Make your own Gorgeous Tropical Fabric Birdhouse Decoration
I love the tropical trend at the moment, I think it’s because it remind me of my childhood growing up in the far east. To add a bit of tropical fun to my decor I made this gorgeous tropical fabric birdhouse.
This birdhouse is basically an updated version of my very popular homemade fabric birdhouses. The big difference is the roof and the tropical fabric print I used. Also, I managed to find some lovely tropical birds to adorn my birdhouse.
I actually prefer this tropical fabric version of my birdhouse to the original. I will definitely be making more of them to decorate my home with. These birdhouses also make a great gift for someone. They are so easy and fun to make for a very little cost. You can either buy some tropical fabric or even use an old Hawaiian shirt or printed blouse to make the birdhouses with.
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What you need to craft a tropical fabric birdhouse
Tropical print fabric – As the tropical look is really popular at the moment there are loads of tropical fabric prints around. I’m sure you’ll find one online you like, you’ll need no more than a fat quarter.
How to make a tropical fabric birdhouse base
The birdhouses are made exactly the same way as my original fabric birdhouses except for the roof. If you want more detailed instructions for the birdhouse base then the ones below, then click over to the original birdhouse post
1. Download template from original birdhouse post.
2. Use the template to cut out the seven cardboard pieces. Cover with wadding and fabric using the glue gun according to the instructions. Don’t forget to cut out a entrance hole.
3. Sew up the fronts and sides of the tropical fabric birdhouses, using your embroidery thread and a giant cross stitch. Also sew a simple stitch around the entrance hole.
4. Use the glue gun to stick the top and bottom pieces to the stitched birdhouse base. Using a sharp object pierce a hole in the front of the birdhouse for a perch and wedge a twig into the hole.
How to make the roof of your tropical fabric birdhouse
This is where the instructions differ from my original fabric birdhouses. Instead of covering the cardboard roof piece with fabric, I made a wooden roof.
1. Wax your natural wood craft sticks to darken them. I used about 12 woodsticks for each birdhouse, enough to cover up the cardboard. You may also want to paint the underside of cardboard a darker colour.
2. Fold your cardboard roof piece in half. Using the glue gun stick 6 of the craft sticks to each side of the roof.
3. Again using the glue gun stick the wooden roof to top of your tropical fabric birdhouse. Now all you need to do is add tropical birds.
If you like this post you might also like these other crafts.
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[…] birdhouses are both functional and decorative, and this birdhouse is one of such. The birdhouse is made using tropical fabric; the body is made of cardboard, covered […]
That looks very colorful and nice!
Greetings from Germany,
Sara
Thank you, and thanks for visiting.
Hi Claire, I just love it! Have always wanted to make something inspired by your birdhouses and now I’m thinking this might be perfect for an upcoming party……will have to see, but in the mean time great to reconnect and thanks for sharing on craft schooling Sunday!
Thanks, it’s great to reconnect again !
Very cute! I’m planning to decorate my Christmas tree in Florida this year with a whimsical snowbird theme… You are giving me ideas…
Thank you ! I’d love see what you do, I like whimsical.
Our feathered friends would love this and the probably the pesky squirrels also! Thanks for joining us again at Celebrate Your Story.
Thank you ! The birdhouse is more of a fun decoration as it is not weather proof.
Love your birdhouse!! I couldn’t imagine it was made out of cardboard! Inexpensive though pretty DIY projects are the best for me.
Thanks for the inspiration and for sharing with us at Sweet Inspiration party!
Thank you ! Yeah they cost almost nothing to make but still look great. It’s currently on the wall in my dining room and it looks lovely there.
My favorite thing about this is the big stitches you used along the edges. It sets it off amazingly well and adds a little touch of whimsy! Thanks for sharing at the Family Joy Linkup! Hope to see you again next Sunday!
Thank you ! The stitches do add to the childlike fun of the project.
Super colorful and cool, I’m going to give it a try.
Amalia
xo
Thanks ! & good luck with it, they are fun to make.
What a fun idea! Would love to have you share this on the Pleasures of the NW’s DIY party!
http://www.pleasuresofthenw.com/do-it-yourself-linky-party-17/
Thank you and thanks for the invite !
What a super clever idea! I love all the bright colours that you used and the cute roof made from paddle pop sticks!
Thank you so much for sharing your fun project over at Waste Not Wednesday! can’t wait to see what awesomeness you have been up to this week 🙂
Thank you ! I do like colourful crafts.
This is so fun, Claire! Thank you for sharing @Vintage Charm!
Cheers and thank you.
This turned out really cute, I love the colors and those birds!!! Thanks for sharing your post with Creatively Crafty Link Party
Thank you , they colours are lovely and bright.
Oh dear, I think hubby has just lost his favorite Hawaiian shirt. So cute
Thank you ! I think that would be a great use of a Hawaiian shirt.
Claire, I love love love this, it’s fantastic, what an awesome idea and those birds are so perfect for this fun birdhouse! It looks amazing! The fabric you chose is beautiful…
Thank you so much ! There are some lovely tropical print fabrics around at the moment.
love the tropical print very cool thanks for sharing have a great week
Thank you ! I do like the current tropical trend.
I love the quirkiness of this project. The birds, the fabric, the stitches, everything! Thanks for sharing with us at Creatively Crafty #ccbg 🙂 Have a great weekend!
Thank you ! They are nice and bright and cheerful.
Very cute! Would look good in most homes.
Thank you ! They look good in my home.
[…] really good. *To embrace the tropical trend, I have since updated the birdhouse with a new tropical fabric birdhouse. Which as well as using tropical fabrics it has a completely different roof to this one. […]
so sweet! Thanks!
Glad you like it, thanks.