Making a wildflower meadow from start to finish & Crafting inspired flower jewellery from our finds!
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- Опубліковано 6 лют 2021
- Follow us through the seasons to brighten your day with summer wildflowers as we grow a mini wildlife meadow, from sowing the seeds to the final bloom! Alex then makes an original inspired pendant/ring with one of our mudlaking finds! Time-lapse through the seasons.
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Our cameras_Canon M50 with 15-45mm lens & Sony RX100 IV
Mics_Rode Videomic x2
Editing software_FilmoraX
Music_Epidemic Sound, UA-cam Audio Library and Tim Moon for Northern Mudlarks
Thumbnails_PicMonkey
Wishing you peace, love, happiness and good health,
Gail & Alex xx
#mudlarking #gardening #jewellerymaking
Quick tip! You can simply cut out a paper shape and use a regular glue stick (for paper, not hot glue) and stick it onto metal or other surfaces to cut out shapes. Once done, just soak In water and it's water soluble so it'll slide right off
Next project: Booties for the Schwoos
Are the shwoos peacocks?
They're so cute and sweet
Such talent I love your fob great video
How can I get one.
You two have to be tthh most creative and interesting mother and daughter team I've ever seen.! Good luck!
I hope you take some pride in knowing people all over the world have their lives improved by your lovely inspirational videos,you have a rare gift
A beautiful video. Alex, you did an outstanding job on the jewelry piece and momma, you've done an outstanding job raising your daughter. The world needs more people like y'all. Thank you for the time and effort you put into your videos. They make my world a bit brighter,.
That is fantastic Alex!! Wow. I love it ❤️🤟🤗
Aw, thank you so much xx
Totally agree 👍💕
That watch fob pendant is absolutely amazing.
I am so proud of what both of you created.
A beautiful haven for our bees and insects,
Well done !!!...🦋🐜🐛🐝🐞🕷🦗👍🏼👍🏼
All of this video was just so lovely. The jewelry piece is stunning.
This artistic film must have taken months, not to mention planting and growing ur field of flowers and making that incredible watch fob....etcetcetc! i stand amazed!
Perfect videography, perfect musical choices. The video that was months in the making -- without a word being said. How impressive , you two. Alex, your fob creation is extraordinary...I was mesmerized by your jewelry-making. Gail, you sounded so proud. Thank you for sharing your time, efforts, hard work, and dedication.
That flower garden was hard work. But, what a glorious reward. Alex you did such a wonderful job on jewelry. I was so surprised, I thought I was watching Gail the whole time. Very unique and beautiful.
So beautiful...just brillant, ladies! Stunning video. I got so excited because nothing compares with God's artistry...thank you so much!
From start to finish, it soothes the spirit. What lovely content you present....Thank you 😊 🌸💗💐
This is just the kind of gentle, wholesome video we all right now. The cinematography gets more beautiful with each episode
Thank you so much
This reminded me of my childhood when my dad did a clean up of the leaves in the woods behind our house and in the spring hundreds of pink wild lady slippers appeared. It was glorious! I love that you made a wildflower garden and that necklace/ring was beautiful!! Lovely video, again.
I think this is my favorite Alex has done. So glad you left the makers mark visible!!!
Oh I just love your two feathered "helpers". I love the way they follow you everywhere like puppies! LOL! A beautiful testimony to the love they were given by both of you.
Awww💕💖💕the Shwoos are hugging!!!😆how sweet is that?!!!
I know!! So precious! I just love the little feathers on their heads 🥰
The watch fob pendant is one of the most beautiful pieces of jewelery that i have ever seen! Well done, Alex.
Because no one could possibly dislike a wildflower garden!
I'm 87 years old I live in Ontario Canada,although I was born in England,I LOVED THE FLOWERS ,, I LOVED watching the jewelry being made , the peafowl are SO very sweet. These videos I've me SUCH PLEASURE ,,,,thankyou ❤️🇨🇦
Thank you, Lorna! You comment brings us joy! xx
I can remember as a young boy walking on the South Downs in the 1970 and there was fields of wild flowers and lots of butterflies but sadly no more
Mother and daughter team are amazing. Seems there is nothing you cant do. You inspire me and give me hope that not all skills are lost in today's busy world. Love your videos especially the creative ones. Your jewelry creations are beautiful. Thank you and I am always awaiting your next video with giddy anticipation.
Greetings from the U.S.A.
This was heartwarming and hopeful to the core. 🥰 Just what we need on a cold lockdown February night In Scotland to bring warmth and the hope of Spring! Thank you once again for a masterpiece in filmmaking and for sharing your endless skills. That necklace Alex.. wow! Poor wee Schwoo with her shivery toes....
