How to Build a Junky Birdhouse from Reclaimed Wood
A lot of measuring, cutting, drilling, screwing, hammering
and sweating later and I was ready to decorate! The best part!
I used rusty light switch plates for the side windows and shims for the shutters and the steps. All the new wood was painted with a vinegar treatment that gave it the perfect aging. A lock box from an old door made a great front door and a rusty screw was a perfect perch.
I used metal flashing for the roof, distressing and then cutting it with a decorative edge. Finally for the chimney
I used a rusty spout from an oil can.
I hope the birds will love it as much as I do!
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Susan, Love the old birdhouse. Love all the items you used to embelish it. Great job. Too cute for the birds (ha) Have a Sunny Sunday.
ReplyDeleteAngela
Wow! That certainly is creative. I hope the birds like it, too!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, such a cute birdhouse! You've done such a great job, looks wonderful.
ReplyDeleteThat is so adorable! I love that you've used hardware for the features, it makes it extra stylish! I'm sure the birds love it!
ReplyDeleteYour birdhouse is darling! As the others have said, it's the little "extras" that make it so special.
ReplyDeleteSeeing projects like this makes me want to get comfortable using the table saw and other power tools, instead of waiting for man to to get around to the "honey do" list. but first I have to get all of MY junk out of the way in the garage... :-) Glad to have found your blog!
Joanne
Ok, this is just too cute!!! Great job!!!!
ReplyDeletethat house is very creative and I just love it!
ReplyDeleteKAT
I LOVE IT!!!!!! And I want one
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love it!!!
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of recycling a lot of art in their work, congratulations!
ReplyDeleteThat looks great! I love all the things you added to it. Great job.
ReplyDeleteLove the birdhouse!! I'm sure the birds will love it too!!
ReplyDelete~Cindy~
I KNEW it!!!! This, in my opinion, was the best project of the week. Great job. Lisa~
ReplyDeleteVery cute! I love birdhouses and you did a great job on this one.
ReplyDeleteHave a great day.
Pam
Love, love it! I have a ton of birdhouses, but didn't make a single one. You've inspired me!
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Allison
Atticmag
This was ingenious! And really beautiful, too! Fabulous work!
ReplyDeleteI do really like it! I am sure it looks fantastic on your garden. It is a great, different idea. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI thought this was such a great project... I totally voted for you, good job! I am a new follower!
ReplyDeleteCarlee
www.ladybirdln.com
Oh how I love me a birdhouse...especially the junky kind. Yours is fabulous!
ReplyDeletelove this! fabulous job! xoox, tracie
ReplyDeleteI also like the coil pot on the front step. You did not miss a detail!
ReplyDeleteIf I knew this was being done with the "borrowed" wood from my pile I would not be sorry at all.
Your birdhouse is ADORABLE! What a fun way to use up neato rusty pieces!
ReplyDeleteIt's fantastic. I love how rustic it is. If you have a moment, I would love for you to share this project on my Inspiration Board.
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Thanks for the inspiration.
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Amazingly clever!
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Love the birdhouse, really creative.
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