Kristin, can I tell you how much fun I'm having with your Summer of Color??!! This week the color is yellow, and I had so much fun making my sun on my last post, that I decided to do it again!!
I even used a map again from the same atlas book that I had. And another cool thing about Kristin's weekly prompts is that she has a giveaway if you participate....plus your name is entered twice if you decide to add another element that she suggests. This week it was anything metallic incorporated into your piece. So, I decided to add some metal embossing with it. This piece is on a cradled wood panel with deep sides, and this is how I finished off the sides--
Metal embossing is very easy to do, and you get such great results. I actually have 2 tutorials on my blog that you can find HERE and HERE, and if you really want to learn but want more help--all you have to do is ask me!
And, actually the sun face is collaged on metal too. It's on copper and I didn't emboss it. I just stamped on it and added alcohol inks--
....very cool effect
And here's the finished piece--
I would never never have thought of making this piece this way if Kristin hadn't of suggested the metal....so...thank you Kristin again for that spark!
And you know what I'm going to say next....go on over to the Summer of Color to see more yellow!
And remember the nest I found last Wednesday with the 1 lonely little egg in it? Well, the next morning this is what I found--
.....and on Friday morning I found this...
...Saturday...
...enough already!!
And on Sunday??
This is ridiculous!!
So that was yesterday morning. I've left it alone since then. I'm a little afraid of what I might find now. Now, mind you, I've been working with the parents here--everyday I take it down, and very carefully water the plant, take my photo, and then put it back. They've been very lenient with me. I've been doing some research, and these birds are called house finches (thanks Regina for telling me what they could be, because that's exactly what is nesting in my basket)
They're so cute!--very small, and I read that they hook up in the winter time and remain monogamous--so cute!! The one on the left is the male and the more color they have on them is what attracts the female to them. Gee--you learn something new everyday!
And for all those celebrating--Happy 4th of July!!
oh my...i love this and that beautiful side paneling....wow...seriously its beautiful...very nice of you to point out your tutorials you have too...xxx
ReplyDeleteOh yay! Ever since I've been pregnant I've had a little soft spot for birds nests with little eggs in them! I'd be squeeing with delight if they were near my place!
ReplyDeleteThat is gorgeous, I love all the different elements to it.
ReplyDeleteAmazing work Diane, I lake it!
ReplyDeleteHave a great day,kisses:)
this is art magnificence! wow!
ReplyDelete& i adore the bird story...
so dear to follow! xox
Gorgeous! Love your sun! :) Keep us posted on the birdies when they hatch. :)
ReplyDeleteAren't those little finches sweet!! and who knew they laid blue eggs! Love your son with the metal!
ReplyDeleteDiane this piece is gorgeous!!! Love all those hearts!!! You always amaze me with your work!
ReplyDeleteAnd how cute are those birdies!! Love it!
I picked up a copy of Somerset this weekend and was smiling when I saw you in it!! I scanned all the pages to find you after reading your post about it! Still so excited for you!
Hugs!
xo
BEAUTIFUL artwork, just stunning! Kristin's prompts are superb aren't they?
ReplyDeleteThat nest and increasing number of eggs is TOO cute!
What a fabulous textural piece.
ReplyDeleteI love it.
Very nice piece. I have house finches too. Their brave little birds. Brave in that they will come close to me to eat the seed I put out.
ReplyDeleteStunning work. I love the embossing down the sides, these really finish off the whole piece wonderfully. The whole piece has an antique feel to it.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous Diane! the metal panel is just amazing and goes so well with the rest of the piece!
ReplyDeletelove the bird nest!! I once found one in my plant, but the cat next door...
xoxox have a great week :)
awww, how cute! they are so precious! and love those little eggs in their sweet nest. How funny that she made one egg at a time. I guess that makes sense! she's a little bird!
ReplyDeleteThe collage work is lovely too! so perfect for summer!~
I love how the birds "know" they are safe with you. When they are lenient like this and tolerant of you being around you know they have accepted you. I've had 2 birds' nests this year and had never had any before. I'd walk out quietly and whisper when they were at the nest. It's an amazing experience isn't it? Can't wait to see the babies in your nest!!!
ReplyDeleteAs for your art...it's always mind blowing and this is no exception. I love the metal embossing and now I'm off to read your tutorials...you've sparked my imagination.
Oh wow your box is fantastic and love the details on the edgings. Fabulous work. xx
ReplyDeleteSounds like the house finches have no concept of birth control (grin). I've never heard of a bird laying an egg a day before.
