Now that Christmas has come and gone I can reveal what I’ve been working on in my shop. Since these were gifts, Santa had to stay mum.
![CNC carved sign](https://d2culxnxbccemt.cloudfront.net/wwgoa/content/uploads/wwgoa/2016/01/15152734/CNC-carved-sign.jpg)
I made this on the ShopBot. Don’t get confused, it’s in Greek. It means “A heart with love stays young.” Birdseye maple veneer over walnut makes the lettering and carving pop.
![Mantel Clocks](https://d2culxnxbccemt.cloudfront.net/wwgoa/content/uploads/wwgoa/2016/01/15152714/Mantel-Clocks.jpg)
These mantel clocks are fun and easy to make. Watch for a video on this project. Veneer work again, this time walnut burl and quilted maple.
![Magnetic Bottle Opener](https://d2culxnxbccemt.cloudfront.net/wwgoa/content/uploads/wwgoa/2016/01/15152659/Magnetic-Bottle-Opener.jpg)
People love these magnetic bottle openers, and these gifts were a big hit. Quilted maple veneer, solid walnut, and solid quarter sawn white oak. Check out the free video if you want to make a few for yourself.
Making the gifts is fun. Giving them and seeing people’s eyes light up is even more fun.
![gift ideas download](https://d2culxnxbccemt.cloudfront.net/wwgoa/content/uploads/2018/08/24123122/gift-ideas-download.png)
George, Do you have a video on making the Greek sign, "A Loving Heart Stays Young?"