An absolute enjoyment to watch start to finish!. Alex's jewelry skills are superb, the apple does not fall far from the tree. XX
Just ABSOLUTELY beautiful! Just perfect
This is just a beautiful video of your beautiful meadow. God is so creative. Wildflowers are my favorite! And what beautiful craftsmanship. I LOVE THIS! I'm so inspired! THANK YOU FOR SHARING!
All things bright and beautiful the
Lord God made them ALL.
Thank you for this video
YOU LADIES DID A GREAT JOB PLANTING YOUR WILD FLOWERS IT WAS A LOT OF HARD WORK BUT SEEING THE REWORDS OF YOUR WORK MAKES IT ALL WELL WORTH THE WHILE.I LOVE WATCHING THE WAY YOU TWO WORK SO WELL TOGETHER .I LOVE WATCHING YOU TWO TOGETHER YOU MAKE A VERY GOOD TEAM.
All I can say about this video is WOW! Amazing flower bed and jewelry.
Beautiful flowers, beautiful piece of jewelry....and I also love the schwoo’s prints in the snow ❤️
I commend you, Gail, for digging that whole area. When I could garden that was my favorite part, digging. I could dig all day. Your soil is beautiful. I’m so happy to watch you grow, start to finish, your lovely garden. I can smell that earth from here. Aaaah, I miss it so. You’ve given me a gift today. Alex, you are a very creative person, the video and jewelry is amazing, for sure.
It is obvious that all of this took a long time and a lot of hard work in lots of areas- digging, filming, making etc.Well done to both of you- the end results in the garden, the made jewellery and the beautiful filming are all a real treat. Thank you for sharing.
That was way more fascinating than it had a right to be! What a fantastic job, both the cinematography and the jewelry making! Thank you for sharing this. Also, who knew schwoos could get cold feet?!
That gives me hope for brighter days to come, I was feeling very down today and this was a real lift for me. Thank you so much, I will keep this and watch many more times. 🦚❤️🦚
Lol Love the Sims3 Medieval soundtrack, fits the hard work and progress
Gail: Absolutely Beautiful. I'm a gardener also and you taught me something. I never thought about mixing the seeds with soil before adding to the garden. It spread so much more evenly that way. Gail your brilliant, the flowers Beautiful and the colors so vibrant. All you need is a Beehive sitting in the middle 🐝🐝🐝🐝 and make honey.
Alex the flower necklace is gorgeous. I like how you have the name of the pottery maker on the back, the way it spins and also a ring oh my. A three in one sounds like a winner to me. You my dear Alex are also brilliant.
Thank you for the video I enjoyed it thoroughly.
Stay Blessed, Safe and Healthy
Florida, USA
I seriously want a neighbor with a backhoe!
Thanks so much for this cheerful touch of *life and color* smack in the middle of deeeep dormancy! You ladies (and your neighbor) are awesome!
Impressive and admirable work on the wildflower meadow, ladies. The butterflies, moths, hoverflies and bees will thank you for that. Lastly, Alex's spinning necklace is truly a work of art. Thanks again for another entertaining video.
Y'all are inspirational and I love that your birds hang out with y'all!
I wish instead of a thumbs up there was a heart button! I would ♥️ this amazing video! So beautiful, relaxing and inspiring to plant and make beautiful things! You to are a blessing to us for sharing and to each other!
Has Alex ever considered becoming a film maker? This is just wonderful!
She is already one! :)
Gardening is therapeutic, even in a video. Thanks for sharing all the floral beauty.
The flower fob is elegantly beautiful.
I prefer watching you to BBC documentaries. Your story line, editing skills, photography and choice of music are exceptional. Plus you are a pair of extremely handy ladies as well! Well done, a pleasure to watch after a tough day at work. xx
Oh how sweet to see the Sisters Schwoo cuddling 😌!!! And little Miss Brown Schwoo seemed to be giving her sister a gentle hug 🤗.
😲 Wow, that's quite an endeavor you two ladies took on preparing the ground for your wildflower meadow. But oh the bountiful beauty of wildflowers you reaped(and your insect 🐝🦋 friends, too 👍🏻).
I'm not familiar with a spinner watch fob, but my gracious Miss Alex, that pendant creation was a sight to behold 🙌🏻👏🏻👏🏻!!! Just amazing!!! And a dual purpose...both pendant and ring. Marvelous!!!
So sweet of you to give the Schoo's a respite from the❄️ winters ❄️ chill 🥶. I'm sure in their own little way they were grateful (toasty Schwoo toes and bums 😉🤭).
Thank you, this was an awesome pleasure for the eyes and very heartwarming ☺️. Many blessings to you 🙋🏼♀️🤗🤭😘
Alex, you should watch our video on creating a painted picket fence. You and Gail could let your creative juices go wild and make a beautiful addition to your garden.
