wintry scene

I wanted to create a wintry scene for my jewelry display at the shopping event last week. So I hit the dollar stores for interesting display items. I found the gold frame, the glittery clear plastic Christmas trees, and the gold mini pine cones all at my favorite dollar store on Manhattan Avenue in Greenpoint. I had to alter each item to get it looking like I wanted it to, but I have tools. No problem.

The pine cones were originally attached to some rather unattractive giant ribbons. The Christmas trees were ornaments. (As you can see, I've been getting a lot of mileage out of those.) The frame was perfect as it was. I loved how the texture of the wood complemented each necklace. I removed the glass, cut some cardboard slightly smaller, wrapped it in "Stuf & Fluf' poly batting, and sewed on the silk dupioni. Crafty and fun.