thirty-first bird

Day 31: Make something with wire.


Well, it just so happens that I have done this very thing! 


My awesome friend Jordan had a birthday party in which costumes were (basically) mandatory. And not just any costumes! Super costumes.


Chris and I decided to attend as the epic The Tick and his sidekick Arthur. 
Since these costumes are not in high demand amongst the loyal patronage of our local Walmart, we made them.
Well, I made them...
(Sorry, Chris. You've been outed.)

This picture was taken by the fabulous Josie! It was stolen with permission.

And here are the original supers:

I think I did pretty well!


And, here is the part of the costume that qualifies this not only as a wire project, but also as an official bird post:

I made these wings. With wire. Also, paper. (And glue, ribbon, and packing tape.)


Just in case you're wondering: I also made Chris's mask out of a pair of blue shorts and some pipe cleaners; my mask out of a small girl's tank top, wire, and ribbon; and our bug eye goggles out of Walmart sunglasses and plastic cross stitch sheets. 


I'll leave you with this:

old feathers

Once upon a time, I had a fit of creative energy and I started messing around with appliqué. Then, I stopped.


I really liked appliqué. I just stopped when I got really busy, and never started again. 


Are you seeing a pattern?


Anyway, I found the pictures the other day, had an "Oh, yeah!" moment, and decided to post them. Because, I know you totally want to see every art/craft project I've ever done. I see the eager greed in your eyes.

 

And, there you go!


Update: Why? Why is there highlighting? WHY?