Decoupage Birdhouse Idea

Instructions

1. Choose paper for your birdhouse. Using ruler, measure the dimensions of the roof and sides of the birdhouse. If portions of the birdhouse are under the roof overhang, use text weight paper to push into the crevices and create a pattern. Using paper trimmer or scissors, cut paper to match your measurements or pattern. Mark any openings on your paper pattern that will need to be punched. Punch those openings in your decorative paper. An additional allowance can be given to edges where corners meet, wrapping the paper around the corner after small tabs have been cut in the seam allowance. The alternative is to butt the edges together.
2. Apply decoupage sealer to one portion of the birdhouse at a time and add the paper over the decoupage sealer. Continue this process until the visible surfaces of the house are all covered. Small edges can be covered with embellishments such as adhesive paper ribbon. If too wide, the paper ribbon can be cut to accommodate the size of the edge.
3. Next, apply the decoupage sealer over all the surfaces, on top of the paper and paper ribbon. Allow to dry.
4. Embellish the birdhouse with additional embellishments such as Wood Art or Feathers.