This week, I decided to surprise my husband with the singing birds I used in our recent Medieval Feast.   http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/teacupsinthegarden/429732/

My husband has been enamored by these birds ever since we first heard them chirp and twitter while shopping at one of our favorite charming towns. 

He had ideas about using them in the Christmas tree or elsewhere in the house.  I looked forward to surprising him with my idea.  

I bought a grapevine wreath.  I stuck in lots of autumn florals I found in storage.  I reused a fancy bow from our chair from the feast.  Then I threaded floral wire around the birds feet and threaded them through the wreath.  See the birds?

I watched dh come to the front door, then get a grin on his face.  These birds are light and motion activated.  When dh walked up to the door, they started chirping.  He walked in the house saying he loves to come home!  I plan to change the wreath out by seasons and keep reusing the birds!

See other sew crafty ideas at Shereen's blog.  I have a clickable button in my right column.  =)