Spring is on it's way! Yay!! How about making some fun critters to adorn your home or work place. I think they would make a sweet little gift as well.
Supplies:
Basic Grey Buttons, Bittersweet
Kim Hughes Paper Pack, Mocha Chica
Cardstock, Neenah Classic Solar White
Beading Wire, 28 Ga, Silver ( I used craft wire, but I am sure this will work great as well)
other:
embroidery Floss: DMC
black card stock
First, start by drawing a bird shape onto heavy white card stock with a pencil.
Once you are happy with your image, cut it out to make a pattern. Trace it onto the back side of your desired paper and cut it out. Cut 2 bird bodies. (they need to be facing 2 different ways, not the same way) You will need 2 eyes and 2 beaks. Save your pattern for future use.
punch a white and black circle for the eyes, and a triangle for the beak. Cut 2 beaks, cut one in half so that you can add it on top if the base one. This just adds more interest (it's not necessary)
to form the bird legs and feet, start at one end of an 18 inch piece of sturdy wire and bend 3 toes that are about 1 inch long.
cross over the other wire and bend them together. Repeat on the other end of the wire
then bend in the center of the wire. You may need to adjust the feet so that it will stand on it's own.
Use a VERY sturdy adhesive. Apply red tape on the back of the paper bird and pull off backing. Place wire securely on top.
add more red tape on top to secure the legs. Adhere beaks and eyes and add second bird to cover the back.
I created a butterfly shape, you can use a die cutting system if you are not comfortable doing this. Draw half the butterfly and fold the paper. Cut the paper while folded for even wings. String thread through button holes to create the antennas (attach with a Zot). Bend a curl in the wire, bend a loop around your finger in the middle and attach the butterfly, like I did with the bird.
*Tip make sure your paper is light, otherwise the image could be top heavy and have a hard time standing up*
Hope you have a great day. Thanks for visiting.
