Two Bird Collection

Some fabric with a retro feel...

2012-01-30T12:28:00.000+10:00

I received these fabric in the mail today and I am a little excited!!!
I have a few projects for these prints...the first and second are for my little nephew. I am making him some cool little retro style shorts ...his Mum loves Dr Suess and especially Thing One and Thing Two...
The Space Invader's print will be appliqued on a tee and I might have some little matching pants too...

Robert Kaufman - The Cat in The Hat range

Joel Dewberry for Free Spirit - Woodgrain

Timeless Treasures Fabrics

Some "kiss clasp" purses for summer....

2012-01-11T21:29:00.001+10:00

Some purses that I have been making....

This one in a beautiful Japanese fabric....I do like this print and the texture of the fabric...

This one from some recycled fabric......I love the silhouette style print....

Oh! This little coin purse is made from recycled denim and appliqued with a hand printed design of a little bird...it has a flexi style opening...I think it is just cute...

Ali XX

Best of Friends

2011-07-07T17:45:00.000+10:00

Here are two birds who are best of friends. Mr Owl and Bright Eyes ! Some prototypes I have been playing with.

It's been a while!

2011-05-11T12:19:00.000+10:00

I haven't blogged for a while but consistent none the less for the few and far between posts I make.
I have put Wednesday's aside for my creative days where whim and fancy take over from the usual daily chores.

So today I decided I would take a stroll through my boxes of scraps and little bits that get discarded from projects and creations.

Here is what I have been playing with today (not completed yet) and some photos from the past couple of months..

AliXX

Children's Creations..

2011-02-10T15:58:00.000+10:00

When my daughters friends come to play they really love getting into my fabric scrap tub and creating all manner of things.

These are three pieces they created. They did it all except the machine sewing, which I offered to do for them. The pillows have a different face on each side.

I think they are cute ...don't you agree!!!

Ali XX

Some Childrens Clothing from Ali Bird

2010-11-18T22:13:00.000+10:00

A few designs from Ali Bird currently in stock. The Vintage Style Deer print is a picture from my hand drawn collection, there is a bunny also, but I will save that one for Easter!. My favourite is the second from the bottom - the oriental style fabric has beautiful rich colours and is gorgeous.
P.S If I don't have these listed on the website, feel free to contact me as some of these are one of a kind!

Girls Aqua Tee - Vintage Christmas Deer - Red Spot Bow - by smithandbird on madeit

2010-11-09T21:53:00.001+10:00

Girls Aqua Tee - Vintage Christmas Deer - Red Spot Bow - by smithandbird on madeit

Just a taste of some new prints...

2010-10-12T21:11:00.001+10:00

I felt really good this week finally being able to print some of my designs. I complete all of the printing by hand which I believe adds a sense of satisfaction to each project. The prints haven't been totally finished yet...you will have to wait for that...

Fun Keyrings

2010-10-09T20:37:00.000+10:00

My daughters picked out these characters at a local op shop. I love their quirkiness and have turned them into keyrings. My favourite - definately "Nanna".

Green Boho - Summer is coming....

2010-08-28T21:37:00.000+10:00

Some fresh green pieces finished with vintage doillies - I love green and white together...

More Designs

2010-08-16T09:33:00.000+10:00

One Grey Woollen Blanket.....

2010-05-31T10:07:00.016+10:00

Some creations made from one pre-loved grey woollen blanket mixed with recycled and new materials.I have created these for the local Ecofest.

Ali xx

Some dress ups for children's rooms..

2010-05-31T10:00:00.000+10:00

These are some designs I have been working on recently..my children's favourite would have to be the red spot. I hand printed the branch and embellished with handmade yo-yo's and applique. It is available in a pastel pink spot also.
I haven't forgotten the lads! A red/blue and white pattern will sit well in a range of themes - nautical/fish/transport. Still working on a jungle/safari theme...

Ali xx

Fish anyone!

2010-05-26T12:59:00.000+10:00

What a catch!! I had fun creating these cute decorator fish in fabric which I based on the wooden variety.

Origami Flower Corsage

2010-04-13T23:09:00.001+10:00

This is a project I created recently for our Art collective challenge "Asia". I have used the concepts of origami to create a raw silk corsage belt...I think I will make some more of these in different colours...

Little Pieces

2010-03-17T22:17:00.000+10:00

Some little dresses for the wee ones....sorry some of these designs get snapped up before they make it to the website. One still has the pins in place....

2010-03-17T21:43:00.000+10:00

Designs from past summer for the wee ones.......

Something Red

2010-03-08T14:18:00.001+10:00

Being involved with an Art Collective provides lots of opportunities to pursue a creative side in lieu of commercial incentive.

POD Collective is the name of our group and our latest "challenge" was to produce a piece of work with the theme "something red".

