Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Songbird

  I found this little birdie at Target on Saturday,
she was the very last one...
She only cost $1...
that made me smile.
I sat her on my mantel, but it's a little crowded there, 
so she thought it might be better if she had her own cage ;-)
 I copied some vintage Christmas music and put it on the bottom of the cage...
{she is a "songbird" after all}
 I sat her on a tiny nest,
made a little silver rose, and a "Joyeux Noel" sign
attached to a corsage pin...
 a little ribbon at the top
and now she's singing like a lark :-)
 It was a simple little craft...
the kind I like best :-)
She's joining Joyce for Friday Pretties,
 Courtney for Feathered Nest Friday,
and Donna for Saturday Nite Special.

I hope that you can too.
Blessings,
Marcia 
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61 comments:

  1. Julie HarwardNovember 17, 2010 at 10:25 PM

    I love your little songbird..very sweet in her sweet little cage! I love simple thing like this! (I sing, so for year my license plate said..SONGBRD) ;D

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  2. ChristineNovember 18, 2010 at 2:18 AM

    It's really gorgeous! Thanks for sharing your smile and lovely crafting touches!
    Best wishes
    Christine

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  3. AnonymousNovember 18, 2010 at 3:06 AM

    Your sweet birdcage looks gorgeous!I bought two of those little birds at target yesterday!They are the cutest.

    Kathy

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  4. MelanieNovember 18, 2010 at 4:07 AM

    You did a beautiful job! It looks like it was all meant to go together!

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  5. Deanna Rabe - Creekside Cottage BlogNovember 18, 2010 at 4:48 AM

    That is really sweet, Marcia! I will have to check out Target tomorrow!

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  6. AnonymousNovember 18, 2010 at 5:08 AM

    That is beautiful!! I love every little detail. Isn't it fun decorating birdcages?

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  7. AnonymousNovember 18, 2010 at 5:19 AM

    Hi Marcia!This is so pretty! I love all those music notes! :) Are you surprised? :)
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia :)

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  8. KTWNovember 18, 2010 at 5:23 AM

    How adorable! And how creative! :) Very cute.

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  9. KarenNovember 18, 2010 at 5:32 AM

    I love it! You did such a nice job!

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  10. UnknownNovember 18, 2010 at 6:01 AM

    I love the birdie and cage. Perfect.
    Great job and great price.

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  11. Farm GirlNovember 18, 2010 at 7:41 AM

    Oh very pretty, and I just love that little song bird, it is all so pretty.
    You are so talented.

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  12. sherryNovember 18, 2010 at 7:49 AM

    oh my, so sweet, so creative!
    love the birdie and
    love the birdcage too.

    jAne

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  13. UnknownNovember 18, 2010 at 8:01 AM

    You are definitely a creative one! At first when I saw your post in my following a quick glance at the words I thought to myself. "I didn't know Target sold birds." So I had to pop over to check out the new merchandise from one of my favorite stores!!

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  14. PCovi November 18, 2010 at 9:12 AM

    She is adorable as is her home!
    Now if she starts singing...don't run and hide!

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  15. PaulaNovember 18, 2010 at 12:28 PM

    That is the sweetest thing ever, Marcia!! I love the little birdie- but I also love you lined the bottom of her cage with "It came upon a midnight clear"- that is sooo cute!

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  16. birdie blueNovember 18, 2010 at 12:48 PM

    that little bird is adorable. love you have her displayed.
    very pretty.

    have a lovely weekend.
    xo
    ~molly

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  17. Everlasting BloomsNovember 18, 2010 at 1:30 PM

    VERY adorable...and only one dollar!! That is a deal! :) I love target..I can always find something there :)

    ~ You did a beautiful job LOVE all of it!

    ~ Thanks for stopping by our blog..I'll be linking up for friday pretties too! :)

    ~ Have a nice weekend!

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  18. Janettessage.blogspot.comNovember 18, 2010 at 1:52 PM

    That is just great...how creative are you....and then you get to share it with so many of us....thanks for the inspiration!!

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  19. AnneNovember 18, 2010 at 2:15 PM

    Wow! That´s beautiful! Cant believe you made it yourself. Have a lovely weekend!

