Yesterday I was shopping with the kids at Michaels, and surprised to find a whole lot of new bird houses. I picked up two more funky shaped houses. I promised myself I won't paint them both in one night. I need to pace myself, and enjoy.
I use simple craft acrylic paints (in the little plastic bottles), and when done, spray it with a clear varnish. They survive very well in the garden year round. At least the paints do. Look at the state of this roof, after only 1 year outside (this was not one I painted, I bought it already finished, but one day I will give it some real colour!):
I've learned to pick the ones with a solid wood roof, they seem to last the best. There are even some in the store now with metal roofs. But then that would be one less part to paint, so where's the fun in that?
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