Putting your HEART in to your work...

 Just thought I would share some images of works in progress with you 

on this very cold New England morning...

The MAGGIE jack-in-the-box is coming along. 

I will be painting the box today and then sculpting the head.

Maggie is a Black & White cat that I have been

commissioned to sculpt and make in to a jack-in-the-box 

and a hot air balloon.

Just a few pieces of wood to chip-carve...almost 300 squares.

This is my Tramp Art version of a Moravian Star.

The box will be lined in velvet. The box will be able to be hung or rest 

on a table top. I will post more images as work progresses.

I got up to start the coffee this morning and 

when I got back to bed our little 115 pound pup had taken over my spot!

So, I let my husband and Paddington stay cuddled under the covers.

  

and last but not least...Happy Valentines Day!

while they were asleep I designed a simple card for my husband...

so...as we get ready for another blizzard to come our way

I'd like to leave you with this sign of Springtime...