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Friday, May 8, 2015

{Bird House from Wood Trail Scraps}

Husband Pieter did create a lovely Bird House, built from the Wood Trail Scraps.
Below this post you find a link with photos, where you can see him building the Wood Trail.


This is the result...
One more lovely home for our feathered friends!

Related link:
{Cashmere Words of Wisdom & Update} | previous post by me showing the actual Wood Trail from which these scraps came...


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  1. TexWisGirlMay 6, 2015 at 8:44 PM

    that is wonderful. i make birdhouses from scrap lumber around here, too - they don't look nearly as pretty. :)

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderMay 6, 2015 at 10:39 PM

      Dearest Theresa,
      We got numerous bird houses and they're made of different materials.
      Pretty is not important for the birds; as long as they find shelter!
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  2. MunirGhiasuddinMay 6, 2015 at 9:14 PM

    Dearest Mariette,
    Thank you for sharing such a nice piece of inspiration. People today just buy kits to make different things including bird houses. You guys are amazing. Your husband must be a natural in creating things. A bird house from scraps of wood - - - -, this shows the value he has for wood itself and birds.

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderMay 6, 2015 at 10:40 PM

      Dearest Munir,
      Thank you and yes, husband Pieter has a lot of love and value for birds, residing on our property. On a rainy day things like this get created...
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  3. highheeledlifeMay 6, 2015 at 10:39 PM

    Dearest Mariette, Mother Nature's creatures are so blessed to visit your beautiful gardens ... and what a lovely bird house Pieter has built ..a safe little haven from the elements for a feathery friend. As always you inspire to make use of what is simply laying about and put our creative minds to work. Wishing you both a beautiful week. hugs and blessings Celia M. (HHL)

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderMay 10, 2015 at 1:26 PM

      Dearest Celia,
      Our garden does indeed provide a lot of shelter by means of shrubs and trees and also bird houses that we hung all over. Squirrels often ruin them... so it is an ongoing job to repair or replace them.
      Enjoy your week as well and sending you hugs and blessings.
      Mariette

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  4. ClaudiaMay 6, 2015 at 11:58 PM

    Dearest Mariette,
    this really is a lovely Birdhouse! Husband Pieter did a great and good job! The birdies will enjoy it!
    Have a wonderful rest of the week,
    Love and hugs,
    Claudia

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderMay 10, 2015 at 1:29 PM

      Dearest Claudia,
      It never takes much for providing a useful shelter for our little feathered friends.
      Happy Sunday evening to you and hugs,
      Mariette

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  5. Ada Plouvier-KopitopoulouMay 7, 2015 at 2:13 AM

    Lovely bird house! Lucky birds in your garden!

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderMay 10, 2015 at 1:29 PM

      Dearest Ada,
      We need lots of bird houses on our vast property and this helps out just a little.
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  6. Elisabeth PalzkillMay 7, 2015 at 2:28 AM

    Liebe Mariette,

    das ist wieder wunderschön.
    Alles Liebe
    Elisabeth

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderMay 10, 2015 at 1:30 PM

      Liebe Elisabeth,
      Danke und es sicher ist schön für die gefederten Freunden.
      Liebe Grüsse,
      Mariette

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  7. NoushkaMay 7, 2015 at 3:06 AM

    Great nest box, Pieter!
    You are very skilled! Thanks Mariette for sharing this with us, I am quite impatient to know who will adopt it :)
    We have built hundreds for our parrots when we were breeding them, it reminds me of that time long gone!
    Keep well and enjoy your thursday!

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderMay 10, 2015 at 1:32 PM

      Dearest Noushka,
      We too wish to know who will reside inside! Hoping for the best as it is a struggle each spring. This is a happy time with bird concerts going on all the time.
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  8. DIMIMay 7, 2015 at 3:18 AM

    Dear Mariette,such a beautiful bird house!
    Pieter is so talented indeed!
    I love watching the birds and to take pictures of them too!
    Have a lovely day!Hugs!(Like your header!!!)
    Dimi...

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderMay 10, 2015 at 1:33 PM

      Dearest Dimi,
      Thank you and such jobs are perfect for a rainy day.
      We barely find time for taking pictures of them...
      Happy Sunday evening and glad you like the Pearlbush blossoms!
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  9. SamiMay 7, 2015 at 4:21 AM

    What a great job your husband did with the bird house.

