Layered Birdhouse Sign with Cherry Blossoms (Stencil of the Month Club)
Join Sharon Hankins of I Restore Stuff as she turns a simple MDF arch board into a charming birdhouse vignette—complete with cherry blossoms and a layered songbird.
This project features the September 2025 Stencil of the Month Club exclusive design. If you love layered birds and mix-and-match florals, this one’s for you!
✨ Get the exclusive design: Join the Stencil of the Month Club to receive members-only stencils delivered to your door.
Materials
- MDF arch board, pre-painted in an off-white (e.g., Raw Silk shade)
- September 2025 Stencil of the Month Club set (Premium): birdhouse, flowers, and birds — Join the Club
- Stencil Brush Set (Natural Bristle)
- Mini Stencil Brush Set (4-pk)
- Painter’s tape, cardstock/offload card, and a blow dryer (optional)
- Paint colors used in the tutorial:
- Off-white base (Raw Silk); Bright white (Casement)
- Rust/Terracotta for birdhouse base; Black for birdhouse detail
- Brown (Woodwick) for branches
- Baby Pink for blossom centers; Green for leaves
- White, Blue-Green, Red, and Black for the layered bird
Tip: Use separate brushes (or wrap between colors) to keep edges crisp and hues clean.
1) Birdhouse Base — Two-Layer Stencil
Start with an MDF arch board pre-painted in a soft off-white. Tape down the birdhouse stencil, layer 1, and fill with Rust paint. Use a stencil brush and apply two coats for a bold finish.
Once dry, align layer 2 and fill with Black paint for crisp contrast. Speed up drying with a blow dryer if needed.
2) Cherry Blossoms — Branch & Details
Position the flower stencil just beneath the birdhouse. Stencil the branches in a warm Woodwick brown.
Next, stencil the blossoms in a bright Casement white. Apply two coats for opacity, then dry thoroughly.
Finally, align the detail layer of the flower stencil: paint centers Baby Pink and fill leaves with Green using a mini brush for precision.
3) Layered Bird — Four Easy Passes
Pick a bird stencil and perch it onto the birdhouse. Start with layer 1 in White paint.
Align layer 2 and fill with Blue-Green paint. Add a second coat if needed for vibrancy.
Add layer 3 with Red paint for warmth.
Finish with layer 4 in Black paint for details and definition. Let dry completely.
Final Reveal
A cozy birdhouse, soft blossoms, and a perched songbird—fresh, layered, and full of charm!
Watch the Full Tutorial
Ready to make yours?
- Join the Stencil of the Month Club to get the exclusive September 2025 bird & blossom set.
- Grab your brushes: Stencil Brush Set & Mini Stencil Brush Set (4-pk).