Creative Woodworks & crafts 2001-06, страница 10

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THE BEATITUDES

This is a timeless message of hope, justice, and inevitable victory to all j those in need of comfort and encouragement. {24" wide x 30" high)

Most people would agree that life's challenges necessitate a certain amount of inspiration in our daily lives. Countless hooks exhort us to "be positive," to "see the glass half full," etc. For many of us, religion and faith provide a foundation for peace of mind and inner happiness. Others find comfort and strength in time-worn phrases thai have been passed down for generations. A simple statement such as "patience is a virtue" may be just what we need to overcome a momentary disturbance.

Rick and Karen Longabaugh of The Berry Basket have brought to all of us a significant and extraordinary offering in this sublime realm. Eight patterns have been released, each allowing the scroll sawyer to construcL .a magnificent, inspirational plaque depicting well-known words of wisdom and upliftmcnt. Lach plaque features stunning, distinctive fretwork Lhat illustrates and embellishes, the specific words therein. Almost all of the fretwork components can be stack cut, thus greally reducing the amount of time required to complete the project. Also., the plaques have all been designed to be extremely readable. Many inspirational projects brought out in the past have dazzled us with fretwork while taxing our eyes with illegibility.

Since a "picture is worth a thousand words," here is a pictorial overview of the eight projects from The Berry' Basket.

THE 23RD PSALM

These enduring lines from the Old Testament remind us of the pure faith that all may have. Simply reading them makes us feel good! (24" wide x 31" high)

Rick and Karen have adorned this message of faith with glorious fretwork. Of particular interest are the vividly detailed overlays at the top and bottom of the piece. (22" wide x 23"' high)

IB * Creative Woodworks S. drafts June 2001

Jesus had a way of speaking simply yet powerfully, and these statements epitomize that quality. (22" wide x 24" high)