Wednesday, November 22, 2006

Baby's First Spoon


Babys first spoon hand carved and designed to help Baby's learn to feed themselves. It is about 5 inches long and I have carved it from Hard Maple and applied a natural safe finish of Certified Organic Flax Seed Oil and Orange Wax. A wonderful Baby gift sure, to become a keepsake and family heirloom. I'll be listing more soon in my SHOP and I Happily accept custom orders as well.

Friday, November 10, 2006

Back Scratchers




Coming soon to my etsy shop, just in time for Christmas shopping . The perfect gift for anyone with an itch they can't scratch because they can't reach it. At about 18" long theres no itchy spot it can't reach, Please Do check my SHOP
next week for listings.
*** NOTE *** The one shown in the photo belongs to my Lovley Wife and has been in service for several years now, and I Hand Carve them so no two will ever be identical but it gives you a general idea..

Saturday, October 21, 2006

Travel Mug / Go Cup Spoons




In this day and age it seems folks are always on the go, and going with them is there Coffee and Tea. Hence the creation of the insulated travel mug or go cup. One of the drawbacks of these wonderful creations that keep our favorites drinks hot or cold is that they are quite deep and an average spoon is just to short to properly add and mix our additives of choice. My latest creations and additions to my line of Hand Carved Utensils is the Go Cup Spoon, at 8" in length it easily reaches the botoms of most if not all Travel Mugs. And fear not, if by chance yours is extra deep I Happily accept custom orders and will carve one to any length you specify. Please feel free to visit my Shop where I hope to have some listed for sale within the next few days.

Rosary Pendants



These were a custom order designed by the customer, and an absolute pleasure to create. After a multitude of emails working through the design I think they turned out extremly well. They are Carved from Honduras Mahogany and the rings are Aluminum which I cut and milled from the bottom of an old T Fal frying pan. LOL The best use I've ever gotten out of a T Fal Pan to date.

Tuesday, September 19, 2006

Mommy's Little Helper Goodies





A Great Gift for Mommy's Little Helper this baking set may be kid's size but it is created with the same quality and care as my full size utensils. I am also doing some cross promotion with JMC Designs in her shop, amongest many Geat products and Gift ideas you will find a Way Cool Apron Kit

Christmas is fast approaching and these Goodies would make Wonderful Stocking Stuffers. My shop can be found HERE and has Lots of other Great Stocking Stuffer ideas as well.

Have A Wonderful Day!!

Barry Lee Loewen

Friday, September 15, 2006

Baby Teething Rings

Turned from Hard Maple and Finished with Organic Flax Seed Oil and Bees Wax these are the perfect answer for relieving Babys itchy gums. No need to use chemical leaching plastics any longer visit my shop at http://canadianwoodcrafts.etsy.com I gladly accept custom orders as well, and they are available in various species of wood.

Thursday, September 07, 2006

Walnut Heart Hair Stick


Beautiful in its simplicity this Hand Carved Walnut Hair Stick/Pin measures 5 3/4" in total length. The Heart itself is about 1 1/2" X 1 3/4" and a just under 1/2" thick. The finish is completly natural and eco friendly and consists of several coats of Flax Seed Oil with several coats of Orange Wax over top. To see more pics Please feel free to visit my shop.

http://canadianwoodcrafts.etsy.com

Wishing You A Wonderful Day
Barry Lee Loewen

Monday, September 04, 2006

Black Cat on Jack O Lantern


Primitive Folk Art Carving of a Black Cat sitting on a Jack O Lantern. I carved the Jack O Lantern from Pine and the Kitty is Carved from Bass Wood, the two are glued together with a dowel drilled in for strength. The piece has been painted with Acrylics then sprayed with Lacquer and finaly 2 coats of Orange Wax have been applied. The piece stands about 4 5/8" high and is about 2 3/8" wide the Kitty alone is just shy of 2" tall. I have signed and dated it on the bottom. A Great little piece of collectible Halloween Folk Art. http://canadianwoodcrafts.etsy.com

Tuesday, August 22, 2006

Hand Carved Jack O Lanterns



My latest creations these little folk art carvings stand about 2" high and are carved from Pine with Cherry Wood stems. I have painted them with acrylics and lacquered them. As with most of my work these cuties are for sale in my shop at http://canadianwoodcrafts.etsy.com I hope you enjoy them as much as I enjoyed carving them, and they are the first of many yet to come.

Friday, August 04, 2006

Wooden Medallion Pendant



This is something I've been wanting to try and finally did and I am very pleased with the results. But I'll let you be the judge and as always it is for sale in my shop at http://canadianwoodcrafts.etsy.com Please do drop in for a visit or feel free to leave a coment hear. Have A Wonderful Day

Sunday, July 30, 2006

Patio Decoration



These are just a couple of pics I took of some of the plants we have growing on our patio this summer, the summer which is now half over sadly. But then the glass is still half full so we best enjoy it while we can for soon enough the snow will fly once more. Even snow can be beautiful for that matter if only it wasn't so cold.

