Birdhouse Makeovers
I wanted to share some makeovers I did with candle holders and bird houses. I can't take credit for the idea ~ I did get it from anotherblog, but unfortunately, I can't remember whose it was.~ Here is the bird house and candlestick holder as purchased.
The bird house came from Michael's and the candlestick holder is metaland came from Goodwill.The first thing I did was stain them both dark. The metal of course wouldn'ttake the stain, so I just "painted it on" so to speak. Not something I wouldrecommend or do again since it took weeks for it to thoroughly dry.
When the stain was finally dry, I painted both white, distressed them,and then glued them together.
This bird house I've had for some time. All I did was restain the wood parts, distress it and attach it to another Goodwill candle stick.
Although these pedestal bird houses are headed for my Open House,for now they make a lovely spring vignette for my mantel when accompanied by pussy willows and a little nest.
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I love them!
ReplyDeleteCarolyn
Beautiful vignette, Cindy. I'm in a bird nest phase. They always catch my eye.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful week! La
Oh my they look like something you would find in a highend shop. You did a wonderful job. I love the vignette you have made with them too. ~~Sherry~~
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh you have such talent Cindy! I just love it!!! Are you going to sell them on etsy?
ReplyDeleteSuch a great idea! They are lovely.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work! I love your ideas. Thanks for sharing. 8>)
ReplyDeleteMy fav...the round one but they both are so cute. Don't you just love them when they are elevated on pedestals?
ReplyDeleteI LOVE them!! Such a pretty vignette you created. Martina
ReplyDeleteCute idea! I love anything with birdhouses and may have to try this project too. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHave a great evening!
Pam
Love the bird house/holders. GREAT idea.
ReplyDeleteHave a God Filled Day
Shirley
LOVE!!!!!! I would never have thought of this in a million years.......how sweet!!!
ReplyDeleteNeat idea and I love how you distressed them! PS Your pictures are great!
ReplyDeleteSimply spectacular! I love the candlestick in white after you painted it, I would have passed on it in its original color... you made it fabulous!!!
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Those are perfect, birdhouses are always so cute inside or outside!!! Visiting from MM.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty! so sweet for spring.(-:
ReplyDeleteThat is a great idea that I am going to use! Really cute! xo Caroline
ReplyDeleteThose birdhouses look great!
ReplyDeletexo Cathy
These turned out so darn cute!
ReplyDeleteI love them Cindy! What a great idea!~Hugs, Patti
ReplyDeleteYou "elevated" them to a new level for sure!! 'Way cool!
ReplyDeleteHugs, Diane
I love it! Thank you for joining in on Masterpiece Monday. Have a great week, Mary :O)
ReplyDeleteThese look fantastic! And thanks for sharing the how-to!
ReplyDeleteThese are so fantastic!!! :)
ReplyDeleteI just popped in to your cute blog via A House in the Roses. I love what you did with the birdhouse and candle stick. I have a brand new bird house that is just raw wood. I'm going to look thru my cabinets and see if I can find a perfect candle stick for it. :0) Happy Spring Ya'll from Houston, Tx
ReplyDeleteI love the birdhouse on the white washed metal candleholder~ what a wonderful transformation!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLeave it to you! So pretty and one of a kind!
ReplyDeleteI really like what you did with the birdhouses. Very creative ! My husband builds birdhouses. You can see them on page four of his website: http://www.adirondack-furniture.us.
ReplyDeleteLove it! The birdhouses together are quite stunning - terrific idea to use the candleholders to give them lift! I can imagine many of us searching our treasures for such items - thank you for sharing this with us!
ReplyDeleteKathy
These two creations are just beautiful. I would love to have either one. You are so creative! I would never have thought to add a birdhouse to a candle holder! I love Goodwill stores too - always love to find a special treasure there.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Tricia