{"id":1569,"date":"2009-08-23T19:57:58","date_gmt":"2009-08-23T23:57:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.artisansofthevalley.com\/blog\/?p=1569"},"modified":"2009-08-27T18:34:30","modified_gmt":"2009-08-27T22:34:30","slug":"extreme-bird-houses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.artisansofthevalley.com\/blog\/extreme-bird-houses\/","title":{"rendered":"Lifestyles of the Rich and Feathered Presents Extreme Bird Houses"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a title=\"John Looser - Extreme Bird Houses Group Shot 3\" href=\"http:\/\/www.artisansofthevalley.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/08\/birdhouse11.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1654\" title=\"John Looser - Extreme Bird House Mounted on Tree\" src=\"http:\/\/www.artisansofthevalley.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/08\/birdhouse11.jpg\" alt=\"John Looser - Extreme Bird House Mounted on Tree\" width=\"438\" height=\"329\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.artisansofthevalley.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/08\/birdhouse11.jpg 438w, https:\/\/www.artisansofthevalley.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/08\/birdhouse11-150x112.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.artisansofthevalley.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/08\/birdhouse11-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 438px) 100vw, 438px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1579\" title=\"John Looser - Extreme Bird Houses - Group Shot\" src=\"http:\/\/www.artisansofthevalley.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/08\/birdhouse4-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"John Looser - Extreme Bird Houses - Group Shot\" width=\"210\" height=\"158\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.artisansofthevalley.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/08\/birdhouse4-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.artisansofthevalley.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/08\/birdhouse4-150x112.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.artisansofthevalley.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/08\/birdhouse4.JPG 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 210px) 100vw, 210px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1651\" title=\"John Looser - Extreme Bird Houses Group Shot 3\" src=\"http:\/\/www.artisansofthevalley.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/08\/birdhouse10-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"John Looser - Extreme Bird Houses Group Shot 3\" width=\"210\" height=\"158\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.artisansofthevalley.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/08\/birdhouse10-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.artisansofthevalley.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/08\/birdhouse10-150x112.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.artisansofthevalley.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/08\/birdhouse10.jpg 438w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 210px) 100vw, 210px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">As promised, Artisans is combing the world for interesting projects to present the talents of artists spanning all mediums, styles and projects. We at Artisans of the Valley always enjoy visiting the websites and shops of fellow artists; there is a never ending array of unique talents and niches out in the world to supply the demand for one-of-a-kind pieces. Recently we came across an artist creating homes for the more affluent of our feathered friends.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a title=\"John Looser - Extreme Bird Houses - www.extremebirdhouses.com\" href=\"http:\/\/www.artisansofthevalley.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/08\/john_looser.gif\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-1575\" title=\"john_looser\" src=\"http:\/\/www.artisansofthevalley.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/08\/john_looser.gif\" alt=\"John Looser - Extreme Bird Houses - www.extremebirdhouses.com\" width=\"211\" height=\"160\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.artisansofthevalley.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/08\/john_looser.gif 211w, https:\/\/www.artisansofthevalley.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/08\/john_looser-150x113.gif 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 211px) 100vw, 211px\" \/><\/a>John Looser is recognized as producing some of the best birdhouses in the world, placing in every contest that he\u2019s entered. A craftsman at heart, John employs reclaimed wood to develop monstrous mansions tailored for the needs of various species. The time required to craft these homes is obviously extensive, making bird housing a lifestyle for this Canadian artist.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a title=\"John Looser - Extreme Bird Houses - www.extremebirdhouses.com Example Birdhouse\" href=\"http:\/\/www.artisansofthevalley.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/08\/birdhouse6.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-1581 alignright\" style=\"margin: 5px;\" title=\"John Looser - Extreme Bird Houses Example 6\" src=\"http:\/\/www.artisansofthevalley.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/08\/birdhouse6-150x112.jpg\" alt=\"John Looser - Extreme Bird Houses - www.extremebirdhouses.com Example Birdhouse\" width=\"150\" height=\"112\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.artisansofthevalley.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/08\/birdhouse6-150x112.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.artisansofthevalley.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/08\/birdhouse6-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.artisansofthevalley.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/08\/birdhouse6.JPG 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>John\u2019s work is showcased in dozens of articles ranging from newspapers to magazines. He now boasts an animal planet feature among his growing media presence. (Check the link below)<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Animal Planet: <a href=\"http:\/\/animal.discovery.com\/videos\/most-outrageous-pet-digs\/\">http:\/\/animal.discovery.com\/videos\/most-outrageous-pet-digs\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a title=\"John Looser - Extreme Bird Houses - www.extremebirdhouses.com Example Birdhouse\" href=\"http:\/\/www.artisansofthevalley.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/08\/birdhouse2.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-1577\" style=\"margin: 5px;\" title=\"John Looser - Extreme Bird Houses - www.extremebirdhouses.com Example Birdhouse\" src=\"http:\/\/www.artisansofthevalley.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/08\/birdhouse2-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Extreme Bird House 2\" width=\"210\" height=\"158\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.artisansofthevalley.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/08\/birdhouse2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.artisansofthevalley.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/08\/birdhouse2-150x112.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.artisansofthevalley.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/08\/birdhouse2.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 210px) 100vw, 210px\" \/><\/a>John\u2019s website (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.extremebirdhouse.com\/\">www.extremebirdhouse.com<\/a>) \u00a0 features hundreds of photos in a convenient slide show. Since most people won\u2019t have the tools or the time to create such a masterpiece, John\u2019s work is on-sale; a list of one-of-a-kind Extreme Birdhouses is available on his website. He\u2019s also started work on providing the option purchase plans outlining the process from start to finish including helpful diagrams and photos. Keep checking his website for more birdhouse plans!