~Nature Crafts~

I think I might be able to finally admit to myself that I've slowed my life down enough that I can live in tune with the rhythm of the seasons.  Or maybe, it's just that I'm finally allowing myself time in my schedule to do more fun and meaningful things.  Either way... I like it.

That means I get to go to the library, take time grabbing what books catch my eye, pour over old craft books, and check out new illustrators!!! (I love picture books!)

I found this great book of nature crafts and decided to take some time to try making my first wreath.  It's wierd to think I've never made a wreath before.  There was that one year in highschool botany where we dragged in a heap of pine boughs and spent the day wreathmaking but I was in a faerie obsession so I made wire and pine wings to wear.  It was awesome...

I made this wreath from some bittersweet that I found growing around my yard and by the river.  It's a really beautiful plant.  The vine itself took some wrangling to shape into the wreath but, it was easier than I'd expected it to be. 

My first wreath!  I think it looks extra cute on this door!

I think bittersweet is considered an invasive and therefore seems to be undesirable.   I like finding ways to use plants that are commonly considered pesky for creative useful purposes like food, aesthetics, and more.  Maybe it's my training in permaculture that sets my gears churning for creative solutions to problems...who knows.