Inside the Roben's Nest: A Peek at Tree Trinkets
A special project for the season.
You know that little moment when a fallen branch catches your eye and suddenly your imagination kicks in? That’s exactly what happened with this project inside of The Roben’s Nest. I looked at a handful of ordinary twigs and saw…potential.
What if those branches could be transformed into something more? Something tiny, beautiful, and meaningful. That question sparked this month's creative adventure inside The Roben’s Nest, a mixed media project where wood slices meet paint, wire, and story.
This project is delightfully simple, satisfying, and completely customizable. It's perfect for using up small scraps and leftover supplies, while giving you a reason to step outside and reconnect with nature.
What We Made: Tree Trinkets
This month, I shared how to create mixed media “trinkets” from small tree branch slices. These make wonderful:
Mini journaling tokens
Bookmarks or page charms
Pocket art gifts for friends
Eco-inspired embellishments
Necklace pendants or keychains
In my trinkets, we used fabrics, and spices then sealed them with love and a tiny wire hanger.
There’s no right or wrong here. This is an invitation to play and whether you’re drawn to muted tones, bold colors and patterns or meaningful phrases, each piece becomes a it’s own tiny celebration of the season.
What You'll Love About This Project
It starts with what you already have: twigs, wire, paper scraps, and spices.
You can make one in 10 minutes or dive deep into a themed series.
It’s small-scale but creatively BIG. You’ll finish this project feeling inspired and refreshed.
You can turn them into gifts, ornaments, or tags/decorative embellishments for packages.
Inside the full video tutorial, I walk you through each step and I’ll share ideas for variations and materials you might not have thought of using.
Try This Prompt:
After you make a trinket, try this:
Write a short phrase or word that captures what the season is teaching you. Add it to the back, tuck it into a journal pocket, or gift it to a friend who needs that reminder.
What is The Roben’s Nest?
If you’re new here, The Roben’s Nest is my creative membership where we explore monthly Art Nest Minis like this one, plus swaps, challenges, and loads of inspiration. Every month brings a new, bite-sized project designed to spark your creativity and keep your hands busy.
We’re a mix of beginners and long-time makers, and we love sharing our process and cheering each other on. I’d love for you to join us.
Our Nesters showed up with their own spark by using branches from their yards, blending in fabric, waxed thread, and hand-drawn motifs. It’s always incredible to see how one idea becomes a hundred different expressions when put into the hands of this community.
Tree Trinkets Created By The Roben’s Nest Members
