I have gotten several e-mail about how I made the nest pictures. I decided to do a tutorial. I a used cereal box and cut off the extra part of the box. You will need soft pastels, damp paper-towel, hairspray and embellishments.
To make the nest, I shredded a page from an old book. I just drizzled glue in a half circle and set a handful of shredded paper on the glue. DO NOT push it down. Let is dry and shake off what did not stick. Then add dabs of glue to the nest (to fill in) and do the same thing again with the shredded paper. I copied a picture of a bird from an old book and cut that out. I tore paper that looked like old wallpaper and then glue the rest. Ta-da. Very easy and fun.
PS. I am sorry for the misspelled words. I saved the pictures before checking them and do not want to redo them :-)
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Posted by: Vincent68651a | June 29, 2007 at 09:21 AM
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Posted by: Vincent68651a | June 29, 2007 at 09:21 AM
I have missed visiting! It is good to be home, but might be awhile before I get caught up. I'll come back to get details on the nest as soon as I get settled in, I would love to make one. They are so pretty
Posted by: karla nathan | May 27, 2007 at 07:48 PM
Great tutorial, thank you!
Posted by: Carola | May 27, 2007 at 02:59 PM
Thanks for sharing. I do love these. It is such fun to see where you displayed yours. So perfect! What a welcome!
LA xo
Posted by: thepinkkitchen | May 23, 2007 at 03:50 PM
A great collage idea, Clarice, and yours looks beautiful on the wall. I like that it can be made from items we all have around. Thanks for the directions!
Debbie
Posted by: Debbie | May 23, 2007 at 05:15 AM
Clarice,
Thanks for sharing the instructions, which by the way, are classic Clarice instructions...
Jill 00
Posted by: Jill | May 23, 2007 at 04:30 AM
What a wonderful project! Thanks for the step by step. You're an artist, Clarice!
Posted by: Susan | May 23, 2007 at 04:13 AM
Dear Clarice,
your nest is beautiful. I really like the luck little bird with the crown.
Posted by: constance | May 22, 2007 at 05:17 PM
Love the nest! I am just beginning to delve into collage, and I appreciate the tips. Thanks!
Posted by: Breanna | May 22, 2007 at 12:35 PM
How do you do it.....making *something* beautiful out of bits of nothing? You MUST be a fairy!
~Jody
Posted by: Gumbo Lily | May 22, 2007 at 10:56 AM
Hi Clarice
I've really enjoyed reading your blog. I loved the post on making violet syrup. I make my own cordials but I've never seen this one before. I've linked to you if this is ok.
Posted by: Isabella in the 21st Century | May 22, 2007 at 09:56 AM
Clarice, how fun, a mini class, right here on your blog! Thank you so much for the instructions, it is so nice of you to share! I love how yours turned out, and it looks wonderful in your home.
Wishing you a lovely week,
Lidy
Posted by: Frenchgardenhouse | May 22, 2007 at 08:49 AM
A cereal box? Leave it to you to be so resourceful!
Posted by: Sarah | May 22, 2007 at 06:09 AM
These are lovely in the pictures (and your tutorial is very helpful) but they are even more gorgeous in person.
Very nice, Clarice!
Posted by: Mary | May 22, 2007 at 12:37 AM
Clarice, I love the photo of this colage by your front door with the urn and nest below it. How welcoming and creative!! I love this project, but I couldn't make nything as wonderful as yours!
Posted by: sara, the house of charm | May 21, 2007 at 10:19 PM
It's very generous of you to share your tutorial Clarice. I think these turned out really wonderful. I like the paper nests too!
Thank you for taking the time to tell us how you made them!
Posted by: Mrs.Staggs | May 21, 2007 at 10:08 PM
Thank you so much for the instructions, Clarice! I love the shredded paper nests!
Kelli
Posted by: Kelli | May 21, 2007 at 08:49 PM