I created a 3 colour lino block print from a sketch I had done. I have framed it with a simple black frame and quite happy with the result. I also experimented printing with the block onto a grey felt bag.

"Red" by ali bird

The collection of works from "Something Red" challenge

Print and Stitch

2010-03-01T12:13:00.001+10:00

These are some t-shirt designs that I printed onto natural cotton calico. The idea was to keep printing my designs over the top and end up with a montage of all my prints...however, I got the fabric out and decided to machine stitch scene's over the top with black cotton. I really like the finished product and they will be incorporated into throw pillows, tote bags or maybe framed. I will put the finished products on at a later date.

Artwork

2010-02-09T12:35:00.001+10:00

Some works by Ali Bird

Luxe Silk

2010-01-06T22:28:00.004+10:00

I have been hand printing on raw silk and teaming the

prints up with an antique style linen,

doillies and finally adding some luxe touches.

The final product are some very "Parisian"

bunting flag sets, matching throw pillows and

cute little birdies on a string and in a "bower".

Little Houses

2009-10-15T10:11:00.002+10:00

Previously I have done a series of pictures
called "Little Houses".
I decided to utilise this concept and
create some little hanging houses.
Made with felt, beads,embroidery and
hand stitching these were a breath of
fresh air for me and look lovely hung
on doors, windows or any special
spot in a child's bedroom.

Green Owl

2009-10-15T09:56:00.002+10:00

This is a handprinted design by Ali on an organic cotton t-shirt. A very cool, unisex design, the owl has "music note" appliqued fabric eyes. We all have the music within......

Bubbles....

2009-08-25T20:37:00.003+10:00

I made this cute bubble skirt from black satin and have attached a bow on the front
left side..I have matched it with my Harajuku Girl tshirt and some long socks...

Some more Owls!

2009-08-24T09:43:00.000+10:00

I have been busy making some more little feathered friends. I decided on a red, black, white and pink colour theme. I also thought little ribbons would look nice with the wooden beads and represent leaves nicely.

Red !

2009-08-10T19:25:00.002+10:00

I have been into red lately and this is one of my outfits as a result of that obsession!
The top is a hand screenprint design titled "Harajuka Girl"and the skirt is a combination of cotton fabrics. I have sewn some of the seams the wrong way out to add some interest and it's finished off with cotton broderie anglaise edging.
All finished off with an obi style belt.

Too cool for school!

Upcycled!

2009-08-02T21:26:00.000+10:00

I made these items out of used leather and suede belts.

To add a little colour and interest, I have included some wooden beads and a "spur star"which was part of a big bundle kindly given to me by the saddlery shop.

I surprised myself at the end product. Truly original and one of a kind !

I have kept a necklace similar for myself and these
have gone to the website.

Our Feathered Friends!!

2009-07-27T21:17:00.000+10:00

These have been flying off the shelves .....

Uni bags just for fun...

2009-06-02T10:03:00.001+10:00

I made these as a result of being involved in the Gladstone Ecofest .
I have used vintage buttons and various other recycled embellishments to come up with the end result...These bags are great for a weekend picnic, lectures or filling up with books from the library...

"Kiss" Clasp Purse

2009-05-27T23:33:00.000+10:00

I made this for a friend who gave me a supply of her Mum's old doillies and table cloths. There were so many with little intricate details and this seemed a match made in heaven.... This is officially the first purse that I have made with a metal frame... I am really happy with my end product and am feeling inspired to create more....

Screenprinting

2009-05-25T20:28:00.000+10:00

I love screenprinting! Actually I love anything that changes the shape, texture and look of the surface I'm working with. I have screenprinted these using a hand cut stencil which adds a touch of personality to each piece.

These are some I have done recently, and I believe each deserves a name :-
"Princess Lili", "Bunny Blue Eye", and
the "Oriental Fish" all printed up to a child's size 12 and adults upon request.

It's a Wrap!!

2009-04-14T16:02:00.000+10:00

Jill and I have been busy creating these little numbers. They are a combination of various fabrics with a black jersey turnover band. The front section of the skirt overlaps creating a wrap effect....
We keep getting asked if they come in adult sizes....Sure do and proving to be very popular.....

More summer linen

2009-04-14T15:46:00.000+10:00

Another moment of inspiration with summer linen. I have created the seams back to front and overstitched for effect. Tie sleeves and finished of with navy gingham binding has created a timeless look.

Lovely Summer Linen

2009-03-14T11:09:00.000+10:00

Ali Bird

I loved creating this lovely summer dress. Made with a lightweight summer linen and finished with reused doilies for the sleeves. I have finished it of with a doilie flower badge. The centre button was cut from an old jacket...My gorgeous daughter Lili is the stunning model for this photo.... I will be making a dress for myself in the near future.