Dancing Vulture Designs

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Sometimes, when I'm very lucky, I have strange dreams featuring huge, beautiful birds you couldn't find in our waking world. This is one such creature. The Red-Shouldered Phoenix hovered in the night sky, fiery form burning brightly against the darkness. It screamed up to the moon as I brought my car to a stop, enthralled by the sight. The trees at the top of the mountain were dwarfed by its size, and the bird's power shook the very branches around it. It was absolutely awe-inspiring! This one-of-a-kind piece of artwork is needle felted by hand entirely out of wool over a wire skeleton. The wire skeleton allows for you to gently pose its wings! This soft sculpture makes an excellent conversation piece as a unique piece of art for any desk or shelf. Show off your love of hawks, fantasy creatures, and wildlife with this one-of-a-kind piece of art! This Red-Shouldered Phoenix Soft Sculpture makes a great gift for anyone who enjoys unique pieces of art, wildlife, or a combination of the two! My soft sculptures are one-of-a-kind pieces of artwork, and are not intended for children. Please handle with care, and do not pull out individual fibers. SIZE: 6" tall, 14" wingspan, 5 1/2" from toe to tail MATERIALS: wool, wire Find this firebird in the shop!  http://www.dancingvulturedesigns.com/

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The Clearwing Hummingbird Moth is one of the only diurnal moths, being most active during the day. Their rapid wing-beats and body shape often lead it to be mistaken for a hummingbird, when, in fact, it's really a moth! When I was a kid, my father planted flowers all over our property. One common sight was that of a clearwing hummingbird moth feeding at the flowers! These interesting moths were a favorite memory of childhood for me, and I hope you'll enjoy having one alighted in your very home! This one-of-a-kind piece of artwork is needle felted by hand entirely out of wool, and it sports a wire loop on the chest for hanging on your wall. It makes an excellent conversation piece as a unique piece of art for any wall. Show off your love of moths, summer, and wildlife with this one-of-a-kind piece of wall art! This Clearwing Hummingbird Moth makes a great gift for anyone who enjoys unique pieces of art, wildlife, or a combination of the two! SIZE: 9" long, 11 1/2" wingspan MATERIALS: wool, wire Find this unique moth in the shop! http://www.dancingvulturedesigns.com/

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The Eastern Kingbird is a tough, medium-sized songbird that has been known to fend off birds as large as Great Blue Herons and Redtailed Hawks from its territory! This unique bird lives a solitary summer life eating insects, while it spends its winters in South America, eating fruit and travelling in groups. I saw my first kingbird in spring, standing tall and watchful on a post in a small pond. He looked so regal, surveying his territory! This one-of-a-kind piece of artwork is needle felted by hand entirely out of wool over a wire skeleton. The wire skeleton allows for you to gently pose his legs and tail! This soft sculpture makes an excellent conversation piece as a unique piece of art for any desk or shelf. Show off your love of birding, nature, and wildlife with this one-of-a-kind piece of art! This Eastern Kingbird soft sculpture makes a great gift for anyone who enjoys unique pieces of art, wildlife, or a combination of the two! My soft sculptures are one-of-a-kind pieces of artwork, and are not intended for children. Please handle with care, and do not pull out individual fibers. SIZE: 4" tall, 5 3/4" from beak to tail MATERIALS: wool, wire Find this kingbird in the shop! http://www.dancingvulturedesigns.com/

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The Eastern Chipmunk is most well known for is characteristic giant cheeks, which it collects food in to carry off. These little rodents are actually omnivores- not only do they enjoy seeds, nuts, and fruits, but they also partake in birds' eggs, worms, and insects! The speed at which these little guys run about is astounding to me, They dart around so quickly, it's easy to miss them in a blur of fuzz! This one-of-a-kind piece of artwork is needle felted by hand entirely out of wool over a wire skeleton. The wire skeleton allows for you to gently pose its legs and tail! This soft sculpture makes an excellent conversation piece as a unique piece of art for any desk or shelf. Show off your love of chipmunks and wildlife with this one-of-a-kind piece of art! This Chipmunk Soft Sculpture makes a great gift for anyone who enjoys unique pieces of art, wildlife, or a combination of the two! My soft sculptures are one-of-a-kind pieces of artwork, and are not intended for children. Please handle with care, and do not pull out individual fibers. SIZE: 5 1/2" long, 4" tall MATERIALS: wool, wire

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Sometimes, when I'm very lucky, I have strange dreams featuring huge, beautiful birds you couldn't find in our waking world. This is one such creature.

