Beads of Courage 2012 (Smurf Edition)!

[Scott Hackler]

So a while ago I was pondering what to do as a fancier Beads of Courage box, to take to SWAT. I don't know why this jumped in my head, but it did. I scetched it out on a scrap piece of paper and kept it in the shop for a month before starting. This piece took a lot of hours, between turning, a little bit of carving, a little pyro work, 3 different stain/finishes to achieve the desired look and a LOT of test fitting to get the roof to go over the chimney. So YES the lid is partially held in place through a hole that the chimney goes through.

The base was treated with tung oil and buffed, the roof was "white washed and sealed in with lacquer, then buffed. The chimney, door and window were stained.

Sycamore body, roof and chimney. Maple for the door and window. Elm twigs for the firewood! :)

It was all a labor of love and I sure hope a child with the horrible beast of cancer is able to achieve a smile when they receive it to place their beads.

7 1/2" x 5 1/2" (top for roof)

It's still early enough for folks to make a Beads of Courage pot / box for this wonderful cause.

Comment away.....

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[Steve bellinger]

Scott that's a great box for any child.Some kid is gonna fall in love with this.Great job man.

[Tim Rinehart]

That's just as cool a bead box as any child could hope for. Well done Scott, really well done!!

[Bernie Weishapl]

That is a beauty Scott. Really well done. Some kid is going to be happy.

[Robert Henrickson]

Neat idea and execution.

[Allan Ferguson]

I really , really like this. A pure delight.

[Faust M. Ruggiero]

Scott,
I am waiting for Frodo to walk out the door with the wizard. You will make someone very happy.
faust

[Roger Chandler]

Excellent work and excellent cause.........you are to be commended on both counts, Scott!

[charlie knighton]

imaginative , very nice

[Ron Stadler]

Love all your stuff Scott and this is no exception, very creative.

[Steve Schlumpf]

Sure made me smile!!! Great use of imagination Scott! Very very cool!

[Jerry Bruette]

That's way cooler than cutting my hair off for St.Baldricks. Wonderful piece for a wonderful cause and I think you may have given the beast a kick in the teeth.

Jerry

[James Combs]

I love it. Great cause too.

[Tony Wheeler]

very good Scott grandkids are here tonight and I have already been asked if I could make them one. How long away is swat Scot since I haven't got off my butt and made any for you to take with you for me .

[Scott Hackler]

Thanks for the comments everyone.

Tony, we are leaving on the 23rd for TX. The symposium is 24,25,26th.

[Rick Markham]

That's AWESOME!!! That's going to be one happy kid! Very creative Scott, I love the fireplace/chimney/woodpile. Genius!

[Mike Cruz]

Smurfs meet hobbits. I love it. I think you really nailed this one, Scott. I'm sure the child will love it. Hope they treasure it, too.

[Jim Adkins]

Aw Mr. Hackler, you did a chocolate job on this one. Some deserving kid is gonna love it.
I am finishing mine up now, will post a pic as soon as I can. Need to turn a lid and Pyro/finish.

[Scott Lux]

Inspiring! Really like that.

[Eric Holmquist]

Very fun design, I love the little touches like the logs behind the fireplace

[Harry Robinette]

Scott
You've really pulled of an amazing original Smurf house box. Poppa is very happy with you an so will the kids be, Very Very Nice Job.

[Jerry Marcantel]

Beautiful job, Scott.. It's all been said, so Well done, Scott...... Jerry (in Tucson)

[Kathy Marshall]

Very cool Scott! I think that's going to make someone very happy!