I've been wanting to incorporate birds into our decor for quite some time now, especially cuz I see them everywhere from Target to Pottery Barn and everywhere inbetween! Then I spotted some cute birdies at the Dollar Store and thought for a buck each...why not! But of course a lil' revamp was needed.
This peachy colored, two toned finish had to go! A little craft paint in "Butter Cream" was the perfect base.
All painted up, and ready for some glaze! For craft glaze I mix one part craft paint to one part water, and then mix.
At first I added a glaze in "burnt umber"...then realized it was too dark. I finally added one more coat of the "butter cream" glaze and got the perfect light, distressed finish.
Awww...shabby chic little birdies! I think I like this light finish against all the warm copper's and brown's in my dining room!
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Okay birdies...smile for the camera! Yup, they look good and I think they know it! Amazing what you can find at the Dollar Store these days!
I'm linkin' this post to these fabulous days:
Show off Your Stuff Party
Strutt Yourself Thursday
Transformation Thursday
Thrifty Thursday
My Backyard Eden
Get Your Craft On
100 Ideas Under $100
Strutt Yourself Thursday
Transformation Thursday
Thrifty Thursday
My Backyard Eden
Get Your Craft On
100 Ideas Under $100
53 comments:
Nice job! I have the same birdies in my kitchen. I've been wanting to paint them but didn't know which way to go. Thanks for the inspiration and great tutorial!
Lisa
Awww... they are so cute! What a great dollar store find and you did a great little makeover on them! :)
So cute! They look great.
They turned out great!
Jane,
I'm impressed these have a rich patina now! Thanks for sharing the steps and colors you used.
Cathy
I love your birdies!! The dollar tree is great these days.. I found some very colorful and beautiful birdies there the other day myself.. I love what you did with yours :)
What a fabulous job you did on those birdies!!! I love them. And such a simple project! Awesome. I must make a confession. I have never shopped a Dollar Store. I guess I must start doing so.
Hugs
SueAnn
i have those same birds! and i painted mine too-yours turned out better. i just did a cream paint.
They turned out so cute. I need to get me some. Great idea!
Very very cute! The dollar store is so wonderful these days for finds!
These look great, Jane! How nice they would be added to a display with nests and eggs.
I love your little birds. They look so much better distressed. You are so right, you can find some really wonderful things at the DT. Love them. Hugs, Marty
Adorable!
Great job! I always see these in my dollar store and I'm always like Hmmmmm, should I or shouldn't I? Now me thinks I should! =)
Cute!! I think I saw those same birdies...why oh why did I pass them up? ;) I love the way your reinvented yours!
I love their little faces. So sweet! You're right, the cream does look so good against the dark.
What a great idea! I'm always amazed with what everyone finds at the dollar store. There are some fun little treasures there. Thanks so much for linking up to Finished for Friday, it's fun to find your blog.
I just saw those this weekend when I was visiting my family but only had $2 with me to buy wrapping paper for a wedding. I had already decided to go buy some when I came home - now I definitely need to get on that! Love them!
TOO CUTE! I gotta hit our dollar store more often. I'm so jealous of your deals.m
Jane... I saw the same birds. Painting them white is a good idea. I got the birdie tea lights at a while back... gotta luv that store!
Talk to you soon ;)
Bunny Jean
Very cute, you did a great job!
I just did birdies too...painted, dry brushed and added twine and a charm...come see!
I was rofl when I saw your birdies, because I bought them too. I am going to paint mine as well. Thanks for showing me what they may look like!
teri
I <3 the birdies! I have one of these from Dollar Tree, but haven't decided just what to do with it yet. Yours look great! Thanks also for the tip on creating craft glaze, I have been kind of doing the same thing, but not feeling too sure of myself. Love your blog!
Your birdies are gorgeous! And ya can't beat $2. I also love birds and have a growing collection. I'll have to check my $1 store!
