Lin found this little paper robin in the bottom of my Mum's craft box. I'm not sure if she had any particular plans for it or whether it was a reject that just found its way to the bottom of the box. Anyway, today would have been Mum's 81st Birthday, so it seemed like a good time to post it.

what a beautiful idea!~ I love thetones and shadow, great comp! urmysunshine · 2010-11-11: 19:08

Quite a great find!! HoosierAtHeART · 2010-11-11: 19:10

Then that's why it was found, it's beautiful. McMommy · 2010-11-11: 19:16

very nice !!!!!!!!!!!! photodeclair · 2010-11-11: 19:25

This is such a treasure! The technique is called Quilling or Paper Filigree, I took a class on it once. It's absolutely beautiful... I'm sure she'd be honored that it found it's way on to your blog to celebrate her birthday. DancingDolphin · 2010-11-11: 20:53

The bird is very movely and beautiful made. The picture, like always = as good as perfect!! Thanks for sharing this with us, Jon. Ryana · 2010-11-12: 02:13

Oops!! movely should be LOVELY ... ;-)) Ryana · 2010-11-12: 02:13

What a great craft idea....especially with the "C" word coming up in 6 weeks time!!! LAZYWASP · 2010-11-12: 03:36

Wow Fantastic work! Kozuka · 2010-11-12: 04:48

Amazing! jet28 · 2010-11-12: 06:34

Very nice picture, I like the simplicity of it and it is very touching that you found it for your mom's birthday. Andarta · 2010-11-12: 08:26

this is very lovely of your part JJ! onlyricky · 2010-11-12: 10:38

Sweet shot. I've tried quilling for a greetings card an it's quite difficult. Nice that she made this and you have a pretty reminder of her skills. Lynda · 2010-11-12: 10:58

Love this post very much! I am sure your mom would have too!! Eiram · 2010-11-12: 11:37

It's a lovely detail of you. And I really like the little bird. Did you mather make it herself? ????? · 2010-11-12: 11:43

Wonderful picture and artwork noptek · 2010-11-12: 12:35

Very nice!!! nikito · 2010-11-12: 16:25

What a charming token. Good for you, Jon. revenant · 2010-11-12: 19:12

Lovely.....what a great idea to remember your mum! lookagain · 2010-11-12: 21:10

Nice to find such things back by surprise, lovely shot of a beautifully well made paper bird. Oh and as i didn't know before hand............Happy Birthday Jon!!!! eternity65 · 2010-11-12: 22:11

Fantastic work!! Happy Birthday, Jarvo!!I wish you all the best!! Davorka · 2010-11-13: 02:20

So lovely! wildduck · 2010-11-15: 11:07

good idea. hazaj · 2010-11-27: 09:15

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