On a recent hot day I found a dragonfly, lifeless on my front sidewalk. I took it inside and laid it on a piece of paper, waiting to see if it might still be alive, but it was not. What beautiful wings and perfect body, I marveled at the intricacy of the insect. I left it where it lay for a few days knowing it would dry out. Preserving the dragonfly as a plant pick was my way of paying homage to its magical beauty.
A small dab of hot glue and a cloth covered floral wire was all it took to attach the dragonfly to the wire.
I wrapped the opposite end of the wire around a small toothpick and inserted it into a fern. Beautiful. If you are squeamish about bugs perhaps you don’t see the beauty of my craft, but I am filled with awe when I gaze at the perfection of the dragonfly. This technique will also worked on other beautiful winged creatures. I have found quite a few large butterflies and moths perfectly preserved on forest floors and fields. Keep your eyes open for a winged creature who has succumbed to old age and find a way to extend its beauty for a bit longer.
That’s really clever and effective.
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They are too beautiful to not try to preserve. The wings are amazing.
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They sure are 🙂
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Thanks so much for stopping by the blog today…I enjoy the comments I receive…you’ve made a happy day even happier. 🙂
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That’s good 🙂
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Reblogged this on homemade naturally and commented:
I think this is an interesting idea
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Thanks so much Donna! 😀
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Kathy, you are a dreamer. I love your blogs and whatever you do- there is an innocence in what you do and think- like a child. Marvellous !
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Thank you Susie…I had my grandchildren with me all day…they keep my young, and off of the computer most times. 😀
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I didn’t know you had grandchildren Kathy- you sound like a child yourself . I am sure you had good times.
God bless !
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I have five Susie, each one a sweetheart. 🙂 They keep me young. I spend a lot of time with them.
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Oh lovely ! Do you make your crafts for them too ?
Do you bake and cook for them >Host parties ?
Hope they live close by.
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Yes, the older ones come over frequently and we do crafts and I am teaching them some life skills. Silly things such as opening cans with a can opener, but a skill you need as you get older. I’ve taught them how to make red sauce and also how to use yeast. This week I might teach them how to make bread. The littler ones I do crafts with at this time.
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