Kooky little birds are cute, whimsical embellishments for junk journals |

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4 ай бұрын

A paper circle, a marker, and a scrap of orangish paper are all you need to make this sassy little bird. What a sweet addition to junk journal pockets, tags, or even a friendly post card like I make today.
Here’s the link to the cute little whimsical house pocket/tag combo: • Adorable (and easy) jo...
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@pjfoltz8810 3 ай бұрын

Small feathers would look cute as tail feathers

@annekenlon 3 ай бұрын

Great idea!

@cindycreateforlife 4 ай бұрын

Very whimsical indeed! FYI - birds knees go backward unlike us, but you do you!😁

@annekenlon 4 ай бұрын

Oh my goodness, you know what, I KNEW that - but of course completely forgot about those backward joints when I was drawing! I'll make the bends going backward next time - THANK you for reminding me of that little ornithological feature!

@jenimbusy6765 4 ай бұрын

As soon as I seen it I just died laughing..... Right after she said "I've been doing it for half a day" 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

@eloisenunez8512 4 ай бұрын

Great little birds. Turn just the bird body upside down and you’ll have a “taco” for Taco Tuesday card. 🌮

@annekenlon 4 ай бұрын

Oh my golly, you're absolutely right!!! Thanks for the fun tip!!! I'd tear up a grocery store ad to put a little green lettuce around the edge!

@donnahoward3694 3 ай бұрын

Lol

@LaDonnaMorrison 3 ай бұрын

😊 Iiiib

@SandiMo77 4 ай бұрын

These are darling, and yes, they do make you smile. Yay for whimsical journals!! It seems like everything is vintage, and while I do love vintage, I enjoy a healthy dose of whimsy as well. Thank you Anne.

@annekenlon 4 ай бұрын

Let's all enjoy our whimsical moments together! Thanks for watching, Sandi!

@jackyfreeman5530 4 ай бұрын

I made one of your birds using fabric for my slow stitching page and it turned out great! I'm going to make some more, maybe a flock of chickens 😂😂❤❤

@annekenlon 4 ай бұрын

What a fantastic idea, using fabric! And it would be so easy to just embroider the dear little legs and feet, and add a wing, perhaps. I may join you in this fabric-y endeavor - thanks for the great tip! And thanks for watching!

@patriciamaeanthony3838 4 ай бұрын

I make sets of notecards and envelopes from recycled papers to give as gifts to friends who enjoy sending little notes. These birdies are perfect for those notecard sets.

@annekenlon 4 ай бұрын

It's so funny you say that because I'm making some notecards for my sister this week and I am absolutely embellishing them with these birds! She loves birds! Thanks for watching!

@jennifermechling1272 2 ай бұрын

These birds are just adorable!!!

@annekenlon 2 ай бұрын

Thank you, Jennifer! I've refined the process somewhat since I made this (including making the legs bend in the correct manner!) but they really do spice up a journal. Hope you make some soon, and thank you for watching!

@ludmilaschicchi8278 4 ай бұрын

These are so cute. I definitely want try and make some. My granddaughters will love them.

@annekenlon 4 ай бұрын

The children will love making them, I know! Thanks for watching, and have fun!

@fontellahenderson2016 4 ай бұрын

How darling these are. I'm going to make a flock lol. Thank you so much.

@annekenlon 4 ай бұрын

I know you'll enjoy making yours - thanks so much for watching!

@kymlafontaine1162 4 ай бұрын

Love these birds. Would love to see a whimsy Journal

@annekenlon 4 ай бұрын

I expect I'll do one sometime soon! Thanks for watching!

@sandypeppers6861 4 ай бұрын

Me too!!

@ddmattin 4 ай бұрын

These are so stinkin’ cute! I’m going to make a flock.❤😂❤

@annekenlon 4 ай бұрын

They'll be flock-tastic! Thank you, DD!!!

