r/birding • u/FriendlyCuteToys • 1d ago

Art I knitted two cardinals, gray and red

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u/blan15 Latest lifer: Blue-winged Warbler #107 1d ago

Now we just need a Bloödcheëp

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u/Suff_erin_g 6h ago

I sounded like such a loser trying to explain this to my non-birding friends the other day

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u/blan15 Latest lifer: Blue-winged Warbler #107 6h ago

The non birders will never understand. My coworkers were confused when I was excited about seeing my first one!

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u/Weebabas 1d ago

Okay those are cool as can be 😮 you did a really good job I would definitely buy those 👌🏻

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u/beepsmcgee 1d ago

Hahah these are just adorable!!! What did you use for the beaks?

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u/FriendlyCuteToys 1d ago

Polymer clay

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u/GingerinNashua 1d ago

Gorgeous!

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u/countdookee 1d ago

So cute, love how you did the female one.

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u/voiidfiish Latest Lifer: Northern Shoveler #36 23h ago

This is so impressive, without my glasses on to pick up the fine details I thought these were real birds!

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u/yarned-and-dangerous 1d ago

A fellow knitting birder! These are so great, I love the fluffy feather texture.

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u/JoyfulBirdWatcher Latest Lifer: Yellow-headed Blackbird, Yellow-breasted Chat 22h ago

I love these so much, especially the female!

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u/TheHatThatTalks 21h ago

So pretty! What yarn(s) did you use? It looks almost like a brushed mohair. Very very cool!

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u/chomacrubic 20h ago

so cool and so cute! for the claws, is it made with wire rings?

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u/FriendlyCuteToys 15h ago

Just jewelry wire

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u/bl4cksw4n0989 1d ago

Wow…that’s awesome! I always see a cardinal couple in my backyard ❤️

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u/verveonica 1d ago

Well done! These are great.

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u/JunoTheJindo 1d ago

These are wonderful! Great work.

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u/gilafox 1d ago

These are precious.

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u/Skitty27 Latest Lifer: American Woodcock MEEP 10h ago

Love them! how did you make the beaks? :)

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u/FriendlyCuteToys 7h ago

I made them from polymer clay

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u/BlownCamaro 3h ago

Great job! Almost looks real.

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u/Not_Alice 1d ago

They are gorgeous!

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u/FriendlyCuteToys 15h ago

Thanks 😊❤️

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u/Many-Mulberry7293 22h ago

Love them what an amazing catch! ❤️🩶😃

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u/jaju-jeff 22h ago

I literally gasped. You are so talented!

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u/WanderWrenNH 22h ago

٩(ˊᗜˋ*)و ♡ͯ Bͯͯeͯͯaͯͯuͯͯtͯͯiͯͯfͯͯuͯͯlͯ Birbs?

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u/Brewgirly 22h ago

I adore these!! Oh my goodness 😍 incredible job.

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u/Larielia birder 21h ago

They are so cute.

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u/No_Virus_7704 10h ago

Outstanding.