tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3740019381840972292024-03-06T01:19:43.232+09:00NaniBirdmckibillohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10620198412237697218noreply@blogger.comBlogger119125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-374001938184097229.post-8512824527646656472013-01-12T03:44:00.000+09:002013-01-12T03:44:08.117+09:00Bye Bye Little Birdie<div>
OK, so this has been coming for a while now, but I'm sad to say I'll no longer be actively promoting or participating in the life of my NaniBird. I haven't really done anything with it in over a year and I don't see that changing anytime soon. I'm not ditching the fun that is papercraft ('cause it's too much fun!) but I can no longer justify the cost of keeping the NaniBird site running. So in about a month <a href="http://www.nanibird.com/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: black;">http://www.nanibird.com </span></b></a>will be shutting down. The blog portion of the site will still be accessible here: <a href="http://papernanibird.blogspot.com/"><b><span style="color: black;">http://papernanibird.blogspot.com</span></b></a> but all the linked designs in the archives won't be. Which I feel bad about... so MUCH good work is in there. </div>
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So... Because I don't want all that great work to just disappear, I've stuffed a WHOLE bunch of it into a zipped file that you can find here: <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/r9kque5g2dc2gk7/NANIBIRD%20FAREWELL%20MEGAPACK.zip"><b><span style="color: black;">https://www.dropbox.com/s/r9kque5g2dc2gk7/NANIBIRD%20FAREWELL%20MEGAPACK.zip</span></b></a> </div>
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Be warned though, it's a pretty hefty file, weighing it at around 370 Megs, so make sure you've got a good connection before getting it. But please, download it, share it, repost it wherever. I'm passing the torch to you guys now. Which is really where it always was anyhow. You guys gave the NaniBird it's life, by designing, building and sharing your creations. I was just the caretaker for this little paper bird. Time to leave the nest. Thanks.</div>
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Good day indeed! Izadora sent in these very cute customs she just made. Love 'em! Thanks for sharing Izadora.</div>
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Maria just sent me pics of some sweet custom designs she made for her friends! Love how each one is so different. Great work Maria, thanks for sharing!mckibillohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10620198412237697218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-374001938184097229.post-77894675290578446062012-07-04T04:52:00.000+09:002012-07-04T04:55:05.937+09:00Well, hello there...<br />
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Certainly been awhile... anyhoo, here's a couple of very cool customs from Zellaby. But not of your favorite neighborhood NaniBird. Nope these here are customs of "Mr. Sanpo", one of my other papertoy characters. You can find the original in the Special Blends section, under "The Birds" sidebar right over there <<<<. BUT, if you'd like to grab of couple of those bad boys from up above, well sir, you can get one <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/wwg1jt81zsdc3tb/zellabot%2001%20ok.pdf" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;"><b>here</b></span></a> and <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/s2xh9jl5epfqlhh/zellabot%2002%20ok.pdf" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;"><b>here</b></span></a>. Enjoy!</div>
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June and Iain from Australia sent me these pics recently of their Glueless Nanibirds happy in their new home. Thanks so much guys! Great snaps. If anyone else has any pics of NaniBirds frolicking about please send them in! And if you'd like your own set of Glueless Nanibirds to make and enjoy, please visit the <a href="http://www.nanibird.com/nanibird_shop/index.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;"><b>shop</b></span></a>. But do so soon as supplies are limited an once this batch is gone, that's it.mckibillohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10620198412237697218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-374001938184097229.post-46702692156651482742011-12-31T07:35:00.032+09:002011-12-31T07:35:00.405+09:00Instagram NaniBird!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5TeGCwmUAkT1YLDzwZXD-EsvCZR4loEeJ88RVm9fQTI50SKnd4UOPJWwNSfEGNz_tTf-T4-sArA61JrQqvZ9DmM3bdqkTc9_OvLZvM7pKZsuEotjivHW9oJOUXN5b3aq0z3pKzpvwRsU/s1600/photo+2-6.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5TeGCwmUAkT1YLDzwZXD-EsvCZR4loEeJ88RVm9fQTI50SKnd4UOPJWwNSfEGNz_tTf-T4-sArA61JrQqvZ9DmM3bdqkTc9_OvLZvM7pKZsuEotjivHW9oJOUXN5b3aq0z3pKzpvwRsU/s640/photo+2-6.