@colleenlondon5605 4 ай бұрын

I love these!!! I will be making some for sure. Thanks for sharing. xoxo

@annekenlon 4 ай бұрын

Please do! Have fun with them, and thanks for watching!

@novallasuter5265 4 ай бұрын

It is unmistakably an adorable little bird.

@annekenlon 4 ай бұрын

Thank you SO much! I don't think anyone has ever used the phrase "unmistakably" in connection with my crafts before, and I'm blushing with pride - thank you for watching!

@sillybeeful 4 ай бұрын

Scurrying off to make one or Many!!!! of these little cuties…. Great idea for all ages and abilities.. thank you

@annekenlon 4 ай бұрын

That's just it, isn't it? They're good for everyone! Hope you have fun with them!

@donnacarraway9182 4 ай бұрын

Whimsical is awesome!! Thank you!

@annekenlon 4 ай бұрын

Thank YOU, Donna! I'm quite excited about taking a whimsical turn here myself!

@sheilabartlett6044 4 ай бұрын

These are definitely fun! Thanks for entertaining us!

@annekenlon 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, Sheila!

@shondra6 4 ай бұрын

TFS these ones , they are so stinking cute... 🙏💜🙏💜🙏💜

@annekenlon 4 ай бұрын

Glad you like them! I really have had fun with them - thanks for watching!

@shelleythompson-brock6412 4 ай бұрын

Love the birdie cowboy hat. lol

@annekenlon 4 ай бұрын

Hahahaha, isn't that funny, it does look rather cowboy-esque! I intended it just to be one of those floppy chicken crest things, but yippee-ay-oh-ki-ay, I guess!

@mrscomarte3248 4 ай бұрын

Great idea, Anne! So beautiful and cute! TFS!🦜🦜🐦🐦❤❤❤❤🌹🌹🌹🌹

@annekenlon 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I appreciate your watching!

@pampirtle6348 4 ай бұрын

I have doodled these kinds of birds before, but I never thought of doing them out of paper like this. This is so scrumptiously fun it does make you giggle. I think you should doodle a little worm for the bird to be going after or have it drooping out of his beak. If you were worried that something might get hung up in the mail machines you could always put a coat of mod podge over the top of your postcard after everything has been dried. I love the thought of whimsical characters for a journal. And oh talk about all of the amazing junk from the mail and magazines that could be used as well as book pages. There is a KZfaqr named Natasha from Australia that has a channel named Treasure Books 📚 that you may like to look at because she loves to do some Whimsical things also and loves to make junk journals from junk instead of purchasing kits . I think I'm going to make some postcards as well as some trading cards with these little types of birds on them. I think I'm going to Doodle tail feathers, head feathers, and perhaps even wings. This is something I can do when I meet friends at the coffee shop. We like to sit and create while we visit and drink coffee once or twice a month. Do you have a Facebook page group where your subscribers could exchange ideas? I would love to see what their interpretation is for this scrummy idea as Tina from Shabby Dabby Doo Dah would say .❤😊

@annekenlon 4 ай бұрын

Oh, I have adored Natasha from Treasure Books for several years - her ideas are always so good, and she inspires me with every video! You doodling sessions with friends sound like so much fun. No Facebook page for my channel yet, but perhaps I should do something about that! Thanks, Pam, as always!

@brian_medlock_collage 4 ай бұрын

Yay for Natasha at TB!

@1busybetty 4 ай бұрын

These are adorable!

@annekenlon 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! They're really fun to make and even more fun to use!

@Frankie860 4 ай бұрын

“Trying” to get ready for church this morning and your video pops up!! Now I’m gonna be late! Had to watch it and even rewind and rewatch parts. Soooo cute. Creative. Yes! This bird will be a cute accent in junk journals. Thank you.

@annekenlon 4 ай бұрын

Oh, my golly, I hope you were able to scoot out the door in time! I'm smiling, my mom always used to make sure we were at church SO EARLY and my dad joked that we had to arrive "when the dew is still on the pew!" Anyway, thank you for watching and have fun making these little birds!

