Makely

Let's Make Life Awesome

You are visiting: Home » Decorating/DIY » Create Your Decor » Bright, Modern Birdhouses and a Lesson in Paint Dipping

Bright, Modern Birdhouses and a Lesson in Paint Dipping

by on 2,080 Comments

paint dipped birdhouse craft

I’ve been in love with the trend of paint dipping since I saw Michelle’s smart kitchen footstool idea last fall.  Since then, all sorts of great ideas having been popping up – like wooden spoons and ceramic bowls.  I knew I wanted to get on on this trend, but I couldn’t decide what I wanted to dip.

On a recent trip to Michael’s, Emma and I spied 10+ wooden birdhouses that were on sale.  That’s when the light bulb went off and we loaded up one of the tiny carts with lots of birdhouses.

When we got home, I sanded them with a fine sandpaper (600 grit) and spray primed them white.  I gave them another sand down with the sandpaper and then I spray painted them bright white.  I could have also used white craft paint, but I figured that would take me a long time to paint them all with a foam paint brush. Once they were dry, I used a hole saw (it’s a bit for your drill that cuts a large hole) to put a drainage hole in the bottom of the birdhouse.  I also stuck four push pins in each one so that they could sit on some “feet” while they dried.  Try to push your pins in as evenly as possible so that you will get a straight paint line.

dipped paint

I set up my dipped paint station in the garage.  I grabbed one of the 5 gallon buckets from the hardware store, but any bucket could work.  You’ll just need to make sure that the piece you are dipping will fit flat on the bottom and do so without touching the sides of the bucket.  The smaller the bucket, but higher the paint level will be on your piece.  I put a kitchen trash bag inside the bucket and held it in place with some clothespins.

dip paint

I have an embarrassing amount of leftover paint stored in my laundry room from other projects.  It’s hard to bring myself to get rid of colors I love!  I decided to use some of them for this project (the one I’m using in this this example is Candy Apple Red by Glidden).  I mixed up the old color well and carefully poured it into the trash bag, making sure that I didn’t splash any of the paint on the sides of the bag. I know this picture is horribly blown out, but I wanted to make sure you could see the paint inside of the bag.

dip painting birdhouse tutorial

Then, with a steady hand, I pushed one the birdhouses down until it touched the bottom of the bucket, held it there for a couple of seconds, and then slowly pulled it out of the paint.  I carefully rocked it from side to side, letting all of the excess paint drain out of the hole I cut in the bottom and letting it drip of the edges of the base.

paint dipped

If you are going to dip another piece into the same color, try to make sure that none of the drips land on the sides of the bag either.  You’ll save yourself a white paint touch up headache – I speak from experience. After a few minutes, the drips slowed and I put the birdhouse down on a piece of cardboard to dry.  I let them sit overnight and they were generally completely dry by the next morning.  If it’s humid or rainy outside, you’ll want to bring them inside and turn on your air conditioning to take the moisture out of the air (that is a general rule for most paint projects).  Otherwise, it may take them a few days to dry.

dip painting

I poured the paint back into the paint can to save it for another project, but you can always dispose of it after dipping.

Once dry, l pulled out the push pins.  Be careful because there may be some paint drips that aren’t fully dry on the bottom.  In other words, don’t immediately put them on something that you would be devastated about messing up.  I actually used a straight edge razor blade to cut of those paint drips off the base, so it didn’t end up being a problem. I set mine up on an astroturf “runner” that I created (tutorial coming soon!) and they look so cute and summery on my antique sideboard.

paint dipping tutorial

dipped paint birdhouses

paint dip

paint dip birdhouses

paint dipping tutorial for crafts

Want video instructions? Here’s a video of the live stream broadcast I did featuring this project:


Oh, and are you wondering about my awesome new feature wall?  It’s rad.  I’ll be sharing the details of that with you guys, soon.

astroturf chevron

Have you gotten in on paint dipping yet?  What did you paint and did you learn any tips during the process?

