I hope 2023 will be a good year for us all!
I’d like to start your first Wednesday of the new year with a smile 😃
May this weird bird inspire YOU to be your BEST!
Happy Weird Bird Wednesday!
Cheers!
Tag Archives: creative
Featherstitched Wings
Today’s weird bird is rather dazzling! At least I think it is…
I recently took an online class with Kelli May-Krenz called, “Winged Wonders.”
My little bird has featherstitched wings and lots of hand stitching and BEADS!
I love beads!
My little bird has a gold painted beak and a vintage bead for an eye.
I sewed a pin on its back so I could wear it…
But I kind of like it on the top of my little Christmas tree!
It was a fun project to do last week when I was sick with a cold. I find beading and hand stitching very meditative.
Happy Weird Bird Wednesday!
May you find joy in creating or doing something out of the ordinary this December.
Cheers!
The Lederhosen Bird
This weird bird is a little late to the party…
Oktoberfest was celebrated in Munich between September 17 and October 3 this year!
But The Lederhosen bird is always ready to celebrate!
Did you know that lederhosen or “leather breeches” were worn as traditional garments in some regions of German-speaking countries? Formerly, they were worn for hard work but today are mostly worn as leisurewear.
Happy Weird Bird Wednesday!
Cheers! 😃
And Happy Fall! The leaves are changing amazing colors and the days have been extra sunny and warm in the Pacific Northwest where I live.
I have been spending as much time as possible outdoors… before the days get colder.
Do you have a favorite season? I hope you share it with me! 😃
Posted in fall, nature, Weird Bird Wednesday
Tagged celebrate, color pencils, creative, drawing, fall, fall leaves, humor, imagination, Lederhosen, nature, October, smile, Weird Bird Wednesday
A Tweedle Twaddle Bird
Yes, I’m back….
I took a little longer blogging break than I intended but I’m back! And with another weird bird!
Today’s weird bird is a combination of two dictionary words:
TWEEDLE: To lure by or as by music
TWADDLE: Trivial or silly talk/writing
Of course, I put my own spin on these two words to create this weird bird:
I hope this Tweedle Twaddle bird gives you a smile today!
Happy Weird Bird Wednesday!
Cheers! 😃
Posted in Weird Bird Wednesday
Tagged creative, Gelli-Prints, humor, imagination, music, nonsense, paper collage, silliness, smile, Weird Bird Wednesday, Weird Birds, word play
Lazy Susan
Susan always served the best appetizers for her feather friends…
She would sit down with a plate on her belly and slowly spin the plate around so everyone could sample the seeds…
This is why she was nicknamed, Lazy Susan.
One never knows what will inspire a silly weird bird!
I drew this pattern with Copic markers yesterday evening:
Earlier in the day, I painted these papers:
It was to create this project:
I hope you let your imagination soar!
Happy Weird Bird Wednesday!
Cheers! 🙂
P.S. I’m posting a little late today… feeling kind of lazy I guess! 😉
Posted in Acrylic Paint, Color, Humor, imagination, markers, paper collage, Weird Bird Wednesday, Weird Birds, Whimsical Art, Word Play
Tagged Copic markers, creative, creative play, humor, imagination, mixed media collage, nonsense, painted papers, paper collage, patterns, Weird Bird Wednesday, Whimsical Art
A Moose Goose?
This weird bird flew out of my imagination!
I started with an eyes closed drawing and discovered what looked to me like a moose! So I added a little collage:
A blue Moose Goose is on the loose!
I hope this silly bird gives you a smile today!
Happy Weird Bird Wednesday!
Cheers! 🙂
A Thingamabob…
I haven’t forgotten today’s weird bird…
It is A Thingamabob and A Thingamajig!
Now where did I put my car keys…
Happy Weird Bird Wednesday!
May it be a memorable day for you!
Cheers! 🙂
Posted in gelli printing, Humor, imagination, paper collage, smile, Weird Bird Wednesday, Weird Birds, Whimsical Art, Word Play
Tagged creative, creative play, Gelli-Prints, humor, Imaginary birds, imagination, paper collage, playful, silly, smile, Weird Bird Wednesday, whimsical, whimsy, word play
This Spud’s for you!
I haven’t posted in a little while on my blog…
I hope you are all well!
It has been raining A LOT where I live in the Pacific Northwest which makes me feel like a couch potato…
It was my inspiration for today’s weird bird:
May it give you a smile and bring you a little sunshine on a cloudy day!
Happy Weird Bird Wednesday!
Cheers! 🙂
A “Bug” In My Bonnet
I enjoyed my blogging break for the last two weeks… Although I couldn’t stay away from reading so many of your creative blogs! 😃
I am looking forward to a new month… December is here! And Christmas is just around the corner… Hoorah!
Someone put a “bug” in my bonnet in the last couple of weeks and I have been drawing these bugs from my imagination:
I started with their imaginary “hats” from my Gelli-printed papers or copies of my own artwork.
I drew my imaginary bug in pencil before adding permanent pen.
There is something wonderful about creating from your imagination. It is so freeing!
Lastly, I added color pencils to give these bugs a little pizzazz…
Which bug(s) do you like?
Cheers! 🙂
Posted in Bugs, collage papers, color pencil, Drawing, gelli printing, hats, imaginary drawings, imagination, ink, Mixed Media, smile, Uncategorized, weird bugs, Whimsical Art
Tagged color pencils, creative, creative play, drawing, fun, Gelli-Prints, happy, imaginary bugs, imagination, ink, mixed media art, paper collage, quirky, relaxation, smile, Whimsical Art
October Square-A-Day Project
As I wait for the doorbell to ring and costume-clothed kiddos arrive with pillow cases or plastic buckets to be filled with sweet treats, I review my October square-a-day project.
This month I tried to stick to a theme. Nature was my inspiration. Simple squares. Gelli-plate printed backgrounds. What do you think of having a nature theme?
I left my 5×7 inch Gelli-plate out on my art table for the entire month of October. This led to some wonderful explorations with acrylic ink and fluid acrylics. I also enjoyed printing on old book pages.
Below are some of my favorite squares:
I believe I am now supplied with as many prints as the kids whose buckets were overflowing with Halloween candy! 😉 Sweet!!
I look forward to hearing which squares you like!
Happy November! Cheers! 🙂
Posted in A Square A Day, Acrylic Paint, color experiments, fall, gelli printing, ink, Leaf Printing, Mixed Media Collage, nature
Tagged acrylic ink, acrylic paint, color play, creative, creative ideas, daily art, Gelli-Prints, inspiration, mixed media art, nature themed, October, paper collage, patterns, square-a-day project
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