Wednesday, April 21, 2010

The Birdhouse...

I make these birdhouses that look like vintage trailers. I have 2 in my yard. After about 4 years, they start looking a little pitiful, but until I can replace them, I don't want to take them down because the birds love them and we usually end up with 2 sets of babies out of each one every year.

This one has even lost it's wheels...



Both have nests in them already this year...


I made this one for the Hillbilly auction but I just don't like it. It's too plain. Should I add a lightning bolt down the side like the green and white one has? Any ideas on how I can make it more appealing? I think I've been looking at it too long and now I don't know what else to do.



I'm going to take the wings off and re-do them. I don't like the shape. I'm thinking maybe I'll just tear off some of the stuff and re-paint it. Any ideas?
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10 comments:

  1. kateApril 21, 2010 at 10:13 AM

    It does need something....maybe google "vintage trailers" to get some ideas to paint it authentically.

    I love these, though; you are so creative!! I'm going to bid on that for sure. I hope you make more for the auction....I want a yellow/orange?white one....

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  2. kateApril 21, 2010 at 10:15 AM

    Here's a book Anna and I love; about a man and his "little dog Dee" who go camping in their trailer which is darling (pictured on the cover).

    http://www.amazon.com/Camping-Spree-Mr-Magee/dp/0811836037

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  3. kateApril 21, 2010 at 10:16 AM

    Window and curtains!!! That's what yours needs.

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  4. JodiApril 21, 2010 at 2:22 PM

    Kate, it HAS windows! That's actually where I get all my inspiration. I bought a book several years ago that is all old trailers. I definately think it needs repainting.

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  5. JodiApril 21, 2010 at 2:24 PM

    I love that book cover! I've even made some that shape. Maybe I'll do that paint scheme. Looks cute!

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  6. UnknownApril 21, 2010 at 3:46 PM

    Go on the http://www.sistersonthefly.com site and they have pictures of all the members trailers...so cute .Good ideas... Red racing strip around middle would be good...

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  7. JodiApril 22, 2010 at 5:20 AM

    Thanks ladies, I'll let you know what it looks like when I'm done.

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  8. UnknownApril 22, 2010 at 8:58 AM

    I think you should make a bird house like an old weathered barn. Something I could never do.

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  9. DeeApril 22, 2010 at 1:15 PM

    You ARE creative. I love the trailerhouses and its so great that the birds love them too. They don't care at all what condition they're in----they just move right in.

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  10. jaciApril 25, 2010 at 8:02 PM

    Dang nabbit - Ah lived in one of them thar trailers onc't. But they needs a hitch in front...

    Maybe a picket fence? Those really are clever!

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