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My Favorite Spring Tablescape

<img alt="IMG_5481" border="0" height="472" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk27WRxefWix9ZZVrAIzI4OUlQMGatj4vt2zM_WHrHCWbs8xBjvOMSd-NJvg-DlV2Pw042-BH9tPrHQTnNeLQ4HGRNnMXaZKenwZvbzOsJOA0EdBku59quZNg7LNp7Uw2jk90Q1C6FfaLd/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="IMG_5481" width="644" />Today I am revisiting one of my favorite posts…my sunny spring tablescape. And I am betting you will recognize some of the photos because they have become my signature… <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0K1CJ1QIBk9WarNhkYqs_z0PemfOf53opOYQAwWUuLDMD7ZGQWqDQPg5a8rgUXdtzEMg8HOhncWWxAomNlucz3uKUjT8l2uoUwRbP5M593l3LH0aPsESIx1Gcn2eXy2xGxr0YeVYzmUdi/s1600-h/IMG_5477a%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_5477a" border="0" height="484" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGsrHkNgC6uA0QWi5Tnmze42QCnoTtVcq21a467lx5aV3pD30Y76LnNx_wB34xKgm8txrAjka2YI6AoYPaW5gP5HjYFevlLXXtc8A86RnRoFqtwyWuoVWxxdqhE97YRSIazHIGfoMsfnzJ/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="IMG_5477a" width="644" /></a>…my blue and white plates topped with green pears! They were taken in March, 2009…when I had only been blogging for about 4 months. The afternoon sun was pouring in through the Palladian window, creating interesting shadows. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHA_CYbFXVgx_EzCRI99oVFuB0H95wzIqDo7c3FXmSLyivJMmYjgeATRtdqOcaox-nSJvE6AgPyvCrzVo53Kf4sr-zzR8HMHAKDnHZXRaOhS9W86sdDLU9ZOekFpwBFLApbXiabGq53pun/s1600-h/IMG_5480%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_5480" border="0" height="772" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJXsdNy6Y8zmly09nI5r1pxpZ2u2uJg4h7WYrUI5YWslMyoM_BfgM_rU7PkrDmPyV4hCjoiLdPaPoyr-c7lb-nwjM7XFnTSjoRUV5BvfqqlFvsFRNOVFhA2MpVWhapGHTQ9GpSMIUD6hwt/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="IMG_5480" width="580" /></a>If you were blogging then, I am sure you will recognize the bunny on a stick! lol They were all the rage! I don’t think Pier One could keep them in stock. And…do you know that they still have them? Yep. I saw them again just the other day! <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEYQUrGx47zbbnCdFkvuyvxmkHOYQdeBNXE9_AkHm8Tq39xWQ3YFKRkjrKL5fOAsJASxBBLaJh118MdsE2C9xHl1Rh_ooAxFJN1RIbwweHryqh4Tw2LEBiXJG9Lm2qHSn4PDFC22H1omDg/s1600-h/IMG_5556%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_5556" border="0" height="484" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh5zfc-jEKiHn-1hYvr8kF6twrV-DKm-u2JUMupt0BYUMUF15pxspeICmyW-YvbmrK4Rr7k8cUXBquXMRe4t2A33C-ndUM_KOrPgGXquEMxlsmJzgAkdTDiXHV7tV8HHQ6b0vYPZnp6UmS/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="IMG_5556" width="644" /></a> At the center, one of my favorites…my pumpkin-shaped tureen. I love those funny legs and the handles! And…peeking in from the left…those infamous Target birdie salt and pepper shakers that even got their own <a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2009/04/triple-postorthe-target-birdies-go.html">linky party!</a> (One of my favorite posts ever!) <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigTc88TPlS-7jKfVhsa64N6G9Na0-X56FHc_tQ187nm6Lrw8AAwtlsMo314MiNe8Tc5TcmUZtP-vPN5KYtHfSHC0d6nITlAC5H8qUl5n08AmwDIUbvt_sJVCQgwpQDeSAdEY5Yy4Cjf8TN/s1600-h/IMG_5511%25255B12%25255D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_5511" border="0" height="484" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9eExBxdcs2pqzcT9cVrQA30vhziBlvOIHWRf5yCgNW49FAqpTMGQ-w1dlq7vl6sgFe914nPp5GlouUE75YufQJ61drQLbgt7vMdBlpP-wHHmfKlBqFairp4XMzSveEnPdfm8DRb63dwSh/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="IMG_5511" width="644" /></a> But my favorite photos were…and still are…of my wonderful pierced blue and white plates topped by spring green pears! You will recognize them from my header. