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Vintage Inspired Crackle Bird and Box

Beautiful home decor projects.

At a Glance:

#4149 Skill Level: Intermediate Time:
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This project features these great brands:

  • FolkArt Acrylic Paint Logo
supplies

FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Seashell Pink, 2 oz. - 2485

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

FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Bark Brown, 2 oz. - 2560

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

FA EXTREME GLITTER - TURQUOISE 2 OZ.

Number Needed: 1 $2.99
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Pure Black, 2 oz. - 479

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

FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Aqua, 2 oz. - 481

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

FolkArt ® Mediums - Crackle Medium, 2 oz. - 694

Number Needed: 1 $2.99
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

Mod Podge ® Gloss, 8 oz. - CS11201

Number Needed: 1 $7.49
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Plaid ® Patricia Nimocks Clear Acrylic Sealer - Gloss, 12 oz. - CS200305

Number Needed: 1 $12.99
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instructions

Other Supplies

FolkArt ® Extreme Glitter™ - Peridot, 2 oz. #2789, Ceramic birds, Paint brushes, Felt circle to fit the box bottom, Glue, Wood, Nesting box, Nest, Loose bristle paintbrush, Narrow round paintbrush, Book pages, Scrapbook paper, Scissors, Paper punches, Hot glue, Moss, Rhinestone

Instructions

To create bird:

1.     If needed paint the bird with a coat of spray primer.

2.     Paint the bird with a solid coat of black paint.  Allow to dry.

3.     Apply a coat of crackle finish to the bird.  Allow to dry thoroughly before moving on to the next step.

4.     Working quickly and in one direction, apply the pink paint to the bird.  The paint will begin to crackle.  Allow to dry.

5.     Add a finish coat to the bird by spraying two coats if clear coat to the bird.  Allow to dry in between coats.

6.     Using glue, attach a felt circle to the bottom of the bird

 To create box:

1.     Begin by rustic painting the entire base of the box Bark Brown.  Don’t worry about complete coverage.  Paint the lid with Spanish Olive.

2.     Dip the paintbrush bristles into the Aqua paint and tap off the excess paint.  Dry brush the paint over the top and bottom of the box. Keep the painting light and rustic looking.

3.     Cut book pages into sections that will fit the top of the box.  Using the same paper, cut flower stems and grass spikes.  Use a paper punch to create decorative flower shapes.

4.     Apply a coat of Mod Podge on the back of the cut book pages, place the sections onto the top of the box, add a layer of Mod Podge, press the strips with your fingers to remove any air bubbles.  Topcoat with an additional layer of Mod Podge.  Attach the stems, punched flowers and grass spikes to the front of the box paper punched flower shapes to the front in the same fashion as the top.

5.     Add glitter highlights to the flowers and box.  Apply a thick coat of extreme glitter gold to the flower petals, dry brush peridot glitter to the front and corners of the box.  Allow to dry.  Hot glue rhinestones to the center of the flowers.

6.     Working on a ceramic bird, paint the nest with Bark Brown, dry brush the nest with Spanish Olive.  Paint the bird with Aqua paint. 

7.     Add a layer of Turquoise Extreme Glitter to the bird.  Top Coat the entire bird and nest with gloss Mod Podge.  Allow to dry.

8.     Hot glue the bird and nest to the top of the box.  Glue moss around and on the bird nest.

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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