Easy Bird Ornaments

©2006 Publications International, Ltd. And a Partridge in a...

• 2-inch partridge
• Wire cutters
• 21/2-inch bark nest
• Hot glue gun, glue sticks
• 38 inches red satin picot-edged ribbon, 1/4 inch wide
• Tape measure or yardstick
• Scissors
• Moss

1. Snip wire from bird's feet. Glue bird into opening of nest.
   
   
2. Cut ribbon into following lengths: 8 inch, 24 inch, and 6 inch.
   
   
3. Thread 8-inch length of ribbon through hook at top of nest.
   
   
4. Tie an overhand knot 1/2 inch from ends for a hanger.
   

   ©2006 Publications International, Ltd. Glue the bird into the nest's opening. Then, cut ribbon.

5. Arrange and glue moss around hook and ribbon.
   

   ©2006 Publications International, Ltd. Arrange and glue moss around hook.

6. Make a 2-1/2-inch loopy bow from 24-inch length of ribbon. Tie off bow with 6-inch length of ribbon.
   
   
7. Glue bow to moss in front of hook.

   Ornament Tip! Instead of moss, sprinkle on crystal glitter for a snow-covered look. Try a different type of bird: cardinal, blue jay, robin, or any other bird that strikes your fancy.

©2006 Publications International, Ltd. Dove of Peace.

• 1 sheet white paper, 80 pound
• Scissors
• Pencil
• Craft knife
• Pin
• Rubber cement
• 20 inches burgundy satin ribbon with picot edges, 1/4 inch wide
• Tape measure or yardstick
• Hot glue gun, glue sticks

1. Download ornament pattern here. Print and cut out patterns.
   
   
2. Trace patterns on paper.
   
   
3. Cut out bird and wings with scissors and craft knife.
   

   ©2006 Publications International, Ltd. Cut out bird pattern with scissors.

4. Slice slits for wings where noted on pattern with craft knife.
   
   
5. On back of paper, draw a line that follows the outline of wings and tail about 1/8 inch in from edge.
   
   
6. Following lines, poke a pinhole through paper every 1/8 inch.
   

   ©2006 Publications International, Ltd. Poke a pinhole through paper.

7. Fold 1/2 inch of front of bird's head together, matching beaks. Glue head together with rubber cement.
   

   ©2006 Publications International, Ltd. Fold bird's hear to match the beaks.

8. Poke a pinhole through the paper at eye mark where indicated on pattern.
   
   
9. Slide wings through slits, and center them.
   
   
10. Cut ribbon into an 8-inch length and a 12-inch length. Fold 8-inch length of ribbon in half. Glue open ends to bird's body above shoulders where indicated on pattern for a hanger.
    

    ©2006 Publications International, Ltd. Slide ribbon over dove.

11. Make a 1-inch bow from 12-inch length of ribbon. Glue bow over ends of 8-inch length of ribbon.