For today's Graphic 45 blog post, I decorated a wood birdhouse with On The Boardwalk papers. I found this birdhouse at Michael's, way back in the corner with other wood pieces that were hugely discounted. I had to have this as it reminded me of the lifeguard stand at Venice Beach. Honestly, I think it cost about $3 or $4. How could I possibly pass this up!
On the Boardwalk papers were just the thing this little stand needed to perk up the plain wood. I sanded a bit and then made up a stain with acrylic paints. The tutorial for this birdhouse can be found on the Graphic 45 blog. Here's a few photos.
Now to find a beach in Missouri!
Nancy - that is amazing!! :)
Posted by: Mary Jo | June 24, 2011 at 03:08 PM
OMG!!! I want to be by the sea right now! This is awesome xxx
Posted by: kaz | June 24, 2011 at 03:42 PM
TOTALLY LOVE IT!
Take a bow...this is great!
Posted by: Wendy vecchi | June 24, 2011 at 03:54 PM
Such a wonderful colour that oozes all the fun of vintage seaside frolics - just love your design Nancy, it's a beauty and the roof is just divine. Fabulous all over! If I ever make it to a Michael's I might not come out alive...
Enjoy your weekend.
Sarah
Posted by: Sarah (Sasa) | June 24, 2011 at 04:05 PM
LOVE LOVE LOVE the lifeguard stand :)
Posted by: Melanie Forbes | June 24, 2011 at 08:19 PM
just love it,you just knocked my socks off,
Posted by: Mary Walker | June 24, 2011 at 09:31 PM
Wow !!!! This is such an amazing project! I can keep looking at it!!!!
Posted by: astrid | June 25, 2011 at 02:46 PM
Inspiration = endless. AMAZING project, Nancy! So much fun.
Posted by: Marjie Kemper | June 25, 2011 at 09:39 PM