26/52 Bird a week challenge - Gouda, the happy bird!

This week I'd like to introduce you to Gouda.  Unlike so many birds you hear about lately, she is a happy bird and definitely not an angry bird - although I think the camera startled her a little! She's not used to having her photo taken.

Her favorite place to hang out is in the kitchen - especially in the fridge.  She definitely doesn't like hot weather as she gets a bit sweaty and smelly, so keeping cool is a priority of hers.

She is 4 inches tall, and many describe her as "tasty"!  When you look at those feather markings on her chest, you begin to understand why!

She is delighted to join the rest of the birds in the bird a week challenge - especially this week as we are half way through the challenge! Yes, week 26 of 52.  There is still a group of us keeping up with the challenge so if you want to see their 26th bird, please click on the links below. The linky tool isn't always working right so the Flickr group shows all the birds we've completed so far.

More garden seats

Following on from yesterday's "garden seat" earrings in burgundy, I also made a couple of blue pairs. The two dyes were totally different, but the resulting colors were both very  similar turquoise colors! 

The blue!

The turquoise!

All three!  At least in this photo there seems to be a slight difference in the blues!

I'm looking forward to putting these up for sale for the Farmers' market on Sunday. It'll be great to get some feedback on my aluminum work.  Fingers crossed it goes well! Don't forget, if you are in the area, it's in Glen Ellen at the Jack London village from 10 am - 2pm.