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">How cool is this? Meet <a href="http://www.nanibird.com/Direct%20Downloads/EARLYBIRD_NANIINSTAGRAM.pdf" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: black;">EarlyBird</span></b></a>, a NaniBird inspired by the popular filter of the same name on <a href="http://instagr.am/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: black;">Instagram</span></b></a>. I love the use of a camera lens for the eye. This brilliant design comes to us by the good graces of <a href="http://www.behance.net/chandywidi" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: black;">Chandy</span></b></a>, an industrial designer based in Indonesia. Check out his Bēhance <a href="http://www.behance.net/chandywidi" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: black;">site</span></b></a> for more inspired work. And download your own free EarlyBird right <a href="http://www.nanibird.com/Direct%20Downloads/EARLYBIRD_NANIINSTAGRAM.pdf" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: black;">here</span></b></a>.</div>mckibillohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10620198412237697218noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-374001938184097229.post-38384415092201868712011-12-31T00:28:00.000+09:002011-12-31T00:28:35.049+09:00Rosey Cheekes... or I'm blushing<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvBZb3pkDI-edOwKz3G0QSXK0DwNHRMJ3TOxlyjM7ql3Ly89c9ZdEVvrS60xfpPmJFNHrw1qkpGuz5vrajaCRdANdwOcHBCFiNztBA8gmLLKM0Zxt1KD5UlREdrPWvaOuGMDdUSzy1xh8/s1600/nanibird-photos.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvBZb3pkDI-edOwKz3G0QSXK0DwNHRMJ3TOxlyjM7ql3Ly89c9ZdEVvrS60xfpPmJFNHrw1qkpGuz5vrajaCRdANdwOcHBCFiNztBA8gmLLKM0Zxt1KD5UlREdrPWvaOuGMDdUSzy1xh8/s640/nanibird-photos.jpg" width="598" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This excellent and über cute sleepyheaded birdhouse <a href="http://www.nanibird.com/Direct%20Downloads/Nanibird%20-%20roseycheekes2.pdf" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: black;">design</span></b></a> come courtesy of Toronto based illustrator <a href="http://www.roseycheekes.com/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: black;">Rosey Cheekes</span></b></a>. Definitely check out her site to see more of her charming and skillful <a href="http://www.roseycheekes.com/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: black;">work</span></b></a>. I'm blushing because she submitted it AGES ago and I'm just posting it now. But in my defense... well, see my previous post. In any case, treat yourself to an extra Xmas present and download the free design <a href="http://www.nanibird.com/Direct%20Downloads/Nanibird%20-%20roseycheekes2.pdf" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: black;">here</span></b></a>.</div>mckibillohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10620198412237697218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-374001938184097229.post-38780586876505031602011-12-29T10:25:00.000+09:002011-12-29T10:25:36.487+09:00What's been happening...?Lots actually, and it accounts for the lack of activity here.<br />
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First off, hope everyone is having a happy holiday season and that 2012 will be a great year (and not the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2012_phenomenon" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: black;">end of the world</span></b></a> as some have suggested). But now to what's been happening in our little corner of the world. The last few months have been busy ones for us, mostly because of our decision to move from Japan back to the US. It was a really hard choice to make. We loved living there and in fact, the whole concept of the original NaniBirds was inspired by my daily life there. But it's not just about me... we're a family, with 2 little kids. After the tragic events of 3/11 and all the ongoing uncertainty about levels of radiation and the safety of the food supply, we figured that since we could, we really should... leave. My job as a freelance <a href="http://www.mckibillo.com/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: black;">illustrator</span></b></a> allows me to work wherever I can get decent Internet service so it was easier for us to leave than most other folk in the same situation. My heart goes out to all those who want to leave but for whatever reason, can't. We love Japan and it was a tough decision to leave, more so for my wife who has left many friends and family behind, but we felt it was the right one. So now what...<br />
