Thursday, March 4, 2010

The soft colors of spring

Aren't these the perfect match~ the soft pastels of spring and EGGS?




The eggs are plastic from the thrift store ....




Altered with tissue and French graphics.







Embellished with flowers and gems from a thrift store wreath. The funny thing is that I sold just this kind of wreath when I had a store.




Then into a nest with shreds of a early 1800's book.





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  1. Kathy @ Sweet Up-North Mornings...March 5, 2010 at 6:21 AM

    Those are just fabulous...and how easy to make!
    Thanks for the inspiration...
    I'd love to try a couple of those little cuties!

    Have a wonderful day!
    xoxo~Kathy @ Sweet Up-North Mornings...

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  2. My Cottage CharmMarch 5, 2010 at 6:27 AM

    Thanks for linking up on my blog. :) I love your eggs!

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  3. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeMarch 5, 2010 at 6:50 AM

    Oh how fun. I forgot about covering eggs with tissue. I use to cover them with cloth too for a really country look. Such fun. Hugs, Marty

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  4. Diane and KellyMarch 5, 2010 at 7:40 AM

    Hi Joan,
    Love your eggs! The shredded paper is fun. Do you use a shredder or do you have to shred by hand?

    Kelly
    Second Hand Chicks

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  5. Blondie's JournalMarch 5, 2010 at 8:20 AM

    I love these Joan. Just fabulous. I love the bling on them!

    xoxo
    Jane

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  6. MelissaMarch 5, 2010 at 8:44 AM

    Beautiful - very inspiring...

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  7. SueMarch 5, 2010 at 9:02 AM

    I really love these, very elegant.

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  8. Linda-BMarch 5, 2010 at 9:34 AM

    These are wonderful! Thanks for posting your art.

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  9. KnittyMarch 5, 2010 at 9:38 AM

    Between your posts and the sun shining, I have such an itch to work on spring decor! I need to finish up the must-do list so I can get on to the fun stuff!

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  10. UnknownMarch 5, 2010 at 10:23 AM

    These eggs are lovely. Spring, I can't wait.
    Karen

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  11. DebbyMarch 5, 2010 at 10:26 AM

    Such a beautiful post, happy spring.
    debby

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  12. nathalieMarch 5, 2010 at 10:49 AM

    just one word...wonderfull...fabulous...i like.

    have a good we

    nathalie from chienrdslefroid

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  13. GiuliaMarch 5, 2010 at 11:03 AM

    Those are adorable...I think even I could make one. Alas, I am procrastinating upon an urgent purge of magazines. To put them in the recycling bins, I must walk past piles of grimy snow-ice. I'll think of the eggs as I whistle my way past.

    Have a great weekend, Joan.

    ciao

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  14. julieMarch 5, 2010 at 11:41 AM

    Well how absolutely sweet. They look like real trasures. I like...julie

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  15. RobynMarch 5, 2010 at 2:27 PM

    THOSE are just too sweet and sPringy! I REALLY LOVE THEM..thanks for the inspirations! I'm glad I found you through My cottage charm!

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  16. Laura @ 52 FLEAMarch 5, 2010 at 6:39 PM

    Hi Joan...
    Was planning on trying my hand at this sort of egg thing this weekend...don't know if I will get to it but yours turned out wonderfully! Supposed to get 50 degrees tomorrow...hoping our snow piles will melt away!
    :) Happy weekend...

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  17. UnknownMarch 5, 2010 at 11:37 PM

    Joan,
    These eggs are the BEST!!! We are past the phase of coloring eggs, but now.....can't wait for the grown up version!!!
    Lynn

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  18. BadPennyMarch 6, 2010 at 3:22 AM

    gorgeous so lovely for spring

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  19. SuzannMarch 6, 2010 at 8:32 AM

    LOVE this. My heart is dreaming of spring and sunshine and pastels and flowers and green grass...
    Okay, can ya tell I'm over winter? LOL
    Have a wonderful weekend!!!

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  20. Jennifer {Studio JRU}March 6, 2010 at 11:33 AM

    Oh... they are so pretty! I love the soft pastels!! Yes... they can almost make you forget about all the snow. ;)
    ~Jennifer
    www.studiojru.com

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  21. My Galveston CottageMarch 6, 2010 at 1:33 PM

    Sweet!

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  22. Brenda PruittMarch 6, 2010 at 7:06 PM

    How cute these are!
    Brenda

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  23. KimMalkMarch 6, 2010 at 7:41 PM

    A great way to chase off our long winter - These look so pretty!

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  24. Megan GunyanMarch 6, 2010 at 8:18 PM

    Very cute. They are grown up! I think I would enjoy displaying something like that in my home. Great job!

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  25. AndreaMarch 6, 2010 at 10:32 PM

    These are fabulous! Thanks for the inspiration. I was just this morning trying to decoupage foil onto my plastic eggs with no luck. The foil was too thick. all day I've been wondering what else I could try. You have definately inspired me. Thanks!
    Andrea

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  26. JeanMarch 7, 2010 at 9:16 AM

    Absolutely adorable! Jean

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  27. VictoriaMarch 7, 2010 at 11:56 AM

    Your eggs look fantastic, so unique!

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  28. Wanda LeeMarch 8, 2010 at 12:14 AM

    What a fabulous post!~ Such cache and artistry!I love and simply adore what you've created with the decoration of those Easter eggs!~ Thanks so much for sharing; you've inspired us all!..,

    This is my firstweek participating with Cheri's, 'Sunday Favorites',and what fun discovering what other people have posted!

    You are warmly invited to visit my blog as well, where I have featured my artwork for this week's blog party.

    Cheers from Wanda Lee @ The Plumed Pen

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  29. Room to InspireMarch 10, 2010 at 10:19 AM

    Oh my, these are lovely as well!

    Chelsea

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  30. Nice and Easy AntiquesMarch 17, 2010 at 8:55 AM

    GORGEOUS!!! I might have to copy these!

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  31. The Charm of HomeMarch 17, 2010 at 10:59 AM

    Great minds think alike. I was just about to mod podge some scrapbook paper to ordinary plastic eggs myself. Yours are wonderful! I love them.
    Come by my blog to win Rachael Ray bake ware.
    Thanks!
    Sherry
    www.thecharmofhome.blogspot.com

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  32. KateyedMarch 17, 2010 at 11:59 AM

    Wonderful!
    Suz

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  33. the old white houseMarch 17, 2010 at 1:15 PM

    So pretty Joan! I so enjoy your blog... Theresa

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  34. Mary Beth @ Live. Laugh. Make SomethingMarch 17, 2010 at 1:57 PM

    Bee-You-tee-Full! great, great job! 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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  35. Sandi~A Cottage MuseMarch 17, 2010 at 6:28 PM

    Eggsquisite!

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  36. Miss Gracie's HouseMarch 17, 2010 at 10:00 PM

    GREAT idea! I'm gonna have to try some...THANKS:)
    Rene'

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  37. Nice and Easy AntiquesMarch 18, 2010 at 10:25 AM

    Hi Joan! I just wanted to thank you for the egg inspiration! I made some yesterday, posted today and gave you credit for it. Thanks once again!
    Marcela

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  38. littlethings1March 19, 2010 at 9:07 AM

    Love your eggs ! I was inspired by your eggs also & was directed by Nice & Easy Antiques also ! Yoou have a fabulous blog !
    Eunice
    The Little Things

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  39. Kim from The Sheep's NestMarch 19, 2010 at 9:14 AM

    Beautiful eggs! Great blog, I'm off to explore more of your blog! Have a wonderful weekend. Kim

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