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Old 01-09-2009, 10:00 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Smile gifts for grand children

Hi everyone: just wanted to show a few things i made for my grand kids,using coins.
the box is a collection of type coins mostly circulated from 18th century to present.The framed set is a family tree back to 1744.

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Old 01-09-2009, 11:06 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Say, that's some nice work there. I wish I had some craftsmanship in my hands, but I do not.

Those are very nice. I'm sure they'll be very excited.
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Old 01-09-2009, 11:31 AM   #3 (permalink)
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Awsome!!!
I am inspired. I dont' have the craftmanship skills like you, but I think with my creativity I could think of something for my Grandsons. Tomorrow my oldest turns 14.
Thanks for sharing.
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Amazing!! I'm sure they love it!!

And if they don't, I'll send you my address and pay shipping ; )
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Thanks for sharing the project...

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Old 01-09-2009, 02:01 PM   #6 (permalink)
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Old 01-09-2009, 03:59 PM   #8 (permalink)
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nice work and good gift idea we need more grand parents like you.
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Lovely creative idea.
Your grand kids are surely lucky to have a grandpa like you
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