When I was told the Lowe’s challenge for the month was a “bird retreat”, I was stumped.
I LOVE birds, but efforts have been made (again and again) to rid the pigeons who have made their nest in my dryer vent, and I know my husband would veto any plans to start feeding them!
Several birdhouse ideas popped into my head, but the idea that made it all the way to Lowe’s with me, was one with a small-feeder opening so that the bigger birds wouldn’t feel so welcome! (I hate to even type that ’cause I do love birds, I just hate the mess they leave on my roof and my driveway, so I’d prefer to enjoy them from a distance!)
Here is what I came up with:
And here is how I made them:
- Finished birdhouses (unless you feel totally inspired to make your own!) I got these at WalMart for $3 -$4
- Saw
- Glue- I used Gorilla Glue ’cause it is what I had, but I would suggest using wood glue unless you are a master at the Gorilla stuff. My sticky hands for 2 days clearly stated that I am no such expert.
- Stair railing. I used 2 poles to make 3 houses
- Stair molding (not sure if that is the right name of it!) but you’ll need 2 pieces of molding per house. I used 2 different types of molding.
- Paint and paint brush
1. Cut your stair rail to 3 different sizes.
2. Paint your birdhouses
3. Glue your rail to one piece of molding and let it dry.
4. Glue your birdhouse to the other piece of molding, then glue that to the top of the stair rail.
5. Distress the birdhouse by gently sanding off some of the paint.
When your glue is completely dry, you’re done!
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Disclosure: Lowe’s provided me with a gift card for supplies for my bird houses.
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Love the birdhouses. These are so lovely!
Those are adorable! I have a sick obsession with birdhouses (even though real birds make me want to barf) so I’m pinning these! XO
Love those birdhouses. The colors look fantastic. Thanks so much for hosting. Megan
I really want to do a birdhouse related thing this spring. Maybe I’ll do one for indoors… hum…
Yours are lovely!
I love your bird houses! I already have some little unfinished ones, now I just need the stair rail. I am just a little crazy about birds :0) Thanks for hosting an awesome party!
Thanks so much for hosting and your birdhouse is awesome!
Those birdhouses are adorable!
Thanks for hosting the party!
xoxo,
Vanessa @ {nifty thrifty things}
Thanks for hosting!! I love the birdhouses!!
Those are adorable! Thanks so much for hosting
Your birdhouses are just lovely!
Thanks for hosting.
Love the birdhouses… thanks for hosting!
Good Thursday morning to you! I have a recipe for DIY Organic Eye Makeup Remover. It only takes two ingredients-super simple and cheap. I love it, as do my little sensitive eyes! Thanks for hosting the party once again. Have a great week!
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Those birdhouses are adorable!
Thanks so much for hosting. hugs, mb
Your bird houses are adorable. My children have painted the little bird houses from Joann’s before, but maybe mommy needs to make some up and put them on a pedestal because I’m PRETTY sure these would look adorable on my front porch. Thanks for the great idea!
Going to Pin them now.
Those turned out so cute! I would prefer to invite the smaller birds as well! Their poop is a LOT less messy
Great job Stephanie!!
Thank you so much for hosting this great party every week! I always look forward to it. I love your birdhouses and would be thrilled if you’d link up to my Hippity Hop Easter Project Hop!
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Great tutorial and I love your magazine format presentation. Thanks for hosting.
Love your birdhouse idea! Thanks for hosting!
thank you so much for hosting this lovely party!!!! hugs…and know that all your efforts are greatly appreciated : )
Thanks for hosting. I am new to link parties and am have a great time finding all these wonderful blogs to follow. I linked up the Make-up Brush jar and Buffalo Chicken Calzones. I will definitely be back. I would love it if you stopped by my blog. http://www.michellestastycreations.blogspot.com. Have a great week.
Michelle
Your birdhouses are adorable! I think this is my first time linking to your party. Thanks so much for hosting!
These are adorable. Only worried about keeping them standing! Dont really have the perfect spot inside, but i do outside….any suggestions? Plus outside my kiddos can hopefully see birds in them:)
Thanks for hosting. I’m following via bloglovin’
- Adele @ Mammy Made
The birdhouses are lovely. Thanks for hosting!
These are adorable!
Those birdhouses are great. We need some color in our back yard. Maybe birdhouses are just what we need.
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