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Since moving back to the States and the different shipping methods available from here I've had to make a few changes to the <a href="http://www.nanibird.com/nanibird_shop/index.html" target=""><b><span style="color: black;">store</span></b></a> and the shipping policy. It will now be a flat fee of $4.95 to ship the Glueless NaniBirds anywhere in the domestic US via USPS Priority Mail. As for international customers, I'm very sorry but there's no way to set up a flat rate and I'll have to figure those out on a per case basis.<br />
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As for the original DIY free NaniBirds, I've gotten a couple of really cool submissions and I'll be posting those soon.<br />
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Joshmckibillohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10620198412237697218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-374001938184097229.post-42420612468891637522011-08-24T15:17:00.000+09:002011-08-24T15:17:03.743+09:00Wat Kind? Urb’an Mynah, that's what<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiudzpcuIqkOmEWVb335r7rEscHHDY8iVpnPl9x8zIbVxhJy94PY31QB9vlkIanPQe71VKUiB0fLTy35v6nzSdtXOVrbRoJG0q8kwu-q1NqH4Xf1hU-_XIX6D_44C-wcvEhb2q8swfCESY/s1600/Urb%2527an+Mynah-8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiudzpcuIqkOmEWVb335r7rEscHHDY8iVpnPl9x8zIbVxhJy94PY31QB9vlkIanPQe71VKUiB0fLTy35v6nzSdtXOVrbRoJG0q8kwu-q1NqH4Xf1hU-_XIX6D_44C-wcvEhb2q8swfCESY/s640/Urb%2527an+Mynah-8.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgxYRjiq770doVxut0GmgA8uOXf_S_IK1CXHbxshdJrRkyhZy_jdCssj575daOVVdb0NLlG7oAsd283Ny4_LOaOUPuqXoHQAYG_Sz74CNxTZH1YSsiQHtpK0eJftP-6jCzfFyqah21L_s/s1600/Urb%2527an+Mynah-7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgxYRjiq770doVxut0GmgA8uOXf_S_IK1CXHbxshdJrRkyhZy_jdCssj575daOVVdb0NLlG7oAsd283Ny4_LOaOUPuqXoHQAYG_Sz74CNxTZH1YSsiQHtpK0eJftP-6jCzfFyqah21L_s/s640/Urb%2527an+Mynah-7.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
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This tough little NaniBird custom comes to us courtesy of Graham Wiles AKA <a href="http://thegrandmasterurbski.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><b>The Grand Master Urb-ski</b></span></a>. He's a great up and coming paper toy designer working out of South Africa. You should definitely check out the rest of this <a href="http://thegrandmasterurbski.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><b>stuff</b></span></a>. And to find out what exactly the meaning is behing "<a href="http://thegrandmasterurbski.blogspot.com/2011/08/nanibird-custom-urban-mynah.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><b>Wat Kind?</b></span></a>"<br />
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To download and build your own free Urb'an Mynah, just click <a href="http://www.nanibird.com/Direct%20Downloads/Nani%3FBird%20-%20Urb'an%20Mynah.pdf"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><b>here</b></span></a>.<br />
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mckibillohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10620198412237697218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-374001938184097229.post-64518049195474838222011-08-05T14:22:00.000+09:002011-08-05T14:22:00.845+09:00NaniBird in 3D<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://thingiverse-production.s3.amazonaws.com/renders/c9/55/1a/3a/79/nanibird_display_medium.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="562" src="http://thingiverse-production.s3.amazonaws.com/renders/c9/55/1a/3a/79/nanibird_display_medium.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />
Man, this is really cool! And yet another example of the really amazing things NaniBird fans come up with. The "<a href="http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:10514"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><b>thing</b></span></a>" above was created by justjoheinz AKA <a href="http://www.thingiverse.com/justjoheinz"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><b>Markus Klink</b></span></a>. It's a model designed for 3D printing, (as in actual, complete, whole printed plastic objects) many more of which can be found at <a href="http://www.thingiverse.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><b>Thingverse</b></span></a>. I was unfamiliar with Thingverse, but it's a really cool, open source community of printable 3D models, made by the members, free for download. And if you’re a Stephen Colbert fan you have to check out the free <a href="http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:9104"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><b>portrait bust</b></span></a> available.mckibillohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10620198412237697218noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-374001938184097229.post-1706583109680541302011-07-12T16:53:00.000+09:002011-07-12T16:53:00.334+09:00Wha...? Seriously cheap folks.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIynkr85fgcWxFwti4h4Nvx1LT1cuDtlEbMFJWpyqkiU1RBkzHrtpEf6FjfSJcNZ_ZUllDf7tsGlvJihqqbTm3vlCZarxHt0GEbpVa4hzDcngDeeWPG2AR7EMvT5ZhvYngKfXiH5zOQcY/s1600/%25242_sale.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIynkr85fgcWxFwti4h4Nvx1LT1cuDtlEbMFJWpyqkiU1RBkzHrtpEf6FjfSJcNZ_ZUllDf7tsGlvJihqqbTm3vlCZarxHt0GEbpVa4hzDcngDeeWPG2AR7EMvT5ZhvYngKfXiH5zOQcY/s640/%25242_sale.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />
