Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Itty Bitty Eiffels

Wow does time fly when you are trying to burn the candle at both ends!
I did finally manage to get a "craft" item done though for which I am thrilled...
I started with these cute little Eiffel tower birdhouses that I found on sale at Michael's for $1.79 each!

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After sanding and priming them I decided to wallpaper the flat surfaces and paint the remaining wood edges with pastel, metallic paint in pink, blue and platinum.
I also replaced the wood tops with crystals to which I added a bouquet of small posies. 







The wallpaper was downloaded from the The Graphic's Fairy blog, of course, (isn't she just amazing) and was applied with Mod Podge. 
I am hoping to sell them at the craft show I am doing the first week of December, fingers crossed! Or I may list them in my Etsy store (I have so little patience)!

If you noticed the wallpapered, green box the Eiffels are sitting on, that is my next project and by the end of the week I should have at least one of my mini shelf units complete and ready to show! Stay tuned!
I hope everyone is well and having a great beginning to the Fall season!


Love ya ....
Tina xo





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  1. AnonymousSeptember 20, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    They are ADORABLE! What bird wouldn't love these? You'll sell these fast because they are just so pretty! Well done!

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  2. SharonSeptember 20, 2011 at 5:29 PM

    These are just charming, I don't know which one I think is best! I think maybe they all are! I'll bet it was fun, huh?

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  3. The Polka Dot ClosetSeptember 20, 2011 at 10:03 PM

    These are fabulous! I love them and the way you decorated them is perfect!!

    Carol

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  4. DianeSeptember 21, 2011 at 2:36 PM

    Oh, Oh, Oh,--Love, Love, Love!!!

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  5. HeatherSeptember 21, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    Too cute! and what an awesome price! You did a great job with them, they turned out so beautifully :)

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  6. Christine LeFeverSeptember 21, 2011 at 6:47 PM

    Ooh! I love, love, love them!

    Thank you for sharing. And, for what it's worth, it has been said by some great minds that the busiest people are the best ones to ask if you need help. They do know how to relegate their time effectively. You are so obviously one of those!

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  7. NancySeptember 23, 2011 at 4:43 PM

    I'm so jealous you have a Michael's nearby. I used to live near a Hobby Lobby years ago and always loved finding awesome clearance items. These are so cute, Tina. Great job!!

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  8. bellabooSeptember 24, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    You are so imaginative...they are really lovely,and would brighten up any garden. :0)

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  9. Beehive NeedleworksSeptember 24, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    Ohhh, LOVELY! I fear tho', that I would be covered in paint, paste, and paper! I shall look forward to ogling your next project. Keep those fingers busy...I am certain that you shall indeed.

    Happy day to you...

    Warmly,
    Judy

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  10. SharonSeptember 24, 2011 at 3:03 PM

    The towers are beautiful! Your artistic talent is amazing!!!

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  11. Pamela HoldermanSeptember 24, 2011 at 9:32 PM

    oh la la tres magnifique!!!

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  12. TanyaSeptember 26, 2011 at 9:33 AM

    The towers look great, wish I could find things like that here. Haven't found any craft stores here in Jamaica :( Thank you for all your lovely comments on my blog. You really brighten my day :)
    xx

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  13. Rebecca NelsonSeptember 26, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    I love your towers, Tina! OMGOSH....FAB! Hope you are better. Since I was away I didn't know you weren't doing well either. :( I'm so thankful I'm feeling almost normal again!

    xo~Rebecca

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  14. NancySeptember 28, 2011 at 5:41 AM

    PS - I tagged you for The Versatile Blogger Award on my blog today. If you don't participate in awards or memes, that's perfectly fine. Just wanted to let you know. :)

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  15. UnknownSeptember 30, 2011 at 7:14 AM

    Oh Tina, these are wonderful. I love Eiffel towers and what a creative bird house. I hope that lovely French birds find their way into these beautiful abodes.

    I love how you decorated the tops too.
    Karen

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  16. The Polka Dot ClosetOctober 8, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    Oh they are perfect! You did such a precise job and the crystals are the frosting on the cake, let us know how they sell and thank you for your kind words of congratulations, that means so much to me!

    Carol

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  17. SuzanneOctober 14, 2011 at 11:09 PM

    Hi Tina~ What a fun project! These are so cute. I'll have to visit your Etsy shop!

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Thank you so much for taking the time to visit and for leaving a comment. It truly brightens my day to read your thoughtful remarks!
Tina xo

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