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(Not) in a vase on Monday!

The challenge this week, set by Cathy at https://ramblinginthegarden.wordpress.com to celebrate five years of In a Vase on Monday, was to offer (Not) in a vase on Monday!  So here is my interpretation of that idea with one of my Plant Belles, which I tend to use for things I find and enjoy.  I weave bits and pieces through the metal ribs and keep them until they fall apart, or something even better turns up!  Lichen covered twigs, branches of larch with tiny cones, seed heads, twisted heather stems, anything and everything that has form and beauty.

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  1. Clever and creative. Happy IAVOM.

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  2. This is wonderful, Amanda! I hope it gives you a long while to enjoy it.

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    1. Thanks Kris! It has been a fun challenge this week! I've enjoyed it! Hope you have too. I am going to jump over to your blog now and see what you have been up to! Best wishes, Amanda

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  3. Very cool, love the seasonal seedheads. Hopefully they will hang around for a while on your Plant Belle!

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  4. Oh bravo this is wonderful....very artistic and perfect for fall!

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  5. That's very cool! Love the use of unusual material.

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