Spring Celebration -- (my nest giveaway!)

The little nests are off on their own around the world tours~~

I'm doing the happy dance here in my Sacred Yarn Room (or at least I would if I could do so without tripping over something!) My winter nesting is finally finished and 40 little nests have been delivered to happy little homes all over the world. 

During the past 4 months - I've made 40 woodland nests, 6 photo prop nests, and 3 tabletop nests.  I've strung yarns all over this room - somewhere in here, I think I've buried my sketchbook.  (yes - I've seemed to have lost it again!)

I've also created 2 new nest designs that I am anxious to show you!  One of the designs was created especially for the One World Our Art blogging event that is to be held later this year.  The other one - I will be showing you sometime soon~~

 So I've been busy - to say the least!

To CELEBRATE all of this and the fact that I am finished (!!)~~

I've saved the very last nest for YOU!

If you would like to enter this giveaway - please just leave a comment here on this post.  

The winner will be announced here at the bottom of this post on May 27- so be sure to check back. If you do not have a blog of your own - PLEASE make sure that you leave your email address so that  I can contact you if you win. Maddy girl is in charge of all contests.  (At 3 years old - I am sure she can be bribed!)

~~I have disabled my code system for comments so that it is easier for you all to leave comments on my blog.  That code system is just totally crazy and WAY too hard. I'm trying to make it better and easier for you to leave your comments. I do now get some spam comments - but I just delete them - it's worth the trouble for me if it keeps you from having to type that silly code.~~

Next year's Woodland Nest list is forming NOW!!  If you are interested in securing a spot on the list - please email me for info.  The nesting will begin this fall - most likely late November. 

If you would like to share this contest with friends on your own blog - please leave me another comment here on this post telling me that you have done so.   (I'd be so grateful~)

 Everyone who shares this contest on their own blog will be entered in a separate contest to win this beautiful Anthropologie tea towel. 

 The embroidery work on these towels is always so beautiful! I am totally in love with them and I choose one of my very favorites to share with you!
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About the photo shoot~~

 My sisters gave me this shiny new Radio Flyer wagon for Christmas!  It totally rocks and is the best gift ever!  When I do a photo shoot - it is an all day production!  I haul tons of crap, stuff,  very important props (LOL! ) all over our yard to set up for the photos.  (The neighbors all think that I am crazy!)

I love to use some of my favorite treasures in the pictures.  This beautiful garden doll was made by my friend Dorthe.  I absolutely treasure her!  She has a very special place of honor in my Sacred Yarn Room. 

The beautiful "nest" necklace was a gift to me from my dear friend Jan.  Wearing this necklace has become my own special way to welcome the long awaited spring. I love it so much~

The photos were taken a few weeks ago just as the spring daffodils were coming in to bloom.  There is a section in the back of our yard, close to the woods, where the gardener has planted hundreds of these beautiful flowers.  Over the years they have naturalized and in the early spring we are greeted with a field of bright yellow blooms- our first hint that spring is coming!
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There is a "changing of the yarns" here in the Sacred Yarn Room~  The various shades of greens are being gently set aside - and in their place are the mingled hues of golds, browns,reds. yellow, magenta, and orange.  You know what that means ~~ and so it begins! Work on the Harvest Nest has begun!

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Next up-

The last of our island vacation photos.  I'll take you to wonderful beaches in Aruba and Curacao.  We'll also visit the floating market in Curacao - one of my favorite places to photograph.

Love,

Vicki

ps - I am working on a charity fundraiser that is near and dear to my heart. I can only say that this project has taken on a life of it's own and is becoming more amazing everyday. I'm not sure why God has chosen me for this incredible experience.  More to come about this later~

***This Contest is Now Closed ***

5/27 UPDATE -- THE WINNERS! 
#36 Retired Knitter is the winner of the nest
#62 Roses, Lace, and Brocante is the winner of the Anthropologie Tea Towel.  
Thanks to everyone who visited and entered - I am totally overwhelmed by your love of my little nests.  I love you all~~