June 14, 2010

a little birdy...

how was everyone's weekend?
i had a wonderful weekend, well besides work. ick. nah,
it isn't all that bad. =)

besides working, i went thrftin'!!
i'm so glad caitie enjoys it as much i do!! we got some awesome
stuff but no pictures ready, so i'll have to make you all jealous another day ;)

one of the things i did get was this little birdy... for a buck fifty!!
i was very excited, i haven't been able to find a birdy any anywhere.

this is what he looked like when we took him home.
{isn't he beautiful?}

we gave him a good bath.
then we
we used some of this:
{i'm fixing to have to restock!}

man how i love it!
and the little guy turned out like this:
{sorry for the bad pictures, i usually craft when the childrens are sleeping =) you mommies understand.}
{can you see the holes in his mouth? i think in a previoius life he was a salt/pepper shaker, but we'll fix it!}

i'm happy for the most part, but something is still missing.
i think his details need to show a little more.. he's too bland.
i'll have to do more surgery on him and post pictures!!
but not today. =)


AND

hope everyone has an awesome monday!
well as awesome as they can get. =)

i'm linking to these parties:

14 comments:

  1. I have a birdy like that. A friend made it in ceramics years ago. It was made to hold cleansing powder for the sink. Looks great with the paint job.

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  2. so cute. new follower :-)

    http://hancockshouseofhappy.blogspot.com

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  3. Amazing what a little paint will do! Thanks for linking up to Mad Skills Monday!

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  4. Cute transformation. These were all the rage in the seventies when ladies did ceramics at ceramics studios. My late mother-in-law made me this in a beige color & it was made to hold bathroom cleanser (like Comet). She kept hers on the bathroom counter next to the sink. Today we don't use Comet in the can like back then. You could also put parmesan cheese in it.

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  5. Woof! Yeah, that is a big improvement!

    Thanks for linking up to the Mad Skills party!

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  6. It's amazing what a little paint can do. So pretty!

    I am hosting a giveaway and would love it if you checked it out!

    Laura @ along for the ride

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  7. This is adorable. I have the perfect little house for this little guy on my blog...come check it out! Thanks for sharing on Modern Craftswoman Monday! Rory

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  8. I've been on a bird kick lately so I'm lovin' this little guy. He turned out really cute!

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  9. awwwwwwww, I'm sooooooooooo into birds, that is ADORABLE!!!!!! :) Thanks for linking to gettin' crafty on hump day!!!!!!!!!! :)

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  10. whoa! that was one ugly bird!! you gave it a make-over and i'm sure it's VERY thankful :) :) :)

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  11. This project made me heart go pitter pat. Well done.

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  12. Very cute, a nice project that satisfies in it's simplicity and instant gratification!
    Thanks for linking to Wednesday Gratitude, have a great week.
    XO
    Heidi - Heart and Home

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  13. Thanks for linking up to Make My Style Mondays. Hope to see you next week.
    Make sure you check out the wrap up and join follow friday!

    ~L~

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  14. Aw, he is so cute! Isn't it great what a coat of paint can do?

    Thank you for participating in the Creative Therapy Session at Life in the Pitts

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