The wildflower bed turned out amazing, there is so much variety and colors!! The first year we bought our house we cleared all of the brush from the yard and the next season the whole area was covered in pink foxgloves. You two make some awesome videos and I am always looking forward to more!!
Alex and Gale…this video was amazing!! I can’t believe that brown swoo found a coin!!!! She learned from the best ❤️
So AMAZING, on all the jobs, jewelry, mudlarking, everything u girls do! I'm speechless. GODBLESS u two n all ur talents.
How truly wonderful this is. And once again your music was incredible. You’re all so delightful!!! Thank you!
Thank you so much for sharing your lives and your talents with us. May the Lord continue blessing you🙏😇🇺🇸
Gail, I believe that you, too, have inspired Alex's work. Master and apprentice. Very well done, both of you.
My husband and I have done a wildflower garden two years in a row now, it is all fenced in so no worries on the critters. The hummingbirds, Painted Ladies, Bees of all sorts, fly catchers, Orioles .... all... come to visit.
We have been so thrilled .... it surely does inspire.
Both the work you put into the flowerbed and the amazing necklace are breathtaking. I don't know how I missed this video months ago but I am glad I found it. You girls work well together. Give each other a hug from me. Keep safe! ❤
Absolutely wonderful filming, earth tending, musical accompaniment,, and gorgeous jewelry design. Thank you!!!!!!!!!!
How beautiful Mother Nature can be Love it
I loved this how to do it video on making a wildflower garden. How beautiful. The watch fob/necklace/ring was unbelievable. Alex, you are a true jewelry crafts woman. Anyone would cherish this piece. I would enjoy more like the same while all are stuck inside and the weather is uncomfortable.
That was amazing and such a blessing! Tears came, couldnt help it! thanku! Spring issss on the way.....
Thank you for sharing your day today. I watch and treasure your videos over and over. Today is a day I really needed you guys and this new video. we are all so pounded to pieces in our beloved USA. Your beautiful videos keep us strong, and positive. I thank you both so much.even my dear husband has been enjoying and asks about what you're up to.
Delightful😊 that sums it up. You girls are dellghtful, your stories are delightful. The treasures are as well. The music and the jewelry making is absolutely delightful as are the stories that go with each piece. The shwoo's are preciously delightful, as is kitty. A DELIGHTFULLY WONDERFUl video to truely enjoy!!! And the photography is captivating. BEAUTIFUL and DELIGHTFUL😊
thank you so much for the rescue of scaredy little spider at 10:45
You show us life doesn't need to be all stress ,hustle and bustle. Your life seems to be an art form in itself. Please keep safe you magical pair
Glorious gardening to help insect populations grow with the beautiful wildflowers 🌸💐🏵🦋🕸🐝🐞🌱💮🌼🧚♀️🌾🚶♀️🌺
This one really blows me away! I wish I could give a BIG thumbs up but it only comes in one size.
Oh the happy bees, bumbles, and butterflies! Good on you! The pea hens...always a happy bonus for me!
Wow!!!! Elegant and timeless with all the classic style and simplicity of True Beauty Well done!!!!💜👏😊👍
What a beautiful flower meadow and stunning piece of jewelery, well done Alex. Loved the peahens warming their toes by the fire.
HI GAIL AND ALEX!! LOVE THE MUSIC IN THIS VIDEO, SO LOVELY. YOUR WILD FLOWERS TURNED OUT BEAUTIFUL. A WHILE BACK PEOPLE WERE PULLING THEM OUT OR PLOWING OVER THEM, NOW THEY HAVE WILD FLOWER FARMS WHERE,PEOPLE CAN BUY THEM. THE COLOURS WERE GORGEOUS. SMART TO PUT FENCING AROUND. THE HENS COULDN'T RESIST. ALEX YOUR SPINNING FOB TURNED OUT GORGEOUS SO GREAT YOU CAN THINK OF THESE CRAFTS OUT OF WHAT YOU FIND. TERRIFIC. SO GLAD I THOUGHT TO SEE THIS VIDEO FROM A YEAR AGO. THANKS FOR SHARING AND PLEASE STAY SAFE AND HEALTHY ❤️ 🙏❤️🙏
OH DEAR,I GOT SO EXCITED ABOUT ALEX'S PIECE THAT I FORGOT TO MENTION THE FLOWER PARADISE! IVE ALWAYS HAD VISIONS OF ME IN A LONG AIRY WHITE DRESS WALKING ON THE HILL OF A LAND COVERED IN WILDFLOWERS. A DREAM. THATS HOW much I love them Outstanding job you two! Took my breath away!
Alex woow. That is absolutely beautiful. Woow its amazing. So so beautiful. Big pat on the back lass for that. Truly amazing.
