Valentine's Day — December 11, 2023

VIDEO: Paper Love Birds

Tags Animal Crafts, Christmas Tree Ornaments, Holiday Home Decor, SVG Paper Craft, Valentines, Woodland

Valentine's Day — December 11, 2023

VIDEO: Paper Love Birds

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30min

Tags Animal Crafts, Christmas Tree Ornaments, Holiday Home Decor, SVG Paper Craft, Valentines, Woodland

Hello lovelies! I am so excited to finally share the paper bird tutorial. And it is in video form too!! Since this was my Christmas tree topper as a turtle dove, I planned to share in December, but with the passing of my mother and a busy traveling schedule in January, the birds have now landed just in time for Valentine’s Day. . . in a pair as love birds. Perfect! I am also seeing these birds being a great Mother’s Day project as well and may need to form a nest with paper eggs for another tutorial. I have simplified the steps and attached the bits and pieces into only 7 to make it easier to reproduce. I know you can do it! The printable template is available at the end of the post. In this video I used a metallic white paper in text weight. So here you are. . . a video tutorial on handcrafted paper love birds. Enjoy! ~ Lia

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186 Comments

Betina November 17, 2015 at 5:57am

Hello I want know the text weight paper what weight do I use for this project. Thanks

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1. Lia November 17, 2015 at 4:24pm
  
  @Betina
  
  Hi Betina, here is a link for the paper that we used for this project: http://www.paper-papers.com/Curious-Iridescent-CRYOGEN-WHITE-85-x-11-Paper-80lb-Text-120GSM-50-PK.html
  hope this helps! 🙂
  
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Apryl November 10, 2015 at 12:31pm

Hi there, I just found you via Pinterest and I love all that is here. I want to make these large birds for my sister and bro in law’s 25th wedding anniversary but it does not print out right. half of the bird is gone. what am I doing wrong ? Help!
Apryl

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1. Lia November 10, 2015 at 5:07pm
  
  @Apryl
  
  Thank you for your sweet words Apryl!! Were you able to print out both pages of the template for this bird? The second half of the template is on another page 🙂
  
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Estella October 2, 2015 at 4:06pm

I’m so glad I found your blog. I can’t wait to make the bird, that is actually how I found your site – because I wanted that bird. Thank you so much.

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1. Lia October 5, 2015 at 11:32am
  
  @Estella
  
  Wonderful! Share photos of your final birds. 😉
  
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Khanjan August 12, 2015 at 8:45pm

I love your creations and want to make each one of them.

I just made a love bird, though it turned out to be a bit chubby it still looks cute ?. I’ll keep trying till it looks as adorable as your birds.

Thank you for sharing your creations, you truly are an inspiration.

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1. Lia August 13, 2015 at 2:42pm
  
  @Khanjan
  
  🙂
  
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2. Morella September 15, 2015 at 7:30pm
  
  @Khanjan
  
  I’m crazy about your Love Birds. I like all I see of the arts you create. Like the other fan said, you really are an inspira tion.
  
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  1. Lia September 16, 2015 at 8:46am
    
    @Morella
    
    You are so sweet, it warms my heart to hear:-)
    
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Lia June 11, 2015 at 12:34pm

Hello, you can find the paper flower template in this post https://liagriffith.com/little-paper-birds-for-your-holiday-decorations-video-tutorial/
🙂

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Alexis April 29, 2015 at 4:05am

I used patterned paper to make a bird and it is beautiful! Going to make two more for Mother’s Day.

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1. Lia April 29, 2015 at 9:38am
  
  @Alexis
  
  What a great idea! Please send us a picture (hello@liagriffith.com) I love to see what my readers make:-) Inspiration comes from everywhere!
  
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Maria March 30, 2015 at 8:34pm

Lia,

Thank you so much for putting out videos. I am a visual learner. If its not in front of me, I get lost. lol! These love birds are beautiful! Making a few for my daughters wedding coming up in April, 2015. Made a few so far, and they are coming out beautifully. 🙂

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1. Lia March 31, 2015 at 11:08am
  
  @Maria
  
  I love making videos because I am also a visual learner so thank you for saying so. Your comment just made my day! Congratulations on your daughers upcoming wedding!
  
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Vi March 3, 2015 at 9:32pm

Love your site. Follow everything you do. I just started my online biz this year and I used your paper birdies for a project – donation for a state park gift shop.

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1. Lia March 4, 2015 at 9:07am
  
  @Vi
  
  How lovely!!! Such a creative way to use my template. Would love to share with my readers on FB, can I re-post your pictures?
  
