Wednesday 23 March 2016

Winter Pods

I've been slowly working on a collection of little decorative seed pods using silk cocoons. As my collection grew I struggled to find a way of displaying them, and then walking past a bowl filled with pot pourri, I noticed this large seed head - perfect!!




As well as the silk cocoons I used felt, wire, beads, clay pipe stems, cinnamon sticks, eucalyptus bark, wired beads and pleated silk, plus a few touches of glitter for a frosty effect.  

So that's what is sitting on my desk today and I'm linking up with Julia over at What's On Your Workdesk Wednesday to see what other people have on their desks this week.

26 comments:

  1. Wow, Diana, the detail is amazing and as you say the seed pod is just perfect for your creation of beauty!!!
    Thanks so much for sharing, Shaz in Oz.x 8

    {Calligraphy Cards - Shaz in Oz}

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  2. Your work is always so stunning and I can these little flora cocoons taking on a life of their own. Have a lovely easter.
    sandra de @28

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  3. What an intriguing collection.I couldn't help picking up and feeling all these gorgeous little things. When I was teaching I had sectioned wooden boxes filled with wonderful seed pods collected over many years, and many given to me. The kids loved them too.

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  4. You never cease to amaze me with all your beautiful creative ideas Diana. The pleated silk is so effective. I would love to know what you do with all these beautiful things you create.

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  5. this is so pretty. Thanks for your visit and encouraging words, Happy WOYWW Vicky #9

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  6. Well this is stunning. What a gorgeous work of mixed nature media, texture, a garden full of hope in a seed pod, and pure beauty. Love, love, love. Sandy Leigh #55

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  7. What a stunning arrangement with such amazing detail . x Jo

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  8. What a wonderful display! The detail is just stunning. Thanks for sharing.

    Sharon K #51

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  9. Very nice arrangement.
    Have a great day.
    Diane - WOYWW #32

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  10. Oh, WOW, Diana! I can't tell you how much I love this! The pods are gorgeous and displaying them in a real pod is wonderful. I love finding unusual ways to display projects. Just fantastic!

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  11. Ooh Diana, that is incredibly beautiful. How delicate it all looks. Such an amazing way to display them. Have a great week, Hugs, Shaz#29 xxx

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  12. Wow, these are so beautiful! I love them, so creative and pretty! Thanks for sharing, happy WOYWW - Lyns #21

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  13. Well, that's a first...I've never heard of Pot Pourri being an inspiration before but that seed pod is just perfect as a holder for those little treasures. Look at all the detail you've managed to cram in, I love it all 💕
    Hugs, LLJ 1 xx

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  14. Wow - i could spend ages looking and seeing something different each time - beautiful as always . Soojay 22 xx

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  15. This is just so lovely!
    xoxo

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  16. Beautiful Diana, just perfect. Have a great woyww and happy crafting,
    Angela x 23

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  17. mazing!! Love the kind of heart shape of the large seed head, it holds all those smaller elements to perfection! What a stunning and creative piece of home decor!

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  18. Oh my friend you have surpassed yourself on this one. It is truly of unique. I can't stop looking at it and keep going back to look at all the different parts. So much effort and thought. The silk pleating is beautiful and stitch marks on the felt balls must have been hard to do.
    Well done Diana, I feel so thrilled and proud for you.
    Lynn xxx
    Ps thank you again for the die cuts. I hadn't thought about all those fiddly side bits xx

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  19. This is magical Diana.....love the use of pot pourri! Xx

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  20. Oh my heavens, Diana - this is beyond incredible!! The textures and details just draw me in - and what a perfect "container"! Your eye for detail is stunning..... this is definitely a new favorite, which is saying something as I absolutely love all of your work! xxx Lynn

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  21. I'd have known this was yours no matter where I saw it, I think! So beautiful and amazingly detailed, so creative. I could just sit and stare at it, taking in the beautiful shapes and textures.

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  22. Oh, wow! I don't think I've seen anything like this before! Absolutely marvellous, to use one of my favourite phrases! Beautifully photographed as well!

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  23. I always find myself slightly lost for words here (and, believe me, that takes quite a lot!). What an inspired and beautiful creation - combining your intricate, exquisite wire and embroidery work with glorious natural ingredients - utterly lovely. Do you exhibit your work?

    Sorry to be somewhat absent lately... we're even working 2 - 11pm today so just time to dash round and wish you a happy Easter!
    Alison x

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  24. Wow, Diana, that is spectacular! I love all the different textures and structures to find in it. Absolutely beautiful.

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  25. Striking display! such talent, Diana! Creative Blessings! Kelly 349

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