spring craft time

I can't remember what magazine these were in, but we figured them out and had a fun time! They are little Spring birdies.

First you get two sizes of styrofoam balls. Using tacky glue, wrap and glue any kind of yarn around them.

Stick them together with a toothpick.
Make feet out of pipe cleaner. It was cute - Conrad was very delicate with it as he helped push in the feet and wings. Hana was all about business and doing the next thing to get the project complete. :)
Stick feathers in for the wings. You'll need to poke a hole with a toothpick and then slide in the feathers. Cut a little diamond for the beak and glue it on. Then use colored pins and stick them thru the head for the eyes. And enjoy.
The kids had fun helping me and picking out the colors they wanted and such. Good times!

Some tips: - that are helpful if you decide to try it: I would say if you are doing this with anyone younger than 8 years old, you (the adult) will probably be doing most of it. It would be a great one to do in an activity with 8 - 12 year olds - older than that, the craft would be a little juvenile for them. Or you could have older kids, like teens, teach the younger kids. Also if the kids are old enuf and can use a hot-glue gun it would be easier and faster.