It's Time to BLING YOUR BIRDHOUSE

Welcome to the Bling Your Birdhouse Party and Swap.  I've posted pictures of birdhouses (and some other things) I've decorated.  Make yourself at home by posting pictures of your birdhouses on your blog or Flickr site, and then leave a comment on my blog with a link back to your blog or Flickr pictures.  And don't forget to come back later to check out links that partiers have added throughout the day.  Make sure you visit the blog of my lovely co host Karla at Karla's Cottage to see her birdhouses ...at last count she had blinged 18 of them!!!  And make sure you leave a comment and a link there.

To celebrate the party, I'll be having two giveaways:

*the NEST banner pictured above

*a wallpaper birdhouse

To enter, just leave a comment on this post- you don't have to leave a link to be entered. I'll pick two winners on Saturday morning.  (Karla is having a give away,too)

First on our tour is this wallpaper subdivision.  The house at the top left is the clubhouse, and there's a pool round back for all the birdies to use.

Here's a close-up view- all of these houses are new and clean, never been lived in.  And the subdivision has strict rules about upkeep, no seeds on the ground, no droppings on the roofs.

The houses are well landscaped on all sides.  We have professional gardeners on staff to keep everything looking looking shipshape.

All houses come with detached garages for storage of sticks, twigs, threads and other nesting supplies.

Maybe you're looking for something a little bit more earthy, not quite so flowery- this might be just the ticket.

And check out that fenced in yard.

Looking for something a little more modest?  This is like the studio apartment of birdhouses.  Some people wouldn't even call it a birdhouse- some people would call it a cupboard-and they maybe right....

So little birdies, where do you want to live?

Better decide quickly, because it looks like there's a run on the housing market.

I have a couple more houses to show you.  This is one that I did about five years ago- gluing each one of those pearls individually- I must have been crazy.

But it did turn out pretty cool, so I decided to try another one.

Tell you what, my eyes aren't nearly as good as they were five years ago.  I only got three sides of this done before I said "enough".

Thanks so much for coming to the party- and don't forget to:

• leave a link in the comments so everyone can visit your birdhouses.
• leave a comment and you're automatically entered in my birdhouse and banner drawing.
• visit other partiers bird houses links and Karla's blog to find more birdhouse links.

Comments

[Mary Issabella]

They are so nice!!! I really enjoyed seeing them......Smiles

[Shannon (Paint Mine Pink)]

ooh Beth how can i choose which one i like most!!! They are all GORGEOUS...oooooohhhweeeee i do like the one with the sheet music and the lil' nest sign above the front door...soo sweet.

My bird house is all up and running now so id loved for everyone to pop in and say hi.
I'll be off to do the rounds soon :)

http://shannonthompson.blogspot.com/

Thanks again for hosting this with Karla!

Hugs,
Shannon.

[karla nathan]

Oh wow, love the banner! And the house with the "nest" sign too. Well, all of them.

[Karen Young]

Beth, love the banner and the wallpaper subdivision is so neat. I love the tour you took us on. But, the pearl encrusted houses are fantastic.
thank you for putting this together for us.
My contribution is up and I invite everyone over to take a peek.
http://bluemuf.blogspot.com/

Karen

[Jeanne]

Hi Beth,

Such beautiful birdhouses you have! Thanks for co-hosting this party with Karla!
I just put the last bit of bling on my birdhouses. You can see them here:

http://jeanneszewczyk.blogspot.com/2008/03/bling-your-birdhouse-party.html

xo
jeanne

[Betty @ She's Sew Pretty]

Cute. Cute. Cute! I can't choose one. They're all so cute. Come see my foofed up house. This was lots of fun. Thanks Beth!

[Terisa]

Love the pearl bling!
You're all invited to run over to my place to continue the party.
Don't forget to enter my giveaway!
Terisa
http://www.sabiiwabii.blogspot.com/

[Sheri Ingrande]

O.k. so I posted a bit early just in case I get busy tomorrow. I found out at the last minute and had to be apart 0f my first blogging exchange. This is great fun....I love bird houses, bird cages and little fake birdies. The real ones make me nervous-parrots and such. I would love for anybody and everybody to visit my blog. You can hit my website @http://www.pawshpoodle.com and click on my blog from my home page or you can go straight to my blog @http://pawshpoodle.blogspot.com I will make my rounds and visit as many as I can tomorrow too. Sheri

[michelle]

Oh this is so much fun! I love seeing how the birdy housing market is booming! My little house is over at my blog:
http://ginghamworld.blogspot.com/
Thanks for hosting!

