You may not find these birds in your backyard, but they will brighten your house and put smiles on the faces of their creators.

12" x 18" sheets of orange, yellow and purple
Fun Foam
Hole punch
Feathers: red and yellow
Decorative sequins
White glue
Bright yarn
Small tree branch

Trace outlines of patterns (page 2) on Fun Foam and cut out 4 of each. For each bird: Cut slit and punch hole in body as shown.

Decorate by gluing on feathers, sequins and fancy feathers and collars cut from Fun Foam.

Dab glue on slit in body and slide wing in place; hold till glue sets.

Knot yarn through hole and tie other end to branch. Hang indoors or out.

This craft has been reprinted courtesy of Women's Day.