SUNFLOWER SONG Decoupage Small Birdhouse Ornament | 4-Inch-Tall Hanging Wood Birdhouse Decoration | Accent Decor for Bird Lovers

Our newest design is here! Sold individually, this adorable Decoupaged Small Birdhouse is a fantastic addition to any birdhouse decor collection. Alternatively, it can be used as a small "piggy bank" to hold spare change since its front hole opening is large enough to accommodate U.S. quarters. It is a wonderfully thoughtful, unique gift option for any special occasion... or just because.

Upcycled 4-inch-tall wood birdhouse has a looped cord on the top for a hook display. This small decorative birdhouse is HAND DECOUPAGED with designer paper napkins featuring bold sunflower blooms, red berries, and small brown songbirds; and it is also hand painted with our unique color mixture, "lemon cream," to complement the decoupage design.

To see the full collection of small decoupaged birdhouses, go to the "Birdhouse" section in Rustic Comfort Maine's shop.

Decoupage small birdhouse is made-to-order and will ship within a few days after purchased. It is individually hand crafted and will have slight variations from the listing images.

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.

Decoupaged small birdhouses are recommended for indoor use. If used outside, the surfaces may need to be occasionally recoated with a water-based polyurethane for extended protection against outdoor elements.