OK, so I'd REALLY like to sell some of these Glueless NaniBirds I've made. They're die-cut, professional printed, really easy and super fun to make and now really CHEAP! (or should it be "cheep"..?) Only $2 each (aaack!) and the buy 3 get the 4th one free deal still applies, just enter the code"4for3" when you checkout. Go, now, to the <a href="http://www.nanibird.com/nanibird_shop/index.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><b>store</b></span></a>... please.<br />
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Thankyoumckibillohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10620198412237697218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-374001938184097229.post-55393656162095652662011-06-09T21:31:00.000+09:002011-06-09T21:31:50.885+09:00NaniBird vs Angry Birds vs Arduino.... mashup Frenzy!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIrLqvM3TVgzis2v2HSTu6qB-qlvIKSu4tci6iAUWa7BV4VA2DroG6cH8BV48zcRNcBMu8t0W8EZvqXN3TfVgTqCEXEyQTOys5OZpgVvq8Xq8YSx_l_o94izFM486NuBUGofHhiN3A2MY/s1600/angry1.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIrLqvM3TVgzis2v2HSTu6qB-qlvIKSu4tci6iAUWa7BV4VA2DroG6cH8BV48zcRNcBMu8t0W8EZvqXN3TfVgTqCEXEyQTOys5OZpgVvq8Xq8YSx_l_o94izFM486NuBUGofHhiN3A2MY/s640/angry1.png" width="640" /></a></div><br />
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Here's the return of a really cool project, <a href="http://papernanibird.blogspot.com/2010/07/arduitter-is-live.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><b>Arduitter</b></span></a>. An enterprising fellow from Brazil has once again mixed up a crazy mutant tweeting NaniBird using my template for the form but <a href="http://www.adafruit.com/category/17&zenid=5256631b72dbf974333fa05d1f6d0fcc"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><b>Arduino</b></span></a>, an open source hardware platform, for the guts. This is his second go at it and it just keeps getter better and better. Check <a href="http://mingolabs.com.br/projects/Arduitter_Angry_Birds?source=twitter"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><b>here</b></span></a> for more deets.<br />
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Ands don't forget, the $2 sale on Glueless NaniBirds is still going on in the <a href="http://www.nanibird.com/nanibird_shop/index.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><b>store</b></span></a>!mckibillohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10620198412237697218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-374001938184097229.post-52758682376666790472011-05-27T16:40:00.001+09:002011-05-27T16:40:00.090+09:00Design Festa and THE BIG SELL OUT!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh00K0dhI0o3S9Bf8kAJeZqJylTag6iE1v7smeFwdcTwnua5Km3y_BK0pb1l-xpUxUfz-_-6t_Isz1Dsx3ArVkobfwE-UabA9SBPzCi61d8v9mmaIPtNqNdp7-AfU9Hr83XvVdlIzhd9MY/s1600/IMG_3669.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh00K0dhI0o3S9Bf8kAJeZqJylTag6iE1v7smeFwdcTwnua5Km3y_BK0pb1l-xpUxUfz-_-6t_Isz1Dsx3ArVkobfwE-UabA9SBPzCi61d8v9mmaIPtNqNdp7-AfU9Hr83XvVdlIzhd9MY/s640/IMG_3669.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">So this month was<b> <a href="http://www.designfesta.com/index_en.html">Design Festa</a> </b>here in Japan. It's always a lot of fun, whether on the selling or shopping side. It's always nice to see a smile spread on someone's face when they check out your booth. I sold all of the Paper Monsters books and a fair amount of the Glueless NaniBirds as well, plus some postcards and paintings. But! I didn't sell enough of the Glueless NaniBirds, so I'm having a BIG SALE! From now on, until they're gone, ALL <a href="http://www.nanibird.com/nanibird_shop/index.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><b>GLUELESS NANIBIRDS</b></span></a> in the <a href="http://www.nanibird.com/nanibird_shop/index.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><b>store</b></span></a> are just $2 EACH(!!!)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br />
