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The beauty of Nature and all it's Wildlife seem to go unnoticed by most because of the fast-paced lives we all lead. So many
of you ignore issues that need help to protect Animals and Forests.
Make time to ENJOY Nature!
PLEASE GET INVOLVED with Environment,
Wildlife and Animal Protection Issues!
Help All the Animals that can't speak for themselves!
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How it all started....
As for my love of pinecones,
and all things natural, it seems to have started a long time ago on the school playground
in 3rd grade. I loved to play Jacks.
One day I forgot them at home, so I looked around for something I could use as a replacement. I found a nearby Hemlock tree and saw
the little cones on them. All were uniform in size, so I picked what I needed. We all played with them and it worked out well. I then
found myself fascinated with this pretty little brown 'flowers'. I picked a bunch and stashed them in my pocket and brought them home.
My folks brought my brother and myself on camping trips. My Mom wasn't crazy about it, but she still cooked
meals and took terrific care of us! My Daddy loved it as much as we did! He gave my brother and I the gift of loving the outdoors
and respect for Nature. We all had many wonderful and funny times! I was forever looking in the woods for neat
looking plants, pods acorns, pinecones and nature stuff. I would always have pockets full of pinecones, pods and other dried goodies by the time I got back to the campsite. I loved finding different
nature's treasures and bringing them home to add to my growing collection.
As I got older, I found myself hiking all over with my friends. I always brought home a
LOT of pine cones and pods. The outdoors is such an exhilarating place!
As my collection of cones and pods grew, I seriously started crafting with them. My Mom has always been a great crafter. She had the patience to sit and teach us
when we were young. Mom has made so many wonderful things over the years.
I came up with all sorts of ornaments, decorations and wreaths made entirely with different types and sizes of cones & pods.
Turns out my handcrafted goodies are always welcomed gifts. I started getting many requests for them
for baby showers, weddings, christmas and holiday ornaments. So I
crafted whenever I had the time. The Pinecones seemed to take on designs of their own. I still get excited when I
find goodies when I hike! {And that is all the time!}
I discovered Letterboxing and Geocaching which puts a fun spin on hiking!
You gotta try it!
I have lived all over the United States, and am amazed at just how
diverse the wildlife is! We all must do whatever it takes to
preserve our Environment and our Wildlife. The elite act as if they
destroy the earth, we have somewhere else to go!!! |
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This site is dedicated to my Parents, my Grandma and my Kids!
Thanks to my Daddy for sharing his love of the Great Outdoors.
Thanks Mom, for teaching me the patience and joy of crafting.
Thanks to My Kids for putting up with my Botanical Obsessions!
Thanks to my Incredible Friends, who help out and keep me {in}sane??
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