Ornaments received by Mary

[love2carve2]

Here is the first ornament received from Kathy (Mottles). This is a Hopi cradle doll ornament. I really like the bold colors of native americans. Thanks again Kathy.
Mary

[love2carve2]

I received this santa ornament from Kenny S. I really like it. The santa face is carved inside a santa hat. It is sooo cute. Thanks again Kenny.
Mary

[love2carve2]

I received this Santa ornament from Bart (wood whittler) on 9/11. He is so real looking. He is carved all around wearing a traditional santa hat. I really like the details carved in this one. Thanks so much Bart.
Mary

[love2carve2]

I received this santa ornament from Tom H on 9/13. He is also carved in the round. He has a traditional santa hat standing tall. Very cute and nice detail on this one. I really like it.
I have been having so much fun with this ornament exchange. I have really received much better ornaments than I sent out. Unfortunately, I have to wait until tonight to post the rest of ornaments cuz I have to go to work.
Thanks again, Tom H.
Mary

[kcwaterguy]

All great ornaments but where did you come up with that idea Kenny? Very good use of design whoever did it. Can I try one?

Sean

[Kenny_S]

YEP, by all means, you can try one.I will send you a copy of my drawing, if you pm me you e-mail addy.

[love2carve2]

Here is a real cute gnome like santa from Dave (Hi Ho). I received him 9/16. He has a very sheepish looking grin and holding his hands in front of him. Dave also painted the back of his suit with a very cute little snowman with a snowball in his hand. Dave I really like him.
Thanks again Dave
Mary

[love2carve2]

I received this cool looking santa head ornament from Blake (vacaricature carver) on 9/18. Blake very nicely done. Your wife does a very nice paint job also. He is about hen egg size with traditional santa hat and looks as though he is saying ho-ho-ho. He is painted with a wash of red on the hat and white for the beard and hair. Thanks so much Bart and wife.
Mary

[love2carve2]

I received this great looking snowman ornament from Mel (melnm) 9/19. He is flat on the back with a nice black top hat that has a red band around it. He has a big smile on his face with a little carrot nose. There is a red tie with a holly leaf painted on it. Very nice ornament Mel. Thank you so much. It will go very well with my snowman collection. I plan to keep all the ornaments from this swap displayed all year on my special shelves displaying some of my favorite snowmen.
Thanks again Mel.
Mary

[love2carve2]

I have been slow about getting these all posted and I just want to apologize for not being quicker about acknowledging receipt of these ornaments to the sender. I was on vacation last week. Then my son was attacked when he got off work at midnight. I have been a little busy trying to get caught up with everything. Please accept my apologies for not responding as quickly as I would have liked.
Mary