ReplyDeleteAs for your box, I think I like this one even better than last week's entry. I am in awe that you are able to take the challenge and make something that will eventually go in your shop. Makes it a two-fer in my book.
Have a happy and safe 4th.
happy Fourth to you too Diane! The sunshine piece is wonderful and I loved seeing the nest - sweet!
ReplyDeleteA Gorgeous, gorgeous piece for our yellow week! Amazing! I just love the metal treatment and all the texture - fantastic!
ReplyDeleteAnd thanks for the exciting update on your birdie family! That is quite a clutch they've got going there!
Hugs, Jessi xox
Just when I think you surely cannot top your artwork, you do it again. Beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteHaving the opportunity to watch that next is amazing and what is more amazing is that all those eggs came out of that tiny little bird - yikes!
Another lovely sun piece!
ReplyDeleteThat nest with eggs is amazing! I think they picked you and your garden because they felt safe with you. Hope you get to see the babies.
Happy 4th to you!
A beautiful piece and I love the metalwork! I must hop over to your tutorials and have a look!
ReplyDeleteThis piece is just lovely - I love how you've used the whole three dimensional nature of the board - with the drawer pull on top - fantastic! Really like your work - and beware the house finches. We have a family at our home - they are VERY NOISY when they feed - so you'll have LOTS of birdsong around your home soon! Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous art piece!! the metal embossing is quite lovely, and your 'faces' are beautiful too.
ReplyDeleteThis is wonderful....loved everything about. The sun just makes you want to come take a close look at all the detail. I love to use metal tape around the edges of my pieces, easy to emboss but not as sturdy I would guess. :)Nan
ReplyDeleteOoh, those little eggs! Be still my heart! I wonder what kind of artwork you will make with those photos one day . . . I am SO happy that you love these prompts and so lucky to have you joining in. I LOVE all the beautiful detail here - especially that copper and those intricate sides. You always have so much in your work to be admired ;) Looking forward to your brown, xo
ReplyDeleteOh My Gosh..I Am Lovin' What You're Doing With These Map Themes! Diane, You Sure Have A Fabulously Creative Mind! And Girl..What A Precious Nest. Accumulated A Few More Eggs Since My Last visit. :)) Have The Happiest Fourth Ever Sweet Lady! Hugs, Terri
ReplyDeletethis is a wonderful piece and can see it on my wall....wonderful! I love the little family that has adopted you too!
ReplyDeleteI love this..Thanks for the sharing. How I love the eggs and the birds..Beautiful..
ReplyDeleteLOVE the sun and all the unique elements showing there. Your metal embellishing is the perfect finish for the edges - very creative!
ReplyDeleteDiane, this painting and collaging and metal using are gorgeusly wonderful.You are an amazing artist, and I admire your work, dear.
ReplyDeleteLove all those lovely eggs,too- I wonder how they will all fit into the nest when growing up :)
Hugs,Dorthe
Oh my gosh this is beautiful! I need to try that!
ReplyDeleteOh those little eggs! So sweeet!
Happy 4th to you; I love all the dimension and detail in your work~
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! The sun has never looked so good :D
Thanks for sharing the bird nest; they are adorable~
Wow this is incredibly brilliant. I must go take a peek at your tutorial for the embossing.
ReplyDeleteThanks for showing us the bird nests and the birds. Who doesn't love nature and it's wonders.
What a stunning piece of art ! I love all the beautiful detail and could spend ages looking at it.
ReplyDeleteloving the birds nest photees ... waiting for more lol
If you get chance to pop by my dezinaworld blog please do, and grab the magical midnight background freebie and check out the challenges etc.
Have a wonderful day
hugs June xxxxxxx
I love how you incorporate maps into your work and all the little elements add interest too. Very nice.
ReplyDeleteReally, really stunning and so full of gorgeous details.
ReplyDeleteHope your eggs have a happy ending .... let us know in 'brown' week!
Wow, what a beautiful piece of art..love the embossing with all its texture...Gorgeous!!!
ReplyDeleteOh Diane, I am in awe of that sun--WOW!!! Your work is always astounding (but you already know that, right?) And the bird's nest is unbelievable!!! And I think it's such a good omen too!
