Altered tree branch

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Hi there! Thanks for visiting my shop.

Bring the outdoors indoors with these great decorative branches! I have had so many inquiries about these from people who have seen them in photo stagings that I have finally broken down and listing them as well. These are truly amazing in person. I was inspired to make these by vintage sewing patterns. Their clean lines and bold notches were calling out to me to create something out of them, but I can't sew. I also love the idea of returning paper back to the tree. It's almost like it has gone full circle. The paper has "returned to its roots" so to speak.

These branches come in all shapes and sizes. They look great on their own or as a group. They would work really well as either decor in and of themselves or used to hang other forms of decoration. Just sit them in a vase filled with sand as I have (see photos) or nail them to a wall. This is a truly unique way to display anything (from your prized ornament collection to photos in little frames hanging from ribbons. Or you might want to use them in your own mixed media art. Let your imagination run wild! You'll find many many uses for these gorgeous branches.

This listing is for one branch (pictured). This particular branch is approximately 42 inches long and 1/2 of an inch at its widest.

Please note that no trees were harmed in the making of these branches. I ♥ trees. All the branches I use are already dead and have fallen off the tree. I also ♥ our planet. I use recycled materials whenever possible in my art and in my shipping.

**Please convo me if you're interested in having them ship internationally as this requires additional research pertinent to your country re: customs**

If you'd like to see what else I am up to on Etsy check out my other shops or my blog:

http://coffeemonkey.etsy.com
http://twoangelsinparis.etsy.com
http://monkeymind.etsy.com
or my blog at www.coffeemonkeymusings.blogspot.com

Added on Nov 05, 2009