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Donna March 1, 2015 at 5:49pm

Is there a download file to make these on the CriCut explorer? I need to make 200 of these and really dont want to cut them out by hand.
Making these to hang from the ceiling from fishing line for my daughters reception.

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1. Lia March 2, 2015 at 9:04am
  
  @Donna
  
  Yes, the svg file is at the bottom of the post https://liagriffith.com/little-paper-birds-for-your-holiday-decorations-video-tutorial/
  
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Toni January 25, 2015 at 6:14pm

Lia,
I just found your blog. I have to say these love birds are gorgeous!! My husband and I will be celebrating our 30th wedding anniversary next week, I think Imake a pair of these for our celebration! Thank you for your videos!

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1. Lia January 26, 2015 at 9:04am
  
  @Toni
  
  Happy Anniversary!! Love to hear that you are making a pair of love birds for your celebration!
  
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Claudina December 22, 2014 at 3:16pm

Hi Lia! Happy Holidays!!!! I absolutely adore these birds! Do you have the sgv of the big version for Cricut Explore? By the way, thanks to you I got it !!!! God bless you and your family! Big hug from Dominican Republic!

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1. Lia December 22, 2014 at 5:11pm
  
  @Claudina
  
  The small and large are the same file, you can size them in Design Space.
  
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Carolina November 30, 2014 at 7:48am

Boa tarde, Lia. Este ano fizemos aqui em casa, estes pássaros para enfeitar a árvore de natal. Utilizei papel com a gramatura 120 g/m² e também com a gramatura 180 g/m². Não sei ao certo se é esta a gramatura indicada. Mas espero que a árvore de natal fique bem bonita quando estiver finalizada. Agradeço por compartilhar esse trabalho.

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1. Lia December 1, 2014 at 2:52pm
  
  @Carolina
  
  Hi Carolina, I usually use text weight paper. They come in different weight 60lb, 80lb, or 100lb I don’t know the equivalent in the metric system.
  
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rocio November 28, 2014 at 7:48am

Hermosos los estoy haciendo para el bautismo de mi bebita .

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1. Lia November 29, 2014 at 2:23pm
  
  @rocio
  
  That is a lovely idea!
  
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Bix November 23, 2014 at 8:21am

Gorgeous. So doing this with my gelli printed papers. Thank you… B

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1. Lia November 23, 2014 at 5:23pm
  
  @Bix
  
  How fun, please share a picture with us at hello@liagriffith.com 🙂
  
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Dusty November 11, 2014 at 1:53pm

HI Lia,

Thank you for making this project and craft available! It’s adorable and your blog is addictive!! I was wondering if it is possible to get the pattern as a jpeg instead of a pdf for printing? I would love to do this project with my 3 year old, who loves breaking out our Cricut Explore and being in charge of pressing the blinking lights!

Thanks!
Dusty

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1. Lia November 12, 2014 at 5:00pm
  
  @Dusty
  
  I think I will make that available in the Cricut Design Space. Stay tuned as I will announce it when it is ready.
  
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Bonnie October 13, 2014 at 1:40pm

Beautiful birds! I just wish you moved a bit slower so I could keep up with you. I’m 70 and still love crafting—-just can’t follow along as quickly as I use to. Have watched video 3 times–tried to number the parts but always get lost when it comes to gluing the parts that fill out the body.
I’ll keep trying!

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1. Lia October 13, 2014 at 3:33pm
  
  @Bonnie
  
  Thank you! 70 is still considered being young! You can pause the video if you press the space key. It was too much information to put in a tutorial so I felt a video was a better medium. Hope it works!
  
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Allyson October 12, 2014 at 3:41pm

These are wonderful. I am making decorations for the hall where my daughter is having her wedding reception next May. I have twisted willow branches with paper flowers dotted over and the love birds will be a perfect addition. Thank you so much for sharing.

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1. Lia October 13, 2014 at 9:07am
  
  @Allyson
  
  That sounds lovely! I am sure it will be gorgeous!
  
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Dawn October 11, 2014 at 4:55am

my son is getting married , but no date has been set yet. I downloaded the template, but I was hoping the tutorial would also come as a download. I have no way to saving the tutorial. Help, I would love these to be on the wedding party table

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1. Lia October 13, 2014 at 9:32am
  
  @Dawn
  
  Hi Dawn,
  the tutorial video can always be found on Youtube or on my website. https://liagriffith.com/make-a-paper-love-bird/
  
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Sue September 19, 2014 at 11:38pm

Love your paper birds and the tutorial is brilliant . Have tried to make these lovely creatures but sadly they always end up deformed and in the bin . can you add any tips to help as I do want to try again .

