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Jen
Expedition Leader
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Jennifer
Calico Rock
AR
USA
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 Posted - Oct 16 2007 : 07:43:44 AM
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Maybe it's a little late in the season for daisy chains (we still have a few here and there), but there are all kinds of pretties you can make with wild "gems."
I can think of no more whimsical way to spend your day!
Check out this link for inspiration:
The Jewelry of Nature
http://reviews.ebay.com/The-Jewelry-of-Mother-Nature-Evolution-and-Revival_W0QQugidZ10000000000901783
"From the Dawn of Civilization, ancient cultures have been using jewelry to beautify and protect themselves. Jewelry was used to display social rank or ownership, as well as enhance looks to attract a mate. The earliest of jewelry was made of objects of Nature easily collected and gathered, such as bone, shell, and feathers. As children, all cultures instinctively pick up eye-catching items, wind stems of flowers together, or put feathers into hair. Throughout the ages, jewelry has become intricate works of art and self-expression. The use of Mother Nature's bounty has symbolized abundance, fertility, freedom, strength and beauty."
For instructions on making a daisy-chain jewelry (I'd forgotten how!), try this one:
http://www.flowerbud.com/flowerPress/daisy.asp
The View From My Boots: www.bovesboots.blogspot.com
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Nature Jewelry (not only for kids!)
