Whimsical Birdhouse Planter

Whimsical Birdhouse Planter

Posted by DecoArt on Jun 20th 2018

Attract winged visitors to a porch or patio with a planter made with Americana Decor® Outdoor Living™.

SUPPLIES

    • tracing paper
    • transfer paper
    • terra cotta pots
    • hot glue gun and glue sticks
    • ultra-fine point black marker
    • large flat brush
    • pouncer
    • medium round brush
    • birdhouse
    • mini fence

    INSTRUCTIONS

    1. Use a large flat brush and Frosted Glass to paint the planter base and birdhouse roof.
    2. Instruction #1
    3. Use a large flat brush and Picket Fence to paint the mini fence; Lemonade to paint the birdhouse sides; and Sunset to paint the terra cotta pots.
    4. Instruction #2
    5. Trace and transfer the flower pattern three times on the planter front.
    6. Instruction #3
    7. Use medium round brush to paint the flowers with Lemonade, Picket Fence, and Sunset. Paint the birdhouse perch Sunset. Use a sponge pouncer to dab the flower centers with Sunset, Lemonade, and Wicker White.
    8. Instruction #4
    9. When completely dry, use a black marker to loosely outline the flower petals and to add details.
    10. Instruction #5
    11. Position and adhere the birdhouse on a fence post with the glue gun.

    DOWNLOADS

    Flower Pattern