I can't stand to throw a even a tiny bit of pretty wallpaper, so I came up with a project to use those little scraps. I wrote a grant proposal, lobbied city hall, made lots of phone calls, and got TIF funds so I can rehab an urban neighborhood.
Ok, I didn't do any of those things- I just glued some wallpaper to birdhouses- but wouldn't they make a cheery neighborhood for our feathered friends to live?
I still have a little landscaping left to do.
Maybe I can take some cuttings from these paper flowers. I got a big group of little glass creamers in a box lot at an auction and thought they'd make cute mini vases.
Since I didn't have any real flowers- I made some with my handy flower punch and some craft wire.
I've been working on some hand sewing and embroidery projects- which is something different for me. I don't have projects done, but here are some little peeks at what I've been working on.
I'm doing this in a primitive style- which gives me an excuse for some uneven stitches!
Of course, anytime I get around a group of buttons, I have to pull the white, cream & ecru ones out and see how they look together.
That's a very cute, resourceful project.(I never know what to do with my scraps...they're too good to throw away!) Looks like you created my dream neighborhood!
Samantha
Posted by: Samantha | January 28, 2008 at 03:56 PM
I want to live in that little town. They are lovely. I love the paper flowers in the cream containers, too cute!
Posted by: PLO | January 28, 2008 at 03:58 PM
Can I live next door? They are so cute! I almost picked up a wooden birdhouse at Michaels on Friday. Next time I will!
Posted by: Jessica | January 28, 2008 at 04:41 PM
omg!!! girl everything is fabulous!!!
your bird houses rock!!!
great job!
jessi
Posted by: jessi nagy | January 28, 2008 at 05:30 PM
Those houses are precious! Love them!
Posted by: Jessica | January 28, 2008 at 05:59 PM
How cool! Great job!
-Lolly
Posted by: Lolly | January 28, 2008 at 06:34 PM
What a sweet neighborhood, I would love to move in! xo, suzy
Posted by: suzy | January 28, 2008 at 07:13 PM
Your bird houses are wonderful. I really like the way that you have presented them. Lovely.
-Cookiesunshine
Posted by: CookieSunshine | January 28, 2008 at 09:05 PM
Such pretty birdhouses!! You are one more effecient gal using all those scraps up!! I love everything you make, Beth!
Stephanie
Angelic Accents
Posted by: Stephanie | January 28, 2008 at 09:40 PM
I don't know which I love more?! The birdhouses...love that idea!! The paper flowers...love that too!! Or your beautiful stitching and the pretty buttons! Very inspiring!!!
Posted by: bethany | January 28, 2008 at 09:53 PM
Well I just love all of it. I adore old buttons. I am making a birthday card for my sister using some...Mary
Posted by: Mary Issabella | January 28, 2008 at 09:57 PM
The bird houses are lovely! Very cheerful! I love the buttons, I should work on mine...but then again, some other day! Your needlword peeks are pretty! Bet you have some wonderful projects!
Posted by: *Heidi* | January 28, 2008 at 11:35 PM
Very sweet birdhouses, just in time for spring migration, eh?
I love the peek at the embroidery on the pink and rust - love the two colors together - now I'm feeling the need to play with my pink and orange fabrics. Dang, just what I needed - another idea I can't shake.
Posted by: Laume | January 29, 2008 at 02:46 AM
Those birdhouses are just so sweet. Great use of wallpaper left overs.
Have fun with the needlework.
Alison
Posted by: Alison Gibbs | January 29, 2008 at 05:10 AM
your houses are just darling...what a wonderful idea to use up your scraps and create something beautiful:)
Posted by: Lori | January 29, 2008 at 05:39 AM
Oh they are so cute! I bought some little bird houses that are now stuffed in a drawer somewhere-yours turned out so cute! The hand stitching is beautiful- I can't wait to see the finished project! Love those buttons!
Posted by: Robin~Thrifty Miss Priss | January 29, 2008 at 06:16 AM
The little houses are so cute and I really like the paper flowers too. But I especially love the embroidery project, that's the phase I'm in right now too. Can't wait to see the finished project.
c
Posted by: Cindy | January 29, 2008 at 11:04 AM
Love the bird houses and the little flowers. But, your sewing and stitching sneak peeks look intriguing.
Karen
Posted by: Karen Young | January 29, 2008 at 11:06 AM
Ilove all your creations -- the birdhouses a sweet idea -- i wanna play in that neighborhood . as for the buttons - my weakness -- whites and creams are my favorite -- and i am drooling over those -
what a great idea the heart charm on the button -- oh too too sweet -- I buy those little charms and keep them just to look at -- oh gotta make a crad with this button idea -- amazing -- Kathy
Posted by: kathy lowry | January 29, 2008 at 11:09 AM
Your post made me smile and laugh. Your birdhouses are so cute!