@barbaranoble9748 4 ай бұрын

Absolutely adorable Anne! It would be fun adding some of these birds to our journals! Tyfs!

@annekenlon 4 ай бұрын

Yes, I'm eager to start letting them take flight in several upcoming journals! They just make me smile. Thank you, Barbara!

@jennr7500 4 ай бұрын

Well, I didn’t mind the “mess” nor the length of the video. They were “just right” to quote Goldilocks while being whimsical. Seriously, seeing the way it goes is encouraging. Sometimes I think “perfection” aka not making a mess, is a damper to my thoughts while crafting. Not that it has to represent the total chaos I experience at times! But when things are all prepped and voila … we’ll, you know. 🤭 prepped is often quite nice and the nitty gritty messiness is okay. 🤣🤪 But, what cuties! Who knew?! Someone did. Great imagination! Thank you bunches for showing us this. I now sound like a follower of the whimsical between this and the whimsy flower seed packets. Yeah, a whimsy bird on a seed packet. Good going! ❤ PS whimsy journal. Yep. Nice sound to that. And I love your whimsy houses and your depiction of your house in your … which journal?❤

@annekenlon 4 ай бұрын

You're very kind, Jenn, thank you! Thank you, as always!

@jennr7500 4 ай бұрын

@@annekenlon ❤️😊

@debif3230 4 ай бұрын

I love their little heart tails❤

@annekenlon 4 ай бұрын

Isn't that fun? Thanks for watching!

@robingoff322 4 ай бұрын

First time to your channel…..these birds are really cute! I love to watch Ceri, I always learn something from him. Plus, I just admire everything he creates.

@annekenlon 4 ай бұрын

Welcome! I'm so glad you're here - and that you share my love of Ceri! He's the absolute best in every way, isn't he? Thanks for watching!

@bonniemartin5445 4 ай бұрын

Love the little birds 🦢. Don’t know if my old fingers have enough dexterity, but I’m going to try. Thanks for sharing your gift.

@annekenlon 4 ай бұрын

You can do it! Thank you for watching, Bonnie!

@user-my8wr1bf3i 4 ай бұрын

These little birds are absolutely adorable and this one of your best ever KZfaq presentations! You’re amazing!!!

@annekenlon 4 ай бұрын

You're so sweet - thank you! I appreciate your watching more than I can say!

@PeggyTaylor-jl7yq 4 ай бұрын

Love the whimsical birds. I am doing a bird journal for a dollar tree journal challenge. Perfect to add birds like these on pockets and tags. Yayyy

@annekenlon 4 ай бұрын

Great idea!

@cherylbraby2583 4 ай бұрын

I love these birds❤

@annekenlon 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, Cheryl! I hope you make some!

@karenjohnson8483 4 ай бұрын

CUTE! Love whimsical paper crafts!

@annekenlon 4 ай бұрын

Thank you, Karen! There’s so much more whimsey coming your way, too! ❤️

@4kiitieslady 3 ай бұрын

How adorable!!

@annekenlon 3 ай бұрын

Thanks so much - I hope you make some soon1

@btracey 3 ай бұрын

These birds are just too cute! TYFS 😊

@annekenlon 3 ай бұрын

Glad you like them!

@lnp142 3 ай бұрын

Beautiful card! Love seeing so many versions!

@annekenlon 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@bohohippiebySonja 4 ай бұрын

Too darn cute! TY

@annekenlon 4 ай бұрын

Thank you! I don't often do "cute" but this one was irresistible!

@sherryhearington9027 4 ай бұрын

Love those birds!❤❤❤😊

@annekenlon 4 ай бұрын

Thank you, Sherry!

@andreawinkelfrau6426 4 ай бұрын

I fell in love with those birds❤

@annekenlon 4 ай бұрын

You're so kind, thank you very much!

