Monday, September 13, 2010

For the birds....

I forgot to take a picture of the frame before. I just primed, then sprayed an old ugly frame from which the glass was broken. Since this was for a baby girl, I did the light pink I used on a previous project.
After the pink was dry, I glazed it. You know I love that stuff! :)

This little bird will be in the center. I simply modpodged the paper onto the mdf birdie. Sand around the bird to tear away the excess paper and get a smooth edge.
I was trying to decide where to go from here. My original plan was to mount the modpodged bird onto some covered chipboard.
Instead, I drilled a hole in the bird.
Selected some pretty ribbon and tied it onto the frame. I didn't want the bird to slide around a ton, so I used a staple gun and stapled the ribbon to the frame on the back.
Here it is hanging on my wall. I think it turned out kind of cute and I like the depth it has hanging there vs. being mounted on chipboard.

Wouldn't an initial look cute like this too!
This project cost nothing since I had everything on hand. I would expect it would cost you less than $3.00 to make if you had to buy it all.
The past week has been unbelievable crazy, but things have settled back down and I have a TON of great stuff up the shoot! A few side tables, a dining room table, the dresser I have been putting off forever, and much more! Plus, I am getting ready for our fall show season, so I'll be sharing some new designs we are working on for our vinyl signs!

16 comments:

  1. very cute!! love the glazing on frame too.
    what kind do you use?

    blessings

    barbara jean

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  2. Just became a follower! I am obsessed with birdies right now, and this is such an adorable way to display one!
    Did you cut out the bird by hand, or did you find it precut?
    Chelsea @ Decor Roomies

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  3. I found them in a package at Micheals last year. I don't know if they still have them or not?
    I can take a picture of the package if you would like?

    Barbara, I use the Valspar Antiquing Glaze. I LOVE it! So easy to work with.

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  4. This is so simple it is gorgeous!! :)

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  5. That is so adorable! You have a great blog! I'm a new follower!

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  6. that's super cute & simple. love it!

    found ya at me & my bucket. new follower. come visit sometime (:

    http://lollyjaneboutique.blogspot.com

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  7. Free-hanging was definitely the way to go - much more fun this way and not so straight-laced.

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  8. It looks very cute! I love glaze, too. The initial would be a very fun idea! Great job.

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  9. So cute! I just bought a fabulous square frame at goodwill today...think it would be so cute to do like this with the initial! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  10. That is super cute! Great colors and I love the bird hanging free in the center.

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  11. Darling! I love how the frame turned out. And you are right, it would look great with an initial/monogram!

    ~Lori @ Paisley Passions
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  12. Love this project it turned out great. I am now a follower of your wonderful blog. Thanks for sharing all your projects with us. I for one really need all the information. I want to transform furniture, signs, and things but am a little hesitant--so I love the great details you share with us.
    Jeanette

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  13. I like how you put that together-a simple but impressive project!

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  14. I love the bird hanging! It looks great!
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  15. OMGoodness! I ♥ this little birdie! So sweet! Oooh I also want you to know that I given you and award!

    http://www.kreativeknack.com/2010/10/starting-is-hardest-part.html

    Have a Great Day!
    Nikki

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