My grandparents had a 60 acre farm with 9 kids. My parents eventually build a house 200 yards from their house. My grandfather passed when I was 5 so for years I would go down to gram’s and cut her grass and spend hours drinking coffee, eating cookies and every once in a while eating her canned dill pickles. One Christmas she bought me and my cousin (who also likes pickles) a glass pickle ornament for Christmas. She has too since passed, but ever time I hang it in the tree I think of her. Thanks for coming up with this carving. I think I’ll make a few for my family in remembrance of her. Thanks Doug!

Lol. My dog does the same thing with every wood chip. Sometimes his poops look like MDF board.

@stevekunde1117

4 жыл бұрын

Ha!!! Mine too!!! Ends up covered in chips after falling asleep at my feet.

You should totally do another one with a face! Do a jalapeno wearing a sombrero while you're at it!

@stephenpiper2052

4 жыл бұрын

He might get sued by Jeff Dunham if he puts it on a stick.

@DarknessNam

3 жыл бұрын

Ahhh, but this way, the jalapeño IS the stick!

Doug your carvings are coming to life, the little fluffy one is great.

@captainsquee471

4 жыл бұрын

And oh so Lifelike!

@winternight2038

4 жыл бұрын

@@captainsquee471 I want her,💙but my cat's won't allow that ,hahaha

Doug, I have been carving since January 2022 at the Huntsville Alabama senior center. Our instructor was Deward "Dee" Boyd. I say was because he passed in October. What a loss to many. Since then I have watched many of you videos and you are an inspiration. Thanks for all your hard work.

Watching that dog eat the wood chips has been the highlight of my day!!!

That little guy is adorable. What size batteries does it take? Lol

i was depressed today and you just changed that.thanks

Loved how Finn was so patient and serious when you were reading him the story, and the other wee dog is so cute too. This is a project that I feel I could do and like the idea. Very realistic! Thanks for another great demo.

@ericromano8078

4 жыл бұрын

The glasses was a great touch, too!

She's just the cutest little dog

Awww ... it's hard to concentrate on your carving with that adorable doggie in the background.

Finn looked like he enjoyed the story . The wife thought Gwen was pretty cute . Cool carving thanks Doug .

Good Friday Doug and Finn & Gwen!

Christmas Pickle , why that’s a dilly of an idea ,

@taylorpendleton5345

4 жыл бұрын

you are amazing, never change.

Why have i not watched this video before!? A PICKLE!!!! I have a pickle tattoo, so this just made my day!! Thanks, Doug!

Gwennie sure stole the show a couple of times...so cute with the wood shavings on her nose!!! Loved the pickle project! In addition to the Christmas Pickle, there's a great children's book by Marc Brown called Pickle Things. You should check it out.

Very helpful video, I carved 2. I used an eye screw at first, it looked awkward. Then I drilled the hole longer and inserted a small cotter pin, glueing it with a drop of Gorilla glue. Made for fun, quick projects giving one to my Godson’s child as part of his birthday present. Great family tradition. I really enjoy your videos.

Gwen is sosososo adorable. Loved seeing the wood chips stuck to the nose. Sorry Doug, loved the pickle but what a pickle when puppy steals the show. ;););)

@gabi1342ful

4 жыл бұрын

Nikki, I 100% agree with you! 🤗

Ok, I watch for the carving...but you definitely have one of the sweetest doggies ever!

Christmas stories and a carve with Doug and Finn...loved it, do more

Awww pretty cute helper you have there Doug

Love the dogs in your video! Nothing like wood carving and furry kids.

The Bob Ross of wood carving.

Wait...my wife told me this pickle in the tree was a thing...i thought she was shooting me a line....lmao...great beginner project Doug....cheers

This is hilarious😂 Love the glasses on your dog too😁

1:35 pretty sure one of your carvings just came to life and started walking over your table or is that just me

A pickle and a puppy..how cute! You have such a good eye Doug.

Awe cute Yorkie and cute pickle!