Thank you for that, spring looms on the horizon in the Northern continents and your jewellery rocks. That was an inspiring flower garden full of delights and surprise for all the flying creatures, the shwo's, the chickens and all of us humans. Oh yes, and bless your neighbour for helping it all get started.
I loved the wildflower garden...thanks for sharing the summer progress of flowers. And that fob is GORGEOUS. You both work hard and make everything beautiful.
Dear lovely Northern "Meadowlarking" Ladies.
Oh WOW! What a great video again! I have never ever seen such a fantastic jewelry design! Congrats! I absolutely love it when functionality, design and ingeniouty is combined for a better or even unique purpose. Additionally I love love love flowers and recycling/upcycling. 👍👌👏 Extremely well done, gals. You always impress me a lot with your skills, imagination, enthusiasm, naturalness and, last but certainly not least, with your inner and outer beauty! 💚 You're simply adorable.
As always: Thanks a lot for making teaching recording editing uploading and sharing.
Best regards luck and health to all of you (humans animals and plants).
What a fantastic array of wild flowers. A joyous reward for some hard work. Wonders of nature. Ian and Sue
Gail and Alex, the "Shwoglings" need a pair of Snow Shwoes each....
Or some warm shwocks maybe.
Wow beautiful. Well worth all the effort and hard work you did. The snow so white fresh cold. Spring sprung. Love the spring flower pottery jewellery 🌻🌼🌸🌷⚘🌺🥀🌹🌻🐝🦋
The fob/ring is amazing. Such a very clever design. I thought you were going to ball the ends of the wire, but then you decided to rivet them... brave, brave Alex, whacking on the side of the pottery like that. My retirement dream includes a wildflower meadow, so thank you for the how to. The lil unfurled poppy looks like the California poppies that are so abundant in southern Arizona. I saw my first a week ago, but we will have to wait until the end of February until they really show themselves. I am so glad and grateful you are both living your best lives and sharing your adventures with us.
What a lovely meadow. Just as beautiful as the ladies who created it. Also loved the amazing pendant. Such a pleasure to watch.
We noticed that the Schwoos had COLD FEET. To keep them warm overnight, they could live in a SCHWOO BOX ! ( sorry, couldn't resist it ).
Such a wonderful video, so much to say:
Gail is a hardworking lady!
The effort was worth it, beautiful wildflowers!
Thank you for taking care of the insects. Now you need to keep bees!
Alex’s work was amazing, great job!
So lovely! Beautiful flowers and hardworking bees make me long for spring. 🌸 absolutely loved the watch fob necklace! My favorite design yet. Thank you for sharing 💕
And the wild flowers are beautiful also.
I love your pea hens.
They are adorable
The schwoos are great supervisors!
I am actually feeling incredible deep envy right now 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
What a delightful video from start to finish.x
I love watching artists work their magic.
Beautiful garden, beautiful jewelry piece, beautiful ladies!
AMAZING JOB ALEX!!! Pendant/Ring& Video!!!💖
My hands and back never ache so much than when I am watching one of your videos. You sure are hard working but your labors are always worth the effort! Well done!!
Alluring, appealing, beautiful, charming, dazzling, delicate, delightful, elegant, exquisite, fascinating, gorgeous, graceful, lovely, magnificent, marvellous, pretty, splendid, stunning, superb, wonderful ...
There are not enough adjectives to describe the content of your amazing video ... ❤️❤️❤️ xxx
Thank you so much! xx
The loveliest thing about my Monday nights (I'm in Australia so a day ahead!) are your weekly vids, this one is now a firm fave :)
That was truly amazing! I love wild flowers. Looking forward to spring more so this year.
I love watching the jewellery making and your nails have grown Alex, probably because of no mudlarking. Hopefully be doing it again soon 😉
Such lovely flower's after all the hard work you put in.
Amazing stuff, next week they'll be showing us how to make shwoo shoes, for the snow ;)
Such a beautiful flower patch! I'm sure the many insects are quite grateful!
Lots of work but how beautiful ladies 🤩😍 Got a kick out the swoos 🦚🦚 & chickens 🐓. Enjoy watching you make such pretty jewelry too ! 🌺🌼🌷
Alex, that necklace/ring is so beautiful. You are so talented.
The garden and pendant both came out great! So did the video! Thanks!
Beautiful flowers, beautiful jewelry and you two are awesome, thank you for your videos.
Yes! Sunday evening complete! Thank you ladies xx
Calendula seeds look like dragons to me, horns, spikes and all. Beautiful
The flower patch is gorgeous!!😍
I could determine some flowers but not all. Would love to have a flower bed like this in my garden.
And the pendant....: oh my, Alex!! You've really outdone yourself. It is really stunning!❤