Today is the day to unveil our blinged birdhouses. Karla and Beth are hosting a challenge to take a birdhouse and bling it up. Then post a comment on one or both of their blogs including your blog address.
I had started painting about 5 different bird houses and then decided to just work on this bigger one. I haven't decided where I'm going to put it yet, but it definitely won't be going outside.
I tried a new technique (for me) of using one ply of a paper napkin with Golden gel. It didn't turn out too bad, but I did have a backup plan if the napkin didn't work. I also didn't have enough pink paper roses so I used white and highlighted them with pink pearlescent ink.
So here is my contribution for
"Bling Your Birdhouse"
I had a wonderful time decorating this little house
KarenXO
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Bling Your Birdhouse
Posted by bluemuf at 12:54 AM
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Oh Karen i love it ! it reminds me of a Carousel a bit too. A Birdhouse Carousel!
You did a beautiful job (and i think we used the same glitter too) LOL.
Shann xo
Karen! That is just beautiful!!
You did a great job with the napkins- they are so tidy and even and smooth. I love that shade of pink- is it something like Bubble Gum pink or Poodle Pink? I was picking out craft paint the other day and laughing at the names of some of the colors.
Beautiful Karen! I especially love the pearls!!
xo
jeanne
I love this. Just my style and my favorite paper roses too. fly on by and visit me @http://pawshpoodle.blogspot.com
My computer acted up when I sent this the first time. Don't know if you got it. Great blog and great house! Isn't this all too fun!
Terisa
That is beautiful. Great job with the napkin
Alison
It is lovely!
Karen, i love your bird house!!! the pearl swags are TDF sweet!!! please pop over and see mine:)
beautiful! i really love the pearls...i will have to show this one to my daughter when she gets home from school...pink is her color.
Beautiful job!!
blessings,
kari & kijsa
Hi Karen, Love your sweet pink birdhouse! Siobhan
Very pretty, it's really sweet!
Jen R
holy smokes!
this is the most beautiful bidhouse i have seen!!
lovely!
oxoxox,
jessi
You can't beat pink and pearls! That's so pretty. I once decoupaged a table top using one ply tissues. It was tissues with hydrangeas on them. A lady bought it for her little girls bedroom. ~ Lynn
Love your birdy housey.
What a beautiful birdhouse , I love the rhinestone opening….
Gorgeous !!!!
Louise
Thanks for visiting me today. I love, love, love your birdhouse, especially all the pearls. Such a romantic touch. Have fun at the birdhouse bling party! Amy
Hi Karen,
How sweet! I just love the way you draped the pearls!!
Hi Karen,
How sweet! I just love the way you draped the pearls!!
this is just simply adorable! love the colors and the pearls!
This is the most stunning birdhouse, it reminds me of a gazebo with the pearls strung so lovely. I am in love with this. Thank you for stopping by my post today. Blessings, Karen
I don't know how you got your tissue to lay so smooth. What a gorgeous house this is- perfect!!
gorgeous! i love the shimmering roof and the drapping of the pearls. i have some napkins that i bought some time back, i feel a little inspiration coming on! thanks for your kind comments on my blog. have a great day.
Sonya
I love that birdhouse! It just looks gorgeous!
It's beautiful!!! Love the color, the pearls and the sweet roses!
So lovely! I especially love the faerie-dusted roof! =)
So lovely! I especially love the faerie-dusted roof! =)
Karent, this is so pretty! I can see why you concentrated on this one -- love the pearls and it's very ethereal! I'm looking forward to coming back to your blog and looking down deeper!
jeanie
what a unique idea! I love it! Thank you for visiting me today!
I've been wanting to try that technique. It looks beautiful.
I love the effect of the paper napkins you used - great and
the clever use of white roses - that is really being creative.
KAren
what a great job you did-gorgeous!
Very pretty! I love the beadwork. Now that I've seen everyone else's, I may have to go add some to mine and make it fancier. Love this one.
