I'm still gathering stuff, too. Our temps are in the 60's so it's very pleasant wandering around the garden or nearby fields & roadsides. As to containers, I've used all the items you mentioned plus things like oatmeal box weighted with rocks, wrapped in burlap & tied with sisal. Or for fancier presentation, wrap a milk carton in white nylon net or crepe paper and tie with gold cord or colored ribbon. I get a kick out of low-cost low-tech solutions. What can be more fun than enjoying flowers & foliage fresh, then dried, then painted and extending the pleasure for still another season! josh

This is an angel feather, sent from God above, to serve as a reminder, of his gracious love. It's from your guardian angel, that God himself assigned to you, And fell out in his struggles, as he protected you. Each time you almost stumble, Each time you nearly fall, Remember to, Thank God and his angels, for answering your call.

Nevermind! I found some clearish balls at TJ Maxx; actually they have small frosted flowers on them here and there, and I found the feathers at michaels. This is what mine look like, hope this is how their supposed to look, they're really pretty.

Perfect Patti! We must have posted at the same time.....I know you hang out over there! Know I'll save the poem myself....could have used it for my neighbor this year, he had to put his dog down last month and is really having a hard time. He had him for almost 15 years.....they were inseparable. Maybe I can print this out and frame it with a picture of Dodger for him with a feather!