Thursday, January 26, 2012

Artful Bird Cottage & PPF #46

 i was amazed the first time i saw an apple gourd ...
it looks just like a giant apple!
 a perfect critter cottage for my bird friends
has a 1&1/2 inch centered hole
about 3 inches above the floor
wire hanger with wooden beads
a natural twig perch

 "an apple a day ... keeps the Dr. away"
somebody said!
heart shaped apples in the tree

finished with organic shellac to seal the surface
complete with 4 drainage holes
in the critter cottage bottom!
up for sale in my Etsy studio soon!

Visit Paint Party Friday where artists have been gathering for 46 weeks (painting and partying!).  Kristin and Eva's creation!  I've been there since the beginning!  Sure I missed a few weeks ... and I really missed them during those weeks.  Wish every day was Paint Party Friday!

Have a GREAT weekend!

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24 comments:

  1. NettyJanuary 27, 2012 at 8:06 AM

    wow they are totally amazing, love them all. Happy PPF, Annette x

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  2. EVAJanuary 27, 2012 at 8:45 AM

    APPLE gourds! Wow! Definitely I have never heard of them but they are fascinating and your painting on them - wonderful! (I keep looking for the worm to poke his head out of that hole...)

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  3. maddyroseJanuary 27, 2012 at 9:03 AM

    I've never seen an apple gourd and am really impressed with what you've done with this one. Happy PPF.

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  4. ChristineJanuary 27, 2012 at 10:29 AM

    This is wonderful, they do look just like apples!

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  5. Ayala ArtJanuary 27, 2012 at 12:53 PM

    Gourds are one of the best things in nature! Very pretty houses you have here, your birdies will love them! ♥

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  6. carlareyJanuary 27, 2012 at 1:59 PM

    Dang this is cute! I'm surprised you don't have birds pecking at your windows asking when it will be available to rent.

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  7. Tracey FKJanuary 27, 2012 at 3:23 PM

    These are so totally awesome.... they are fun and whimsical but are also just so freaking cool!!!! happy ppf

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  8. carol l mckennaJanuary 27, 2012 at 3:33 PM

    Awesome creation ~ an apple ~ wow! ~namaste, Carol (Share the Creative Journey) Happy PPF

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  9. WrightStuffJanuary 27, 2012 at 3:38 PM

    It looks so cosy - like a critter boutique hotel!

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  10. Mimi Torchia Boothby WatercolorsJanuary 27, 2012 at 3:41 PM

    Gourd painting! now that looks like fun. Happy PPF

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  11. SHERI COOKJanuary 27, 2012 at 4:23 PM

    How charming is this Bird House?!
    Amazing how much the gourds look like apples.
    Happy PPF!
    Sheri Cook/HappyHorseStudio

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  12. EVAJanuary 27, 2012 at 5:51 PM

    When I look at your comments here, Ger - I see "reply" so I guess you figured it out! (Which is great because I don't know what, if anything, I did to get it! lol)

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    1. ger chouinardJanuary 29, 2012 at 6:10 PM

      Thx Eva! I did figure it out ... but never would have know about it if it wasn't for you! Thx for sharing! Happy PPF on a Sunday nite!

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  13. Mary C. NasserJanuary 27, 2012 at 5:54 PM

    So cute!
    The birds will love it! :)

    ♥♥♥
    Happy PPF!!
    Mary
    Mixed-Media Map Art

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  14. A'n'G JohnsonJanuary 27, 2012 at 11:47 PM

    thats a fancy smancy bird house!

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  15. Carrie MartinezJanuary 28, 2012 at 12:34 PM

    Those are the most adorable bird houses! Happy PPF :)

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  16. JulieJanuary 28, 2012 at 2:26 PM

    Just perfect, I love it!

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  17. SunshineshelleJanuary 28, 2012 at 8:06 PM

    I love this gourd, I haven't seen anything like this before & it's great! Happy PPF :)

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  18. AnneJanuary 28, 2012 at 8:49 PM

    Rich, beautiful colours. I love this.

    Happy PPF!!

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  19. DVArtistJanuary 29, 2012 at 2:45 PM

    Love your gourds. I too work with them. They make the best canvas. I bead most of mine.
    http://beadwright.blogspot.com/2010/02/beaded-gourds.html
    Nicole/Beadwright

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  20. Carola BartzJanuary 29, 2012 at 3:49 PM

    That's a wonderful bird cottage!!! What a great place to raise a family.

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  21. KokopelliJanuary 30, 2012 at 10:21 AM

    Soooooo cute!

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  22. KristinJanuary 30, 2012 at 1:11 PM

    WOW! Such a unique and cool idea! I am really impressed! Thanks for your kind visit and for sharing this with us here, xo

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  23. GlorV1January 31, 2012 at 11:03 AM

    Great gourds. They are just beautiful.

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thx for the note! i do appreciate your time!

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