@sharnaeberlein8379 3 ай бұрын

Love love love!! Too cute

@annekenlon 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! They really are cute, I agree!

@shawnrobinson6718 4 ай бұрын

I'm in love w this lil birdie!

@annekenlon 4 ай бұрын

Awww, so am I! Thanks for watching!

@TheTruckingScribe 4 ай бұрын

They are adorable. 💜💜💜

@annekenlon 4 ай бұрын

Thank you!!! Have fun making some!

@joannequagliara6073 3 ай бұрын

Adorable little birds ❤

@annekenlon 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, Joanne! So glad you watched!

@jjohnson1655 4 ай бұрын

Oh so cute ❤

@annekenlon 4 ай бұрын

You're so kind, thank you. Hope you make some of your own!

@janej6253 4 ай бұрын

Adorable!

@annekenlon 4 ай бұрын

Thank you, Jane! I hope you try them!

@junkjournalmavenwannabe 4 ай бұрын

Cute cute cute!!! Great idea!!!

@annekenlon 4 ай бұрын

I'm so tickled that you like them! Have great fun making your own, and thank you!

@connielapp4209 4 ай бұрын

Very cute! Love the birds!

@annekenlon 4 ай бұрын

I knew you'd like them!

@SilviaSherriff 4 ай бұрын

So cute

@annekenlon 4 ай бұрын

Thank you, Silvia!

@eugeniagwathney622 4 ай бұрын

love the birdies

@annekenlon 4 ай бұрын

I'm delighted you enjoyed this! Thank you!

@Praying_Artisan 4 ай бұрын

How sweet, definitely going to make a few of these. Thanks

@annekenlon 4 ай бұрын

Have fun! They're just so easy and the cuteness is really off the charts! Thanks for watching!

@sophiemsmply4you572 4 ай бұрын

They are so so cute.

@annekenlon 4 ай бұрын

Thank you! They do make me smile! Thanks for watching!

@beckyshields700 4 ай бұрын

Sooo adorable!

@annekenlon 4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much, Becky!

@yapper80 3 ай бұрын

Love them all❤

@annekenlon 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@leasaharmon7700 4 ай бұрын

I just discovered you this morning and those are absolutely adorable little birds. Thank you for sharing.

@annekenlon 4 ай бұрын

I'm so excited you stumbled across my channel! I do have lots of fun here sharing ideas, and I'm really excited you'll be joining in! Thank you!

@mcall-zm4pd 12 күн бұрын

these are so darn cute! Love them Anne

@annekenlon 10 күн бұрын

Thank you so much! They have really been fun and I'm delighted so many folks are out there enjoying them - including you!

@debbiegallett1125 4 ай бұрын

I love this. So cute.

@annekenlon 4 ай бұрын

Thank you, Debbie! Have fun making some!

@cynthiahillstrom7321 4 ай бұрын

I love a little whimsy too!!!!!!!! Thank you for this!! Yes it does make me smile--SO GOOD!

@annekenlon 4 ай бұрын

We all need to smile, don't we? So glad you found the joy in them as well.

@carolpeterhans1560 4 ай бұрын

SO CUTE❤

@annekenlon 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, Carol!

@Coffeecup.0110 4 ай бұрын

Uh oh! I’m in love with these little guys! ❤❤❤

@annekenlon 4 ай бұрын

I hope you make some soon! Thank you so much for watching!

@user-xg5vv4bz8c 4 ай бұрын

😊 Love your little birds

@annekenlon 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much. I'm delighted that everyone seems to be enjoying them! We can all use more smiles!

@michelel3372 4 ай бұрын

These little birds are so cute. Thank you for sharing.

@annekenlon 4 ай бұрын

I'm so glad you enjoyed them - hope you make some of your own! Thank you!

@CardsalotSheila 4 ай бұрын

These are so cute

@annekenlon 4 ай бұрын

Thank you, I had so much fun. It's amazing how ideas from the card making world transfer so beautifully into junk journals.

