Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Birds of a feather~ Could they really be related???

Birds, eggs, and nests are some of my favorite things.
Last spring I was all about "reproducing" nature for inside my home.

Here are some nature-scapes made during this phase.














What a difference a year makes.

This year I am all about "Fantasy Birds."





These are birds I'd like to see in MY trees when I look out the kitchen window.






NO birds in nature EVER wore crowns or looked like these. They make me happy! I hope seeing them make you happy too.



Here some links to things I've made. These are currently being featured by Beyond the Picket Fence,Room to Inspire, 24Seven and Chippy! Shabby!.

It is such an honor to be featured on the blogs of these talented women. Thank you all so much!!!
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61 comments:

  1. StephanieMarch 17, 2010 at 12:19 AM

    Oh now I LOVE those birds! I have been noticing an obsession with me and birds lately...so far I am leaning towards simple birds, but yours are too cute! Might have to add a couple of those :)

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  2. Bella's Rose CottageMarch 17, 2010 at 1:25 AM

    I love the idea of fantasy birds with crowns in the trees, Singing away! A perfect dream :-) Bella

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  3. Linens Lace and LattesMarch 17, 2010 at 4:46 AM

    I love birds and think every bird should wear a crown like your creations! Happy St. Pat's day! deb

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  4. TheresaMarch 17, 2010 at 4:57 AM

    Sweet birds with their little crowns:) Love them! Have a creative day my friend!

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  5. Sissie's Shabby CottageMarch 17, 2010 at 6:15 AM

    What sweet birds! I like putting crowns and pearls on them too.
    Just using our imaginations is so much fun.

    hugs
    Sissie

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  6. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeMarch 17, 2010 at 6:24 AM

    Love all nests and of course your wonderful cloches. Stunning. The birds are so cute and fun. Hugs, Marty

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  7. Ribbonwood CottageMarch 17, 2010 at 8:01 AM

    I love those birds! And yes isn't it funny how we are drawn to something similar but different from a year ago. I love your decor from last year as well too. Who can resist a sweet little bird, or nest full of eggs. Our hearts swoon at the sight.
    Have a blessed day!!!
    Blessings,
    Debbie
    Does your birdie lay eggs? Big smile.

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  8. One Cheap B*tchMarch 17, 2010 at 8:23 AM

    Loving your "fantasy" birds! What a cute idea and they look so fancy!

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  9. SueMarch 17, 2010 at 9:36 AM

    I love the birds...can't say I've ever seen anything quite like them before. How fun!

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  10. LauraMarch 17, 2010 at 9:48 AM

    These are so cute. I can't get enough of birds lately.

    Feel free to stop by my blog and enter my necklace giveaway!

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  11. GiuliaMarch 17, 2010 at 9:52 AM

    A be-crowned & bejewelled bird...a must-have. Will have to have talk with the cat about this.


    Cheers, Joan.

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  12. JudiMarch 17, 2010 at 10:00 AM

    JOAN!! It was so great to see you featured at Chippy & Shabby in your booth surrounded by all of your creations! It also much be heart warming to see someone take your idea and make their own creations based on your ideas!!! Keep it coming! Judi

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  13. xinexMarch 17, 2010 at 10:52 AM

    Your creations are so pretty, Joan!...Christine

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  14. One Gal's TrashMarch 17, 2010 at 11:13 AM

    The birdies are delightful! It was fun to see photos of you at Grayslake, doing what you do. Hope the sale was a successful one.
    xoxo
    Pam

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  15. KateyedMarch 17, 2010 at 11:56 AM

    Oh, sooo charming!

    Suz

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  16. House and Garden BoutiqueMarch 17, 2010 at 12:27 PM

    Some great looking naturescapes! Very beautiful and unique!

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  17. Mary Beth @ Live. Laugh. Make SomethingMarch 17, 2010 at 12:44 PM

    Bee-You-tee-Full! The only thing wrong with a bird in nature is that it doesn't wear a crown... and I see that you have corrected this problem! I have become a follower and I invite you to drop in over at my place one day this week. until later...

