This bird has an outer covering of paper from a Guittard Bittersweet Chocolate wrapper; body of reused cardboard and postcards; legs made from wire reclaimed from a spiral notebook spine.
Wabi Sabi! This paper rejected the adhesive like crazy, and when I added pressure to try to keep it in place as it dried, the color on the surface rubbed off and then the paper cracked as it shrank. But I love this color and the fluid script in the logo. The fact the the biggest crack disrupted the word “bittersweet” was just an added bonus. So be it. The final sealant makes the surface more durable, despite loose edges.