As cold as it is outside right now, we know that spring is on
it's way. I usually put a different wreath on our front door,
but I think it's about time for a change. So I have been
collecting all sorts of items, tucking them away
until I had a plan.
Pretty, small treasures that caught my eye, got put
aside. This little tarnished silver crown was the piece that started the theme.
I wanted the wreath to look fairly natural.
Almost as if the bird came, found a bare wreath and
then created a home. A nesting wreath.
This little wooden bird hadn't been painted yet.
So I did the first coat on her body dark brown and the wings grey.
Once dried, I used chalk paint, and a dot of brown for her eyes.
Then she was aggressively sanded and waxed.
I hot glued dry moss, extra twigs and raffia
into all the bigger openings along the wreath.
The nest is layers of fabric, recycled paper,
burlap and a lot of hot glue.
Using some of my leftover fabric, I stencilled
a tiny WELCOME banner. Then a few skeleton keys
were aged and hung at beginning and end of
the welcome banner.
I love the texture of the wreath against
the strength of the black door.
It makes a nice contrast.
If you look closely you can see the sparkly beads
that I added. They are beads that I have had in my bead
box for about 2 years. I never could make them work in any
of my projects, until now.
I wanted just a hint of color, a little touch of blue...
yes, like a robins egg blue! The ribbon was too bright, so I Chalk Painted it.
Not an easy task, but made it look
weathered and aged.
Now I am waiting until I can do a little
planting out here....
Brrrrrrr.
planting out here....
Brrrrrrr.
I am partying with
Abby, your wreath is adorable - just love it! It caught my eye over at the Metamorphosis Monday Party.
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Dear Abby,
ReplyDeletehow lovely a crown and a bird!!!
All the best
Elisabeth
So Chic Abby. I would love for you to share on my Chic By You Linky Party. Hope to see you there. ChicByTab
ReplyDeleteAbby, this is so charming! Love the bird and pretty details you added. Thanks so much for your visit and sweet comment over at my place :)
ReplyDeleteJeanette
Very pretty wreath!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing on Chic By You. Please come by and share next week.
ReplyDeleteOh I love this, what a fabulous wreath. Thanks tons for joining Inspire Me. Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeleteThat is such a charming wreath! I love everything you added to it. I think making wreaths is fun.
ReplyDeleteThis is the sweetest wreath ever! Thank you so much for sharing it on THT!
ReplyDeleteThat's beautiful Abby! I will feature it today at the Home Sweet Home party.
ReplyDeleteSherry
I love your Spring wreath! I love the natural look. I featured you on my blog this week at Boogieboard Cottage. Have a blessed week, Mary
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous wreath! I want one for myself, LOL! I laugh because I am not talented like you. My D-I-Y efforts are generally so-so at best and laughably bad at worst. I love the juxtaposition of the little bird and the crown. Want that crown. I sponsor prizes for girls and women who play in a local chess tournament where I live and the winner in each section also gets a gift bag with chessly-related items. The beautiful small crown would be a perfect item! Your wreath has made me think of spring while I sit here still shivering looking out over tons of snow and ice in the backyard. Sure doesn't feel like spring is coming here any time soon! Visiting from Cozy Little House Tweak It Tuesday.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much ladies! The crown is from Micheals...in one of their bins, lots there and I think it was about $2 or $3.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! I love everything you've done!!
ReplyDeletefollowing on Bloglovin' Thanks for visiting me & leaving such a sweet comment! xox
So cute! I love it! Thanks for sharing at my first link party!
ReplyDeleteFabulous wreath ! Love it !
ReplyDeleteCute, Cute, Cute!! The birds at my house would like it so much that they would carry away some of it to build their own nest!!
ReplyDeleteJust wanted to let you know that you are featured on my Inspire Me linky party. Be sure to come by and grab your featured button. Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeleteAbby, such a cute wreath for Spring! Maybe it will get here soon!
ReplyDeleteI love the look and textures in your wreath, Abby! Thanks for sharing it at Revisionary Life Thrifty Life Thursday. You'll be a feature later today. :)
ReplyDeleteWell, by now your know everybody loves your wreath and so do I. Congratulations on all your 'being featured' ... well deserved.
ReplyDeleteI do hope it welcomes Spring ... I am ready for it.
Found you at Revisionary Life Thursday.
Blessings,
Audrey Z. @ Timeless Treasures
Your post has been featured at Sundays from Home! http://thoughtsfromalice.blogspot.com/2014/03/sundays-at-home-no-2.html
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ReplyDeleteStopping in from Alice's...your wreath is simple and lovely...it definitely looks like the little bird made a home! :)
ReplyDeleteXO,
Jane
I've just come over from Alice's as well. Your wreath is just gorgeous...just the thing for Spring! ~ personallyandrea
ReplyDeleteMe too, over from Alice's. Boy, darling, darling wreath!
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