My 2010 Sweetest Little Thing submission – Spin and Grin – is made from an old coaster decorated with scraps of red vinyl and legs added to accommodate the power supply underneath. The spring and teeth are from old lighters. Push the button and watch ‘er go!

Sweetest Little Thing is an annual Valentines day art auction in Sackville NB, in support of both the Owens Art Gallery (where it’s held) and Struts Gallery and Faucet Media Art Centre. Locally, it’s a fun, family friendly party (replete with a cakewalk), but even if you are from afar, you can participate by submitting you high bid online, and have proxy bidders win that art for you, you lovers of art!