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Graduation Fruit Carvings

By Nita Gill on June 5, 2018 in Graduation 0

Are you looking for some ideas for great graduation fruit carvings? We’ve got a bunch of great ideas for you right here. And, near the bottom of this article, you’ll find links to more fruit carving ideas to celebrate a graduation. Mascot Graduation Melon Carving Cheryl Vogel, who is a customer of several of our […]

Jesus watermelon carving by Feliciano Moreno

Religious and Secular Easter Carvings

By Nita Gill on March 30, 2018 in Easter 0

Easter is often celebrated in two ways. The religious and the secular. Here are carvings that two different student/customers made to celebrate Easter. Religious Fruit Carvings Julio DiFilippo made this melon carving depicting Jesus of Nazareth as part of his lovely fruit tray. It’s certainly a reminder of the reason for Easter. Kentrina Jones carved […]

watermelon football helmet for singing day celebration

Watermelon Football Helmets and Logos

By Nita Gill on February 20, 2018 in Fall, Misc Occasions 0

Take a look at these fun football themed carving ideas, from watermelon football helmets and logos. Football Team Signing Day In February, the families of high school senior football players celebrate their sons’ signing on with different university teams. These signing days take place at the school auditoriums. And, the parents create a nice display […]

wedding couple faces carved on watermelon

Faces Carved on Watermelons Celebrate Wedding, Birthday & Anniversary

By Nita Gill on February 19, 2018 in Anniversary, Birthday, Carvers’ Stories and Photos, Weddings 0

Faces carved on watermelons can make a special decoration for a variety of celebrations. Faces Carved on Watermelon for Wedding Student/customer Ms. Jamen carved her sister and her fiance’s faces onto a watermelon that was then used as a fruit bowl and centerpiece for a fruit table. Unfortunately, the table with it’s beautiful carving display got […]

Wedding Anniversary Carvings

By Nita Gill on January 25, 2018 in Anniversary, Student Carver Stories, Weddings 1

In this blog post I am proud to be able to share some really beautiful wedding anniversary carvings and displays made by several carvers who have been students of our lessons. 50th Wedding Anniversary Carvings by Jim Tanner Hi Nita, here is my latest creation for a 50th Wedding Anniversary. Every time I try something […]

Wilma Silva with New Year's Eve watermelon carving

Christmas and New Year’s Carvings

By Nita Gill on January 19, 2018 in Christmas, Holidays, New Year 1

I realize that the holidays have already passed when I published this post. But better late than never, right? I wanted to show off some Christmas and New Year’s Carvings created by a few of my customer/students over the holidays. Maybe these ideas will serve you for next holiday season. Imagine how delighted your friends […]

30 Vegetable and Fruit Carvings from 17 Lesson Collection

By Nita Gill on January 15, 2018 in Product Reviews, Student Carver Stories 0

Have you ever considered making vegetable and fruit vegetable carvings as a new hobby? You may look at vegetable and fruit carvings and think “I could never do that”. With the right instructions, I know that you can. With that in mind, I want to show you the carvings of one of my students, Dean […]

World’s Largest Gingerbread Pirate Ship

By Nita Gill on December 9, 2017 in Christmas, Food Art, Winter 0

Have you ever made a gingerbread house? If so, you can appreciate all the work that went into creating the world’s largest gingerbread pirate ship. The S.S. Ginger Amelia was on display at the Ritz-Carlton on Amelia Island. The S.S. Ginger Amelia The S.S. Ginger Amelia was a tribute for the legends and lore of […]

Carved Vegetable Candle Arrangement for Holiday Tables

By Nita Gill on November 9, 2017 in Christmas, Holidays, Jewish Holidays, Special Occasions, Thanksgiving, Winter 1

Dress up your holiday table with a beautiful carved vegetable candle arrangement that you can make yourself. This pretty carved vegetable candle arrangement was made by student/customer Nandita Dasgupta. The orange, yellow and white colors are perfect for decorating your Thanksgiving table. You can change the colors to fit the occasion. White candles and greenery […]

autumn fruit basket weave bowl by Mary Freedman

Autumn Fruit Baskets

By Nita Gill on November 4, 2017 in Fall, Misc Occasions, Student Carver Stories, Thanksgiving 2

Take a look at the pretty Autumn fruit baskets that student / customer Mary Freeman created. Here is what Mary had to say: “Hi Nita! I carved my 1st ever basket weave for a special event last night & wanted to share some photos with you. They were a huge success & I received so […]

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What Customer/Students are Saying about Nita’s Lessons

“I placed an order on the 30th of April this year for my first purchase of the 11 week course and my Kom Kom knife set. Well, here we are in July the 22, 2013, 3 months later, these are my creations. I also purchased the DVD with Jimmy Zhang. I thank you for all that you and Jimmy has taught in these easy to follow demonstrations. I have a brain on overload when I go into a produce shop. I look at produce in another light….I have included some of my photos for your viewing. I enjoy and love watching, simple in produce, produce come to life, under the aid of carving tools, mixed with unlimited imagination, something so beautiful. I do get the WOW’s and OMG!!!, and more with the displays. I give away most to very grateful people. And lastly, thank you for making mistakes, I learn from them….I do also, I will, and always will, learn from mine also. Kindness and Blessings to you! Sue

Susan Bettridge - Happy Customer from Australia

“I have just started my little event decorating business. This is a passion of mine which with your help I am trying to pursue. At first as you might remember, I was skeptical in purchasing the program, I am in my second week and from the minute I received my tools I started and I have never been happier.

This is the best thing I did for my career. Your videos are simple, clear and excellent. I wish you the best of luck and thank you for being honest . You deliver what you promised and in this day and age, that is extremely valuable, to come across someone who delivers what she promised , and much more. I pray for your success, you have the skills and you deserve it.

….If people do some research on line (like I did) they would realize that your program is “The Best” there is….. More power to you Nita, your family should be very proud of you. I am so satisfied that you can post what ever I wrote and use it in your blog or advertising in any shape or form you need it. You have my blessing and authorization. You make me proud, as a woman.”

Manda Vassigh

“Kudos to you Nita! Thank you so much for the convenience you are offering through your videos and online lessons for us carving fans. I have been collecting tools and books on fruit and vegetable carving for several years now and you are right about some things. Some books are in another language although they have a sequence of photos but even still it’s hard to grasp the flow from beginning to end. It doesn’t compare to watching someone do it. I even traveled with my daughter to take a class out of state but, it was expensive and it was just one class. Your site makes it so convenient because, as you stated, I can view the lessons any time from the comfort of my home which eliminates all the issues involved with traveling and accomodations. Your lessons are just as good as having you here with me in person. You teach clearly, thoroughly and at an easy to follow pace. I love what you have done! This was my birthday gift from my husband by the way. Oh, and I made the watermelon cake from the free lesson for my son’s 25th birthday (because he doesn’t like cake)and it was a hit with him and everyone who saw it. Thank you, thank you! I can’t thank you enough! Keep up the great work! Happy Carving!”

Wanda Olmedo - Pennsylvania