Garden Bird House

My cute little bird house, all completed. I displayed it out in a new section of our backyard garden.  I purchased a pre-made wooden bird house at Michaels craft store.  Then, using Mod Podge, scrapbook paper, ribbon and some pre-cut chipboard shapes, decorated it.  I love the way it turned out.

A closer view.

Materials list:

wooden bird house
wooden dowel to mount house
ribbon
Mod Podge--outdoor
chipboard
scrapbook paper
paint brush/sponge applicator
pencil
glue gun
sanding block

Choose your paper and the style of bird house.   Michaels craft store has several styles to choose from.

Wooden bird house.

Cut a template out of your paper.

1. Mod Podge all of your pieces and allow to dry before adding a second coat.   
2. I painted the bottom edge of my house.  Also the little peg and the inside of the hole. 
3. I covered all of my chipboard pieces in paper and allowed to dry.  *TIP:  Be sure to cover the edges good with the Mod Podge.  My bird house and been in a few rain storms and the tag separated where I missed it with the Mod Podge.  :( 
4. Then with the sanding block, sanded all the edges smooth. 
5. Secure the chipboard shapes in place with glue. 
6. Tie a cute bow around the middle.

Finished bird house.