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I saw this cute crocheted birdhouse on the Anthropologie site. It’s made from recycled wood and repurposed cloth – very eco-chic.
Since I’m learning to crochet, I thought I’d try to make one of my own.
Mine isn’t eco-chic but it is bright and cheerful. I made 5 granny square (4 sides and a bottom) and stitched them together.
I inserted pieces of cardboard to the inside so the birdhouse would keep it’s shape.
I used a paper plate for the roof, cutting a pie wedge out and taping it into a cone shape. The shingles are made out of burlap and glue gunned into place.
Side-by-side comparison. Anthro birdhouse (left) My birdhouse (right)
Mine might not be as eco-friendly but it definitely is more budget-friendly.
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I voted for you. Love your bird house. I would love for you to show this off at my Wickedly Crafty Saturdays! Linky is still up & running. http://wiccanmakesometoo.blogspot.com/2011/08/wickedly-crafty-saturdays-82011.html
ReplyDeletethat's a fun idea, I might have to try it out
ReplyDeleteadorable Carolyn, this is such a great way to use some granny squares! And your version is much more cheerful-thanks so much for sharing on Craft Schooling Sunday!
ReplyDeleteIt's so cute!!
ReplyDeleteI love the colours and that roof!!
Brilliant!
very cute! thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteyours is way cuter, for serious!
ReplyDeleteyours is MUCH cuter! so charming!
ReplyDeleteI like yours. The color combination is far more cute.
ReplyDeleteThey are both fabulous, where will you put it? Lynda
ReplyDeleteLove it! And love the roof
ReplyDeleteTotally cute little bird house. Makes me wish I could crochet ...
ReplyDeleteThey are both fabulous! but I like your roof more. What a lovely decoration:)
ReplyDelete... i like your 'shingles' on the roof!! ... yours is much, much prettier!!
ReplyDeleteTotaly cute! Love it!
ReplyDeleteYours is better!
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I like yours the best.
ReplyDeletesuzy
This is a cute idea. I think yours is cuter!
ReplyDeleteSo cute! I like yours better too!
ReplyDeleteThis is the cutest thing!! Love it! :)
ReplyDeletexoxo,
Vanessa
I just love the bird house. I just love to crochet
ReplyDeletenew things.
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That is so cute, I really need one in my tree
ReplyDeleteYour birdhouse is adorable!!! I love how you did the roof, much better then the original.
ReplyDeleteReally appreciate you linking up this fantastic post at the Creative Bloggers' Party & Hop. Hope you'll continually share your creativity with us at the weekly party :)
ReplyDeleteYou will be featured at this week's {nifty thrifty sunday}<, Carolyn!
ReplyDeleteI hope to see you again tomorrow! :)
Hugs,
Vanessa
This is beautiful!! I love it. Such a great project. I am going to have to make one!
ReplyDeleteVery creative! I would have never thought of this.
ReplyDeleteYou're "learning" to crochet? Sheesh, Carolyn, is there nothing you don't have a gift for?
ReplyDeleteI <3 your birdhouse -- absolutely sweet, soft and charming!
Thank you for linking up to "A Little Birdie Told Me..."!
Jenn
These are REALLY CUTE!! ~tina
ReplyDeletewanted to let you know that your cool granny inspired birdhouses were chosen as the winning entry in the giveaway on my blog. you can check it out here:
ReplyDeletehttp://crochet.craftgossip.com/september-giveaway-winner/2011/10/05/
jd
So cute! i love it.
ReplyDeleteAwesome birdie house... just pinned it to Pinterest... awesome!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I will try.
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