Sunday, February 14, 2010

Pedestal Birdhouse

As you recall, I had a few tricks up my sleeve for the ole’ hubby’s birthday weekend. This whole week, I had been giving him scattered clues, leading up to today- our big trip up north to a quaint bed and breakfast called The Shack. I wanted to think of a cute way of telling him we were going, so I decided to make something that looked kind of like a Shack… It ended up being a pedestal birdhouse. I got all of the supplies from Michael’s. I found a birdhouse that resembled a shack, a wooden candlestick and a square wooden base.

I painted it all and then Ralph-ied it up (laymen's terms: I glazed it). I used Gorrilla Glue Epoxy to put it all together.

I rolled another clue up and stuck it in the “door,” and off we are to The Shack!

Happy Valentine’s Day!! XOXO

PS: I am thinking I might make a few more of these (they offered different shaped “houses”) and play with the colors a bit to use some robin’s egg blue or spring time colors. Just a thought!


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58 comments:

  1. gail@My Repurposed LifeFebruary 14, 2010 at 5:00 PM

    that is really cute! Makes me smile! love birdhouses.
    gail

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  2. Linda@CraftaholicsAnonymousFebruary 15, 2010 at 9:48 AM

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  3. Angie HoldenFebruary 15, 2010 at 12:30 PM

    Love that you put that on a pedestal!!! I soooo need to do this!

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  4. ElaineFebruary 15, 2010 at 12:39 PM

    Love your way of giving him a clue! My Mom found a cute little birdhouse for me the other day and this would be a great way to finish it out! The Robins Egg Blue sounds like a good idea too....such a good color for Spring.

    Elaine :)

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  5. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsFebruary 15, 2010 at 7:07 PM

    How cute! I love that you used it as a clue, but I really like it as an accessory! What a great piece to add to a tabletop or bookcase.

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  6. MarigeneFebruary 15, 2010 at 7:16 PM

    ♥♥♥ your little birhouses!

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  7. KimMalkFebruary 15, 2010 at 7:25 PM

    I saw these little bird houses and tried to think of a cute use for them - this is it!

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  8. UnknownFebruary 15, 2010 at 7:31 PM

    love this idea, i'm obsessed with all things bird currently so i might make one for my house!

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  9. jenFebruary 15, 2010 at 9:12 PM

    I love this idea! I may have to "borrow" it!

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  10. CourtneyFebruary 15, 2010 at 9:48 PM

    You go girl! Send me a pic if you do end up making one, please!!

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  11. UnknownFebruary 16, 2010 at 9:37 AM

    Everything IS better on a pedestal!!! Love it!!!

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  12. CourtneyFebruary 16, 2010 at 9:50 AM

    I agree Eva Girl! Everything IS better in a pedestal, including ourselves!!! :o)

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  13. Jennifer {Studio JRU}February 16, 2010 at 12:07 PM

    This is SO cute! I *love* what the glaze does to it!!

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  14. UnknownFebruary 16, 2010 at 1:28 PM

    Oh wow, that is so cute!! I love it. That looks like it came from Pottery Barn. So cute

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  15. Jen @ tatertotsandjello.comFebruary 16, 2010 at 2:09 PM

    Very cute! So fun for Spring!!!

    XOOX
    Jen

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  16. Julie from JulieChatsFebruary 16, 2010 at 5:45 PM

    I love the birdhouse and it looks so much more "regal" on its pedestal!

    Stopping by from Today's Creative! Just signed up to follow you, I'm looking for a few new crafty followers too!

    Visit my scrapbooking blog when you get a chance: http://juliechats.blogspot.com

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  17. So Sunny DayFebruary 16, 2010 at 6:51 PM

    oh I just love the end result. I have a little church/birdhouse I have wanted to make something with... too big for a tassel. But this looks just right :) thanks for the inspiration!


    ~ Emily N. from "too Blessed to Stress"

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  18. JaneFebruary 16, 2010 at 8:09 PM

    Really cute. Nice to have a memento of sorts from your trip.

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  19. TaushaFebruary 16, 2010 at 11:30 PM

    Super cute! I can't tell you how many times I have passed up birdhouses at the thrift store. I am thinking that I just might have to stop next time! Loving the idea with bright, spring colors. Thanks for the inspiration! Please, stop by sometime.

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  20. UnknownFebruary 17, 2010 at 9:41 AM

    Hi there! Saw you on the Trendy Treehouse and I LOVE that, so, so cute! I'm gonna have to try to make one! Thanks for sharing!

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  21. michelle@somedaycraftsFebruary 17, 2010 at 11:49 AM

    This is absolutely adorable. I love it on a pedestal! What a fun name for a b&b. THe ShACK Makes me laugh! Thanks for linking up to Whatever Goes Wednesday. I hope to you back next week!