Sue

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1. Lia September 20, 2014 at 9:21am
  
  @Sue
  
  Are you having trouble with the head or the body of the bird? Maybe once the head is formed, arrange one side of the bird so you can see how it looks right, just holding it in place and testing. Once you understand where all three body pieces are to go, you can then go back and glue them. Does that help?
  
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Paul August 28, 2014 at 5:49am

Hi Lia,
Just came across your page while searching for scan and cut files for ideas for christmas to decorate the village hall here in the uk.. The theme this year is the tweleve days of christmas, so your birds are perfect as four calling birds. Will probably scale them up a bit . Your video is so straight forward and helpful.. Many thanks for the inspiration and of course your knowledge, might have a go and adapting this to making the the turtle doves, changing the shape of the body and the wing formation. Looking forward to rediscovery more of your great ideas of the next few weeks..

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1. Lia August 28, 2014 at 1:58pm
  
  @Paul
  
  Thanks Paul! There is a possibility that I will be in the UK in December, would be so fun to see my birds. Hopefully you will find some more ideas on my pass.
  
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Eline August 6, 2014 at 4:32am

from wear do you get the pattern

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1. Lia August 6, 2014 at 9:26pm
  
  @Eline
  
  There is a link in the post. It is my design. 🙂
  
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Sadie August 5, 2014 at 5:25am

Hi Lia

I love this tutorial and the birds are just gorgeous. I am in the UK and when i tried to make one last night, the bird was a bit squat and didnt stand up on its own. I think this is because of paper size being different here – what size paper should the template be printed on?

Many thanks!

Sadie

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1. Lia August 5, 2014 at 2:06pm
  
  @Sadie
  
  Hum. Maybe one of the bits went the wrong direction? It should look the same no matter what size you print the pattern unless it gets squished.
  
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Marly July 16, 2014 at 2:47pm

OH MY HAT!!! I just made one of these little birdies, and she is tooooo cute!!! I absolutely love this paper project, thanks Lia, for sharing the template (and vid tutorial) with us. They would make fabulous table decorations at a wedding, and if a small bag of sweets were placed inside the cavity of the bird’s belly during construction, would make adorable party favours too. I LOVE LOVE LOVE this project, and would love to find even more birdie paper templates to have ago at. Thanks again, much love, Marly

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1. Lia July 16, 2014 at 6:44pm
  
  @Marly
  
  I just love all of your ideas! So cute!
  
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Lyman July 13, 2014 at 7:38pm

Thank you for such an outstanding project. I want to make several. I especially want to make some in black for my daughter to use at Halloween. I don’t think everything has to be creepy or frightening for Halloween. I’m sure these will be very elegant. Thanks again for sharing your talent. God bless.

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1. Lia July 14, 2014 at 10:15am
  
  @Lyman
  
  What a great idea! I did a complete kit last Halloween for a kid’s party and it was cute not creepy. I love black birds and perhaps should make a version that is less chubby for Halloween too.
  
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Kristina July 9, 2014 at 1:08am

Hi! My name is Kristina, i’m from Ukraine. I want to say big THANKS for you! with your DIY i made the bouket and love birds for my wedding. My english not so good and i don’t know how to say all that i felling…if you understand me with help google translater 🙂 – Щиро дякую Вам за те, що завдяки Вашому неперевершеному смаку і майстерності я мала змогу бути дуже ніжною, елегантною та незвичайною наречною. Я дуже вдячна Вам за те, що Ви робите такі дивні мастер-класи, які бувають дуже доречні багатьом людям. Ще раз дякую!

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1. Lia July 9, 2014 at 7:12am
  
  @Kristina
  
  Thanks Kristina! I used Google translate and it did well. Your sweet note brought me joy. 😉
  
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mARTHY June 23, 2014 at 6:26am

Hola, Un saludo desde Ecuador, excelente sus trabajos, me encantaria poder llegar crear como lo hac su talento.
Le cuento que soy amantes de los pajaritos, y al ver esté diseño quede enamorada.
Serà posible me haga llegar el boceto, mi email es: marthaprado_1@hotmail.com, claro salvo su mejor criterio.
Mil bendiciones y siga creando 🙂

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1. Lia June 23, 2014 at 11:31pm
  
  @mARTHY
  
  I am not sure I completely understand your message. I think you are asking for the template. This you can download at the end of the post. There is a grey button that you click.
  
