Birdhouse from Books

Inspiration

Step One: Gather a selection of old books in colors of your choice. You will need 5-6 books. Two of the books will need to be the same height.
Step Two: Use a utility knife to cut the front and back off a book that will the front and the back of your birdhouse.
Step Three: Use a drill bit to cut a one and one-half inch hole in one panel.
Step Four: Use hot glue to attach the front panel to the books that will form the left and right sides.
Step Five: Glue the back panel on the books that will form the left and right sides.
Step Six: Glue the "house" to the book you have chosen for your base.
Step Seven: Glue the roof on to the house. If the pages separate, brush with a coat of Modpodge and hold with clothes pins until dry.
Step Eight: Cut a piece of cardboard to fit the small opening under the roof in the front and back. Cover the cardboard with scrapbook paper or a page from an old book. Glue into place.
Step Nine: Optional: Glue on a dowel rod perch if desired.

Finished Product