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How to Make A Tropical Fabric Birdhouse Decoration

3rd August 2016 by Claire Armstrong 36 Comments

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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.
 
DIY Tropical Fabric Birdhouse Decoration
 
These tropical fabric birdhouses are very easy to make home decoration or gift.  Free pattern and full instructions.
 
 
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What you need to craft a tropical fabric birdhouse

  • Birdhouse template – You can download this template from my original homemade fabric birdhouse post for here free.
  • Cardboard – Scrap cardboard from old packaging is fine. I find amazon boxes great for this craft.
    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.
  • Fabric scraps to compliment your tropical fabric.
  • Quilt batting/wadding Only need about a fat quarters worth.
  • Glue gun and glue sticks
  • Green embroidery floss
  • Embroidery needles
  • Large natural wood craft sticks (like fat popsicle sticks)
  • Twig for perch
  • Clip on decorative tropical birds
  • Antiquing wood wax
  •  
    Birds for tropical fabric birdhouse
     
    Tropical Fabric for birdhouses
     
     

    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.
     
    Tropical fabric birdhouses pieces
     
    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.
     
    Stitching up the tropical fabric birdhouses
     
    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.
     
    Tropical fabric birdhouses roof pieces
     
    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.
     
    Tropical fabric birdhouse roof
     
    Finished tropical fabric birdhouse 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.
     
    These gorgeous tropical fabric birdhouses are really easy to make.  They make for a lovely home decoration or even a gift.  Step by step tutorial and free pattern.
     
    Embrace the tropical trend with this gorgeous fabric tropical birdhouse.  Fun and easy to make with free template.
     
    Tropical Fabric Birdhouse - Fun decoration, easy to make with free pattern and tutorial.
     
    Free pattern and tutorial to make this gorgeous tropical fabric birdhouse.

     
    If you like this post you might also like these other crafts.
    Homemade fabric birdhouses
    Gorgeous spring fabric birdcage
    Scallop Shell trinket dish
     
     

    Filed Under: Crafts Tagged With: bird, birdhouse, birds, craft sticks, fabric, fat quarter, hand sewn, homemade gift, parrots, tropical, tropical birds, tropical decor, tropical fabric, tropical leaf, tropical print

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    Comments

    1. liebe design

      6th September 2016 at 7:41 pm

      That looks very colorful and nice!
      Greetings from Germany,
      Sara

      Reply
      • Claire Armstrong

        7th September 2016 at 12:50 pm

        Thank you, and thanks for visiting.

        Reply
    2. creativejewishmom/sara

      3rd September 2016 at 11:57 pm

      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!

      Reply
      • Claire Armstrong

        4th September 2016 at 7:23 am

        Thanks, it’s great to reconnect again !

        Reply
    3. Wendy

      14th August 2016 at 2:15 pm

      Very cute! I’m planning to decorate my Christmas tree in Florida this year with a whimsical snowbird theme… You are giving me ideas…

      Reply
      • Claire Armstrong

        14th August 2016 at 4:20 pm

        Thank you ! I’d love see what you do, I like whimsical.

        Reply
    4. Sandra Garth

      13th August 2016 at 11:03 pm

      Our feathered friends would love this and the probably the pesky squirrels also! Thanks for joining us again at Celebrate Your Story.

      Reply
      • Claire Armstrong

        13th August 2016 at 11:07 pm

        Thank you ! The birdhouse is more of a fun decoration as it is not weather proof.

        Reply
    5. Pili

      12th August 2016 at 6:23 am

      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!

      Reply
      • Claire Armstrong

        12th August 2016 at 6:27 am

        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.

        Reply
    6. Rachel Osborn

      11th August 2016 at 2:46 am

      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!

      Reply
      • Claire Armstrong

        11th August 2016 at 6:04 am

        Thank you ! The stitches do add to the childlike fun of the project.

        Reply
    7. handmade by amalia

      9th August 2016 at 5:11 am

      Super colorful and cool, I’m going to give it a try.
      Amalia
      xo

      Reply
      • Claire Armstrong

        9th August 2016 at 6:05 am

        Thanks ! & good luck with it, they are fun to make.

        Reply
    8. Helen Fern

      8th August 2016 at 1:52 pm

      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/

      Reply
      • Claire Armstrong

        8th August 2016 at 1:58 pm

        Thank you and thanks for the invite !

        Reply
    9. Sam @ Raggedy Bits

      8th August 2016 at 1:00 am

      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 🙂

      Reply
      • Claire Armstrong

        8th August 2016 at 11:23 am

        Thank you ! I do like colourful crafts.

        Reply
    10. Cecilia MyThriftStoreAddiction

      7th August 2016 at 2:50 am

      This is so fun, Claire! Thank you for sharing @Vintage Charm!

      Reply
      • Claire Armstrong

        7th August 2016 at 2:08 pm

        Cheers and thank you.

        Reply
    11. Janet Trieschman

      7th August 2016 at 1:56 am

      This turned out really cute, I love the colors and those birds!!! Thanks for sharing your post with Creatively Crafty Link Party

      Reply
      • Claire Armstrong

        7th August 2016 at 2:09 pm

        Thank you , they colours are lovely and bright.

        Reply
    12. Michelle

      6th August 2016 at 8:19 am

      Oh dear, I think hubby has just lost his favorite Hawaiian shirt. So cute

      Reply
      • Claire Armstrong

        6th August 2016 at 12:17 pm

        Thank you ! I think that would be a great use of a Hawaiian shirt.

        Reply
    13. Katrin

      6th August 2016 at 7:16 am

      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…

      Reply
      • Claire Armstrong

        6th August 2016 at 12:17 pm

        Thank you so much ! There are some lovely tropical print fabrics around at the moment.

        Reply
    14. lorraine williamson

      5th August 2016 at 9:34 pm

      love the tropical print very cool thanks for sharing have a great week

      Reply
      • Claire Armstrong

        5th August 2016 at 9:49 pm

        Thank you ! I do like the current tropical trend.

        Reply
    15. LydiaF

      5th August 2016 at 12:37 pm

      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!

      Reply
      • Claire Armstrong

        5th August 2016 at 2:33 pm

        Thank you ! They are nice and bright and cheerful.

        Reply
    16. Carol

      4th August 2016 at 1:35 pm

      Very cute! Would look good in most homes.

      Reply
      • Claire Armstrong

        4th August 2016 at 6:05 pm

        Thank you ! They look good in my home.

        Reply
    17. m(i)e

      3rd August 2016 at 9:45 am

      so sweet! Thanks!

      Reply
      • Claire Armstrong

        3rd August 2016 at 9:50 am

        Glad you like it, thanks.

        Reply

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