Santa Claus and Other Holiday Figures

Santa Claus has to be one of the most well known figures in the world. His roots go back centuries though periodically throughout history embelishments and traditions have been added to his story. It is no wonder he is such a popular subject for carvers. Here are several ideas for your consideration as you plan for your next Santa carving. Other holiday figures are here as well. "Mouse over" the images for information about these patterns, all available for your carving pleasure.








































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December 26th. What more is there to
say? This pattern, like several of the other
Santa patterns, could easily be used for
non-Santa figures in the same pose. $3.00
With his Christmas tree ax in hand,
Santa can rock with the best of them.
The song? 'Jingle Bell Rock' of course,
though he could be into something
more contemporary. $3.00
Since he is so popular, it is difficult at
times to think of something a bit different
for a Santa project but I don't recall seeing
him playing handbells before. $3.00
This is one of four figures included in
this pattern of old time carolers. You'll
find the man, his wife, their son and
their daughter sharing song books and
singing Christmas carols. $3.00

Did you have a toy train? This Santa is
stretched out on the floor playing with
his train. Instructions for the train are
included in the pattern. $3.00
I call this Contemplative Claus because
he appears to be deep in thought. His
expression can reveal what is on his mind,
a smile for pleasant thoughts or a frown
to indicate he's worried. $3.00
Ho, Ho, ho. Santa just found your name
on his "good" list. $3.00

Need a project for St. Patrick's Day? He's
not a leprechaun but this jig dancer
sure looks Irish. A lot of body movement
in this figure make him an interesting
project. $3.00

This Santa is trying to calm down his
"reindog" puppy who wants to join him
on his travels. The patterns for the puppy
and his antlers are included. $3.00
Is Santa waving goodbye as he leaves
for his annual trip or did he just get
out of a helicopter at the mall? $3.00
Here is the layout for carving Santa
in a basswood egg along with several
examples of Santa faces with a variety
of expressions. $3.00

This is the old year giving instructions to
the baby new year. Patterns for both figures
are included. Either figure could be carved
alone. Dress him a little different and the
old year could be a man scolding a pet. What
could you have him doing? $3.00

I'm sure you recognize this fellow. He was
done as a salute to the past and present
members of our military units. $3.00
This Santa can be looking at a purchased
or carved toy in his hand. The pattern
includes the option for having him playing
with a marionette if you want something
a bit more challenging. $3.00
No Santa collection is complete without
Mrs. Claus. She is one of several patterns
in this assortment which includes an
angel, elves, ornaments a bottle stopper
and a Santa with cookies and cocoa. $5.00

Santa is checking his list though several
options are available on the pattern for
your consideration. He could be holding
his sack in his right hand. Instead of a list
you could have him holding a cell phone
or beeper or looking at his watch. $3.00


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