How to Build a DIY Bird House

Lots of people enjoy watching birds. You could also find yourself enjoying listening to the sounds birds make when they’re eating. These are a few of the reasons you might want to learn how to build a DIY bird house for your backyard. Well, that's the essence of creating this piece. Are you ready? Let's learn how to make a DIY bird house, shall we?

These DIY bird houses are enjoyable to make. The funds you would have used in buying a bird house outside now can be used to purchase a bird feeder or some bird seeds, don't you think? 

4 DIY Bird Houses 

1. Basic Wooden Bird House

For beginners in this arena, these basic bird houses could be one of the first you would make. It is effortless. You should also get your kids to help you out with this project. 

2. Change an Old Drawer or Teapot into a Bird House

You could create a DIY bird house from your old teapots or drawers. You can hang the pot using twine from the drawer handles. Then you can glue the thrifted teapot to the drawer’s back. In the end, you can glue the top of the teapot to the bottom part of the drawer. This would end up acting as a proper perch they could use to land. 

3. Modern Bird House 

You could use these bird house plans for enthusiasts that like birds coming to nest on their property. These are quite ideal for people that are not full-time working DIYers. It would be best if you had a few tools to complete your project. Then when you're done, you could have a mid-century modern bird house. This would be a proper piece to give your friends and family. 

4. DIY Bird House Using Pennies 

This is a creative way to make your bird house. First, pick up a bird house from your craft-store, or build it by using an elementary bird house building kit. Then gather lots of pennies that would serve as the roof of your bird house. Use adhesive, add bird feed, hang it in your backyard, and enjoy your DIY bird house. 

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How to Make a Rose Flower Photo Frame

You must be wondering how to add a little bit of creativity to your home. What better way to decorate a home than with flowers? Many utilize flowers in so many areas and aspects of their life, such as in their homes, offices, schools, rooms, and so many other places. So how can you make use of a pressed rose in making a frame that you can use for holding your photos? Keep reading to find out how to make a rose flower photo frame.

There are lots of photo frames with different designs and ideas that can be used to beautify a place. But how does a rose photo frame beautify a place? Roses known for their outstanding beauty and looks are flowers that stand out a lot. They have a natural feel and add a serene feeling to the place.

Wooden Rose Photo Frame

This botanical art gives your home that comforting feel as it utilizes properly pressed roses from your garden. This project uses a wooden frame with decorative paper of your choice to be placed inside. It’s lovely home decor that’ll help enhance the natural beauty of your home. Here's how to make it in this frame.

Steps in Making a Wooden Rose Photo Frame

You're going to be needing the following materials in other to make this photo frame:

·                 A wooden photo frame (used or new)

·                 Glue

·                 Ruler

·                 Scissors

·                 Rose

·                 A decorative sheet of paper

Step 1

First, you need the glass from the picture frame. After doing so measure the back of the photo frame.

Step 2

Now place the measurement on the decorative paper and cut out the extra; make sure the paper is the same size as the photo frame before proceeding.

Step 3

Place the properly pressed flower onto a piece of cut out paper, align in the style of your choice, and glue.

Step 4

Now place the decorative paper in the frame as the background and glue the smaller paper with the flower to it.

Paper Roses Frame

This is a fun and attractive kind of photo frame as it involves being imaginative and creative in your way. The photo frame is made of well-cut out brown cartons and the roses are paper roses, which you can make yourself or get. So here's how to make it.

Steps in Making a Paper Rose Photo Frame

·                 A-frame

·                 Papers

·                 Ruler

·                 Glue

·                 Scissors

·                 Photo

·                 Roses (preferably paper)

Step 1

First, measure the back of the frame and cut out the decorative paper you'll use for it making sure it matches the size of the back of the frame.

Step 2

Now carefully glue the paper to the frame.

Step 3

Now align your paper roses on the side of the frame and glue.

Step 4

Wait for it to dry and now you have your very own rose photo frame.

We've now seen a few of the many ways you can create your rose photo frame. The beauty of how your photo frame turns out all depends on your creativity and skills. Now complement your home with these lovely photo frame ideas and designs.

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DIY Valentine’s Day Cards

Valentine’s Day is almost here, and if you don’t have a solid plan for your celebration, don’t worry! There is still time to make homemade cards that are both easy and meaningful. So gather up your glue sticks and your red construction paper, we’ve got you covered with 4 easy, DIY Valentine’s Day cards even procrastinators can pull off.

Heart Bouquet DIY Valentine’s Day Cards

Can’t decide between flowers and hearts as the centerpiece of your Valentine’s card? Why not have both?

What You’ll Need:

●      White cardstock

●      Assorted red and pink paper

●      Green marker

●      Scrap of ribbon

●      Glue or glue stick

●      Small heart punch (optional)

Directions:

1. Start by folding your cardstock paper the long way.
2. Next, punch or cut small hearts from your colored paper and then arrange it like a bouquet at the top of your card.
3. Glue your hearts in place and then draw green lines coming down from each, like stems. (Be sure they intersect at a common point so you can “tie your bow.”)
4. To finish, tie your scrap of ribbon into a bow and glue it on to gather up your “bouquet!”
5. Don’t forget to pen a personalized message inside your card before giving to your special someone.

