Thursday, March 11, 2010

Heirloom White Spring Bird ~

I took this red bird (that I think was originally green when I bought it)

 and painted it Heirloom White.
I then used a little Shanty2Chic Ralph Lauren glaze to add a little bit of depth.

I then added a pedestal and a bow, but wasn't in love with the look...

So I created a little nest for the guy

and perched he went. 

I love it!



I linked this up to
Weekend Wrap-Up Party at Tatertots and Jello
DIY Day at A Soft Place to Land
Transformation Thursday at The Shabby Chic Cottage
Under $100 Linky Party at Beyond the Picket Fence
Talented Tuesday at My Frugal Family






40 comments:

Melanie said...

I love it too! Very cute.

Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions said...

How cute, Chelsea! I love it white! I have to get that glaze. My last trip to Home Depot I only saw the gallon cans. Love it in the vignette with the egg you did!

Marty@A Stroll Thru Life said...

This is just way too cute. Love the bird on the pedestal. So pretty. Hugs, Marty

Dawn said...

I love it too!!!! I totally may have to steal this idea!!!

Unknown said...

The little nest is the perfect touch!

Jane said...

This is very cute! The nest and the crystals really added the perfect touch.
Jane

Miss Mustard Seed said...

Sooooo sweet. I love the finish on the little bird and the pedestal you fashioned for it. Great work!

MONICA said...

I love him! Especially the little nest and crystals!

Jessi said...

I love it as well! I've been painting a ton of stuff white as well lately. And Spanish moss adds just the right "extra" to all things bird related. :)

Kimberly said...

beautious

Erin said...

O how I LOVE how it all turned out! Great job!

Crafty Sisters said...

Pretty, it goes well with your fabulous egg!

Heather Henderson said...

adorable - i love it!

Emily {Frilly Details} said...

I love it too!! What a cute bird and a fun little spot for him to perch :)

Ms. Bake-it said...

How adorable! I love his new color and perch! Great job.

~ Tracy

Tausha said...

just found your blog and I love what you do! This little bird and your egg are just darling! Thanks for the inspiration!
Please, stop by sometime and say hello!
Have a Happy Day!

Susannah said...

Really nice, I love it and the nest is just perfect! :-)

Melanie@TheOldWhiteCottage said...

What a sweet little bird!

Lorie said...

It is amazing what a little paint will do. I have some old Easter decorations that I haven't used in a couple of years and I am thinking I might spray paint them white and I might just fall in love with them all over again!

Tina said...

Oh I love it:) So sweet and goes so well with your gorgeous Easter egg!! I am going to have to find an equivalent of the Ralph Lauren Smokey glaze here in Australia! Your bird is just lovely ~ Tina x

The Tuscan Home said...

What a fabulous idea...I love it! I may run out and attempt this on my own. Thank you so much for sharing! ~Liz

**** April **** said...

That is such a pretty grouping you've created! Love it love it love it!

Becky@Beyond The Picket Fence said...

I am so in love with this! I missed your linky party-oops! I think I am going to create a list of linky parties on my side bar or something, what do you think of that idea?

Life in Rehab said...

You have a wonderful creative flair! I'll be back often, and I hope you don't mind, but I'm adding you to the links list on my blog. Thank you for sharing!

Sausha @ {Sweet Pickins} said...

Thanks for finding my blog because now i have found yours and it is so cute, i LOVE the egg, i am totally going to copy you if you dont mind :)

Sausha

1 Funky Woman said...

Hi there, I just found you and I love your blog. I think I just went through all your past posts. I collect crowns too, I think I might have to paint some of mine, yours look so good. I think you have the best Goodwill in the world, you find the best things!

Can't wait to follow you!

manon 21 said...

merci de ton inscription à Manon21
je découvre ainsi ton blog.

Bon dimanche


MAnon

cheryl said...

The bird looks much better antique white. Very cute.

Stephanie said...

Found your blog today and I love seeing what you did with the cutie pie bird. So neat!

Stephanie Lynn @Under the Table and Dreaming said...

What a fabulous transformation! Lovin the white and the everything else you did! So creative and Goregous!

Tammy Robbins said...

Very cute!

michelle@somedaycrafts said...

That is MORE than adorable!!! Love it!

KimMalk said...

That's a darling little chubby bird and a cute blinged-out nest.

L~ said...

LOVE! :)

Your ideas are great & your projects are so well done!

Nice work!
L~

Unknown said...

Such a charming transformation! Love it!

Cheers!
Tina

Frog Hollow Farm Girl said...

Sweet greetings from Frog Hollow Farm! I love this cute, chubby little bird - your arrangement is delightful! Stop by Frog Hollow Farm Girl when you get a moment. Ciao, Bella!

The Chubby Dove said...

Great little transformation!

(I'm partial to fat birds)

xoxo,

The Chubby Dove

Becky@Beyond The Picket Fence said...

Thanks for linking up this sweet, chubby guy!

Jen @ tatertotsandjello.com said...

That bird is so cute! I love the little vignette with the crown. Your home is gorgeous!!!

Thanks so much for linking up to my party! I really appreciate it!

XOOX
Jen

Eileen said...

How cute - I am inspired!

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