Little birds swap #1-INT

In a previous issue of CPS magazine there was a wonderful article about making little birds with positive messages for your studio/creative space. I wanted to make some right away! I haven't yet-but why not do a swap for them?!

I do not have the article in front of me right now..so:

Make 1 (one) little bird for your partner.

I would say they should be about 3"-6" (standard dotee size). I wouldn't go smaller,but bigger would be ok .

Make them doublesided,from paper or fabric or felt-whatever you like to work with. They should be sturdy (so,if paper,for example,use cardboard in between the sides) and have a way to be hung or stood up (as with a small dowel rod ).Due to how unkind the Postal Service can be to our packages-and the fact that this is an International swap-EITHER a ribbon type hanger OR a stick is ok.Maybe ask your partner which they would prefer-or mind NOT having? Give them wings separate from their bodies (not just drawn or printed on),a tail (not necessarily separate or fancy) a beak and eyes-standard bird stuff!

They should bear a positive message/word somewhere (like "creative" or Dream"..).You can stamp,write,print or attach a charm with the word(s).

Go to town on these birds! Bits of lace and ribbons,buttons,beads,etc.,etc.

I am going to make the due dates on this swap pretty far out to give us lots of time to work on them (and get caught up on other projects and sping cleaning!).

I will try to find the article and post a pic.Right now I have to go do laundry!