Welcoming Spring...

"Every character has an inward spring; let Christ be that spring. Every action has a keynote; let Christ be that note, to which your whole life is attuned."-- Henry Drummond

 

I am preparing our little nest to welcome spring...

After observing this picture, I realized it had a significance.  I think of the protection of God over his children (the nest inside the glass lantern), yet the way he gives us free will over our actions (the open door).

 I spray painted an old rain boot and planted a little daffodil...

 a little homemade nest, nestled in the branch of a cherry tree...

 I love cherry blossoms...

 Another homemade nest and some of
the paper roses we had made before.

 The sun beaming through the window
and warming up my heart...

 I painted some wooden bird houses
to make them look well loved...

  I purchased an old wreath from Goodwill for
$2.00 and made 5 little bird nests out it...

I have prepared a little tutorial on how to make

this 'almost real' cherry blossom branch...

I love jars for displaying just about anything...

The large wine vase was bought for $3.00 at a second hand store. While beautiful as it was, I decided to use the same technique I used to paint these jars.  It now looks like a beautiful antique treasure.

And since I've been practicing this technique, I think I am ready to do a tutorial for you.

The days outside are getting longer and although it's still cold, it's feeling like spring inside our nest.

Smile lots today!

much love,

Lucy

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