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JaneEllen May 5, 2014 at 10:45pm

I love to read the comments on each project. The birds are exquisite. I love anything to do with birds and after watching the video I can hardly wait to make at least 2 of them. I’ll be seeing about getting some of same kind of paper from your source. If you trust their products I certainly can also.
The more I see of all you share the more I realize how lucky we all are to be the recipients of your talents. I hope you know what a difference sharing all these beautiful videos, tutorials and templates make in my life let alone all the other happy readers. Thank you so much Lia. Sure glad I kept looking at all the posts on the 25+ DIY Paper Blooms party. Happy week

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1. Lia May 6, 2014 at 9:27pm
  
  @JaneEllen
  
  Awwww, thanks JaneEllen! That note just make my evening. I really do this blog as a tiny contribution in bettering the world and it makes me really happy doing so. 🙂
  
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jet May 1, 2014 at 8:16am

aaaw this is adorable and beautiful, thank you for the sharing.
and the tute. i will come back to give it ones a try.
because i don’t think i will make this without the steps;-D

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1. Lia May 1, 2014 at 9:24am
  
  @jet
  
  Tell me how it goes. I have seen others photos and it seems the video makes it really easy for them to create. 🙂
  
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Jen April 25, 2014 at 6:08am

I just found these and I love them!! Ok, so I wondered if you could do this with card stock, and how practical it would be to try to make 160 of them…. how much time do you think that would take me, realistically? Want to come over and help?? 😉 Haha.

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1. Lia April 25, 2014 at 9:51am
  
  @Jen
  
  Hi Jen! For both bird and the feathers the easiest way to make them fast is to use a Silhouette or Cricut Explore paper cutting machine. If you are here in PDX you can come borrow mine. 🙂 Once cut, they are pretty easy to assemble.
  
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beatriz March 18, 2014 at 3:53pm

me gustaria que me mandes los moldes para poder hacerlos bccornejo@yahoo.com.ar
beatriz cornejo de argentina buenos aires
gracias

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1. Lia March 18, 2014 at 8:40pm
  
  @beatriz
  
  Do you mean the template? You can download the template by using the button at the end of the post.
  
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Heidrun March 18, 2014 at 11:27am

Wonderful idea … Will try it! Thank you so much for posting.

Greetings by Heidrun

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1. Lia March 18, 2014 at 8:31pm
  
  @Heidrun
  
  Thanks! Do tell me how it goes.
  
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bernadette March 8, 2014 at 7:15pm

wow. these are beautiful. I must try making these although I have my doubts that I can make them as pretty.

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1. Lia March 8, 2014 at 7:26pm
  
  @bernadette
  
  Give it a try! You may surprise yourself.
  
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  1. Tracy March 11, 2014 at 5:38am
    
    @Lia
    
    Lia,
    You are the Bomb! With all the health issues I have going on, you make me want to craft, when I can lol. I made the orchids, they came out just beautiful! I am going to try the birds, don’t know when but some time in the near future. I just love everything you do, for someone like me, this is very therapeutic! I don’t mind sharing what is wrong with me, so here goes, if you don’t know what they are google them. I have connective collagen diease, lupus, sjogrens, osteoarthritis in all my major joints and spine, advanced ddd of my lumbar spine, severe femoral patella syndrome, and I was just diagnosed with chiari 1 malformation and thats just to name a few! I just recently lost my mom this past September, she would have been 71 on 3/4. Anywho, I usually get a smile from your crafts, they are so beautiful and easy to make:D Thanks for all you do Lia! ?……….Tracy J
    
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    1. Lia March 11, 2014 at 9:05am
      
      @Tracy
      
      Wow! Thanks for sharing your story Tracy. It really touched my heart. You seem to have such a challenge, yet rise above with a sweet and joyful spirit. My mother passed in December too, so my heart with with you as you feel that loss. I do feel that making crafts, creative is so good for all of us on a deeper level and it really makes me pause to hear how my blog has impacted your life. I am humbled. Hugs to you.
      
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Nicole March 8, 2014 at 5:29pm

We will be using these are our cake topper for our wedding! Thank you so much!!!!!

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1. Lia March 8, 2014 at 7:26pm
  
  @Nicole
  
  Share photos! I would love to see.
  
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Nevo March 8, 2014 at 2:47pm

Thank you so much Lia!

I cannot begin to describe the impact your passion has had on my life, from the first moment I found your website (winter 2013).

Your work and trying to create my own versions have inspired me to be kinder and more content and intensely happy with my crafting. I am not very creative when it comes to this form of art and through you I have realized that it doesn’t matter, because practice makes perfect, and if not the journey is oh so wonderful!