Your birdhouse is gorgeous!!
Beautiful! I love the pearls and the pink highlights on the roses. It's really pretty!
-Karoline
That's a NAPKIN on there??? Wow, how pretty. You did a wonderful job. That's a happy little birdie indeed:-)
Thanks for the sweet comment on my blog.
Hugs,
Pam
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How quaint--my goodness!
Hi
I forgot to mention that I am doing a Link Swap- so if you'd like to swap links that would be great:-) Open to all.
Pam
Karen
Thanks so much for visiting my blog.
Your birdhouse is beautiful. I think I'm still trying to pick my jaw up off the ground. I love pink too :) I love everything about it. Thanks for the info about the napkins & gel medium. I keep forgetting to try this technique.
Take care
Nerissa
Hi Karen,
Love your birdhouse the pearls and roses are just beautiful.
Cheers Linda
Hi Karen, no photos showing, something wrong at my end. Just wanted to let you know I have called by! Will call back when I have sorted out the problem. I ran out of time to make a birdie house with all the wonderful recipes you sent me! Saving them for another day! Take Care, Rachaelxo
Karen, Thanks for stopping by my blog. What a pretty birdhouse you've done. Ir reminds me of a very gracious gazebo.
I could live there!!!! Stuning....
Your house is adorable!! Thank you so much for visiting my blog to see MY house!! I notice yours is PINK!!! (your profile says this is your favorite color!)
Thanks for stopping by my blog.
Oh La La! Love that pink, all sparkly.
Hi, Karen! Thanks for stopping by my blog and your sweet comment. I LOVE your little birdhouse--the pearls and rhinestones are beautiful!
Marilyn:-)
Hi Karen, first thing that comes to mind Carousel, fantasic job, easy to use napkins isn't it I used the same one on a suit case I did, I just love how the roof sparkles, Gorgeous! and thank-you for your kind words and visiting my Blinged Birdhouse.
Hugs
Kirstie.
this is awesome!! trust me, we dont have anything so beautiful here, fantastic and love it :)
oh that's so pretty Karen! I love the pink glittery roof and the bead decorations :-)
I am a pearl and pink and rose girl so I love it. Perched birdie is pretty cute too.
Gorgeous sparkly fun!
Karla
Just wanted to Thank you for the comment yesterday and invite you back to my blog. I am having a give-away. A little bit of all that I love. It is in honor of my grand opening. Hope you visit soon. Sheri
Wow, look at your draped pearls too! Your birdhouse is so sweet. Thanks for the comment on my site as well. I guess we both have a thing for pearls.
Melissa
Very,very cute.Luv the garland of pearls,the roses and the aqua bling entrance.
Just wanted to visit this beauty one more time!!! Wishing you a wonderful weekend...Mary
Karen,
Your sugary pink pearl rose covered cottage is so sweet! I love the jewels around the door, lucky little birdie!
Wonderful bird house Karen! It's so pretty!!
Hugs! Nancy
Hi Karen,
Surprise! Back home for a while and just flying by to say hi! Your birdhouse is truly beautiul, love pearls! And the roses, so pretty! Have enjoyed catching up on your posts, love the sound of the The Dutch Mill, our kind of place! Hope you had a lovely Easter. Mrs Bunny is a beautiful lady :)
Hope you have a great week, we are thinking of you and will fly by whenever we can :)
Jenn and Jacqui
xo
Hi Karen, Theres something for you at my blog so hop on over!
Hugs,
Shann :)
Oh I just love those pearls!!! Love how you've festooned them especially. I'm not familiar with the napkin and gel technique, but this is just gorgeous!
And you have four more birdhouses? How fun! I'd love to see what you do with the others. This one is just great!
Hi Karen!
Before I head to bed I wanted to stop by and see your birdhouse. It is absolutely stunning, Karen! What a lovely piece you've created!
Hugs, Val :)
Hi,
Thanks for visiting my blog, and thanks for sharing your pretty dolls.
Rosemary
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