Any nest can make a cozy home!
Why do I love birds nests so much? It's almost a theme in my home...but I never made a conscious decision to decorate with birds, nests, cages and bird houses. Just now I counted over 25 different bird-related items in just my bedroom and master bath...and heaven only knows how many are in the rest of my house. When I was little, some of my favorite pictures were of pretty nests in a blossoming tree.
Pictures that give me hope for Spring.
When a new mother-to-be fusses over her nursery, sewing tiny clothes and tidying up her home, we call it "Nesting." If I could choose a symbol of what "Home" means to me...I'm sure it would be a nest...a place of safety and warmth with Mother and Father watching over and providing for their chicks.
Easter "Pinspiration"
Isn't this the sweetest and most unique nest yet?
I am continually amazed at the creativity of my fellow crafters!
I found it on Pinterest...made by Vikkis Vintageworks on Etsy.
This one has sold, but she has several more...as cute or cuter!
My Version...
I have made two so far...one for me and one for my sister's birthday.
I chose colors to go with our vintage kitchen décor.
She seldom reads my blog so I'm not worried she'll see it here.
A baby chick for Patti...
Beautiful bunnies for me...
Vintage chicken was a swap gift from a blogger friend...
Fun little hand mixer...
Over Valentine's weekend I went on an antique store quest in Vegas and Oatman, Arizona for potato mashers and I found four to add to the two I had on hand. I plan to make four more for gifts. I will probably use more traditional Easter colors on those. And I have some smaller nests that will fit inside some little tart tins. I have really enjoyed seeing holiday crafts made with unusual or re-purposed items on Pinterest. I bet I could get more blog posts done if I'd give Pinterest a little rest...lol!
Simple, simple little garland...rick rack, scrapbook paper circles and vintage images.
Happy March...It's only a day away!
11 comments:
Oh My Goodness they are the cutest potato mashers ever! I hope you don't mind if I borrow (steal) your idea. My sister would love this! I am making a garland too, though mine is not quite finished. Love seeing your Spring crafts.
Linda
Oh my how cute!! I kept seeing that masher on pinterest and really liked it! I love yours and the chippy red handle!! Such a sweet garland too!! :) Maybe spring will come tomorrow!?! :) xo Holly
So adorable! I love all of them! Thinking I may have to start digging around in the garage as I know I have some mashers.
Very sweet gift for you and your sister:) I love birds too:) I did hear them a couple of weeks ago. I should put out my feeders for them since there is too much snow.
Love them and I think that I should get out my craft supplies and make some Easter/spring things!
warmly,
deb
Shirley
Very cute... You did a wonderful job. I'm sure your sister will love it
Oh what a sweet idea! I love the masher with the red handle and your pink ric rac banner is so pretty!
Love it! Those 'tater mashers' ala chick are the perfect Easter / spring first craft!
Sisters from other mothers....I saw that on Pinterest and I have bought a couple of the mashers too! So cute and yours are adorable like always! Seems a quick and fun project, not too overwhelming...:) Love the banner also....
Hugs, Sandy
Ohhhhhh! So cute! What a sweet sister you are!
Absolutely adorable. I think I might have to borrow that idea too. I'll be sending this post off to my mother and sister. I'm so ready for spring-inspired crafts. Thank you for sharing.
Such cute decorated mashers ... love them. Also, I seriously think I am going to copy your spring garland with the scalloped circles on rick rack ... of course I always love your art!!
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