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.
Homemade fabric birdhouses
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liebe design
6th September 2016 at 7:41 pmThat looks very colorful and nice!
Greetings from Germany,
Sara
Claire Armstrong
7th September 2016 at 12:50 pmThank you, and thanks for visiting.
creativejewishmom/sara
3rd September 2016 at 11:57 pmHi 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!
Claire Armstrong
4th September 2016 at 7:23 amThanks, it’s great to reconnect again !
Wendy
14th August 2016 at 2:15 pmVery cute! I’m planning to decorate my Christmas tree in Florida this year with a whimsical snowbird theme… You are giving me ideas…
Claire Armstrong
14th August 2016 at 4:20 pmThank you ! I’d love see what you do, I like whimsical.
Sandra Garth
13th August 2016 at 11:03 pmOur feathered friends would love this and the probably the pesky squirrels also! Thanks for joining us again at Celebrate Your Story.
Claire Armstrong
13th August 2016 at 11:07 pmThank you ! The birdhouse is more of a fun decoration as it is not weather proof.
Pili
12th August 2016 at 6:23 amLove 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!
Claire Armstrong
12th August 2016 at 6:27 amThank 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.
Rachel Osborn
11th August 2016 at 2:46 amMy 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!
Claire Armstrong
11th August 2016 at 6:04 amThank you ! The stitches do add to the childlike fun of the project.
handmade by amalia
9th August 2016 at 5:11 amSuper colorful and cool, I’m going to give it a try.
Amalia
xo
Claire Armstrong
9th August 2016 at 6:05 amThanks ! & good luck with it, they are fun to make.
Helen Fern
8th August 2016 at 1:52 pmWhat 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/
Claire Armstrong
8th August 2016 at 1:58 pmThank you and thanks for the invite !
Sam @ Raggedy Bits
8th August 2016 at 1:00 amWhat 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 🙂
Claire Armstrong
8th August 2016 at 11:23 amThank you ! I do like colourful crafts.
Cecilia MyThriftStoreAddiction
7th August 2016 at 2:50 amThis is so fun, Claire! Thank you for sharing @Vintage Charm!
Claire Armstrong
7th August 2016 at 2:08 pmCheers and thank you.
Janet Trieschman
7th August 2016 at 1:56 amThis turned out really cute, I love the colors and those birds!!! Thanks for sharing your post with Creatively Crafty Link Party
Claire Armstrong
7th August 2016 at 2:09 pmThank you , they colours are lovely and bright.
Michelle
6th August 2016 at 8:19 amOh dear, I think hubby has just lost his favorite Hawaiian shirt. So cute
Claire Armstrong
6th August 2016 at 12:17 pmThank you ! I think that would be a great use of a Hawaiian shirt.
Katrin
6th August 2016 at 7:16 amClaire, 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…
Claire Armstrong
6th August 2016 at 12:17 pmThank you so much ! There are some lovely tropical print fabrics around at the moment.
lorraine williamson
5th August 2016 at 9:34 pmlove the tropical print very cool thanks for sharing have a great week
Claire Armstrong
5th August 2016 at 9:49 pmThank you ! I do like the current tropical trend.
LydiaF
5th August 2016 at 12:37 pmI 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!
Claire Armstrong
5th August 2016 at 2:33 pmThank you ! They are nice and bright and cheerful.
Carol
4th August 2016 at 1:35 pmVery cute! Would look good in most homes.
Claire Armstrong
4th August 2016 at 6:05 pmThank you ! They look good in my home.
m(i)e
3rd August 2016 at 9:45 amso sweet! Thanks!
Claire Armstrong
3rd August 2016 at 9:50 amGlad you like it, thanks.