[Rachael]

Nice subdivisons, personally I am a wallpaper kind of girl, love the idea of the garage for storage of supplies, after all thats what I use ours for!!!
Love, love all your nests, I am sure they will sell quick smart to some lucky birds.
Love the banner as well:)
Rachael
http://theroseroomnz.blogspot.com/

[Alison Gibbs]

Oh what gorgeous birdhouses and I love that Nest banner
Alison

[Karoline]

Hi Beth! Thanks so much for hosting the party! Love your wallpaper subdivision. I want to win the Nest banner :o) - it's so cool! Please stop by my place for a visit.
http://www.cherishedvintage.blogspot.com
-Karoline

[Elly]

Thank you so much for hosting this party! And oh my, what a beautiful birdhouses you've made! And I especially love your banner, it's really gorgeous! I finished my birdhouses this morning and you can see them on my blog. Thanks again!

[linda and laura Lilly cottage]

Hi Beth, I love your little birdhouse village and that NEST banner is just beautiful, I need that NEST banner....wings crossed. Hope you are having a wonderful day flapping here there and everywhere in blogland. kiss noises Linda Lilly Cottage.

[karen]

Beth, these are amazing birdhouses. Thank you for hosting this fun party. the banner is perfect. Stop by and see my birdhouses and once again thank you for your inspiration. Karen

http://karenharveycox.blogspot.com
A Scrapbook of Inspiration

[linda and laura Lilly cottage]

Popped back again to say seriously inspired by all your beauties and have stepped out of the birdhouse(box) with our birdhouse feature, come and visit us and see... http://lillycottage.typepad.com I shall put some seed out.... Kiss noises Linda Lilly Cottage.

[María Elena]

Yes,you employs time paste such pearl. You watch the roof of the mine.

[Robin~Thrifty Miss Priss]

Oh Beth, they are just beautiful! I love the neighborhood! The banner is wonderful too! I like the fact that your houses also have the option of the detatched garage! LOL! Thank you for hosting the party today, and inspiring so many of us to be creative! -by the way....LOVE the totally blinged birdhouse with the pearls!

[sonya]

good morning. your vintage wallpaper houses are the hit of the neighborhood. gorgeous! i really like your nest banner. thanks so much for hosting such a wonderful event. stope by and check out my first showing today...
have a great one,
sonya
www.loveofyellowroses.blogspot.com

[Tamy]

What a wealth of talent!!
Who knew that Birds could live in such unadulterated luxury.
Beth, you are truly talented. I love them all....Thanks for hosting/motivating. I had never even thought about "blinging" a birdhouse!!! Lovely....
www.simplymein.typepad.com

[Lori]

Beth, your houses are gorgeous!!! and i just LOVE the nest banner, so so so sweet!!! the house with the individually glued pearls? STUNNING!!! my post is up now, come and see:
http://faeriewindow.blogspot.com

thanks for hosting the fun party!!!

[Karin]

Beth! They are trés belle! Love that Nest house with the fence. Just up my alley!!
I cannot believe the Pearl House. You are amazing.
Such a fun idea. I am winging off to see more. :)

[Jeanie]

How fun is this! The banner is amazing! I have to return later this morning and really take my time looking at everything!

Meanwhile, I invite everyone to stop by The Marmelade Gypsy and check out my birdies' (and fairies') homes at http://themarmeladegypsy.blogspot.com/2008/03/blinging-my-birdhouse.html

jeanie

[Dana]

Those houses are great! I especially like the ones you did with the jewelry bits (before your eyes gave out ;) I'd love to enter!

Thanks for the very nice giveaway!

Dana
d08@goldingers.com

[Siobhan]

Hello Beth,

Your birdhouses are so beautiful! Well done!!! You really have gone all out on these...wow.

You can visit my birdhouse here- http://vintagemosaicboutique.blogspot.com/2008/03/bling-your-birdhouse.html

I can not wait to see all the wonderful birdhouses out there today!

Thankyou so much for hosting a fantastic event!

Siobhan.

[Amy]

Hi Beth,
Thank you so much for hosting this fun day! Your birdhouses are so beautiful. I love the pearl encrusted one. Come by and visit my entry at my blog:

www.winterberrycreek.blogspot.com

Enjoy the day everyone! Amy :)

[fromthepines]

Beth,
I love your banner! Neat idea.

Cheryl

[Amy]

Hi Beth,
Thought I would try to direct link my blinged out birdhouse site. I was never good with computers! Come by and see my blinged out house. Enjoy your day everyone! Amy

http://winterberrycreek.blogspot.com/

[jessi nagy]

just gorgeous!!
they are all spectacular!!!
i did a little vintage wallpaper bling myself!
com on over and see.
oxoxox,
jessi

[Carla]

Hi Beth, I'm new to blogging and found you through Karla through Somerset Life. Your party is a real feast for the eyes! Your nest banner is gorgeous and the winner of it is lucky indeed. My brand new blog site could use a lot of things, but especially some comments, so I hope everyone will stop by http://www.myvintagevignettes.blogspot.com.

