Cottonberry Creations: Bird House

Bird House

This is my entry for Polkadoodle challenge 16. The challenge this week is "spots and stripes"

Everything I used was from the Candy Doodles CD except the Ribbon,brads and the leaves for the flowers which were made using a punch. I loved making this bird house and it was so quick and easy to make. I printed the template from the disc and then ran it back through the printer and choose the striped paper to print on the roof. I used spotted paper for the rest of the house. I used different striped paper to put along the bottom edge and a nice scalloped border to use under the eaves of the house. I used a different scalloped piece to make the handle and attached it with a couple of brads. I attached a large bird on the outside of the house and two smaller birds on the inside. The birds inside were fixed on a piece of card so that when the house is moving the birds wobble slightly and make them more realistic. I finished the project off by adding a piece of ribbon to the handle, some circled birds on the sides and some flowers on the front of the house. My first granchild is due in three weeks and I am hoping it is a girl. If it is I shall keep this until she is a bit older and put a nice little present inside for her.

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10 comments:

Cherry said...: This is gorgeous Shirley - totally stunning. Sending love for the safe arrival of your grandchild. XXX; 5 September 2009 at 19:03
Saskia said...: Wow!!! Lovely work!! Your birdhouse is soooo cute and soooo sweet!! Thanks for joining us at Polka Doodles!!

Saskia :); 5 September 2009 at 21:33
Kris said...: Such an adorable little bird home. Congrats on expecting your first Grandchild...they're the best! Thanks for joining in the fun at Polkadoodles this week...Kris; 6 September 2009 at 14:04
Kerry said...: Wow what a cute birdhouse. Thanks for joining in at Polkadoodles.; 6 September 2009 at 21:45
AUNTIE NONIE said...: Your little birdie house is just lovely.; 7 September 2009 at 14:34
Tip Top said...: Wow! This is fantastic! I have yet to try this template so thanks for the inspiration! Thanks for entering the Polkadoodle Challenge - hope you can join us again next week!; 8 September 2009 at 14:10
Polkadoodles said...: Adorable birdhouse! Thanks for joining in at Polka Doodles this week! xx; 8 September 2009 at 23:51
Claire Phillips said...: Great birdhouse - just lovely! Thanks for playing along at Polkadoodles! Cheers Claire x; 12 September 2009 at 15:38
scrappyjacky said...: This is soooooooo cute.; 15 September 2009 at 19:23
Sharon said...: This is beautiful Shirley. Let us know when the new grandchild arrives. All the best to the soon-to-be Mommy. Sharon x; 8 October 2009 at 20:32