Spring into creativity with this easy birdhouse craft for kids! Discover a fun, engaging way to connect with your little ones and add a touch of nature-inspired charm to your home or garden. Perfect for young crafters of all ages.

Skills Required: None. Even young kids can easily paint and use Mod Podge. It’s non-toxic and safe for children. Parents might enjoy this craft too – I suggest it as a fun family activity.

Ready for a crafting adventure that’s both easy and enjoyable? This birdhouse craft for kids is the perfect pick!

It’s a straightforward, fun activity that allows your children to express their creativity while making a charming decoration for your home or garden.

This project isn’t just about crafting; it’s about spending quality time together, engaging in something hands-on, away from the usual digital distractions.

You’ll start with painting the birdhouses, setting a vibrant base for the colorful tissue paper decorations. This step is simple yet impactful, allowing each child to paint their mark with their favorite color.

Next, you’ll decorate with Mod Podge and tissue paper squares, turning ordinary birdhouses into extraordinary art pieces. This part is all about creativity and fun, as kids mix and match tissue colors and arrange their designs.

This step takes a bit, but it’s very fun laying out the squares and figuring out the colors you want. Take your time and enjoy the craft. It occupied my daughter for a good while too – so that’s a bonus!

The protective layer of Mod Podge not only adds a professional touch to the craft but also ensures durability, making it a lasting memento of the time spent together.

So, gather your materials and get ready to embark on this birdhouse crafting journey. It’s an easy, enjoyable way to create, learn, and most importantly, make lasting memories with your kids.

Let’s get crafting and cherish these moments of shared creativity! This makes a perfect spring or summer craft for kids. First, here’s what you’re going to need.

Gather These Supplies

Wood birdhouses from the craft store – Dollar Tree also has them
Tissue paper – various colors (or premade tissue paper squares)
Craft paint – any color
Mod Podge – any formula
Scissors
Paintbrushes
Spray sealer (optional)

I chose white paint as a basecoat so my tissue paper colors pop more, but feel free to use a different color base – keep in mind that the base color will change the look of the tissue paper once Mod Podged as tissue paper is translucent.

This fun craft is very customizable in terms of colors – you can even add embellishments – such as faux florals, leaves or even vinyl decals if you’d like. A bunch of these are so fun looking together. What colors would you use?

Hang some up in the garden (you can seal with a coat of Mod Podge Outdoor if you like), make a garland, or nail them to a tree.

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Birdhouse Craft for Kids

This DIY birdhouse is a perfect family project that's not only simple and fun but also a great way to introduce children to the joys of crafting and nature.

Prep Time10

Active Time1

Dry Time40

Total Time1 50

Yield: birdhouses

Cost: $3

Equipment

Materials

Wood birdhouses
Tissue paper
Craft paint any color
Mod Podge any formula
Clear acrylic spray sealer optional

Instructions

Start by giving the birdhouses a quick coat of paint in the color of your choice. Leave them to dry.
Cut some tissue paper squares. To easily make a bunch, fold one sheet of tissue paper and cut the folded seam and repeat this until you end up with the size you want.
Brush a layer of Mod Podge onto a section of the birdhouse, and lay a tissue paper square on it. Bush another layer of Mod Podge on top to secure the surface and edges.
To seal the birdhouse, use a few more coats of Mod Podge or sealer if you are planning to use it outdoors. Let dry completely before displaying.

Notes

I also painted a birdhouse that my daughter has previously painted to upcycle it.

Let me know what you thought of this project in the comments. Ready for more fun activities for children this spring and summer? You’re going to love all of these boredom busters – trust me!