A tiny treasure

Last year when I wrote about the locust leaves on our pond, Greenbow's Lisa Bowman left a very evocative haiku as her comment. It summed up the situation so perfectly that I squirreled it away to use this year. And I did — as my contribution to a "zine" conceived by Martha Browne of Nibsblog. Martha generously invited me to participate, but I admit I had no real idea of what the finished product might be.

My tiny treasure arrived in the mail earlier this week: diminutive images from assorted bloggers in an equally small book with stitching details and ribbon ties to hold it closed. It came packaged with leaves and seeds and samaras — autumn souvenirs from out east where Martha lives. But knowing Martha — albeit just from her blog and our emails — I was not surprised at how creative and charming a product it turned out to be in reality. 

The photo I submitted (taken by Mark, of course) was reminiscent of the ones of leaves and lilies I posted on Wednesday. Since there were two of us for my submission, Martha put our names on one page and the photo and text on the following page. 

Lisa's accompanying haiku is below:

blanket of lilies

mingling with fallen leaves

autumn colored pond

Note: if you look at the first picture you can get an idea of the size of the zine from the Maple seed (samara) in the photo.

Comments

[Lisa at Greenbow]

What a hoot to be include in your zine. I have never heard of a zine before. I will have to investigate further. This little booklet is a beautiful work of art. It is full of fall.

[Altoon]

This is a beautiful tiny project; how nice it must be to be included.

[Plantaliscious]

Looks really beautiful, what a great idea!

[Martha B.]

Linda,

Thanks for being a willing participate in my latest creative venture. I think I went a little 'cracker dog' (check James Harriot books) over these but the end results were worth it.

Are you up for one on Winter? :)

Martha B.

[Barbara H.]

Truly a treasure. I look forward to seeing the Winter one!