Mari from My Little Corner of the World mentioned she would like to see the sleigh and reindeer that Bud stylized and cut with the jigsaw years ago. I asked him to make them where I can tear them apart year after year to pack away in the smallest possible storage box after the season was over. He complied. Each piece of the sleigh slides in place, also stackable and less space needed. The reindeer each have four parts. The antlers, the front legs, the back legs and then the body. Each piece fits snug as a bug in a rug! And each can be stacked and stored with very little space needed. No bulkiness at all. So, I will try and show you the set. He has a sleigh [stained green and the runners are a dark walnut brown]. The reindeer are as close to the 'real color of natural hide' as possible. He also put a slit in each antler pair for ribbon|reins...
And this year, Santa has a little help with being pushed for a jump start...his bag is mighty heavy for take off!
To show you a bit of perspective, the deer/sleigh under the tree from kitchen view...
Guesstimations: Sleigh [about 16" long x8" wide x6-8" tall] and reindeer [each about 5"-6" wide by 10-12" tall and about 8" long nose to tail], after disassembled, can be stored in one plastic storage bin from Walmart.
Hello Anni,
ReplyDeleteWow, looks beautiful. Your hubby is very talented. Have a great day, enjoy your new week!
Thanks Eileen. I will relay your message to Bud. 😊
DeleteI love this...love them... the deer are so, so cute. All looks so well done.
ReplyDeleteThank you Rose.
DeleteBud did an AWESOME job in creating the sleigh and reindeer, Anni! The two of you should open your own craft store where you could sell your creations, and also offer craft classes to customers!
ReplyDeleteLove Santa's helper! Clever touch!!!
Have an great Sunday, Anni!
Thanks Ron. I've been thinking of getting leather cord and jingle bells for the reins...what do you think?
DeleteWow, Bud is really good. They not only look great but they can easily be dismantled and packed away. I agree with Ron--there would be a market for them.
ReplyDeleteYes, it was a must to be able to tear it down for the year. It took several plans drawn up.
DeleteHow cute they are! Bud did an awesome job and he's very creative!
ReplyDeleteHe did good...I'm glad he did the project before arthritis set in.
DeleteOoooooh Anni, how beautiful that sleigh is!! I absolutely LOVE it!! Your husband likes to work with wood too. Aren't we lucky gals? *haha* That little elf riding on the back of Santa's sleigh looks like he's enjoying the ride so very much! :-) ~Andrea xoxoxo
ReplyDeleteYes. He wishes he could still work with wood, but the pain says differently.
DeleteWow! That really is awesome. Your husband is talented!
ReplyDeleteThanks Jeanette.
DeleteBeautiful craftsmanship...You make such a talented couple. Love the sled and reindeer.
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Hmmmm....Me thinks that Bud must have done his internship someplace north...like FAR North??? 🤣 What a fantastic set!! You must treasure it so....that is a great deal of work...especially making it dis-assemble-able (no wonder that isn't really a word....) Love it and it is perfect under your tree! ~Robin~ (PS....Your elves are still making me smile.)
ReplyDeleteThose elves can get crazy ideas!! Thanks Robin
DeleteHow wonderful! He is quite talented, as are you. Love the entire tree, too! :-)
ReplyDeleteDid you miss my Christmas tree post with the close-ups?
DeleteThanks D J
This is so awesome!! Both Bud and you are very talented. And how awesome that it all comes apart and can be stored flat. I love how he made rounded edges on the reindeer, you don't even see that in store-bought ones! Everything about it is perfect, and it is perfect for under the tree! I am so glad you showed us, it is a masterpiece!
ReplyDeleteBud will appreciate your kind words Ginny.
DeleteP.S. I'm still enjoying your December blog look, it is so cheerful, cute, and uplifting!
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Bud did beautiful work on the sleigh and reindeer, You are both so talented.
ReplyDeleteThank you Karen.
DeleteThis set makes a lovely addition to your decorations .
ReplyDeleteThanks Ruth
DeleteI love it! Bud does great work. You are both very talented.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this.
Being that your Bob does wood work of high caliber, I appreciate your words!!
DeleteWhat an amazing set. That's a real work of art.
ReplyDeleteThanks Ann
DeleteA job well done.
ReplyDeleteCoffee is on and stay safe
Thanks!
DeleteIt can't have been easy to make the sleigh in such a way that it comes apart and lies flat. Even the reindeer come apart for storage!! Very well done!!
ReplyDeleteIt took many plans drawn up before got started.
DeleteAwesome job by Bud, and I love that elf helping Santa. 😊❤️
ReplyDeleteThanks...the elf thought it was the right thing to do.🎄
DeleteHeirloom work, and so pretty, too. Your house is always decorated so nicely!
ReplyDeleteI appreciate your kind comment Holly.
DeleteWhat an incredible wood worker! The Display is beautiful for the holiday and disappears easily for storage.
ReplyDeleteYes, most importantly, the packing away.
DeleteBud is a most talented woodworker and he went to another level of excellence by making the break apart
ReplyDeleteHugs Cecilia
I like the "break apart" best.
DeletePerfect that is constructed for a breakdown to be stored easily. Really a wonderful display!
ReplyDeleteThanks Ms. G
Deleteare ya sure two don't work in Santa's workshop ? :)
ReplyDeletelove the birds shots on the wall.
have a good week.
My dining room is loaded with birds. lol
DeleteI used to live in the snow zones of Colorado. ⛄🥶⛄
So glad I happened back by here to see the wonderful handcrafted sleigh and reindeer. What a treasure!
ReplyDeleteGlad you stopped in!
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