Thistle and Sheep Spoons

[Muddypaws]

I've recently had a few weeks holiday in Bonny Scotland, and before I went away I asked my two nephews if there was anything they would like me to bring back for them. One of them asked for a spoon, as he has stated his intention to collect a spoon from every European country. The other one asked for something sheep related, as his favourite animals are sheep and lambs. He tends to get a little upset when I suggest that a lamb jigsaw puzzle is available on many supermarket fresh meat counters.

Anyway, I always take away some carving tools, and having found a suitable piece of sycamore, I decided to carve these.

Thistle spoon by Alan Muddypaws, on Flickr

Sheep spoon by Alan Muddypaws, on Flickr

I'm not sure if they will appreciate these one of a kind souvenir Scottish spoons, but my mum went into one of the touristy shops and got a rather handsome souvenir spoon (probably made in China), and some Walkers Shortbread Sheep, so either way the boys ought to be happy.

Thanks for looking.

 

[Rabid]

Very nice indeed, as children they may not appreciate them at the moment but you can guarantee in years to come they certainly will.

 

[crosslandkelly]

Lovely spoons.

 

[Macaroon]

Great skills on show in these two; I especially like the thistle one, the proportions are lovely

 

[dwardo]

Stunning work

 

[Tony]

Ha ha, that's cool, I especially like the sheep, although that's probably the easier of the two!!

Thanks for sharing them, great to see people's crafting!

 

[forginhill]

nice bit of carving!