So thank you thank you thank you! For all that you have given me!

xxx

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1. Lia March 11, 2014 at 8:28am
  
  @Nevo
  
  Wow. This is such a lovely note Nevo. There is something very soothing and warming about making things. We are as women, natural creators. I love helping people tap back into that. 🙂
  
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kendell March 4, 2014 at 3:24pm

This is just so beautiful I must find time and try and make one. Thanks for sharing your expertise it is really appreciated

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1. Lia March 5, 2014 at 9:57am
  
  @kendell
  
  Do! These fat little birds make me smile and I think you will too. 🙂
  
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liesbeth February 17, 2014 at 12:04pm

Great Lisa!!! i’m going to give t a try. Greetings from Belgium!

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1. Lia February 18, 2014 at 11:58am
  
  @liesbeth
  
  Let me know how it goes!
  
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Missy February 13, 2014 at 7:14pm

Just made a blue one and a green one (one for each of my kids and in their favorite color) and tucked a little red heart in each beak. They look adorable and will look super cute sitting on their Valentine’s gifts tomorrow! Thank you for the tutorial!

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1. Lia February 14, 2014 at 9:07am
  
  @Missy
  
  How adorable is that!!
  
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Denise February 11, 2014 at 9:10pm

Lia I absolutely adore your paper birds thank you for sharing. I will certainly give them a try. I just found your blog and am now a happy follower. Thank you x

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1. Lia February 14, 2014 at 9:14am
  
  @Denise
  
  So happy you are here Denise!!
  
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Laura February 11, 2014 at 2:05pm

Omg, thank you so much for sharing. I loved them then and love them now. I can’t wait to make these.

Hugs,
Laura

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1. Lia February 12, 2014 at 10:07am
  
  @Laura
  
  Share photos of them when you do! 😉
  
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  1. laura February 28, 2014 at 7:10am
    
    @Lia
    
    I sent you an email with a few pictures attached. I am thinking of making larger ones for a wedding display I am working on. Thanks again.
    
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    1. Lia March 3, 2014 at 6:15pm
      
      @laura
      
      They look great Laura! I think these birds are perfect for weddings! Share the photos of the large ones too. Love seeing your work.
      
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yael February 9, 2014 at 7:48pm

hola!!!
hermoso el tutorial! 🙂
me encantaria algun dia conocerte en persona, se nota que le pones dedicacion y esfuerzo a lo que haces!
saludos desde Argentina!
yael 😉

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1. Lia February 14, 2014 at 9:21am
  
  @yael
  
  Thanks! You never know when I might be in Argentina. 😉
  
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Karen February 9, 2014 at 10:52am

Hi! I have been trying to come up with a theme for my son and his fiancée for their rehearsal dinner—this is it! Love Birds! I can hardly wait to get to work on it. Great tutorial! Any suggestions for the best paper to work with? Your paper seemed to have a sheen to it. Where can I purchase it and does it come in different colors?

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1. Lia February 9, 2014 at 10:57am
  
  @Karen
  
  Oh, do share photos when you are done!! I just updated the post to show where I did get my paper for these birds. They look pretty is a pale gold as well as I did for my Christmas topper version.
  
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  1. Karen February 10, 2014 at 1:49pm
    
    @Lia
    
    I will definitely show some pics of the rehearsal dinner decorations. Your site gave me a couple other ideas that will go along well with my theme and a spring wedding. Thanks!
    
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    1. Lia February 10, 2014 at 9:07pm
      
      @Karen
      
      Can’t wait to see!
      
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      1. Karen January 22, 2016 at 10:02am
        
        @Lia
        
        Hi again Lia, I posted photos of my son’s Rehearsal dinner using the Love Birds in this post. I downloaded the template when there was no membership fee but now I have a visitor to my site asking for a copy of the template. Can I have your permission to email my free template to her? BTW, did you ever receive my photos I submitted via facebook for my finished product? I was thrilled to Heaven and back with how it all turned out. Thanks fo much!
      2. Lia January 26, 2016 at 2:14pm
        
        @Karen
        
        I am so glad you liked this craft!! I saw those photos, the birds looked wonderful! As for your questions, my copyright policy states that my templates are for personal use only and they cannot be sold 🙂
LindaSonia February 8, 2014 at 5:39pm

Went to paper-papers.com and had NO IDEA there are so many different kinds of paper!!!! Yikes.

Would you mind being specific with the name of the paper you used in the video??

Would so appreciate it.

