Crafting Magpie

I've been designing small scenes with nests over the past few days. While working I had a container of sparkly jewels from another project on the table. Then a random idea was born -- put the jewels in the nest like a magpie. The result was beautiful and eye-catching.

I looked at the nest and stopped short -- I've been exhibiting crafting magpie behavior for years. I collect, stash and store. I sift through piles of sales items and buy random objects. My family hears me mutter "there's a craft project in there somewhere" as I intercept items from the trash pile. Pandora's box is a an amateur collection compared to my craft cabinets. Shiny, colorful, worn, full of potential -- I've got it all.

At last I have the luxury of creating with these treasures I've been storing. I don't always know exactly what the end product will be each day. It's a constant journey and surprise. It's a pleasure and a revelation. A crafting magpie am I!

PS: Recent scientific research shows that magpies really don't like shiny objects. But really -- I'm not telling you that. Why ruin such a longstanding folklore belief? Besides, look above -- I think I found a magpie nest!