The Blood Eagle was a massive creature, easily the size of a small car. It alighted before me, gripping a smaller, less vibrant bird in its talons. I stared in awe as this creature lowered its large head at me, almost in reverence. Its feathers seemed to constantly change from bright reds, to maroons, to purple, and even black in the dusk sunlight. The moment was spoiled, however, when more people approached. The eagle shrieked, beating its powerful wings just hard enough to rise up off the ground. In one fluid motion, it whipped its prey at the crowd behind me.

This one-of-a-kind piece of artwork is needle felted by hand entirely out of wool over a wire skeleton. The wire skeleton allows for you to gently pose its wings! This soft sculpture makes an excellent conversation piece as a unique piece of art for any desk or shelf. Show off your love of eagles, fantasy creatures, and wildlife with this one-of-a-kind piece of art!

This Blood Eagle Soft Sculpture makes a great gift for anyone who enjoys unique pieces of art, wildlife, or a combination of the two! My soft sculptures are one-of-a-kind pieces of artwork, and are not intended for children. Please handle with care, and do not pull out individual fibers.

SIZE: 5" tall,10" wingspan, 9" from head to tail

MATERIALS: wool, wire

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There are few insects as beautiful, lightning quick, and captivating as the praying mantis. Though not native to my area, the European Praying Mantis is possibly the most striking mantis we have, with its beautiful bright green body and unique dark spots on the inside of its front legs. These unique critters are well-known for their unique forelegs, large eyes, and, on the darker side, eating the heads of their male mates! (How's that for girl power?) This one-of-a-kind piece of artwork is needle felted by hand entirely out of wool, and it sports a wire loop on the chest for hanging on your wall. It makes an excellent conversation piece as a unique piece of art for any wall. Show off your love of mantises, summer, and wildlife with this one-of-a-kind piece of wall art! This Praying Mantis makes a great gift for anyone who enjoys unique pieces of art, wildlife, or a combination of the two! SIZE: 14" long, 4" wide MATERIALS: wool, wire Find Miss Mantis in my shop! http://www.dancingvulturedesigns.com/

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The Great Kiskadee is a large flycatcher of the southern US. These loud and boisterous birds can also be found in the Carribean isles, like Bermuda. I saw several of these loud, beautiful birds while in Bermuda. They were not scared of me at all, and I was able to get some nice close-up photos! This one-of-a-kind piece of artwork is needle felted by hand entirely out of wool over a wire skeleton. The wire skeleton allows for you to gently pose his legs! This soft sculpture makes an excellent conversation piece as a unique piece of art for any desk or shelf. Show off your love of birding, nature, and wildlife with this one-of-a-kind piece of art! This Greater Kiskadee soft sculpture makes a great gift for anyone who enjoys unique pieces of art, wildlife, or a combination of the two! My soft sculptures are one-of-a-kind pieces of artwork, and are not intended for children. Please handle with care, and do not pull out individual fibers. SIZE: 3" tall, 3 1/2" from beak to tail MATERIALS: wool, wire Find this kiskadee in the shop! http://www.dancingvulturedesigns.com/

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This little Cardinal is filled with school spirit! As the mascot for Pocono Mountain East, he's rocking a certain field hockey athlete's number! This custom critter was made special for the star athlete herself. More schools need cool birdy mascots! Always open for custom wildlife creations and pet portraits <3 

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The Purple Martin is a large swallow that lives in large groups. In late summer, once the chicks have left the nest, they roost in groups of thousands strong! The Purple Martin is quite the beautiful bird, and I would love to see a massive flock of them in person one day! This one-of-a-kind piece of artwork is needle felted by hand entirely out of wool over a wire skeleton. The wire skeleton allows for you to gently pose his legs! This soft sculpture makes an excellent conversation piece as a unique piece of art for any desk or shelf. Show off your love of birding, nature, and wildlife with this one-of-a-kind piece of art! This Purple Martin soft sculpture makes a great gift for anyone who enjoys unique pieces of art, wildlife, or a combination of the two! My soft sculptures are one-of-a-kind pieces of artwork, and are not intended for children. Please handle with care, and do not pull out individual fibers. SIZE: 3 1/4" tall, 4" from beak to tail MATERIALS: wool, wire Find this little martin in the shop! http://www.dancingvulturedesigns.com/

