The dates are set for our upcoming party! It will be self-linking and self swapping.
Beth and I will co-hostess the day and hope you can all join us. If you aren't a crafter and don't have a hand decorated birdhouse to share, feel free to show pictures of a favorite birdhouse in your home or gardens.
The mini birdhouses I have used are 99 cents at Michaels or Hobby Lobby. Wooden, or paper, or chipboard, they have a lot to chose from for under $3.
I've enjoyed hosting "What do you LOVE about your home?" and "What do you love about your Holiday Home?". Now for spring, I thought that "What do you love about your Birdie's Home?" would be a welcome party.
Beth will makde up this button, feel free to post it on your site if you want to participate.
And, as promised, here are the dates and the information about the events. Hope to see you and all your feathered friends there!
Celebrate Spring with Beth and Karla for their
“Bling your Birdhouse” Challenge!
(Other wise known as “What do you LOVE about your birdie’s home?”)
This is a SELF-linking and SELF-swapping challenge.
Show photos on your blog of a birdhouse you have embellished, in any way your artistic heart desires. If you aren’t an artist, you can share pictures of your favorite bird’s happy home.
Leave a comment with Beth or Karla (or both) on THURSDAY MARCH 27TH. Both artists will be showing their own blingy birdhouses that day. This is where the “self linking” comes in. Make sure that your URL is in the comment so everyone can come to visit and admire your birdie’s home after reading your comment.
If you want to buy/sell/or trade your creation with another artist, make sure you include that info in your post. This is where the “self swapping” comes in. If you are up for a swap, want to sell the house, or simply want to keep and enjoy it yourself, let everyone know.
Want some help with ideas for birdhouse décor? Bling kits will be for sale at Karla’s Etsy Shop and at Beth’s too. They will be filled with fun vintage touches to make your bird’s abode something really special.
And for a tutorial before the big day, join Karla on her blog Monday February 25TH. She’ll take you through the steps on a couple of different birdhouse styles. Also check out Beth’s blog posting HERE for photos of a Shabby Chic neighborhood she has designed for her feathered friends.
these houses are all so cute...now the pressure is on to make something fabulous! LOL! this is going to be lots of fun:)
Posted by: Lori | February 11, 2008 at 10:27 PM
I can't wait! The wheels are turning!
Posted by: robin~thrifty miss priss | February 11, 2008 at 10:37 PM
I'm looking forward to your tutorial.
~elaine!
Posted by: Elaine L. | February 11, 2008 at 11:08 PM
I was lead to your blog by ivory blush rose's blog. I was a swap buddy and saw your blog. I'm so glad I found your site and will make it a regular! Your birdie houses are beautiful! Thanks for the visual candy. M :-)
Posted by: LadyMarcia | February 11, 2008 at 11:12 PM
Sounds like fun! Decorating a birdhouse is on my list of things to try. Yours are adorable. I especially like the tall and narrow house with the pretty pink rose and manuscript roof.
Posted by: Jessica | February 11, 2008 at 11:13 PM
So cute!!! I love the birdhouses!
Posted by: Alice W. of Painted White | February 12, 2008 at 02:32 AM
The birdhouses are all so pretty. I'm not that great of a painter so I'm not sure I'd be able to pull one off. Maybe I'll try in the future when I get more time. I'm trying to work on at least one project a day. I'll be back later to view your latest and greatest. Take care.
Posted by: Jenny | February 12, 2008 at 03:13 AM
Hi Karla,
I would love to join in with this challenge. Since I am only new to blogging I am unsure how I post the button on my site. If you can let me know that will be great.
Cheers Linda
Posted by: linda | February 12, 2008 at 06:28 AM
Beautiful birdhouses! I wish to participate in this challenge.
Posted by: María Elena | February 12, 2008 at 07:12 AM
Very cool idea! I can't wait to see everyone's creations!
Posted by: Terri Steffes | February 12, 2008 at 11:22 AM
Karla, your bird houses are so charming !!!!! Clarice
Posted by: clarice | February 12, 2008 at 11:28 AM
These are lovely birdhouses. I have a couple of fabulous ones around here, but now I might have to make one or two as well!