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1. Lia February 9, 2014 at 10:57am
  
  @LindaSonia
  
  I just updated the post with a link to the exact paper I used. I know. . . so many pretty papers to choose from right?
  
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LindaSonia February 8, 2014 at 5:35pm

I only just found your blog today and the lovebirds are Adorable!! I look forward to following you from now on

Thanks sooo much for sharing this tutorial. You’re awesome!!

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1. Lia February 9, 2014 at 11:05am
  
  @LindaSonia
  
  So happy you found the blog! More good stuff to come!!
  
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Sherry February 8, 2014 at 8:59am

Wow…that’s all I can say. Well, no…I can say more, like they’re gorgeous!

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1. Lia February 8, 2014 at 3:23pm
  
  @Sherry
  
  Thanks Sherry!
  
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sachin February 8, 2014 at 2:56am

Great….. its beautiful

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1. Lia February 9, 2014 at 10:59am
  
  @sachin
  
  Thanks Sachin!
  
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  1. sachin February 9, 2014 at 9:10pm
    
    @Lia
    
    Just made one today…..will gift this on valentine, tanks for sharing… any more ideas, please share
    
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    1. Lia February 10, 2014 at 1:05am
      
      @sachin
      
      Great to hear! Share photos on my Facebook page.
      
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Heather February 7, 2014 at 4:02pm

I just found your blog today looking for this tutorial (another friend made them and shared the link). I am so super glad I found you! This is the sweetest tutorial, and I have enjoyed looking around at all the fun projects you have shared. Thank you so much for all your creative ideas! 🙂

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1. Lia February 7, 2014 at 8:26pm
  
  @Heather
  
  So happy you are here! More ideas to come. 🙂
  
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Elisa February 7, 2014 at 2:43pm

Holy moly! Beauutiful birds! And greetings from Finland 🙂

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1. Lia February 7, 2014 at 8:22pm
  
  @Elisa
  
  Thanks Elisa!
  
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Kathleen February 6, 2014 at 12:33pm

Thank you for sharing your wonderful projects.
How very generous of you!

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1. Lia February 6, 2014 at 5:54pm
  
  @Kathleen
  
  You are so welcome Kathleen!
  
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Charmaine February 6, 2014 at 10:48am

Fabulous! Your talent never ceases to amaze me. Helping to throw a 25th anniversary party for my brother and SIL this Saturday…I’m going to give this a go and use as a decoration…would be great on the cake table! Thanks so much for the printable and the video…you make it look so easy.

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1. Lia February 6, 2014 at 3:35pm
  
  @Charmaine
  
  Yes! That would be just gorgeous for that!!
  
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Judy February 6, 2014 at 8:26am

The Love Birds are beautiful. Thanks so much.

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1. Lia February 6, 2014 at 9:08am
  
  @Judy
  
  Thanks Judy!
  
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agnès February 6, 2014 at 2:54am

Cute bird, thank you!

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1. Lia February 6, 2014 at 9:02am
  
  @agnès
  
  You are so welcome!
  
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Edna February 6, 2014 at 1:07am

It is beautiful, love it very much.

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1. Lia February 6, 2014 at 9:01am
  
  @Edna
  
  Thanks Edna!
  
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Jenny February 5, 2014 at 11:34pm

Hello Lia,

thanks for another lovely project. These birds are soooooo cute!
What kind of paper you are using for your projects? It’s always so shiny.

♥

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1. Lia February 6, 2014 at 9:00am
  
  @Jenny
  
  These are made with a frosty metallic white that I bought at paper-papers.com
  
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Sue February 5, 2014 at 8:42pm

I cannot view using youtube..arghh..poor thing.. 🙁

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1. Lia February 6, 2014 at 8:59am
  
  @Sue
  
  Can you just watch it there on my page?
  
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Cathie February 5, 2014 at 7:43pm

Incredible. How lovely and sweet your birds are. You never cease to amaze me with your creativity.

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1. Lia February 6, 2014 at 8:58am
  
  @Cathie
  
  Awww, thanks Cathie!
  
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Lorraine February 5, 2014 at 5:55pm

Oh, thank you for sharing this pattern and video. I can’t wait to put them on my counter at work.

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1. Lia February 6, 2014 at 8:56am
  
  @Lorraine
  
  Awww, great idea. 😉
  
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Homemade February 5, 2014 at 5:12pm

Oh my goodness, these are adorable!! These would make great decorations at a wedding too!
~ Melissa

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1. Lia February 6, 2014 at 8:54am
  
  @Homemade
  
  Yes, they would. I friend just requested 12 to place on the plates at her dinner party. Cuteness!
  