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  18. DonnaMarch 17, 2010 at 4:28 PM

    Hi Joan, I really enjoy all your creations! It's funny how what we are so into one year, our taste change and, we are into something totally different the next. I'll be adding your Easter Blog Hop sign to my Blog and until next time, Donna...the 3rd sister

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  19. Laura @ 52 FLEAMarch 17, 2010 at 9:00 PM

    Way to go Joan! Your creations are wonderful and inspiring! I only wish I could have been at the show to see them and YOU in person! Someday soon!
    :)

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  20. Pansy Cottage GirlMarch 17, 2010 at 10:32 PM

    Looks like youve been busy nesting!
    Love it all.

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  21. Nancy's NotesMarch 18, 2010 at 1:13 PM

    Your fantasy birds are just lovely and oh so unique! I am so happy I dropped in, I am a new follower, your blog is wonderful!

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  22. annieMarch 18, 2010 at 1:24 PM

    your little fantasies are so tweet!!!!
    fresh and bright----ah spring!
    annie

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  23. UnknownMarch 18, 2010 at 4:06 PM

    ANY birds are the best!! Real or made up, it just doesn't matter. Great job! Can't wait to go to the other blogs and see your fun stuff!
    Lynn

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  24. Shona ColeMarch 18, 2010 at 9:26 PM

    oh wow, these are brilliant!
    I added your blog to the collage-directory, http://collage-making.blogspot.com/

    thank you for being part of the community :)

    Shona Cole

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  25. BadPennyMarch 19, 2010 at 3:12 AM

    really lovely - the first are so beautiful & the fantasy ones such fun & perfect for Easter !

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  26. UnknownMarch 19, 2010 at 10:51 AM

    I love, love, love the fancy birds.
    Yup, we would all be happy if we could see these birds flying around out there in the tress.
    Thanks for sharing your fancy birds, they made me smile and chuckle outloud.
    Michele

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  27. JessMarch 19, 2010 at 11:37 AM

    I just LOVE birds, so, of course, I love those. Thanks for posting at Favorite Things Friday and for the comment!

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  28. American HomemakerMarch 20, 2010 at 11:49 AM

    Beautiful! I love them :)

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  29. Yvonne @ StoneGableMarch 20, 2010 at 2:18 PM

    Gorgeous, gorgeous cloche. Beautiful birds and eggs! Happy Spring!
    Yvonne

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  30. Sonny GMarch 21, 2010 at 7:44 PM

    very pretty indeed~!

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  31. KammyMarch 21, 2010 at 7:56 PM

    I love these cloches Joan - and I don't know what to make of them "fancy" birds.....LOL !
    Kammy

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  32. Allison ShopsMarch 21, 2010 at 8:23 PM

    Love these. DD2 spotted a bird with a few things in a cloche this week, she purchased. I'll have to show her these.

    I hope you'll drop by AtticMag to see what Jane did for Met Monday.

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  33. SherriMarch 22, 2010 at 8:12 AM

    The crowned birds are ADORABLE!

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  34. Sandi~A Cottage MuseMarch 22, 2010 at 11:26 AM

    Every queen needs a crown, even a birdie queen!!

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  35. debMarch 22, 2010 at 5:34 PM

    Adorable!!
    *hugs*Deb

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  36. KimMalkMarch 22, 2010 at 9:23 PM

    Your fantasy birds are so fun.

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  37. AnonymousMarch 23, 2010 at 9:08 AM

    Beautiful way to display birds. They are all cute.

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  38. vignette designMarch 23, 2010 at 9:25 AM

    I love this post. Your vignettes under the cloches are fantastic. Love the crown adorned birdies.

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  39. Linda@Coastal CharmMarch 23, 2010 at 1:26 PM

    Your birdies are such cutie patooties...thanks for sharing them at my NIFTY THRIFTY TUESDAYS PARTY:)

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  40. UnknownMarch 23, 2010 at 1:58 PM

    Your birdie cloches are so charming, Joan! Love the different looks! Beautiful creations!