Karla
Posted by: Karla | January 29, 2008 at 11:29 AM
Is there a house left to rent? lol Very cute idea. Just found your blog. Come over for a visit.
Karen
Posted by: karen | January 29, 2008 at 03:07 PM
SWEET birdhouses! What a great way to use all that yummy vintage wallpaper!!! And that dish of buttons is GORGEOUS!
Posted by: beachy | January 29, 2008 at 03:07 PM
Those bird houses are SO cute! If I were a bird, that's where I would live! :)
Posted by: Bejeweled | January 29, 2008 at 03:46 PM
I love the neighborhood! I think Rachel Ashwel would love to live next door!
Posted by: meredith | January 29, 2008 at 04:18 PM
Home Sweet Home....darling little birdhoues. Love your pretty flowers in the creamers too. Linda
Posted by: linda | January 29, 2008 at 10:48 PM
I adore your bird houses!
Posted by: Monicaa | January 29, 2008 at 11:43 PM
Hi, I just found your blog via your comment on Beachys and I'm so glad I did. I love your little birdhouses what a great idea.
Cheers Linda
Posted by: linda | January 30, 2008 at 04:35 AM
Love those birdhouses Beth...and I can't wait to see your primitives, the stitches look beautiful, I'm so partial to prim.
Pam
Posted by: Pam blogcabinfever.typepad | January 30, 2008 at 11:21 AM
Hi, I see you love buttons as much as me. I saw your comment on Collen Moody's blog, I'm the Sally that shared the buttons, and I just had to look at your's. I love all your cards and tags, so many goodies!!
Posted by: Sally Case | January 30, 2008 at 12:44 PM
Can I live next door?
Posted by: karla nathan | January 30, 2008 at 09:05 PM
I've got my house all picked out. I'm a little bird brained lately so keep one vacant for me.
My Vintage Workshop newsletter came today and I saw some pretties made by you. Very nice!
Posted by: Betty @ She's Sew Pretty | January 30, 2008 at 10:30 PM
OH...those are CUTE!!! Everything is Beautiful!
Posted by: Vicki Chrisman | January 31, 2008 at 12:50 AM
Hi, Beth, thanks for stopping by to see me. Love your birdhouses, what a cute idea. I've always loved collecting wallpaper samples too. And your stitching & buttons project is very neat too.
Hope you'll come back & visit again.
Rhoda
Posted by: Rhoda | January 31, 2008 at 07:39 AM
Those are too sweet !! Cant wait to see the embroidered stuff !!
Posted by: Miss Rhea | January 31, 2008 at 11:43 AM
Every time I visit her blog encounter new things. The birdhouses are very beautiful .
Posted by: María Elena | January 31, 2008 at 05:20 PM
Oh can I move in too??? Love them!! And the lil flowers are too sweet!!!
Posted by: sharron | January 31, 2008 at 05:23 PM
I would totally live in that neighborhood!! And swin in the lovely button pool. :)
PS- I have tagged you. Check my blog as to what.
Posted by: Karin | January 31, 2008 at 07:27 PM
You clever girl! Love the house and I am "sigh" loving those cream colored buttons. Just look at the details on some of those!
Posted by: Ele | January 31, 2008 at 11:49 PM
Wonderful bird houses! And the bird scissors I love. Are they antique? I have one pair of antique bird scissors and many reproductions.
Posted by: Sissy | February 01, 2008 at 05:41 PM
Beautiful!! Those bird houses are to die for. Thanks so much for the eye candy
Nerissa
Posted by: nerissa | February 01, 2008 at 09:08 PM
I have to keep coming back and looking at these houses. By the way, in case you forgot, I am turning 50 on May 5th, and HINT HINT HINT HINT, I think these bird houses are just a perfect gift for just about anyone who loves birdies and wallpaper and cottages. If you know anyone like that, of course.
Posted by: Karla | February 02, 2008 at 01:17 AM
Of course, if you want to be my Valentine, that is even sooner.
Posted by: Karla | February 02, 2008 at 01:18 AM
Cute! Love everything, where didya get those birdhouses?
Posted by: carlene | February 04, 2008 at 08:11 PM
Somerset worthy!!!! Somebody needs to call them over!!
Posted by: phyllis | February 05, 2008 at 07:51 AM
are you accepting wrental applications? just need a place to perch for the spring...and perhaps wing in for the summer...just a little nest...i'm a good egg...
hugz... they are beautiful!
Posted by: Barbara Burkard | February 12, 2008 at 02:27 PM
love these little bird houses. I will have to come up with something quick for the event. I found out about it from Lynn's blog at the vintage nest. I am the new gal on the block. Sheri/ from The Pawsh Poodle Boutique. www.pawshpoodle.com
I will be back tomorrow....
Posted by: Sheri Ingrande | March 26, 2008 at 06:26 PM