Quilled Bluebird of Happiness - De-File Your Taxes

I often listen to the radio show Studio 360 so was interested to learn via Helen Hiebert's Sunday Paper newsletter about a contest the show was sponsoring that invited creatives to make something - anything - from a U.S. 1040 tax form. Entries will be judged in time for Tax Day, April 15 (well, it's the 18th this year, don't panic) by Kai Ryssdal, host of Marketplace.

Quilled Bluebird of Happiness Necklace
Bluebird of Happiness, 2 1/2 x 1 1/8 inches

Called De-File Your Taxes, the contest description was accompanied by the upbeat catch phrase Tax Time Doesn't Have to Be a Nightmare. Thus I was prompted to hand cut 1/8-inch strips from a 1040 form and shape them into a filigree bird necklace as my entry.

Quilled Bluebird of Happiness Supplies

Not that anyone is ever happy about paying taxes, but hey, if it means we get to live in a democracy and there's a chance that a refund will wing its way to my mailbox, sign me up.

Quilled Bluebird of Happiness

My paper bird pales in comparison to the vivid feathered version, but the form did indeed print out with (light) blue and white stripes, thus its Bluebird moniker. If you would like to make one of your own, here is my Quilled Bird Necklace tutorial.

Tax Bird - Quilled Paper Necklace

And have a gander (haha, birds are on my mind) at the results and listen to a little interview with contest winner Erin Farley about the making of her stylish tax form dress. People are so creative!




Ann Martin
Ann Martin

This is a short biography of the post author and you can replace it with your own biography.

Comments

  1. What a fun contest...and your entry is perfect! Thanks for sharing. I may have to go hunt up a tax form and play too.

    ReplyDelete
  2. Really creative entries, but I personally think yours is artistic and elegant....you are the winner in my book!
    Thanks for sharing!
    Paper Hugs,
    Jan

    ReplyDelete
  3. Thanks cate and Jan - there are so many great entries! I'm partial to the 'drawing' of Marketplace host, Kai Ryssdal, made up of cut strips and the paper bead woven necklace too.

    ReplyDelete
  4. Maybe so...but I still like what you did best!
    Paper Hugs,
    Jan

    ReplyDelete
  5. Aw thanks Jan, I appreciate that!

    ReplyDelete
  6. What an incredible way to use tax forms! I love your bird. Thank you for sharing your tutorial, I will have to give it a try :)

    ReplyDelete
  7. That's so nice of you to say, bsklady, thank you!

    ReplyDelete

Post a Comment

Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment. I try to respond to questions within 24 hours, so please check back.