About Lindsay Ballard

Lindsay Ballard is a former college mascot turned political geek turned roller derby playing, DIY fanatic.

Lindsay chronicles her projects, design ideas, and lifestyle tips here at Makely, where she shares tutorials and inspiration. Her DIY designs are bold and graphic, while her spirit is fun and full of color.

Comments

  1. WendiG says

    You should be giving tutorials on setting up tutorials..no one else I’ve seen is as clear, concise and has such great images…
    this tute was a pleasure to look at, and a great idea..not to mention the bonus of an astro turf base…..maybe some bottle brush trees aren’t far behind….thanks for this one♥

    Reply

  2. Gwen says

    I think yours look so great because you have a collection!! It’s just breathtaking!!!
    I think I cheated. I used vases and taped off a sort of diaganol ol bottom and top line on a 6″ narrow clear glass vases. I spray painted using different colors. I used dark sand from one of our CA beaches , pouring it in to show through the clear bottoms..and it looked rather nice on my fireplace flanked by larger vases filled with lighter sand and a row of the darker sanf. But I think the dipped on these bird houses look awesome. I think the true paint looks better than spray paint would. Your directions…I’d not have thought of the hole in the bottom.

    Reply

  1038. gpgydolgv says

    Compared to their land-based counterparts, online casinos have one huge advantage- they allow players to explore games without having to spend money. That’s right, it is possible to have lengthy playing sessions exploring some of the best slot machines, video poker games, and table games without having to pay a single dollar. Solitaire Smash: Real Cash! You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked. Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. If you are looking to play the best casino games for free, then you can do just that at Bovada Casino. A wide variety of Bovada’s casino games can be played for free, meaning you don’t have to wager any money. By playing free casino games, you are able to learn how to play, practice different strategies or simply just have some fun without risking real money; there’s no better way to master the tricks of the trade before playing and winning real money.
    https://ufakofficiel.com/2025/05/26/flash-sales-in-the-rocket-game-store-how-to-catch-them/
    jadasluxurybeautysupply wp-includes slot-bonus-new-member For select reel slots, video poker machines, and table games, COMPDOLLARS are based on your average bet, type of game played, and length of play; provided that COMPDOLLARS are earned based on a member’s type of poker game played and length of play for live poker only. Tracking your play is easy: Simply insert your Wynn Rewards card into the slot machine, or hand it to the dealer before table game play. Players are responsible for ensuring their play is tracked. Slot bet 100 200 saat ini menjadi booming hanya bermodalkan taruhan saldo bet kecil sehingga dapat memberikan kemenangan jutaan rupiah, bahkan minimal deposit sebesar 10rb Anda sudah dapat bermain di situs zeus slot bet kecil Apizeus777 dengan minimal setiap putaran sebesar 100 200 perak saja. Segera daftar dan mainkan permainan yang telah kami sediakan, jangan ragu saat ingin melakukan pendaftaran Anda dapat menghubungi customer service Apizeus777 untuk melakukan pendaftaran dengan aman. Karena telah banyak testimoni dari para pemain sehingga situs Apizeus777 selalu memberikan kemenangan besar dengan minimal bet 100 200 perak.

