I'm so happy Spring has finally arrived. I love Spring in Seattle. Oh sure, it can be frustrating when the weather takes the opportunity to demonstrate just how little meteorologists really can "predict", but I don't mind the uncertainty because as long as I get a little sunshine, I'm satisfied.
My mother is fortunate to share her birthday with the first day of Spring. She has developed quite an affinity for birds over the past year or so, so I decided to make her a little nest for her birthday this year.
I had this vision of what I wanted to accomplish, and while this didn't turn out exactly as I had envisioned, I'm pretty pleased with it. I cut pieces of wire into various sizes and tied and wrapped torn fabric strips around the wire. Once I wrapped the pieces of wire, I formed them into the nest shape. Finally, I filled the nest with some marble eggs I bought at a local shop. It was much more challenging than I had anticipated, and I have a new appreciation for the talent of all those nest-making little birds out there. However, Mom was happy, and that's all I could have asked for.
Happy Spring!
How could your mom not help but love it? So darling! I too have a thing for birds and nests. Great job!
Posted by: Missy | March 23, 2008 at 10:31 PM
Wonderful nest - it looks so rustic and showcases those lovely marble eggs perfectly. Your Mum is going to adore it!
Posted by: Lisa | March 25, 2008 at 12:11 AM
Beautiful job, looks pro! I love the color choices!
Posted by: jody | March 28, 2008 at 04:16 PM
That is adorable.I love the marble eggs,I want to roll them around in the palm of my hand,I have a feeling that it would be very calming:0)
Posted by: natasha s | March 31, 2008 at 06:01 AM
gorgeous! you can see how much work went into it.
Posted by: robyn | April 01, 2008 at 12:41 AM
Love it, love it, love it.
My gosh Girl - you are incredibly creative. I am sure your mom was more than pleased! Aren't you blessed that your family loves things handmade?
See ya, Linda
Posted by: Linda | April 02, 2008 at 09:34 PM
That is truly beautiful! I am always so inspired by your creations.
Posted by: Dacia | April 09, 2008 at 11:00 AM
That is really cute. I think you did a nice job of making a nest. You're very creative.
Posted by: Cynthia | April 15, 2008 at 01:58 PM
this is so ridiculously precious. i'm so happy that you're back. :)
Posted by: andrea (scout) | April 17, 2008 at 11:54 PM
that's so clever and what a welcome to spring.
Posted by: Tina | April 18, 2008 at 11:25 AM
Hi, I just discovered your blog and bookmarked it. Lovely photos and ideas!
Posted by: Mary Smith | April 20, 2008 at 10:36 PM
Hi, I just discovered your blog and bookmarked it. Lovely photos and ideas!
Posted by: Mary Smith | April 20, 2008 at 10:36 PM
lovely
i'm a fan of birds nests..not sure how many i have...i think 3 maybe 4...
Posted by: Nancy | April 21, 2008 at 06:33 PM
i wonder if this could be done without the wire, and just the fabric?
Posted by: jen | April 24, 2008 at 06:18 PM
That's a sweet little nest. I love it. What a cool little blog you have!
Posted by: Sasha Libby | April 30, 2008 at 08:06 AM
Such a wonderful sign of Spring!
Posted by: Tina | May 05, 2008 at 08:20 AM
The marble eggs are so shiny and PRETTY! I would love to score some like that somewhere!
Posted by: rebekka | May 25, 2008 at 01:49 PM
I love your blog, you are so creative! I'm looking forward to learning more about you : ) you will definitely see me around.
R
Posted by: Robin | June 19, 2008 at 11:27 AM
are you ever coming back I miss your blog
Posted by: stacey | June 23, 2008 at 02:40 PM
That is really, really cute!
Posted by: Knitterella | June 25, 2008 at 03:22 PM
aaaaaaaa these are really cute...
Posted by: Judi | July 04, 2008 at 07:13 PM
Wonderful!!!
Very creativity!
Have a nice weekend
Posted by: David Santos | July 05, 2008 at 07:14 AM
What a loving gift to give your mother. I hope you are well. Miss reading about your life.
Posted by: Selena | July 07, 2008 at 08:34 AM
How big is that little nest? It looks tiny and fabulous...like it could fit in the palm of your hand!
Posted by: Cherry Tree Lane | July 10, 2008 at 08:22 PM
Lovely nest, I don't know how the birds do it either, I had to make some for a collage project a few years ago and they take for ever, yours is nicer than mine though :)
Posted by: Ruth | July 28, 2008 at 06:59 AM