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</div>mckibillohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10620198412237697218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-374001938184097229.post-8505871825708796422011-05-25T16:28:00.002+09:002011-05-25T16:28:00.385+09:00Do you "Like" NaniBirds?So Facebook has gone and changed the rules again.... big surprise right? So now that the old Facebook groups are going away, I've set up a new Faxcebook <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Nanibird-Land/100189843407564"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><b>NaniBird Land Page</b></span></a>. If you like NaniBirds, then please "Like" the Facebook Page to keep up to date... y'know, for when I actually post something.mckibillohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10620198412237697218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-374001938184097229.post-47162035244336758362011-05-24T15:33:00.000+09:002011-05-24T15:33:40.642+09:00The NaniBirds abide...<object height="525" width="700"> <param name="flashvars" value="offsite=true&lang=en-us&page_show_url=%2Fphotos%2Fjmckible%2Fsets%2F72157626668529325%2Fshow%2F&page_show_back_url=%2Fphotos%2Fjmckible%2Fsets%2F72157626668529325%2F&set_id=72157626668529325&jump_to="></param><param name="movie" value="http://www.flickr.com/apps/slideshow/show.swf?v=71649"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://www.flickr.com/apps/slideshow/show.swf?v=71649" allowFullScreen="true" flashvars="offsite=true&lang=en-us&page_show_url=%2Fphotos%2Fjmckible%2Fsets%2F72157626668529325%2Fshow%2F&page_show_back_url=%2Fphotos%2Fjmckible%2Fsets%2F72157626668529325%2F&set_id=72157626668529325&jump_to=" width="700" height="525"></embed></object><br />
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So even though I haven't posted anything here in a while, NaniBirds continue to make their way around the globe. Here's some pics from a cool thing that happened a couple of months ago in Hamburg, Germany. A craft night for the big kids, organized by <a href="http://craftraum.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><b>craft:raum</b></span></a>. In the words of one of the founders:<br />
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<blockquote>This is what craft:raum is about:<br />
Craftnights organized by a handful of part-time enthusiasts:<br />
"betahaus Hamburg", "hello handmade", "CashBits", "Tante Tin", "Milchmädchen" and "Ahoimeise".<br />
It's a space for creative ideas, craft beginners and experienced crafter.<br />
The nanibird workshop was initiated by "baustelle Hamburg", "Tante Tin" and "Milchmädchen".<br />
We used the nanibirds from your site and I also made two craft:raum versions, without eyes and wings so that the people could get creative on that. We provided different materials like fabrics, buttons and masking tape and it was a pleasure to see that the people were mixing all the materials up in so many creative kind of ways!</blockquote>Also, the following pic showed up in my FB feed one day, from a newspaper in Malaysia. Nice to see that little birdie getting around!<br />
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</div>OK, so I'm late on this... no big surprise there, but a couple of days ago, Jan. 25th in fact, was the "official" Papertoy Monster Day. Papertoy Monsters is a fantastic book of over 50 great little monsters you can make on your own. I'm pleased to have 2 of my monsters included. Here's a few ways to celebrate:<div><br />
</div><div><div>Brian Castleforte has created a <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T3_XQ2aSx4s"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><b>video</b></span></a> just for you</div><div>Find out which monster you are by taking our <a href="http://cl.exct.net/?ju=fe2d177174620778741c76&ls=fdfb12707262077d73177575&m=fef5107676600d&l=fe5c157577670178701d&s=fdf81574716c0d7d70107176&jb=ffcf14&t="><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><b>Papertoy Monster Quiz</b></span></a></div><div>The <a href="http://www.scribd.com/doc/46749755/Valentine-s-Day-Papertoy-Monster"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><b>Valentine's Day Papertoy Monster</b></span></a> ready for download, printing, and assembly</div><div>The <a href="http://papertoymonsters.tumblr.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><b>Papertoy Tumblr</b></span></a></div><div>Our <a href="http://www.facebook.com/PapertoyMonsters?v=wall"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><b>Facebook</b></span></a> will be dedicated to all things monsters</div><div>Share your thoughts on our <a href="http://twitter.com/#%21/PapertoyMonster"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><b>Twitter</b></span></a> and become a follower</div></div><div><br />
