Decoration
Seasonal handicrafts
Upcycling
DIY milk carton birdhouse
What you need:
- folia template
- folia wooden sticks
- folia clay paper
- folia motif punch
- folia double-sided adhesive tape
- folia jute cord
- folia craft scissors
- folia craft knife
- Milk carton or tetra pack
Oh yes, fall is knocking on the door and not only brings rustling leaves, but also the time when our feathered friends could use a little extra love. So without further ado, we grabbed some scissors, glue and an empty milk carton and conjured up a cozy birdhouse. The little "dining room to go" not only looks super cute, but is also really environmentally friendly. Our clay paper is made from 100% recycled paper, making your upcycling project doubly sustainable. And if you don't have a milk carton in the house at the moment - don't worry. Any other Tetra pack will be just as happy to flutter into your crafting happiness.
To ensure that the house feels completely at home, it is best to hang it in a dry place, for example under the balcony or on a covered patio. If you want your little bird hotel to be more weatherproof, you can simply pimp it with outdoor paints or waterproof pens. And psst: Even without a bird, the little house looks really good - as a cute decoration in the children's room, it brings a lot of heart and fall magic.
Rinse the Tetra-Pack thoroughly with water and allow to dry.
Download the template & cut to size with construction paper. If the tetra pack has a seal, you will need to remove it first with a cutter knife.
Stick the template onto the Tetra pack using double-sided adhesive tape.
Shorten the wooden sticks to 7 cm and glue them to both sides of the lid.
Cut out confetti or other motifs with the motif punch and stick them onto the Tetra pack.
Show us your finished birdhouse on Instagram! Tag us with #foliadiy and @folia_diy!
