Feather Your Nest

It is time to Feather Our Nests and I am talking about

real nests, feathered just how you would like them.

Of course, mine is going to be feathered with creams 

and golds and sparkly bits and pieces.

Can you see the gold and silver metallics, and the gold

wire.  This bird loves sparkle and shine.

We have started a monthly craft group and this time we were

feathering nests, each crafted to match the home of its owner.

 We started with pre-maid nests for about $4.99. 

 Our host, Laura,  purchased all of the supplies.  Ribbons, yarns,

fabrics, laces, wires, grasses and eggs were all provided to

choose from.

These were really simple and fun.  We just gathered small bundles

of ribbons, yards, fabrics, etc., (just like the birds would)

 and then we wired them together and

glued them on.  You can see my little bundles were tucked up

and over the edge, going under the twigs that encircled the nest.

Then the underside of each bundle was glued to the nest.

Yes, you are right, that is where I got that nasty blister that

I mentioned that I put milk on.  

This was continued until the whole rim of the nest

was covered.  You could also add a second layer

underneath if you wanted more fulness.

After that, little bits and pieces of flowers, glass,

trinkets, wires and ribbons were added on.

You can see from this one that a fun mix of 

yarns were used, mimicking the items a bird might pick

up to feather his nest.

This nest was finished off with a little green moss and

beautiful blue eggs.  A purple silk flower was

added.

Your imagination is the limit, and you can use bits and

pieces around the house.  This one has some pinks and greens

and even a touch of lace.  Laura had purchased some lace 

and eyelet clothing at a thrift store and just cut them up.

This nest is finished off with a soothing swirl of vibrant

green grass and pretty green eggs.

I love how each one turned out differently, depending on

what that little birdie loved and wove into their nest.

This one has such a natural feel.

This birdie has soft, fluffy yarn inside of its nest

with touches of bright green moss.  It even found

a darling pendant to hand from its nest.

How about this glitzy one with ribbons and laces and metallics.

The eggs were painted metallic and a fancy brooch was added.

The extra fullness on this one was achieved by

adding a second layer under the first.

Isn't this one just adorable?  I love the little tiny nest

tucked into the bigger nest.  Any bird would love

to lay their eggs in this nest.

Oh, just beautiful!  No two are alike.

This is the 

Purple Chocolat Nest

and this little bird just loves it!

Thanks Laura for a wonderful craft night.

Give this fun and easy craft a try.  No 

matter how you Feather Your Nest

it turns out beautifully.

I will be posting this with

Metamorphosis Monday