Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Designer Bird's Nest


Using the elements from yesterday's "sneak peek" our little bird friend got a "designer nest."


I used floral netting and covered the lamp shade skeleton.  The netting was trimmed to size using wire cutters.  I then wrapped the wire, by hand, around the lamp shade frame.


From there, it received a coat of ORB (I left the candlestick "as is").




All's it needed then was some E-6000 glue to attach the wired frame to the candlestick.  To "build" the nest, I tucked moss down into the form and nestled a $1 thrift store nest into it.  I picked up the bird at JoAnn's, I think.  However, after seeing the photos, I thing I'd like the arrangement better with the nest only.  The bird looks a little creepy to me.


"Before"


"After"


I've been hearing the birds outside, so it's been fun bringing a hint of Spring indoors.  I hope Spring's coming to your neck of the woods!



I'm nesting here:


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24 comments:

  1. Sissie's Shabby CottageMarch 8, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    I love this idea, very clever! Very pretty too.

    hugs
    Sissie

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  2. HelenMarch 8, 2011 at 2:56 PM

    You had me, I never would have thought of this idea. Of course, I many times see all the elements and then wonder how in the world they came up with clever ideas like this. Wonderful.

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  3. Teresa@1800 Farmhouse RdMarch 8, 2011 at 3:19 PM

    That is a very cute and creative project. I love it!

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  4. Divine TheatreMarch 8, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    How on EARTH did you think of that?
    This is, quite possibly, the most creative craft I have ever seen.
    The sign of an eccentric mind! LOL!

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  5. JodieMarch 8, 2011 at 4:30 PM

    Darling idea! Isn't it fun when you have a creative brainstorm?

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  6. Linda@Coastal CharmMarch 8, 2011 at 4:37 PM

    Now that's one lucky little birdie!

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  7. Ribbonwood CottageMarch 8, 2011 at 5:14 PM

    I love it when you find two different things and marry them and they live happily together. Love how you put this together! It turned out wonderful!
    Blessings,
    Debbie

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  8. Petie@inspirednesting.comMarch 8, 2011 at 5:15 PM

    Very cool! The birds should be looking to you for ideas :) Happy Spring!

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  9. JanMarch 8, 2011 at 5:18 PM

    Oh Kim you are so clever. I never would have thought of this. It looks so good.

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  10. Lucydesignsart.comMarch 8, 2011 at 5:33 PM

    this turned out great! very inventive...love that

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  11. kara@elements-interiors.netMarch 8, 2011 at 5:54 PM

    OK Kim! Im in LOOOOOOOOOOOOVE with this! Im a SUCKER for ANYTHING Birds, nests...you name it! So CLEVER too! LOVE IT!

    xoxokara

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  12. Vintage GalMarch 8, 2011 at 6:00 PM

    All I can say is WOW ~ LOVE it. Gotta try it
    ;-)

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  13. UnknownMarch 8, 2011 at 7:00 PM

    I have been Bird obsessed lately! So cute and creative. Love it. Blessings <3 Paula

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  14. jbrMarch 8, 2011 at 7:32 PM

    Great idea. Very creative!

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  15. EmilyMarch 9, 2011 at 12:02 AM

    Wow, this is so creative! It turned out very well!

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  16. AnonymousMarch 9, 2011 at 3:23 AM

    This is really great! I love bird nests anyway, but I really like the unusual shape of this one. How creative you were to put it together.

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  17. Mary Sullivan FrasierMarch 9, 2011 at 8:16 AM

    I'm always amazed by what you do with things that I probably would have just tossed away thinking they'd outlived their usefulness! It really makes you think Spring!

    I'm a new follower here, but I'm actually an old blog friend who's just moved to a new home. I'd love it if you stopped by and said hello sometime!

    Have a great rest of the week!

    Mrs B

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  18. CindyMarch 9, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    Hi Kim,
    What a sweet little accessory you have created! It is wonderful. I'm sure you are loving it.
    Hugs, Cindy

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  19. The Clay TrowelMarch 9, 2011 at 10:42 AM

    Your pictures are just stunning! I love what you did and it makes me want to make something like that too - maybe it will make spring come faster over here in cold Idaho? Thanks!!! I just did a pottery barn clock knockoff I think you'd really like too. Stop by if you have the time.

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  20. Pattie @ Olla-PodridaMarch 9, 2011 at 12:02 PM

    I laughed out loud at your "creepy" comment. The bird looks a bit startled, I'll admit, but not creepy. This is a great project. How clever of you to turn a lamp shade frame into a lovely display like this.

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  21. Anita @ GoingALittleCoastalMarch 9, 2011 at 2:22 PM

    Very cute! What a cleaver idea.

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  22. LindaMarch 9, 2011 at 6:43 PM

    Cool Idea! Love the bird nest.

    Linda

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  23. UnknownMarch 10, 2011 at 7:07 PM

    So darling and sweet. Perfect for spring.

    P.S. you may want to remove my giveaway... I announced the winner last week. ;( However, I will be having more giveaways real soon. winks- jen

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  24. Room to InspireMarch 15, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    What a super creative idea! I love it!

    Chelsea

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