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6elk0KvCwLN20Z23F4utZEZsf4FwlXajJ8vkW_dyjwJlIRJMSB14q-BR_9MPnUEx3gn1uNMccpU5-NGYnxw8ZQo7r8dOK8FELCckyyiXaXtWY0_TlB3Dnnj8mwu_OmJyditUr0rHFEdBa/s1600-h/IMG_5512%25255B12%25255D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_5512" border="0" height="484" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfsT255eUe7aIKNRdAxV3zv40ohLy47BSNkzDviwCMZ0oIW6D6JShdGBvA5mFwXdjhLD9dysdRh5CAMAZoPATgJckcRrOJ-zONCHP_m3guRoZytvh5Pg-f0VGZ4BtA-7q-YQV7cxVubwq9/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="IMG_5512" width="644" /></a> Each one is different. I later found candlesticks to match this one. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtV3gJiMi5d7Bfu67k-ALUx0DhkZRCQt7Fl6KeuJYpedoaHsk4mKgqjWtwPsh-JH-VcFm_VEl_UM0xqNfVCrvVKKnTLXVgIL09RUyPV89TBx5qiwY2UALUXxxCD3jFFAEKfMwB0C-Xwfu9/s1600-h/IMG_5513%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_5513" border="0" height="484" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjORhU-3qKflAiXdG8XeEnKCfKk36QRmQmNuaQGw_JgGwKO13roGWM5wbUM6RvpdJo3h-AulG-LFL7SrO0fsuo12w2__RncR4UBqITYFuxDx5aYpGQz6S7nicgNjay7Wxv9O-DXHVsuq_4X/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="IMG_5513" width="644" /></a> I think this one is the prettiest because, unlike the others, the center is not white, but patterned. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEireiNLK2Ti-ejzWE0GAqotT6im7Y9K9xwE_Oyu476mFuYOTSub4pPFk6SSM-_-NDbPpqzT9rNAJiPzWM96Clt6c5y8B7pQl7G1UgYHmJjXvH8MxFEtVB7isV0heeGBY54YMh_hLLsFRasd/s1600-h/IMG_5514%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_5514" border="0" height="484" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifmcywyy_VBYeQ7ktHWtdlAj7QymTal5HPuKs2MB0JhT-tlSzLkmken2gZ2PLisiqDKuEUh9tYC517WbIbJaMmkOYYvIPU7ZHndWIh7z9_xBjGmEoX0aaD7s_Obq3l4-qv_7EqOe9zerwV/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="IMG_5514" width="644" /></a> However, this photograph is my all-time favorite. I love the effect of the shadows…creating a lacy pattern on the white plate underneath. Yes…this one is me…my avatar, the little photo image that represents me! <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS2C6LueyOoOfHVS6AQ0_anmXhcAnCalqfNhnOBF3aoKdy-z4zxhARbmT7F86GGpLYsdSNZ6SaC7hr-PF09xdSMjjeAKC-1AvKvrf4Xelfpt04Z7MpgnM_pTkloKDgCMKGpazPV076YB67/s1600-h/IMG_5483%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_5483" border="0" height="451" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfSOCgK7_sKPHH8zGR50lu1HqcDfhPldJI1AwJBOi8Vl0Rr1balJTOrLmeKuzw04NMXSVVjLQilvAP11Al2ZMta1t40sS-hSAG68UUQUR-DHRUWaGSdAAbBQLYZRExaipRwJ_u4y5enrEj/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="IMG_5483" width="644" /></a> And finally…here’s a look at the whole tablescape, with the afternoon sun pouring in across the table, bringing back memories of an earlier spring day. Ahhh! Come on, Spring! We are waiting! For more details, you can visit the original post <a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2009/03/tablescape-thursdayora-sunny-spring.html">here.</a> Thanks for stopping by! I hope you enjoyed a little peek at my spring tablescape! Please visit these wonderful bloggers and their beautiful blogs to see what they are up to and to find a list of this week’s participants! Stephanie Lynn at <a href="http://www.bystephanielynn.com/">Under the Table and Dreaming</a> for the Sunday Showcase Party Sarah at <a href="http://thriftydecorchick.blogspot.com/">Thrifty Decor Chick</a> for Before and After Monday (first Monday of the month) Mary at <a href="http://boogieboardcottage.blogspot.com/">Boogieboard Cottage</a> for Masterpiece Monday Susan at<a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1057618964"> </a><a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/">Between Naps on the Porch</a><a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/2011/12/beautiful-kitchen-renovation-welcome-to.html"> </a>for Metamorphosis Monday Marty at <a href="http://astrollthrulife.blogspot.com/">A Stroll Thru Life</a> for Tabletop Tuesday Beth at <a href="http://www.homestoriesatoz.com/">The Stories of A2Z</a> for Tutorials and Tips Tuesday Linda at <a href="http://linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.com/">Coastal Charm</a> for Nifty Thrifty Tuesday Anita at<a href="http://cedarhillranch.blogspot.com/"> Cedar Hill Ranch </a>for Cowgirl Up on Tuesdays Kristin at <a