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Monday, August 22, 2011

Sew and Tell: granny square birdhouse

Today I'm sharing this Anthropologie Inspired Crochet Granny Square Birdhouse.


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I saw this cute crocheted birdhouse on the Anthropologie site. It’s made from recycled wood and repurposed cloth – very eco-chic.


Since I’m learning to crochet, I thought I’d try to make one of my own.


Mine isn’t eco-chic but it is bright and cheerful. I made 5 granny square (4 sides and a bottom) and stitched them together.


I inserted pieces of cardboard to the inside so the birdhouse would keep it’s shape.


I used a paper plate for the roof, cutting a pie wedge out and taping it into a cone shape. The shingles are made out of burlap and glue gunned into place.


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Side-by-side comparison. Anthro birdhouse (left)   My birdhouse (right)
Mine might not be as eco-friendly but it definitely is more budget-friendly.

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39 comments :

  1. Beth@Wiccan Make Some TooAugust 22, 2011 at 5:00 AM

    I voted for you. Love your bird house. I would love for you to show this off at my Wickedly Crafty Saturdays! Linky is still up & running. http://wiccanmakesometoo.blogspot.com/2011/08/wickedly-crafty-saturdays-82011.html

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  2. CaseyAugust 22, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    that's a fun idea, I might have to try it out

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  3. creativejewishmom/saraAugust 22, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    adorable Carolyn, this is such a great way to use some granny squares! And your version is much more cheerful-thanks so much for sharing on Craft Schooling Sunday!

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  4. OnePerfectDayAugust 22, 2011 at 11:06 AM

    It's so cute!!
    I love the colours and that roof!!
    Brilliant!

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  5. JennyAugust 22, 2011 at 12:25 PM

    very cute! thanks for the inspiration!

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  6. AnonymousAugust 22, 2011 at 3:28 PM

    yours is way cuter, for serious!

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  7. maliaAugust 22, 2011 at 8:21 PM

    yours is MUCH cuter! so charming!

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  8. Cristy @ Art•ing Shed•quartersAugust 22, 2011 at 8:36 PM

    I like yours. The color combination is far more cute.

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  9. Elle and LouAugust 22, 2011 at 8:54 PM

    They are both fabulous, where will you put it? Lynda

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  10. AlexisAugust 22, 2011 at 9:16 PM

    Love it! And love the roof

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  11. Sandy AngAugust 23, 2011 at 12:48 AM

    Totally cute little bird house. Makes me wish I could crochet ...

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  12. ElisabethAndréeAugust 23, 2011 at 2:19 AM

    They are both fabulous! but I like your roof more. What a lovely decoration:)

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  13. UnknownAugust 23, 2011 at 3:49 AM

    ... i like your 'shingles' on the roof!! ... yours is much, much prettier!!

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  14. Mami Made ItAugust 23, 2011 at 4:10 AM

    Totaly cute! Love it!
    Yours is better!
    ;)

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  15. Suzy MyersAugust 23, 2011 at 10:05 AM

    I like yours the best.

    suzy

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  16. AnonymousAugust 23, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    This is a cute idea. I think yours is cuter!

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  17. Vivienne @ the V SpotAugust 23, 2011 at 1:59 PM

    So cute! I like yours better too!

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  18. Vanessa @ {nifty thrifty things}August 23, 2011 at 2:20 PM

    This is the cutest thing!! Love it! :)
    xoxo,
    Vanessa

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  19. Grandma BonnieAugust 23, 2011 at 7:45 PM

    I just love the bird house. I just love to crochet
    new things.
    New follower stopping by from the Creative Blogger hop. Hope you stop by for a visit.
    http://grandmabonniescloset.blogspot.com/

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  20. Susie BassAugust 24, 2011 at 1:46 AM

    That is so cute, I really need one in my tree

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  21. Bethany @ A Fish Who Likes FlowersAugust 24, 2011 at 1:56 PM

    Your birdhouse is adorable!!! I love how you did the roof, much better then the original.

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  22. SJ @ Homemaker On A DimeAugust 25, 2011 at 6:37 PM

    Really appreciate you linking up this fantastic post at the Creative Bloggers' Party & Hop. Hope you'll continually share your creativity with us at the weekly party :)

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  23. Vanessa @ {nifty thrifty things}August 27, 2011 at 1:17 PM

    You will be featured at this week's {nifty thrifty sunday}<, Carolyn!
    I hope to see you again tomorrow! :)
    Hugs,
    Vanessa

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  24. UnknownAugust 28, 2011 at 9:58 AM

    This is beautiful!! I love it. Such a great project. I am going to have to make one!

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  25. AnonymousAugust 29, 2011 at 7:10 PM

    Very creative! I would have never thought of this.

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  26. Jenn EricksonAugust 29, 2011 at 9:34 PM

    You're "learning" to crochet? Sheesh, Carolyn, is there nothing you don't have a gift for?

    I <3 your birdhouse -- absolutely sweet, soft and charming!

    Thank you for linking up to "A Little Birdie Told Me..."!

    Jenn

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  27. BeansieleighSeptember 14, 2011 at 6:39 PM

    These are REALLY CUTE!! ~tina

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  28. jdOctober 5, 2011 at 7:53 PM

    wanted to let you know that your cool granny inspired birdhouses were chosen as the winning entry in the giveaway on my blog. you can check it out here:

    http://crochet.craftgossip.com/september-giveaway-winner/2011/10/05/

    jd

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  29. make handmadeNovember 13, 2011 at 8:20 PM

    So cute! i love it.

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  30. Karboojeh JewelryDecember 12, 2011 at 4:56 PM

    Awesome birdie house... just pinned it to Pinterest... awesome!

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  31. UnknownFebruary 10, 2012 at 9:39 PM

    Beautiful! I will try.

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  32. UnknownJune 21, 2012 at 4:59 AM

    I love this, and this may sound like a silly question - but how do you stitch the side with the opening? I've been looking online for a tutorial as I am kind of new at crochet and have been crocheting amigurumi but am not sure how you would start a door or opening in a project. Thank you so much!

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    1. CarolynJune 21, 2012 at 7:05 PM

      Hi Donna,
      Not a silly question at all. But I do have a silly answer. I made it up on the fly and didn't write it down. I remember I just made the center circle of the granny square really huge and then did the second ring of the granny square regular. It was sort of trial and error. Sorry I don't have a better answer.

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    2. UnknownJune 21, 2012 at 9:07 PM

      Thank you so much, that does help, I thought that is what you did but just wanted to make sure. :)

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  33. AlyciaJune 26, 2012 at 10:02 AM

    you did an amazing job! may i ask how you attached the roof to the house?

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