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  20. UnknownNovember 18, 2010 at 4:04 PM

    ...adore your "song bird" ~ and her sweet little cage!
    xo, Rosemary

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  21. NanaDianaNovember 18, 2010 at 4:23 PM

    Well, that is just about the cutest little songbird I ever saw...and I love caged nest that goes with her! I think you should call her Melody! Hugs-Diana

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  22. JanetNovember 18, 2010 at 4:26 PM

    I think you little birdie is just adorable and I really like the cage with the sheet music, too!
    Blessings,
    Janet

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  23. Patti's Artful DesignNovember 18, 2010 at 5:10 PM

    Just "simply" beautiful, Marcia! I love everything about this piece of art. I may have to pull out one of my old bird cages!

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  24. VickiNovember 18, 2010 at 5:25 PM

    That is adorable! My girlfriend had one of those little Target birdies the other day at our Etsy open house. I was so jealous! I have not been able to find a Target with any left. Can't believe they were only a $1.00

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  25. Barb J.November 18, 2010 at 6:23 PM

    You are so creative! I would have seen this bird and, though it is cute, wouldn't have known what to do with it. You did a great job making the cage and posing her in it!

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  26. TiffNovember 18, 2010 at 6:32 PM

    So cute!!! You should find more little birdies and sell them or make them as Christmas gifts, who wouldn't love a pretty little bird who doesn't need the paper in his cage changed :)

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  27. AnonymousNovember 18, 2010 at 7:40 PM

    Very creative and cute! I would never have thought to do that...love it!

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  28. TriciaNovember 18, 2010 at 8:03 PM

    Very pretty! I finally managed to get seven of those little birdy beauties today :)

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  29. Carrie @ Cottage CozyNovember 18, 2010 at 11:34 PM

    What a find your little birdie is! I love it!

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  30. People Who Know Me Would Say:November 19, 2010 at 3:07 AM

    This was adorable and perfect for every day of the year. It must look fabulous with your beach colors!!

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  31. Sandi~A Cottage MuseNovember 19, 2010 at 4:08 AM

    What a beautiful little home you've created for that sweet bird!

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  32. I Love Pretty Little ThingsNovember 19, 2010 at 5:56 AM

    So, So Pretty!!! Only a dollar?!? Gotta love Target...

    You took such a simple little ornament and made her into such a beautiful and interesting display.
    LOVELY!!!
    Joyce

    P.S. I am going to Target today to see if I can find one. :) Love it!

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  33. AnonymousNovember 19, 2010 at 9:00 AM

    I love how you used your little bird, Marcia! How perfect! I think those little lovelies are going to be a big hit at Target this year!
    Have a wonderful weekend!
    xoxo,
    Jo :)

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  34. GloriaNovember 19, 2010 at 2:29 PM

    This is so beautiful! Love how you crafted this altogether. I have never seen any birds like that one at Target!? What a sweet little find...:)
    Have a happy, blessed weekend!
    xoxo Gloria

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  35. Tommie JoNovember 19, 2010 at 2:54 PM

    So very pretty!

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  36. SandyNovember 19, 2010 at 3:21 PM

    What a darling little song bird! Have a wonderful weekend!

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  37. trash talkNovember 19, 2010 at 5:19 PM

    I now know why the caged bird sings. I would too in that beautiful nesting spot!
    Debbie

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  38. Drawn to The SeaNovember 19, 2010 at 7:03 PM

    Marcia, I love how you've taken simple things & made something so special, sure to become a family heirloom. Such a dear little bird.

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  39. Courtney ~ French Country CottageNovember 19, 2010 at 11:11 PM

    Hi there~ This is darling! I love that little birdie and all that you have done to give it a proper beautiful home in the cage~Really sweet! I am going to have to stop by Target too and look for them- Just adorable!! Thanks so much for sharing at Feathered Nest Friday! :)

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  40. Thelma LouiseNovember 20, 2010 at 12:19 AM

    Hi.:-)I So nice .:-) i also want to make something like this.:-)

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  41. Funky Junk InteriorsNovember 20, 2010 at 12:35 AM

    Awww... sometimes the simplest are the sweetest. Yours ranks that way wonderfully. :)

    Donna
    http://funkyjunkinteriors.blogspot.com/

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  42. FRENCH LAUNDRYNovember 20, 2010 at 1:03 AM

    That's just darling Marcia! Thanks so much for stopping by to say hello.

    Hugs,
    Judy

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  43. ~*~ saskia ~*~November 20, 2010 at 5:03 AM

    It turned out Gorgeous, Marcia. These sweet and soft colors are adorable. Have a lovely weekend! xxxx

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  44. koraleeNovember 20, 2010 at 8:46 AM

    She is lovely...you inspire me my friend...

