Wednesday, June 2, 2010

FOR THE BIRDS, PART DEUX...

As our weather gets hotter (we should hit 107 degrees next week) I think, more and more, about those cool, afternoon rain storms back home...and the precious Columbines that grow in the shade of my mountains that I miss in the summer (I do love my desert, though - and notice I said I miss them in the summer...this CO girl doesn't miss the snow!).

Have had this beautiful, large brass stamping squirreled away for a "project unknown", until last evening (and thanks to Heather French and Suzan, at oldgreymare, for some creative inspiration on just how to utilize it, FINALLY....and this one's for me, while I'm still into the whole "bird thing").  Creamy pearls and clear crystals from an old Vegas chandelier (oh yes, they are abundant in this town, when old fixtures are replaced with new ones in the casinos), plus three pearl "eggs", sitting in a nest of brass wire - all perched atop my newest little acquisition from an afternoon of antiquing...a bone china souvenir saucer, handpainted with my beautiful state flowers.

Not quite an ALL white post, but creamy enough to play along on White Wednesday...shout out to Kathleen at Faded Charm for hosting the fun.  There is some really incredible inspiration to be found on those pages...make sure to check it out!

6 comments:

oldgreymare said...

Love it!

I am determined to make a nest soon. Sarah has promised to help, and she gave me three blue eggs to use. Wish we could play at the show Friday, but I know your trip is much more important.

When you get back we have to get together OK? pinkie swear?

z

Jackie said...

Oh I can't wait to make something fun with mine, I am thinking more rock edge, like something free-bird with it!! Your necklace is fabulous as usual!!

Katie@LeBeauPaonVictorien said...

I LOVE this!!! Gorgeous! You are so talented! ;-)

{Bellamere Cottage} said...

Not that I'd want it to be 107, but it's realllly cold and WET here right now in the Pacific Northwest.....I need two pair of socks and the posies need some sunshine...

Love your art.

Warm blessings,
Spencer

Pat K said...

This is gorgeous Tanya.

Colleen said...

Hey Girlfriend!

Absolutely beautiful!!!