Paper Birds w/Paper Clip Feet

To create:

-recycled greeting cards or card stock (you'll need to cut out two pieces- the main piece and the back)
-bird template, pattern (look on Google for free templates or draw your own)
-glue
-tape, doubled side tape specifically or masking tape
-pencil for tracing
-scissors
-*jumbo sized multi-colored, vinyl coated metal paper clips (small paper clips will work but you will have to make your birds smaller in order for them to stand up or the birds will be top  heave ho...I mean heavy.) I also used a regular paper clip (without the vinyl coating) for one of the birds. See first photo above. ^^
-decorations for the birds: sequins, small buttons for eyes, small dried beans, etc. (optional)
-clothes pins or paper clips to hold the two bird pieces together while they dry (optional but recommended)
-pair of pliers or similar to help bend the paper clips (optional but recommended). I recommend that an adult do this part.


*the paper clips I purchased measure 1 5/8" long x just shy of 1/2" wide



Cost: 1.99 plus 50% off for one 60-piece package of jumbo paper clips by Darice™. Grand total: $1.00

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