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I made these with my kids one year. The boys were probably 8 and
10 and wanted to earn money, so we made some and took them to a
consignment shop. It was summer and the shop soon went out of
business. Only a couple sold, so guess what people got for Christmas
presents that year! LOL My DH doesn't remember but he cut the wood for us.
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The wood is about 1.5" wide and 1/4"
thick. The top is cut at an angle, as you can see, and it is about
1.75" from tip to bottom.
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Use a drill to drill a little bird hole,
partially thru the wood.
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Paint the wood pieces white. Let
dry.
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Nail a little brass brad or nail for the
"perch" just below the hole.
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Cut popsicle sticks for the roof and paint
them. We had red roofs, blue roofs, green roofs and mauve roofs if
I remember. Glue the roofs on with a glue gun.
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Glue a string of pearl beads along the
roof edge.
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Glue a pearl bead in the hole for an egg.
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Glue a little moss around the hole and
perch.
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Glue a little silk rose and ribbon to the
front corner.
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Glue a gold thread hanger to the back.
I'm pretty sure this was our own design. Hope you enjoy! They
could also be used for spring ornaments.
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