WHAT'S BEEN HAPPENING...
Below, keep up to date with all my recent shows, commissions, and projects. You can also find all of this and more on my Facebook page!
My 2026 Goals
2025 was such a huge year for me, my business and my craft. After achieving so much, it was hard to decide on goals for 2026. Dream too big and face a potentially impossible task, but dream too small and get bored. Obviously, those of you who know me know I am all for big dreams. Therefore, a main goal of mine this year is to compete in an international carving competition abroad.
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Since setting this goal, I have booked the Steel Beavers International Chainsaw Carving Competition in Lithuania! The competition runs from the 25th to the 28th March 2026. I am nervous but so excited. It will be good for me to be pushed outside of my comfort zone, and hopefully, this experience will be a gateway to many more international carving opportunities. The goal is not officially ticked off until I have completed the carve, but what a great way to begin the year.
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Another highlight of this year so far is that I had the pleasure of carving for a descendant of Tolkien! This is just one of many beautiful and special commissions I have completed already this year. An additional goal of mine is to be financially stable - boring but realistic. Site jobs and commissions are my only source of income over the winter months, as there are no shows or competitions, so I am always grateful for these opportunities.
I would like to travel more of the country through carving and add more shows to my roster. There are several shows I have had the honour of carving at for multiple years in a row, which I plan to continue to do. I have also had the opportunity to appear at some Outdoor Shows events this upcoming year. I am looking forward to meeting some new people and exploring new places.
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In terms of my work specifically, this year I would like to continue to refine and explore Steampunk as a theme. Many of my favourite carvings this year have been in this style. The Steampunk Fox is becoming a recurring feature in my stock for shows. I want my work to remain creative and fun even though it has become my full-time job.
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If 2026 is even half as successful as 2025, I will be happy, but let’s hope for bigger and better!
FEBRUARY 2026
My 2025 Highlights
2025 was a huge year for Cambridge Chainsaw Carving. I am so proud of all that I achieved. The biggest thing of the year was going full-time as a chainsaw carver. I am incredibly lucky to have had the opportunity to and even more lucky to have had such a successful first year (nearly). Though I may not be richer in cash, I am certainly richer in happiness.
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I had another wonderful year carving alongside many, many other great carvers. It was so special to kick off the show circuit last year with my fellow Chainsaw Dragons at the Coed Conwy Festival in Wales. It was even more special to be invited to compete in the English Open. This was my first year to be selected without having been picked from the reserves list. I felt like I had earned my place there and then proved I deserved it by finishing my piece on time, whilst partaking in every speed carve. Speaking of speed carves I got my all-time best price for a piece at the Cheshire Game & Country Fair. I really enjoy speed carves as they challenge my imagination so it really is just the cherry on top when they sell well too.
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Another show that really stood out to me this year was the Neath Steam & Vintage Show. This one is particularly special as there is no other steam show like it and it is my dad’s personal favourite. I also got to do some shows alongside Ben from Hudson TImber which is always a pleasure. Namely, the Ely Cathedral Garden Show. It was a wonderfully hot day; I really got to work on my tan, and it was lovely to present my work so locally. On the opposite end of the country, I also competed in the Scottish Open at Carve Carrbridge. I was joined by my husband and daughter. We all bunked up in my van together. The atmosphere was magical, and the ceilidh is always so fun. I was joined by my husband at the St Ives Christmas Cracker, where he sold his linoprints. It was fun to have some healthy competition.
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My biggest career highlight of 2025 was appearing on ITV News East Anglia for my angel in the cemetery in Yaxley. Though the speculation of the angel’s arrival by the local community was a little absurd, I was grateful it landed me a spot on television. It was a pleasure to show off my work to the entire region. This was one of my favourite commissions of the year, only topped by my very first of 2025, which was an owl flying over some reeds with a hare. I felt I had outdone myself, especially as I was still working part-time at this point.
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Throughout the year, I continued to explore a steampunk theme across my work. I had tried a few steampunk foxes in 2024, and then in 202,5 I expanded this and explored other animals. My favourite carve was still the steampunk fox. This is definitely a style I will continue to explore in 2026. I was also very proud of my Peter Rabbit carvings from Easter 2025. I liked carving a character rather than just an animal.
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I was very honoured to work on some special carvings celebrating birthdays and anniversaries for beloved, returning customers. It has been an absolute pleasure to meet some of you at my shows as well. I cannot wait to meet more of you in 2026. Last year was huge for my business, and I am so thankful for your support.
JANUARY 2026
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