55. Word Bird
It has been a hectic week so far. I realised this morning that I didn’t have a make ready to publish so decided to take an hour out this afternoon to get one ready. I enjoyed making this so much that I forgot to take photographs at each stage and totally lost track of time. That must be a sign of a good make.
The directions for this make are by Ann Ellis in the January/February 2012 issue of Cloth Paper Scissors
I started by roughly drawing a body, wing and beak shape on cardboard as Ann suggests.
Then I cut the shapes out:
and this is where I got lost in a dream of tissue paper and glue and forgot to take any more photographs.
The steps are very simple: tear up tissue paper, stick it to the body, wing and beak. Then embellish.
Attach the finished bird to a skewer or other handy stick and admire.
sierralimanovember replied:
very cool
I know some little boys who would love to get their hands on it
January 26, 2012 at 6:58 pm. Permalink.
Ann Ellis replied:
Aaah, gorgeous little Word Bird, loving the hair!
February 15, 2012 at 3:57 pm. Permalink.
madebypin replied:
Thank you, Ann. And thank you too for the idea. I just love these little birds. I’ve recently made them for people instead of ‘Get Well’ cards.
February 16, 2012 at 8:54 am. Permalink.