Birdie and a Nest


The new issue of Somerset Studio (May/June) is now available.  And inside you’ll see a couple of my projects in the “With One Stamp” department.

I used “The Nightingale” stamp (“Birds of a Feather” set from Tweety Jill, which contains 15 different stamps) to create this canvas…

…as well as this necklace (collage on bamboo tile).

With birds on the brain (which often happens, especially during this time of year), I used some wire (left over from a jewelry project that I recently goofed up) to create this cute, little nest.

Taking a tangled mess…

and turning it into a little nest feels satisfying.  And it’s an added bonus that this nest comes in handy for housing my beach finds of sand-tumbled stones.

The addition of a single feather (also from my collection of beach finds) seems to add a good measure of balance.

With the weather getting warmer I’ve been feeling especially energetic, with a strong urge to do some feathering of our nest.  So I’ll be stepping away for a couple of weeks while I gather the bits and pieces that I hope will make our home feel fresh and comfy…more modern yet still homey.  Our family has lived in our current home for about 8 years now, and I haven’t done much to it since we moved in…so it’s time.  And I’m excited!  How about you…have you been feeling an itch to do a home makeover also?



20 Comments, Comment or Ping

  1. laura huffman

    I have been feeling the urge, but will wait to do it in the fall. love your goof, and your canvas, and your necklace. always fun to check in on you.

    May 7th, 2012

  2. hi becky. yes, i am actually working on creating gentle spaces around my house. plants seem to be showing up all over the place.

    your pieces are wonderful. just bought this issue. spending some time in one of those gentle spaces to enjoy it.

    May 7th, 2012

  3. Just read my issue this past week and really loved that canvas. Hoping to actually be home this weekend and able to play a bit in the studio. I’m aching for some creative time. lol

    May 7th, 2012

  4. I haven’t had a chance to see this issue yet, always love seeing your work! Hope to make it to the bookstore on Thursday!

    May 7th, 2012

  5. Oh Becky, everything you make is gorgeous! I really mean that!

    May 8th, 2012

  6. ahhhhh.
    it is always
    lullaby
    + rest
    here.
    love your nest.
    xox

    May 8th, 2012

  7. ann marie

    Hey I just saw that issue last night and was going to email you this morning — I love the calming colors. And the little pop of turquoise on the wire …… BUT … you know I love my little nests, your wire one is so cool, I’m going to have to try that. Enjoy “renesting” your home!

    May 8th, 2012

  8. Thanks for the nice comments ladies. And Ann Marie, the turquoise pop of color is sewing thread (not wire)…just in case you’re thinking about making the collage.

    May 8th, 2012

  9. how sweet. i just adore creating with bird images and nature-inspired pieces. yours are always so inspiring becky. i especially love the wire nest with your beach finds. i have jars full of those white tumbled stones…..lovely. bonne chance “feathering” your own nest…i hope you’ll share your transformation when you are finished. 🙂

    May 8th, 2012

  10. Love your collages and the wire nest is wonderful! Hope you have fun feathering your own nest!

    May 8th, 2012

  11. Simply lovely, Becky. I adore your all of your bird pieces!!
    Hope your week is off to a great start!

    Hugs,
    Becky

    May 8th, 2012

  12. Linda K

    sweet nature inspired art as always dear Becky. Enjoy your time feathering your nest-I’m sure it’s going to be as fresh, inspiring and beautiful as your art is! We’re working on going thru various spaces,closets and drawers to get rid of clutter. It sure is a WIP after so many years of collecting and holding on to things but we really need to do it.

    May 8th, 2012

  13. Jani Howe

    Your projects are beautiful, as always, Becky – thanks so much for sharing. And this Spring, after waiting TEN years to do it, I’ve gone out and bought myself a very beautiful built-for-the-back reclining chair I’ve been saving for — in Cherry Red Leather. I feel better already, but it won’t arrive for 4 months! Meanwhile, I will be creative, that will keep me from feeling anxious! Good luck with your homemaking project, maybe we can have a peep in when you are done? I would love to see.

    May 8th, 2012

  14. I’m looking forward to seeing this issue of Sommerset Studio….and the nest, what a happy mistake that turned out to be! it’s lovely! Enjoy your ‘nesting’ time (O:

    May 9th, 2012

  15. Olive

    Oooh love the pretty necklace!
    Yes I’ve been aching to get some revamping done around the house but haven’t started yet. Maybe this weekend! Take care and thank you for sharing your wonderful pieces.

    May 9th, 2012

  16. Ahh Spring and birds just seem to be the perfect match. Your creations are serene and beautiful. Congratulations on your published pieces. Enjoy sprucing up your home…after all it is the nesting season. Blissful…

    May 9th, 2012

  17. I love your bird creations! How fun to gather ideas and redo your nest.
    We are redoing our FROG. I removed all of my crafting stuff from it and reorganized everything in the attic, except the Christmas bins. I look forward to hearing about your feathered nest! Spring is the perfect time for this type of endeavor~ Lovely creations 😀

    May 10th, 2012

  18. Becky that nest is just fabulous! And I love your intended use for it as well.

    We just moved into our new home about 3 weeks ago, and at first it was a big rush to get things unpacked, (my son was going in for a tonsillectomy the following week). Now however, I can slow down and add little touches of personality here and there, making each space uniquely us.

    May 10th, 2012

  19. It’s great to hear that many of you are in a happy, nesting mode…have fun and enjoy.

    May 11th, 2012

  20. I love your little wire nest, Becky. Always best to save those messed up patches of wire, right!?! Enjoy your nesting. Happy summer to you.

    May 11th, 2012

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