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Karen February 5, 2014 at 3:19pm

Love the love birds and have them all printed, ready to start cutting. They would also be cute, plump quail; but how can I make the feather on top of the head look as cute?

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1. Lia February 6, 2014 at 9:06am
  
  @Karen
  
  Adorable idea! I think you could cut a little topper and just glue it right on the head.
  
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Rita February 5, 2014 at 3:02pm

Just found you via FaceBook! WOW is all I can say. Thanks for the beautiful video and project and for sharing your talents with us.

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1. Lia February 6, 2014 at 9:05am
  
  @Rita
  
  So happy to hear Rita!! Thank you Facebook too.
  
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hilke February 5, 2014 at 11:28am

Thank you so much!
They are cute!

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1. Lia February 6, 2014 at 9:04am
  
  @hilke
  
  Thanks Hilke!
  
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silvia February 5, 2014 at 11:27am

Estaba deseando hacer este bird,es un diseño tuyo? los papeles de regalo también diseñas los dibujos de este? voy haciendo todo lo que enseñas ,me gusta tu buén gusto y simplicidad para hacer estas cos

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1. Lia February 6, 2014 at 9:04am
  
  @silvia
  
  Sí, estos diseños son mis originales, el pájaro, la envoltura y casi todo en mi sitio. Tengo un don para hacer las cosas. Estoy feliz de saber que como ellos también. (google translate)
  
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Paula February 5, 2014 at 10:56am

These are charming! I’m going to try making a Spring mobile with them.

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1. Lia February 6, 2014 at 9:02am
  
  @Paula
  
  Great idea Paula!
  
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Susanne February 5, 2014 at 9:48am

Unbelievably beautiful, and the video is just so lovely made, thanks for sharing all your wonderful craftiness with all of us.

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1. Lia February 5, 2014 at 9:51am
  
  @Susanne
  
  Thanks Susanne! So sweet.
  
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Margie February 5, 2014 at 6:36am

These come together so easily in your hands Lia! I will have a go but can’t guarantee it will come out as beautiful as yours – probably more of a fat pigeon than a love bird! Thanks so much for the tutorial and the template. Margie x

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1. Lia February 5, 2014 at 10:03am
  
  @Margie
  
  Haha. You make me laugh. Fat pigeons and cute too. 😉
  
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Reubenv February 5, 2014 at 4:06am

This is too good.

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1. Lia February 5, 2014 at 10:02am
  
  @Reubenv
  
  Thanks!
  
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Mari February 5, 2014 at 2:29am

Thanks Lia,
Thank you for sharing the video. The birds are so beautiful. All that you create is fantastic.

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1. Lia February 5, 2014 at 10:02am
  
  @Mari
  
  Awww, thanks! I have a lot of fun making these projects and it really touches me when you all enjoy them too. 🙂
  
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Linda February 4, 2014 at 11:05pm

So sorry to hear of your loss. These birds are fabulous, thank you for sharing, can’t wait to make a pair!

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1. Lia February 5, 2014 at 10:01am
  
  @Linda
  
  Thanks Linda! Tell me how your birds turn out.
  
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Misty February 4, 2014 at 10:50pm

I’m so sorry to read of your mom’s passing. My mom loved and painted many birds also. What a wonderful creation you have shared and will be cherish by all and especially me. Thank you so much for the delightful video and pattern. Hugs!

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1. Lia February 5, 2014 at 10:01am
  
  @Misty
  
  Thanks Misty! This bird does have a lot of tie to my mom. I know she would have loved it.
  
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Phyllis February 4, 2014 at 10:12pm

I can’t wait to try one (or more) of these! Thank you so much for sharing them with us! I, too, lost my mother within the last six months, so I know just how this feels. Even though we are grown women, it is never easy. I am sorry for your loss and hope you have wonderful memories…

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1. Lia February 5, 2014 at 10:00am
  
  @Phyllis
  
  Thank you so much for your heartfelt note Phyllis. You are a dear.
  
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Linda February 4, 2014 at 7:19pm

Stunning, you are so very talented…

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1. Lia February 5, 2014 at 9:57am
  
  @Linda
  
  Thanks Linda! You are so sweet!
  
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Missy February 4, 2014 at 7:01pm

Each of my kids will be getting one of these for Valentine’s Day, I think! A nest would be super cute–with paper feathers, perhaps? 🙂

My condolences on your mother’s passing!

