Whimsical Ways: twigs

Wednesday, March 4, 2015

Rainbow Forest Done (for now!)

Well, it looks like the Rainbow Forest project is done for now. There is a proud look of accomplishment on her little face and a smile that speaks volumes. All her little animals aka "the animals of the world" are in place and settling into their new home.

I took photos in sections, so you can see the amount of animals that live in this Rainbow Forest. "They are happy and all get along. The trees are very branchy and give them shade and make them cozy."

"They monkey just has to stay in that tree. He loves it so. Oh, hello my pretty deer, come see me. I will put you in a special place. You and Bear are friends."

"I think maybe my horses will come for a visit, but they won't stay. They live in the barn. It's cozy for them. Maybe one or two horses will live here."

I am not sure if this project is complete or not. But, for now, it is sitting in a prime area on the buffet, where it is easy to access by G when she needs to rearrange the trees, but out of reach of little sister Roo. Location, location, location.

to be continued...?

Have a fun and playful day.
Mel

Monday, February 18, 2013

Sixty-Nine Years Together

Let me tell you a love story that began 69 years ago. A boy and a girl fell in love. They got married and had 8 children, including my mother. This month, my grandparents celebrate 69 years together and my grandpa turns 90.

The family is planning a celebration next weekend. I volunteered to decorate (because I love to decorate parties and I love them!).

Winter is dragging on and on and on here in Ohio. I decided we needed a sunny, happy, spring color - I chose YELLOW! Here is my inspiration.

I am doing pale yellow tablecloths with clusters of mismatched bottles with simple yellow flowers, feathers, and twigs. Layered on top of a burlap table runner will be b&w copies of photos of the still happy couple. I am adding vintage toy cars and birds to the tables. The cars because Grandpa had always loved and worked on cars. He loves Fords. He works on Chevys hee hee (He is a Ford man through and through.) Grandma loves birds, has birdfeeders outside her kitchen window, so that she can watch the birds while she does dishes.

I have a few days to pull this all together. I have haunted every Goodwill in the area to find the glass bottles, which I will use for Rachel's graduation party in May. My husband is out looking for the toy cars. We are using birds that I used from my brother's woodland baby shower a couple years ago. I will post pics next Monday.