Nature sits dormant under a white, cold blanket.
The sun – taking mercy upon her – warms the earth.
The earth smiles back at the sun…
…with bursting colours and renewed life.
After a long winter…
…plants stretch out their limbs and wave hello.
They dance in the wind and drink the rain falling from the sky.
The sun smiles back …
…and whispers with its warm breath…
‘oh how I’ve missed your beauty’
Creatures awaken from their long slumber…
…and their melodies break the silence of winter.
So there you have it – this is what I have been working on.
I wanted to incorporate eggs into my Spring decor, yet I
wanted it to do it in a unique manner. I decided to make a
faux bird egg collection like the ones you see at museums.
My creative process often starts in the middle of the night.
I then take those ideas and transfer them onto my sketch book.
The sketches are not always so detailed.
Because I wanted the eggs to look realistic, I had to make them myself.
I used air drying clay, allowed them to dry, sanded them and painted them.
I suppose I could have purchased them, but I needed different sizes and shapes.
In order to mount them, I filed the back so they would sit flush in the shadow box.
I purchased a candle stick from the dollar store; sanded, painted and aged it.
I then used Gorilla glue to adhere it onto the frame.
I think it looks very tender.
As the weather gets a little warmer, I will incorporate touches of green and it will evolve into Easter and then summer. I am happy with the way it turned, and even though it took a long time because of the drying time, I think it was worth it.
And as we all prepare for our busy week ahead, my sincere hope is that we don’t lose sight of the tragic events occuring in Japan. That we continue to pray for them, keep them in our hearts and help anyway we can.
If you’re in a position to lend financial support, I have included a link to the American Red Cross website below:
Have a safe and beautiful week!
much love,
Lucy
p.s.
As you might know, the kiddies are on their March break and I will be spending much valuable time with them. I will try to post as often as time allows without jeopardizing my time with them. I will be concentrating on children’s crafts, so if you need any ideas, please stop by.
I will be sharing here:
Also joining the Centsational Girl fair weather Forum
And here
So, so beautiful. All your posts are :o)
Just dreamy….love it all!
The framed eggs are just so beautiful!.. Very lovely!.. so fresh and springy!.. Amazing work!..
What a sweet and beautiful and creative idea. I love it. I was just going to do something with my clay, and this is so grand!! Thank you.
I love how the rain-boots / nest display looks
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Daniela
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Great idea! Did you write the poem? Loved it!
What amazing beauty! You have such talent, my friend.
This is lovely. I loved your descriptions under each picture as well. I felt like I was reading a poem! I love the eggs and the birdhouses. Everything looks beautiful all together. You did a wonderful job.
Great display! I love your framed eggs!
I just found your blog through The DIY Show Off and am in love! I love decorating with eggs year round. Something about them reminds me of so many special things in my own life. The way you have showcased them is beautiful and inspiring!! YEAH!!!!
Cheers!
-Colleen
Your eggs turned out gorgeous, Lucy! The detail on each one is amazing. What a clever and unique display. Really beautiful.
What a beautiful display! I love your handmade eggs!
You are so creative…. what a wonderful mantle! I am feeling inspired! Thank you for sharing.
xo,
Cheryl
Excellent! You are so talented, I would never have thought of making my own eggs. Thank you for the lovely pics.
It looks wonderful! Great job!
Those eggs are perfect, you did a fantastic job! Thanks for sharing how you did this, Marcia
Oh what sweet springy eggs!
Hugs,
Olivia
So elegant and beautiful! Dreamy vintage looking–have a great weekend.
Fabulous.
This is so creative and beautiful! You’ve got yourself a new follower!
Lovely, simply lovely!
This is gorgeous! You are very creative!
Gorgeous and so creative, bravo!
Linda
I love this. Great job coming up with a way to make your own eggs! Beautiful!
Everything looks so cute! Nice work!
Absolutely gorgeous. I love it!!! Can’t wait to get started on my own eggs. I am running out to buy some clay.
Ruth
Gorgeous!
Jo-Anna
I love the nest!
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thank you 🙂
I am your newest fan and I love your styling! I found you from tater tots and jellos blog. You might enjoy my craft website at http://www.rustic-crafts.com. I would also love to have you visit my brand new blog at http://www.reneeschirpings.blogspot.com I am listing your blog as a favorite 🙂
So incredibly beautiful and well done! I collect birds’ eggs, but there are some that you simply can’t get, so you’re tutorial is absolutely perfect. I’m looking forward to trying your technique! So glad I saw your project linked up at the DIY Club! I’m sharing a link with my readers on my FB fan page! Jenn/Rook No. 17
BEAUTIFUL! Love it all. Perfect for spring. I’d love for you to link it up at Sundae Scoop!
I am following you on google connect from “Boost My Blog Friday”! Cute blog;-)
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Jeanette Huston
Everything is so pretty, so spring and so happy! I love it. Prettiest mantel and spring decor! I just love your style, Michelle. 😉
Have a wonderful week!
Roeshel
I just love this! It’s so sweet, subtle and surprising. I blogged about it here: http://holy-craft.blogspot.com/2011/03/things-i-love-this-week_21.html
Saw you over at Be Different…Act Normal. Beautiful job! Great spring project.
It might not be so colorful still it looks awesome!
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i love these! so soft and pretty and so SPRING!
This is absolutely gorgeous. I want to go build a mantle. Just really beautiful and springy and serene.
so beautiful! i love your attention to detail
Oooooooooo…I love it! What genius and creativity! I hope you will link up to my site. Like your P.S. too! Happy Spring Break! http://blog.familybringsjoy.com/2011/03/29/easter-decorated-mantel/
BEAUTIFUL! Your creativity is amazing! Thanks for sharing.
Pam
You really are so creative! Love your style.
I’m drooling! I love this! Your mantel is so gorgeous and I love how you made the eggs. I will be featuring this at somedaycrafts.blogspot.com.
Beautiful. I just love your handmade eggs.
Adorable. Creative. Genius.
I am having a spring craft linky party and giveaway on my blog this Friday. I would love for you to showcase this wonderful project.
Details are on my blog today.
Love this! I posted this on my blog as a great spring idea!
http://www.thecraftproject9.blogspot.com
Gorgeous! I’m so in love with all the whites with the speckled eggs!
Donna
Hi Lucy! I’ve just found you via Funky Junk’s SNS! I am in awe! This vignette is so lovely and your faux eggs are so inventive and sweet! I’ve just clicked the “follow” button and can hardly wait to have a look around! So nice to meet you! Happiest of Easters to you and your family!
Best Wishes and Blessings,
Amanda – Girl in Pink
Eggs, my favorite! What a clever project and it paid off big. Your mantle looks summery and the egg frame is just perfect. Your blog is lovely it really shows your taste and creative syle.
kathy
You are so creative. Make your own eggs. Just perfect.
Inspired by you… Thank you!
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Love this idea! How did you get the eggs into the frame?