    Thank you for the sweet comments you left me concerning my teeth...I soooo appreciate your loving words. All will be over soon and I will be back to normal! hugs and love. xoxoxo

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  45. TracyMB @ Crows Feet ChicNovember 20, 2010 at 9:05 AM

    So darn cute! What a lucky $1 find. I bet he's thrilled with his new digs. :)

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  46. BeverlyNovember 20, 2010 at 9:06 AM

    What a sweet post. I just love your little songbird and the home you made for her.

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  47. Tammy@T's Daily TreasuresNovember 20, 2010 at 10:20 AM

    Hi Marcia, that is the sweetest little bird ever and you have made her a beautiful little place for nesting and singing. Just lovely! Hope you are having a wonderful weekend. :) Tammy

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  48. Debra@CommonGroundNovember 20, 2010 at 12:20 PM

    She's certainly a little sweetie, darling birdcage and I love the vintage paper on the bottom of the cage, sweet touch!
    Thanks for joining in with VIF!!
    xo,
    Debra

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  49. AnonymousNovember 20, 2010 at 3:45 PM

    Wow, Marcia, your little birdie sure is getting around! What a little travelor for one that is caged!
    Your blog is sooooo pretty. So Vintage, soft, and pretty.
    Thank you for dropping by the other day and letting me know you were thinking about me.
    Antoinette
    www.homeschoolblogger.com/haflingerhorses

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  50. ValNovember 20, 2010 at 4:37 PM

    It's really beautiful.

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  51. UnknownNovember 20, 2010 at 4:51 PM

    I adore that little birdie and the lovely home you gave her, Marcia! Sadly, my Target doesn't have them yet. :(

    Have a great weekend,
    Jami

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  52. ~*~ saskia ~*~November 20, 2010 at 11:24 PM

    You're not too far away to be sending anything, Marcia.
    Sweet dreams to you while I'm off to prepare breakfast ^_~
    Have a sweet Sunday ahead xxxx

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  53. Sarah @ Modern Country StyleNovember 21, 2010 at 8:30 AM

    AAah, too sweet!

    Your photos are gorgeous, by the way. I love the way you've used the focus.

    Yummy!

    Sarahx

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  54. VSNovember 21, 2010 at 9:01 AM

    What a gorgeous little songbird friend!! Thanks for sharing, I'm visiting from Common Ground & I love you blog!
    Smiles,
    Susie

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  55. michelleNovember 21, 2010 at 1:55 PM

    That is the sweetest little bird!! All your touches are just beautiful!!

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  56. AubreyNovember 21, 2010 at 2:53 PM

    This is adorable- I love the way you added the tag and pinned it in to place with a pearl corsage pin. Just Beautiful.
    Cheers
    Aubrey

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  57. Mimi SueNovember 21, 2010 at 8:38 PM

    How cute! Was she in the dollar spot? Mimi

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  58. Burlap LuxeNovember 21, 2010 at 9:06 PM

    Marcia,
    It was a perfect find (that little paper song bird)
    Can you believe how even Target is on the up and up with altered art, and book art! I think the paper on the bottom of the cage is perfect, and if anyone has ever owned a bird in there time has placed paper on the bottom of their cages.

    I think it deservingly should have linked up and joined the girls in showing it off :)

    It will look great as part of your Christmas, next to the tree decor. Will see you soon, keep inspiring paper and your found passion.
    xx
    Dore

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  59. My Shabby Streamside StudioNovember 22, 2010 at 8:24 AM

    That is the sweetest thing. I wish my Target had those birdies.

    ♥

    P.S. – I’m having a Jeanne d’Arc Living Giveaway till 12 Dec.!

    Bisous,

    Sandy @ My Shabby Streamside Studio
    http://myshabbystreamsidestudio.blogspot.com/

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  60. Cindy (Applestone Cottage)November 23, 2010 at 4:34 AM

    That is just gorgeous Marcia!
    How smart and creative of you!
    I love it and you have inspired us to find one too!
    Happy Thanksgiving and enjoy that wonderful family of yours!
    Cindy

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  61. GwendolynKayNovember 25, 2010 at 7:35 PM

    This is so beautiful! I love little birds and you have displayed this sweet one so wonderfully.
    Blessings~
    Gwenny

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Thanks so much for stopping by :)
Blessings,
Marcia

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