Seasonal elements are such an important part of decor here at StoneGable. And my go-to Spring details are nests.
I love them all the more this year!
Making these nest inspired pictures was so much fun and so very easy...
They will become part of my Spring mantle (look for upcoming post) and will eventually end up in a guest bedroom I am in the process of redecorating.
I made 2 different pictures that will be used as part of a grouping.
Each picture is a little different but with the same great seasonal elements!
This is a project so easy that a novice crafter will have great success!
STONEGABLE 3D SPRING NEST PICTURES
1. Use frames with mats. I found frames 50% off at a local craft store... and they had great mats! I chose one long and one square.
2. Using my computer's imaging program I typed french words about birds (http://translation.babylon.com/english/to-french/) in Edwardian Script in sepia. I then made 2 copies to fit the 4x6 opening in the mats.
3. Using the french sepia writing, I superimposed the word "Nest" over the french wording and made 1 copy.
4. I cut the wording out leaving a generous border... aliened them with the mats and used double stick tape to hold them in place taped them to the back of the mat.
5. I put the mat back in the picture frame and put on the back of the frame. Discard the glass.
6. I hot glued some feathers and a couple of eggs in the nest. I like a wild and twiggy looking nest, so I pulled pieces out of the nest here and there to give it a loose look. I hot glued a nest to the center of the center picture.
7. I chose 3 eggs of different sizes and glued them to the bottom picture. I glued the largest egg to the center of the picture first. Then glued an egg to either side of the middle egg, trying to space them evenly.
I used the same process for the square frame but I used burlap as the background.
TAAAA-DAAAA!
Pretty Spring nest pictures!
Beautiful and so unique.. Love them..wow
ReplyDeleteLOVE these! What wonderful creativity! Thanks for the easy tutorial, too.
ReplyDeleteThese are so cute, Yvonne! You always have the greatest ideas - thanks so much for the tutorial. I had a little bird surprise that I wrote about. Seems birds are on all our minds with Spring fast approaching!
ReplyDeleteThese are fabulous!!! Love the idea and it sounds very doable! Thanks for the tutorial. Maybe I'll do something similiar for the NEW HOUSE:):):)!!!!!!!!!! XO, Pinky
ReplyDeleteHi Evonne,
ReplyDeleteYour pictures are so beautiful!!Perfect year round.I know they will look beautiful with your spring decor.Thanks for another great idea.
Kathy
Sorry i spelled your name wrong yvonne.I must be getting old!!
ReplyDeleteKathy
I love both of them, Yvonne! I love decorating with nests and eggs all year long.
ReplyDeleteI'm a big fan of birds nests and these are sooo gorgeous. You created something very beautiful.
ReplyDeleteJen @ Muddy Boot Dreams
Yvonne, I think you should brag, these turned out great, I have an image on pinterest where they did something similar and I loved the idea. I am keeping it in my memory bank, but we know how the old memory can fail us at times so it is safe on Pinterest.
ReplyDeleteYou can go here to see it if you like.....
http://pinterest.com/pin/230950287111164950/
Happy Happy Spring!!
kathysue
OH I LOVE!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a clever crafting idea, and a great tutorial, thank you so very much!
The owner of Nest at Finch Rest may have to do that! : - )
(Fond of nests ya know!)
This sings of spring, Yvonne!
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful!
~ Maria
ps.
A little question, Yvonne... I'm having trouble pinning from the little Pinterest button at the end of your posts. {Is it supposed to be a little reminder or a working button? Thanks Yvonne!}
Oh my, I love this tutorial.
ReplyDeleteNow to see if I have imaging on my computer.
Thanks...Linda
Hi Yvonne! Thank you for stopping by!
ReplyDeleteI pinned from my bookmarks in my toolbar. It's such a great tutorial to share! I thought there was glass in front of the frame ~ it's so lovely!
I love birds and of course, all that surrounds them ♥
*Maria
ps.
The problem with the pin button {at the bottom of the post} could be my old laptop ~ I'll try it next time on my newer desktop PC. Thanks, Yvonne}
Wow, I love the background and the 3D nest!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, Yvonne!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, Yvonne - this is fantastic. I can just see the possibilities for other holidays and/or themes too. I feel a "copy" coming on! Jane
ReplyDeleteGreat project Yvonne, sounds pretty simple, I am wondering what font you used for the word Nest. It is a beautiful one. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThe script is "Edwardian Script"
DeleteHi Yvonne! Oh, these are gorgeous and unique. I love them and you're so creative.
ReplyDeletebe a sweetie,
shelia ;)
LOVE LOVE them Yvonne!!
ReplyDeleteThis is so precious. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Love it and may copy :)
ReplyDeleteDebbie
Yvonne, I'm so glad you're back to blogging. I love so many of your ideas that you share.
ReplyDeleteStunning! Truly, Yvonne...this is a really fabulous project! WOW!! May I say, the blogging world missed you, and we are so happy to have you back! You are always so creative, and your photography, recipes, and creative ideas are incredibly inspiring!
