It all began in 1980 when George Carruth accepted a job sculpting products for American Greeting Cards in Cleveland, Ohio. Care Bears, Strawberry Shortcake, Ziggy, and other licensed characters were the starting point of a sculpting career that began when George was 28 years old. Before sculpting, his career had been in advertising. But now that he had found his niche in sculpting, other doors began to open. While still at American Greetings, George turned his attention to sculpting images on rough stones found on the shores of Lake Erie and local sandstone quarries. Initially, carving images on stones with basic hand tools was simply a way to practice and refine sculpting techniques while enjoying time outdoors in the process. But his wife Deborah immediately recognized the beauty and potential value these original designs had as garden sculptures. So, with Deb's encouragement and help, George began entering and winning awards in outdoor art shows, liturgical art shows and any other opportunity to exhibit one-of-a-kind garden stones.

In 1983, George officially turned his stone carving hobby into a full time career by leaving American Greetings and launching what has now become Carruth Studio, Inc. Deb also left her job as an Occupational Therapist, to promote and organize the business end of this new endeavor. Leaving good corporate careers with benefits and job security seemed risky, especially with two young children and Deb eight months pregnant. But with the blind confidence of youth, and a short track record of success from the previous art show season, George and Deb entered every show and exhibition available that first year, 32 shows in all. While at a show in 1985, Deb was approached by the owner of a mail order gift and garden catalog. Another opportunity was presenting itself and Deb was up to the challenge. By convincing George to cast his designs in stone, multiple images of his designs could be produced and sold at more affordable prices. As a result, George's first cast piece, the cat birdbath, was featured on the cover of David Kay's Garden and Gift Catalog.

Since that time, George's designs have appeared on the covers of at least 13 other garden and gift catalogs. Commissions include designs for the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., a custom stone ornament for the White House Christmas tree, corporate gifts for Home and Garden Television and a public television documentary titled "George Carruth: American Sculptor". Larger installation pieces are mounted in an elementary school, public library, city clock tower and many private homes.

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 On this Page are Faces & Smiles, Welcome Plaques & Figures

Use Indoors or Out - Can Leave Outside Year Round - Made in the USA

Note: Only items pictured below are available

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Log Time No See

8.5"W  - 5 lbs

Shown in Aged

# CS-1306

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Has wire on back for hanging

Not Available

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Stick Man

5"W x 12.5"H  - 3 lbs

Shown in Aged

Note: Does NOT include the

twigs - you need to use your own

# CS-1307

Call

Has wire on back for hanging

Not Available

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Snail Race

5"W x 6"H - 2 lbs

Shown in Aged

# CS-1296

Call

Has wire on back for hanging

Not Available

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For the Love of Cats

6.5"W x 6.5"H - 3.5 lbs

Shown in Aged

# CS-1306

Call

Has wire on back for hanging

Not Available

Garden Smile Birdfeeder

8"W x 10.5"H x 4.5"D  - 6.5 lbs

Shown in Natural

# CS-5111

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Has wire on back for hanging

Not Available

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Grand Ma Nature

6.5"W x 7.75"H x 3"D  - 5 lbs

Shown in Natural

# CS-1164

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Has wire on back for hanging

Not Available

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Grand Pa Nature

6"W x 8"H x 3.25"D  - 6 lbs

Shown in Natural

# CS-1163

$ 64.88

Shown in Natural

Has wire on back for hanging

In Stock in Natural

Garden Smile Plaque

7.5"W x 10.5"H x 2"D - 5.5 lbs

Shown in Natural

# CS-111

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Has wire on back for hanging

Not Available

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Nature's Nest

6.75"W x 10.5"H x 3"D  - 6 lbs

Shown in Natural

# CS-1265

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Has wire on back for hanging

Not Available

Grand Ma Nature (Above)

This old gal has plenty of spunk. Look closely to see three little birds nesting in her new party hat. She may need glasses, but it's doubtful that anything happens without her noticing. What a fun gift for bird watchers or a friend who enjoys feeding the birds. What am I thinking - it's also a great gift for Grandma!

