A touch of Spring!

I've had this amazing vintage jar for years.

It used to have a collection of antique door knobs

displayed inside.

You know, the crystal and white porcelain ones?

They're sold now but I've been wanting to create something

for the inside. It didn't come with a lid but I didn't care.

I enjoy embellishing bird's nests so I thought an assemblage

that included one would be beautiful tucked inside!

This particular nest is store bought.

And I love the look of this one.

I knew if I added few natural

elements in and around the nest

I could give it a realistic look.

And here is the finished assemblage!

I used a small circle of cardboard wired to the nest

and elevated the back a bit with moss inserted in between.

Next, I added skeleton leaves, dried botanicals, feathers (all glued discreetly)

to give it that realistic look. And lastly of course I had to add speckled eggs!

I glued the base that I cut from cardboard to the bottom of the jar so it will

stay put and of course not shift during shipping.

A small section of a vintage bird book was placed behind

and also a branch with seed pods serves as a back drop too.

The top has been covered with a piece of natural scrim, secured with a rubber band

then wrapped in jute to continue the natural theme.

I even managed to squeeze in a sweet gum tree pod too!

I really love the way this piece turned out!

And now this wonderful old jar has a new purpose

and a promise of Spring ~

I've also added it to my Etsy store if you'd like to take a peek!

Just a short post this time but

thank you always for stopping by

to see what I'm up to!

Hugs and love,

Dawn