I was out in the blustery wind with my grandshoot today looking at our sweet little wildflowers.
None of the flowers which are blooming just now are more than an inch in size.
I am so glad God made these tiny beauties.
Looking at their small perfection reminded me of something very cool my Wildflower Friend had shown me when we were helping her renew her studio.
I realized I had everything I needed to make one of my own, so while Little Man napped, this is what I did.
I got out this surgical wire that came home with me from my job at the medical clinic.
And this C-clamp which I have fond feelings for.
And I emptied a few of my inexpensive individual-size salt shakers.
I decided I could replace them later, since I purchased them at the restaurant supply store for about thirty-five cents each.
(Or maybe I should save the money and get a manicure.)
I twisted a couple strands of wire together for a few inches and then wrapped them around the top of one of the shakers and continued to twist.
I did this until I had three bottles sitting side by side.
Then I twisted the same length of wire on the other side.
I used my needle nose pliers to roll the ends up.
Then I went out to the wildflower garden and cut a few of the tiny beauties.
I haven't shown you the delicate pink ones.
I'm really pleased with the result, because it means I can enjoy this color and sweetness on my workdesk, which is generally too crowded and messy for a vase of any real size.
God is in the details.
05/01 Update on this craft here.