    Reply

  1113. gbcnmhpfu says

    نعم، بالطبع يمكنك لعب لعبة الطيار في منصة 1xbet بكل سهولة وراحة. تقدم 1xbet تجربة لعب ممتعة ومثيرة لعشاق القمار، بما في ذلك Aviator وغيرها من الألعاب الشهيرة. بفضل واجهة المستخدم السهلة والمميزات المتقدمة التي تقدمها 1xbet، ستكون قادرًا على الاستمتاع باللعبة بكل يسر وبساطة. الهدف من اللعبة هو الخروج قبل أن تنفجر الطائرة النفاثة. ستفقد رهانك بمجرد تعطله. هل ستلعبها بأمان وتخرج نقدًا مبكرًا ، أم أنك مجازف يريد ضرب هذه المضاعفات العالية؟ استراتيجية الرهانات الفردية في لعبة أفياتور تتضمن وضع رهان واحد لكل جولة. يمكن أن يكون هذا رهانًا صغيرًا أو كبيرًا، بناءً على ميزانيتك ومستوى الراحة لديك. الفائدة الرئيسية لهذه الاستراتيجية تكمن في التحكم في المخاطر: أنت دائمًا تعرف مقدار ما يمكنك خسارته في أسوأ الحالات، ويمكنك التحكم بسهولة في أموالك.
    https://pospijormumb1980.raidersfanteamshop.com/wjdth
     العب لعبة تحطم الطيار ✈ كلنا نتساءل عن كيفية الربح من لعبه الطائرة 1xbet ، إذا سألت أحد اللاعبين القدامى في برنامج aviator 1xbet ، ستجد أن الاستراتيجية الناجحة هى ما يضمن لك الفوز في هذه اللعبه وهناك العديد من الاستراتيجيات الناجحة التى يمكنك استخدامها على سبيل المثال: يمنحك الوضع التجريبي في لعبة  Aviator إمكانية اختبار كامل خصائصها. يحصل كل لاعب على رصيد افتراضي (3000 وحدة نقدية) من كازينو 888starz لخوض التجربة. يمكنك وضع الرهانات واتخاذ قرارات صرف الأرباح تمامًا كما هو الحال في وضع استخدام المال الحقيقي. بالنسبة إلى اللاعبين المبتدئين، يعتبر وضع اللعب المجاني بيئة مثالية للتعرف على آليات اللعبة وتطوير استراتيجياتهم الخاصة.

    Reply

  1127. injectable anabolic steroids says

    Other steroids with excessive aromatase exercise may cause fluid retention,
    resulting in bloating and giving a easy look to the muscles.

    Dianabol and Anadrol are two examples of such
    ‘wet’ compounds. Having visible veins is desirable for
    many bodybuilders, making a more ripped and spectacular physique.

    This can result in thinning of the hair (or loss of it)
    on the scalp however progress in other areas of the body.
    This signifies that there is a component of safety when using such compounds,
    with scientific trials showing minimal unwanted side effects when utilized in therapeutic dosages.

    This efficiency increase can be alluring in extremely competitive environments
    the place even a slight advantage can determine the finish result of events.

    It is often an injectable remedy offered by a medical skilled
    to lift your testosterone ranges. However, this
    therapy is used as a medical software to assist those who
    endure from pure low testosterone. TRT, in essence, is only used to deliver your physique to
    regular ranges of testosterone for your age. It isn’t used for efficiency enhancement, it’s completely authorized,
    and is usually allowed by athletes in professional sports activities.

    Anabolic steroids can put a pressure on the liver
    and can trigger critical harm, together with hepatitis and
    cirrhosis. Older persons are generally more
    prone to have well being problems that could possibly be made
    worse by means of steroids. For instance, they’re extra
    more probably to have hypertension or diabetes.
    This signifies that they have to be particularly careful when utilizing steroids.

    Critics argue that steroid use creates an uneven enjoying field,
    the place success becomes less about expertise and exhausting work and more about who has
    access to better performance-enhancing medication.
    Moreover, the pressure to use steroids can trickle down to younger athletes, fostering
    a culture where drug use is perceived as a necessary step to achieve athletic success.
    This moral dilemma underscores the complexity of
    permitting performance-enhancing medication in sports activities.
    Several research in older adults counsel that taking this complement in combination with weight lifting may benefit muscle health.
    Taking creatine dietary supplements may also assist older adults build more muscle mass.
    Weight-bearing or resistance coaching exercise can also assist to protect bone strength.

