Bring Handmade Magic to Your Community
If you found a Found Me! bird, keep scrolling for how to get involved.
Found Me! is a project where you can use our free template to make beautifully crafted birds and place them in nature for others to find.
It's an easy and fun project and you can use whichever art or craft you enjoy. Sewing, drawing, painting, woodwork - they can all make amazing birds.
Imagine the smile on someone's face
when they find your bird!
By participating you're not just sharing your art; you're helping people to think about their environment and enjoy their time outdoors. It's also great encouragement to get out and explore yourself!
Where could you hide a bird
for someone to find?
ABOUT
1. Unleash Your Creativity:
Download and print your free template and use it to make a bird in your favourite medium.
2. Embrace Eco-Friendly Crafting:
Use biodegradable and recycled materials.
3. Share The Inspiration:
Add our details so others can be inspired.
4. Explore Your Community:
Find a great location to hang or place your bird.
5. Hide Your Bird:
Ready to bring joy to someone in your community.
start making today
Ideas and inspiration
1. Unleash Your Creativity
Start by downloading your free template. Print on card or paper. Cut out the size of bird you need and draw around it on your material of choice.
Craft your unique bird. Whether you’re sewing, painting, drawing or woodworking - let your imagination soar. Each bird is a canvas for your personal touch. Check our Gallery page for some ideas in paper, wood and stone.
2. Embrace Eco-Friendly Crafting
Use biodegradable and recycled materials. By choosing sustainable options, you’re not only crafting a beautiful bird but also caring for the environment. We would like to leave no trace if your bird isn’t found or catches the wind and flies away.
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natural fabrics made of cotton or linen including denim and t-shirts
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card and paper that is not heavily dyed or plastic lined
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wood offcuts
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found objects like stones, leaves and bark
Please do not use:
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Plastic, glass, manufactured wood products, tile, synthetic fabrics or wools.
3. Share The Inspiration
Don’t forget to include our details on the back of your bird. This way, those who find your bird can come here and are encouraged to join in.
4. Explore Your Community:
Find a lovely spot in your community to place your bird. Choose a location where it will be discovered by others and always keep safety in mind.
Please:
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Do not leave birds in national parks.
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Avoid trip and other hazards like leaving decorated rocks where people walk or mow.
5. Hide Your Bird
Imagine the smile on someone’s face when they find your bird! By participating, you’re not just sharing your art; you’re helping people to think about the environment and enjoy their time outdoors.
It’s also a great encouragement to get out and explore yourself. Start looking for good spots today!
