2.18.2011

When I saw this little bird on clearance the other day I knew exactly what I wanted to do with it because I've seen it done so many times before.

It's original price was $4.99, but since it was 70% off, I managed to pay only $1.50 for it.

After braving the cold...and the snow...and the wind to spray paint it in Krylon's Satin Ivory, I took a piece of sandpaper and distressed it some.

I bought this nest at the dollar store, but it was a little small for the bird. I really wanted to use it, so I decided to try and stretch the nest to make it bigger. With a careful tug here and there, I managed to loosen it up and make it bigger. I think it also looks more realistic with a few twigs sticking out.

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Nest before it was stretched.

I placed the nest in this tarnished 'silver' dish that I found for $1.50 at the thrift store and added a small square of cardboard under the nest to give it some height.

This label made me smile, it says:

"Modern Silver- Silverplated TARNISH-RESISTANT

Uh...don't think so!

That's okay though, it just adds character and I guess it only said it would resist, not repel. :)

Anyway, this is how it all went together.

(The dish isn't really as tarnished as it looks in this picture.)

A bird in a nest is nothing that we haven't all seen before, but I was excited that I was able to put it all together for only four dollars!

Janet I love your birds nest! I love that you find inexpensive things and make them look like the things you find in high end stores. Keep up the good work. Stop by my blog, I'm having my first giveaway, I think you'll like it!Susan

How sweet! I love it all....the distressed bird, the natural element with the nest, and the tarnished silver. I'd never know that you made this so cheap unless you said so because it looks like it could fit in any decor.

I love the way the nest looks in the silver bowl...very pretty!! I've been looking for a nest at our local craft supply store and they have all been too large...never thought about checking the dollar store, but I will now. Thanks for sharing this.~Cindy~

Hey! Found you through "Saturday Nite Special"...LOVE the little bird!! Good idea to loosen the nest up a little...it's only $1 lost if you mess it up, right?? Might as well try! I will poke around our blog more...just wanted to say Hey!

Cute! I just found some little birds at the dollar store. Maybe I'll have to make one like yours. Thanks for sharing! I found you on Skip to My Lou and am now a follower. I would love for you to come on over and check my blog out!

I love it! I bought that bird on clearance a few months ago too & it's just sitting next to a robin's egg shaped candle I bought at Michael's- I have been waiting for inspiration to strike & I think it has now! Thanks! :)

I'm new to your blog and love what I'm seeing. This project in particular is great - I'm a huge fan of shabby chic home accents. Looking forward to following you - can't wait to see all the neat things shared here in 2012! :)

I've also shared this project on my blog, as I think my readers will enjoy it.

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