I bought a mica bird on Friday for a quarter. I love these silly birds. I pick them up whenever i find them. Many of them still have an original "Japan" tag. I love the googly eyes. I love the tarnished mica glitter.
I love them so much that when I went to add this fellow to my Mica Bird box, I realized I had quite a crazy flock of them.
In assorted sizes and shapes. I also have a few that are made with pine-cone bodies that live in the box too. These are my blue birds.
The trio of green birds.
Those in red.
Those in gold and yellow tones.
Nothing better than a flock of pink birds.
White and gray birds.
Some small with top hats.
Birds that are married and come as a pair.
Some of these birds are intended to be candy containers. These heads come off and they are hollow inside to store treats. They are marked "Made in Western Germany".
I love the pine-cone bodies with tarnished colored wings.
When I pull them out of the bin I like to display them all together on one tree.
77 birds and counting. Good thing they don't make a peep, or that would be one loud tree! If you have an idea for a collection challenge, leave me a comment and finish the sentence "Show me your collection of ____." I never know what collection will fly my way.
Happy Day.
How sweet is your Mica bird tree! You do have quite the collection.
Posted by: Kim Kenward | August 13, 2012 at 03:57 AM
LOVE them all together on the tree. I think I only have about 10 of them? I found a BUNCH at the flea a few weeks ago, marked $15 EACH. Bah. Hard to find them around here.
Posted by: Sarah | August 13, 2012 at 06:07 AM
Like Sarah these babies go for a pretty penny around here. I have a lone pink one that is rough around the edges. Your flock looks very happy together. Clearly they have flown your way for the winter and summer. Smiles..Renee
Posted by: Renee | August 13, 2012 at 06:51 AM
This is such a happy collection. I love birdies. My favortie would be the pinecone bird with the red hat. They all look good on the tree. Peep, peep
Posted by: Annette | August 14, 2012 at 09:44 AM
I have two. Gee, I wonder why I never find them... maybe because I live in the same town as Magpie Ethel???
They look marvelous all together on your tree. More is definitely better than less.
Posted by: janet | August 14, 2012 at 10:10 AM
Your post is so appropriate for me. I found my first bird on Saturday in Silver. I'll keep my eyes open for more for my flock. Laurie thank you for introducing me to Creative Breathing from you fun blogs list. She is special too.
Sheryl
Posted by: Sheryl Remy | August 14, 2012 at 11:20 AM
These are just too cute - I think I would have to keep them out year around! I already put some tiny black top hats in the the Ethel box and now I know where those two packs of googlie eyes I found are headed.
Posted by: Kathy | August 14, 2012 at 12:18 PM
You are waaaay too organized. Separating them by color and type to take pics of for your blog? Love them on your tinsel tree! I have a few I keep out year round. Too cute to put away.Of course I don't have 77 of them LOL.
Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Doreen | August 14, 2012 at 12:37 PM
Oh my goodness!! What a great collection! And 77???? WOW!
chris
Posted by: chris mckinley | August 14, 2012 at 02:25 PM
So beautiful and I love how you have them displayed on that sweet tree!! So neat!! xo Heather
Posted by: Heather | August 14, 2012 at 06:51 PM
Hi Laurie, These little birds are the inspiration behind my crepe ones. They are all so wonderful together on your tree! Thanks for sharing your collections with us! Elizabeth
Posted by: Elizabeth | August 14, 2012 at 07:07 PM
I adore these birdies too! I found a large lot of them on Ebay a few years back...pink, blue, and white ones. I've also got a few of the candy container guys and a wedding couple! HEY...I think I have a collection! LOL
Laurie your posts are so great!
Erica :)
Posted by: Erica / Golden Egg Vintage | August 21, 2012 at 04:10 PM