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
- Use a large flat brush and Frosted Glass to paint the planter base and birdhouse roof.
- 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.
- Trace and transfer the flower pattern three times on the planter front.
- 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.
- When completely dry, use a black marker to loosely outline the flower petals and to add details.
- Position and adhere the birdhouse on a fence post with the glue gun.