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Tracy Leestma
Hi, I am the owner and artist of Finnie Bird.
I love to create with my hands; my favorites being painting and quilting. I also do a lot of crocheting, and I love to try new things.
Florals are my go-to when painting. I use acrylics and will paint on anything possible! The colors of nature are so relaxing!
Constructing a quilt puts me in a zone. Choosing the fabrics, designing a layout, and watching it all come together piece by piece is mesmerizing!
We live in northern Michigan, in the woods with lots of wildlife and lakes nearby. It is very peaceful and beautiful and a great place to be creative!
Finn
Yes, there really was a Finnie! Finn was my long-haired German Shepherd and my best helper, but unfortunately, we had to say goodbye to Finn in 2025. Finn was extremely smart and mastered many tricks.
The name Finnie Bird came to be from both Finn and my childhood nickname T-Bird. Finn loved to “place” when we were out on hikes and often looked like a bird when she
perched on a big rock.
Here is a slideshow of Finn and her many adventures. She was often joined by her best furry friend, Pigeon, and her little sister Lizzy. Pigeon was a mixed mutt, mostly potato. Unfortunately, we also had to say goodbye to Pidge in 2025. Both Finn and Pidge were10 years old and spent their whole lives playing together.
Our new pup Lizzy is also a long-haired German Shepherd, who joined our family in 2024. Even though Lizzy has big paws to fill, she is adorable and shows much promise.
 Finns first selfie with Mom |  Baby Finn coming home with us |
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 Fuzzy Finnie Puppy |  Baby Finn playing in the snow |
 Baby Finn and baby Pidge sharing toys |  Little Finnie ear tilts |
 Finn & Pidge adventures while camping |  Young Finn posing |
 Finn showing off at a show |  Finn treat jar |
 BFF's Finn and Pidge sleepover |  Finn and Mom camping |
 BFF's Finn & Pidge spending time together |  Finn looks pretty happy her cousins |
 Finn catching waves |  Young Finn and Pidge porch sitting |
 Finn always ready for her selfie |  Pidge! |
 Finn waiting for Santa |  Finn looking for her swimming hole |
 Backyard is safe and secure with Finn and Pigeon on the job |  Finn wants some loving |
 Finnie smiles |  Finn by firelight |
 Finn Petoskey State Park Sunset |  Finn and a sunset walk |
 Finn and I in Cheboygen |  Finn on her camp bed in Algonac |
 Finn with her up north cousins |  Finn playtime with cousins |
 Finnie front Porch Sitting in Royal Oak |  Such a pretty face Finnie |
 Finn helping a maker friend with a little marketing |  Finn helping restock |
 Finnie just sitting and smell ing the flowers |  Are you coming Mom? -Finnie |
 Finnie waiting for service |  Finnie placing/perching on my Dad's favorite rock |
 Finn shopping a Ruff Life in Petoskey |  Finn's new front porch |
 Finnie looking for friends to swim with |  Finn sitting on the ice of Burt Lake wondering where how she can swim |
 Finn and Lizzy meeting for the first time |  Finn bringing home her new little sister Lizzy |
 Lizzy learning how to guard the house from Finn |  Finn & Lizzy anxious to go for a swim |
 Finn teaching Lizzy how to swim |  Finn & Lizzy in the snow and sun |
 Finn digging in the snow |  Finn & Lizzy enjoying the deep snow |
 Puppy Lizzy annoying Finn |  Sweet Finn resting on the porch |
 Finn in her wheelchair, she lost use of her back legs |
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Michigan Lavender Festival
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