href="http://www.myuncommonsliceofsuburbia.com/">My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia</a> for Tuesday’s Treasures Kim at <a href="http://savvysouthernstyle.blogspot.com/">Savvy Southern Style</a> for Wow Us Wednesdays Judy at <a href="http://diybydesign.blogspot.com/">DIY by Design</a> for Swing into Spring and the Bunny Blog Hop Susan at <a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/">Between Naps on the Porch</a> for Tablescape Thursday Debbie at <a href="http://refreshrestyle.com/">reFresh reStyle</a> for the Spring Tablescape Party Jaime Lyn at <a href="http://jaimelyn11.blogspot.com/">Crafty, Scrappy, Happy</a> for Crafty, Scrappy, Happy Me on Thursdays Gina at <a href="http://www.theshabbychiccottage.net/">The Shabby Creek Cottage</a> for Transformation Thursdays and Spring Linky Party Sherry at <a href="http://nominimalisthere.blogspot.com/">No Minimalist Here</a> for the Open House Party on Thursdays Shirley at <a href="http://housepitalitydesigns.com/">Hospitality Designs</a> for the Spring Tablescape Party Cindy at <a href="http://romantichome.blogspot.com/">My Romantic Home</a> for Show and Tell Friday Courtney at <a href="http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/">French Country Cottage</a> for Feathered Nest Friday Honey at<a href="http://twenty-eight-0-five.blogspot.com/"> 2805</a> for Potpourri Friday Heather and Vanessa at <a href="http://www.atthepicketfence.com/">At the Picket Fence</a> for Inspiration Friday Debra at <a href="http://commonground-debrasvintagedesigns.blogspot.com/">Common Ground</a> for Vintage Inspiration Friday Sherry at<a href="http://thecharmofhome.blogspot.com/"> The Charm of Home</a> for Home Sweet Home Friday Donna at <a href="http://www.funkyjunkinteriors.blogspot.com/">Funky Junk Interiors</a> for Saturday Nite Special See you next time! A la prochaine!

My Favorite Spring Tablescape

Today I am revisiting one of my favorite posts… my sunny spring tablescape. And I am betting you will recognize some of the photos because ...

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Botanical Découpage Eggs

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4zjVG2NtYmfvLDo579hngCVJATvRJAmLnCXddAKu4cZ0I5436cfnIj0oT1_Xxd8KQ8FL7CFsmOkTyftWDr9y5Dp9cDmRQc51DVAyUBRgGXNmgCMgnADz0idOrvH5dU6IiOvwacH9G093J/s1600/CONFESSIONS+OF+A+PLATE+ADDICT+Botanical+D%C3%A9coupage+Eggs.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4zjVG2NtYmfvLDo579hngCVJATvRJAmLnCXddAKu4cZ0I5436cfnIj0oT1_Xxd8KQ8FL7CFsmOkTyftWDr9y5Dp9cDmRQc51DVAyUBRgGXNmgCMgnADz0idOrvH5dU6IiOvwacH9G093J/s1600/CONFESSIONS+OF+A+PLATE+ADDICT+Botanical+D%C3%A9coupage+Eggs.jpg" /></a></div>I’ve been at it again! Découpage is becoming one of my favorite things to do! This time I used pretty table napkins with a springy botanical theme to create some Easter eggs. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixAXYINJ-jZmPklZMlvYYDwvowEnlnvY913kx-qz5XhL608LBGrWPdI4PA_phVG1kIS4uIL8-G6rWa6tOC2FzIVBLFLVEuCooAYFiM7moGs1UK8ylbMuU7TIKYVCMOMQy-7M8pQOmVStL0/s1600-h/010%25255B17%25255D.jpg"><img alt="010" border="0" height="672" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmtWCfNz9Pzw087DbFlatZcypyul7wnW4VdR1Fmb4IwFdAnKJYXqJHqTw6xwuHV_g93OkT5dt1HyVfZw82lAIq-tmht4zF7Zcs9VzWiNQ-pKU0cm1Tv9qquHRscEWEvzdX5_hyphenhyphen-d0UScEE/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="010" width="579" /></a> It looks as though I will be alone on this project, though, since our co-host Baby Kitty is busy spying on a flock of blackbirds gathering on the front lawn…a hopeful sign of spring’s imminent arrival! <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht35_OA39YGEwBz5fGkbCE4DSEDJMHnhR3HpVBRLaVWkElV6Fbygtc6l7B-5AbmWaZrLx46LZk7HysB9msFiwvhfIZSJWKjbV8qJibdkvUAL1r89ba0b1-OkNjUh6AXLopK6rH2zM3m57R/s1600-h/page%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img alt="page" border="0" height="605" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrpszQCvu_apL0TcTQL97eQEAtpPsAqPhVrIvGnDkKLQPVjQRwG3jQBbdlRvCJgp1DOuCqmIZt0sjliXjBdKzbOAEuMqaVnCZiwnWzO4RLkAtSEKKoM5lWi4Pk2HUBwauQ9McvCglm-NUw/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="page" width="605" /></a>I find that my découpage skills seem improve with practice. However, it’s OK if the result is not perfect. I tell myself that just adds to the charm! Here's what I did but you can also find a few tips <a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2010/11/easy-pottery-barn-inspired-music.html">here.