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Tuesday, June 26, 2012

A Birdhouse Makeover

Since I`m still looking for cheap 
& inexpensive
ways to brighten the 
decor in my kitchen,
I dug out these two birdhouses
that were tucked away and gave
them a makeover.

Here they are before.
Sad & gloomy.


But with a little touch of paint...






They became...

BEAUTIFUL









Just a quick FYI...
that little pedestal thingy 
is actually a toothbrush holder!


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posted by Unknown @ Tuesday, June 26, 2012   30 Comments

30 Comments:

At June 27, 2012 at 12:58 AM , Blogger Full Circle Creations said...

Great makeover! I love the way they turned out! Thanks for linking up to the All Star Block Party.

Holly

 
At June 27, 2012 at 1:26 AM , Blogger Foster said...

Wow! That paint really did cheer up your birdhouses. Very pretty.

 
At June 27, 2012 at 11:13 AM , Blogger Jessi @ Practically Functional said...

Those little red birds are adorable! The paint did brighten them up, super cute :-)

 
At June 27, 2012 at 11:17 AM , Blogger Niki said...

I love how the birds look like they are glazed and not just painted. Very nice and quick brighten up.

 
At June 27, 2012 at 12:13 PM , Anonymous Cynthia said...

I love the new look! They are so happy and cheery.

Cynthia

 
At June 27, 2012 at 1:31 PM , Anonymous Shasta @InTheOldRoad said...

I love birdhouses and those are so cute! They look so much better with your makeover. I love it that you painted the birds red...they really stand out. I'm pinning this one :)

Shasta
All Star Block Party

 
At June 27, 2012 at 2:57 PM , Blogger J. Lynn Martin — Author said...

Oh my goodness they are beautiful! I love birdies anyway, but yours look so fab with a brand new coat of paint! :) p.s. I found you via the Show & Share party at Southern Lovely :)

 
At June 27, 2012 at 5:31 PM , Blogger Liz said...

Lovely! Liz

 
At June 27, 2012 at 11:55 PM , Blogger annies home said...

love the makeover they look so pretty with the red and neutral

come see me at http://shopannies.blogspot.com

 
At June 28, 2012 at 12:06 AM , Blogger Liz @ Quirky Vistas said...

Super cute and the red birds was an excellent idea. Love the gloss look of them. That very pretty paint was a great choice.
Liz

 
At June 28, 2012 at 6:39 AM , Blogger Dawn Woods said...

Hi

You were in the top 3 favourites from Waste Not Want not Wednesday Party, dont forget to link up this weeks

http://prettyshabbyuk.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/waste-not-want-not-wednesday-4.html

Dawn xx

 
At June 28, 2012 at 3:06 PM , Blogger allisamazing said...

What a quick and simple transformation that took them from boring to amazing! Now they are so bright and cheery looking - love them :)

 
At June 28, 2012 at 4:55 PM , Blogger Unknown said...

How cute. Following via Katherines Linky! Donna

http://mylife-in-stories.blogspot.com

 
At June 28, 2012 at 5:23 PM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

Looks like the houses might have been terra cotta? (Which I do love) - but I really like the transformation - especially the birds being bright and cheerful. Great idea and great job! Enjoyed my visit (here from Liz' Time Travel Thursday). Jenn

 
At June 28, 2012 at 5:58 PM , Blogger Debbie @DewdropGables said...

They turned out so cute! Great job!!
Visiting from The Shabby Creek Cottage :)

 
At June 28, 2012 at 9:31 PM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

Too cute... good job!!!!

Thank you for linking up to the ALL STARS BLOCK PARTY!!!

Carri
simplydonewright.blogspot.com

 
At June 29, 2012 at 1:54 AM , Blogger generationSue said...

Really cute!

 
At June 29, 2012 at 12:33 PM , Blogger Becky@Beyond The Picket Fence said...

How sweet--love the red birds, they pop! Thanks for linking up.

 
At June 30, 2012 at 12:46 AM , Blogger Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. Olson said...

I love that pop of red on the birds Sarah. Isn't it great what a bit of paint can do? Thanks for sharing with Share Your Cup.
Hugs,
Jann

 
At June 30, 2012 at 7:32 AM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

How cute!

 
At June 30, 2012 at 10:55 AM , Blogger Sandra Tyler said...

Wish I could do that just spice things up!

 
At June 30, 2012 at 12:05 PM , Blogger Katherines Corner said...

Sarah they are lovely. I like the gloss color for the birds, it really makes them stand out! Thank you for sharing at the Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop Linky Party. I hope you have a wonderful weekend xo P.S. I'm having a party at Katherines Corner today and you are invited!

 
At June 30, 2012 at 1:58 PM , Blogger Kat said...

Hi! Following you from the Weekend Blog Walk. Look forward to reading more! Have a great weekend!
-Kat

I would appreciate the follow back!

http://mom-uncensored.blogspot.com

 
At June 30, 2012 at 2:44 PM , Blogger Carol, The Answer Is Chocolate said...

Brilliant transformation. I absolutely love these little bird houses.

 
At June 30, 2012 at 11:59 PM , Blogger Christina at I Gotta Create! said...

Love the colors and the matte / glossy combo you chose. Thanks so much for linking up at I Gotta Create! <3 Christina

 
At July 2, 2012 at 7:39 AM , Blogger Christine said...

Oh!! I sooo LOVE the makeover!! It looks perfect!

Thank you so very much for sharing this at The DIY Dreamer.. From Dream to Reality! :)

 
At July 2, 2012 at 2:12 PM , Blogger Stacey said...

Very cute - love the red birds!!
A nice makeover indeed!
Thanks for linking up!
Stacey of Embracing Change

 
At July 2, 2012 at 9:19 PM , Blogger Pam said...

SO cute...nice job.

 
At July 3, 2012 at 9:59 AM , Blogger Madame Heather said...

So perty! What a transformation!

I have a giveaway going on now full of beach bath goodies!!!
http://spunkyrealdeal.blogspot.com/

 
At July 4, 2012 at 5:53 PM , Blogger Liz @ the Brambleberry Cottage said...

So much better with your painterly punch of colors, Sarah! And sooo much more cheerful. ;)

Thanks for linking to Time Travel Thursday. Hope to see you again this week.

Happy 4th!
Liz @ The Brambleberry Cottage

 

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