Going Green -
‘Beading in the barn and rec
For centuries, Across many cultures, The h
and well being.Tradition states that in or
shoe must be hung with
Within the equine world used horseshoes
ry day. Whilst many see a useless piece
Firstly, I clean the shoe using a wire brush
sired colour. I then set about individuall
glass and Artisan beads onto craft wire.
around the shoe until the effect is compl
lace and crochet as well as feathers to cr
horsesho
I love Giving these humble shoes a fresh
gifts, Home decor or as keepsake
The barn is also home to many other pote
bits and stirrups to pieces of old farm ma
As well as rummaging in the barn for hor
of beach or land combing for interesting p
fencing. I like to use these in my rustic wi
sharing the limelight with beautiful gem
comes alive with it’s grains and muted to
colours used. I also love the soothing sou
tle breez
There are potential pieces of art wherever
barn, Down on the farm or whilst stro
With Spring and Summer ahead of us I can
ing for new and interesting
Anna Brin
artisanwhimsy.net
Equus Spirit Je