Wednesday 27 February 2008

My Bling, Bling Birdhouses

Hooray time to show you all what I have been working on the last week and a half. I started off by putting these two together (hammer, hammer, drill, saw and lots of glue)




to make this -


and I added this one -


Now this is what it looks like all together
I added a few butterflys and dragonflys, I wasn't able to find any birds though. The stand I already had but it needed adjusting (saw, saw, hammer, hammer) and some holes for the flowers (drill, drill, drill).

I even added window boxes with flowers, sorry the photos aren't clearer but the light wasn't to good to take photos today.


I can't wait to see what everyone else has come up with, this one has a lovely home just inside my front door. Thank you to Karla and Beth for hosting I had so much fun.


Cheers,

Oops! silly me only just realised that the "bling your Birdhouse" party was not till the 27th March so I am a little early, like a month, oh well I hate being late anyway.

31 comments:

Jessi Nagy said...

wow!!! these are fabulous!!!
so cool!
yours are just darling!
oxooxx,
jessi

Calm and Collected Organizing said...

Linda,

Thanks so much for your comments on my blog. I very much appreciate your kind words. I saw the incredible football-themed work space you created in your son's closet, and I LOVE it! I've gotten the same response when recommending removing awkward closet doors, but the end results speak for themselves!
All the Best to you!
Jamie

Unknown said...

Oh Linda, I love these!!! You did an awesome job with them, wow! So spring-y!

Amy

Adeline Country Cottage said...

Hi Linda, thank-you so much for your kind words you posted on my Blinged Birdhouse, loved doing it. But unlike you, you clever lady, making it from scratch.... I bought mine for a few dollars to bling, I thought I wouldn't have enough time to start from scratch, Your Bird house are just gorgeous. I also wanted to say thank-you for finding me, I'm so glad I came here, love the story about golden teddy, and home and garden is breath taking how wonderful is that garden...ahooooo, and you don't have to worry about your photo's they are crystal clear. Also the the chandelier in your family room, is the same one I have in my kitchen, great posting Linda I will be come back here again, if poss can I add you to my blog roll.

Hugs
Kirstie.

Adeline Country Cottage said...

I had noticed that only an hour ago, we will party on our own until the party arrives or catches up, what can I say Aussies gals don't like to be late, allways early or on time...hee, hee. But I
have to tell you I thought it was yesterday Wed 27th, and US 27th today not next mth, so do I not post anything for a mth or repost it on 27th next mth, oh well.
And yes you can add me and thank you for letting me add you....lol

hugs
Kirstie.

Deb said...

Your birdhouses are fantastic Linda!

Gail McCormack said...

Linda your birdhouses are just GORGEOUS, love the colour combo....beautiful!!

Ragged Roses said...

They are wonderful, so pretty, I'd be tempted to keep them indoors!! Thanks for your lovely comments on my blog too
Kimx

Country Cottage Chic said...

I love the birdhouses - they look fantastic!

Deb said...

Hi Linda... WOW !! what a fantastic job you have done on those birdhouses they are just gorgeous.. love them !!
Take care
Deb

kari and kijsa said...

We are glad you are early because then we got to see your wonderful birdhouses!

Have a fabulous weekend!

smiles, kari & kijsa

Siobhan said...

Hello Linda,

These turned out sooo beautiful! Good on you!!!

I have a few suprises going on over my blog so drop by. xo

Siobhan xo

Unknown said...

These are unbelievable! What gorgeous birdhouses!!! Thank you for stopping by, and how lucky you are that you could have your own goose. Blessings, Karen

Shelly said...

Lovely birdhouses!

Kingswood Food and Craft Market said...

Hi Linda ! WOW those birdhouses are BEAUTIFUL ! What a clever little duck you are doing all that from scratch. Just gorgeous, i really love them !

xo
Shann

vintage girl at heart said...

These are just amazing!!! You did a wonderful job and look like a lot of Love went into them!!! Thanks for sharing!!

A Romantic Porch said...

I'm impressed that you made those. So beautiful. xoRachel

Jessica said...

Oh wow!! Those are so, so cute!! I may have to order one from you this summer! : )

Anonymous said...

Wow! The birdhouses are beautiful!

Alecia

Cathy said...

Linda, absolutely wonderful birdhouses. Don't you think these would look perfect in my English Cottage Garden? I do... lol

I'm going to have to start working on some of my own. I'm taking a mini-break from crafting for a week or so.

Louise said...

Linda, these are fabulous works of art. I hope you update us with what nests in them! x

Cape Cod Washashore said...

Oh my gosh!!! Those are SOOOO GORGEOUS! =)

Rebecca said...

So pretty! I love the colors you chose. And the tiny window planters are divine! :)

Thanks for visiting me!

Anonymous said...

Linda They have turned out a treat!!
Well done I just love them!!
Mandii

THE HOME THAT LOVE BUILT said...

Lovely birdhouses!
Thank you for visiting my blog. I'll be back to visit yours again. Have a lovely week-end.
XO
Brook

kari and kijsa said...

Linda,

We would love for you to post your birdhouses at our "Spring Blessing" party today...they are absolutely ADORABLE!!!

smiles, kari and kijsa

Charmingdesigns said...

Wow, those are beautiful! Thanks for coming over to visit me!!Laurie

Melissa Goodsell said...

So so pretty!
Melx

claudia said...

Linda, you did a great job on these birdhouses! They are so darn cute!.. send me some across the pond, lol.... Cheers to ya!claudia

Anonymous said...

Both are wonderful! I love the colors and the little flower boxes. Definitely worth scrolling down for!

Marilyn said...

Linda, your birdhouses are so wonderful! I am so impressed that you built them and the window boxes you added are really cute! Beautiful work!
Thanks for stopping by my blog and for your nice comment!
Marilyn:-)