Libby Bird

 
Happy Holidays

The Birth of the Libby Bird


Do what makes your heart sing!

My mother, Libby, passed away in 2022 but if you talk to anyone that knew her, they’d tell you how even a chance encounter with her made their day brighter.

She lit up the room with her beautiful smile, but more importantly, she took a sincere interest in everyone she knew and met.

She always offered encouraging words and unique compliments, making you feel special! She was truly one of a kind.


I think we could all benefit from this! On days that seem overwhelming, I try to remember my mom’s spirit.

She often ended her correspondence with, “Do what makes your heart sing”.

So, I created a Libby Bird Template to spread this simple yet powerful message.

You might have seen, or even made, little fabric hearts or painted rocks left for others to find.

I thought maybe the Libby Bird would work for this, too.

These days, one simple act could make such a difference!

It’s so easy to do something for someone that’s not expected.

It can brighten their day and yours, too!

 

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I hope you’ll make a few Libby Birds to bring a little sunshine to someone.
  • Hide them in public places knowing that someone will find them. (Check out my “What to Do with your Libby Birds” PDF List)
  • Or hand them out to those you know – and don’t know.
  • Or stick some in the mail to those you love. You can even make Libby Bird Postcards to send through the mail!
  • Have a Libby Bird Party! Gather friends, family, even little ones and make some Libby Birds to share.

Libby Bird Starter Kit

To help get you started, I’ve put together a Libby Bird Starter Kit that comes FREE with each order. If you’d like one without placing an order, just call.
Don’t want a Libby Bird Starter Kit but want to place an order? Just add a note in the Additional Notes box when placing an order. If you got one and don’t want it, pass it on to someone that might want it!

Here’s what currently included in the Starter Kit:
  1. Little Note about the Libby Bird
  2. Getting Started Note
  3. Libby Bird Template – #3 is a good size for making various styles of birds (Want a different size? Let me know.)
  4. Note 1: “This Libby Bird was made for you” to pin on your bird or include with your bird in a baggie.
  5. Note 2: “Did you find me?” to pin on your bird or include with your bird in a baggie.
  6. Fabric Tags “Do what Makes your Heart Sing” - strip of stamped ribbon or printed fabric to cut up and sew to your Libby Bird.
  7. Cardstock Tags “Do what makes your Heart Sing” to cut up and sew or pin to your birds.
  8. Postcard Backs in 4” x 6” and 3” x 5”
  9. Embellishments – twine or cording, buttons, beads
  10. Safety Pins to pin Notes or a Tag to your Libby Birds

Want a Free Libby Bird Starter Kit? Click Here!




Getting Started

  1. If you place a Winner Designs order, you’ll get a Libby Bird Starter Kit with a Libby Bird Template.
  2. If you’d like a Libby Bird without placing an order, call or text me at 850-449-0259 or request it here - I’ll send one FREE!
  3. Decide which style of Libby Bird you’d like to make.
    • Stuffed Libby Bird
    • Stuffed Raw Edge Libby Bird
    • Felt Libby Bird
    • Scrappy Libby Bird (directions coming)
    • Printed Postcards in 2 sizes (directions coming)
    • Do your own thing!
    • Check back for new styles as I add more.
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  4. There are 2 Notes in your Starter Kit. (You can also find them in the Downloads Section.)
    • Note 1: This Libby Bird was made for You
    • Note 2: Did you find me?
    These can be pinned to your finished Libby Bird or placed in a Ziploc Baggie with your finished Libby Bird.
  5. There are also Tags in the Starter Kit that say, “Do what makes your heart sing”. You can pin or sew them (even Cardstock Tags!) to your Libby Bird. Or you can skip these and just include the 2 Notes. If you choose to sew a Tag onto your bird, sew it to your fabric before you’ve sewn your bird together.
    Want more? You can find these in the Downloads Section or call and ask for more!
  6. Grab some fabric scraps and stuffing and make your Libby Bird.
    • Use embellishments included in the Starter Kit if you like.
    • It’s optional, but I like to use twine or cording to make a Hanger.
    • Want to try something different? Glue a close pin or a thread spool to the bottom.
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  7. After you’re finished, pin Note 1: "This Libby Bird Made for You" and Note 2: "Did you find me?” to your bird. Or you can just place them in the baggie with your Libby Bird.
  8. Grab a Ziploc Baggie and place your Libby Bird inside. If you didn’t pin the 2 Notes to your bird, then place them inside the baggie.
  9. If you have time, make some more Libby Birds!
  10. Then check out my “What to Do with your Libby Birds” List.
  11. Before you hide them or give them away, take some pics and share on my Libby Bird Page!
  12. If giving to someone you know, ask them to share a Comment on my website. Then invite them to make some Libby Birds, too~

Libby Bird Templates


Currently, I’m including the #3 Libby Bird in the free Starter Kit. If you’d like a different Libby Bird Template or would like to receive a FREE Starter Kit without placing an order, call or text me at 850-449-0259 , or you can purchase individual templates for $0.01 each plus shipping. My apologies as my system requires a minimum of $0.01 to place an order.

I also have Libby Bird Fussy Cut Templates. These let you feature your favorite parts of your fabric so you get exactly what you want when making your birds. These range from $6.50 - $9.50 each plus tax. Or… you can make your own by tracing the Libby Bird onto cardboard or cardstock and carefully cut out the Libby Bird. The outside part makes a Fussy Cut Frame.

All of the Libby Bird Templates and Fussy Cut Frames are available in my Online Store

Libby Bird Ideas


Raid your scrap bin or grab recycled items; let your creativity go!
  • Make 5 or 25 Libby Birds!
  • Your Libby Birds can be simple or elaborate; stuffed or flat; with a twine hanger at the top or a clothes pin, wood stand or spool of thread glued to the bottom, made into a postcard or greeting card, or crafted out of paper with crayons, paints and even magazine pictures.
  • Make stuffed or flat Libby Birds. It’s the perfect project to try out scrappy strip piecing or Quilt As You Go!
  • Use my Fabric Postcard Directions (coming soon) and Postcard Backing to make Postcards that can be sent through the mail or handed out in person.
  • Leave Libby Birds all over! Check out my “What to Do with your Libby Birds” List for ideas.
  • Add my 2 Notes or make your own to let the ‘finder’ know that it was made just for them! Imagine the joy it will bring when someone finds your bird~
  • Keep Libby Birds in your purse, pocket, backpack, glove compartment. Hand out when you see someone that needs a smile.
  • Give them to kids. Then give them some to share with others.
  • Add them to packages and letters.
  • Hand them out like candy. (Maybe with candy this Halloween?!)
  • At holidays and gatherings, trace out Libby Birds on cardstock or coloring paper and gather paper, crayons, paints, magazines and more. Then share the joy of crafting and creating with others, even little ones!
So many ways to spread happiness ~ I hope you’ll stitch up a bunch of and share her joy!

Happy Holidays

“Thanks to Joni Londo for creating so many of the Libby Birds shown here!
She provided great support right from the start….."

Downloads:


These items can be printed on fabric and attached to the Libby Birds to give away or leave for someone to find!