Challenge Ten: Birdhouse Ornament

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MichelleMyBelle created a file to make this adorable little birdhouse. Design and decorate for the holidays.
The inspiration comes from:

http://bettys-creations.blogspot.com/2011/09/vogelhauschen-anleitung.html
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  • Nancy_Cre8iveCutzNancy_Cre8iveCutz
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    That is too cute! Looking forward to seeing everyone's take on this one.
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  • MarieKMarieK
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    Definately going to have a go at this one, its really nice, and looks quite easy !!
  • mjnixmjnix
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    Nice job. TFS :O)
  • neldanelda
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    You guys have got to try this it is so easy and super cute! The only thing I would change is to make a hole on the top for the ribbon/twine. I punched one out after cutting for the twine.

    I used the paper from Challenge One as texture on this project. The birdie is from there as well.
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  • Mary212Mary212
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    That is too, too cute!
  • MichelleMyBelleMichelleMyBelle
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    nelda said:

    You guys have got to try this it is so easy and super cute! The only thing I would change is to make a hole on the top for the ribbon/twine. I punched one out after cutting for the twine.

    I used the paper from Challenge One as texture on this project. The birdie is from there as well.
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    Sorry about the hole Nelda, I thought I added it. Thanks for letting everyone know.
    Turned out great!
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  • deepcdiverdeepcdiver
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    Super quick and fun project! The cardinal is the free file from SVGcuts that I PnC.image
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  • HappyCrafterHappyCrafter
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    Those are darling ladies.
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  • MichelleMyBelleMichelleMyBelle
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    Anna, I had forgotten about that cardinal. Looks great! I was searching for a bird image in my stash and could not find one.

    Edit: spelling
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  • irishmist59irishmist59
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    Here is my birdhouse, I made it into a luminary, I used the lace paper from svgcuts and put vellum under so the light comes through the holes, I also used vellum for the front hole. I put another cutout in the back so I can get the battery candle in and out.

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  • Mary212Mary212
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    Ladies, your little birdhouses are just as pretty as can be. Love the paper choices.

    Did you make them to size? They would make sweet tree ornaments to fill in the big open spaces on the tree.
  • neldanelda
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    MichelleMyBelle said:

    Sorry about the hole Nelda, I thought I added it. Thanks for letting everyone know.
    Turned out great!

    That certainly was not meant as a criticism, just a suggestion. And you will need to vary the size of the hole to whatever twine or ribbon you are using so it is best added by the end user. The file is great and cut perfectly, it is a cute project that I am going to use with my school kids. I think I am going to have them write a Christmas message inside so that when you peek in the hole you can see it. TSM!
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  • neldanelda
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    irishmist59 said:

    Here is my birdhouse, I made it into a luminary, I used the lace paper from svgcuts and put vellum under so the light comes through the holes, I also used vellum for the front hole. I put another cutout in the back so I can get the battery candle in and out.

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    I love this! Great idea!!
    Mary212 said:

    Did you make them to size? They would make sweet tree ornaments to fill in the big open spaces on the tree.

    I cut it to the size that Michelle made them to, I did not need to change anything at all except add a texture.

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  • lindaflindaf
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    Love the luminary idea!
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  • craftyblondecraftyblonde
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    how cute! You all did a great job!
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  • HelenHelen
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    Really good job everyone, loving how they have turned out.
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  • KarenPKarenP
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    These are too cute. What is the finished size of the bird cages? I love the idea of putting a message inside you only see if you look.
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  • neldanelda
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    KarenP said:

    These are too cute. What is the finished size of the bird cages? I love the idea of putting a message inside you only see if you look.

    I gave mine away already as a sample to the teacher but it was about 3-3.5" high.

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  • bluejeancreationsbluejeancreations
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    These are adorable. You could make different colors with different birds. I am excited to try this out. The ones you guys have pictured are so cute!

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  • neldanelda
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    Entry #2

    I reduced the pattern by 75% to get a smaller (and still very cute) birdhouse. I am posting a picture of 2 because I got 2 on a piece of paper. These still assemble very easily, just a little smaller. I used the Snowmen on Skates Paper Pack from LD (now retired) for the texture. Printed on Epson Premium Presentation Paper (matte, 44#) at a setting of 14 with the red cap on the Silhouette.
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  • irishmist59irishmist59
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    So cute, love the red and blue paper!! I'm going to make a bunch of these as gifts they are just too cute and such a quick and easy project, love it!!
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  • irishmist59irishmist59
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    Anna, love your birdhouse that candy cane stripe with the green paper and the cardinal really pops, love it!!
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  • PaperGrandmaPaperGrandma
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    After seeing all of your bird house ornaments and how cut they all are, I might have to try one of these. I love the color combinations that each of you has put together.
  • ImaCutterImaCutter
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    These are so cute and quick and easy. I love all the variation of fun papers!

    Brigit, I love how you thought outside the box and did the luminary- brilliant! And quite beautiful.

