For Rent--
One room, with bed, in three story condo complex. A little shabby in places, but big and roomy. Will make a nice, warm place for those cold winter nights. Straw is provided. No pets or cats allowed...Call 870-birdhse
Okay. . . .We're having a little fun here at the farm this week. . . .
It can't be all work and no play, right?
I've had this shabby bird condo in mind for over three years now, but it seems there's been other things higher on the list. . . .And, I had to convince the inside-the-box guy that two large ammo cases would work for a birdhouse. . . .
As many of you know, I've been on a quest this summer to clean out and organize storage buildings and barns, as well as the house. When I found these ammo cases stored in the farm shop this week, I thought, "What better way to clean out than to finish a project that's been put off for years?"
So, I did ask the inside-the-box guy (John) for his help. . . I knew this was one project I could not do alone. . . .He graciously accepted the challenge, although he still didn't see how it would work. . . .
For Do-It-Yourselfers, here's what we did:
Believe it or not, I bought the ammo cases for $5.50 each--about 3 years ago. . . .
For this project, we used two. . . .
The two were laid together on saw horses, with the doors opening on the sides. . . .
And were nailed together on the inside. . . .
A piece of scrap wood was centered and attached
on the outside for the porch. . . .
on the outside for the porch. . . .
We found this baby bed in the trash a few years ago. . . .
perfect for the porch supports. . . .
and helps with the clean out, too. . . .
perfect for the porch supports. . . .
and helps with the clean out, too. . . .
It's not a bird condo without holes. . . .
Wood from a palette was used for the porch roof. . . .
It was supported with more scrap wood. . . .
We used the cut off ends from the porch spindles for the two top condo perches. . . .
Driftwood, collected at the Mississippi River, was attached for the lower perches. . . .
A triangle cut from barn wood formed the roof line. . . .front and back. . . .
Trim was added from the baby bed headboard. . . .
More palette wood was used for the condo roof. . . .
If your bird condo is to function as a birdhouse,
shelves should be inserted and nailed for the individual "rooms". . . .
I wanted outdoor storage, so we didn't add shelves to this one. . . .
To bring it all together, I whitewashed the entire condo with latex paint and water, but leaving the porch floor, the porch roof, and the condo roof their weathered gray. . .It was at this point that John admitted, "Hey, that looks good!"
He agreed we should place the finished bird condo on our porch. . . .
for "rent". . . .
and for fall decorating. . . .
Total cost: $11, plus a few nails. . . .
Another re-purposing project scored a success. . . .
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30 comments:
You may look on it as storage, but I bet the wrens will look at it as home come next spring!!! It is gorgeous.
I love it!! I never would have thought of making a birdhouse out of ammo boxes.
That is so sweet. You can make something out of anything if you use a little imagination. So cute..Happy Wednesday..Judy
Love, love, love it!! Would never have guessed that it was made from ammo boxes.
Cindy
Maravilhosa sugestão, ficou muito linda, Amo os pássaros e qualquer coisa relacionada à eles. Maravilhosa sua postagem, parabéns
You are amazing! Just look at those new birdie diggs!
I love this!
Smiles,
Carolynn xo
Very clever upcycling and a so lovely to work with your hubby. Those are the best kinds of projects.
Amazing! You sure are creative. It's so pickin' cool!
Absolutely fantastic!
Such a cute creation!
You are brilliant for thinking this up! I wouldn't have been able to see what you saw.
Brenda
I love it!!! Hugs, Penny
How great is this creation!!! I love it and all the things you pulled together to create it. Wonderfully cute!
This is so charming--I have parts of an old baby crib just sitting in my garage--this has given me some ideas for how to use them, so thank you. I love the little birds that you included at the "house"--a fun look!
This is the cutest. Love it. I may have two tenants for you ;-) xo
Your bird condo is adorable! Thank you for sharing this unique project at Potpourri Friday!
I absolutely LOVE this!! Fabulous job and hee hee on the 'no cats' bit! :)
I love the bird condo! Thanks for the instructions!!! Pinning.
What an adorable bird condo! You did a great job with this :)
What a bird condo, awesome.
The condo will look so good decorated for each upcoming holiday I am sure.
Thanks so much for sharing.
Michele
What a great idea and tutorial! I love how you re purposed so many things to make the condo! Great idea to use it for storage and decor :) Thank you for link this up to Rustic Restorations Weekend.
That's the cutest thing EVER!! I'm your newest follower and I'd love you to visit me and say hi :)
Susan
OMG!!!!! Love this condo. Lucky birds in your backyard!!! So creative. Thanks for sharing.
Kris
junkchiccottage.blogspot.com
Wow, that is amazing! So darn cute!!!!
What a creative bird condo! Love it!! Thanks for sharing this inspiring tutorial on making such an original bird house on Simple & Sweet Fridays. Have a fun week!
Jody
ohmygosh, this is beyond wonderful. I love anything "birdie"!! thanks for the great tutorial. I'll be featuring this post tomorrow on Vintage Inspiration!
Congrats! Just wanted to let you know you were featured on Simple & Sweet Fridays with this Shabby Bird Condo. Thanks so much for sharing this tutorial on how to make it, so cute! Grab a button if you'd like and have a wonderful weekend!
Jody
How wonderful!!! Any bird would be lucky to own a condo here!!!
♥Linsey
I was shocked to see an ammo case just like that for sale in Iowa for $250.00! There is one in my garden shed/kitty cabin just like it. But I like your idea so much I think I will try to make a skinnier one box condo! Great job!
what a wonderful birdhouse. I love it! Hugs
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