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The Rose-Breasted Grosbeak is one unmistakable bird! This stocky bird has a similar call to the American Robin, and the male's bold plumage is quite striking! I had the pleasure of having a small group of Rose-Breasted Grosbeaks at my feeder last spring. They towered over my usual feeder crew and stood out quite a bit with the male's red breast marking. It was a treat to see them so up close! This one-of-a-kind piece of artwork is needle felted by hand entirely out of wool over a wire skeleton. The wire skeleton allows for you to gently pose his legs and tail! This soft sculpture makes an excellent conversation piece as a unique piece of art for any desk or shelf. Show off your love of bird-watching, nature, and wildlife with this one-of-a-kind piece of art! This Rose-Breasted Grosbeak soft sculpture makes a great gift for anyone who enjoys unique pieces of art, wildlife, or a combination of the two! My soft sculptures are one-of-a-kind pieces of artwork, and are not intended for children. Please handle with care, and do not pull out individual fibers. SIZE: 4 1/4" tall, 5" from beak to tail MATERIALS: wool, wire Find this striking bird in the shop! http://www.dancingvulturedesigns.com/

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The Connecticut Warbler is a rather uncommon warbler that forages along the ground. While the first specimen of this warbler was found in Connecticut, they do not actually breed or winter there! I love the three dramatic colors of the Connecticut Warbler. It's not a frequent color palette that I've seen! This one-of-a-kind piece of artwork is needle felted by hand entirely out of wool over a wire skeleton. The wire skeleton allows for you to gently pose his legs and head! This soft sculpture makes an excellent conversation piece as a unique piece of art for any desk or shelf. Show off your love of bird-watching, nature, and wildlife with this one-of-a-kind piece of art! This Connecticut Warbler soft sculpture makes a great gift for anyone who enjoys unique pieces of art, wildlife, or a combination of the two! My soft sculptures are one-of-a-kind pieces of artwork, and are not intended for children. Please handle with care, and do not pull out individual fibers. SIZE: 3" tall, 5" from beak to tail MATERIALS: wool, wire Find this northeastern warbler in the shop! http://www.dancingvulturedesigns.com/

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The Io Moth is most recognizable for its vibrant, massive blue eyes on its lower wings that stand out against its yellow body. These big beautiful moths are truly a sight to see! Predators must confuse them for quite the menacing pair of eyes staring back at them. My grandfather-in-law sent me a picture of one of these lovely moth's he'd found last year. I was smitten! What beautiful moths! This one-of-a-kind piece of artwork is needle felted by hand entirely out of wool, and it sports a wire loop on the chest for hanging on your wall. It makes an excellent conversation piece as a unique piece of art for any wall. Show off your love of moths, summer, and wildlife with this one-of-a-kind piece of wall art! This Io Moth makes a great gift for anyone who enjoys unique pieces of art, wildlife, or a combination of the two! SIZE: 14 1/2" wingspan, 7" tall MATERIALS: wool, wire Find this Io moth in my shop! http://www.dancingvulturedesigns.com/

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The Carpenter Bee gets its name from it's nesting behavior- by burrowing into wood! While they are pollinators like their honey bee cousins, these bees have very different social relationships. Males- like this fellow here- completely lack stingers and sport a small white spot on their faces. These bees are fairly solitary and do not form hives. I simply adore carpenter bees! I just love the way the males wiggle their legs in your face as they try to spook you away from their territory. Sorry little bee, but you're not scaring me! This one-of-a-kind piece of artwork is needle felted by hand entirely out of wool, and it sports a wire loop on the chest for hanging on your wall. His wings are plastic sheets painted with acrylics underneath for that insect wing look! It makes an excellent conversation piece as a unique piece of art for any wall. Show off your love of bees, conservation, and wildlife with this one-of-a-kind piece of wall art! This Carpenter Bee makes a great gift for anyone who enjoys unique pieces of art, wildlife, or a combination of the two! SIZE: 8" long, 5" wide MATERIALS: wool, wire, plastic sheet, paint Find this busy bee in the shop! http://www.dancingvulturedesigns.com/

