Paint the sides of the house using White Birch.
Paint the roof of the house and the bottom base using Black Tie.
Using a fine tip paint brush, also paint the post in Black Tie.
Using a piece of sandpaper, sand down all edges of the birdhouse painted in Black Tie, distressing mostly at the edges until the raw unfinished wood shows through.
Wipe off the dust with a clean, dry cloth.
Apply a coat of mod podge sealer all over the surface of the birdhouse. Leave it to dry before proceeding with the next step.