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I saw these adorable Burlap Birdies at Joann Fabric not too long ago.  They had the cutest little wire legs and such a pretty felt flower in place of a wing.  I just thought they would look adorable in an Easter basket and I love the challenge of recreating things!  My version of the Burlap Birdies can be whipped up in no time at all!

Wanna make your own Burlap Birdies?

Here’s what you need:

Burlap

Sewing machine

Polyfil stuffing

Felt

Scissors

Brads/buttons

Floral wire

DMC embroidery floss

I freehanded a simple bird profile on some white cardstock to use as a stencil.

I cut out my “stencil”.  Using a piece of burlap folded in half, I traced my bird onto the burlap.  Keeping it folded, I cut out the bird.

Using my sewing machine, I sewed 3/4 of the way around the bird, leaving enough room to turn right side out.

Once turned right side out, I stuffed it with the Polyfil.

Gently fold the edges in and pin.  Using the sewing machine, sew as close to the edge as possible.  {I had a pic of this but it was super blurry…sorry!}

Then I used the same technique from my Poinsettia Wreath to make a simple felt flower.  Hot glue in place of wings.

To create the beak, I took a piece of thick floral wire and bent it in half.

Using the DMC embroidery floss, wrap around the entire length of the wire and then wrap around the wire.

Next I hot glued the beak in place.  Add a simple scrapbook brad as an eye {or button if you choose} to finish it off!

Doesn’t it look adorable in the Easter basket?  {I hate to say I told you so but….}

I’m thinking I should whip up some of these Burlap Birdies for my Spring Mantel.  Hmmmmm…..

Do you enjoy the challenge of recreating something that catches your eye?