</a> 1. I started with some pretty napkins that I found at Party City…$1.79 per pack. Next, I spray-painted some Dollar Tree plastic eggs an ivory color just in case a little background shows. I also used matte finish Mod Podge for this part of the project. 2. I used two methods to cover the eggs. The fastest, but most challenging is to use one image for the job. Just cut a rectangle a little wider and longer than the egg. Next, remove the second plain layer if the napkins are two-ply as mine were. Then cut part way in on either long side, removing every other tab. Use a brush to add some Mod Podge on a section of the egg surface and smooth the paper on, using the brush dipped in more Mod Podge and folding the little tabs over each other at the top. Work quickly and touch the egg as little as possible, working on one section at a time. Let dry. 3. Another method is to use smaller cut-outs of elements in the napkin and add them one at a time. Don’t forget to remove the second plain layer if they are two-ply. You will find that you have to work in a small section, let it dry and then work on another section. Keep your hand as clean and dry as possible so that the cut-outs do not stick to them. Work until the egg is covered. 4. Finally, let the eggs dry overnight and then brush with a coat of luster finish Mod Podge, first coating one half, let dry and then coating the other half. Let dry overnight.  <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisw-MBU5go9fSu4aUOqRb3IOG8wbZkihBlo2NYsgCf0OjpQUHx0ZpPYiwrpIPV3jEMc0_kKU24Z17CbjLdYATHapxoXYrMJ6F4D1nXlJrFoy0yq5JFBW91vsdakJxUbeu2T9AKXi1Z1yYJ/s1600-h/147%25255B12%25255D.jpg"><img alt="147" border="0" height="772" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsqlooFXJIfa7oVsFl_32VBGWV9C8EKgvAN3LvAb44b7Hxu0TXKJFEXi5oo1zJQ8BNfdtT2Wx8Npmz-PXOkCgIKrWsP19qa564Q_qQVrE0mGgfHUT5anuprw77CnubPH88F7cIL9-OCALV/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="147" width="640" /></a> And here they are! Aren’t they just so springy? I'm displaying them in my vintage ironstone sugar scuttle. I'll show you more of it another time. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_cXFPwNKj7AcS61aiROIdad_3NHi3rEmsVSU2m4N8-vvndA6OvbEM-n8SdMCTaHfvbfn4raOiTcCJeTk6L89tNP0bvCA2fjGBwUz6gMlULJRpVviQiqk2Vv473JMNW2p4wEywBneqcWl8/s1600-h/103%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img alt="103" border="0" height="772" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJdE2r0CN_clg5K5mzsEScC6FU3Y89nyDhstUcPAg8xBE7d0AqDMk5MXwtAxl8bsdTnZQCW7CWCsxuMx9NK2UyPHRh3RGD6F9JrMCHXEQ_c-fszGKSoPxD7Fvuzb8GmH9K-IswFsXf4o9p/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="103" width="580" /></a>These eggs were made by adding small cut-outs one at a time….little purple flowers for one, and leaves from the tulips for the other.  <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1OZQUADDVKdL-MYzHFAcFACVUKjrqvbID0yfKhr_QoyI5J1iNrnU-Fq6gARIP_FGBlA9Vpx8ieek37bzl34aQTDkQ0IPmp2eXSO-zvEp_mfojy5mVwHUVLYr84NwHtteGBLW3cAv5KCTT/s1600-h/142%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img alt="142" border="0" height="772" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFI5B9AWvRBVl8Du2kz2g9sTNdjM9iSunNaYWuZB_v6-z9n6CVioItd_KPis3FAm-A7KtVBBmKJlINQhZOo_DMfmSsjFofxllZyWbKepzC5g4OQzsJ_VvkFiClDQwr-PFJgXmRWtqMbHVH/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="142" width="580" /></a> This one was created from the tulip…one image covering the entire egg. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGSmpzA-spa-abkjCe7d8_EoQ3CKUzohUM_h_TaHEkYNO-dpgnfXK40T4qogDEEMHZgF4jJrs_wcoIkNfRKdHqeNUAJxnLPMyDlfgGPC4KR2BOmowgZziq1aFJ0t7p3yppxiptk1qUi9PY/s1600-h/059%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img alt="059" border="0" height="484" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinDTF6OJQxZT75hmo0_kyevnF5KTLDg85yUfYGLeUQvGQLuAZ3xDb8ZnZvebngKC_brlzdTNYM-OC9Mumb47q2HBjVn0C9gvlkRE9c6Wb71YxRDQ3KofsNVEbvFFo0ttt2MXTW-XpN0ZXX/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="059" width="644" /></a>And my favorite…this one is made from the single image of a rose. