DIY Canvas & Burlap Bird
I saw one of these cute little birds in a shop and knew I could make my own for a fraction of the price. And I was right. :)
I grabbed myself some paper and drew out a bird and bird wing shape. After cutting them out and making a few moderations, I laid them down on some spare canvas fabric I had and cut out my birdie.
After sewing him together, I turned him right side out and stuffed him with filling. Then I sewed closed the body and wing openings and sewed the wings to the body.
From some scrap burlap, I cut out two more wings/feathers to attach. I spray painted two safety pins black to attached the extra "feathers" with.
For the eyes I used black wool with knots tied in the ends and threaded through the head.
I had picked up an old bronze candle stick holders for 50 cents, which I decided to sit my birdie on. I attached him using my hot glue gun.
Isn't he cute?! I love him. :)
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Julie,
ReplyDeleteThat is so cute.Oh how I wish I could sew!
Darling blog! Thanks for stopping by the Friday Favs Party:)
ReplyDeleteI love birdie crafts! The detail of the safety pin is adorable!
ReplyDeleteThere is something about burlap that is so good. That bird is beautiful. I think you have a great blog. I'm a new follower on GFC and Linky. I would love it if you could come stop by my new blog and see if you would like to follow me too. @ http://www.arosiesweethome.com/
ReplyDeleteYou can link up to my Sunday party while you are there.
Aww adorably cute. Looks like a super quick sewing project too!
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Val @ http://cookcraftcrocheting.blogspot.com/
This is so cute! I'm following:) I hope you'll share this at my link party, running now through Saturday night!
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Super cute! Love the little safety pin on the burlap wing! Very clever to use the candlestick as well! Thank you for sharing!
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