I look out the window and can’t help but let out a loud sigh
as I see snow falling once again. Spring has “officially” arrived and
though the sun desperately tries to warm the ground, the cold wind
stubbornly ignores our pleas and it decides to stay.
You can even hear the birds singing their songs, asking winter
to please lift its cold blanket off the ground so they may
build their nests, but winter does not seem to want to let go.
A couple of weeks ago, Bella brought home a nest she had seen
along the sidewalk. It reminded me of our robin friends, Pemberley and
Pemberton, who built their nest on our front door wreath last year.
along the sidewalk. It reminded me of our robin friends, Pemberley and
Pemberton, who built their nest on our front door wreath last year.
(you can read more about them here)
It was such a fascinating experience to witness the building of
a nest right in front of our eyes. So I thought, why not build some
realistic looking nests to place around the house for Spring?
I went outside and collected some materials to make little nests.
Like a real nest, I wanted the base to have support and
so I used a little bit of air drying clay and mixed in some dirt
to give it the appearance of mud. I then kneaded it with some
of the coconut husk and shaped it around it before placing
some of the dried grass, a few feathers and some moss.
In the end, I had a sweet little bird’s nest.
I love how sweet the polymer clay eggs look in there and
can’t wait to make more to place around the house.
These will also make beautiful props for photos, don’t you think?
Now if only winter would finally go away…
This is so sweet….although I am sure mine would not look as good as this one does. My heater is running full blast today and I am looking out at another coating of snow myself! Hopefully spring will show her face as the week warms up! TFS!
Your birds nest is beautiful. I feel for you with winter not wanting to let go. We are in Autumn and today was quite warm 29 deg.
Hugs Kay
Beautifully made, Lucy! I love nests. I’ve got so many throughout the house.
just discovered your blog a few weeks ago. the nests are incredible! so realistic!
Lucy I love your nests, and the paper flowers too. You are truly such a beautiful artist. You’re bringing spring, even if the weather won’t co-operate!
These are lovely! My children would also bring me home abandoned nests…such treasured memories. thanks for your inspiration!
So totally awesome Lucy! Love this so much 🙂
Absolutely adorable and very realistic looking! I’m sending “warm-weather” thoughts from Arizona!
Your nests are beautiful and so realistic. Your talent amazes me.
I just posted my entryway featuring your art. I’d love for you to come by and see it. 🙂
http://poofingthepillows.blogspot.com/2014/03/spring-in-entry.html
I’ve been wanting to make some realistic looking nests as my 7 year old has found 2 already this year. I love how yours look! I have tried making my own in the past, but with not much luck. I think the clay is the trick to hold it together. Thank you for the tutorial!
Lucy, These are just unbelievably beautiful! I had to Pin every photo, and that’s a first for me to Pin an entire post. I made a little nest today and now I want to embellish it even more. I am in awe of your painting of the robin. Thanks for making me smile all through this post and for the inspiration.
Judith
Love this so much! So beautiful and simple! I pinned this!
So pretty! It looks so real, Lucy! I’m letting out a loud sigh over here. So want spring to come. x
It would indeed be beautiful for photo ops. Such great decoration too!
Lucy, what a great tutorial on making a bird’s nest. I still can hardly believe that it is not real! Thank you for the Easter inspiration.
Incredible! It looks so real! This would make some cute surprise for Easter.
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So stunning Lucy- I love them. We have plenty of spring rain in this neck of the woods… but at least it isn’t snow!
Hi, Lucy,
My post, Create Botanical Bird’s Nest, that links back to yours is live as of April 14, 2014. Thank you for your inspiration and for allowing me to link back to you.
http://botanicbleu.blogspot.com/2014/04/create-botanical-birds-nests.html
Judith
I LOVE THESE! Can’t wait to make my own. I have to ask, where can you find coconut husk?
Hi Lisa…thank you so much for visiting me. It’s usually found in the garden section, used to line wire hanging baskets and such. You only need a tiny bit of it. I hope that helps…xo
So, so pretty Lucy. Can’t wait for spring, these are nice reminder of what is coming.
What beautiful projects! I can’t wait to find some crepe paper and get started trying …. found you on Cottage Market, always good stuff!! Best regards!!
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