Whilst wandering around Kielder Forest last weekend, we came across these guys, but were they carved out of trees or made of plastic?
We had to get really close to make sure. ย We did a little knocking and staring, but it didn’t take us long to realise they were definitely wood carvings – So glad they weren’t plastic!
Aren’t they great?!
Which is your favourite?
Mine was the Owl, Jon’s was the sleeping Gruffalo, (or we thought he was a Gruffalo)ย ๐
The owl definitely!
It’s hard to pick a favorite… I love them all. I’m glad they were made of wood too… much more authentic.
They are all lovely, I loved looking for them all! Yes we were relieved they were carved too, so very clever!
Snake for me
He is a cool character!
Those are really neat! I like the squirrel, but that snake! love how it curls around. ๐
Yes, the squirrel is so cute! Difficult to choose ๐
These are all amazing! What a find๐
They made our walk even more fun ๐
My favourite is the owl as well. So glad that these little guys are not made from plastic!
Isn’t he gorgeous?! He just draws you in with those amazing eyes ๐ Yes I wouldn’t have been so impressed, but the wood was coated with something and coloured, which made us look twice. So happy they were wood ๐
I love these! What is a Gruffalo? That’s my favorite, too. He looks so happy taking a nap!
Hi Christina, they’re great aren’t they?! I loved them… A Gruffalo is a character from a children’s book, I may be wrong, but I couldn’t see it being anything else Lol. http://www.gruffalo.com/world-of/books/gruffalo-books
It’s the snake for me! They’re fabulous ๐
Oooo the snake is getting quite a few votes ๐ He is a cool character!
These are great Sam! I love the owl best I think. Do you know who has made them or is it all anonymous?
We really are aren’t we! When I started this series I worried about not being able to find people – how wrong was I?! I have a waiting list!! Although I am looking for some amazing over 50’s fellas out there ๐
How adorable. I love that sleeping Gruffalo, childhood memories there;)
Yes the Gruffalo is so cute ๐
The crazy faced dog is my favorite. Great post.
He’s a cuties for sure! ๐ Thank you
HI Sam
So cute. I like the salamander trying to hide behind the tree.
Fun
Laura
Thanks Laura, heโs a cutie ๐
Very cool carvings. In Finland we have here and there carvings. Most loved carvings are bear carvings. This means that we arrange also carving bear contest:
Bear carving contest1
Bear carving contest2
Have a good day!
They are fabulous! Thank you for sharing ๐๐ธ