How to Make a Birdhouse From Flower Seed Packets

Although a birdhouse made from flower seed packets will not house a real feathered friend, the finished result will be so attractive that you will feel compelled to find a prominent location from which to hang this birdhouse. Using six flower seed packets and some clear tape, you will be able to finish a birdhouse that is nice enough for a tiny little decorative bird to take up residence.

Things You'll Need

• Six flower seed packets
• Plastic food-storage bags
• Clear tape
• Scissors
• Craft glue
• Pencil
• Feathered decorative bird (approximately 1 inch in size)

Instructions

1. Open and empty the seed packets. Use the seeds or place them in labeled plastic bags. Flatten the seed packets nicely.

2. 

   Place two seed packets together matching up two short edges. Fit the edges together and tape them together securely. Fold each seed packet in half lengthwise to make the bottom and both sides of the birdhouse.

3. 

   Fold two more seed packets in half lengthwise. Fit one of these seed packets onto the bottom of the birdhouse as the front of the birdhouse. Tape a short edge of this seed packet along the bottom front edge of the birdhouse. Repeat with the other seed packet to make the back of the birdhouse. The folded portions of these seed packets will meet in the center as roof peaks. Tape the top of the roof peak together.

4. 

   Draw a 1-inch diameter circle in the front center of the birdhouse. Find the center of the circle and divide the circle into sixths. Draw lines to divide the circle like a pie. Cut along each line in the center of the circle but do not cut the outer circle. Bend each flap in toward the inside of the birdhouse and glue the flaps in place. This will create a finished edge of the circle.

5. 

   Place the last two seed packets together side by side, matching long edges. Tape these long edges together. This is the birdhouse roof. Place a line of craft glue down the inside center of the roof and place it on top of the roof peak of the birdhouse. Allow the glue to dry.

6. Glue the decorative bird to the roof to finish the birdhouse.

Tips & Warnings

• Keep the flower seeds in the seed packets and present the seed packet birdhouse as a gift to a gardener. The gardener can either keep the seed packet birdhouse or open the seed packets and plant the seeds.

References

• Seed Packet Birdhouse