CLASSIC FLOWER GARDEN Decoupage Gazebo Birdhouse

Decoupaged Gazebo Birdhouse is a joyful addition to a sunroom, patio, indoor garden, or birdhouse decor collection. It is a wonderfully cheerful, unique gift option for any special occasion... mothers, birthdays, housewarming, anniversary, or just-because!

Upcycled 10-inch-tall wood birdhouse is in the shape of a gazebo and has an adjustable slip-loop cord on the top for a hook display. This decorative gazebo birdhouse is hand decoupaged with designer paper napkins featuring classic flower gardens of irises and bluebells, and hand painted with our unique color mixture of "forest green" to highlight the floral design.

WHAT IS DÉCOUPAGE? Decoupage is the art or technique of decorating surfaces by applying shapes or illustrations cut from various forms of paper. According to Merriam-Webster.com, “Decoupage originated in France in the 17th century as a means of artistically decorating pieces of furniture with pictures. It took a few centuries, but by the mid-20th century decoupage became a household name in American interior decoration.”

OUR DECOUPAGE TECHNIQUE is accomplished by first selecting artistic, whimsical images from designer paper napkins. The inked design layer of the three-ply paper napkin is separated, and it is either precut to specific sections of the design, or the excess design will be trimmed after it has been applied. The décor items (such as clay pots, wood birdhouses or ornaments, and glass or metal containers) are always primed with white acrylic paint prior to applying the designs onto the surfaces. Between priming and affixing the designs, a unique acrylic paint color is created to complement the napkin design, and then the areas to be highlighted are painted with the special color-mixture. The decoupage application process requires careful placement of the delicately thin paper napkin over a layer of brushed-on decoupage glue. After the napkin is arranged on the glue, the wrinkles are gingerly but firmly smoothed-out. Then, another generous layer of glue is painted over the top of the napkin design. Once dry, the painted and decoupaged surfaces are completely covered with a clear coat of water-based polyurethane to help protect and preserve all materials from the effects of moisture. Because the finish sealant is water-based, it will not "yellow" over time.

Decorative decoupage birdhouses are generally recommended for indoor use. The materials used are non-toxic, and the interior of birdhouse is unfinished wood. PLEASE NOTE: Outdoor wet weather and high humidity could cause the wood to expand and separate. If used outside, the exterior surfaces may need to be recoated occasionally with a water-based polyurethane for extended protection against outdoor elements.

Our decoupage products are individually hand crafted and will have slight variations from the images.