Hello everyone! I have a quick and easy DIY craft project to share with you. I wasn't sure what to do with the second birdhouse I purchased at my local Dollar Tree a while back. If you follow me, you probably know how much I love succulents, especially faux ones. So, why not design a birdhouse with a faux succulent roof? I would love it if you could create one with me. The process is simple, and I'll take you through a full materials list.
- One craft birdhouse (you can buy it at Dollar Tree)
- Assorted faux succulents
- Craft moss
- Artistic paint (Espresso in this case)
- Paintbrush
- Hot glue
Applying paint to the birdhouse
Start by applying acrylic paint to your birdhouse. Use Espresso color, and add a small amount of water to thin out the paint. This will result in a stained finish without having to use stain.
After applying the paint, let it dry completely.
Adding moss to the birdhouse roof
Next, take your craft moss, and using hot glue, apply it to the roof of the birdhouse. Be careful when pressing the moss down onto the roof to protect your fingers.
Adding artificial succulents
If necessary, use floral cutters to cut your succulent flowers to the size you want. Apply hot glue to each succulent flower and add it to the top of the birdhouse roof. Experiment with different sizes and looks of the succulents before adding them. This helps with placement and the overall design.
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These are so sweet.
ReplyDeleteClaire, thank you! 😊
DeleteI love this Stephanie! What a cute craft and I love how you've decorated the roof. #MMBC.
ReplyDeleteJayne, thank you so much. 😊
DeleteHow do you come up with all of your cute craft ideas? This is adorable!
ReplyDeleteTake care and best wishes.
Debra, thank you. Sometimes it's hard coming up with stuff.
DeleteIt turned out so pretty, Steph. I love succulents too and so many of the faux ones look so realistic too.
ReplyDeleteMichelle, thank you so much. I'm happy to enjoyed my creation. :)
DeleteThis looks like a fairy could live in it. :) So cute! Thanks for sharing this post with us at the Will Blog for Comments #37 linkup, Stephanie. We hope to see you sharing more posts next week at #38.
ReplyDeleteJennifer, now that you mention it, I can see a fairy living in it. :) Thank you so much for taking the time to visit and comment.
DeleteThat is so pretty!
ReplyDeleteJoanne, thank you!
DeleteOhhh I love the woodland feel this moss and succulent treatment on the birdhouse roof offers! Adorable detail!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much! 😊 This was a truly enjoyable do-it-yourself project.
DeleteThese look so sweet when finished. Great idea!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Christine. 😊
DeleteAnother fabulous creation. I'm not sure which of us spends more time (or $$) in Dollar Tree. Featuring when my link party opens.
ReplyDeleteCarol, thanks! That's a great question. I honestly think we both spend about the same amount of time at Dollar Tree. Lol 🤣
DeleteThis looks SO sweet, it'll be a feature over at Handmade Monday this week.
ReplyDeleteJulie, thank you very much. 😊
DeleteHow cute! Featuring you at WITS!
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteSo creative, cute, love it. Thank you for sharing and participating at SSPS 357. See you at #358 as I will feature your post.
ReplyDeleteThis is so cute! Visiting from Grandma's house link party!
ReplyDeleteThank you! 🤗
DeleteI'm definitely making this for the table on my porch. Thanks for the idea and for sharing it on the Homestead Blog Hop. Can't wait to see more!
ReplyDeleteThank you 😊
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