No.5 for Erica

a wild one

collected from Erica:
fur and whiskers from Gypsy and Francis
yesterday's jewels
her own hair

added from my collection:
Vern's fur
Jimmy's fur
hair from mysterious blonde
antique veils and velvets
dried flowers from my garden
threads and rhinestones
feather
dried grass and tiny roses from my mother
beaded bag remnants

beginning No. 5

Love nest

No. 4
Roni's hair
Vern's fur
Squirrel tail from NuNu's kill
Hornet's nest from awning 
Whiskers of Jimmy and NuNu
Fallen petals from Vinny and GoGo's grave
lilac and lavender from the yard
thread

no.3

dried birthday roses
thread
fur
dried grasses and flowers from my mother
antique netting and velvet

the petals take shape..

the fur is gathered

quiet time...busy hands

 

perfect vessel for found whisker collection

no.2 for abigail

collected from abigail:
loved one's and own hair
friendship bracelet
bird wings
feathers

added from my collection:
antique veil and velvet ribbon
vintage rhinestones
fur
whiskers
rose petals
vintage plume
thread

no.1

i've fallen for making nests...i love it. it feels right. here is the one that started it all. created for an art auction with the theme of "home" in Sept. 2011....
 nest: hair
 fur
 whiskers
 dried dahlia petals
 thread
 antique veil and velvet ribbon

 safe inside:
 sardonyx (integrity, vitality)
 lapis (self-awareness, psychic ability)
 aventurine (heart healer)

gather

build

sew

rest