ReplyDeleteXO
Cindy
So beautiful Diane~!!!!!!! Very Lovely~
ReplyDeletewow another stunning work of art!! thank you so much for your inspiration!! Hugs Juls
ReplyDeleteOhhhh, what a sweet little nest! I adore those little eggs. I've gotta admit . . . I'd be a little afraid to peek inside the nest too! Gorgeous pieces, Diane! You are the BEST when it comes to metal embossing. Your style is unique and beautiful. Hugs, Terri xoxo
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing work of Art. How fun to get to watch those little finches.
ReplyDeletecan't wait to see if they hatch..
LOVE LOVe LOVE it. It is my very favorite so far . Thank you for your giving and sharing spirit :) xokp
ReplyDeleteDiane,
ReplyDeleteI love how wonderfully creative you are! And look how fabulous your art is!
thanks for sharing about the eggs, I had no idea they would lay one egg a day. Fun.
Yeah and thanks for teaching us, you lucky mommy you!
ReplyDeleteAll of this work is so enticing and scrumptious, d...and the sun resembles you, seriously! xoxo
Hi Diane,
ReplyDeleteI have just been catching up on your posts and just love what you have been doing for the Summer of Colour. Your Suns are just gorgeous! I love this one for YELLOW! Your pink frame is always glorious!
I'm loving watching the progress of your nest too. Such beautiful little blue eggs!
It reminded me of some Robins that nested in one of Mum's hanging baskets - years ago now - when I was quite small. All went well as she continued to water and all the little robins fledged. Hope you finches do too.
x
Oh Diane this one is my new favorite,love how you did the sides too. Beautiful. And that was interesting about the birds. Can't wait to see the little ones.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful and cheerful piece! And the nest is adorable... Can't wait to see little baby birds!
ReplyDeleteOh this is spectacular. I really love this and find your talent amazing.
ReplyDeletePlease keep us posted on the birdies arrival.
BEAUTIFUL Diane!! WOW!!! Thanks for the tutorials too!!I would love to just reach out and touch all the textures in this piece! WOW!
ReplyDeleteFirst...I have to tell you the surprise I discovered at each step of your BEAUTIFUL CREATION...it was amazing and the result is the nicest thing I have ever see since a long time...wonderful...!!!! and the nice eggs will become nice little birds, lucky your are to have it near you!!! I will come back next week to see you brown creation...be sure of it xxx
ReplyDeleteHi Diane! I hope you had a lovely 4th of July! What a BEAUTIFUL sun!!!! It's so warm and inviting and exotic. :) What beautiful eggs! I love that the little finches have set up house with you. The parents are so sweet. Can't wait to see babies!!!! :)
ReplyDeleteOMG what an fantastic unique incredible great art work!I love the front side and the metallic borders around, all details are amazing!
ReplyDeleteThanks also for sharing the nest photos and the little birdies.
Hugs Anja
YEP, you said it baby..."all things considered"...i am trying to press on and find some balance.
ReplyDeleteand looky here, we are up at the same time in the morning, writing, only instead of 3 a.m. i think it's 5 a.m. in your neck of the woods...
i just love when this happens! oh what a world! XOXOXO
Oh you've inspired me now, this is SO great. Now where did I put my metal stuff ....
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun posting ~ I adore the creations you made, the sun is fabulous and I especially appreciate the asymmetry design. The eggs are just too precious, I adore it when nature comes to stay for awhile!
ReplyDelete♥Sharon
Love that box. You are so blessed to be able to watch the finches nest like that. What a gift.
ReplyDeleteThe metal embossing is a fab touch! Great piece again - and those finches..just perfect.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, again, I am so in awe of your gorgeous artwork. I love how much you put into it. All the different little bits and pieces, so much for the eyes to take it. I love, love, love it!
ReplyDeleteAdorable birdies. We have a lot of little yellow finches. They are so sweet. What gorgeous pictures you got of their nest and birds. You are so, so talented.
I LOVE your work!
ReplyDeleteMy 15 yr. old niece showed up with a white box last night to our "Art Night" and we spent some time looking at your blog. I wanted to show her the different ways you embellish boxes so she could decorate it for her friend. Funny, she just ended up painting it Pepto pink and wrote her friend's name on it. Done. Ahh the young. :)
ReplyDeleteHi sweetie! I've missed you and your beautiful creations!
ReplyDeleteHope you're doing great and enjoying your summer!
Wow!! Another AMAZING piece by you!! I love all that you do! So inspiring!!
ReplyDeletexoEsther
Beautiful work, so rich and full of texture!
ReplyDeleteHi again! I just wanted to thank you for your sweet comment!
ReplyDeletexoEsther
I just absolutely love the glass knob on the top! LOVE!
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