What says “”Twitterpated” more than a nest filled with eggs? This simple fabric collage is sure to add charm to your decor this spring and is easy to create. I used the Antiquities 02 JPG imported the image into my Microsoft Word program and printed out on fabric photo paper. I distressed the edges a bit with ink. Trim the access fabric from the image and adhere to a piece of Sherbert Wool Felt using fabric glue in the center. You may machine of hand stitch the edges on to the felt.
Add lace trim along the edges of the fabric collage with a sewing machine. A lace remant was adding to the center of the digital fabric print using fabric glue. Once dry add a few beads to give dimension. Set two eyelets in the top and run wire to make a hanger (or beautiful ribbon).
I made the eggs using Sculpey Ultra Light rolling them into little oval shapes. Once the clay has been baked, I painted the eggs using a dark aqua craft paint and distressed them using a honeycomb shade.
Create you nest from moss and floss using this tutorial:
Miniature Birds Nest and glue eggs (3) into nest. Then glue nest to center of collage using E6000 glue. Add a few vintage buttons and a bow to the wire hanger.
Collage Art Inspirations from Nancy Maxwell James
nancy,
what brand of photo paper do you prefer? i have tried several and have considered using the bubble jet set stuff to “make” my own. ant ideas?
thanks
Lovely collage – great idea!
This would look so cute in my “nesty/birdy” sunroom decor.
You are SO talented Nancy, every creation is gorgeous!!
just gorgeous Nancy!!
As usual you’ve outdone yourself. Wish I could creep into your mind for little while and pick ideas.
I have birdy stuff in our bedroom and bathroom and this would be lovely hanging from a metal wall pocket in my bathroom. Once again, you’ve inspired us all. Awesome.
I once used sculpey to make a “faux turquoise” stone for a bracelet that the stone had come out of. Nobody seemed to know the difference. That stuff is great to work with.