I like collecting objects.
Sure I would love to have lots of whimsical porcelain figurines around the house. But being a very practical person, I don't want to have 'white elephants' which will add clutter to the home.
Some people like to display vintage teacups, saucers, plates. But with the lack of choice we have locally, the next best thing is to have other objects that can double up as a display and can be used for the house.
My little collection of vases
The configuration of this table changes a little every other week, depending on whether these vases are needed elsewhere around the house. This collection of vases, with the exception of the white potted plant on the left, are all hand-me-downs from my mom…yes, even the twigs in the jug are from her. With a mom who has amassed a nifty collection of antiques and other useful stuff in her home, it is always pays to hang out at her home whenever she is spring cleaning, or in this case, when she was giving away stuff before moving to her new place.
How about those ornaments hanging on the twigs?
For this handmade, the use of felt birds and leaves inject life to dull brown twigs and it is a great way to introduce colour into an area. I have suspended the felt bird ornaments with a thin fishing line that looks almost invisible against a white wall. So with a light breeze stirring the felt birds, they will look almost surreal, fluttering in the wind.
This handmade is easy to do, just need to print out this pattern and follow the simple instructions. I promise that there will be very minimal hand-sewing to do 😉 This is fun and easy especially if this is your first time crafting with felt. Felt can be easily purchase from Daiso or Spotlight and similar looking twigs can be found at Far East Flora @ Upper Thomson Road for about $6.50 per bunch.
Just some tips for this craft:
1. Use normal cotton sewing thread (not cross stitch thread) in the same shades as the felt that you choose.
2. Cut out the paper pattern and paste it on the felt with sticky tape, it will be much easier to cut out the pattern from the felt.
3. Do try to use the most 3 shades of the birds,to match the colour story that you have in the area where this is displayed. More than 3 shades will look too busy.
Here are some ideas how you can use these felt cutouts in different ways :
– You can combine a few of these ornaments on a string and hang it at your window, attach a bell and you have a whimsical wind chime
– A baby mobile can be made with these using fishing lines and twigs, just make sure that the cut outs and twigs are secured safely!
Would really love to see the unique ways that these felt birdie ornaments are used in your home decor. Have fun making this craft!
I love these pictures and it’s such a great idea too! I’m really into the whole interior decorating especially home made displays. I really like your vase collection. I have a lot at home and never really thought about putting them all together like you did. It looks simple but very elegant! Thanks for the tips and pointers!
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Hi Claudia, thanks for dropping by my blog. Glad u found the idea useful!
Wow – you are so creative!
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Haha..thanks for the compliments. I like messing around crafty stuff for the home, don’t really consider myself that creative.
Love what a simple touch can do to add more character to the house. I personally like birds and cages and this really strikes a chord with me
Hi Susan, thanks for coming by. Yeah…this is a very simple and fun craft but very easy on the eyes as well. Hehe..I love birds in illustrations and craft too…if not for the fear of over-doing it, I would have alot of birdie stuff in my home 😛
The felt birdie ornaments look lovely! I like your vase collection too. The vases I have at home are mostly white, and I spot a similar one in your collection!
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Thanks Ing. Oh…it will be great to use vases as displays in your home, maybe u can do a display at home and feature in your blog…will be interesting to see!
This is a lovely idea, and makes me wish for some ‘white’ space in the house which can be decorated. Love the twigs + birds idea. Thx for sharing!
U are welcome
I love to share handmade craft ideas on my blog, as I would love to see more moms get into the handmade movement in Singapore.
I never knew Daiso sells felt! Thanks for the tip and the decorations are very pretty indeed!
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U can find it in the sewing section, usually the shelves for sewing, felt and yarn are like back to back in Daiso stores. I am quite certain that Malaysia Daiso carries it too. Thanks for the compliments, do try this craft if it is suitable for your home!
I love decor in artistic style. The My little collection of vases shown by you is great.
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