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Birdhouse With Bird Cutout

 Birdhouse With Bird Cutout, large

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Birdhouse With Bird Cutout

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Item# 30641
Craft this darling wooden birdhouse with Martha Stewart Crafts® paints & stencils.
Project Instructions»

Step 1 Base coat birdhouse as follows and let dry:

Front – Marmalade

Sides and back – Wedding Cake

Roof – Wedding Cake

Base – Surf

Trim – Wedding Cake

Step 2 When dry, sand smooth. Reapply base colors and let dry.

Step 3 To create an overall floral pattern on sides and back, position small flower stencil where desired and stencil design randomly with Marmalade.

Step 4 Stencil a larger floral design on the front of the birdhouse with Wedding Cake.

Step 5 Apply Weather Crackle Effect over the roof. Allow to dry.

Step 6 When crackle effect is dry, brush Surf liberally over crackle effect in a slip-slap motion. Do NOT over-stroke as crackling will begin immediately. Allow to dry.

Materials List»
    Martha Stewart Crafts™ Acrylic Craft Paint, Satin – Wedding Cake, Marmalade, Surf
    Martha Stewart Crafts™ Weather Crackle Effect
    Martha Stewart Crafts™ Adhesive Stencils – Blossoms
    Martha Stewart Crafts™ Foam Pouncers
    Martha Stewart Crafts™ Utility Brush Set
    Birdhouse with Bird Cutout, Large
    Brush Basin (or Water Container)
    Foam Plates
    Paper Towel
    Sandpaper, Fine Grit
Tips»
Use one small stencil such as a flower design to create an overall pattern; position the stencil at different angles to create the desired look.
Craft Time: 60+ minutes

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