Bragfest Tuesday

I see my friend Jan

has featured my nests on her blog,
so here is a bit more about me and my art.
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Thought maybe if you were new here you might like
to know something about the artist
who creates for her store, and this blog.
That's me! =0))

I love to find treasures to create my art.
All my nests are made from flora I find on my morning walks,
and a few other fun finds to add to them.
I make my own bird nests, and am always looking for new
and unique homes for them
You know those birds will build a nest about anywhere,

Like.....

Old Light fixtures.....
(This is one of those old fixtures that hung upside down.
Makes a beautiful home)


simple little silver coasters, painted black.
(sold)


jewelry box
(my sweet Granddaughter Isabel)
(sold. box not granddaughter) =)
(Please click on any pictures to enlarge them)

Red Lantern
(For Christmas?? add greenery around it)
available
(and I have a bird for it now!)

this was a plain little box...

now a bird nest home.
(sold)
another sweet little box.

framed piece in beautiful blue

flower nest on glove
I make these little nests all the time.
This one has "Love, Joy, Hope, and Blessings" on the petals.

(flower nest tutorial on side bar)
(both sold)

This is a tiny cloche on a glass base.
Only4" high.
And nest is less than 2".
(This one is sold, but I have 'fixin's for 3 more)


How about a collage in pretty blue frame?

(sold)
More fixin's avaiblable

spoon easels with nests on them. Fun!!
(I make the tiny eggs out of dough art)

(One blue spoon nest left- not pictured)
$10.00

Here is a simple idea.

Tiny, Vintage Coin Purse. (new)
This little purse is only about 3" across.
available

I'm braggin' on my students who
made some cute nests in a class I taught.
It was our first nest class at the store.
There will be more!
Old Trowel. (sorry for sideways pic)
and a partly burned out candle.
Talk about creative!!


A little framed nest, and
nest in a baby shoe.

And these last 3 are my all time favorites!!!

I LOVE this one!

I really had fun with these two and hope to do more.

The fun part is, that even though you are using the same
elements in a lot of these, they are all uniquely different!

And here is an old coffee grinder with no drawer.
A perfect place for a duplex!

There are tutorials on my side bar for
some of the nests and other treasures I make.
The ideas for homes are endless.

Please show me if you make any,
so I can brag about you too! =)

I want to thank Jan for featuring my nests,
and for hosting the bragfest each week!!
Please go visit and see all the other creative treasures.

Blessings

barbara jean

Go HERE to visit my store.

Sweet New nests, and Some Blue for You.

Some blue.

A project coming soon, I hope. =)
( my problem, deciding which of the three projects I want to do in it!)
(Nestie Things, Music and Vintage Ephemera, or Pretty Pinks.)
(blue mat can be changed.)
What do you think?

More Spring blue for you.
A nest on a spoon easel.
(sold, thank you)

Those birds will build a nest anywhere.
Even on top of this rusty, copper lantern.
(a thrifty find.)
I have two more I can make into nests! =)

My newest nest,
and one of my art pieces.

Close up.
Sweet little metal candle holder,
already shabby with time.
One of my thrifty finds!

On top, a sweet doily, and one of my hand-crafted nests.
And, look close, a raffia bow, and rusty key.

Sorry for this big space.
Every time I tried to get rid of it,
I was sent back to edit!

I'm joining in on these special Memes today.
Please go see all the other wonderful treasures,
and thank our wonderful hostesses.

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