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderMay 10, 2015 at 1:34 PM

      Dearest Sami,
      This sure is a sturdy one but still, squirrels may chew out the opening and ruin it.
      Sending you hugs,
      Mariette

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  10. orchid0324May 7, 2015 at 5:02 AM

    Dearest Mariette; That sure IS a lovely home for your feathered friends created by your sweet husband♬♬♬ How I wished ours worked (I mean no visitors, haha) last spring.
    Wishing you will have a wonderful rest of the week.
    Sending Lots of Love and Hugs from Japan to my Dear friend in America, xoxo Miyako*

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderMay 10, 2015 at 1:36 PM

      Dearest Miyako,
      Thank you and we hope it will get used by some feathered friends.
      Birds do need plenty of shrubs and trees in order to feel safe enough to build any nests, in trees or in bird houses.
      Happy new week to you already.
      Hugs and love,
      Mariette

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  11. biebkriebelsMay 7, 2015 at 5:30 AM

    Dat ziet er solide uit, hoop dat je bewoners krijgt.

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderMay 10, 2015 at 1:41 PM

      Beste Marianne,
      Dank je en wij hopen natuurlijk ook dat we bewoners krijgen! Vaak slapen ze ook in die vogel huisjes.
      Liefs,
      Mariette

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  12. GerMay 7, 2015 at 7:03 AM

    Lieve Mariette,

    Nestkasten zijn er in verschillende vormen en maten zowel eigen gemaakt als te koop.Het aanbod is zo divers, omdat vogels erg kieskeurig zijn in het uitzoeken van een goede nestplaats.
    Over het algemeen is de vorm van een nestkast niet zo belangrijk,wanneer een nestkast voor een bepaalde vogel te groot is, zal hij deze van binnen opvullen met takjes en veren zodat deze wel aan zijn behoeften voldoet.
    Weet wel dat nestkastjes bij voorkeur gemaakt moeten worden van onbehandeld hout,dat de vliegopening de juiste afmetingen moeten hebben en geen uitsteeksels mogen hebben waar vogels zich aan kunnen verwonden tijdens het in en uitvliegen.
    Ben eigenlijk wel heel benieuwd naar het soort vogel die zijn intrek gaat nemen in dit door Pieter gemaakt nestkastje.

    Liefs,Ger

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderMay 10, 2015 at 1:44 PM

      Lieve Ger,
      Het allerbelangrijkste is dat de vogels een aanvliegroute hebben vanuit een boom of struik waarin ze neer kunnen strijken. Ook moet er voedsel zijn voor de broedperiode etc.
      De vliegopening wordt hier vaak uitgevreten (groter gat gevreten!) door de eekhoorns en dat is een probleem omdat we altijd moeten repareren en vervangen.
      We hebben heel wat soorten vogeltjes in onze tuin en amper tijd om ons verdekt op te stellen om te kunnen zien wie er waarin vliegt...
      Liefs,
      Mariette

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  13. ParnassusMay 7, 2015 at 9:03 AM

    Hello Mariette, Although the birds might not care about the appearance of their house, I'm sure it makes a difference to human visitors to your yard. Pieter's handiwork has natural and rustic good looks that will certainly provide a universal appeal.
    --Jim

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderMay 10, 2015 at 1:46 PM

      Dearest Jim,
      As long as those birdhouses do blend in with the natural environment, birds don't care about the looks of their houses. It always gives Pieter something to do on a rainy day and there always is need for more.
      Kindest regards and thanks for your visit and comment!
      Mariette

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  14. TamagoMay 7, 2015 at 12:11 PM

    The bird house looks beautiful. How wonderful your husband Pieter created it from wood trail scraps. I'm always amazed how skilled and creative he is! Birds sure will enjoy the house :-)

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderMay 10, 2015 at 1:48 PM

      Dearest Tamago,
      Thank you and yes, we always look for creating them from some wood scraps that are already available.
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  15. Michiko JohnsonMay 7, 2015 at 12:34 PM

    Dearest Mariette,
    Your having a lovely house with displayed gorgeous fantastic your wih Pieter's made always and both with how to made with both idea with photos. His building the word trald.
    Happy Mom's day!
    Hugs and Love to both of you!
    Michiko

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderMay 10, 2015 at 2:15 PM

      Dearest Michiko,
      We do try hard to keep up with our entire estate. Lots of work for our home and also bird houses etc. But so far we enjoy it very much!
      Thank you and hope you too had a happy Mother's Day. I got way behind with commenting and blog reading...
      Hugs and love, always and from both of us.
      Mariette

