A visit at the junk yard and a walk on the beach have something in common for me. I never come home empty handed. A few weeks ago we made a trip to the coast a little down South. It was a perfect day for a beach walk - sunny and warm with a soft breeze. The beach was about 200 yards wide, deserted and I was in driftwood heaven. It’s so easy to make me happy.
Among all the pieces of driftwood we brought home, there was one that talked to me right away. It was no doubt that it wanted to become a bird. Not a regular one with feathers and legs. No, this bird head wished for a special body and so I made one from miscellaneous junk yard finds. The main part is an old rusty water valve with a gas cap on top. I added a little wheel and some small parts like washers.
Please meet "Joe The Funky Bird" who was renamed as "Pelican Joe" after some lovely readers had commented that he looked like a pelican.
He is a fashion-conscious birdie and chose a spiky hairstyle to be attractive for the ladies. I can imagine that the girls will line up soon to get a date with this handsome guy. I’ll let you know when there is anything serious going on in his love life.
He might look a little bit bewildered but I can tell that he is very pleased to have met you today. We both wish you a wonderful and sunny weekend.
Joe will show up at the following great parties:
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36 comments:
Well, now there is a handsome fella! Pelican Joe. ( He is a pelican, right? ) He is going to cause havoc in the bird world, no doubt about it. The ladies will flock to him. You are so full of surprises, Julia, I love what you have been creating lately.
Julia,
I love this little guy. What a cute and unique piece. You are so creative. Love this.
Kris
There is a beauty in rust and driftwood. You are amazing, Joe will entertain for years and years.
He's just the cutest! What a vision you had.
He is so whimsical!
He's a charmer~~~and I'm charmed to meet him. Happy Spring to the both of you!!!
Awesome! What creativity!!!
Happy Spring!
diane @ thoughts and shots
Joe is indeed a funky bird, awesome!!
Jenna
Julia! Ich lach mich krumm! Und wünsche mir zugleich, mal in die kreative Hälfte deines Gehirns schlüpfen zu dürfen - wobei ich eigentlich glaube, dass die kreative Seite deines Gehirns weit MEHR als nur den halben Platz in Anspruch nimmt, wenn ich mir deine Einfälle so ansehe... Joe ist jedenfalls ein Wahnsinnsknabe und - JA, du hast natürlich recht, er ist ENORM attraktiv für die Damenwelt - als ICH bin ihm auf alle Fälle schon mal verfallen. Rettungslos! :o)))
Lass dich drücken für dieses therapeutische Posting von deiner momentan etwas angeschlagenen Rostrosen-Traude
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i like this very much... tis wood be something for me to do. It is a great pice of art from pretty matireals
love great weekend
He's a hunk!! I'm already in love...
I am sure I shrieked with delight on seeing Joe for the first time!
Spectacular creation. I am blown-away that you picked this up as you were taking a walk but then to add pieces of junk yard finds, it is too amazing for words.
Wishes
Lynne
Oh my, this is too cute!! You are so creative.
Mary Alice
I can clearly see why this bird was calling out to you. Quite the character.
He looks like a pelican!!!! Love it!
Xo
Klasse! Das Holz sieht ja wirklich aus wie ein Vogelkopf :) Tolle Idee Julia
liebe Grüße Alexandra
Oh Julia, my dear ,you are amazing ,do you know that !!! Joe is wonderful, and such a great guy ,every female will let him know she is interested ,lol.
The driftwood together with old rusted metal is a fantastic combination,my friend.
Thank you for your sweet comment Julia, I hope all will be well in time,-still have an app. first of april in hospital .
I wish you a lovely weekend ,-are you having warm weather there now ?
Love from Dorthe- xoxo
Oh Julia how I would love to meet Mr. Pelican Joe! I'm just crazy about his hair style. Hope it doesn't take too long to do!!!!!
Although he might prefer to be in the air I think his body might keep him rather grounded!
Do you think you have found your new niche in driftwood (or any wood!) and rusty machinery parts???
Love Love Love especially your wild imagination!
Sending big loving sun shiny hugs to you my dear girlfriend,
x Suzy
Congratulations on reaching another wonderful milestone with all the followers who adore your creations!
xox Suzy
WOW, what an amazing art piece, I totally adore this funky shabby vintage bird, - stunning!!
Ha-Ha! You certainly have a vivid imagination. I don't imagine many people could pick up a piece of driftwood and immediately know what they will do with it. Very creative! Have a wonderful weekend. Tammy
Very cool bird Julia! Hope you are having a wonderful weekend.
Hugs,
Robin
Hallo Julia, das war wirklich ein süßer Kommentar von Dir zu meinem ATC. Der Engländer würde sagen: that made my day!!!
Du bist sozusagen einer der "Gurus" unter den Vintageanhängern! Und natürlich freue ich mich um so mehr darüber, von Dir zu hören!
Deine Sachen sind wunderbar und ich merke, auch bei Dir sind Veränderungen im Gange - "When Lace meets Rust" sagt alles. Eine perfekte Kombination - und alles trägt Deine Handschrift!
Eine tolle Inspiration! Vielen Dank!
Liebe Grüße
Manu
Joe looks so cool, he has a rusty charm which will melt ladies hearts :DDD. Totally wonderful piece of art.
Have a lovely sunday evening!
Adorable, love his hair!
Joe is so cute!! What a fun, creative idea! :)
Susan
LOVE him! What a clever creation :)
Hi Julia, dein funky Joe erinnert mich ein bißchen an einen Dodo. Echt genial!
LG Gaby
Ach du Süße,
vielen Dank für deine virtuelle Hühnersuppe und den leckeren Tee - hat beides geholfen, es geht mir schon viel besser! Und da musste ich natürlich gleich mal wieder auf ein Pläuschchen mit dir, einen Flirt mit Joe und ein paar sanfte Fellchenkrauler vorbeiflitzen!!!
Alles Liebe
und herzhafte Küschelbüschel
von der Traude
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Your Joe just blows me away, dear Julia. You are just amazing. Have a wonderful week.
Hugs,
Marie
Oh he is so adorable. You never cease to amaze me with your creativity Julia. I would never have thought of creating such a magnificent boy. I am sure he wont be single for long! Jaynex
Liebe Julia,
nein wie klasse ist der denn !!! Joe ist ja wohl der Oberhammer und ich bin spontan total in ihn verknallt. Deine Ideen sind wirklich nicht mehr zu toppen. Begeisterung pur und jede Menge sehr lauten Applaus.
Ich wünsche Dir ein ganz ganz wunderschönes und kreatives Wochenende.
Viele liebe Grüße an Dich und Streicheleinheiten an Deine lieben Tierchen,
Birgit und die vielen Katers
I just love this...pure whimsy!
Oh my what a wonderful, creative piece!! I'm here for the first time via a link from Suzy's blog. A while back she posted a pic of your gorgeous crocheted flowers. They inspired me to get out my hooks and create a few too although they're nothing like your beauties. I must take time later to revisit you and go through your fabulous blog! If it went through I am your newest follower:)
This is a really cool and unnique piece! I love Joe!
Joe is adorable! I love what you do with wood! I'm thinking you have a little "Steam Punk" creativeness in you...I love it!
Carol
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