05/07/2026
While walking in the park this morning, I noticed a groundskeeper sweeping away dried leaves and fallen petals. As I watched, an idea suddenly came to me.
"These are exactly what I need for my artwork."
I picked up a few beautiful petals and leaves and carefully tucked them into my pocket.
When I got home, I remembered an old artificial flower bouquet that had been sitting in my room for years. Instead of throwing it away, I decided to give it a new purpose. Every petal, every leaf, and every forgotten flower could become part of a new story.
I don't have craft glue yet, so these are only my draft compositions. I simply arranged the flowers and petals on paper to visualize the design. Once I have the proper materials, I'll permanently preserve them as original botanical artworks.
What do you think? Aren't they beautiful?
This experience reminded me that art can be created from things many people consider scraps or trash. Sometimes, all they need is a little imagination... and a heart that sees beauty where others see waste.
— Hiraya Celine (Joyce Salcedo) Joyce G. Salcedo
Where dreams are woven into art
