Red Bird or Blue Bird

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Before the jig saw was packed away for the move, I decided to make a few birds.  They are about 8 inches long and 5 inches tall; perfect for hanging in a kitchen window.
They were pretty simple to make.  I drew a pattern and cut it out from an old cracker box.
The two pieces were traced on the wood, cut, sanded, and painted.  
I attached the wing with strong glue and added a small screw eye to thread a length of fishing line for hanging.  

Now tell me, which is your favorite, the red bird or the blue bird?

I hope you have a wonderful week.  Be sure to stop by again soon!

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Comments

  1. Tania PelletierMay 21, 2017 at 9:41 AM

    How cute! I like the blue one best :o)

    Tania

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    1. AnnMay 21, 2017 at 6:52 PM

      Thanks, Tania. Thanks for visiting the Cottage - come back again soon! Have you visited Apple Street Crafts on facebook?
      Have a great week.

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  2. Sum of their StoriesMay 21, 2017 at 10:58 AM

    Red is my favourite colour so I'm going to have to say red, but they are both super cute.

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    1. AnnMay 21, 2017 at 6:50 PM

      Thank you, Julie. I'm so glad you stopped by - be sure to come back again soon and visit Apple Street Crafts on facebook!

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    2. Sum of their StoriesMay 23, 2017 at 1:38 PM

      Thanks for stopping by to share these lovelies at #HandmadeMonday :-)

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    3. AnnMay 24, 2017 at 5:56 PM

      It was my pleasure, Julie.

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  3. Gardening HelenMay 21, 2017 at 1:25 PM

    I need these on my deck - and a white one too!! Pinned ~ Thanks for sharing at the Pleasures of the NW's DIY Party!

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    1. AnnMay 21, 2017 at 6:54 PM

      So glad you like them - little birds have been known to fly to the NW, you know!
      Come back again soon.
      Ann

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  4. CarolineMay 22, 2017 at 12:41 PM

    Such a fun idea. I like the blue bird best!
    #handmadeMonday

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    1. AnnMay 23, 2017 at 12:49 PM

      Thank you, Caroline. They are fun, aren't they?

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  5. VanessaMay 22, 2017 at 10:08 PM

    These are adorable and my favorite is the red. Thank you for sharing at Dishing it and Digging it link party.

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    1. AnnMay 23, 2017 at 12:51 PM

      Thank you, Vanessa. The first one I made was the red one. I was thinking about the cardinal I had just seen outside my window. So glad you stopped by!

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  6. UnknownMay 23, 2017 at 10:30 AM

    Very cute craft! Love those birds! Thank you for sharing on Merry Monday! Have a great week!
    Kim

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    1. AnnMay 23, 2017 at 12:53 PM

      I'm so glad you stopped by, Kim. I hope they brightened your day!

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  7. Rhonda Gales May 24, 2017 at 12:41 AM

    These are adorable. Thanks for sharing on Sunday's Best.

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    1. AnnMay 24, 2017 at 5:55 PM

      Thank you, Rhonda. I'm so glad you stopped by.
      Come back again soon!

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  8. mpiskotoupoliMay 25, 2017 at 7:12 AM

    Difficult choice..Ι prefer the blue one!!!Have a nice day!!

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    1. AnnMay 25, 2017 at 6:52 PM

      Thank you! The two colors seem to running neck-to neck.
      Glad you stopped by - come back again soon!

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  9. Lucy BlossomMay 27, 2017 at 3:22 PM

    They are really cute, I love the blue but I'd love them even better as a paler blue pair (but that's just me)

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    1. AnnMay 28, 2017 at 1:08 PM

      Thank you, Lucy...light blue can be arranged!
      So glad you stopped by!

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  10. A Crafty MixMay 28, 2017 at 10:07 AM

    Mmmmmm that's so unfair Ann, I could never chose between the red or the blue. They're both gorgeous. Wishing you luck with the move

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    1. AnnMay 28, 2017 at 1:09 PM

      Thank you, Michelle! Be sure to stop back for updates...you never know what we'll do!

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  11. My thrift store addictionMay 28, 2017 at 9:00 PM

    Aww how cute! Thanks for sharing @Vintage Charm!

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  12. Lydia from Lydia's Flexitarian KitchenMay 29, 2017 at 2:45 PM

    Isn't this a cute project? I love the little birds. Thanks for sharing them with us at Creatively Crafty #ccbg :)

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    1. AnnMay 29, 2017 at 10:54 PM

      Thank you Lydia - so glad you stopped by!

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