Even though it is a windy, 61 degrees as I write this, the sun is shinning brightly and the birds twittering madly. So, it feels springy. Especially as I paint these.
I just have a thing for nests. There is something about them that draws me in. In the winter, when the leaves are absent from the trees, I love how you can see each one, perched in the between the branches. I work at The Dove's Nest which is really cool. Cozy, sweet little nests are just a favorite thing of mine.
Bird song is always a fave as well. As opposed to Sister song. Which is not me being mean. She knows it annoys me. Her singing. And just like a real sister...well, I'm convinced she does it on purpose. But bird song, always lovely.
That was the inspiration for this little 7x7 canvas. I added bits of vintage sheet music, seam binding and vintage buttons. I liked it so much, that I decided to go mad and paint lots of things with a bird nest on it.
Picture frames.
Peat moss cups. I have looked for these FOREVER. Was delighted to have finally found them.
Thought it might even make a cute house warming gift for my niece, personalized for her upcoming wedding date.
A flower pot.
And of course, tags. Today if it sits still long enough, it just might get a nest painted on it.
Maybe.
Happy Friday.
PS...all of these nestie stuff...on my Etsy.
YOuRe Nesting~ they look great..skeery cat though..
Posted by: Tina Wright | February 20, 2009 at 12:54 PM
AMAZING! Girlie, I swear you got more talent in one little finger than the majority of us have in our whole body. Tell me about your furbabe? What sort of kitty is he/she?
Posted by: Lisa | February 20, 2009 at 01:05 PM
He's not skerry...he's sweet! :D And fluffy!
-yap cat
Posted by: Cindy | February 20, 2009 at 01:06 PM
Lis, he's a Tuxedo Cat (black and white) that thinks he's a dog. He fetches and love balls. He's very furry and VERY soft. He is a sweetheart!
-yap cat
Posted by: Cindy | February 20, 2009 at 01:08 PM
love the nests and the bits and bobs you added to the canvas. really like the tags. so sweet.
Posted by: patti mullican | February 20, 2009 at 02:58 PM
Darn! meant to ask where did you find the pots?
Posted by: patti mullican | February 20, 2009 at 02:59 PM
hmmmm
Posted by: [email protected] | February 20, 2009 at 04:21 PM
Love the nest tags!
Posted by: Jen R Sanctuary arts at home | February 20, 2009 at 05:22 PM
I love all the nesty work!
Posted by: Brook | February 21, 2009 at 10:32 AM
Ooh, I love all your nesty goodies! Very springy!
Becky
Posted by: Wonders Never Cease | February 21, 2009 at 02:59 PM
I'm glad I found you too thanks to your sweet comment you left me!
I see we have a mutual friend Miss Tina! She's too sweet!
Your little nests are precious & I love those little tags. I wish I could paint like that but I can barely sign my name and make it ledgible!
Jodie
everything vintage
Posted by: Jodie (everything vintage) | February 21, 2009 at 06:54 PM
oh I love all those - nest w/blue eggs are my absolute favorite!
Posted by: jerusalem G | February 22, 2009 at 05:52 PM
Oh, I love these Cindy! The colors are wonderful, I too have a thing for nest.
Thanks for a little spring!
Happy day,
Mary
Posted by: Mary | February 23, 2009 at 05:40 AM
ohmygosh...where did you find the peat moss cups...i starting looking for those over a year ago, and still haven't found any...do tell, please...i love all of your nested goodness, the frame and tags most of all!!!
Posted by: Lori | February 23, 2009 at 10:26 AM
Loving them all! SO cute!
Posted by: Vicki Chrisman | February 23, 2009 at 10:57 AM
What wonderful creations! You are so talented!
~Lolly
Posted by: Lolly Busey | February 23, 2009 at 04:30 PM
Oh Cindy! I am SOOOO loving your little painted nests! That 7x7 canvas is FABULOUS!!!
Hugs,
Shannnon
Posted by: Faith and Chocolate | February 23, 2009 at 08:25 PM
OMG! I love all of those little nests!!
Posted by: rboin | February 24, 2009 at 10:33 AM
Love love love the painting. Here is a funny....the guy I was engaged to before Scott his last name was ....."birdsong"! Wouldn't that of been a hoot for a musician like to have that last night. But, praise the Lord I didn't....he was so mean! LOL!
Love ya,
S
Posted by: shawna mathis | February 24, 2009 at 06:38 PM