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXVs0jRDaQmmSJ_Qzkw-6z6j1tjvgt_c2W7eZis6OrSe9wQ8DjciHc9BcKiyTw49IpO6WFzLee8gI04Y-q67IwoD_FMqIJlAp_fqs3jOePFkTiq91B7TFiU8XMF6JMJjrI5kcRdM1pwTqU/s1600-h/080%25255B18%25255D.jpg"><img alt="080" border="0" height="772" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE5xzgY-1u76h3MtRB5FmvsWCiR5p1mk5-40wpKugxk4jbLyMhY44Lyz0CKcQz3pPMZQhZFMlwhMU4AXSbBmMw1fwn4hkX_-TPM1dHQrF5Tnr8KvU2QOIjxQwtD77LIGIdCRMEGk5QitD8/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="080" width="580" /></a> Here’s a final look. What do you think? I am becoming addicted to découpage and looking around for my next project! What can I say? I love the smell of Mod Podge in the morning! lol Thanks for stopping by! I hope you enjoyed a little peek at my botanical eggs! Please visit these wonderful bloggers and their beautiful blogs to see what they are up to and to find a list of this week’s participants! Stephanie Lynn at <a href="http://www.bystephanielynn.com/">Under the Table and Dreaming</a> for the Sunday Showcase Party Sarah at <a href="http://thriftydecorchick.blogspot.com/">Thrifty Decor Chick</a> for Before and After Monday (first Monday of the month) Mary at <a href="http://boogieboardcottage.blogspot.com/">Boogieboard Cottage</a> for Masterpiece Monday Susan at<a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1057618964"> </a><a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/">Between Naps on the Porch</a><a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/2011/12/beautiful-kitchen-renovation-welcome-to.html"> </a>for Metamorphosis Monday Marty at <a href="http://astrollthrulife.blogspot.com/">A Stroll Thru Life</a> for Tabletop Tuesday Beth at <a href="http://www.homestoriesatoz.com/">The Stories of A2Z</a> for Tutorials and Tips Tuesday Linda at <a href="http://linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.com/">Coastal Charm</a> for Nifty Thrifty Tuesday Anita at<a href="http://cedarhillranch.blogspot.com/"> Cedar Hill Ranch </a>for Cowgirl Up on Tuesdays Kristin at <a href="http://www.myuncommonsliceofsuburbia.com/">My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia</a> for Tuesday’s Treasures Gina at <a href="http://randomthoughtsfromanincoherentmind.blogspot.com/">Random Thoughts</a> for the Spring Craft Party Kim at <a href="http://savvysouthernstyle.blogspot.com/">Savvy Southern Style</a> for Wow Us Wednesdays Judy at <a href="http://diybydesign.blogspot.com/">DIY by Design</a> for Swing into Spring and the Bunny Blog Hop Kate at <a href="http://www.centsationalgirl.com/">Centsational Girl</a> for the Spring Craft Party Jaime Lyn at <a href="http://jaimelyn11.blogspot.com/">Crafty, Scrappy, Happy</a> for Crafty, Scrappy, Happy Me on Thursdays Gina at <a href="http://www.theshabbychiccottage.net/">The Shabby Creek Cottage</a> for Transformation Thursdays and Spring Linky Party Sherry at <a href="http://nominimalisthere.blogspot.com/">No Minimalist Here</a> for the Open House Party on Thursdays Cindy at <a href="http://romantichome.blogspot.com/">My Romantic Home</a> for Show and Tell Friday Courtney at <a href="http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/">French Country Cottage</a> for Feathered Nest Friday Honey at<a href="http://twenty-eight-0-five.blogspot.com/"> 2805</a> for Potpourri Friday Heather and Vanessa at <a href="http://www.atthepicketfence.com/">At the Picket Fence</a> for Inspiration Friday Debra at <a href="http://commonground-debrasvintagedesigns.blogspot.com/">Common Ground</a> for Vintage Inspiration Friday Sherry at<a href="http://thecharmofhome.blogspot.com/"> The Charm of Home</a> for Home Sweet Home Friday Donna at <a href="http://www.funkyjunkinteriors.blogspot.com/">Funky Junk Interiors</a> for Saturday Nite Special See you next time! A la prochaine!

