'Tis the Season.........

right in the "swing" of things with this one Roger, nice job
Pete

Roger-

Have you thought about using some color on your ornaments?

Gary

Gary, I am more of a fan of natural wood showing through most of my turnings...........I just like the natural look of wood grain and such.......that being said, I think for ornaments, they may show up better on a tree with some colored roofs.

Being as these were "historic wood" I felt the owners would want the wood to show through........this was a request by the lady who donated the tree in the first place......I know she prizes the wood for it historical significance and these are going to her grandchildren.

Roger, where did you get your birds? I have been looking for some online but I haven't been happy with what I'm finding. Nice job on the ornaments.

Richard....I bought these from Micheal's Crafts, here locally at the store.......I went to purchase some more, but they did not have any this size this time.....only a good bit larger. These are mini birds that are about 1/2" long.......have not seen them lately, but hope to find some at a later date.

Roger...I have been having the same problem. I used to get them at Craft Supply but they have quit carrying them. If I find them somewhere I'll let you know.

Thanks Richard!

My local Micheals used to carry these also, but stopped for some reason.

Check these out- not as nice, but the best I have found from what's available. Price is right- $8.76

http://www.floraltrims.com/mini-mimi-mushroom-bird-assorted-colors-1-inch.html
Size 1
Includes 24 pieces
Assorted Colors
SKU D97310

Roger, try this site. I just received some cardinals and they are pretty nice. Just a hair larger than what I was using. They are one inch instead of 3/4 inch but not big enough to be a problem.
http://factorydirectcraft.com/index.php