Birthday Cardinals

 

 Cardinals

 

This past few weeks, I have been enjoying the winter birds in our back yard. Among them are the cardinals. I often get a giggle from the blue jays and woodpeckers that tend to squabble over spots by our feeders.

I decided to create a male and female cardinal sun catcher in honor of my friend’s birthday. However, each bird had to be cut without a pattern which was a new skill attempt for me. I found this difficult.

 

 

My favorite part was applying the patina after I soldered the birds.

This pair of cardinals will make a lovely birthday gift since cardinals remind my friend of her parents.  Every time we see one we mention Grammie & Poppie. 

 

Handmade gifts just fill my soul with warmth and bring back special memories not only for those that I make them for but also for myself! 

" I saw a Cardinal in my tree,
The bright red color so beautiful to see.
Thoughts of loved ones brought a smile to my face,
As I watched it flitter about with grace.
Visitors from Heaven they are said to be,
I feel blessed that you came to visit me.”

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I tend to put a lot of thought into my gifts and creative adventures. 

Do you? 

Ginger