Barnwood Duplex Birdhouse + Some Wren Houses

13 years ago

Finished up some birdhouses today ... made again with mostly old barnwood + recycled wood. This one is a heavy duty "duplex" barnwood...divided in the center for 2 nesting spots. DH & I built this one tog...it's a big one & sitting on Hoosier cabinet for the pic. We created our own version from a pic I had torn out of a magazine:

The shutters are made from recycled oak TP holders that I got in a box of junk from a GS. I'm going to add some dried moss to the top faux hole yet.

Since the weather improved for a few days, we worked in the shop some & DH made 5 wren houses ...recycled barnwood & other woods, too...then I paint & decorate. Here's one I tried some "milk paint" on & then sprayed with Rusteoleum clear enamel...will see how it holds up:

And this one I stained the recycled wood ... also added a couple pcs from picture frame ... & then this "gold heart" (necklace) that I got at a GS for 25 cts...I like how it turned out. The wrens love these size birdhouses ...& they usually clean them out themselves each yr.

Thanks for looking! Jeanne S.

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Comments (11)

mmebrady
13 years ago
I love them!! such great ideas!! YOur birdies must love you!
tasymo
13 years ago
Love the bird houses! And I really LOVE that green vase in the 2nd. pic!!
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Deb Kozuszek
13 years ago
Very nice! I like making birdhouses out of old wood too.
concretenprimroses
13 years ago
They're terrific!
Your creations are always sooo charming!
Kathy
Marlene Kindred
13 years ago
So pretty! Love them all, but I think the wren house with the heart is my favorite! And, I have that same green vase....TFS!
nanatricia
13 years ago
Those are all very pretty Love them!!!!!
sunnyca_gw
13 years ago
Love the birdhouses & your Hoosier, looks very similar to my aunt's! Also the bunny planters & vases! TFS Jan
luna_llena_feliz
13 years ago
Who would have thought pieces from TP holders would look so great on a birdhouse? lol! I love all three of them. Great idea using the picture frame for trim! You see frames so cheap at thrift stores and rummage sales and they are usually missing the glass and backs. This is a great way to repurpose them. TFS your wonderful ideas!
nonacook
13 years ago
Wonderful birdhouses!
It has been WAYYYYY too hot for me to be in the
work shop this summer....Over 104 a there lot
of days.
rafor
13 years ago
Very, very cute!!! Love wooden birdhouses :)
kirkus
13 years ago
Jeanne, I've said it before...but I want to be a bird at your place! You two are soooooo creative with your birdhouses and everythibng else! TFS! Bear Hugs! Kirk