Posted by: Oliver Rain | February 12, 2008 at 12:26 PM
Hi Karla, Your site is beautiful. I look forward to spending time in this eye candy store!
Posted by: Brenda | February 12, 2008 at 03:06 PM
just went to beth's nest and asked for a wrental application...
hugz
Posted by: Barbara Burkard | February 12, 2008 at 03:29 PM
These are so wonderful, Karla! They almost look like wee confections! How fun! Your work is absolutely lovely.
Posted by: Jeanie | February 12, 2008 at 04:00 PM
These are so wonderful, Karla! They almost look like wee confections! How fun! Your work is absolutely lovely.
Posted by: Jeanie | February 12, 2008 at 04:00 PM
I love that you and Beth work together on these fabulous ideas.
Karla
Posted by: Karla | February 12, 2008 at 06:27 PM
What fun this is going to be. I bought my birdhouse today and have been thinking about ideas. Look forward to your tutorial on the 25th. I also looking so forward to receiving my book, from what I've seen it's fantastic.
Karen
Posted by: Karen Young | February 12, 2008 at 06:53 PM
I'm in :) Looks like lots of fun- posted a link to it on my blog :)
crystal:)
Posted by: Crystal | February 12, 2008 at 10:26 PM
Hi Karla, I'm a new blogger and I'm out blog surfing this evening. I love your blog and wanted to just introduce my self!
Posted by: Anita @ The Pink Funny Farm | February 13, 2008 at 12:12 AM
Oh, karla you have the best ideas! Sounds like fun!
Posted by: michelle | February 13, 2008 at 06:25 PM
Hi Karla! I'm pretty new to blogging, and this will be the first challenge that I've entered, but I couldn't resist! Your birdhouses look so sweet. I already have some ideas of how to decorate mine, and I'm also looking forward to your tutorial. Thanks!
Posted by: Pat | February 14, 2008 at 10:59 AM
I can't wait. Sounds like fun and I would love to be involved. Happy Valentines ~ Lynn
Posted by: Lynn @ theVintageNest | February 14, 2008 at 02:01 PM
i want to play! when i leave NJ where am i headed!
xoxo kEcIA
Posted by: kecia | February 14, 2008 at 08:55 PM
What a cool idea! I have a blinged out "Pink Palace" that I'll post on that day :)
Take care
Nerissa
Posted by: Nerissa | February 14, 2008 at 10:54 PM
Hi, Karla! I'm in--sounds like a fun challenge. Just think how happy some birdies are gonna be! Looking forward to your tutorial...your work is so gorgeous!
Posted by: Marilyn | February 15, 2008 at 02:17 AM
Great idea! So charming.
Posted by: Artsy | February 15, 2008 at 07:20 AM
Sounds fun! I was going to make some up anyways!
Posted by: Michelle | February 18, 2008 at 06:58 PM
Hi Karla,
Sounds like alot of fun! Your bird houses are so beautiful and so creative! You and Beth have some great ideas. Sorry I missed the cookbook swap. That sounded divine!
Kitty
Posted by: Kitty | February 21, 2008 at 06:02 AM
Oh i am soooo going to be in on this one! What fun!
Shannon xo
Posted by: Shannon (Paint Mine Pink) | March 04, 2008 at 07:50 PM
Hello, I just love this idea and can not wait to join in!
Siobhan xo
Posted by: Siobhan | March 10, 2008 at 05:36 PM
these are soooo gorgeous! Love your blog!
Posted by: claudette flanigan | March 26, 2008 at 12:12 PM
Hi Karla,
I can't wait to see all the Blinged bird houses today and new you have made to, very exciting I hope this is the Party post I'm ment to leave my comment on, Also I hope you and your family have had a wonderful Easter Break, and had the chance to catch up with hubby as well.
Ok i'm hoping everyone has listed the houses as I off to take a look now,
Hugs
Kirstie.
Posted by: Kirstie | March 26, 2008 at 06:48 PM
You and Beth have some great ideas. Sorry I missed the cookbook swap. That sounded divine!
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