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Bird House ornament

Posted: Wed Dec 17, 2014 10:18 pm
by PutzinVT
Made this little bird house to hang on our tree.
It has a hole in the back that you can stick a miniature bulb off of
a string of lights on your tree.

There is 2 side windows and the bird hole that light can shine thru.

Looks pretty on the tree.

Steve
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Re: Bird House ornament

Posted: Wed Dec 17, 2014 11:14 pm
by maria
This has a true vintage feel. Kudos.

Re: Bird House ornament

Posted: Thu Dec 18, 2014 7:34 am
by paulrace
Steve, you are the master of the mini-putz. You should include a quarter or something in the photos so folks can see just how fine your work is (in both senses of the word).

Re: Bird House ornament

Posted: Thu Dec 18, 2014 8:07 am
by Howard
A perfect little masterpiece!...where did you find the red bird?...and the greenery?...

I think I know what the textured finish is...but would you confirm?...

Inquiring minds want to know... :D

My very best regards...Howard...

Re: Bird House ornament

Posted: Thu Dec 18, 2014 11:06 am
by PutzinVT
The birds are from here.

Had a hard time some that were that small.
http://shop.hobbylobby.com/products/min ... ls-741082/

The Snow is my ground up styrofoam ball w/ white paint in it.

The greenery is a a wreath pic from A.C. Moore

It's a Nicole brand simplyWinter #7929

I cut it off the main stem.

Paul:

I'll work on posting the next pic w/ something for scale.

But it's 2.25" tall and 2" wide at the widest point.

Steve

Re: Bird House ornament

Posted: Thu Dec 18, 2014 11:51 am
by PutzinVT
This should give an idea of size.
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Re: Bird House ornament

Posted: Thu Dec 18, 2014 1:02 pm
by Lynn
I love it!! What a great idea for lighting it on the Christmas tree. Knowing where to buy everything is so helpful.

Re: Bird House ornament

Posted: Thu Dec 18, 2014 5:24 pm
by paulrace
Steve, thanks for the photo with the quarter; it gives a better idea of scale. Did you use a craft acrylic paint with the ground-up styrofoam? Very effective.

Re: Bird House ornament

Posted: Thu Dec 18, 2014 6:02 pm
by PutzinVT
Yes, Apple barrel brand was the last I used.

The snow effect is on the base and on spots on the roof.
The rest is glass glitter.

Re: Bird House ornament

Posted: Sun Dec 21, 2014 6:45 pm
by Laurie
It's very sweet - can you say that about an ornament? Nice work and thanks for all the information. Love the sparkle.