Saturday, October 16, 2010

Birdie Inspiration

Last Night I was enjoying some kid free shopping at Shopko. I found my self wandering the Christmas aisles, and came across these adorable little birds. I was tempted to buy one, but then decided I was more tempted to MAKE one! 

So I came home and got to work, The original bird appeared to be needle felted, but it was clear that there was something inside to give it shape. So I decided to make a body and stuff it. Here are some of my pattern pieces. 
 I finished the body, which I made from quilt batting and then stuffed with fiber fill. I  then got started working on the hat. I used grey fleece and red yarn.

My Hubby Helped with the legs, he is brilliant I tell you! Drill & a Vice grip made these perfect little bird legs! 
after a few final touches, you know, the face. He is done!!



So what do you think?? 

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  1. UnknownOctober 16, 2010 at 9:05 PM

    yours is cuter!!! wtg!

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  3. AnonymousOctober 16, 2010 at 9:25 PM

    Adorable!

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  4. Nana's Fun StuffOctober 16, 2010 at 9:34 PM

    So cute!!! I agree with Kim. Yours is cuter :D

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  5. AnonymousOctober 16, 2010 at 11:35 PM

    They are so precious!!! I love these little tweets!

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  6. SueannOctober 17, 2010 at 12:26 AM

    I think your little birds are fabulous! I just love them. And they are all ready for those winter winds!
    Hugs
    SueAnn

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  7. HeidiOctober 17, 2010 at 4:31 AM

    Yours is so much cuter! I want one!!

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  8. UnknownOctober 17, 2010 at 5:19 AM

    Yay, another Christmas post!! I just did a winter craft post yesterday.

    Yours is WAY cuter! Great job!

    ~ The Speckled Dog

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  9. UnknownOctober 17, 2010 at 5:23 AM

    Thanks Ladies! And Kristi, I am so over fall and totally in christmas craft mode!!! I can't hel pit, that is all I want to work on right now!!

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  10. AnonymousOctober 17, 2010 at 6:26 AM

    Yours are so cute!!! I LOVE them!

    I love that you take pictures of things in stores and make them at home like I do...I was starting to feel weird for doing that :D

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  11. Wes and TracyOctober 17, 2010 at 8:24 AM

    Love these! So adorable! I may have to try one myself. Thanks for sharing.

    Blessings, Tracy

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  12. MandyOctober 18, 2010 at 8:37 AM

    that has to be one of the cutest stink' things I've ever seen!

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  13. BabiesandBargainsOctober 18, 2010 at 11:10 AM

    I agree yours are 20x cuter. These would go cute on a x mas tree....or maybe cut some branches spray paint them silver or white and perch a few on them or on garland...oo the possibilities :)

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  14. SherryOctober 18, 2010 at 12:47 PM

    Your bird is just adorable. It is fun to see creativity at work. Thanks for sharing how you put yours together.

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  15. CristieOctober 18, 2010 at 3:19 PM

    So cute, I love them...they make me smile. Thanks

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  16. .October 18, 2010 at 7:32 PM

    Yours is SEW much cuter anyway!!! ;)

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  17. Amanda LeeOctober 18, 2010 at 8:15 PM

    Oh my goodness. This is just. so. stinking. cute. I've been looking around your blog, and love what I see! Mind if I follow along?

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  18. UnknownOctober 18, 2010 at 8:19 PM

    Amanda, Thank you, I would love for you to follow along!! Welcome!

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  19. Jennifer LeighOctober 19, 2010 at 7:09 AM

    Wow....your version is so much cuter!! I love these!

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  20. Misty @Creative ItchOctober 19, 2010 at 10:10 AM

    I agree with everyone else....your version is MUCH cuter than the store's version! Great job!

    Thanks for linking @Creative Itch's "Sew Cute Tuesday"!

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  21. JillOctober 19, 2010 at 6:27 PM

    Oh they are just too cute! Fabulous work! well done!

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  22. JenniferOctober 19, 2010 at 7:08 PM

    I LOVE it!! So ADORABLE!! I'm like you - I'm always saying "I could make that"! LOL

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  23. AnonymousOctober 19, 2010 at 9:53 PM

    oh I want to do this! I have added it to my "crafts to do" bookmark!! Also, I started a new linky on Tuesdays where I feature a tutorial (let me know if you ever want to be featured :) and then a linky for people to link up. Come by and add any projects you want! I am also going to feature etsy shops on my blog :)

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  24. Oh Sew AddictedOctober 19, 2010 at 11:45 PM

    Cute! Awesome job! I saw your project on Sew Cute Tuesday!
    carla louise
    www.ohsewaddicted.com

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  25. AnonymousOctober 20, 2010 at 1:31 PM

    AdoRable!!!

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  26. UnknownOctober 20, 2010 at 8:47 PM

    How. stinkin. cute.

    Great job.

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  27. AnonymousOctober 20, 2010 at 8:49 PM

    Your sweet little bird is WAY cuter! You did a wonderful job.

    Best wishes,
    Natasha.

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  28. JanetOctober 20, 2010 at 9:25 PM

    These chicks are so adorable! Love them!

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  29. AnonymousOctober 21, 2010 at 7:54 AM

    OMG! I love these! I so want to make one!Visiting from bloggeritavillie.

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  30. Becky@Beyond The Picket FenceOctober 21, 2010 at 10:55 AM

    I love this little birdie--so cute, thanks for sharing :)!

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  31. AnonymousOctober 22, 2010 at 6:41 AM

    It's adorable! Love it!

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  32. AnonymousOctober 22, 2010 at 8:18 AM

    I REALLY need to make these! LOVE! Featuring you on my blog today!
    http://jellybeanjunkyard.wordpress.com

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  33. SwedieOctober 23, 2010 at 3:45 PM

    Really Cute!

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  34. charlotteOctober 23, 2010 at 6:06 PM

    Yours is way cuter!!!

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  35. kthambyOctober 23, 2010 at 6:30 PM

    I so love your blog! Will you be putting these cuties in your easy shop or can I request a pattern? I have already purchased some like these at Real Deals but I would love to make smaller versions to decorate my tree with. Thanks so much for all your inspiration!

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  36. kthambyOctober 23, 2010 at 6:30 PM

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  37. kthambyOctober 23, 2010 at 6:31 PM

    Ok so it keeps auto correcting ETSY

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  38. KileenOctober 26, 2010 at 2:35 AM

    Your birdies are way cuter! Love it! I love finding something at the store and then going home and making it.

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  39. DanaNovember 13, 2010 at 10:15 AM

    Well I think yours are way cuter and I want some! Great job!

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  40. catnapSeptember 20, 2012 at 7:33 AM

    Adorable Birdies! Love them!

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  41. jollymomAugust 25, 2013 at 11:39 AM

    Could you tell a little more about how the legs were made? Thank you!

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