@JulieTorrens 4 ай бұрын

These little birdies are adorable! So many uses! I think for ATCs and smaller art, these could be just the ticket! 😃 Then get a cereal bowl, cut one out and you have a clever journal cover design.🐦 Thank you for a fantastic element to embellish our treasures. ❤❤❤

@annekenlon 4 ай бұрын

What great ideas! Thanks so much, Julie! Hope you're well!

@vickikroll9570 3 ай бұрын

So cute. Love these.

@annekenlon 3 ай бұрын

Many thanks, I appreciate your watching!

@PatriciaFrancis-ck9xo 4 ай бұрын

Oh how cute. Thank you for sharing.

@annekenlon 4 ай бұрын

You are so welcome! I do hope you make some and enjoy as much as I did!

@robinmentzer7974 4 ай бұрын

Very cute birds!

@annekenlon 4 ай бұрын

Thanks, Robin! I should have made some robins for you!

@MarisolNoriega-yz1zb 16 күн бұрын

Adorable i made all your birds. I’m in love with them and the cats. Thank you

@annekenlon 16 күн бұрын

I'm so glad! You're so kind to let me know, thank you!

@Marilynlovesebiking 4 ай бұрын

These birds are so adorable. I plan to make some for sure.

@annekenlon 4 ай бұрын

Do have fun making them! They're so easy and just addictive. Thanks for watching!

@charlirobinson1548 3 ай бұрын

I LOVE these!! So cute! Thank you.

@annekenlon 3 ай бұрын

You are so welcome! I hope you have fun making your own - thanks for watching!

@kimlumpa4317 4 ай бұрын

So very cute! I’m on this for some great grandkids!

@annekenlon 4 ай бұрын

Have fun! They'll have great fun, I'm sure!

@hilarymerola11 3 ай бұрын

What a delightful idea! I’m having so much fun making these. Thank you for sharing this lesson and I would love it if you’d do a whimsical journal.❤❤

@annekenlon 3 ай бұрын

Thank you, Hilary - I'm so delighted you're enjoying them! Yes, I've definitely got a whimsical journal in mind - I just can't decide on a cover! I'm sure I'll have something up soon. Thanks for watching!

@NotAfraidofColor 4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for sharing, I LOVE wonky birds!

@annekenlon 4 ай бұрын

Thank you! I love the unexpected bits of joy they bring! I appreciate your watching.

@amyvetter1830 4 ай бұрын

lots of fun!

@annekenlon 4 ай бұрын

Thanks, Amy! I appreciate your joining in on the fun!

@darlenebrowning6832 4 ай бұрын

Beautiful birds❤

@annekenlon 4 ай бұрын

Thank you! They're quite fun, I think. I appreciate your watching.

@crafti.louisecreates6824 3 ай бұрын

Love 'em!

@annekenlon 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@lauriem9658 4 ай бұрын

These are so cute. Inspiring ideas for other whimsical creatures.

@annekenlon 4 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😊 Yes, I'm already exploring other fun whimsical creatures we can do together. Now I'm sort of obsessed, oh dear! haha

@MAGS4312 4 ай бұрын

oh I love these!! can't wait to try them out!! 🙂

@annekenlon 4 ай бұрын

Have fun! Thanks for watching!

@Oceleryandonion 4 ай бұрын

They are so cute

@annekenlon 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!!! They're fun, aren't they?

@PSA3377 4 ай бұрын

Love them ❤🎉

@annekenlon 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@debiv7834 4 ай бұрын

Very cute and super sweet!❤😍

@annekenlon 4 ай бұрын

You are so kind, thank you! Have fun making them!

@donnacarraway9182 4 ай бұрын

2nd comment sorry! An entire whimsical journal would be great! The more whimsy, the more I watch!! Thank you again! So cute!!

@annekenlon 4 ай бұрын

Yay! Thank you!

