Hi Y'all, I'm ready to get busy with a new project, how about you? I picked up a couple of "love birds" at the dollar tree with the plan of painting them white. I love all the cute white accessories out in the blogoshpere, and I couldn't pass up a chance to make a set of birds for $2! Sometimes things don't go as planned, BUT even better....
Here is a glimpse of the original "sand" birds....
As you can see they are not the cutest, but pretty good for $1. I assume they landed at the dollar store because some creative genius decided to put glue on em' and roll em' in sand....NOT the best idea! Maybe if they were completed covered in sand...a beachy theme? Anyway I was not interested in beach birds so I started sanding. I believe the sand was applied with gorilla glue....but I finally managed to sand em' enough to prime...
These were taking way to much time to prep, but I needed smooth so I sanded AGAIN!
Unfortunately, the second sanding was not any more successful. So what's a girl to do when Plan "A" fails?....Forget the plan and move on!!
Since these were not going to be "love birds" I decided to make them Song Birds! I have seen lots of book pages, and music pages used for EVERYTHING on Pinterest, so that was the new plan....Here goes...
Song Birds need music so I grabbed my garage sale Hymnal and removed a few loose pages...found the glue, and got to work....
I mixed up some glue and water, tore some pages in small pieces, and put them in the bowl to soak. After a couple of minutes I started placing the page pieces on my new Song bird....repeat, repeat, repeat!
After I finished covering the cuties, they looked too plain so what next!...Urethane!
I expected the satin urethane to give a satin finish, but I got an unexpected surprise. The urethane accentuated each layer, and gave an antiqued look....I just love when I get Great Surprises!!!
After drying they looked perfect. I'm lovin' the dollar tree! So here they are out for a day in the Spring sunshine...
My New Song Birds....
Now I am waiting for another free piano on CL so I can put my Song Birds to use.....NOT!! My husband is wonderful, but if I drag home another piano (yes I have done this before!), he will move to the garage (if he could find a spot :) !!!
Well, tell me what you think...Do you like the white version, the plain song birds, or the finished "aged" song birds? What have you made from the dollar tree?
I love all your comments, and look forward to hearing from you.....Have a blessed day!
Here is a glimpse of the original "sand" birds....
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| Sand bird???? |
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| Primed |
Unfortunately, the second sanding was not any more successful. So what's a girl to do when Plan "A" fails?....Forget the plan and move on!!
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| More sanding... |
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| Still not smooth! |
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| Old hymnal....love |
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| Music lover |
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| Just glue and water |
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| Not sure yet... |
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| Getting better... |
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| Need a little something... |
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| Still drying but lookin' good! |
My New Song Birds....
Well, tell me what you think...Do you like the white version, the plain song birds, or the finished "aged" song birds? What have you made from the dollar tree?
I love all your comments, and look forward to hearing from you.....Have a blessed day!
48 comments:
They look wonderful!
What a great idea. I must try it.
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Lori, this is FANTASTIC! I love your little song birds!!! SO CUTE! I'm obsessed with anything bird related!!! I'm excited to be following you, too!
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What a cute idea. Two of my favorate things birds and music sheet paper thanks for sharing xxx
Two of my favorite things, music & birds. These are just so lovely :)
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They turned out adorable! But, guess what? I liked them with the sand on them. Made them sort of shabby chic! LOL
I love your blog, and your ideas! Super cute! I saw your blog on Tip Junkie! I am having a linky party too, and would love if you would join! Here is this link http://www.thesouthernproductqueen.com/2011/12/27/the-linky-party-1227-1231/ Thanks for sharing! Happy New Years!
Your birds came out great!
Hahahaha...I think I have at least 5 projects going too! Time to wrap some of these up and get them blogged :)
What a wonderful surprise. I think your song birds are beautiful, well done!Thank you for linking up to the Thursday Favorite Things blog hop at Katherines corner. xo
Great way to save your project! They are adorable! I'm a new follower!
These are beautiful. I liked them both ways as soon as you got rid of the sand (seriously - what are some people thinking? LOL!) But the painted version was nice had they sanded down better, but the music is a lovely touch!!