Sunday, July 23, 2006

Muddlers





My latest endeavor since its Mojito season is the Muddler. Every Great Bartender needs a good high quality Muddler and I believe mine fit the bill so to speak. The Cherry one was Custom ordered and is sold but the Deluxe 11" and the 8" Birds Eye Maple are still for sale in my shop at http://canadianwoodcrafts.etsy.com The prices are $50.00 U.S. for the Deluxe Model which is Turned from a combination of Maple,Walnut,Alder,Purple Heart and Ash Wood and $35.00 U.S. for the 8" Birds Eye Maple and that includes shipping and handling. An absolute Bargin and a fantastic gift for your favorite Bartender.

Tuesday, July 11, 2006

Traditional Style Wooden Eating Spoons





These Beautiful Apple Wood Spoons were a custom order for an SCA member and have been purchased, however anyone else wishing something similar Please contact me and I would be more than Happy to carve something special for you. These are one of a kind as no patteren was used they are carved totaly by eye and are similar but not identical. Please feel free to browse my shop as well and be sure to check out my sold items while your there to see some of the diversity of things I create. http://canadianwoodcrafts.etsy.com Wishing You A Wonderful Day.

Barry Lee Loewen

Wednesday, July 05, 2006

Pickle Fork AKA Pickle Stabber



My latest creation, go figure a Spoon Carver Carving a Fork LOL Anyway here it is Great for getting the Pickles out of really deep Jars it measures a full 10 inches long. I turned the handle on my lathe and the Fork end is Hand Carved. The wood used was a Great find salvaged from my towns compost site and is Manitoba Ash Wood. The fork is still up for grabs in my shop at http://canadianwoodcrafts.etsy.com for $25.00 or if you happen to have a SUPER HUGE Pickle Jar I would be Happy to Carve a Custom Super Huge one just for you simply contact me and let me know what you would like.

Tuesday, June 20, 2006

Hand Carved Bible Book Mark




Something a little different for me a Book Mark which would be perfect for use in a Bible. The Dove has been carved from Walnut and the three beads from Lilac, Apple and Cherry symbolising the Trinity and the Cross at the end I carved from laminated Walnut and Maple. A beautiful piece and its still for sale in my shop at http://canadianwoodcrafts.etsy.com I will also be adding more Pendants a Salad Set and Back Scratcher to my shop in the very near future so Please feel free to go have a look around and contact me if your looking for anything in particular.

Friday, May 19, 2006

Muchas Maracas Coproduction Contest



Description
Muchas Maracas Entry for Etsy Coproduction Contest Maracas are the quintessential percussion musical instruments, paired rattles made originally from gourds. African tribal, South Pacific Island, and the Latin and South American cultures traditionally associated with the rhythms of maracas all developed a variety of hollowed dried plant parts using seeds, beads, beans, or small stones inside. The actual name maraca for a gourd rattle is thought to have originated with the Araucanian people of central Chile. The maracas listed here have been painstakingly and lovingly handcrafted as a team cooperative effort by Carey Haslam (wildwood), Barry L. Loewen (canadianwoodcrafts), Yazmin Wickham (aprettyrock), and Sandra Porter (HolesomeBeadsJewelry) for Etsy’s Coproduction Contest with great attention to authenticity and functionality. The contest entry can also be seen or purchased here. http://www.etsy.com/view_item.php?listing_id=204862

Friday, May 05, 2006

Recycled Douglas Fir Salad Set

This Goergous Salad Set has been Hand Carved from Douglas Fir Recycled from an old bench. A set quite similar to the one shown will be part of a Co Production Contest Entry at etsy.com the entry is an eco friendly kitchen basket consiting of the talents of 6 different artists from 2 Countrys. To see more pics and read more about our Project Please click on the link provided to your right.

Saute Tools

Hand Carved Saute Tools available for sale in my Etsy Shop the wood species are Birch and Lyptus and the other is Birch and Walnut.

Monday, April 24, 2006

MushroomPendant





My newest creation this cute little Hand Carved Mushroom Pendant is 1 1/2" long and about 5/16" thick at the thickest point. It is Carved from Walnut and Alder and strung on a 20" Hand Braided Cord with a Hand Carved Cherry Bead toggle style clasp.

Saturday, April 22, 2006

Carved Bird Pendant




Something a little different for me but at the same time something I plan to do more of as I am quite pleased with the result. This Hand Carved pendant is of Walnut and Maple with the eye being Cherry Wood and is strung on a Hand Braided Cord with a Hand Carved toggle button style clasp. The cord is about 25" long while the bird itself is 2 5/8" long and about 1/2" thick at the thickest point. The current asking price is $30.00 U.S. which includes shipping to anywhere. Please check it and more out at my shop at http://canadianwoodcrafts.etsy.com any and all comments are most welcome as well.

Barry L Loewen