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The European Goldfinch is one striking little bird! Originally from Europe, these little birds thrive in places as far as Bermuda! I was incredibly lucky to be treated to an amazing cruise to Bermuda this past summer! I was head-over-heals for the ocean and all the birds we saw while on the island. When I first saw and snapped some photos of this red-faced little bird, I never would have guessed that it was species that originated in Europe. Wow! This high-energy little guy couldn't stop bouncing around in the high foliage and I barely captured him on camera. He must be living the good life in such a beautiful place! This one-of-a-kind piece of artwork is needle felted by hand entirely out of wool over a wire skeleton. The wire skeleton allows for you to gently pose his legs! This soft sculpture makes an excellent conversation piece as a unique piece of art for any desk or shelf. Show off your love of goldfinches, birds, and wildlife with this one-of-a-kind piece of art! This European Goldfinch Soft Sculpture makes a great gift for anyone who enjoys unique pieces of art, wildlife, or a combination of the two! My soft sculptures are one-of-a-kind pieces of artwork, and are not intended for children. Please handle with care, and do not pull out individual fibers. SIZE: 2" tall, 4" from beak to tail MATERIALS: wool, wire Find this little traveler in my shop! http://www.dancingvulturedesigns.com/

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The Prairie Warbler is a small, yellow songbird found in eastern and central North America. Despite its name, it is not found in prairies. These warblers wag their tails, and the females eat their eggshells after the chicks hatch! My husband and I used to hear a prairie warbler off in a field by our house. My husband heard it on his way home from work often before he told me about the song. He described the call as "a lazer beam charging." I couldn't agree more! This one-of-a-kind piece of artwork is needle felted by hand entirely out of wool over a wire skeleton. The wire skeleton allows for you to gently pose his legs and tail! This soft sculpture makes an excellent conversation piece as a unique piece of art for any desk or shelf. Show off your love of birding, warblers, and wildlife with this one-of-a-kind piece of art! This Prairie Warbler soft sculpture makes a great gift for anyone who enjoys unique pieces of art, wildlife, or a combination of the two! My soft sculptures are one-of-a-kind pieces of artwork, and are not intended for children. Please handle with care, and do not pull out individual fibers. SIZE: 2" tall, 4" from beak to tail MATERIALS: wool, wire Find this fuzzy warbler in the shop! http://www.dancingvulturedesigns.com/

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The Black-Throated Blue Warbler is a bird found along eastern North America in deep forests. The males have beautiful, dark blue plumage with black throats and white bellies. The males and females look so different, they were originally thought to be two different species! While looking for warblers on their spring migration, we heard a black-throated blue calling out in the trees. My father, brother and I called him and called him, but he wouldn't budge! We had to duck into the trees and search him out. It was worth the effort- this little bird was beautiful in person! This one-of-a-kind piece of artwork is needle felted by hand entirely out of wool over a wire skeleton. The wire skeleton allows for you to gently pose his legs and head! This soft sculpture makes an excellent conversation piece as a unique piece of art for any desk or shelf. Show off your love of bird-watching, nature, and wildlife with this one-of-a-kind piece of art! This Black-Throated Blue Warbler soft sculpture makes a great gift for anyone who enjoys unique pieces of art, wildlife, or a combination of the two! My soft sculptures are one-of-a-kind pieces of artwork, and are not intended for children. Please handle with care, and do not pull out individual fibers. SIZE: 2 1/2" tall, 4 1/2" from beak to tail MATERIALS: wool, wire Find this little warbler in the shop! http://www.dancingvulturedesigns.com/

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The American Redstart is a lively little warbler that hops up and down branches, flashing its bright orange plumage at its prey insects. I absolutely love Redstarts. They have so much energy and look rather aggressive as they move about, wings and head low, like they're looking for a fight! This one-of-a-kind piece of artwork is needle felted by hand entirely out of wool over a wire skeleton. The wire skeleton allows for you to gently pose his legs and head! This soft sculpture makes an excellent conversation piece as a unique piece of art for any desk or shelf. Show off your love of bird-watching, nature, and wildlife with this one-of-a-kind piece of art! This American Redstart soft sculpture makes a great gift for anyone who enjoys unique pieces of art, wildlife, or a combination of the two! My soft sculptures are one-of-a-kind pieces of artwork, and are not intended for children. Please handle with care, and do not pull out individual fibers. SIZE: 3" tall, 4 1/2" from beak to tail MATERIALS: wool, wire Find this little redstart in the shop! http://www.dancingvulturedesigns.com