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Decorating Bird Houses - Ideas For Decorating

May 2, 2016 by Raquel 6 Comments

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This weekend we had another fun craft day that we spent decorating birdhouses. I found these cute houses for about a dollar each at my craft store. 

If you can't get to the dollar store, you can get these items easily online - just check out my products list below. These also make nice gift ideas and certainly brighten up any space. 

Bird House Ideas For Decorating

These are fun to decorate and the ideas are truly endless.

 

Cute craft idea using wooden bird houses , scrapbook paper and washi tape!

We used a variety of scrapbook paper and washi tape to decorate these. I had seen some cute ones on Pinterest and thought that they would look so cute for a Mother's Day tablescape or tea party to celebrate the season!

 

Cute craft idea decorating bird houses using wooden bird houses , scrapbook paper and washi tape!

 

My mother made a really cute bird house display on her mantel.

Cute craft idea decorating bird houses using wooden bird houses , scrapbook paper and washi tape!

 

We had so much fun making these and I do not know about you, but I am a huge washi tape fan. The unfinished wooden birdhouses are so much fun to decorate any time of year.

Decorating Bird Houses - Supply List

  • wooden bird houses
  • scissors
  • exacto knife
  • washi tape
  • scrapbook paper
  • glue
  • acrylic paint
  • paint brushes

Directions:

1. Paint houses with acrylic paint and let dry completely. No need to paint the entire house, just the areas you wish.

2. Measure sides and roof of the house that is not painted and cut scrapbook paper or use washi tape. Washi tape is easier to use and looks just as cute! Use the Exacto knife to help trim as necessary if using scrapbook paper. If children are going to do this craft I recommend using washi tape only. It works great!

3. You can decorate with ribbon and sequins if you want as well. The ideas are truly endless.

4. Let dry completely before handling.

bird house decorating

 

My mom has an actual craft room in her home, (it is my old bedroom - so fitting!), so I often take my supplies to her house when we have  our weekly craft day. I just had to share my cute little Creative Options® Two-Tray Craft Box carryall that I received from Creative Options!

Cute craft idea using wooden bird houses , scrapbook paper and washi tape!

I just love all of the optional compartments and how portable it is! It has two cantilever trays containing 13-24 adjustable compartments along with a deep storage. I first saw this at CHA where it was nominated for CHA's 2016 Hot Product of the year!

 

 

Cute craft idea using wooden bird houses , scrapbook paper and washi tape!

Remember you can really have fun with these Bird House Ideas For Decorating

  • Summer Beach Houses
  • Patriotic Houses
  • Spooky Halloween Houses
  • Christmas Gingerbread Houses
  • Candy Houses
  • Sports Houses
  • Themed colored houses - sports teams or room colors
  • Retro Houses

 

What did you do this weekend?

easy simple craft idea

Summer craft idea - decorate wooden bird houses with scrapbook paper and washi!

 

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About Raquel

Southern California mom who blogs about time-saving recipes, entertaining, craft, party ideas and travel. Life is about making the most of your time - don't waste it.

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  1. Tamara

    May 02, 2016 at 2:21 pm

    It's awesome! This is one of the first crafts Scarlet and Cassidy ever did together - painting a birdhouse. And now we get so many birds and we need more birdhouses! Time to paint.

    Reply
    • Raquel

      May 02, 2016 at 7:29 pm

      Awwwww! How fun that they did that together! What a great father-daughter project!

      Reply
  2. Ruth

    May 03, 2016 at 8:14 am

    These are so cute. I think I will do this my boys this weekend.

    Reply
    • Raquel

      May 04, 2016 at 7:53 pm

      Thank you Ruth! They were fun to make!

      Reply
  3. Akaleistar

    May 04, 2016 at 5:09 pm

    What a fun project! I like that it's another excuse to buy washi tape. Also, that craft box is awesome 🙂

    Reply
    • Raquel

      May 04, 2016 at 7:53 pm

      Washi tape is so much fun isn't it? Thanks Ashley!

      Reply

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Hi, I'm Raquel! I am a self-proclaimed foodie and have enjoyed cooking and baking since I was little. I loved baking cookies with my mother and grandma as a child, and later making dinners for my parents to foster my passion while in high school. I also had a passion for organizing and keeping things tidy.

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