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  22. UnknownFebruary 17, 2010 at 2:54 PM

    Pedestals are awesome. Love this project!

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  23. TonyaFebruary 17, 2010 at 5:59 PM

    Very cute!

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  24. Carolyn @ My Backyard EdenFebruary 17, 2010 at 8:36 PM

    That turned out great! What a romantic and cute idea!

    I'm hosting a party and would love to have you come over and link up!

    http://mybackyardeden.blogspot.com/2010/02/make-it-yours-day_17.html

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  25. Mama ThompsonFebruary 18, 2010 at 12:32 AM

    What a cute idea...and what a terrific looking bird house...definitely would look so cute in spring colors....

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  26. jFebruary 18, 2010 at 3:07 AM

    VERY cute! You could put all sorts of things on a pedestal.

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  27. {northern cottage}February 18, 2010 at 7:49 AM

    very cute & I have to tell you how much I like your blog background - the scallop is darling & the flowers are so bright & springy - lovely!

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  28. Fawnda@Fireflies and JellybeansFebruary 18, 2010 at 9:22 AM

    That turned out darling! What a fun way to remember your trip together! :)

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  29. Becky@Beyond The Picket FenceFebruary 18, 2010 at 3:31 PM

    Adorable-- I love it in the all shabby cream! Thanks for linking up.

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  30. UnknownFebruary 18, 2010 at 4:17 PM

    Oooooh, LOVE the antiquing!
    We have a friday fun finds party- if you're interested, we'd love if you'd link up tomorrow! :)

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  31. Staci at Craftify It !February 18, 2010 at 4:58 PM

    This post made me want to stick EVERYTHING in my house on a pedestal! That pedestal makes that birdhouse a million times cuter! Thanks for sharing, I'm going to share on my blog...hope you don't mind!

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  32. DiannFebruary 18, 2010 at 9:10 PM

    Very cute and nicely done!

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  33. Leigh of Tales from BloggeritavilleFebruary 18, 2010 at 10:25 PM

    Love that! Thanks for linking up to Thrifty Thursday this week!
    Hugs,
    Leigh
    Tales from Bloggeritaville
    www.lbratina.blogspot.com

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  34. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleFebruary 18, 2010 at 10:29 PM

    You did a very good job making those and the glazing is perfect.

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  35. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasFebruary 19, 2010 at 9:46 AM

    What a great idea!!
    Debbie-Dabble

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  36. The Old ParsonageFebruary 19, 2010 at 1:46 PM

    Love the idea of clues and a visual to give as a destination gift!

    Leann

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  37. LeanneFebruary 19, 2010 at 4:11 PM

    That looks adorable. I love birds and bird houses.

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  38. VictoriaFebruary 19, 2010 at 5:13 PM

    That looks so great, I like the antiquing you did on it.

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  39. LoriFebruary 19, 2010 at 8:39 PM

    I bought a bird house the other day at Michael's. Love it.

    Thanks for joining Get your Craft on Thurs. at Life As Lori.

    Please join me next week for another great party!
    Lori

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  40. Andy PorterFebruary 20, 2010 at 2:25 PM

    That's so darling! What a fun way to surprise him! It's also a great decoration!!

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  41. UnknownFebruary 20, 2010 at 7:23 PM

    Oh wow! I love this! Great job!
    ~Rebekah @ allthingzrelated~ hosting a giveaway next Tuesday!

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  42. Jen@Because I canFebruary 20, 2010 at 8:20 PM

    I found you via Blue Cricket. Totally am making myself one of those! Love it!
    Jennifer @ http://becauseicancrafts.blogspot.com/

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  43. AmyFebruary 22, 2010 at 3:48 PM

    So very cute and creative! I did a cake plate tutorial on my blog using this same technique and materials! I am pretty sure I need one of these now too!

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  44. Carolyn @ My Backyard EdenFebruary 22, 2010 at 11:33 PM

    Thanks for coming over and linking up to Make it Yours day! You know how much I love this project!!

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  45. RemodelaholicFebruary 23, 2010 at 11:30 AM

    That is totally cute ! I love the way it turned out! Thanks so much for showing it off!

    I am so glad you stopped by to join our little the party, I hope to see you there again! We have them every Friday. (And we are now doing a recipe link up on Wednesday!)

    Cassity @ Remodelaholic

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  46. CindyFebruary 23, 2010 at 10:34 PM

    that is so adorable!!!

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  47. The Bearded Lady (Laura)February 25, 2010 at 6:57 PM

    What a fun idea!! I really love how this turned out!! Thank you for sharing!!

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