Wednesday, February 3, 2010

A Flock of Valentine Birdies

When I saw these adorable birds on Elizabeth's Creative Breathing Blog I fell in love. She is one talented cookie and makes all kinds of cute things. I had to try and make a bird or two or six!
She has all the directions on her post, but basically you paint styrofoam shapes, glue them together, make wings and a tail with accordian folded crepe paper streamers, use little black brads for eyes, card stock for beaks, and decorate them with whatever your heart desires.

















This was such a fun craft and I think they turned out pretty cute.

And speaking of birdies, when the mister and I were out walking the other day we saw two pairs of robins splashing in a puddle! You know what that means, SPRING is just around the corner!
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25 comments:

  1. Robin JohnsonFebruary 3, 2010 at 9:43 PM

    How sweet and adorable. Wonderful job love the plate stand too.

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  2. Julie HarwardFebruary 3, 2010 at 10:45 PM

    THOSE ARE REALLY CUTE! GOOD JOB TOO, THEY HAVE THE SWEETEST LITTLE FACES! NO ROBINS HERE...IT'LL BE MAY BEFORE WE GET SPRING! COME SAY HI :D

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  3. SandraFebruary 3, 2010 at 11:06 PM

    Can you say ADORABLE...I'm going to have to make some of these little birdies! Great post.

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  4. KeleeFebruary 4, 2010 at 3:12 AM

    Hi Darling Mimi Sue!

    These are totally, completely adorable! They make me feel happy in my heart!

    Great job! Hope you are well!

    love, kelee

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  5. Scrap for JoyFebruary 4, 2010 at 4:58 AM

    Bravo Mimi! These are the cutest birds! I love the one picture where it looks like the red birdie is whispering into the ear of the pink birdie...sweet nothings? I love the way you've embellished with pearls and flowers. E will be so excited to see these...you've done her proud. For the first time, we've been seeing robins off and on all winter this year. I just read that not all of them migrate. Crazy robins!
    Joyce

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  6. Just a bed of rosesFebruary 4, 2010 at 6:00 AM

    Of course you had to make the little red/pink birdies...they are so tweet! love!

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  7. Lewaina@cliffsideranchFebruary 4, 2010 at 7:21 AM

    Wahoo for spring!
    Love your little "love birds". I'm partial to the red one with the string of pearls around her neck! :-)
    We have robins all winter long. Small and few in between though. BUT, we don't have anything that even resembles a Puddle! Too darn cold!
    Only 6 mores weeks...right? lets see, that's one month and two weeks, and it's almost one month and one week really. And then it will be just one month and then, just 3 short weeks........ Yeahhhhhh, I can almost smell it!!!!
    Enjoy your Day.
    Mercy

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  8. M.L. @ The House of WhimsyFebruary 4, 2010 at 10:11 AM

    WHAT???? These are WAY too cute!!! And the way you've displayed them...perfect!! Thanks for the wonderful tutorial, as well.
    The "little Mr." wearing Mimi's reading glasses below, left me smiling ear to ear. : )
    M.L.

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  9. cindy-stitches-n-stuff.blogspot.comFebruary 4, 2010 at 10:16 AM

    Mimi, I'm so glad that you found spring. I need some! Your birdies are adorable. And the plate stand their on is wonderful.

    I am sick with a chest something, so I can't get together this friday. Bummer, your having so much fun without me. I'll see you at the lunch.

    cindy

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  10. DonnaFebruary 4, 2010 at 11:51 AM

    Oh these little birds are adorable!

    Hugs,
    Donna

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  11. Nanette MerrillFebruary 4, 2010 at 12:25 PM

    Birds are so cute. These have such character.

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  12. GRAMSFebruary 4, 2010 at 8:00 PM

    I just love my little one. I'm going to have to find her a place of honor. Thanks for the fun time today and my birthday present. I just love it. Silly huh?

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  13. Hearts TurnedFebruary 5, 2010 at 6:00 AM

    So glad I found you this morning! Love those sweet birdies! Found you through "Creative Breathing"...don't you just love Elizabeth? I'm your newest follower & will be back to visit very often! Have a beautiful day!

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  14. AnnieFebruary 5, 2010 at 7:26 AM

    Love them!

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  15. ★Carol★February 5, 2010 at 8:00 AM

    Hi there! I'm just popping in from Elizabeth's, and I wanted to tell you that your birdies turned out so cute! I've also been checking out your blog, and I love it!
    Have a great weekend!
    Carol

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  16. Beth at AuntiesFebruary 5, 2010 at 1:32 PM

    These are so darling! I so hope you are right that Spring is around the corner.
    I am planning on having lunch with you on the 16th!:-) I am so looking forwad to meeting you.~♥

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  17. NolaFebruary 5, 2010 at 2:39 PM

    The birdies are adorable, and you have them displayed so pretty!

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  18. BettyFebruary 5, 2010 at 11:48 PM

    Those are just too cute! I saw them on Elizabeth's blog and had to come and tell you how much I like them!

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  19. Anne FannieFebruary 5, 2010 at 11:50 PM

    Those are so cute! I didn't see them on the other blog! You did a great job!
    Hugs, Ann

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  20. UnknownFebruary 6, 2010 at 6:58 AM

    So very, very cute! Thanks for sharing. Just started following your blog, can't wait to read more. Jamie

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  21. Simple HomeFebruary 6, 2010 at 8:18 PM

    These are just adorable Mimi. Your photos are great too. Hey, and that little guy on the previous post? Priceless!
    Blessings,
    Marcia

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  22. CharlotteFebruary 7, 2010 at 7:18 PM

    These are just too cute...

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  23. LalleeFebruary 8, 2010 at 7:01 PM

    Your birdies are adorable. Elizabeth has such wonderful tutorials.

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  24. LaurieStarFebruary 10, 2010 at 6:49 AM

    Hello - I found you through Joyce's blog. I love these little birdies! :)

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  25. UnknownFebruary 11, 2010 at 5:03 PM

    How cute are those! You did such a good job and they turned out great. Love the one with the pearls-- I like to put pearls on my animal people too!

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