    Cheers!
    Tina

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  41. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsMarch 24, 2010 at 9:09 AM

    Oooh, I just LOVE your cloches!

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  42. Angie HoldenMarch 24, 2010 at 11:01 AM

    I love your old look and your new look!! :)

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  43. Room to InspireMarch 24, 2010 at 11:06 AM

    I think your fantasy birds are fabulous - I would love to look out and see a crowned bird flying by! Thanks for linking up to Be Inspired today!

    Chelsea

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  44. LVMarch 24, 2010 at 6:46 PM

    You did a great job on your nature creations. You have a lovely home and these add a nice accent to it.

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  45. Keetha BroylesMarch 24, 2010 at 7:24 PM

    Wait, wait, WAIT!!! Or as Lee Corso says on College Gameday, "Not so FAST my friend!"

    When I was in Africa, I was FASCINATED by a gorgeous black and white crane who was wearing a NATURAL bright red CROWN on the top of his head!!!!

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  46. UnknownMarch 24, 2010 at 9:58 PM

    I love those eggs--I want some! lovely nature scapes!

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  47. AnnMarch 24, 2010 at 10:01 PM

    You really have done a wonderful job decorating the glass cloche. Those domes or bell jars are so hard to find. Whenever I see one I grab it. Birds are certainly one of everyones favs.
    ann

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  48. UnknownMarch 24, 2010 at 10:10 PM

    I love the versions from both years!

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  49. PauletteMarch 24, 2010 at 10:12 PM

    I was gonna say I thought some birds had natural crowns but Keetha already said it--and saw one! Anyway, your work is gorgeous and so detailed. Really awesome!

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  50. DebbieMarch 25, 2010 at 3:07 AM

    You are so talented and creative. I love the birds with the crowns, they are so sweet.

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  51. Susan FreemanMarch 25, 2010 at 10:04 AM

    A bird wearing a crown is a great idea. Why shouldn't they wear crowns? After all, we can't fly

    Love,
    Susan and Bentley
    xxoo

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  52. LoriMarch 25, 2010 at 11:30 AM

    I'm in love with your birds! This is so cute!

    Thanks for joining Get Your Craft on Thursday. Please join me next week for another great party!
    Don't forget to enter my giveaway! I'll announce the winner at my next week party.

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  53. Reading RosieMarch 25, 2010 at 11:49 AM

    I love birds...real or almost real. These are lovely :)

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  54. UnknownMarch 25, 2010 at 12:27 PM

    I LOVE birds with crowns...they instantly make me smile :)

    Blessings!
    Gail

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  55. RoslynMarch 25, 2010 at 1:08 PM

    I like your nests from last year best! I guess I am much more of a realist. We have gorgeous humming birds, their colors are amazing but not as showy as the Aussie parrots I grew up with.

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  56. StaceyMarch 25, 2010 at 4:56 PM

    Love the birds- They're so bright and cheerful!

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  57. KelleyMarch 25, 2010 at 6:08 PM

    very cute... everyone should wear I crown! just so cute.

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  58. Carolyn @ My Backyard EdenMarch 25, 2010 at 6:49 PM

    I love your colorful fanciful birds!

    Thanks for linking up to Make it Yours Day at My Backyard Eden!

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  59. Andy PorterMarch 26, 2010 at 7:32 AM

    Those little crowned beauties are my favorite! Thanks for linking to Creative Cats!

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  60. LoriMarch 26, 2010 at 12:17 PM

    I featured this at Life As Lori. If would like to stop by and grab the I was featured button please feel free to do so.

    Lori

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  61. UnknownMarch 27, 2010 at 7:05 AM

    Love them and especially love the ones with little eggs... wow. You should see the little eggs my cockatiel lays! LOL Ive often thought of doing something like this with them, but I think they are too fragile!

    Visiting late from VTT,
    Tracy

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