Monday, July 9, 2012

Gourd Birdhouse

Last fall I purchased a gourd for the purpose of making a birdhouse. I dried it all winter in a dry, cool spot, I chose my garage.  I finally got around to drilling a hole for the opening and and painting it.  Be sure it is totally dry--shake it to hear the seeds jingling.

I sprayed the gourd  with a primer first and then used a latex outdoor enamel spray paint to cover.



I hung it on our Weeping Spruce tree and I like the blue and green combination.

Linking with Sally for Blue Monday  http://smilingsally.blogspot.com
Ann

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13 comments:

  1. Gemma Wiseman aka Pamela AdamsJuly 9, 2012 at 2:55 PM

    A great idea for a gourd - so practical and colourful!

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  2. Sandi @the WhistleStop CafeJuly 9, 2012 at 4:45 PM

    Of course you painted it BLUE!
    :-)
    Love it~

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  3. joanneJuly 9, 2012 at 4:55 PM

    a beautiful shade of blue....I love the idea, and your dedication....

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  4. joyh82July 9, 2012 at 5:02 PM

    My husband grows these..great idea and love that shade of blue.

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  5. SmilingSallyJuly 9, 2012 at 5:05 PM

    That is blue-tiful! I do like it on the spruce.

    Happy Blue Monday, Ann.

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  6. The French HutchJuly 9, 2012 at 7:12 PM

    A beautiful color you choose for the gourd. Love it on the beautiful Weeping Spruce. Loved your Independence Day post too. Love JC.
    Hope you have a nice week Ann.

    ~Emily
    The French Hutch

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  7. Chubskulit RoseJuly 9, 2012 at 8:27 PM

    Nice touch!

    Visiting from Blue Monday, here's my lovely BLUE. Your comment will be greatly appreciated!!

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  8. Leah H.July 9, 2012 at 9:28 PM

    That is one beautiful gourd! Brilliant idea:)

    Visiting for Blue Monday- hope you can stop by..

    http://www.cassandrasminicorner.com/2012/07/glow-in-the-dark-mini-golf.html

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  9. Tina´s PicStoryJuly 9, 2012 at 11:50 PM

    cool birdhouse :)

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  10. Nancy McCarrollJuly 10, 2012 at 5:37 AM

    Pretty!! We get wasps galore if we try to hang anything.

    Nancy

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  11. AnonymousJuly 11, 2012 at 7:27 AM

    How fun! I love the color and I'm sure the birds will love it too!

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  12. Deborah Kay at The Paint SplashJuly 11, 2012 at 7:43 AM

    Love your gourd birdhose! See you FRIDAY!!!!

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  13. Tanya July 19, 2012 at 3:14 PM

    You've made some little bird very happy! XOXO

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