</div><div>Enjoy!</div>mckibillohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10620198412237697218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-374001938184097229.post-35383393515590435942011-01-28T18:08:00.001+09:002011-01-28T18:10:01.097+09:00Sailor Bird<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh07ddhADlQwq2WHmXp9GKaX8cLsqfO0rEEvMY0yjCFu1hbE5Phfh-wBnqpsDL7ewbNg-SwZtIsPbt-xMKxYv8Y7F0-C7rk7-b3hgEFZ1QncJIwXCW7-rXTKEWjrGuTZcqwSJ6dAKNNiOM/s1600/sailor.bird.lo-res.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="568" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh07ddhADlQwq2WHmXp9GKaX8cLsqfO0rEEvMY0yjCFu1hbE5Phfh-wBnqpsDL7ewbNg-SwZtIsPbt-xMKxYv8Y7F0-C7rk7-b3hgEFZ1QncJIwXCW7-rXTKEWjrGuTZcqwSJ6dAKNNiOM/s640/sailor.bird.lo-res.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This stylish, little NaniBird comes courtesy of baykiddead (AKA Garrison Beau Scott). You can check out his quite nice photography on his <a href="http://www.garrisonbeauscott.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><b>portfolio site</b></span></a>, or for more recent news head over to his <a href="http://www.garrisonbeauscott.com/blog"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><b>blog</b></span></a>. I really love the "feathers" sticking out of this custom design, which you can get right <a href="http://www.nanibird.com/Direct%20Downloads/sailor.bird.pdf"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><b>here</b></span></a>.</div>mckibillohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10620198412237697218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-374001938184097229.post-60495412442612806112011-01-11T18:50:00.000+09:002011-01-11T18:50:23.495+09:00Rotten Bird<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipEnGn5BrdwKyZgtgB1Dbs0ctfr8hYh-M87fNRbjYtYWYLSzkFOWZ0wBn4jOO2imojwZr5-nvDvgTQq5VqNqGVImXRsQD3ygntB-vnYGPpbMlb3RmJN1cH6s-1bldsibFkWnN4c5rlxNE/s1600/IMG00640-20110102-1326.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="554" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipEnGn5BrdwKyZgtgB1Dbs0ctfr8hYh-M87fNRbjYtYWYLSzkFOWZ0wBn4jOO2imojwZr5-nvDvgTQq5VqNqGVImXRsQD3ygntB-vnYGPpbMlb3RmJN1cH6s-1bldsibFkWnN4c5rlxNE/s640/IMG00640-20110102-1326.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">First design of the new year starts off on a dark note... <a href="http://www.nanibird.com/Direct%20Downloads/Rotten%20Bird%20-%20Angel%20Banned.pdf"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><b>Rotten Bird</b></span></a> by <a href="http://ruangantho.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><b>Antho</b></span></a> from Indonesia. It's good stuff but it's not really for the kiddies. <a href="http://www.nanibird.com/Direct%20Downloads/Rotten%20Bird%20-%20Angel%20Banned.pdf"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><b>Download</b></span></a> and build at your own risk... mwahh ha ha ha!</div>mckibillohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10620198412237697218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-374001938184097229.post-68367788971784947552010-12-23T12:29:00.001+09:002010-12-23T12:33:51.519+09:00Finally, at long last... Batch Four!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHhIeaU005vfSgHp4oFgym4b_s2j4IqgS8WqNCL-CdiP5YMbUV4Z5o_FMNDqM_lVz59I3HPWrZOzHeziXOASZsq37VghQYSBdlb1BVvRgIQKuoYbeZMgouFQysb1NfnRkDAVYoL_Z7DM4/s1600/Batch4_Logo.1.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHhIeaU005vfSgHp4oFgym4b_s2j4IqgS8WqNCL-CdiP5YMbUV4Z5o_FMNDqM_lVz59I3HPWrZOzHeziXOASZsq37VghQYSBdlb1BVvRgIQKuoYbeZMgouFQysb1NfnRkDAVYoL_Z7DM4/s1600/Batch4_Logo.1.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">And just in time for Xmas! What could be better than a bunch of FREE NaniBirds to give away? 40 in fact(!), all amazing designs sent in from all across the globe. There are a lot of great skins and custom designs in <a href="http://www.nanibird.com/nanibirdbatch4.1.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><b>Batch Four</b></span></a>. Too many for a single page, so remember to click the little "next page" button at the bottom of each <a href="http://www.nanibird.com/nanibirdbatch4.1.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><b>page</b></span></a> to see the rest. And don't forget to check out the other Batches by clicking on The Birds over there on the left.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It's been a long time coming for this <a href="http://www.nanibird.com/nanibirdbatch4.1.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><b>Batch</b></span></a>... over a year in fact between Batch releases. During that time I received many fantastic designs. Some I've posted here already, some not, some unfortunately, just got lost in the shuffle. If you don't see yours in Batch Four I apologize in advance but it's been a hectic year (you can find out a little bit about what I've been up to <a href="http://about.me/joshmckible"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><b>here</b></span></a>.) But since it's been so tough making the time to put together Batch releases, I have now finally decided, to make this the last one. I will still be accepting new designs and making the <a href="http://www.nanibird.com/nanibirdtmplts.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><b>template</b></span></a> available to anyone who wants to design one. But I will ONLY post them if you also provide a photo, ideally, one shot on a white background. Thanks again to everyone who has submitted designs in the past and to your ongoing interest. I hope to keep posting a lot of great NaniBirds from all you talented folk.