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For the Birds Centerpiece

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A Spotted Canary Project by Spotted Canary Creations

21 April 2009

 Inject a little whimsy into your next gathering with this cute birdhouse centerpiece decorated with stamped images. It’s sure to draw the attention of your party guests.  Use the same stamp set to create other items for your party such as place cards or favors! There are many coordinating stamp sets out there. For this project we used the Aviary Assortment  by Amy Smyth.

Instructions

STEP 1:

Paint the birdhouse, using mint green for the roof and chimney, light blue for the walls, and light olive green for the roof edges and base. Let the paint dry, then sand and apply a second coat.

STEP 2:

Ink the edges of the birdhouse with brown ink.

STEP 3:

Using brown ink, stamp the roof with “What’s the Word” and the long-legged birds. Stamp the roof edges with “Party at the Nest.” Color the birds with blending chalks.

STEP 4:

Stamp an assortment of birds on pale green cardstock with brown ink. Color them with blending chalks, then cut them to shape.

STEP 5:

To attach a bird to a perch, roof, or side of the birdhouse, use the craft knife to cut a small slit in the wood. Tuck and glue the cardstock into the slit. To attach the other birds, use adhesive foam circles.

STEP 6:

Stamp “Party at the Nest” on white cardstock with teal ink. Cut it out and glue it to the bird trio.

STEP 7:

Glue the sparkle fibers to the birdhouse and birds as you would glitter.

STEP 8:

Tear the curling ribbon into very narrow strips then curl them. Glue them in place. Now your bird house centerpiece is complete.

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allend73

ADORABLE...LOVE IT


Jocelyn K

So clever


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Materials List

  • Bird themed Stamps

     

     

  • Clear Stamping Block

     

  • Blending Chalks – asst Bright colors

     

  • Chalk Applicators

     

  • Solvent Ink – Brown, Tea

     

  • Craft Knife

     

  • White Adhesive Foam 1/8" Circles

     

  • Scissors

     

  • Craft Glue

     

  • Unfinished wooden birdhouse

  • Cardstock – Pale Green, White

     

     

  • Curling Ribbon – Multi-color

     

  • Sparkle Fibers - Purple

     

  • Acrylic paint – Light Blue, Mint Green, Light Olive Green

     

  • Paintbrush

     

  • Sandpaper

     

     

  • Ruler

     

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