    I did mine actually a little bigger. I thought it would make a nice treat box. I blocked out the hole in one and the other I covered it acetate. I went one step further and glued the lid or roof on only one side and added a magnetic closure on the other. I plan to put a small little gift in this for Christmas. I can almost fit a regular ornament in here- it bulges. Should have decent enough room for something special. ;>
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  • MickyZsMickyZs
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    This file was wonderful to work with...thank you...Everyone of these is just adorable.
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  • craftyblondecraftyblonde
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    MickyZs i love the clock idea. Did you know you can buy working clock faces in the craft stores? That would be great as a real working clock.. that is provided the paper can hold up the weight of the click face electronics. maybe done in a thicker card stock or chip board? Everyone's doing such great jobs on their bird houses. I had planned on doing some crafting today but had to do some electrical work to get ready for my new dishwasher that will be here friday. YEah!!! sorry dishwasher trumps crafting lol
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  • CarmenOCarmenO
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    Love the clock idea! Maybe balsa wood might work too. :) These are all great!!
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  • MichelleMyBelleMichelleMyBelle
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    Yeah, another project completed. I also went with a Cardinal LOL (Pink) I may give this to my mom as one of her presents for her birthday, which is in 2 weeks. She loves to watch the birds and her hummingbirds. I need to go to AC's today and get another pack of pearls, I was short one. ;) I used Sharon's Cardinal Christmas File, some dollar lace from Ac, The Ballet Paper Stack from Michael's, $1 pk pearls - AC, ink, Recollections Flowers, Stickles.

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  • KarenPKarenP
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    Wow all of these are so cute.
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  • craftyblondecraftyblonde
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    wow Michelle that is beautiful!!!
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  • PaperGrandmaPaperGrandma
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    Everyone has such great ideas. I have to admit that I am not crazy about the bird houses but am now going to have to give it a try after seeing all of yours.

    DeAnna
  • ssmithssmith
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    Love everyones take on the birdhouse. The file is great Michelle, it goes together so easily. I'll post a pic of mine later - now I'm off to work.
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  • PaperGrandmaPaperGrandma
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    Here is my birdhouse. I thought it would be fun to peek inside and see Santa and a tree.
    I used digital paper from EchoPark and printed them double sided on my printer.
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  • ImaCutterImaCutter
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    The clock idea is just so clever!

    Michelle, I always love all the detail you put into your projects. You know how to give them that special something!

    Papergrandma-- That is too funny to see Santa in there!! What a surprise!
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  • lindaflindaf
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    These are all gorgeous.

    Papergrandma - Love the Santa & tree inside. Maybe birds get presents too ;)
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  • aussie_cazaussie_caz
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    Ladies, your Birdhouses are all gorgeous!! love the ones where they hide a little surprise :)
  • angeli08angeli08
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    These are all so great! You all have inspired me to give it a try. Hopefully I can craft some after the kiddos go to bed.
  • ElizabethElizabeth
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    My birdhouse...I didn't remeber to make the holes for the hanger until I was half way done putting it together, gonna have to go back and put some.


  • neldanelda
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    Elizabeth said:

    My birdhouse...I didn't remeber to make the holes for the hanger until I was half way done putting it together, gonna have to go back and put some.

    @Elizabeth I did the same thing! A paper piercing tool comes in real handy....just saying, lol! I love the little fence, it is a great touch. How did you do the roof - it looks like it has individual shingles (or rows of shingles).

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  • bluejeancreationsbluejeancreations
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    There is so much creativity in this group. I am anxious to do one, but I have to clean my cricut mat before I do any more cutting.

    I have been busy running kids around to all there activities today. :o( Hopefully I will get it cleaned and restickied before I go to bed tonight.

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  • MichelleMyBelleMichelleMyBelle
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    nelda said:

    Elizabeth said:

    My birdhouse...I didn't remeber to make the holes for the hanger until I was half way done putting it together, gonna have to go back and put some.

    @Elizabeth I did the same thing! A paper piercing tool comes in real handy....just saying, lol! I love the little fence, it is a great touch. How did you do the roof - it looks like it has individual shingles (or rows of shingles).

    Nelda, I would think she just added a some scallop borders. I could be wrong!
    When applying them, you start at the bottom and work your way up. That's how I did it once on a project.

    Elizabeth, love the roof and the fence. Nice job!

    PaperGrandma, nice idea putting a scene on the inside. Love it!
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  • ElizabethElizabeth
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    @nelda MichelleMyBelle is exactly right. I just cut out a bunch of little scalloped borders and layered them from the bottom up. Took a little bit but I think it was worth it!
  • K_leeK_lee
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    All are soooo cute, love em.........

    Here's mine.....yep that is a tealight hanging out the bottom.......:)

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  • redbigbredbigb
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    Here's my try...

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    I wanted it to look like there are little presents in there for the birds, but it was harder than I anticipated to make small boxes.

    I love the birdhouse file though! Thank you for sharing it!

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  • ssmithssmith
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    Here's my entry. I did a print and cut for the bird.
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  • lindaflindaf
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    Here's my birdhouse. I loved Elizabeth's shingled roof so copied that idea. The snow I added to the base and roof by using Snow Writer from Michael's for depth and sprinkling white glitter on it for extra shine. image
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  • ImaCutterImaCutter
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    These are all incredible projects. I love how each one is so different from the next. I appreciate you all sharing your talents here. I learn so much from you all!!!
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  • irishmist59irishmist59
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    All these birdhouse are truly fantastic, it's true Trish very incredible, I couldn't even pick a favorite, what a great little template!!
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  • Nancy_Cre8iveCutzNancy_Cre8iveCutz
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    These are all adorable. Think I'll have to try my hand at one tomorrow.
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  • mjnixmjnix
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    You have all done a great job!!!!
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