This Advent calendar is a work in progress (I still have about 20 more birds to make YIKES). There is something about those branches in my entry, I hate to see them go. I thought the branches could stay for another holiday if they had some birds swinging from them.
If you want to make some little birdies here is the template I used
Little Birdie Advent Calendar Template
Cut out the bird and trace around on two pieces of felt. This is your stitching line and not your cutting line, so use disappearing marking pen or tracing pencil. I could also see these birds made from beautiful scrapbooking papers.
Cut out the embellishments. I have drawn on the template what I used but when making so many it is just easier to freehand some shapes. If I had not waited to the last minute and had more time these birds would be over the top with embroidered embellishments.
Stitch the shapes to the top piece of felt. I made an eye by embroidering a French knot (not shown in picture). For the numbers I used little beads. You can sew them on the heart now, or string them on the holder later. I had hoped to find “number” brads. The numbers could also be embroidered.
Pin two pieces of felt together and stitch around the bird leaving an opening at the top (wider than what you want when finished because you will add your hanger in later). As you stitch around place the beak on top and catch it in your stitching. Don’t forget to add your eye and numbers like I did. It is much more difficult to add them later.
Cut around the bird. Slip a piece of ribbon, cord ,string or elastic gold thread in at each end of your opening and stitch back and forth at each end. You could do this in the previous step if it is easier. It is easier and one less step but, I kept clipping off the hanger when I cut the bird out.
Fill with chocolates and let the holidays begin!
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Tammy says
What a super idea and so cute. I think I’ll give it a go for this year.
Jess says
Love these little birds! I used your template and made birds for my son’s first birthday! You can check out my post here: http://icopiedthat.blogspot.com/2010/08/bird-party-favors.html
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HappyCampers says
I So wish I could sew. These are absolutely adorable! I posted this link on my FaceBook page today!
Simone (different one) says
I linked to your picture and tutorial. Hope you don’t mind
Corinna says
Okay, that is the cutest thing EVER! LOVE it! Love the little hearts on the birdies. They would coordinate with Valentine’s Day too!
Corinna http://www.myscrapbooklife.com
Kelly says
So sweet! Will be making lots of little birds for packages this year!
towhee says
These are so sweet. Thanks for the pattern.
Beth says
Oh,,I Love any thing Birdish,,Thanks so much for posting this!!!
Beth
Pam says
I TOTALLY LOVE YOUR BEAUTIFUL FELT BIRDS! And what a clever idea for an advent calendar. Have you finished them yet????
cakehawk says
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Calypso says
What a great idea – I love them.
Lisa Summerhays says
Super cute! I love them! What a great idea!!