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Happy Holidays and have a great New Year in 2011!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div>mckibillohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10620198412237697218noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-374001938184097229.post-8983500902583683472010-12-20T12:12:00.000+09:002010-12-20T12:12:32.495+09:00Building tips?So I got an email from NaniBird fan Ryan who asked me about solving what is, unfortunately, a fairly common problem with the NaniBird design... namely, after a few weeks, the speech bubbles can get a little droopy. In my experience, the same goes for the feet.. they can spread out after a while and flatten out.<br />
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But, there are a few ways to help prevent it. The first, simplest method is just to use the thickest paper your printer can accept. After that, you can also coat the bubble (it works for the feet as well) in a thin layer of <a href="http://www.plaidonline.com/apMP.asp"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><b>Mod Podge</b></span></a> (or a similar water based glue). I have also seen some people make little paper "shims" that strengthen the back of the bubble, usually a thin folded rod of paper glued in place.<br />
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How about it NaniBird fans? Any other build tips you can think of for the little birdies? Please leave your suggestions in the comments.<br />
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Thanksmckibillohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10620198412237697218noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-374001938184097229.post-26343881902632010532010-12-15T14:26:00.000+09:002010-12-15T14:26:50.186+09:00Merry Christmas little NaniBird<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghmYR9waXaCCOQ2UaaigbzlsI3TvvvA6KpsowY4l-vYIMO39v8qOeu_LP8uFKdOBMQTjUyjnZGadkX-2wxPv2VRepsHeU6SV41qAYTwRhfYNhqNd82dQyvBiqmSekOKNX0f7XrhlsCHKs/s1600/1-Christmas-Robin-Red-Breast.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghmYR9waXaCCOQ2UaaigbzlsI3TvvvA6KpsowY4l-vYIMO39v8qOeu_LP8uFKdOBMQTjUyjnZGadkX-2wxPv2VRepsHeU6SV41qAYTwRhfYNhqNd82dQyvBiqmSekOKNX0f7XrhlsCHKs/s1600/1-Christmas-Robin-Red-Breast.jpg" /></a></div><br />
This little guy would look perfect perched on a Christmas tree. This festive design comes from SP2, the design team of Susan and Sam Pearson. Here they are in their own words:<br />
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Susan Pearson & Sam Pearson join forces to make SP2<br />
As textile, fashion & lifestyle designers, we love all things design, colour, creative, fun and collaborative. Brighton based for last 7 years after many years in London and Italy at large fashion houses. Looking forward to a life changing move to Devon, UK. Wellys, fruit trees, sandy beaches and big skys & lots new exciting projects.<br />
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You can reach them <a href="mailto:studio@sp2limited.co.uk"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><b>here</b></span></a>. And you can download your very own Xmas NaniBird <a href="http://www.nanibird.com/Direct%20Downloads/red%20robin%20template%20shortened.pdf"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><b>here</b></span></a>.mckibillohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10620198412237697218noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-374001938184097229.post-80749141375827030822010-12-14T16:18:00.000+09:002010-12-14T16:18:20.712+09:00Zombunnie! and Zogg!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcza9RInTp175vcteQeYgV7aQnCxcYhP28dkIZ5XBK6M6kYlnxv1lg5DTf8Y0zU7HQMZ6QWAma1Gk5W2t8Tcr0BX3gY7FR1jbmtkZVtkdGrYp4OrBcMCzhC7pW8NyNsNwpIXIjErzclaw/s1600/Zombunny.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcza9RInTp175vcteQeYgV7aQnCxcYhP28dkIZ5XBK6M6kYlnxv1lg5DTf8Y0zU7HQMZ6QWAma1Gk5W2t8Tcr0BX3gY7FR1jbmtkZVtkdGrYp4OrBcMCzhC7pW8NyNsNwpIXIjErzclaw/s640/Zombunny.jpg" width="326" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCFAyw_XQWxMQI9LxAkV_EUEAcAzhdiG8pWpTFKlSg_KgzAFGJCYpMiRigYBr25_-xqT3B-qtidiUZZJ2Loc5g9GgxSXuUi9RarklyxVd8SsrJX6AUI1wFtcdXPJj9jitNk7q-9pG3OPg/s1600/Zogg%2521.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="462" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCFAyw_XQWxMQI9LxAkV_EUEAcAzhdiG8pWpTFKlSg_KgzAFGJCYpMiRigYBr25_-xqT3B-qtidiUZZJ2Loc5g9GgxSXuUi9RarklyxVd8SsrJX6AUI1wFtcdXPJj9jitNk7q-9pG3OPg/s640/Zogg%2521.jpg" width="640" /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; color: black;"> </span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Finally they can be revealed! The nameless (actually they have names) horrors (but cute horrors right?) that I populated the pages of Paper Monsters with. Check this earlier <a href="http://papernanibird.blogspot.com/2010/11/pimpin-papertoy-monsters.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><b>post</b></span></a> for details on where to get yours. It's a really fun project and just in time for the holidays too!</div>mckibillohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10620198412237697218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-374001938184097229.post-86011357236076300152010-12-08T11:50:00.000+09:002010-12-08T11:50:42.085+09:00NaniBird gets around...Just a couple of shout outs to some nice mentions NaniBird has gotten lately.<br />