How neat is that!! I never notice stuff like that. :)
Yes, yes, I bought those too and was contemplating that painting. I think I am going to do the cream with a aqua-ish hue glaze, or maybe a kiwi green glaze...hmm, don't know. What I have a question on is, did you do anything to remove that sand-ish finish to it, or is it still textured with the sand?
Adorable! Love the Dollar Tree birds makeover... they look so chic now!
Cass
They are fabulous! I never would have guessed that you purchased them at the Dollar Store! Amazing find and an even better job at fixing them up!!
Those look great, very authentically aged--thanks so much for linking up!
So cute! I saw those birds too, just didn't invision them the way you did! Might be time for another Dollar Tree shopping spree. :)
I think I need to start visiting the dollar store! Great job and great find!
These are so super charming..beautiful....fabulous job!
Great site!
Kiki~
Jane, I LOVE those!!!
Girl, how funny! I bought the same ones last week from the Dollar tree. I plan on painting mine too, just havent yet. Oh, and the plate you have them sitting on to paint, I have that too! ha!! Great job! Yours look great!
Your cute little birdies look GREAT!
I never think to go to the dollar store. I need to head on over there and take a look around!
They look adorable! And now I want some! ;)
wow Jane, I love the stone look they have! I did a birdie in the similar shape a few weeks ago, but painted him straight grey. Did you see him? I think I linked him up:
http://design-aholic.blogspot.com/2010/01/sweet-little-birdie-friend.html
Just love yours, of course!
i saw these birdies at the $1 store the other day and thought about buying them, but didn't...i am goign back by there today & will be bring a couple home for sure...♥ how you painted them!
What cute little birdie! I love the dollar store!
Love the little birds and what you did with them. I've got to get to a dollar store...I'm missing out! I see birds everywhere and have been fortunate to get some. Love your projects and what you work on! Too cute...too fun!
Blessings,
Debbie
Jane, I passed those little two tone birdies up because I didnt think outta the box like you did. I am going back to get them. In fact, a few....to give as gifts (after their makeovers, of course! Thanks for linking up to Thrifty Thursday this week!
Hugs,
Leigh
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That looks too easy to be that cute! Love them!
Lovely birdies, they look much better after their makeover. Lovely guest post too, you had today!
I bought the same birdies... love how yours turned out. I was thinking of going creamy too. Thanks for sharing at the POPP.
Okay, I'm jealous- I have had those little birds in my basket twice now at the Dollar Tree and then taken them out because I wasn't sure they were exactly what I wanted. Yours turned out terrific and I'm sorry I didn't buy them now! Fingers crossed they have them there the next time I go in!
Great work!
You gotta love the dollar store!! Great Job revamping them!!
Hi Jane,
Those birdies are cute! I bought the same ones at Christmas and painted them with champagne spray paint. I like yours better!
Thanks for linking up to Make it Yours day!
The birds look great... They were looking very pretty for their picture...
Thanks for joining Get your Craft on Thurs. at Life As Lori.
Please join me next week for another great party!
Lori
Those look amazing Jane! Thanks again for joining in on my party! It's great to have you. The little birdies look amazing with your other decor!
Wow! I'm sure the Dollar Store would be shocked to see what you did with their little birdies! Ha! I had planned to make a trip to my local DS today anyhow, now I'll do some birdwatching while I'm there.
Glad I found you! Stop by my blog for a visit and make sure you enter my giveaway!
Kim
Thanks Jane, for linking up to "Trash Pickin' Thursday" at Finesse Your Nest!
Not a "true" trash pick, but hey at $2 it's pretty darn close! I bought some of these little birds at Dollar Tree too, but haven't prettied mine up yet!
Thanks so much for posting this! I scrambled and went to Dollar Tree as soon as I saw this and bought 25 of them for my wedding, I'm spray painting them metallic silver with glitter and they look phenomenal already! Thanks so much for the inspiration!
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