The Winners are...

Deborah, Julie Ann, Caitlin, Jill and Junk Girl!
Please send me your addy's at birdsofafeatherstudio@gmail.com


My ode to Silver Bella Sugared Dove ~ they didn't all get scooped up

...and I've just loaded up the shop with lots of handmade goodies, so come take a peek!

You are a Prize ~

For Silver Bella I created Mini Prize Ribbon Kits, one for each Bella ~ 190 to be exact


These are really quite simple to make...all you need is a glue gun & glue sticks, scissors, a hole punch, and glitter or mica if you'd like

1. Glue Ruffle Crepe Trim around small disc; it will go around twice to make it nice and fluffy!


2. Punch 2 holes at top of Large Disc, and put pin ends through holes


3. Glue streamers to backside of Large Disc


4. Glue Small Disc to backside of Large Disc


5. Cut leaf shape out of vintage printed paper, and glue to front center, angled out


6. Glue Wallpaper Disc to front center

7. Make a banner ~ Cut "You are a Prize" out and notch ends
Place a dot of glue near each end and glue to front over wallpaper center

8. If you'd like, glitter & embellish

Ta~da, proudly wear your ribbon for all to know just how wonderful you are!


Enjoy ~
xo Heidi

P.S. For 5 of you who did not get to attend, I have a little prize for you ~ just leave me a note on this post!

Hello my name is...

I have a strange obsession with name tags ~ and making them. I'm sure it's because I have such a hard time remembering names, luckily I never forget a face ~ thank goodness for a visual memory skills or I'd be sunk!

These are for my Holiday Cone Party ~ today, yea!

xo Heidi
P.S. If you're looking for the Mini Prize Ribbon Kit instructions ~ I hope to have them posted tomorrow ~ good 'ol camera issues, so sorry about that!

Silver Bella ~

My trip began with power stitching my apron, in flight, for vendor night


I had a plan, but not a moment to do this project until I finally sat on the plane ~ two flights, one de-boarding due to mechanical issues, a looong delay and voila, it was finally done, or done enough!

I arrived excited, late, and hungry ~ missed the welcome dinner, but just in time for the group project...I did manage to find some chocolate and a peanut butter cookie

Natalie, Stacy & Lonnie

Me with Cristina & Catherine (her sweet Mom)

Heather, Me & Crystal ~ representing MA
Sorry roomies ~ very bad photo!

Alicia's amazing Mum ~ a swap between the Texas Mum's
They really do know how to do it BIG!

It's almost as big as she is!

Me & Pam

Stacy & Natalie

Crystal & Sarah (her little sis)

Vendor night at my table ~ again chocolate for dinner! We did score some pizza thanks to Stacy around 11

A highlight ~ meeting the wonderfully gracious Jo Packham! I adore people who wear their heart on their sleeve...and she does, with grace

How can it be that I never left the hotel? There just wasn't time...and so many friends I hardly got to catch up with; except a hug and hello because they weren't in my classes. Even so it was non-stop fun!

For more Silver Bella pics ~ visit the flickr pool ~ here!

Thanks a bunch for all the beautiful memories! xo

Packing Up Pretties ~

My poor blog has been so neglected while I've been busy creating lovelies to bring to Silver Bella... Here's a few sneak peeks of my wares as I pack them up...

a special Silver Bella inspired ornie

Vintage Holiday Birdie Houses

Bella Princess Roses ~ check out their tiny crowns


Winter Dreams Nesting Kit ~ the finished nest ~ love this

Cone Kits galore

and lots of Sugared Messenger Doves dressed up pretty for the holidays

...of course I have lots of Sugared Peeps and more kits too!

When I get back I'll load up my shop with holiday goodies...now I have to figure out what I'm packing ~ for me!