    Anthony has by no means been tempted to make use of any form
    of performance enhancing drug to accomplish his bodybuilding
    targets and feels to do so would compromise his integrity.
    Gynecomastia, or the event of breasts in males, is a well-known aspect effect of
    anabolic steroids. Gyno being one of many severe cons of Anavar happens when testosterone is transformed
    into estrogen, resulting within the growth of breast tissue.
    In addition, Anavar can also increase blood strain and cholesterol
    levels, both of that are risk elements for coronary heart disease.

    As a end result, people who take Anavar may be at an increased risk of creating heart illness.
    It can be helpful for bodybuilders who are trying to build bigger muscle tissue.

    Steroids can help you build muscle and enhance energy, which can give you a competitive edge.
    They can also allow you to recover from injuries extra rapidly, which could be particularly important for athletes who want to stay
    in top type. Steroids can greatly impression psychological health in athletes, doubtlessly resulting in temper swings, aggression, anxiety, and melancholy.
    These psychological effects might come up from hormonal imbalances, altering emotional
    regulation and whole mental well-being throughout and after use.
    Their attitudes and knowledge about steroids can immediately influence athletes’ choices and
    total health outcomes.
    Everybody is unique and so are the circumstances we treat right here at Neurosurgery & Spine COnsultants.
    The solely approach to truly understand how you’;ll reply to a steroid injection treatment plan is to
    offer it a shot and see how your physique responds. Blood exams could be carried
    out to examine the particular person’s present stage of testosterone and determine
    whether or not it’s higher than regular. Blood ranges of other reproductive hormones (such as follicle stimulating hormone [FSH],
    luteinizing hormone [LH]) can also be measured. If the testosterone may be very excessive but the FSH and LH levels are low,
    this offers evidence that the individual is using anabolic steroids.
    Carrying and touring internationally with vials of injectable anabolic steroids often poses extra legal risks and penalties compared to tablets.

    Make certain you focus on these unwanted side effects along with your
    physician to verify the advantages would outweigh the potential risks of remedy.
    Corticosteroids are powerful anti-inflammatory drugs that
    mimic our naturally occurring hormone cortisol. These medicine are
    out there in oral, topical, and injectable types, and have advantages for
    all kinds of health circumstances. Utilizing steroids
    to improve athletic performance is taken into account
    cheating, and can lead to athletes being penalized or banned from taking part in sports activities.
    More importantly, using performance-enhancing steroids can have
    serious, long-term health consequences. Whereas oral
    steroids solely mildly stress the liver for many
    users throughout short sporadic cycles, repeated long-term oral
    steroid use or high doses exponentially enhance long-term health risks.
    As Soon As delivered into the body from the injection site,
    injectable steroids kick off the same mass building,
    strength enhancing, and fat burning results within the physique.

    Reply

  1146. fmtwltdlw says

    Bagi pengguna warga angkasa pertama setelah login SBOBET judi bola selesai maka langsung dapatkan bonus dari penggunaan aplikasi berupa saldo gratis dengan nominal sebesar 50 Ribu Rupiah. Bonus ini tanpa diundi kembali jadi semua member sudah pasti bisa dapatkan bonus ini secara cuma-cuma. “Esrahaddon, the novel” – yay! There always seemed to be so much more of a story there – what little time we had with him when he was alive and through Arista’s dreams was not enough. Is the first time you’ve announced this? I don’t recall hearing anything about it before now. Also, I feel like that picture is a puzzle, that it might contain hidden clues if I looked at it long enough. Togel OnlineBandar Togel TerpercayaJudi TogelAgen Togel Do you need an urgent loan of any kind? Loans to liquidate debts or need to loan to improve your business have you been rejected by any other banks and financial institutions? Do you need a loan or a mortgage? This is the place to look, we are here to solve all your financial problems. We borrow money for the public. Need financial help with a bad credit in need of money. To pay for a commercial investment at a reasonable rate of 3%, let me use this method to inform you that we are providing reliable and helpful assistance and we will be ready to lend you. Contact us today by email: daveloganloanfirm@gmail Call Text: +1(501)800-0690 And whatsapp: +1 (315) 640-3560NEED A LOAN?Ask Me.
    https://sebermeca1976.bearsfanteamshop.com/https-agmip-pk
    If you are a fan of Asian themed slot machines, then don’t miss out on the Dragon Tiger Luck slots game. You can try this slot here for free before playing it at one of our favorite online casinos for real money. The slot game Tiger Turtle Dragon Phoenix is brought to you by Playtech. The low-value symbols in Tiger Turtle Dragon Phoenix include A, K, Q, J, 10 and 9 Royals. The higher paying symbols are the Dragons Phoenix’s tigers and Turtles, with the Dragon being the most lucrative, paying out between 0.5 to 5x your stake. The Scatter is a green tile with a golden artefact showing the four directions of the compass, and it has a dual function. The Scatter triggers the Free Spins and acts as an additional Wild. Casino Online Register Bonus Casino free spin new all reacted as one, the Spicy Meatballs Megaways pokie pays out less often. That’s the point of switching games really, you need to pay attention to its parameters. Uk slots websites your lucky liberal political commentator is Sally Kohn, such as compatibility with WordPress plugins and whether or not the images are included.

