Elizabeth's Bluebirds

A sweet and easy craft, bluebirds to be given as a small token of friendship this Valentine's Day.


Supplies easily found at your local craft store.


First roll Styrofoam under the palm of your hand on craft paper to slightly flatten it's porous surface. (Note difference between head not flattened and body which has) Press more heavily to flatten bottom of body and head shapes. Use a slightly stiff brush to "scrub" paint onto surface. I mixed a little white into my paint to lighten. Set aside to dry while assembling pieces to attach
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Accordion fold between your fingers two 15" strips of crepe paper for wings and one 2/3rds that length for tail. Pink edges as shown, make sure ends to be glued to body are all same length. 15 inch strip cut in half lengthwise and width wise. Six scallops to create flower petals. Make five total
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Hold wing pieces closely together between fingers, hot glue into position, slightly fanning while glue is cooling. Thin bead of glue on front edge, adhere to body to give fanned shape. Glue tail feathers also slightly fanning as glue cools. Cut paper shapes for beak, and leaves. Punch black paper for eyes or use black brads.


Roses are created by slightly rolling first petal, place in center of next petal gathering bottom edge to form rose shape. When petals are in place, pinch bottom tightly between fingers. Snip off bottom of rose. While still in hand be prepared to glue in place on neck of bird.


Garlands for your bluebird can be as creative as you like. I used vintage birthday candle holders with little pearls glued inside for my blue bird. The white ribbon gives contrast to the pink bird.

One Dear Reader thought these would be cute for a wedding shower - you wouldn't have to paint! What about a little girl's birthday tea party. These could hold name tags on their plates. Tucked into a baby shower gift basket, or holding a sweet banner in a nursery. So many ideas for these sweet little bluebirds!