DIY Painted Bird Houses

A Fish Who Likes Flowers has this cute idea for turning plain, wooden bird houses into garden statement pieces. These things look like they came straight from some expensive garden boutique, don't they? I love the personalized touch too. You can make them as vibrant or as subdued as you prefer.

They sell these at craft stores like Michaels, Hobby Lobby, etc.

For the base, anything goes. I might use wrought iron vs. wood for contrast.