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Birdhouse on a Pedestal Plaque

Whimsical birdhouse takes on new dimension with found objects.

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At a Glance:

#4413 Skill Level: Beginner Time:
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This project features these great brands:

  • FolkArt Acrylic Paint Logo
  • FolkArt Painting Stencils Logo
supplies

FolkArt ® Painting Stencils - Large - Scroll - 30594

Number Needed: 1 $6.99
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FolkArt ® Painting Stencils - Small - Dragonflies - 30621

Number Needed: 1 $4.49
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FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Jamaican Sea, 2 oz. - 320

Number Needed: 1 $1.69
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F/A DARK BROWN 2 OZ.

Number Needed: 1 $1.69
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FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Linen, 2 oz. - 420

Number Needed: 1 $1.69
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FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Titanium White, 2 oz. - 480

Number Needed: 1 $1.69
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FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Calypso Sky, 2 oz. - 524

Number Needed: 1 $1.69
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FolkArt ® Metallics - Solid Bronze, 2 oz. - 663

Number Needed: 1 $2.69
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FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Pure Orange, 2 oz. - 628

Number Needed: 1 $1.69
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FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Lemonade, 2 oz. - 904

Number Needed: 1 $1.69
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FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Buttercup, 2 oz. - 905

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FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Hot Saffron, 2 oz. - 4660

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FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Clover, 2 oz. - 923

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FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Butter Pecan, 2 oz. - 939

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instructions

Other Supplies

  • FolkArt Painting Stencils - Small - Ditsy Floral, #30623
  • Flat brush ¼”-1/2”
  • Stencil brush ¼”-1/2”
  • Liner brush #1
  • Wood plaque 12” x 10”
  • Sandpaper
  • Transfer paper
  • Tape
  • Craft knife
  • Found objects –gears and keys
  • Glue
  • Wax stick or white candle

Instructions

1.    Base coat plaque Dark Brown. Rub candle or wax stick over surface and paint Titanium White. When dry sand plaque until desired weathered effect.

2.     Paint edge Solid Bronze.

3.    Transfer birdhouse pattern to plaque. Tape off body and paint Buttercup. Leave tape and stencil Ditsy Floral with Lemonade. Remove tape.

4.    Lay tape over pedestal and cut shape with craft knife. Tape off roof. Paint roof Hot Saffron and pedestal Butter Pecan.

5.    Leave tape on both and stencil roof with scroll design in Pure Orange.

6.    Dry brush pedestal with Linen and paint detail lines in Dark Brown with liner brush. Remove tape.

7.    Stencil grass in Clover and dragonflies with Jamaican Sea and Calypso Sky. Bodies of dragonflies are Solid Bronze.

8.    Using craft knife, carefully care a slit for key. Glue key and found objects to plaque.
 

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