Grand Pa Nature (Above)

We frequently hear about Mother Nature and her love for birds and animals. So there must be a Grandpa Nature! This Grandpa Nature looks like the kind gentleman down the street who always makes time to fill the bird baths and bird feeders. Seems that three little birds have discovered a few extra seeds on Grandpa's hat. Anyone who owns a Mother Nature sculpture would be surprised and delighted to have a Grandpa Nature sculpture as well. This would be a unique sculpted plaque for bird watching friends or grandparents

The Garden Smile has evolved over the years into our signature piece. As I walk around our village of Waterville, this botanical face is displayed on walls, fences, decks, entry ways, trellises, and not only on tree trunks, but way up in trees as sort of a nature spirit peering out from the branches. While creating this sculpture my goal was to capture the best of nature and mankind in a peaceful organic format. Customers send them all around the country as gifts to gardeners, or simply something peaceful and serene to hang indoors. While on vacation, I saw the Garden Smile plaque displayed on a building in a tiny fishing town on the coast of England. I guess it became our signature piece because wherever it's displayed, the warm winking smile makes everyone feel welcomed

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Garden Smile Welcome

9"W x 115"H x 2.5"D - 6 lbs

Shown in Natural

# CS-111EW

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Not Available

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Garden Smile Address

11.5"W x 8.5"H x 2.25"D - 5 lbs

One Line Available, 9 Spaces

# CS-111E

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Not Available

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Garden Smile Mini

4"W x 5.7"H x 1.5"D - 13 lbs

Shown in Aged

# CS-111M

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Not Available

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Large Garden Smile

10"W x 12"H x 3"D - 11 lbs

Shown in Designer White

# CS-111L

Call

Not Available

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Morning Glory

7"W x 8"H x 2.5"D - 7 lbs

Shown in Aged

# CS-1259

Call

Has wire on back for hanging

Not Available

Buzz Off

8"W x 10.5"H  - 8.5 lbs

Shown in Natural

# CS-1126

Call

Has wire on back for hanging

Not Available

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Gladstone

6.5"W x 8.5"H x 3.5"D - 8 lbs

Shown in Natural

# CS-1010

Call

Has wire on back for hanging

Not Available

Entomologist Plaque

4.5"W x 6.53"H - 3.5 lbs

Shown in Natural

Retired

# CS-171D

$ 54.88

Has wire on back for hanging

In Stock in Natural

Uncle Nature Plaque

6.75"W x 8.25"H  - 5 lbs

Shown in Natural

# CS-147D

Retired

$ 61.88

Has wire on back for hanging

In Stock in Natural

Think Green

5.5"W x 7.5"H  - 4 lbs

Shown in Natural

# CS-1105D

Retired

$ 61.88

Has wire on back for hanging

In Stock in Natural

Garden Sprite

5"W x 6.25"H x 2"D - 2.5 lbs

Shown in Natural

# CS-149

Call

Has wire on back for hanging

Not Available

Persephone Plaque

6.25"W x 8"H x 2.5"D - 6 lbs

Shown in Natural

# CS-162

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Has wire on back for hanging

