Bird In A Bell Jar

I've been gathering things to make this arrangement for awhile. First, I bought the large bell jar.

Then, just by chance, I found this wonderful old tray that fits the bell jar perfectly. It has a wonderful, crusty patina giving it an "old world" look. Actually, I bought two of these wonderful trays.

 My neighbor has this wonderful vine growing along an alley that I pass on my way to work.  When it's green it is flexible and easy to work with. Eventually, it will turn brown and brittle. I love the little tree frog and life-like moss on top of the bell jar.

I always have a stash of birds, birds' nests, etc.