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spring is in the air

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 meteorologist 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.

Nest

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!

Comments

How could your mom not help but love it? So darling! I too have a thing for birds and nests. Great job!

Wonderful nest - it looks so rustic and showcases those lovely marble eggs perfectly. Your Mum is going to adore it!

Beautiful job, looks pro! I love the color choices!

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)

gorgeous! you can see how much work went into it.

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

That is truly beautiful! I am always so inspired by your creations.

That is really cute. I think you did a nice job of making a nest. You're very creative.

this is so ridiculously precious. i'm so happy that you're back. :)

that's so clever and what a welcome to spring.

Hi, I just discovered your blog and bookmarked it. Lovely photos and ideas!

Hi, I just discovered your blog and bookmarked it. Lovely photos and ideas!

lovely
i'm a fan of birds nests..not sure how many i have...i think 3 maybe 4...

i wonder if this could be done without the wire, and just the fabric?

That's a sweet little nest. I love it. What a cool little blog you have!

Such a wonderful sign of Spring!

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