It's Spring, Evergreen . . . and Business Card Holders

Okay, so it's not technically spring, but here in Pine Lake, it looks and feels a lot like my second favorite season. Most of my irises and daffodils have come and gone, my year-round Gerber daisies are rocking, grape hyacinths everywhere, seedums and tulips popping up, Lenten roses hanging on . . . it's all quite lovely.

And . . . inspirational!

I recently contacted the fine folks at Vistaprint to order a few "free" business cards. Of course I got a little excited and ended up buying return labels and all sorts of cute, owl-embellished nonsense to the tune of . . . well, not free. Anyway, I did this after deciding that my evergreen cast iron plant leaves, when curled and set just right, would make fantastic business card holders. I must say, I was right (which I usually am).

I used a smaller bit of foliage, obviously, but after some pressing, rolling, molding, carving, firing, glazing and firing again . . . 

Viola! 

Cast iron plant, leaf-shaped business card holders. I pretty much love them. Just FYI, this can be done with nearly any leaf if you find yourself in need. 

And just for your sheer viewing pleasure, here's a peek at what's blooming in Pine Lake this lovely winter spring season . . .  

I know, these aren't quite beautiful yet. But our
tulips may be one the prettiest things in our yard
when they're up.