Punny Matchstick Card

It’s not Valentine’s Day, without a few dozen cheesy puns, right? This card will help you meet that quota.

What You’ll Need:

●      Blank brown paper cards

●      5 wooden matches

●      Glue

●      Felt-tip pen

Directions:

1. Start by gluing your 5 matchsticks in a row, ensuring you don’t use too much glue and have runoff.
2. Next write a punny message like “you light up my life” along the bottom.
3. Add a personal message inside your card that will touch the heart of your recipient.
4. That’s it! You’re done!

Felt Hearts on a String Card

Ready to add a little texture to your DIY Valentine’s Cards? This card is easier than it looks, and will wow em’ all with charm and thoughtfulness.

What You’ll Need:

●      Blank, brown paper cards

●      Small, felt hearts (hand cut or precut)

●      Needle & thread

●      Felt-tipped pen

Directions:

1. To start, pull your needle through the back top corner of the card so it pull through the front.
2. Bring most of the thread through the card, but leave enough to tie a knot on the back.
3. Next, place your hearts in the order you want them to be on your card, and string them onto your thread using one stitch at the top of each heart.
4. When you’re finished pull the needle and thread through the other top corner and knot the thread from the inside of the card.
5. Finish by writing your message (something like “you’ve got my heart on a string”) and add a personal note inside.

Paint Sample Bookmarks/Cards

We’re not telling you to steal from your local hardware store, but you’re going to need to procure some paint swatches for this project somehow.

What You’ll Need:

●      Paint Swatches (with multiple shades on them)

●      Heart punch

●      Fine-tipped sharpie

●      Red or pink ribbon

Directions:

1. Take your hole punch and punch a heart in each section of your paint swatch. (You can save the hearts and glue them to the other side, or not.)
2. Cut your ribbon into 4” pieces.
3. Punch a hole at the top of your swatch.
4. Use a slip knot to loop your ribbon through the top.
5. Take your back pen and write a Valentine’s Day message on the back of your bookmark.

What are your favorite DIY Valentine’s Day Cards? Share your tips and ideas with us in the comments section below! 

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3 Simple, Stunning DIY Winter Crafts

Let’s be honest, for those who love a good DIY project, there is no wrong season for crafts and creativity. Still, there is something about the blustery winter months that calls for a mug of warm tea and a satisfying craft project. After the holiday decorations come down, many of us are left with bare spots on our shelves, walls, and end tables. It’s too early for the spring summer decor, but we’re so over pine trees and Santa – so how to fill in the gap?

To help you solve this home decor conundrum, we’ve highlighted 3 DIY winter craft projects perfect for whiling away a chilly afternoon. Enjoy!

Pinecone Door Hanger

Looking for winter crafts that can grace your front door once the holidays are behind you? This pinecone door hanger fits the bill perfectly. For this project you’ll need large 8-12 large pinecones (available in your backyard or at your local craft store), ribbon, and a hot glue gun.

Cut 8-12 pieces of ribbon (1.5 - 2 inch width) into 2 foot long strips before gluing each piece to the top of a pinecone. Allow the hot glue to dry completely and then gather your ribbon up, pulling the pieces to varying lengths to give your door hanger a layered look. Tie your ribbon into a tight double knot before hanging on your front door.

String Heart Yarn Cards

These adorable heart cards are a great way to keep your kiddos busy while getting their valentines crafts done early. As an added bonus, this project also helps your kids hone their sewing skills. All you’ll need for these heart cards is yarn, thick cardstock, a threading needle (large and blunt for little hands), a heart cookie cutter, a pencil, and some fun markers if using as a Valentine’s Day school card.

Trace around your heart, and punch holes around the shape before erasing your pencil marks. Thread your needle and tie a knot at the end, then let your kids criss-cross the heart with the yarn, filling in the shape. Once all the holes have been filled with colorful yarn, tie off and finish up. If you want to, write “Happy Valentine’s Day” in marker for your kids to use as cards at school. These winter crafts also look adorable in frames and make great gifts for grandparents.

Yarn Pom Wreath

No winter crafts list is complete without a yarn pom project, and this creamy, white pom wreath is the perfect decor piece for the winter months. This DIY craft is easy, fun and worthwhile as the large, full wreath makes a statement on both walls and interior doors.

For this project you’ll need both white and cream yarn, a pom maker, a wreath form, and craft glue. Make your poms by wrapping them around your pom maker, regularly laying them out on your wreath to estimate how many you’ll need. You’ll want to tie on a loop of white ribbon or twine for hanging before gluing your poms into place. Be sure to vary the cream and white yarns for a layered effect.

Other DIY projects we love include making homemade soap with essential oils, or preparing for Valentine's Day early be hand-crafting DIY Valentine's Day cards for your loved ones.

What’s your favorite way to craft away the chilly winter days? Share your best winter crafts and DIY tips with us in the comments section below.

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