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