*roflol* Doug, this little pup (Gwen?) chasing the wood shavings is so cute! I've been laughing all the time! Never heard about this German tradition of hiding a pickle... and I live in Germany for almost 50 years (...my whole life) now 😀😀😀 Okay, maybe it's a Bavarian thing 😨😨😨

the fluff muffin is adorable... thanks Willow. Christmas pickle?? lol very cute idea

From a moravian star to a pickle Thanks Doug good beginner projects

Great idea...thanks....and thanks for the " You'll have to buy 500 at a time" comment...hits home. Cheers from Canada North and Merry Christmas

loved how your dog paid attention to the story. :))

@coolgrandma4952

4 жыл бұрын

We used a green glass pickle ornament, but I like the idea of one being hand-carved by family member and becoming a family heirloom. Makes it extra special.

Please puppy-sit more often. =D Gwen is adorable and makes for a pretty good carving partner. OOO! Next project, carving a tiny wooden Gwen.

Awe how beautiful is the wee yorky . We have two and they keep us amused and busy and give loads of love 😀

That’s great to see the dog come to life on top of your desk that was funny enjoyed the video thanks Doug

Oh ma gooooodness! Thank you Willow! This is the cutest video! 😅

When I 1st read your description I Poor Doug has lost it. He is carving pickles now. Good video.

Learned of the German tradition last week. Lived in Germany 7 years hadn't heard of the tradition. One of my daughters asked if I would take up the tradition. So I just wondered if you, by any chance, had carved a pickle and lo and behold you have taken up the tradition too. You made my day. I know what a pickle looks like but to see you knock one out, what can I say but thanks again Doug for another great tutorial. Oh! And a Merry Christmas Doug to you and your family.

at the beginning your dog's eyes say it all. "Why are you doing this to me?"

Right. Last time I was watching Dirty Gnomes, now I'm watching Doug rub oil on his warted pickle. O, and a dog with glasses on. Doug, your vids make me laugh out loud, for real 🤣🥒

That little puppy is so cute and she so funny thanks for sharing God Bless 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍Happy Thanksgiving

I think you should make your story-telling to Finn the thumbnail for this video. I don't carve but have watched this about 20 times just to see Finn and Gwen. Too funny!

I like pickles. Loved seeing the puppy getting wood chips on her nose.

Easy beginner project, beginner - that's me!

Hello Doug, I love the beginning!I love your puppys dogs(Finn and Gwen) 😇

Thanks for a great channel, love your videos!! I started whittling basswood a year ago… after carving cottonwood bark for a couple years. I’ve carved several Christmas pickles and given some away to family. Recently decided to “add a face” to one… my grandson loves the “Santa pickle”!!

LOL I loved the look the dog is giving you during the Christmas Pickle story.

Great tutorial and Finnegan is a natural 👍 Alex made these last year & I don't know how true the history is behind hiding the pickle in the Christmas tree, but every German I've talked to said they never did this as a child. Our friends kids loved trying to find them. They blend in really well once deep inside a decorated Christmas tree.

A Pickle, a cute Yorkey, and your dog, I love it, thanks Doug!

Thank you Mr Doug, a new tradition for us ,

Oh my God! This shit is hilarious wood chips flying at the little dog!!!! I'm almost pissing myself!

LMAO. How am I supposed to watch you with Gwen's antics. Lol.

Doug.since you like Christmas stories.you may want to Google the one about the Christmas spider.it explains the reason there is tinsil on the Christmas tree and how it got there

A tip on the hook - I use fish hooks - gold - and clip off the bend to the sharp into the trash. The eye and shaft are then inserted with super glue into a like sized hole drilled by my Dremel tool with a tiny diamond 'drill'. Love how you have changed in painting and give the tube to object example. Martin Oh - a stout lineman pliers or heavy cutter is needed.

How fun, and a new family tradition, thanks Doug.

