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Apple Barrel Haunted Birdhouses

Turn a basic birdhouse into a spooky haunted house for your backyard birds. Great Halloween decor piece for inside and outside!

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At a Glance:

Project #16226 Skill Level: Intermediate
supplies

Plaid Supplies

Apple Barrel ® Colors Acrylic Paint 18 Color Set - PROMOABI

Number Needed: 1 $18.99
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

Plaid ® Wood Surfaces - Birdhouses - Large - 97874

Number Needed: 1 $7.39
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Plaid ® Wood Surfaces - Birdhouse, 2 Story - 12741

Number Needed: 1 $6.99
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Plaid ® Brush Sets - Basic Brush Set, White Nylon - 44220

Number Needed: 1 $3.99
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Apple Barrel ® Colors - Bright Magenta, 2 oz. - 20591

Number Needed: 1 $0.99
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Apple Barrel ® Colors - Tapestry Wine, 2 oz. - 20592

Number Needed: 1 $0.99
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Apple Barrel ® Colors - Pumpkin Orange, 2 oz. - 20588

Number Needed: 1 $0.99
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Apple Barrel ® Colors - Sweet Potato, 2 oz. - 21381

Number Needed: 1 $0.99
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Apple Barrel ® Colors - Black, 2 oz. - 20504

Number Needed: 1 $0.99
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Apple Barrel ® Colors - White, 2 oz. - 20503

Number Needed: 1 $0.99
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Apple Barrel ® Colors - Bright Yellow, 2 oz. - 20513

Number Needed: 1 $0.99
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Other Supplies

  • Craft foam
  • Craft knife
  • Hot glue
  • Faux tree branch decor

instructions

 

  1. Use a craft to cut shapes out of craft foam for windows and chimneys. Assemble the chimney using hot glue.
  2. Apply the foam accessories to the houses using hot glue.
  3. Using a flat brush, basecoat one birdhouse with Pumpkin orange and one with Bright Magenta. Let dry.
  4. Using a ½” flat brush, paint evenly spaced horizontal stripes using Sweet Potato on the orange birdhouse and Tapestry Wine on the Magenta birdhouse. Let dry.
  5. Paint the windows with Bright Yellow and use a ½” brush to paint the window panes.
  6. Mix Black and White to paint the roofs of the birdhouses in different shades of gray.
  7. Use a liner brush to paint spiderwebs with White.
  8. Use hot glue to apply faux trees to the houses.

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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.

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