Botanical Découpage Eggs

I’ve been at it again! Découpage is becoming one of my favorite things to do! This time I used pretty table napkins with a springy botanical...

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Vintage Bird's Nest Cloche with Burlap and Chalkboard Sign

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf4WDoQaJdvK6WxmuZfbRatu1xPbB7HYW5viqJkOFfhPe3ez8mSmtT4l1lAVyro7hYViCFozV6BO9NsO_K-7oqCzNvDp8J5mqvKFak7ug5UkqCuVvCki0wILoDkpfQbFknsr9MensbwY5D/s1600-h/053%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img alt="053" border="0" height="772" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZuMf-yO1ShVMo-az0etY3am30eBp7FyBH5u2OIRseAi2mkxsiy6lVAb6r3fgW6TKjoyY-lwS6esnN7gPFhnZhPHlfSQG4D3eFaKWAKHY2jmYmc5KpqFbKGuJCEjYmH9-4K-Wu6EeUUG7l/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="053" width="580" /></a> I am excited to show you this project because I am using some of my favorite treasures and Goodwill hunting finds! Spring is just around the corner and the bluebirds are inspecting my nesting boxes, so what better theme than nests! <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4atm1ZOtNV3XWnIU2iBJ_Y-YUeH4xYzwdpsKy6Qde-IQinG17PvXcMIZO7rBL3yFCfMu00xfKlfSVdEXAvpYJtJUYNCFgRyikXCHdzRf6hGfOjKsOwDW3umB7rZAxbZkMe7A_4SjvI3Q5/s1600-h/071%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img alt="071" border="0" height="772" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlihfNFII35L6GnoT2f2og-9F8kWRD6ZoSv0Ni9wIN-kQG2AQxVyKwspvO9DEAJmc4RgfVmFAx99ST_lGYJI4lA_EtSLkrd5yvGwRkBqEh70HRvx7p0ffoM8SyUkxg34K-gayPwxmCXKrW/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="071" width="580" /></a>I was inspired by <a href="http://missmustardseed.com/2012/02/mms-wuslu-pick-of-the-month-giveaway-3/">Miss Mustard Seed</a> (Gotta love her!) to put together my own little version of a nesting cloche vignette. One look in my stash and I knew I already had all I needed…so it was free! Here are my basic elements…vintage books, a sheet music wreath and some little nesting-themed accessories!  A tutorial for making the sheet music wreath can be found<a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2012/11/christmas-decorations-from-sheet-music.html"> here.</a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA_k4D43FSgPdvInuE5VOIBzadI96ORuk4ZUIed8Fh024Gk788VQAmaghvuqYt7veCtlk9i9dlZQxrsMmkL7RamooBVZIy5G8bYaU5JbCf3LeXr-N4sC6ecxyaLBPD2hQN-2tRa-hCJzEs/s1600-h/015%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="015" border="0" height="772" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinvD8WeQ34pwHsIUoygKuiKbXM73WW4AiNBTX7VGIMMSDG-oKdiQ4MJm84ZnasSNgdR-Uw2CeBuLFQZoTxd6Ujh0d7b20D1_EBX-M0T7CKxL9XEPLYuNFMHpNUepMJlvTLWE_nNO-dD2gd/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="015" width="580" /></a> Our co-hostess Miss Kitty reminds me that I have forgotten the most important part… <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2x8l6SsVZseyiBnNa2cpFy6VAmaoEjdM8DyGwvm1wUhfOO0lC9yhR2-bjE3brtcIxzSppMNZbm6Po2FSq4VGghaFWX6jfQ0EnEmVlSbb_cDGatKq1RSh8sYtCi5tfUeIssvsS4P-s7k4y/s1600-h/023%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="023" border="0" height="772" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtNWROhwXEuoE0n-Ue3oWwfbaMPGrGLdX_BH6uLS3vRSQAEW18RqNYzl36TxshyUZuXENEVGtPKikzJESI9RZeIcd5wT3KPwFpS-A6_bJZZoOV9W2BSXYBA_wEWnqcqyaPuo7qzvHo8q0Y/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="023" width="580" /></a> …a clutch of tiny bluebird eggs and the wonderful little box where they usually stay! <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrq7jA3jMGGoEQFzcWU3c13kBqxZpu5TMqo3MhbfQq0DuQaLIQfABTETxnRF7IErJUXsDk-Yb0eMYo4K5OyByYVnv6_4hItU9EDbSfhQgGGUxOmFExcUwvNfiFtCLmEWQSCduBPGpVWn7n/s1600-h/040%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img