For patterns, I searched "google images" for "birds"; sometimes I searched for a specific bird, such as 'blue jay' or 'robin'. I looked for the simplest image, printed out 2 copies. one I left whole and used it to make a cardboard pattern for the back layer of the bird. I cut the 2nd bird into pieces so I could rebuild the bird in several different colors. For some birds the back & wing were one piece & the belly another. For others, the wing was a separate piece. I have a pile of scraps from making hundreds of flowers, so I was able to find tiny pieces of yellow or black for eyes & beaks. - Laura

I used nails like the ones you use for tin on roofs cause they have a flat top also on the legs I used paneling nails plus I put a small bead in the center to give it a little 'sparkle'.

Thought I wrote something here! I thought it was very cute. Could use aluminum foil pie pans or just aluminum pie pans & tin snips to cut them I guess. I made dents in rabbit patterns in an aluminum pie pan years ago as a wall hanging & it worked out well. Made the design with hammer & dull nail so it didn't go through. Jan

so cute. Love the branch antlers. They would be fun to do with a group of kids like Brownies. I'm tempted to make one as part of my recycled craft display at the Fair in a friend's home this Saturday. So much to do tho don't know if I'll get to it. Kathy