Not Available

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Follow Your Bliss

4.75"W x 7.5"H x 2.5"D - 4 lbs

Shown in Aged

# CS-1008

Call

Has wire on back for hanging

Not Available

Fern

4.5"W x 6.5"H x 2"D - 3.5 lbs

Shown in Natural

# CS-186

Call

Has wire on back for hanging

Not Available

Flora

6"W x 4.25"H  - 3 lbs

Shown in Natural

# CS-185

$ 52.88

Has wire on back for hanging

In Stock in Natural

Retirement

6"W x 5.75"H x 2.75"D  - 4 lbs

# CS-1058D

Retired

Shown in Natural

$ 53.88

Has wire on back for hanging

In Stock in Natural

Too Much Fun

6"W x 8.25"H  x 2.5"D - 6.5 lbs

Shown in Natural

# CS-195

Call

Has wire on back for hanging

Not Available

The Gatekeeper

5.5"W x 6.5"H x 2.5"D  - 4 lbs

Shown in Natural

# CS-1015

Call

Has wire on back for hanging

Not Available

Keep Out

7"W x 10"H  x2.5"D - 9 lbs

Shown in Natural

# CS-197

$ 64.88

Has wire on back for hanging

In Stock in Natural

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Laughing Leif

5"W x 7"H  x 2.5"D - 4 lbs

Shown in Natural

# CS-199

Call

Has wire on back for hanging

Not Available

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Ivy

6"W x 10"H  x 2"D - 5 lbs

Shown in Natural

# CS-1103

Call

Has wire on back for hanging

Not Available

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Green Man

6.75"W x 8.5"H  x 2.5"D - 5 lbs

Shown in Natural

# CS-1137

Call

Has wire on back for hanging

Not Available

Tim Burr

5.25"W x 8.5"H x 2"D  - 2 lbs

Shown in Natural

# CS-1040D

Retired

$ 47.88

Has wire on back for hanging

In Stock in Natural

Mother Nature Plaque

3"W x 5"H - 2 lbs

# CS-138D

Retired

$ 56.88

Has wire on back for hanging

In Stock in Natural

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Thank You for

Veterans

5"W x 7.5"H x 1.25"D - 3 lbs

Shown in Aged

# CS-1277

$ 35.88

Has wire on back for hanging

Not Available

Bird Watcher

7"W x 10"H x 2.5"D - 9 lbs

Shown in Natural

# CS-145

$ 42.88

Has wire on back for hanging

Not Available

Ornithologist Plaque

6.25"W x 9"H - 9 lbs

Shown in Natural

# CS-148D

Retired

$ 72.88

Has wire on back for hanging

In Stock in Natural

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A Fungi

4"W x 5.25"H x 2.5"D - 2 lbs

Shown in Aged

# CS-1168

Call

Free Standing

Not Available

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A Fungai

4"W x 4.5"H x 1.75"D - 2 lbs

Shown in Aged

# CS-1167

Call

Free Standing

Not Available

The Garden Club

8W x 4.5"H x 1.5"D  - 5 lbs

Shown in Natural

# CS-1017

$ 63.88

Has wire on back for hanging

In Stock in Natural

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Woodland welcome

8.25"W x 8"H x 1.25"D - 4 lbs

Shown in Aged

# CS-1236

Call

Has wire on back for hanging

Not Available -

Welcome Puppies Plaque

3.75"W x 5"H x .75"D - 1.5 lbs

# CS-125

Shown in Natural

$ 47.88

Shown in Natural

Has wire on back for hanging

In Stock in Natural

Welcome Cat Plaque

4.25"W x 5.5"H  x 1"D - 2.0 lbs

# CS-124

Shown in Natural

Call

Has wire on back for hanging

Not Available

Gothic Welcome Cat

6.75"W x 6.5"H  x 2.5"D - 4 lbs

# CS-180

Shown in Natural

$ 56.88

Has wire on back for hanging

In Stock in Natural

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Three Dog Welcome

10.5"W x 7"H x 3"D - 6  lbs

# CS-1197

Shown in Aged

Call

Has wire on back for hanging

Not Available

Frog Welcome

6"W x 4.5"H x 4.5"D  - 7 lbs

# CS-332

Shown in Natural

Call

Free Standing

Not Available

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Hummingbird Welcome

6.5"W x 6.5"H  x 1.5"D - 3 lbs

Shown in Natural

# CS-137

$ 51.88

Has wire on back for hanging

In Stock in Natural

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Winter Welcome

10"W x 6.75"H  x 2.5"D - 8 lbs

Shown in Designer White

# CS-1199

Call

Has wire on back for hanging

Not Available

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Horse Welcome

8"W x 8"H  x 1.5"D - 3.5 lbs

# CS-1258

Shown in Natural

Call

Has Wire on Back for Hanging or Free Stand

Not Available

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Berrybirds Welcome

8.75"W x 6.75"H  x 2.25"D - 5 lbs

Shown in Aged

# CS-158

Call

Has wire on back for hanging

Not Available

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Wedding Mice

Date Only as Above

6.75"H x 4"W x 1.5"D - 2 lbs

Shown in Natural

# CS-1299E

Call

Can Stand or Hang

Not Available

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Sunshine Birds

 Welcome Plaque

6.75"W x 5"H x 1.75"D - 3 lbs

Shown in Natural

# CS-133

Call

Has wire on back for hanging

Not Available

Use Stands instead

of Wall Hanging

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