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You are clever..those birds are so much "in" now. love them
Wow, they look fanTAStic! What a huge difference. I'm a sucker for anything covered in sheet music...love them! I'd be thrilled if you would take a minute to share them at my party too.
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I LOVE your song birds! how creative! thanks for stopping by my blog and for following me! I'm your newest follower too! So glad I found your blog! Happy New Year!
What a transformation! They turned out so nice.
Thanks for flying over to Suppers, Youngans, and Thangs. You have a beautiful blog. I will definately follow you!
love the vintage look! great idea Lori!
Love the birds, that is such a great idea. Thanks for stopping bu my blog and becoming my 101 follower. I hope you have a happy new year.
I just love these! Will have to try for sure.
Happy New Year,
Buffie
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I love this idea! Happy New Year. I hope yours is full of joy, peace, love and creativity!
These are beautiful I want to make some for a young couple from our church who are getting married soon Sue is a music teacher so they would be just perfect.I hope I can find some birds. thanks for the idea
Love this project - everything is perfect..the music sheet..the birds.... so meaningful and pretty at the same time! Thanks for visiting my blog and your sweet comments!
Oh what gorgeous little songbirds! Brilliant idea and worth all that effort!
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Hope you have a fabulous week!
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I love the aged song birds - vintage is my favorite!
VERY cute!! Love the songbirds! I'm pinning it!
Your song birds are fantastic, smooth white would have been lovely but made over as you have they are even better. XOXO Zoe
so pretty. I've found myself in love with every bird themed project I see lately. The hymns and sheet music is so beautiful and calming.
I’m having a link party on my blog today if you want to come over and share this I’d be just tickled pink! Here’s the link if you’re interested! http://caribbeanmissionarywife.blogspot.com/2012/01/t-time-51-and-link-party.html Happy New Year, Maria
Found you at Kammys Korner. They are so adorable, fabulous transformation.
These are gorgeous! Major improvement! :)
All the sanding was definitely worth it. They look a thousand times better, so much depth and character now. LOVE the urethane finish. You could even brush on and quickly wipe off a light coat of brown stain to give it even more of an antique look. Warm Hugs,
I love these birds! SO beautiful. :-)
you are such a smarty pants! :) Turned out adorable. I usually just stick with plan A and then hate it the rest of it's life. haha. Oh, and your point about the calories?! Uh, WOW! I needed that this morning!
oh my gosh! LOVE those song birds!!! Way, way cool. :o)
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Love these -- I feel like I'm always covering things with sheet music -- good thing my family doesn't stand still too long or else . . .
I A D O R E your little birdies! I'm fascinated with birds and music...going to have to mod podge some of my birds around here! =)
Love this project! Thank you so much for linking up at Redoux. Happy New Year!
These are darling!
Umm...LOVE! Just may have to STEAL!
Well done!
Thanks SO much for linking up @ Feature Friday Free-for-all!
~Abbie (www.fivedaysfiveways.com)
How lovely! Thanks for linking to Things I've Done Thursday!
Melanie
www.bearrabbitbear.com
What an awesome job you did on these birds! Thank you for linking up to my party!
I love these! They would be perfect in the music room I am working on! I would love for you to come share them at our Fab not Drab linky party http://www.ourdiydiaries.com/2012/01/fab-not-drab.html
Jen
Your birds are really cute! I would love it if your shared this with my new blog hop:
http://juliejewels1.blogspot.com/2012/01/show-your-stuff-5.html
Oh I'm thrilled you chose this post to share. Thank you for joining us at the Thursday Favorites Hop and for sharing it with your readers too. Wishing you a happy weekend! xo P.S. Have you entered the Pink Poodle giveaway yet?
Such a fun play on words with a creative outcome. Love them. I also loved your cane chair turned jewelry organizer and will be featuring it tonight on this week's Motivated Monday at BeColorful
Pam
Adorable! Love them!
Oh I think I can hear them SINGING!!!! So very sweet and PERFECT!!!!
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Great idea to cover the birds with song sheets! It looks so adorable!
~Tonia @TheGunnySack.com
So cute and such a great idea!
What a cute new look!
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