Monday, July 15, 2013

Sticks and Stones

 
I love bits of wood and stones and seem to collect them wherever I go. 

I also love collecting botanical bits.
 
 
and in the past year or so, I have so enjoyed putting them together.
 
 
I not only love how these bits look when they are combined, but also how they feel. 
 
They feel so good to hold.
 
They also bring me so much joy in their making - I am not too sure why.
 
 
 
These are the newest ones  I have made
 
 
 
And on this sunny summer day,
 
 
I enjoyed playing with them
 
 

and arranging them

 
 
in different patterns.
 




When I was done playing they joined  a few of the others I have made.
 
Although I don't have many others left, - as I often seem to be giving them away
 - and with the giving I hope I pass along the joy that they have brought me.
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22 comments:

  1. objects of whimsyJuly 15, 2013 at 12:36 AM

    They are lovely Kim and look gorgeous in their grouping.

    I love driftwood and pebbles too!

    Helen x

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  2. PartofyourstoryJuly 15, 2013 at 1:15 AM

    Beautiful creations, i love them all xx

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  3. Stefanie SeltnerJuly 15, 2013 at 2:01 AM

    ...and me I enjoy watching your arrangements,
    so very beautiful, very inspiring
    x Stefanie

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  4. Caterina GiglioJuly 15, 2013 at 7:07 AM

    FABULOUS collage work... a lovely play on organic nature...

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  5. Lisa Graham July 15, 2013 at 8:30 AM

    So pretty, I wish I could wear them.

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  6. ValeriannaJuly 15, 2013 at 8:58 AM

    Little treasures.

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  7. JanetJuly 15, 2013 at 9:12 AM

    These sticks and stones are beautiful. Holding them must give you such joy...like little meditations.

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  8. CindiJuly 15, 2013 at 9:22 AM

    How very precious! Lovely to look at, and such a nice idea to give them away as gifts.

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  9. NuminosityJuly 15, 2013 at 9:41 AM

    Your photographs are just as pleasing to the eye as they must feel in the hand. I'm so pleased that you shared your gathering spot with me. I have a few little treasures of my own to behold now...minus the collage that is!

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  10. UnknownJuly 15, 2013 at 9:57 AM

    Dear Kim, I know what you mean about giving things away. It's so fun. These treasures are divine. Special things. I love them. As always your work makes my heart zing. Norma, x

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  11. lynne hJuly 15, 2013 at 1:16 PM

    oh kim, you know that these make my heart beat fast.... if you could see me as i sit here you would smile... : )

    it makes me want to take my stick/stone/rust drawing-on endeavors even farther!! and i've been completely overlooking small pieces of wood...

    thank you...

    xoxo

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  12. robin cox walshJuly 15, 2013 at 7:34 PM

    I love the feel of a smooth stone in my hand. I don’t know why either. It’s calming somehow. Yours are stunning!

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  13. AnonymousJuly 16, 2013 at 7:19 AM

    so lovely!
    I too have been rocking - come see my DR rocks

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  14. Tammie LeeJuly 16, 2013 at 9:16 AM

    ah, you are turning treasures into treasures

    ~

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  15. Paper rainbowJuly 16, 2013 at 12:40 PM

    Your little pebbles look so tactile!Beautiful!!

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  16. LouiseJuly 16, 2013 at 3:21 PM

    Oh my goodness, Kim, what an amazing creature you are, these are just some of the most exquisite objects I have ever seen in my life. Are they for sale? I would very much like to buy one or two (or five!!) from you!?! bibliographica@gmail.com I understand if they are not for sale and don't mean to pressure you. I have some calligraphy stones from Fiona and these would look super next to them in my little house. AMAZING!! (also as a pendant!)

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  17. Wyn VogelJuly 16, 2013 at 4:31 PM

    Love these - they would make a wonderful collection of paperweights on a desk!! Cheers!!

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  18. Kim MailhotJuly 16, 2013 at 5:16 PM

    From a fellow rock stick and bits lover, yours are a true treasure !

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  19. ClaireJuly 16, 2013 at 8:53 PM

    Hey Kim, these are wonderful little creations. I particularly love the first piece......
    How lovely to be able to share these with friends......
    Think I'm, going to be seeing rocks and bits of wood in a different light from now on.

    Claire :)

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  20. Kristen DoneganJuly 17, 2013 at 4:11 PM

    Just beautiful Kim- like talismans :)

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  21. UnknownJuly 17, 2013 at 10:10 PM

    I love these Kim - they seem so original to me - you give fresh inspiration

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  22. KimJuly 18, 2013 at 12:34 AM

    Superb work Kim.

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