This is what Gaperville Creative is about, taking beetle-kill and making something beautiful out of it.
I recently completed a massive bench, which I installed along the Snake River in Keystone. Currently, I am tackling a log cabin playhouse, also using beetle-kill trees

Completed totem pole; raven, sun, elk, bear, beaver.

Totem Pole Featured in Summit Daily

A totem pole I carved recently was featured on the front page of the Summit Daily News on Friday, September 5, 2008. I carved the pole using chisels and chainsaws from my own design. You can see more pictures in the Wood gallery.