Upcycled LIfe: Sewn paper birds

Create a flock to deliver treats to friends.

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Sat., April 11, 2020

Trace and cut out a simple bird shape on a brown paper bag and a teardrop wing on a colorful paper scrap.

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Trace and cut out a simple bird shape on a brown paper bag and a teardrop wing on a colorful paper scrap.

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To hand stitch, pre-punch holes with a push pin.

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Sew the main bird together by hand or with a sewing machine. Leave a gap on the center of the back for inserting a treat.

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Fill the inside with seeds, a sweet treat or a little note.

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Cut a thin strip of paper to make a hanging loop. Staple the ends of the strip down over the gap sealing the bird and attaching the loop at the same time.

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Glue the wing piece on with a dot of glue at the shoulder, also covering the staple.

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Glue the wing piece on with a dot of glue at the shoulder, also covering the staple.

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Create a flock of paper birds to deliver a note or treat to a friend.

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