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Birdhouse Stake

A cute detail to add to your favorite plant.

At a Glance:

#4151 Skill Level: Beginner Time:
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This project features these great brands:

  • FolkArt Acrylic Paint Logo
  • Mod Podge Logo
supplies

FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Orchid Blossom, 2 oz. - 2622

Number Needed: 1 $1.69
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FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Ivory White, 2 oz. - 427

Number Needed: 1 $1.69
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FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Olive Green, 2 oz. - 449

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

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

Number Needed: 1 $1.69
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F/A BLENDING GEL MEDIUM 2 OZ. (DISC)

Number Needed: 1 $2.99
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Mod Podge ® Gloss, 8 oz. - CS11201

Number Needed: 1 $7.49
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instructions

Other Supplies

Hot Glue Gun Helpers, Wood birdhouse, Loose bristle paintbrush, Narrow round paintbrush, Scrapbook paper, Scissors, Paper punches Hot Glue, Moss, Small bird, Flowers, Rhinestone and pearls

Instructions

1.     Begin by rustic painting the entire birdhouse Orchid Blossom.  Use a semi-dry brush and don’t worry about filling in all the areas.

2.     Using a detail paintbrush, paint the rim of the house with Spanish Olive paint.  Add details with the Aqua paint.  Paint stripes, dots or highlights.

3.     Add a wash to the entire house by blending a drop of the ivory white paint with a teaspoon of blending gel.  With a loose bristle brush, tap the paint mixture on the entire house highlighting areas.

4.     Cut scrapbook paper into the strips that will fit on the roof.  Using the same paper, punch decorative shapes of paper.

5.     Apply a coat of Mod Podge on the back of the paper strips, place the strips onto the roof, press the strips with your fingers to remove any air bubbles.  Topcoat with an additional layer of Mod Podge.  Attach paper punched flower shapes to the front of the birdhouse in the same fashion as the roof stripes.

6.     Add a glitter highlights to the birdhouse by painting extreme glitter to the roof, rims and other areas of interest.

7.     Using hot glue and Hot Glue Gun Helpers, glue moss around the hole in the birdhouse.  Attach other embellishments (flowers, pearls, birds and rhinestones) with hot glue.

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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