It was time to get serious about a spring table centerpiece and after much thought or at least five minutes of thought - I decided I needed some blue birds.
To make these little paper birds, you will need:
Paper to form the bird (I used kraft paper)
Masking tape
Pretty paper to cover the birds (I used blue rice paper)
Glue
Start by forming a shape of a bird with the kraft paper. I stared with the head, formed the body and left the tail fanned out. I used masking tape to keep the shape together and trimmed the tail.
Cut strips of your pretty paper and glue to your bird shape leaving the beak area uncovered. Form a tiny beak out of the kraft paper and glue onto your bird. Let dry thoroughly.
Use your birds to add a touch of spring to your craft projects or home décor.
I have a feeling I’ll be making more of these little birds and adapting them for all of the seasons.
This project is entered in the CSI Easter Challenge
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This project is linked at the following:
Oh how stunning - just lovely ☺
ReplyDeleteso pretty and spingy! love it!
ReplyDeleteThose are so sweet! Love them.
ReplyDeleteLovely, it's amazing what you can do with paper ^_^
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely project. Perfect for Spring, but you're right, could easily be adapted to every season. Great job, thanks for the tutorial.
ReplyDeleteThese are lovely! Thank you for sharing how you made them.
ReplyDelete~Amanda
These are adorable! Love that they are made from paper and decoupaged! Hope you will share your lovely creations with the Pink Hippo Party @ http://pinkapotamus.blogspot.com/2011/04/pink-hippo-party-24.html
ReplyDeleteNow THIS is cool! What a nifty idea! You've inspired me to try it. : ) P.S. I'm your newest follower!
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What a fun idea!! I love birds!! :) Thanks for sharing!!!
ReplyDeleteSo inspirational (as usual)!
ReplyDeleteI may just have to try this. it is so sweet and doesn't look too hard (knowing me it will be though. haha.) great idea!
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Love your birdies! Found you at Tip Junkie.
ReplyDelete-Paulette
The birds look great! brilliant!
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Really cute- I love how the bird turned out.
ReplyDeleteLove your birds! I have a feeling if I tried this it would look like rumbled paper with masking tape! Some creative people can even make rumbled paper look good!!
ReplyDeleteThose are Beautiful. I'm adding this one to my to do list! Must give it a try.
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this is amazing you made these out of paper!! LOVE them! I am going to feature this for handmade features so I'd love for you to come grab a button :) and of course, thanks so much for linking up to Handmade Tuesdays @ Ladybug Blessings. www.ladybug-blessings.com
ReplyDeletethese are so lovely, thanks for telling how to make them. I've linked to your post at 'deze is ook leuk'.
ReplyDeleteLovely little birds, thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThese are lovely. Just lovely. What a great idea. Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteRachel
http://www.holy-craft.blogspot.com
hi carolyn...i just loved the birds...n thanks for the tutorial....i will try one too...i eaven loved chrystals wall hanging...n sure her daughter would love it...yours cheesebox upcycle...was adorable...u really take good pics.
ReplyDeleteI'm posting this on my blog tomorrow with link love coming right back at ya!
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Cute! I've been wanting to make a bird mobile for above my baby's crib and this may just be the thing to make it work!
ReplyDeleteI'm thinking that these are (I'm getting ready to shout) AWESOME~~! And I will definitely try to remember to use this idea at Christmas with some awesome x-mas papers!
ReplyDeletevery lovely Carolyn! I can't wait to see some more! Thanks so much for sharing on Craft schooling Sunday!
ReplyDeleteThese are lovely!
ReplyDeletevery very cute may have to try it :)
ReplyDeleteThese are amazing! Adding them to my list of projects to try... thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteWow! You are creative. I really love them and will try to make one.
ReplyDeleteThese are wonderful. So pretty.
ReplyDeleteYour blue birds are so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWow! Those are SO pretty! And AMAZING!
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking up to Making It With Allie! I can't wait to see what you have for next week!
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fabulous as always my dear!
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heather
Beautiful, delicate, elegant and clever!
ReplyDeleteYou are right, these birds can be adapted to work all year round! Thanks so much for sharing- they look amazing!
ReplyDeleteBTW, I featured this today! :)
ReplyDeleteYours was absolutely my favorite link-up of the week -- sophisticated, creative, and picture-perfect as always! Thank you so much for bringing your talent to "A Little Birdie Told Me..." at Rook No. 17!
ReplyDeleteBest,
Jenn
I am making/collecting birds for Christmas Tree 2011. There will definitely be a few of these guys tweeting a Merry Christmas at my house. Lovely.
ReplyDeleteSo basically when I come here I should just plan to stumble, pin, tweet and fb everything. Geez lady! Amazing! :)
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! I pinned it. Little Bit from DecorateWithaLittleBit.com
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this paper bird! How cute is this?
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing your bird tutorial. I linked to it today in a birds-to-make round up.
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