How to Make Christmas Bird Tree Ornaments

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Decorate your Christmas tree with birds this holiday season. Adding several different bird ornaments will bring your tree to life with color and the feel of the winter outdoors.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

Glitter
Paint
Bird house
Artificial Bird
Glue

Flying Paper Bird

Step 1

Draw the bird's head, wings and body on a piece of red construction paper. Don't forget to give the bird eyes and a beak.
Step 2

Cut the bird drawing out of the paper.
Step 3

Using glitter glue, outline the wing lines and edges of bird. Glue a small piece of red yarn to the head of the figure.

Nesting Bird

Step 1

Purchase a small, artificial bird at a craft store.
Step 2

Make a nest with small twigs. Glue the twigs in a circle to form a nest with an indentation for the bird to sit in. Glue the bird to the nest.
Step 3

Add a small loop of yarn to the back of the nest. Glue it on to use for hanging on your tree.

Winter Wonderland Bird

Step 1

Buy an artificial cardinal at a craft store. Buy a nest or make it out of twigs.
Step 2

Glue the twigs in a circle to form a nest with an indentation for the bird to sit in. Glue the bird to the nest.
Step 3

Use a can of spray-on snow to decorate the edges of the nest. Make your bird look like he is sitting in a fresh layer of snow.

Bird with House

Step 1

Use an artificial bird and pre-made wooden bird house to make a cute tree ornament.
Step 2

Make sure the house and bird are small enough to hang on the tree. Glue the bird to the perch or the top of the house.
Step 3

Decorate the house with paint, glue and glitter or fake snow. Add any words or decorations to personalize it for your tree.
Step 4

Glue a small loop of yarn to the back of the house for hanging on the Christmas tree.