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Another “Owl Love” carving in progress 🥰 I’m having so much fun with these larger windowsill pieces! I will be working on a few smaller pieces over the weekend and this batch will be ready for wood burning and painting. #owllove #valentines #woodcarving

Finished the carving phase of this piece yesterday

Finished the carving phase of this piece yesterday!😊I really had fun with the challenge of the flowers and mushrooms. So excited to start painting now! I’ve included a few pics of my progress from the beginning☺️ #woodcarving #owllove #valentines

Delicately removing background of this larger “w

Delicately removing background of this larger “windowsill” owl 😅 These are a few of the Valentine Owls❤️ in progress. #owllove #woodcarving #whimsicalart

Took advantage of some down time over the holidays

Took advantage of some down time over the holidays to replenish shop supplies. Just finished making 100+ burlap bags for my carvings. Of course all of this was under the watchful eye of my QC department! Sew intense! 😅 #workshop #woodcarving #burlapbag

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Derrick an

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Derrick and I! My sincerest thanks to you for supporting my art. I hope my little carvings bring you joy ☺️ I will be taking a short break for the holidays but will be back in the workshop the first week of January. I’m looking forward to getting started on some fun ideas for Valentine’s Day! 😉 #happyowlidays #woodcarving #whimsicalchristmas

Mother Nature is taking winter to a whole new leve

Mother Nature is taking winter to a whole new level! Our whole shoreline is piled with snowballs! Lol! #newfoundlandandlabrador #snowballs #weirdweather

These are the last of the 2020 carvings I have in

These are the last of the 2020 carvings I have in stock. The two Santas in birch bark are approx 5 inches tall and the centre “Santacicle” is approx. 6 inches tall. These are available for pick up in my workshop. Please message me if you have a space on your tree that needs something a little different! ☺️ #woodcarving #woodenornaments #handpainted

Here comes Santa Clause 🎶😊 #christmasornamen

Here comes Santa Clause 🎶😊 #christmasornaments #santa #woodcarving #whimsicalart

I loved carving this little “windowsill” owl.

I loved carving this little “windowsill” owl. I just followed the curve of the limb for this guy’s quizzical posture. As soon as I carve the eyes I pencil them in so I know who I’m working with😊 Can’t wait to see him painted! #woodcarving #owls #newfoundlandandlabrador #handcarved

I’m back in my chair/zen zone/happy place workin

I’m back in my chair/zen zone/happy place working on another batch of carvings😊 Next week when I finish carving...I’ll stretch my legs and move over to my other chair/zen zone/happy place where I will paint them❤️ #woodcarving #workshop #happyplace #handpainted

Just finished this batch of “owlsicles” plus t

Just finished this batch of “owlsicles” plus the little owl ornament. The second and third owls with the daisies are Sold (thanks so much😊🙏). These are carved from a single birch limb and are hand painted using watercolours. I add a little look of wear using fine sandpaper and finish with a protective coat of matte sealant. If you see something you like please message me and I will be happy to send you the details. #woodcarving #whimsicalart #owls #newfoundlandandlabrador

I miss my horse. What a ride we would have! 😌

I miss my horse. What a ride we would have! 😌 #Newfoundland and Labrador #fallcolours #workshop

I just put the finishing touches on my carved snow

I just put the finishing touches on my carved snowman ornaments! To give them that “discovered in an old trunk in the attic” look I lightly rough up the new paint with fine sandpaper and apply an antiquing coat of oak stain. Each carving is one of a kind so if you are looking for a unique gift this Christmas please message me for details. I will be happy to help you 😊 Please note: My work is carved from birch trees and most of my products still have the bark intact. Therefore I can only ship within Canada at this time. #woodcarving #ornaments #whimsicalart #snowman

Starting to paint a new batch of carvings today an

Starting to paint a new batch of carvings today and that means hanging out with these guys. Can’t help but be happy about that! 😊 #woodcarving #handpainted #snowmen #ornaments

Working on another batch of ornaments. My new “O

Working on another batch of ornaments. My new “Owlsicles” sold quickly! Thanks so much for your orders! 😊🙏 I love carving these so thought I would share some pics of one I’m just finishing. This branch has a perfect bend in it that gives this little guy his shy posture! Scroll through to check out some tiny knife work at the bottom of the carving! 😅 #woodcarving #owls #christmasornaments #whimsicalart

This is my first post in a while. We took some tim

This is my first post in a while. We took some time to visit our two daughters in N.S. and my mother in NB. Just returned and I will be hunkered down in my workshop until December.😊 I finished this batch of owls just before we left. The “owlcicles” hanging behind are a new addition. I try to do a “twig” version of each character. They hang beautifully on the Christmas tree! The owl with the daisies on the tree stump is sold. #woodcarving #christmasornaments #whimsicalart #owls

He must really love me☺️❤️ I’ve been fre

He must really love me☺️❤️ I’ve been fretting over the birch limbs for my carvings and where to store them out of the weather. So...he built this wonderful “birch box” for me! He even added the little detail of birch door knobs on these beautiful doors! I’m so lucky to have him😘 Amazing job...thanks honey! #woodcarving #workshop #newfoundlandandlabrador

This just passed through! 😭 We had a severe thu

This just passed through! 😭 We had a severe thunderstorm watch and that was about all I could do. At first the hail was coming straight down and then a freight train of wind came through. I was very concerned about our windows. Luckily it wasn’t worse although I’m sure my peppers and tomatoes beg to differ. 😂 #hailstorm #crazystorm #newfoundlandandlabrador

Took a little R&R this past weekend. Derrick and I

Took a little R&R this past weekend. Derrick and I did a 500 km round trip into the interior of the island. What an amazing place we live in! The wildlife and scenery were absolutely breathtaking. 😌 #newfoundlandandlabrador #nlnature #staycationnl

Look what the wind blew in! I’ve had this spider

Look what the wind blew in! I’ve had this spider plant in my living room for years...first time it’s ever had a friend! I’m assuming a mushroom spore was carried in through an open window? #wildmushrooms #newfoundlandandlabrador #natureinmyhouse

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