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on “Vintage Copper Rose”:“No matter what you call it, I like it.…” read »
on “Night Owl”:“That is so adorable, I love it!…” read »
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- on “Crazy Little Things”:
“My favorite is the pendant in your big picture. It looks dramatic and tribal. The other…” read »
- on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“Love your patinas! The yellow beads are pretty, but I think a cooler color (mint, turquoise)…” read »
- on “Rusty charms bracelet and ring”:
“I love charm bracelets, and you have a really nice mix of elements. Cool ring, too!…” read »
- on “Vintage Copper Rose”:
“Loving the pinks balanced by the chunky chain. Good one!…” read »
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on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:“Very pretty! Love your patina work.…” read »
- on “Dragonfly's Garden”:
“Love the design and different textures in this. Very pretty!…” read »
- on “Wrist Corsage”:
“Very pretty bracelet! Now is that petal beads or one whole flower bead?…” read »
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on “Dragonfly's Garden”:“Deb here's a picture so you don't have to tilt your head, fuzzy though it is…” read »
on “Dragonfly's Garden”:“LOL I have the greenish one too! Nice pendant for a good price.
Love what you…” read »
on “Dragonfly's Garden”:“I almost ordered the greenish one. Do you like the color? I actually love the necklace.…” read »
- on “Vintage Copper Rose”:
“Elegant design, lovely colors!!!…” read »
- on “Dragonfly's Garden”:
“TY I do too, I got another in a greenish yellow.…” read »
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- on “Rusty charms bracelet and ring”:
“Fabulous piece!!! I am partial to the look of different sizes, shapes, texture, and colors…” read »
- on “Wrist Corsage”:
“Lovely with perfect name!…” read »
- on “Plum Orchard”:
“This is so lovely! I love the inspiration behind the piece, and it depicts your story…” read »
- on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“Becky! How are you? I totally get the idea...but I already redid. I like the new version…” read »
on “Wrist Corsage”:“The metal came from Michaels. I cut it in half and curved it. Heated it…” read »
on “Wrist Corsage”:“Fabulous as usual!!
!!…” read »- on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
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“Deb, your design style has a name: "Wing it"
It takes a special kind of…” read » - on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
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- on “Sonya earrings”:
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Nesting Time
About this design:
Spring is a time for sweet bird nests. These have small turquoise 'eggs'. One even has a little blue bird watching over her babies.
Components:
copper wire and chain, poly clay bird, turquoise rounds and nuggets.Additional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Mar 18, 2013 at 3:21 pm #
Anna C WonderChick says:So cute! Love the bird with the nest too. I may have to make some wire nests.
On Mar 18, 2013 at 4:01 pm #
sweetjane says:This is really cute…really cute!!
On Mar 18, 2013 at 4:09 pm #
Jane MS says:Simply fantastic!
On Mar 18, 2013 at 4:35 pm #
foxhill designs vt says:Very cute! Love your wire work in the nest!
On Mar 18, 2013 at 5:21 pm #
Medieval Momma says:Adorable! I need to learn how to make wire nests too!
On Mar 18, 2013 at 6:23 pm #
beadinggma says:Very clever nest idea. Fantastic wirework.
I struggle with wire wrapping, sigh.
On Mar 18, 2013 at 6:57 pm #
Sarajo W says:I just saw these over on your blog…super cute!
On Mar 18, 2013 at 6:57 pm #
Sonja J says:Absolutely gorgeous! I love the little nest, it’s adorable! I’m currently waiting on some green kyanite beads to do a brass bird themed necklace, myself. I love seeing your work, it’s so inspiring!
On Mar 18, 2013 at 7:17 pm #
Asia says:Perfect for spring and Easter, I’ve been working on the bird nests myself, a little bit bigger to decorate the Easter table
On Mar 18, 2013 at 8:25 pm #
NY Bella says:This is adorable!! Perfect for Spring!
On Mar 18, 2013 at 10:26 pm #
Fresh Baked says:Thanks for your kind words, everyone! Looks like I’m not the only one with Spring Fever…if you’re interested in how to make a bird nest, there are several good tutorials on line. Just google “bird nest jewelry tutorial”.
On Mar 19, 2013 at 12:35 am #
Granny Chick aka Nancy says:This is marvelous. I see you have a web site but didn’t see prices nor how to purchase them. I looked for FreshBaked on etsy and found nothing there.
On Mar 19, 2013 at 2:10 am #
Orchid Betty says:This is really beautiful and cute, love the wired nest!
On Mar 19, 2013 at 9:14 am #
Ali says:This is a little “out of season” but here’s a quick tutorial on making wire wrapped birds’ nests I did a while back… http://www.limabeads.com/store.....gn?d=10745
Love the birdie sitting on her nest! Spring can’t get here soon enough!!
On Mar 19, 2013 at 10:33 am #
Fresh Baked says:Thanks, Ali, for the resource for the bird nest. Of course, I should have known you’d have a great one.
And Granny, at this point I do not have an on line store, only in stores in my area. However, if you contact me through email, I’m happy to let you know prices and purchasing info. lyndacarson@cox.net
On Mar 19, 2013 at 11:11 am #
Ed C says:Great idea! I like them. Wire wrapping is something I need to get in to.
On Mar 19, 2013 at 12:33 pm #
puppychick labratbecky says:Love these!! Thanks for the tutorial, Ali!!! I am definitely going to try this!
On Mar 19, 2013 at 7:04 pm #
Crazy Chick Frida says:Adorable, love your wirework!!
On Mar 20, 2013 at 8:59 am #
Deb Harding says:These are both so-o-o-o cute.