Confessions of a Wood Hoarder

I'll admit it, I'm a wood hoarder.  Whew, felt good to get that off my chest!!

I am forever picking up old scraps of wood.

I believe my husband thinks I'm nuts, but always knows what's hiding behind my back as I try to sneak into the car,  another piece of old wood, sometimes very dirty, 

in a garbage bin, or the best...washed ashore. 

My pile at home is growing, but I know that they will come to life 

at just the right time. 

Hmmm...I think there's a life lesson there.  Anyway....

For me, to bring a piece of wood to life that was ready for 

the fire pit months ago, is a thrill.

So for these little guys, I gave them some fresh paint, 

cute little flowers that were on an 

outdated calendar, and some wonderful bees wax.

 Simple Beauty

The one on the left was done on a piece of wood I found washed up after a big storm hit Carolina Beach.  I just loved the two holes, so I left them exposed,

 as well as the rusted nails at the bottom.  

The one to the right, was randomly found in a 

parking lot.  You'll never know where you'll find a gem,

     so keep your eyes open! (and again, another life lesson!!) 

I like how these pieces can stand alone on a shelf, or be hung on a wall. 

I saw ones done like this on a website, so I can't take all the credit for them,

but they made me so happy and I wanted to try this for myself, 

knowing that mine would take on my own style and feel.  

I love how they flow into each other with what seems like blue water against the gray sky, 

with a single flower standing strong in the middle of life.