alt="040" border="0" height="484" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4wR-oML1pGG17A_a188pOGJxUDExGdk7un_eZNsQYLE6VWtbuLHmeCiy3eXPxWSb5C3tQu_vHcTbFiPfpSre_HHKZZlK2sbHkPa3DmYfz_lFX-g3FKpK1urcrPJdPJCBZxPVFYOwk6I5K/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="040" width="644" /></a> Several years ago, Mr. Bluebird had a very high maintenance wife who could not be pleased. He built her lovely nests in several of my nesting boxes but none of them seemed to suit her. She even laid an egg or two in the boxes, but finally abandoned them all before sitting on them. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaCUQSBD_gvDswA4XreW8th0oMM8FTh_1nIY66-cdbfBj-Gy8wlLVuXc3MZuvyimPx8JcoQLaIXRH4zQZYFvCLqLpB-7Y4JSN0_k0Shl4MRYRD1y2VmaoFT-3DGZKHlOZE67G_WMC0JcKY/s1600-h/042%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="042" border="0" height="484" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1BWuehQPSjcoMDrqUwSEnyq_73K1lwNTM6SeqPFue_3PYx63qeOKZDOFOXsS9Wdtd64x-TnlM63UhqBWP5vIlUpP8Ev1nM2oOI0AZwrgIc7XB8dQe1KoTulvMlzrB8-hGv1BVbblgIsda/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="042" width="644" /></a>So finally in the fall, I carefully gathered them up and stored them in this wonderful little box that I found. I love the bluebird egg blue interior…so appropriate, don’t you think? They have been there for several years now…my secret little treasure! <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyKznBzoG-cO9ijXajitE0NiMwVNdrBooj5gM3h11piuTbBg3xsqgWOjkcxdUINeGS8mEyGQF6bvevk61uZfP1Xy8z_yXE7ymcrZLJFLxR__aecozmPaTqNUJsNbSZHwkOHZYsGd0R50Br/s1600-h/060%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="060" border="0" height="772" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVclV5YsIRXCYkWabYvtAN-Eltsm6lh3NgRcgWcha4Y-iXF5BRu6vG0rC2Twi5UC9r9gLKhcwT02aecXhZ49S7dD1vQjQAlFTmFTS_LV9CHQmgll_1UtCpwbhPuyn5XHAKWqGrqn1qskNH/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="060" width="580" /></a> Another treasure is this sweet statue of an oh-so-frenchy little boy holding a nest with two tiny baby birds hungrily opening their mouths. I found it at Goodwill for under $4.00…one of my favorite finds! <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidNkudHRnnfLWwnQuoVlEDAH0u0sP_JzY8jqek3nQLp5x92rsNVms-8X9HEVgBXQ1Y6Dd-DINmkiI1D7jEM_qXphxtturpqORmmJ9dWQ-jNCE5xCBuWXhr92so3n_ak_iGjfXMTA0uM1Jy/s1600-h/033%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="033" border="0" height="772" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSQtMA6kgkjTcmz5moHt44UcFr7eIvQjxid6rbn5ObTkSK8oYxgGPYnCVZrFFkCjr0O6LCn-GfnRATIJiL4HIShIaZE0f5zUGbinKkKTvkK5pVcoyg0boLO5gmSvVcx6yIEBKFDJRZxa8F/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="033" width="580" /></a> The little sign was fun to make…a piece of poster board covered with burlap (attached with rubber cement) and another smaller piece sprayed with chalkboard paint and attached in the same fashion. Punch holes, add twine and voilà! Easy peasy! <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmG7svmoK0-OyuvXAeCMmLRuv8vmwoS4Z7HUSqs2-C8wJSTwNCp5bX9qY92RQP8acbgGelWttEwnONeCD0MVMWtVfDAxsrvdiKRHxKAnqzpCxqH-FOE9MfUPTwui560Bgt2qbHy0cxe5nN/s1600-h/page2%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img alt="page2" border="0" height="325" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5iLRyxxWDLi5opkK8rvWpDacmKM5xhgU31TnkfM7H84-YccxyF82P-SA8gxBHF6avXaZdRP31xzgRGkVyuaIf7Sc4YdVFvsH4CvrsSQzzhqDKyo6Rv0_ZFx0frDHXCrlWJgtlVagoloZs/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="page2" width="644" /></a>And here is the copy cat shot…not identical, but of the same spirit! I’ll be posting this one at <a href="http://debbie-debbiedoos.blogspot.com/">Debbiedoo’s</a> for the Spring Copycat