Woodland Sprites • DIY with Branches

My branch series has really started the creative juices flowing. Here is another project, just completed based, on my Dancing Red Sticks. It evolved because I saw tiny people in the branches as we hiked through the woods. They became Woodland Sprites and they are full of personality.

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They are made from branch ends, spray-painted matte black and perched on spalted maple bases crafted from firewood. They can be arranged amongst pine boughs, on tables or shelves, with candles or not. I can rearrange them on a whim.

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Their personalities vary from gnarled, bent old men to spritely ballerinas. They are natural, graceful and elegant. I love them. I am working on the tutorial and should have it up tomorrow. Come by and see how easy they are to create. Update: Link to Tutorial here.

If you haven't visited my Branch Inspiration Series yet, you should. It might inspire you as well!

Previous Posts of Interest

• Red Dancing Sticks
• White Winter Branches
• Collecting Branches and Twigs
• Winter Branches • A Source of Inspiration
• Birch Bonanza

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