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1. Lia February 5, 2014 at 9:59am
  
  @Missy
  
  Wouldn’t a nest be the best. It is coming for mother’s day. Your kid’s will love them. I had a little 7 year old boy watching the video and he was awe struck. It was like paper transformers to him. haha!
  
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Sue February 4, 2014 at 6:47pm

So precious! Thanks for sharing.

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1. Lia February 5, 2014 at 9:57am
  
  @Sue
  
  Thank you and my pleasure to share!
  
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Dawn February 4, 2014 at 6:41pm

These are beautiful. I have made many of your printables. Where did you find the paper you used for the birds?

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1. Lia February 5, 2014 at 9:56am
  
  @Dawn
  
  Thanks Dawn. I bought this frosted metallic paper from paper-papers.com. Love that shop!
  
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Rossy February 4, 2014 at 6:29pm

Brilliant!

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1. Lia February 5, 2014 at 9:56am
  
  @Rossy
  
  Thanks Rossy!
  
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Ron February 4, 2014 at 6:19pm

Great design Lia…gotta’ make some of these!

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1. Lia February 5, 2014 at 9:55am
  
  @Ron
  
  Thanks Ron! Sweet compliment from such a talented fellow.
  
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Melissa@TheChicDream February 4, 2014 at 6:12pm

What an amazing video and beautiful birds. I’m so glad you included a video because I would have never thought that I could make them but I think I can handle it. And who knew a craft tutorial video could be so lovely?

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1. Lia February 5, 2014 at 9:55am
  
  @Melissa@TheChicDream
  
  Thanks Melissa! We worked hard to make this video creative and practical at the same time. I think we did it. And. . . if the video inspires you to know you can handle a harder project then I hit my goal!! Yay. Let me know how it goes for you.
  
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Faye February 4, 2014 at 5:58pm

Adorable! Can’t wait to make them.

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1. Lia February 5, 2014 at 9:53am
  
  @Faye
  
  Let me know how it goes!
  
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ursula February 4, 2014 at 5:54pm

These are beautiful! Thank you for sharing your great talents. I’m also very sorry to hear about your mom’s passing. My mom lives with us now and she has such a great bond with my kids. I get all teary that one day she won’t be around… Again, thank for always sharing such hight quality content! I look forward to your newsletter every day 😉

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1. Lia February 5, 2014 at 9:53am
  
  @ursula
  
  Having a grandma, even just for part of their young lives if the BEST thing for kids. My daughter was truly blessed. And so are yours. 🙂
  
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SuzyMcQ February 4, 2014 at 5:11pm

They are lovely, Lia. I can’t wait to try them.

I am so sorry to hear of the death of your mother. My most sincere condolences.

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1. Lia February 4, 2014 at 9:05pm
  
  @SuzyMcQ
  
  Thank you Suzy! The bird really reminds me of her too. She painted many.
  
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Denise February 4, 2014 at 3:42pm

I so adored your turtle dove at Christmas so am thrilled that you have chosen to share this with us. I am hoping to soon have two love birds adorning my entry table. Thank you Lia!

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1. Lia February 4, 2014 at 9:04pm
  
  @Denise
  
  That is so great to hear! Share photos!
  
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  1. Denise February 7, 2014 at 4:01pm
    
    @Lia
    
    I made them .. two love birds in a shiny glimmer mist pink. Love how cute they turned out. Thanks again for the video. I’ve shared them on my Instagram (lynkd) and included a #liagriffith hashtag if you’d like to peek.
    
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    1. Lia February 7, 2014 at 8:24pm
      
      @Denise
      
      So cute Denise! Love the pink color.
      
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jenifer February 4, 2014 at 3:27pm

I just love these, well I just love everything you have created. Thanks for sharing with us!

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1. Lia February 4, 2014 at 9:03pm
  
  @jenifer
  
  Awww, thanks Jenifer!
  
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Sylvia February 4, 2014 at 1:29pm

Oh my, you are ingenious!!! Thanks so much for sharing your awesome designs!!!

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1. Lia February 4, 2014 at 2:39pm
  
  @Sylvia
  
  Thanks Sylvia! What a sweet note.
  
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Becky February 4, 2014 at 11:52am

These are SO cute! I can’t wait to make them. Thank you for sharing the video instructions…

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1. Lia February 4, 2014 at 12:47pm
  
  @Becky
  
  Thanks Becky! I have a whole flock now. haha.
  
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liesbeth February 4, 2014 at 11:50am

Very beautiful!!!

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1. Lia February 4, 2014 at 12:48pm
  
  @liesbeth
  
  Thanks!
  
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