For patterns, I searched "google images" for "birds"; sometimes I searched for a specific bird, such as 'blue jay' or 'robin'. I looked for the simplest image, printed out 2 copies. one I left whole and used it to make a cardboard pattern for the back layer of the bird. I cut the 2nd bird into pieces so I could rebuild the bird in several different colors. For some birds the back & wing were one piece & the belly another. For others, the wing was a separate piece. I have a pile of scraps from making hundreds of flowers, so I was able to find tiny pieces of yellow or black for eyes & beaks. - Laura

Toomuchglass, I will try to write out the directions for you. You will need: 5 soda cans 4 bottle caps 4 flat backed black glass marbles scissors (I used cheap Dollar Store scissors) paper crimping tool spray primer green spray paint red acrylic paint paint brush E6000 glue 6 1/2" x 10 1/4" cardboard or wood black permanent marker or paint pen wire For the two bodies, remove tabs from cans. For each can press on rim to bend top down. Do the same for the bottome rim. Step on middle of can to flatten body further. Cut through opening and down to bottom of remaining cans, then cut tops and bottoms off. These will be for the legs. Cut four 3/4" x 8 1/4" strips for hind legs. Cut four 1/2" x 8 1/4" strips for forelegs. Crimp all the legs with crimper. Freehand draw a pattern for feet. Trace eight feet onto remaining pieces of cans and cut out. Spray prime everything including bottle caps, then spray paint green. Paint inside of opening red for mouth. Glue marbles to inside of bottle caps for eyes. Glue feet to legs, then legs and eyes to bodies. Paint your sign anyway you want, then add wire as hanger. Glue frogs to back of sign. If your sign and frogs will be outside use GE Silicone II for Windows and Doors as the glue. Also use wood for the sign instead of cardboard. Use exterior paints to paint frogs and sign. I hope this makes sense. If you have any questions, just ask and I'll try to explain it better.

so cute. Love the branch antlers. They would be fun to do with a group of kids like Brownies. I'm tempted to make one as part of my recycled craft display at the Fair in a friend's home this Saturday. So much to do tho don't know if I'll get to it. Kathy

thanks donna, that is it! now i just need to get the plastic rings. ha ha. i looked everywhere for it. i bought an old one at the auction yesterday and want to make some to hang in my kitchen. thanks again, vicki