Friday, May 21, 2010

For The Birds

I wanted to make a present for a friend to celebrate her beautiful new home. After visiting her place I had an idea. She has a collection of beautiful bird houses and I decided to make her an addition to the group. I used a wood base and covered it with textured polymer clay sheets and cane slices. It was tedious at first, but lots of fun. If my friend prefers, she can put it in her beautiful garden and maybe some sweet little birds will make it their home.
I might even make one for my little ninjas (what I call the hummingbirds at my house). You could make one too. Just keep in mind that if you intend it for outdoors, you need to put a coat or two of varnish on the outside to protect it from the weather. The colors may fade over time, but that should be minimal.

5 comments:

  1. did your friend just about flip out?
    adorable!!!!

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  2. You are so sweet to say that, thanks. She hasn't seen it yet, but I'll let you know her reaction soon.

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  3. Deb it is beautiful! She should love it! I placed a window hummingbird at my Dad's house. It has a magnet on it and half is outside and half inside. Shortly after we placed it on the window, a real Ninja came up to check it out. They are very territorial you know! It was great to see it respond to the new intruder.

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  4. Thanks Kelly. Sounds like your dad's ninja is a tough little one too. What fun to have it right in the window.

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  5. Deb I love my birdhouse. It is too beautiful to go outside. Mine travels from the dining room table placed in front of flower arrangements, to the mantle, in front of house plants, just anywhere I want to cheer up the day. T.

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