    Reply

  1257. gnkcwqldf says

    XY Space crypto game is perfect for minimalism lovers — it’s not cluttered with extra elements. You see a black board and a yellow rocket that leaves a yellow trail as it flies. There’s a pleasant space-themed ambient soundtrack with rocket launch sounds. Use the margin shorthand property with four values: At 1win, every adult user from India can start playing Space XY for real money. We have also prepared instructions on how to do this: Yes, playing Space XY online is secure. As a leading casino games provider, BGaming ensures that all our iGaming titles, including Space XY, are governed by certified RNG protocols. In Space XY, players are guaranteed a fair and exciting game experience due to BGaming’s effective security systems. These include anti-cheat technologies as well as regular updates that address any vulnerabilities or exploits used for cheating. The team is vigilant in monitoring gameplay so they can quickly identify cheaters and take action against them, ensuring no hacks or cheats grant an unfair advantage or guarantee wins. All these measures guarantee everyone playing this game has a chance of winning without having to use any form of cheat code available for SpaceXY.
    https://interactor.pro/read-blog/82488
    Everything in Free, plus: By registering you are certifying that you are over the age of 18. For all new users, there is a limitation on the operation of the Aviator Predictor app. The app operates for 1 hour and is blocked for the following 23 hours. © 2025 Aviatrix. All right reserved. JEETKHEL has a lot of games which can be played from any device or software, including slots, jackpots, and Live Casino. Because we have so many, we have separated them by category. In addition to its rich selection of lottery games, FOMO7 offers a comprehensive gaming experience with casino games, sports betting, instant sports, and classic live sports, catering to all kinds of online gaming enthusiasts. A faster and more secure alternative to Aviatrix with more features and no per-connection pricing By registering you are certifying that you are over the age of 18.

