Sunday, May 15, 2011

Watch The Birdie



This birdie box started out pretty much like this one.


A while back, I purchased a box full of cuckoo clock parts at the flea market.


I liked the birds and knew I could do something with them.

Vintage silverware boxes are one of my favorite things to redesign. Like this one.



After removing the interior, I attached one of my birds and painted the box white. I gave it a little distressing and kind of left it that way for a while. You can see it here in one of my previous posts.


After a while, I decided I didn't want it white, but subtle shades of soft blue and white. So, I alternated blue and white paint and gave it a light sanding.



I added a little crystal knob....


and wallpapered the interior.



She can now work as a dresser box, a place for the remote, or storage for any other small item.


I have special plans for this box. Check back soon to see what it is.

WATCH THE BIRDIE

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19 comments:

  1. VictoriaMay 15, 2011 at 4:48 PM

    That is beautiful Rosemary, I love the bird! When you have a chance will you do me a big favor and visit my blog. I need help with some faux tiles I bought, I want to somehow make them look rusty but they're polystyrene so I have no clue how to go about it!

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  2. DebbiedoosMay 15, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    That is awesome! I love the texture and interest it adds. Thanks for sharing with my newbie party.

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  3. Ann from On Sutton PlaceMay 15, 2011 at 6:57 PM

    Thanks for visiting my blog. I'm a new follower. I can't believe you've only been blogging a month. You are well on your way already! Thanks for sharing the lovely box. I can't wait to see what you do with it. Have a great week...~Ann

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  4. PamMay 15, 2011 at 7:54 PM

    That turned out great. Very nice.

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  5. SJ @ Homemaker On A DimeMay 15, 2011 at 8:43 PM

    The birdies added depth and dimension! Really appreciate you sharing this great post with us at the Creative Bloggers' Party & Hop.

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  6. How ToMay 15, 2011 at 8:57 PM

    Wow -I love how you came up with a beautiful reuse for those clock parts.

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  7. Thoughtfully Blended HeartsMay 15, 2011 at 9:31 PM

    Such a beautiful redesign!!! I've always loved old flatware boxes!!!

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  8. KarenMay 15, 2011 at 11:11 PM

    Just beautiful Rosemary! Great vision.

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  9. CJ FossMay 15, 2011 at 11:12 PM

    What a great idea. I have been buying silverplate for my son's upcoming wedding and find myself with a small collection of boxes that I didn't know what to do with but couldn't part with. Now I know what to do! Thanks!~CJ

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  10. savvycityfarmerMay 16, 2011 at 7:44 AM

    I think you're on to something ... you little chickadee

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  11. ReneeMay 16, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    That looks great, I love the cuckoo clock parts! The bird looks amazing!

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  12. VictoriaMay 16, 2011 at 1:28 PM

    Me again Rosemary! I just wanted to thank you so much for the advice re: painting my tiles. I'm going to order an extra one just to play with so we'll see how it goes!

    Thank you:)

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  13. B. LynnMay 16, 2011 at 2:17 PM

    I love it! Can't wait to see what you have planned for this adorable box!
    Thanks for stopping by and following along!

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  14. Emily at The Fine HouseMay 16, 2011 at 4:30 PM

    That's beautiful! Great idea to use old silverware boxes!

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  15. Lauren @ My Wonderfully MadeMay 16, 2011 at 5:26 PM

    This is just beautiful! Love the details on these pieces and the blue/white color really brings them all out!

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  16. lvroftiquesMay 16, 2011 at 9:16 PM

    Love it Rosemary! I thought that birdie looked familiar....I have a matching cuckoo clock. What a great way to repurpose! Vanna

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  17. Debra@CommonGroundMay 19, 2011 at 6:50 PM

    Just gorgeous! you are so smart!!!

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  18. klulessMay 21, 2011 at 4:39 PM

    Great rescue - I love how it turned out!

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  19. Cindy @ Dwellings-The Heart of Your HomeMay 23, 2011 at 7:40 AM

    Oh so pretty, what a sweet piece! Thanks so much for visiting and for your sweet comments! Following you :)
    Blessings,
    Cindy

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