Beauteous Birdhouses

This has been a great week...I have loved looking at all your birdhouses; each one is fabulous and inspiring. Thank you for joining in.

I really liked the way Genie used a chipboard stand from the back of a photo frame - it makes a great (and quirky!) birdhouse. I recommed a visit to her blog - and make sure you read the 'Crafters Commandments' whilst you're there!


Sue's version is such fun, I love her use of different materials (are those clothespeg trees?) Go visit her blog and see some close-ups.

Finally Maureen's birdhouse.....absolutely charming ..... and another example of a great use of materials.

I'll let you into a secret; tomorrow we have a Guest Designer!!!!!! Make sure you visit and see what we're up to......

'MAKE A LITTLE BIRDHOUSE IN YOUR SOUL'

I love that song .... (see my blog for a video clip later) .... anyway, with spring coming and the bluetits fighting over the nesting box in our garden I thought this week we could have a go at making birdhouses. I made this one from a very small 'blank' box. I cut into the sides of the lid and bent the top to make a roof. I got the nest from a local craftshop for 30p and made the eggs myself from paperclay. I used one of my favourite poems again for the inside .....hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul......

The (very lime!) one is on a block of wood cut out for me by my DH. I just collaged, gessoed and painted (my favourite things!)

Many of the images come from the wonderful Vintage Moth - where they are free! - thank you Abbie!

And finally..... 2 ATCs. Rosie made the cute one on the left and the other is one I did for a swap last year.

Hope you'll take on the challenge - can't wait to see what you get up to............

Have a great weekend!

Love Linda x