@gloriwest 4 ай бұрын

So cute! Thanks for sharing!❤️❤️❤️

@annekenlon 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@maikeannamohr2119 4 ай бұрын

😍😍😍awwwwwww so cute!!❤❤❤

@annekenlon 4 ай бұрын

Hope you have fun making some! Thanks for watching!

@conniebartch9656 4 ай бұрын

Very cute!

@annekenlon 4 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@BluebonnetJunkJournalCrafting 3 ай бұрын

Very cute!!!

@annekenlon 3 ай бұрын

Thanks so much, Shelley!

@maryblackburn2782 4 ай бұрын

Your birds are so cute!

@annekenlon 4 ай бұрын

Thank you, Mary - I hope you try some!

@oliviahaynes6299 4 ай бұрын

Love these! Such a cute idea!

@annekenlon 4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! 😊 They started with card making, but I do think they are perfect for a touch of fun in our journals.

@tulamagoola 4 ай бұрын

Very cute! Thank you for sharing.

@annekenlon 4 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@etheltaylor3138 4 ай бұрын

These are adorable. Thanks for sharing. Blessings and ❤️

@annekenlon 4 ай бұрын

So glad you enjoyed, Ethel, thank you so much for watching!

@caramcnulty8129 4 ай бұрын

Love these.

@annekenlon 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, Cara! Have fun making some!

@Ann-eh7ii 4 ай бұрын

So cute will give them a try.❤❤❤

@annekenlon 4 ай бұрын

Have great fun! And thanks for watching!

@diamondlee9034 4 ай бұрын

Love these!!

@annekenlon 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! Have fun with them!

@Cyrilmc222004 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Anna, I really really enjoyed watching you create these, whimsical birds, I really really love ❤️ them, and yes they do make me smile.

@annekenlon 4 ай бұрын

I'm so delighted you enjoyed them - do have fun making your own! Thanks for watching and commenting, I really appreciate it!

@Suesjournaladventures 4 ай бұрын

Cute little birdies Anne❤

@annekenlon 4 ай бұрын

I was hoping you'd like them! Thank you!

@BevStorer 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for taking the time to share your cute little bird ideas. I envision so many uses for these cute little guys. 🎉😊❤

@annekenlon 4 ай бұрын

Thank YOU! And yes, I"m finding myself wanting to stick them on everything! Like the old "Portlandia" slogan - 'Put a bird on it!'

@nancivessells1909 4 ай бұрын

Love the birds. Thanks for sharing the way to make them. They will be a cute addition to the cards I make for church.

@annekenlon 4 ай бұрын

They're just guaranteed to make people smile, aren't they? Thanks for watching!

@faithanndineen2145 3 ай бұрын

These are so sweet! I can’t wait to make one

@annekenlon 3 ай бұрын

You'll have such fun with them. Thank you!

@brian_medlock_collage 4 ай бұрын

Hello wonderful Anne! I was thumbs up #100. So much fun...LOVE your birds!!! I immediately thought of TERRY RUNYAN here on YT...she does fun whimsical birds too and CATS..anyhoo...LOVED! TFS!....❤B

@annekenlon 4 ай бұрын

Oh, Brian, thank you so much for telling my about Terry Runyan! I just checked her out and subscribed - looking forward to learning much more from her AND from you! I have loved your collage series so much.

@brian_medlock_collage 4 ай бұрын

@@annekenlon Thanks Anne....

@lisasingh8372 4 ай бұрын

Looking forward to making some of these adorable birds! Thanks for the tutorial!!!

@annekenlon 4 ай бұрын

You are so welcome! I hope you have fun making some!

@AmazinGraceXOXO1 3 ай бұрын

This is brilliant! Can't wait to try them!

@annekenlon 3 ай бұрын

Thank you - Hope you enjoy! I actually will be posting a video tomorrow (Friday) that's sort of related to this, and they're even more fun! Thanks for watching!