noun: a person's snug or secluded retreat or shelter. verb: use or build a nest.
It's snowing here in Colorado today and my desire to nest is as strong as ever. I have been on a week-long cleaning journey in the craft room - trying to create my nest - that place that feels secluded - the place that can be my creative shelter. It sounds quite romantic, doesn't it? I have to admit that most of my nest is storage for all my nesting material But getting it organized and put away in a way that makes me feel comforted, rather than crazed, is an important priority for me right now. How is your nesting instinct? What makes you feel comforted and calm?
Today's sketch challenge called out to me for simplicity. I went with a monotone look and pulled out the hole punch to make random holes as decorative accents. I used the bone folder to break down the fibers in both the circle and one of the rectangular pieces. When you break the paper fibers down enough, you can peel the paper layers apart to reveal a faux suede look. I added the large grommet to the faux suede flower and topped everything off with one of my favorite stamps of all time! Hope you like it!
Registered: December 19, 2006 Location: North Carolina Posts: 15571
Wed, Dec 23, 2009 @ 1:01 PM
Delightful sentiment and mono color scheme. My nesting instinct too is to be surrounded in somewhat of an order by things I love. Books,crafts,yarn,my dogs! It helps to be organized. I admit readily to being a homebody. Thanks for your thoughts today and sharing your lovely card. Hugs and Merry Christmas!!
Registered: January 29, 2006 Location: Mount Forest,Ontario Canada Posts: 11597
Wed, Dec 23, 2009 @ 1:08 PM
Beautiful in the monochromatic white with just a touch of silver. Lovely work with those random circles. Looks like you were feeling quite harmonious!!
------------------------------ Michele
My God shall supply all your need…Philippians 4:19
Registered: July 1, 2007 Location: small town near montreal, quebec Posts: 26677
Wed, Dec 23, 2009 @ 1:53 PM
Love your white and silver look. Beautiful embellishement and fine sentiment. Way cool on the sketch there Michelle. Love it. TFS
About nesting: I wish my craftroom was like the rest of my home. Everything is pretty neat outside here, when I close the door it's fine. Need mor space!!!
Thank you for giving me food for thought...talking about food, I should be makind dinner right now. Ta,ta!
Registered: March 11, 2008 Location: Sacramento, California Posts: 39766
Wed, Dec 23, 2009 @ 4:18 PM
Very pretty. Lovely sentiment. TFS :0)
------------------------------ Cathy B aka: Mutnik ....or is it Nutmeg?! I get so confused!
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