I love having a wreath up on the door of the house. Now that the holidays are over I wanted to replace the evergreen one with something wintery that I could keep up until it was time for spring.
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I was inspired by the all the cardinals I've seen around the backyard lately. I couldn't find a cardinal large enough but this blue bird had the right shape.
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A little coating of the mod podge
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and glitter (from the Martha collection) and this little guy is well on his way to becoming a full-fledged cardinal.
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I think the bird is going to need at least one more coat of glitter and a few other details. I'm also trying to decide if I want to add any glitter to these white beads or leave them as they are.
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I can't wait to finish this up and hang it on the door.
Can't wait to see the final product! :)
ReplyDeleteme too! and i think you should leave the beads as they are- so classic and lovely
ReplyDeleteClever,, will do the job..Can't wait to see finished wreath.. I love grapevine wreaths..
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Thanks Ladies! I'll be sure to post the finished product. Angelina I think I'm leaning the same way about those white beads.
ReplyDeleteLook's good so far -- oh the wonder's of glitter!! Can't wait to see the finished product!! :)
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