Garden bench with birds and Plaster Ornaments

Birds seem to be all the Rage and I hate to get left behind!

After I picked up this bench at the thrift store

I saw this post by my buddy Lynn at The Vintage Nest 

She hand painted the cutest bird on this table

With thoughts of birds flying around in my head I picked up this stencil at Hobby Lobby 

After painting the bench with heirloom white paint

TIP..When I have large pieces I don't use spray paint as it can get expensive.  I had a gallon of heirloom white paint mixed by matching the cap from heirloom white spray paint.  A gallon of paint goes a long way compared to a can of spray paint!

I Stenciled on my birds

With the birds done this bench was just screaming for some plaster appliques

You can find the whole tutorial HERE

Where did I get those fabulous metal pieces to make plaster molds?

Hobby Lobby!  They were 50% off in the knob section.  I think they were $1.50 and $2.00 and when I am done making plaster molds I still have some neat knobs!

I wasn't to sure If I was in love with this bench when I finished. 

  Humm "Maybe this was a bird brain idea"!

But, when I brought it to Orange Tree to put in my booth, the ladies at the register gave it a thumbs up. 

 I priced it at $45...Lets hope it FLYS out the door!

I just want to tell you once again that I am having more fun than a girl deserves. Your comments are way beyond kind! I had a comment on a recent post that said "Blogs are better than magazines" How true is that?  
Visiting your blogs I find a treasure trove of ideas. 


 Thank you for inspiring me!

Happy Creating

Carol


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Random Thoughts Springtacular
Miss Mustard Seed Furniture Feature Friday

My Romantic Home Show and Tell Friday