Doug the puppy was beautiful loved how he watched you ,plus I personally enjoyed the atmosphere and the story of this topic

Thank you great fun and excellent film loved it . Finn and Glen add to the magic. My grandson loves Finnegan his name is Finnley and I call him Finn. Gratitude. Regards Gareth Wiltshire UK.

Great story Doug and I love how your Collie also has 👓 like you 👍

To be honest, I was expecting a face! Love the puppy interaction.

Finally a carving project I have a shot at making. Thanks Doug!!

This is great Doug. Nice of you to babysit Gwen. I am going to try to make this as my first attempt at carving.

Ha ha ! I'm hoping to get a bit pickled myself, this Xmas. All the best Doug to you n your's. 👍 ✌

Fun as always!

Fun! I can't wait to try it!

Thanks doug. I’ve been saving this video. Tonight’s the night. We have a pickle already but now I’ll have another and a tradition. Thanks so much.

I don't know what I love more, the story or the pickle. This is going to be a new tradition in my house thank you.

I love all your little critters running around on your desk😃 and thank you the pickle, for a beginner . I should be able to do this one.

Cute little project and cute little helper! Thank you, looks like a great tradition.

She’s adorable! ❤

Hahaha, excellent. That lil dog is a star.

Great video, Doug! Thank you!

Such a fun idea!!!! Thanks for sharing this with us brother!!!!

I was thinking about making some ornaments this year. Funny how your uploads are so often relevant to what I've been thinking about. Thanks!

Lololol... I love your dog! He's wearing those glasses while you're talking I haven't even barely started the video but I had to comment...

That does look like a fun project for a beginner like me. The painting was very entertaining, there were times I thought I was watching Bob Ross. Great video. Cheers

Cool Doug! That will be my first time carving project.

Awesome work!!

I think this is a wonderful idea for a new tradition. I better get busy carving....I have a few of these to carve! Great video.

Awesome new little carving tradition Excellent job on that Christmas pickle

Thanks for doing this fun project while I still have time to carve a few as gifts. Super fun idea, nice new family tradition, and also learned a bit about babysitting puppies too! You are the best Doug and these videos are one of the things I will be grateful for when we have our Thanksgiving this week.

Great video Doug, I started watching you a year or two ago for the camping and canoeing videos they were all great. But I gotta tell you, I really enjoy these carving videos. I've piddled with carving my whole life, but you got me hooked and to take it serious and taught me a lot. Thank you and keep up the great work!

i started busting out the old world santa's and the larry's happy trees when i saw the vids...easy projects that will make great gifts this year. Thank Doug.

I always enjoy seeing the reindeer and the tree farm, that was a great intro reading the story. But your mini pup with the wood chip on him nose was so cute! Enjoyed your video very much.

I haven’t picked up a knife and a piece of wood in years. I went got my tools and made the pickle. Thank you for these recent videos. Going to try another one of your videos

Fun carve, thanks Doug!

Love the variety of carving subjects you present Entertaining as usual Thanx Doug Your not a bad story teller

Thanks, Doug. Merry Christmas.🎄🥒🥒

Love the new Supervisor! :D

Great idea and a fun project. You make everything look super easy.

Awesome video Doug

Well done. Love it.

Very nice! Well done Doug! 👍😁

This was an exceptional episode. I got to watch Doug carve while watching Gwen play with the chips! Finn's patience in wearing glasses while listening to the pickle story was also very precious. Finn is an exceptional pup.

Love the video and the little dog was so funny!

Great intro with Finn to a great video. Used all your inspirational ideas, but never came up with a Christmas Pickle. Love the woodcraft room guard dog.

The intro was too funny! Love it! Great idea! We’ve had glass and chocolate Christmas pickles on our trees for years but this will definitely be a welcome addition not to mention make a great gift!

I love your munchkin puppy, she’s adorable 😍

You are the best Doug I love it

I can’t believe it! I was going to do that this year, planning on ho w much detail etc. to put into it and lo and behold, here you are to the rescue! Thanks so much!