I chose to make a Crown of Thorns Christmas Wreath because its general appearance has the physical characteristics of a natural wreath. There are 1,560 pieces in the wreath consisting of 8,264 notches. The pieces are cut 3/16" x 3/16"with various lengths. The notches are 3/8" wide x 3/16" deep with a 3/8" space between notches. The pinecones are also made in the Crown of Thorns style. The ribbon is the style of a Celtic ribbon. This piece was inspired by the traditional tramp art style of interlocking pieces shown in E.M. Wyatt's book, Puzzles in Wood. It measures 5" thick by 19-1/2" diameter Mr. Fox, a 3D diorama in a tramp art starburst shadow box frame, measures 2-1/2" x 12" x 12", and was carved from birch, poplar, and pine. It was inspired by my almost daily sighting of Mr. Fox on my morning walk. Whale's Tale in a tramp art starburst shadow box frame was inspired by my love of the coast of Maine and it's amazing whale's that migrate through our ocean. The piece was carved from birch, poplar, basswood, and pine, and measures 4-1/2" x 14" x 14". | Sailor's Delight, a 3D diorama in a tramp art starburst shadow box frame was inspired by the sailing community along the coast of Maine where I grew up. It is carved from birch, poplar, and pine, and measures 2-1/2" x 12" x 12". Two Black Birds in a tramp art starburst shadow box frame was inspired by the spring arrival of my birdfeeder flock. It is carved from birch, poplar, pine, and basswood, and measures 3-1/2" x 11-1/2" x 14". |