    Reply

  1318. uijypybpb says

    Eğlenmek için veya gerçek parayla çevrimiçi kumarhaneler ve slotlar oynayın. Şimdi oyna sweet bonanza giris: sweet bonanza yorumlar – sweet bonanza oyna sweetbonanza1st.shop En ?yi Online Rulet Oyunlar? ve Kumarhaneler Tek Bir Yerde! Seç ve oyna! sweet bonanza oyna: sweet bonanza slot – sweet bonanza giris Het is veel fijner om machines zelf eerst uit te proberen. Dan weet je pas echt zeker of je er blij van wordt! 777 Strike door Red Tiger 1win официальный сайт букмекерской конторы 1win10008.ru . sweet bonanza slot: sweet bonanza oyna – sweet bonanza giris sweetbonanza1st.shop securachat.fr 5-enregistreurs-dahua-hikvision-meilleurs-prix?q=Nombre+de+canaux+vidéo-1000 Güvenilir kumarhanelerde uluslararası kalitede hizmet verilmektedir. İster telefon ister bilgisayar üzerinden oyunlarınızı oynarsınız. Ücretsiz blackjack oyna seçeneği de mobil cihazlarda çalışmaktadır. Böylece eve kapanmadan 21 oyunun oynarsınız.
    https://catalogue.d4science.org/user/anepiser1983
    Nadat ik was pino casino login, heb ik een storting gedaan en een bonus ontvangen, die vrij groot was. Ik had wat vragen over de Vip club, ik kon de niveaus niet achterhalen, maar nadat ik contact had opgenomen met het supportteam, had ik geen vragen meer. Ik was verrast door de professionaliteit en de goede manieren. Ik geef dit casino de hoogste score! Speel op .css-9xvhcoUnibet Lightning Roulette of een van de geselecteerde live casino games en maak kans op een deel van de prijzenpot, met een hoofdprijs van €1,000. LiveScore zelf bestaat al sinds 1998 en begon als aanbieder van live wedstrijduitslagen. Inmiddels is het bedrijf wereldwijd actief in meer dan 150 landen. Sinds 2019 runt LiveScore ook een eigen online sportsbook en online casino. Wil je een bijzondere live casino ervaring? Probeer dan een game show. Spellen als Boom City, Mega Wheel en Sweet Bonanza Candyland zorgen voor een onvergetelijke speelervaring.

    Reply

  1407. wopszngzk says

    1.There are many ways to play. Including Super8, Teen Patti, Rummy, Poker, ACE PVP, AB PVP. and so on. Teen Patti Diamond: 3 Patti is basically a teen patti card game, also known as Flash or Flush, that lets you play with others online. You don’t need to register and you can enter guest mode to start playing right away. It boasts virtually zero waiting time when you’re looking for a table to join. 3Patti OK is an exciting, new casino app in Pakistan, offering players the chance to win real money. With ample earning potential, a user-friendly interface, and strong security, it’s set to become a favorite among Pakistani gamers. Try it today and see the benefits for yourself. In Softonic we scan all the files hosted on our platform to assess and avoid any potential harm for your device. Our team performs checks each time a new file is uploaded and periodically reviews files to confirm or update their status. This comprehensive process allows us to set a status for any downloadable file as follows:
    https://ckan.obis.org/user/naasihicmya1976
    Absolutely! There are so many amazing casinos online offering great free slot machines right now. In fact, the hardest part is choosing which game to play first. If you’re new to online slots check out our recommended slot casinos to get started. Dive into the sweet fun and aim for huge wins with Sweet Bonanza 1000! Big Bass Bonanza 3 Reeler – Extra Free Spins: Five more free spins are unlocked whenever three or more lollipops land during the bonus game. This is a relatively new sweepstakes casino that has picked up plenty of customers thanks to the fact that it features over 1,200 slots that you can play for free while being able to redeem real money prizes and gift cards. The best thing is that these slots all come from top developers like NetEnt and Pragmatic Play so that you can be assured of quality gameplay when using your Sweepstakes Coins.

    Reply

  1903. AlbertoUnard says

    В этом интересном тексте собраны обширные сведения, которые помогут вам понять различные аспекты обсуждаемой темы. Мы разбираем детали и факты, делая акцент на важности каждого элемента. Не упустите возможность расширить свои знания и взглянуть на мир по-новому!
    Ознакомиться с деталями – https://quick-vyvod-iz-zapoya-1.ru/

    Reply

  1905. Lucio says

    new zealandn no deposit bonus pokies, wausau wi area casinos
    and free spins no deposit online pokies canada, or united kingdom online real pokies

    Here is my blog … is the casino open tomorrow (Lucio)

    Reply

  1955. Elke says

    united statesn slot machine emulator, new casino sites
    not uk and no deposit casino bonus usa august 2021,
    or is online bingo legal in canada

    my homepage – the health risks of gambling (Elke)

    Reply

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *