[Dori]

and eight posts to go and counting.  tweet tweet

 

[Jeff]

Not if she weighs more that 1/2 ounce Jeff.

I'm not going there but thanks again, Dori.

 

[Carol Hanrahan]

Dori,
What's an apple balloon?
(You'll get there!)

 

[Dori]

It is a balloon to make apples.  A small oval with the stem.  In making it into an apple you push the long stem down into the oval part and twist and make a short stem.  Apples have worms and BIRDS like worms.

 

[Jeff]

Did somebody say birds?

 

[Cowgirl]

This little guy shouldn't be creepy, he's about as big as a sparrow.

Still creepy to me...Love birds but Owls not so much!

 

[Dori]

Gorgeous.  What are they?

 

[Jeff]

Gorgeous. What are they?

A golden pheasant and roadrunner.

Here's a better picture of the pheasant on wikimedia:

 

[Tippy]

Wow you guys are amazing!  Dori, love your hummingbird.  It is sooo colorful.  How long did it take you to make him?  The baby owl is kinda creepy -- amazing how much it looks like the bark on a tree.  I think the eyes are the 'creepy' part.  It is like they are looking right through to your very soul.  The golden pheasant painted bunting and roadrunner are all amazing.  I really liked the kildeer photos and the story that went with it.  Thanks for sharing.  You are all so talented.

 

[Dori]

Dori, love your hummingbird. It is sooo colorful. How long did it take you to make him?

Took a long time. Find balloons, find pump, blow up, pop, blow up, pop, etc etc. However after having two blown up balloons in your hands it takes a few seconds to form the BIRD.

 

[Tippy]

ROFLMAO 

 

[drenee]

Blow up, pop, blow up, pop.  Dori, too funny.
deb

 

[Meredith Sinclair]

Latex Hummingbird (Indiana species) on Coreopsis

A labor of love for my kindleboard friends. After 20 popped balloons (they are old and rotten) Looking for a pump, I used to do large parties from my lungs, a dog that will never speak to me again, and gust of wind that I could have had a video of bird in flight, etc etc etc.

I see everyone is still on here from the morning! I love this thread! I Love hummingbirds and collect the ceramic ones.

 

[Carol Hanrahan]

I don't think I've ever seen a golden pheasant - not even a picture.  They are strikingly beautiful!

 

[Brenda Carroll]

Took a long time. Find balloons, find pump, blow up, pop, blow up, pop, etc etc. However after having two blown up balloons in your hands it takes a few seconds to form the BIRD.

My question is for Dori, the latex hummingbird maker, (please keep in mind that I've never spoken to a real clown before and it reminds of the first time I sat on Santa's lap and well... ) anyway, Dori, do you also make wiener dogs? Just kidding. I love, love, love the balloon bird! And the pictures of the real birds make me want to weep for real. I am an amateur birdwatcher and I have some hummer feeders. Love to watch them sparring with each other. Thanks for sharing. Brendan

 

[Meredith Sinclair]

Meredith, that is too cute. Kids come up with the craziest ideas.
deb

Yes, they do, I am a teacher, so I hear a lot. For all you parents out there.... be careful what you call your spouses... cause, yes, they tell US that stuff! "My mama says that my daddy is a....

Oh, birds... Sorrry, that Golden Pheasant is AWESOME. Glad you found a more interesting thread... Jeff.... saw you napping on the Author's

 

[Meredith Sinclair]

I don't think I've ever seen a golden pheasant - not even a picture. They are strikingly beautiful!

Me either..... that's what I'm saying!

 

[Jeff]

Glad you found a more interesting thread... Jeff.... saw you napping on the Author's

When one attains a certain age involuntary napping is a given. And I was yawning with them not at them.

 

[Dori]

My question is for Dori, the latex hummingbird maker, (please keep in mind that I've never spoken to a real clown before and it reminds of the first time I sat on Santa's lap and well... ) anyway, Dori, do you also make wiener dogs? Just kidding.

In the day (ie a long time ago) I did indeed make weiner dogs, poodle dogs, horses, octopuses? sp , squirrels, turtles, giraffes, and many other animals plus fruits and a fruit basket.

I, too, am enjoying all of the "real" bird photos on this thread.What a treat. Better put this on the bump this day thread.

 

[RangerXenos]

Here's a photo of our goldfinches. (a few days before the bear took down the feeder!) I have to take them through the window, they're skittish and won't come if I'm outside near the feeder.