When I was recently at the CIA (Culinary Institute of America), I loved the street crossing signs featuring a figure wearing a chef’s toque in honor of the students and teachers there. It reminded me of a “Panther Crossing” sign I had seen once in the Everglades and gave me the idea for other possibilities. What could be more inspiring for an athlete than a downhill skier? To create the skier crossing sign ornament, I adapted and printed it on heavy luster paper with archival inks, bonded it to hardwood, then cut it out by hand with my Excalibur scrolling saw. The ornament measures approximately 3&1/2″ x 3&1/2″ and is enameled gold on the back and sides. The skier is a wonderful gift for anyone who loves the slopes. It would look perfect decorating a ski gear bag or ski chalet decoration as well as on the Christmas tree. The ornament can also be personalized, made into a magnet or pin at no extra charge. Just ask! If you have another image you would like on the sign, let me know and I will make it for you. The crossing sign is shipped in an attractive gift box. If you buy any other ornaments or pins, they ship in the box for free!