[Victoria]

Loved the pearl house... I can't believe how long that must have taken you!

Victoria x

[Joy]

... You put so much into this and it shows! The pearl birdhouse - AMAZING!

I was lazy and just bought an antique bird cage, but it is GRAND! ;)

Joy

[Joy]

Woops, here's my link!

http://www.thejoyof.blogspot.com/

[Cindy (JunqueArt)]

Oh wow! What fun houses! Love them all! Thanks so much for hosting this fun party!

I would like to invite everyone to take a peek at my birdie abode! It's available for Giveaway!

http://cindygilstrap.typepad.com/junqueart/

Happy Party Day!

[jennalee]

Love your birdhouses. They are awesome. Here's mine.

artrageousafternoon.blogspot.com

[karla nathan]

Great party so far, huh? I've not been all the way around yet to see everyone, but sure have enjoyed my visits so far.

By the way have I seen that rose and blue bird fabric before? It is wonderful.

[Wendy Schoonhoven]

OMG how do you come up with ideas like this... I'm totally stunned by the birdshouses you showed us, tfs, I will surely stop by again real soon,xxxWendy.

[Darcy]

This is so much fun to see everyone's creations! My daughter and I each created one (I think hers is cuter!). Would love to have you visit at http://www.pinkpersimmon.typepad.com.

We are a new papercrafting company that will open our online store sometime in late April. If you are interested in joining our newsletter and would like to enter our grand opening drawing (for some clear acrylic stamp sets), please note that in your comment! These will be newly designed stamps by my sister, Judi and they are full of vintage cuteness!

[Rhonda]

http://rhondamum.blogspot.com/2008/03/welcome-to-my-bird-home-door-is-open.html

COME ON BY AND VISIT MY BIRDIE HOME!

I love all of your homes and I thank you so much for hosting this wonderful event. It has really helped me to grow as an artists!

OH MY GOSH! I simply ADORE your jeweled birdhouse. That is remarkable and I must make one! Your work is amazing and I would be honored to win anything that you have created!

Hope you will visit and have a great day as well!

Chirp! Chirp!
Rhonda...

[from my cherry heart]

Ouuuuu Beth I love your sweet bird houses!
You are so creative!
I'd love to live in any one of them!

Hugz, Dolly

[jennalee]

my comment got mixed up with someone elses. So I am trying again. Beth, love your birdhouses, amazing. Check out mine, it's a giveaway.

[Lolly]

Count me in on your giveaway! I couldn't get my act together this time to bling a birdhouse but I will enjoy looking at everyone elses! Yours are wonderful!
~Lolly

[Kelley]

This so much fun-what a creative group. BTW I love the pearled birdie home. Thanks for hosting.
www.teacupmosaics.blogspot.com

[Pam]

My birdhouse is hand-painted vintage Hundred Acre Woods and is owned by my grand-daughter. I'm thinking it might inspire somebody to "get their paints out."
Please stop by and sign up for my March give-away :-)
Pam
http://blogcabinfever.typepad.com

[Samantha]

You're a lovely hostess and I think you may have a career waiting for you in real estate. :) All of your birdhouses are lovely, but that banner is making me drool. What a great idea...too cute!

[debbie]

Your birdhouse are just great! I love the banner. Fun stuff everywhere! You can see my little faux birdhouse here:

http://queendebbee.blogspot.com/

[Michelle]

Hi Beth!! They are all SO cute!! I haven't blinged a birdhouse in a LONG time, but I love doing it! The last one I made was covered in a mosaic of broken pottery I found washed up at the beach in Fort Bragg.It was cute but I got sick of it for some reason and tore all the pieces off thinking I would use them on something else and never did!LOL! Silly me! Love all your birdhouses and have been enjoying those of the others that have joined in!
Michelle

[Lynn @ theVintageNest]

Hi Beth, I have met Karla but haven't had the pleasure of meeting you so here I am for a visit. Your sub-division is one I would be proud to live in......how adorable. Thank you for hosting this wonderful Bling Your Birdhouse party. What Fun! ~ Lynn

[Lynn @ theVintageNest]

Hi Beth, I have met Karla but haven't had the pleasure of meeting you so here I am for a visit. Your sub-division is one I would be proud to live in......how adorable. Thank you for hosting this wonderful Bling Your Birdhouse party. What Fun! ~ Lynn

[Jessica]

All your houses are so pretty! I love flowers, but my favorite is the earthy one. The house with all the gems is blingalicious; perhaps like a birdhouse Snoop Dogg may buy for his garden!