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Pretty in Pink Bird and House

Add Charm to any room with this adorable Birdhouse

At a Glance:

#4505 Skill Level: Intermediate Time:
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This project features these great brands:

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supplies

FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Vintage White, 2 oz. - 515

Number Needed: 1 $1.69
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

FolkArt ® Metallics - Rose, 2 oz. - 652

Number Needed: 1 $2.69
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

Mod Podge ® Matte, 8 oz. - CS11301

Number Needed: 1 $7.49
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

FolkArt ® Mediums - Crackle Medium, 8 oz. - 696

Number Needed: 1 $5.99
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.
instructions

Other Supplies

Wood bird house, Wood holder, 2 pieces of coordinating scrapbook paper, Glass knob, Velvet ribbon, Strip of satin fabric (torn for bow), Gold berries, Black sequin, Balsa wood, Printed words, Hairspray, Sand paper, Bird template, Distress ink, Wax candle, Paintbrush, Pencil, Craft knife, Hot glue

Instructions

  1. Remove dowel from birdhouse and paint edges of birdhouse and candleholder with Metallic Rose. Allow to dry.
     
  2. Rub wax candle over candlestick and paint with Vintage White. Allow to dry.
     
  3. Use sandpaper to sand off areas of paint on candle holder until you achieve the desired look. Set aside.
     
  4. Use template to trace bird on balsa wood and cut out with craft knife and sand smooth.
     
  5. Measure and cut scrapbook papers and adhere to birdhouse and bird with Matte Mod Podge. Allow to dry.
     
  6. Sand off excess paper until smooth.
     
  7. Distress edges with Distress ink.
     
  8. Type and print words (Spray with hairspray if used an inkjet printer).
     
  9. Cut words out, ink edges, and adhere to bird and birdhouse with Matte Mod Podge.
     
  10. Apply a coat of Crackle Medium over entire Birdhouse, bird, and candle holder. Allow to dry.
     
  11. Tear a strip of fabric and make bow leaving the edges frayed.
     
  12. Use hot glue to attach eye onto bird, velvet ribbon onto birdhouse, bird onto birdhouse, glass knob, bow, and berries to birdhouse. Glue on candle holder to bottom of birdhouse.

Disclaimer: The information found in each project is presented in good faith, but no warranty is given, nor results guaranteed, nor is freedom from any patent to be inferred. Since we have no control over physical conditions surrounding the application of information herein contained, Plaid Enterprises, Inc. disclaims any liability for untoward results.

Important: Please be sure to thoroughly read the instructions for all products, paying particular attention to all cautions and warnings shown to ensure the proper and safe use of the product.

Copyright: All Rights Reserved. No part of this Project may be reproduced in any form without permission in writing, except for your personal use, except by reviewer, who may in reviewing this project, quote brief passages in a magazine or newspaper.

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