Tiny fragments of nature under glass ~

I've been gathering tiny bits of nature for as long as I can remember.

It may be a small dried flower, acorn caps, twigs or moss,

it doesn't matter to me.

I think that they all are so beautiful!

I just finished a few specimen tubes filled with some

of these little natural elements.

The swirl of text embedded inside is simply a torn strip

from a very old botany book!

These tubes can be displayed hanging on a cabinet knob,

hook or even the switch of a lamp.

And of course, everything is more beautiful under glass!!!

All have been listed in my Etsy store now too!

And this little piece is finished too!

The glass jar measures a mere 4" high buy about 4" wide.

Gathered inside is a precious tiny nest with speckled eggs,

bark, moss and a sprinkling of other small nature elements.

I just love small things and this little nest assemblage turned out wonderful!

Also listed in my Etsy store ~

And one last little bitty thing.

This is a sweet hummingbird's nest that

was given to me by a friend and I simply adore it!

Wishing you a wonderful rest of the week dear friends and

thank you always for stopping by to see me!

Hugs and love,

Dawn

So, sweet friends ~ Tell me this....do you make project piles?

I was looking around my desk and realized that I just love making project piles!

Some piles are projects in the making....

and some are just plain ol' piles of stuff I love :)

I have this wonderful canvas covered journal that I've been wanting to alter ~

I've added lace, a sweet little baby photo and a few elements to it's pile,

some items will end up being used...and some maybe some not.

I also want to make some beautiful, fabric strawberries out of gorgeous old linens....

I love these faux book covers by 7 gypsies that I found at Hobby Lobby....

and yes, I have plenty of REAL old book covers but aren't these beautiful?

I've been wanting to make something special with these too ~

And this photo?
It's a plate of totally random stuff on my desk ~

I love each piece...but don't know quite what their purpose will be yet.

These sweet girls are always nearby,

cheering me on....

I love them so ~

they've lost so much hair,

and have been through a lot in their little doll lives ~

I cherish their company.

This is a photo of the stuff right above my desk,

a few random goodies that accompany me as well in my creative journey ~

Sweet little snowman ornament hats....

waiting to be used ~

My last little lavender sachet that hasn't found a home....

over top of a box that I've covered in gorgeous old sheet music.

And what's inside?

Beautiful moss chunks of course!

Another box holds beautiful old chandelier crystals....and an antique

pearl necklace that is falling apart!

I love to save the pearls....

I love so many different things.

Beautiful old fabrics, antique lace, and of course bits and bobbles....

they all play a part in pulling together

a piece of artwork that I'm proud of!!!

Happy Wednesday my sweet friends,

hugs and love,

Dawn