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a title=\"John Looser - Extreme Bird Houses - www.extremebirdhouses.com Example Birdhouse\" href=\"http:\/\/www.artisansofthevalley.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/08\/birdhouse1.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-1576 alignright\" style=\"margin: 5px;\" title=\"John Looser - Extreme Bird Houses Example 1\" src=\"http:\/\/www.artisansofthevalley.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/08\/birdhouse1-150x112.jpg\" alt=\"John Looser - Extreme Bird Houses Example 1\" width=\"150\" height=\"112\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.artisansofthevalley.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/08\/birdhouse1-150x112.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.artisansofthevalley.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/08\/birdhouse1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.artisansofthevalley.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/08\/birdhouse1.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>Bird houses, dog houses, cat tree\u2019s, bird playgrounds, and dozens of other configurations for various household, wildlife, and farm companions have been created to fill not only functional needs but provide a visual bonus to landscapes and decors. We\u2019ll be searching for and featuring more projects like this soon!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a title=\"John Looser - Extreme Bird Houses Group Shot 2\" href=\"http:\/\/www.artisansofthevalley.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/08\/birdhouse9.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1646\" title=\"John Looser - Extreme Bird Houses\" src=\"http:\/\/www.artisansofthevalley.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/08\/birdhouse8-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"JoJohn Looser - Extreme Bird Houses\" width=\"210\" height=\"158\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.artisansofthevalley.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/08\/birdhouse8-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.artisansofthevalley.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/08\/birdhouse8-150x112.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.artisansofthevalley.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/08\/birdhouse8.jpg 533w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 210px) 100vw, 210px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1648\" title=\"John Looser - Extreme Bird Houses Group Shot 2\" src=\"http:\/\/www.artisansofthevalley.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/08\/birdhouse9-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"John Looser - Extreme Bird Houses Group Shot 2\" width=\"210\" height=\"158\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.artisansofthevalley.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/08\/birdhouse9-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.artisansofthevalley.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/08\/birdhouse9-150x112.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.artisansofthevalley.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/08\/birdhouse9.jpg 438w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 210px) 100vw, 210px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">For more information on John&#8217;s Extreme Bird Houses:<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.extremebirdhouse.com\/\">www.extremebirdhouse.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Email Contact: <a href=\"mailto:john@extremebirdhouse.com\">madebyjade1964@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">John\u2019s Phone: 519-357-9595<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.artisansofthevalley.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/08\/birdhouse3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-1578 alignnone\" title=\"John Looser - Extreme Bird Houses Example 3\" src=\"http:\/\/www.artisansofthevalley.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/08\/birdhouse3-150x101.jpg\" alt=\"John Looser - Extreme Bird Houses Example 3\" width=\"165\" height=\"111\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.artisansofthevalley.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/08\/birdhouse3-150x101.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.artisansofthevalley.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/08\/birdhouse3-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.artisansofthevalley.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/08\/birdhouse3.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 165px) 100vw, 165px\" \/><\/a><a title=\"John Looser - Extreme Bird Houses - www.extremebirdhouses.com Example Birdhouse\" href=\"http:\/\/www.artisansofthevalley.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/08\/birdhouse5.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-1580\" title=\"John Looser - Extreme Bird Houses - Example 5\" src=\"http:\/\/www.artisansofthevalley.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/08\/birdhouse5-150x112.jpg\" alt=\"John Looser - Extreme Bird Houses - Example 5\" width=\"150\" height=\"112\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.artisansofthevalley.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/08\/birdhouse5-150x112.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.artisansofthevalley.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/08\/birdhouse5-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.artisansofthevalley.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/08\/birdhouse5.JPG 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a title=\"John Looser's Lumberjocks Feature\" href=\"http:\/\/lumberjocks.com\/cranbrook2\/projects\" target=\"_blank\">John&#8217;s work is also featured on www.lumberjocks.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>John Looser (www.extremebirdhouse.com) is recognized as producing some of the best birdhouses in the world, placing in every contest that he\u2019s entered. A craftsman at heart, John employs reclaimed wood to develop monstrous mansions tailored for the needs of various species. The time required to craft these homes is obviously extensive, making bird housing a lifestyle for this Canadian artist.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[7],"tags":[20,450,453,452,446,21,449,448,445,451,447],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.artisansofthevalley.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1569"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.artisansofthevalley.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.artisansofthevalley.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.artisansofthevalley.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.artisansofthevalley.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1569"}],"version-history":[{"count":29,"href":"https:\/\/www.artisansofthevalley.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1569\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1663,"href":"https:\/\/www.artisansofthevalley.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1569\/revisions\/1663"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.artisansofthevalley.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1569"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.artisansofthevalley.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1569"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.artisansofthevalley.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1569"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}