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 Monday, April 23, 2012 « Freelance Friday: Custom Color Chalkboar... | Main | Tuesday Tutorial: Mother's Day Frame »
Monday Funday: Bird Houses
Candie Cooper created this project. To see more crafts by Candie check out her blog, Candie Cooper's Journal.
I could start out saying this post has gone to the birds,
but it hasn't! Bird houses are so fun to make and are a great inexpensive spring/summer craft. Here are a couple ideas for decorating them.
You will need: A bird house, Folk Art Outdoor paint,
paint brushes, Duck Tape sheets, beads, wire, wire cutters, tiny eye screws,
small drill, ruler, and scissors.
Plaid makes Folk Art Outdoor paint in metallic and flat
colors. It's extra durable for the great outdoors (including UV and
weather resistant) and still non-toxic so it's safe for kiddos.
Base coat the bird house in desired colors. For
cracks and crevices, dilute the paint just a little with water so it runs
into those tight spots. I kept these pretty simple using solid colors,
but I imagine kids doodling all over the bird house with paint. It
may be helpful to have a few paint brushes, paper towels and cups of water
on hand.
For an extra funky roof, try Duck tape sheets (found at
the craft store or online). They come in all sorts of cool patterns
like tie-dye, camo, and zebra print. The grid on the back makes them
super easy to measure and cut too. Measure the roof sections with
a ruler, cut the tape pieces and stick them wherever you like.
To hang the bird house, drill a tiny pilot hole in the
top of the roof. I especially love this little hand drill because
it's safe to use with kids.
Screw a tiny eye-screw or hook into the hole.
Attach a piece of colorful wire with a wrapped loop. Leave
10" of wire and cut. String a few beads on the wire and make
another wrapped loop.
I hope the birds can see it! ;)
Plaid makes bird houses in all sizes. How about
getting the family together to make some this weekend? I can't wait
to hang these little houses up in my back yard!
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