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From the French site <a href="http://www.papertoysart.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><b>Paper Toy Arts</b></span></a>, a <a href="http://www.papertoysart.com/2010/12/un-article-sur-les-papertoys-dans-digital-artist/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><b>post</b></span></a> that a French edition of the <a href="http://papernanibird.blogspot.com/2010/05/digital-artist-nanibird-tutorial.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><b>NaniBird tutorial</b></span></a> I did for <a href="http://www.digitalartistdaily.com/back_issues.php"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><b>Digital Artists</b></span></a> a few months back has been published. Check it out if parlez-vous Francais ^__^<br />
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Also, the Dutch site <a href="http://ploefff.wordpress.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><b>Living Room Television</b></span></a> (at least that's how Google translates it for me...) has posted a nice little <a href="http://ploefff.wordpress.com/2010/12/06/sig-goddag-til-nanibirds/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><b>review</b></span></a> of the NaniBirds along with a video roundup I made a while back. Here it is again for your viewing pleasure.<br />
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Thanks to both sites for the love!mckibillohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10620198412237697218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-374001938184097229.post-89794405920412718892010-12-06T11:58:00.001+09:002010-12-06T11:59:21.244+09:00Flying Skull!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.malakaz.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/flyingSkull_nanibird_620.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://www.malakaz.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/flyingSkull_nanibird_620.jpg" /></a></div><br />
And now for something cute AND creepy, <a href="http://www.malakaz.com/paper-toys"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><b>Flying Skull</b></span></a> by French artist <a href="http://www.malakaz.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><b>Malak</b></span></a>. I love the wings... She's just started up her site, but already has some very lovely <a href="http://www.malakaz.com/previou-pour-le-jukebox-2"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><b>illustrations</b></span></a> there. You really should check out her site, but if you'd like to get your hands on your own Flying Skull immediately, just click <a href="http://www.malakaz.com/temp/nanibird_malakaz.pdf"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><b>here</b></span></a>. This lil' cutie is definitely going into Batch Four.mckibillohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10620198412237697218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-374001938184097229.post-21790408970346230072010-12-02T11:11:00.000+09:002010-12-02T11:11:03.733+09:00Scrapbook NaniBird and Peep!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_0jCSHxrpUJs/TMKcrUZvv-I/AAAAAAAACIM/kW4cfY1C4x8/s1600/Nani+Bird+(front).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="448" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_0jCSHxrpUJs/TMKcrUZvv-I/AAAAAAAACIM/kW4cfY1C4x8/s640/Nani+Bird+(front).jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Following up on yesterdays post, here's another wonderful example of a one-off custom using scrapbooking techniques. Sandy emailed me a while back with this <a href="http://angsandy.blogspot.com/2010/10/hi-nanibird-and-peep.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><b>post</b></span></a> on her <a href="http://angsandy.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><b>blog</b></span></a> (sorry Sandy for the delay...). As always, I'm amazed and inspired by the wonderful creations you fine people can come up with using my simple <a href="http://www.nanibird.com/nanibirdcallfora.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><b>templates</b></span></a>. Thanks for sharing this with me Sandy.mckibillohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10620198412237697218noreply@blogger.com3