ReplyDeleteI need more time to dive back in to all of your new posts. They are so gorgeous I need to read them twice!
Welcome back! xo-Lisa
they are lovely. thank you for sharing
ReplyDeleteblessings
barbara jean
Wow! Those would cost a fortune in a retail store. They are just wonderful. Thanks for sharing how to make them with us. I am following you now. I saw your post featured at "Cowgirl Up".
ReplyDeleteI love this and doubly so because they were a DIY.
ReplyDeleteI love quick and easy projects. This one is precious! Bird nests are my favorite thing to decorate with in the spring!
ReplyDeleteI see a copy cat in my future...I sooo love these...such a beautiful and creative project...
ReplyDeleteHi Yvonne,
ReplyDeleteYour Spring Nest pictures are just so beautiful and very elegant...
The eggs and nest are just perfect!
All the Best,
Christine
Hi Yvonne, I love this! You did such a beautiful job. it turned out lovely!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Debbie
Oh it is simply adorable! Love it! Hugs and blessings, Cindy
ReplyDeleteI love these! I would love to try these but I don't know what a computer imaging program would be. Is that like photoshop? If so, I have no hope! haha..
ReplyDeleteHow about using Microsoft word to write with... or your version of that. You could also get scrapbook paper and use that too.
DeleteHope this helps!
Yvonne
So no glass - even easier than I thought, I thought I was going to have to find a think frame to hold items for 3D. How did you manage to get Nest to print on top of the other words or did you just insert the paper in the printer and printed "Nest" from another document?
ReplyDeleteI have an "insert" option and superimposed the word.
DeleteAbsolutely lovely!! I like decorating my home with seasonal elements, too. :)
ReplyDeleteI didn't see it, but what type of eggs did you use? Are they real or some from the craft store? I haven't looked for faux eggs and want to know. Glad you're back!
These are all faux eggs. I have been collecting them at different craft shops.
ReplyDeleteWhat great inspiration. They're both lovely !
ReplyDeleteJust the type of ideas I'm looking for for my Easter decorations! Thanks for sharing the tutorial!
ReplyDeleteYvonne, I just love this! Thank you so much for sharing such a great DIY project! And you know I pinned it ; )
ReplyDeleteSharon
Just love them both! And the tutorial is one that even I can pull off! LOL Stopping by from Wow Us Wednesday. Thanks so much for the idea and the tutorial. :~)
ReplyDelete~Mary
How creative! I love this. Dianne
ReplyDeleteVery unqiue and beautiful pictures. I love the sepia coloring. Great inspiration.
ReplyDeleteAnn
What darling nest art you made :))
ReplyDeleteSo pretty Yvonne~~~!
Have a blessed Sunday evening,
Kay Ellen
Just beautiful. Great to have you be a part of Seasonal Sundays!
ReplyDelete- The Tablescaper
Amazing! You are so creative!! Thanks so much for linking up at Fantabulous Friday @ Little Becky Homecky this week! :)
ReplyDeleteKatie @ Little Becky Homecky
I LOVE this! Thanks for sharing the tutorial. I'm going to make one of these for my home. I made a spring frame last year that I've shared on my blog that was 3 D as well. Great job on the art!
ReplyDeleteYvonne,
ReplyDeleteThese Spring prints are gorgeous! I adore anything with birds, eggs and nests...not only in the Spring...but all year through. As I'm enjoying your easy ~ to~ follow directions, the birds are chirping outside my open window. Ah~h~h Spring has Arrived!
Fondly,
Pat
I love it and will try this too. I am confused though, so what did you do with the glass? Is it on the frame and if so, how did you get the eggs to fit between the canvas and the glass? Thanks!
ReplyDeleteNo glass! Just put the frame together without the glass. Great question. You will love the outcome!
DeleteLoved this Yvonne, I pinned it on my pinboard... DIY's worth doing!! This is definitely worth taking the time to do and I am not a Diyer!!
ReplyDeleteKathysue
Since my blog is The Daily Nest, I must...I repeat must make these! You are so talented!! Definitely pin-worthy!! ~Kathy
ReplyDeletewww.thedailynest.com
I just love this project. Do you have a template to download of the background page and "Nest"? So beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love your pictures! I don't have anything on the walls of our guest bedroom yet as I wasn't sure what I wanted. Now I do! We live on 20 acres of heavily wooden land & love anything "birds". Have two matching antique night stands on each side of the bed, with wooden lamps. Going to paint the night stands a red to match the cranberry red on the lamp shades. Will paint the base of the lamp shades black to match the frames. Wah-la! Thank you for all your great ideas! Love your blog!
ReplyDeleteYvonne,
ReplyDeleteYou never cease to amaze me with all your fabulous talents. I pinned these pictures onto my design ideas board. Now if I just had your energy to get all these projects finished. Fantastic job! You haven't forgotten that I will work with you as an editor on your books? LOL You could start with an e-book.
Judith