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  16. Dies und Das vom NeckarstrandMay 7, 2015 at 1:25 PM

    Liebe Mariette,
    das ist wirklich ein wunderschönes Vogelhaus.
    Außergewöhnlich und ein richtiger Hingucker.
    Einen schönen Abend wünscht dir
    Irmi

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderMay 10, 2015 at 2:16 PM

      Liebe Irmi,
      Danke und es wird auch etwas länger halten im Regen und so.
      Ganz liebe Grüsse zum Sonntagabend.
      Mariette

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  17. MadeliefMay 7, 2015 at 2:28 PM

    Lieve Mariette,

    Een prachtig vogelhuisje. Leuk dat Pieter dit soort dingen zelf maakt. Ik duim voor snelle huurders :-)

    Hoe gaat het verder met je vader. Redt hij zich alleen?

    Alvast een heel fijn weekend toegewenst!

    Liefs van Madelief x

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderMay 10, 2015 at 2:19 PM

      Lieve Madelief,
      Dank je en ja, pracht werk voor Pieter op een regenachtige dag! De foto is al van 17 maart dus al wat ouder. Doorgaans zijn alles huisjes wel bewoond.
      Vandaag, op Moederdag, was er een Mis ter nagedachtenis aan Moeder, waar mijn Vader met 3 van zijn 7 kinderen samen was. Wij hadden hier onze eigen mis, 6 uur later...
      Ook een hele fijne zondagavond/Moederdag nog!
      Liefs,
      Mariette

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  18. Marie-AnneMay 7, 2015 at 8:42 PM

    What a lovely birdhouse, dear Mariette!!! A very good shelter for the visiting birds !
    Your dear Pieter is so creative and skilled, and he is always busy making your house and garden beautiful!! God bless you both!
    Many hugs!

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderMay 10, 2015 at 2:38 PM

      Dearest Marie-Anne,
      Thank you and yes, this kind of birdhouse will provide shelter to our feathered garden friends.
      There is always so much to do in a huge garden...
      Sending you hugs and blessings,
      Mariette

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  19. JoanMay 8, 2015 at 3:08 AM

    Dit is een mooie stevige en benieuwd welke vogeltjes erin gaan nestelen ...

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderMay 10, 2015 at 2:39 PM

      Beste Joan,
      Ja, een soliede woning voor kleine vogeltjes om hun nestje te maken!
      Liefs,
      Mariette

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  20. loryMay 8, 2015 at 9:53 AM

    Pieter è stato molto bravo! Io adoro le casette per gli uccellini! ti auguro un buon fine settimana e una dolce festa della mamma Lory

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderMay 10, 2015 at 2:40 PM

      Cara Lory,
      Grazie e anche ti auguro un buon fine domenica e dolce festa della mamma!
      Baci,
      Mariette

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  21. Janey and Co.May 8, 2015 at 11:00 AM

    We have a similar bird house that a friend built at our Colorado house. Nice work. Janey

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderMay 10, 2015 at 3:13 PM

      Dearest Janey,
      Always nice projects to built and also for hanging up against a tree in the garden!
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  22. UnknownMay 8, 2015 at 4:15 PM

    Lieve Mariette ...
    ik ben gek op vogelhuisjes ...fijn dat je man ze zelf maakt
    .maar bij ons in de tuin maken de meest vogels een nestjes in de bomen.
    Ben benieuwd na de nieuwe inwoner van het vogelhuisje ...
    Een fijn weekend ....groetjes

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderMay 10, 2015 at 3:15 PM

      Lieve Nieneke,
      Ja, wij ook en we hebben er heel wat op ons landgoed. Veelal zelf gemaakt.
      Natuurlijk worden er altijd nestjes in de bomen gemaakt maar deze huisjes worden zelfs gebruikt ook om in te slapen als het koud of nat is.
      Liefs en fijne zondagavond.
      Mariette

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  23. Nathailes SANTA MARIAMay 8, 2015 at 5:56 PM

    J'espère que tu auras de jolis oiseaux :))
    Bises chère Mariette

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderMay 10, 2015 at 3:19 PM

      Dearest Nathalie,
      There no doubt will be a problem for finding some 'tenants' in our garden. We do love those pretty birds on our property and nature in general.
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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