This Upcycled Plastic Bottle DIY Birdhouse is so easy to make. It is a simple craft for kids to make and since it is made from recycled materials, it is an almost free project. This is the best simple diy birdhouses you can make.
Upcycled Plastic Bottle DIY Birdhouse
I am always on the look out for projects that are free or almost free. When we had a bunch of 2 liter bottles laying around, the kids and I decided we should make birdhouses with them. Now we have 4 of these fun diy projects around the yard. Your kids are going to love getting the chance to build a birdhouse.
What Kind Paint Should Be Used on Plastic Birdhouse
There are 2 types of paint we have found that works well on the birdhouse Spray paint is the easiest and fastest way to paint the birdhouses. The kids wanted to paint details on their birdhouses so we used acrylic paint.
What is the Best Way to Hang a Birdhouse
There are a lot of ways to hang these simple birdhouses. We choose to add a screw through the side closest to the tree. It was a simple way to hang the birdhouse where is secure as well as a way to make sure that there is nothing for the birds to get caught on.
We like to place the birdhouse near the bird feeders so that the birds have everything they need.
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Supplies
- 2 liter plastic bottle – cleaned
- Acrylic paint or spray paint
- Scissors
- Small Stick
- Glue – optional
How To Make Upcycled Plastic Bottle DIY Birdhouse
Start with these simple birdhouse plans.
Make sure the 2 liter plastic bottles are cleaned and dry.
Paint the bottles with either acrylics or spray paint. We used acrylics paint with foam brushes because the kids wanted to paint details on their birdhouse. Create your birdhouse designs any way you want.
Cut a hole in the front of the bottle, towards the bottom as the opening for the birds to come in and out.
Put a small hole under the entrance hole the same size as the stick.
If the stick does not stay secure, add a small amount of glue, like hot glue, to make sure the stick stays in place for the birds to land on.
Once the paint is dry, the bird house can be hung outside for the birds.
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