I am usually greatly challenged when it comes to following the instructions and building items with paper templates. I usually glue the wrong side of a tab or something that makes me have to start over or to just give up. I was intrigued with the sweet birdhouse template provided for the SCS Technique Lovers Challenge by Brenda Quintana and thought it would be fun to attempt. I instantly saw a little wooden birdhouse decorated for the season hanging out in a snowy winter garden.
I printed the template on vanilla cardstock, cut out and scored the folding lines. I sketched in wood board lines and markings with an artist pen and then watercolored using a brush and Vintage Photo reinker. Since plain cardstock does not hold color well compared to watercolor paper the ink seemed to fade when dried. I brought it back to life a little by sponging more ink over the entire area. I assembled and cut a little red roof with scalloped overhangs to fit on the top.
I love to use old-fashioned decorations for Christmas and evergreen, berries and snow are a perfect combination for this rustic birdhouse. I added sprigs of evergreen and berries to the perch and to the roof top around the hanger using glue dots and then painted on Mod Podge and applied Flower Soft.
I hope you don’t over do on these last few days before Christmas. Take time to enjoy the season.
Ink: Vintage Photo Paper: Vanilla and Red Accessories: Brushes, Sponges, Martha Stewart Punch, Artificial Berries, Glue Dots, Mod Podge, Flower Soft, Scalloped Decorative Scissors, Linen Thread, Hole Punch
Oh my goodness!
This is adorable! I love how the mod podge and the flowersoft work together!! And your sides! I love the planks! I would swear it was printed paper (if I didn’t know you)!
The berries and evergreen sprigs are the perfect embellishments!
This reminds me of all the decorations that my mom and grandma used at Christmas time–that is a GOOD thing!
BTW–I couldn’t be more thrilled that you are our DT Coordinator!!
I am so excited!
Kittie, this is so adorable! I couldn’t help but laugh when I read you’re challenged with putting together the templates . . . so am I . . . . LOL! This is such an adorable decoration, perfect for Christmas holidays.
Kittie this little rustic birdhouse is over the top gorgeous. Simply adorable right down to the tiniest detail. It’s always a pleasure stopping by to visit your blog and I always know I’m in for a treat. Merry Christmas to you and yours.
Awesome Kittie.
Absolutely perfect, Kittie! I love your vintage decorations and that snow and wood look positively real! LOVE THIS!!
Gorgeous Kittie!!
Ooooh, Kittie…what a masterpiece!!!! WOW, girl, just look at the wood your created and the snow looks awesomne!!!!! I need a few of these to go along with my Christmas decorations!!! BTW, I agree with Jules….I am sooo excited you are our DT coordinator!!!
This is just darling! What a lovely holiday decoration
*gasp* I love this birdhouse!!!!!!!! And congrats on being the new DT Coordinator for Rubbernecker! I love you, girl!
Oh Kittie! This is such a timeless vision of the wintery season! Your details are just right!
(((hugs)))
Bev