An old, rustic drawer + a big, beautiful bird's nest = ART!

Why am I so in love with bird's nests?

Birds?

Speckled eggs?

I don't know why but I am ~

I guess because birds are so beautiful and simple yet look

at the complex structures they work so very hard on

to raise their babies in!

This is a real abandoned nest that one of the boys gave me

and it just had to be showcased ~

I've had this old drawer for years now and it

turned out to be the perfect size to hold the nest!!

The drawer measures a big 15" x 15"....and the nest?

Approximately 9" in diameter ~

I had to share my new artwork with you.....

now in my Etsy shop too!

Can you tell I'm obsessed with wiring stuff in now???

I love the cabinet of curiosities look of it I guess :)

I added the knob and decorative piece ~ tied with trim and twine...

My gift for you today?

A sweet dandelion that I encased inside of waxed paper....
I bought this little mini iron at Michael's with a coupon and
just ironed away on the waxed paper ~ it wipes right off too ~

I tried to make it look like the seeds were blowing away!

Now....to make something smaller and who knows? I may have to wire it in too!!

Have a wonderful Wednesday precious friends,

hugs and love,

Dawn

Something just a little bit different!

Oh yes.

I do love making things.

Are you sick of hearing that?

But every time I finish something new

I get that wonderful feeling again and

seem to realize just how much I really love it!!

SOLD!

Thank you Charllie!!!

Take the time....just to make a little something.

It could be a simple bookmark ~

or even frame something gorgeous

that you print from your computer.

Place the print over a fabric or scrapbook paper covered cardboard

and place it in the frame!

Sometimes, just one little thing will spark your creativity ~

Have a beautiful Tuesday my dear friends,

hugs and love,

Dawn

OK....don't faint ~

I actually made something!!!

In my studio!!! It's been waaaaay too long ~

I fell in love with an amazing antique moth print

that Karen of The Graphics Fairy

so graciously gifted her readers

and knew I would have to make something with it!

Here's my antique moth collage....

available in my shoppe too!

It feels so good to make something!!!



 I found a SWEET giveaway too!!!
Kristin of Faded Prairie is having a birthday celebration giveaway HERE ~

I hope you have a WONDERFUL Tuesday sweet friends ~

hugs and love,

Dawn

To gather . . .

These beautiful images are by John William Waterhouse ~
I've given this first one to you before and I never tire of it....
and second is so lovely too ~

And still in the gathering theme....new artwork!
A shallow drawer assemblage with a treasure pocket ~
A gathering of beautiful pieces of nature...
for purchase in my shoppe ~
SOLD....Thank you so much!!!!

Should you tire of the nature items....
they all can be removed to display another gathered collection!



Remember the chubby bird stamp that you all loved?
This is the set that it came from called "Bird Notes" from Crafty Secrets.
I purchased my set from Gail at Shabby Cottage Studio....
I'm not sure if she has any in stock right now but you could ask...if not just Google it!
That row of birds is one of my favs too!!



Here are a couple of sweet little Valentine's giveaways for you!!!
Sylvia of Lily's Pad and Petals is giving away this beautiful night light....
~ Just click here to enter ~



And Donna of Brynwood Needleworks is giving away a gathering of goodies!
~ Just click here to enter ~




Wishing you all a wonderful Wednesday sweet friends ~
hugs and love,
Dawn

Sweet friendship...

I finished my assemblage!
I just labor over each and every element....the balance, the colors.....
I love the wonderful quote on this one ~
friendship is so sweet and precious.
For purchase in my shoppe here ~

Remember the stamp holder?
Well, I remembered I had some glass bottles
that all matched and I dug them out and LOOK!!!
Do you not just LOVE THIS?
I simply can't sell it....I just love it!

I know so many of you have had terribly cold weather and snow storms.
Please stay cozy and warm this winter weekend ~

Artist Class begins Monday.....I can't wait!!!
I love all of the projects and will have to get busy creating some of them!
But the neat thing about it is, if I don't have time
I can still save all of the tutorials and images and
create them when I do have time!
There's still plenty of time to sign up and for 10.00 off the price
just type in
thefeatherednest


Wishing you a relaxing, cozy weekend!!!
hugs and love,
Dawn