Party! <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY8hQGg-CNheScQZ5OulBEbJMlp0TiDKRzeDmSkKEGyaxIMe7Y-5cvzHA143Qr8evbahklxjzHfXUq-dkfSZMkRqqBxXnPC_bx74VbP4G9MZTpqCC9EEKtH_sgi4NKxFcgEsWM44TagYfP/s1600-h/071%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img alt="071" border="0" height="772" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikEsGBDrAbZDsMzhfWs-SWffAlxyGKRAjW0TU_aDGwaIoNUShvJkTrEmFCr579O7vF5F2ApBz3QpaHjY8k6T61Y7uTUU2XnrBC6bgopy_4cjLGh92ewCAiPmCHU6xqbtJC_KCldlFH3qD3/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="071" width="580" /></a> And there you have it…my springy, vintage-look nesting-themed cloche! What do you think? Thanks for stopping by! I hope you enjoyed a little peek at my nesting vignette! Please visit these wonderful bloggers and their beautiful blogs to see what they are up to and to find a list of this week’s participants! Stephanie Lynn at <a href="http://www.bystephanielynn.com/">Under the Table and Dreaming</a> for the Sunday Showcase Party Sarah at <a href="http://thriftydecorchick.blogspot.com/">Thrifty Decor Chick</a> for Before and After Monday (first Monday of the month) Mary at <a href="http://boogieboardcottage.blogspot.com/">Boogieboard Cottage</a> for Masterpiece Monday Susan at<a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1057618964"> </a><a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/">Between Naps on the Porch</a><a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/2011/12/beautiful-kitchen-renovation-welcome-to.html"> </a>for Metamorphosis Monday Debbie at <a href="http://debbie-debbiedoos.blogspot.com/">Debbiedoo’s</a> for the Spring Copycat Party Marty at <a href="http://astrollthrulife.blogspot.com/">A Stroll Thru Life</a> for Tabletop Tuesday and the Spring Cloche Party Beth at <a href="http://www.homestoriesatoz.com/">The Stories of A2Z</a> for Tutorials and Tips Tuesday Linda at <a href="http://linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.com/">Coastal Charm</a> for Nifty Thrifty Tuesday Anita at<a href="http://cedarhillranch.blogspot.com/"> Cedar Hill Ranch </a>for Cowgirl Up on Tuesdays Kristin at <a href="http://www.myuncommonsliceofsuburbia.com/">My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia</a> for Tuesday’s Treasures Kim at <a href="http://savvysouthernstyle.blogspot.com/">Savvy Southern Style</a> for Wow Us Wednesdays Judy at <a href="http://diybydesign.blogspot.com/">DIY by Design</a> for Swing into Spring and the Bunny Blog Hop Jaime Lyn at <a href="http://jaimelyn11.blogspot.com/">Crafty, Scrappy, Happy</a> for Crafty, Scrappy, Happy Me on Thursdays Gina at <a href="http://www.theshabbychiccottage.net/">The Shabby Creek Cottage</a> for Transformation Thursdays and Spring Linky Party Sherry at <a href="http://nominimalisthere.blogspot.com/">No Minimalist Here</a> for the Open House Party on Thursdays Cindy at <a href="http://romantichome.blogspot.com/">My Romantic Home</a> for Show and Tell Friday Courtney at <a href="http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/">French Country Cottage</a> for Feathered Nest Friday Honey at<a href="http://twenty-eight-0-five.blogspot.com/"> 2805</a> for Potpourri Friday Heather and Vanessa at <a href="http://www.atthepicketfence.com/">At the Picket Fence</a> for Inspiration Friday Diann at <a href="http://thethriftygroove.blogspot.com/">The Thrifty Groove</a> for Thrifty Things Friday Debra at <a href="http://commonground-debrasvintagedesigns.blogspot.com/">Common Ground</a> for Vintage Inspiration Friday Sherry at<a href="http://thecharmofhome.blogspot.com/"> The Charm of Home</a> for Home Sweet Home Friday Donna at <a href="http://www.funkyjunkinteriors.blogspot.com/">Funky Junk Interiors</a> for Saturday Nite Special See you next time! A la prochaine!

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