Make A Stone Birdhouse
Time: 1-2 Hours Cost: $10-20 Difficulty: Easy
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Mark Lindloff In the instructions on the blog I mention that the first step is to consider how and where you want to mount them so an appropriate base is prepared first and attached the the bottom of the birdhouse before adding stones. I have mine on deck rails and another on top of a post in my garden. They are heavy but with the right hardware you could also hang one from a big, metal garden hook. -
Jennifer V Birds may try to nest in them. The problem is, any nesting box a human offers needs to be cleaned out after each season to prevent the spread of disease from one group of birds to the next. Also, there are specific designs for actual nesting boxes to ensure they are safe for the type of bird using them. The wrong size opening or depth and predators can get in or young birds hatched in there can't get out (etc). ...»
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Vicki Owen Yes, the same adhesive works with shells. Just make sure you work from the bottom up, so each new row of shells rests on the ones below. This way they won't slip and slide while the adhesive is drying. I hope you'll show and tell your project when it's done!
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such a basis for a never-ending thing to craft! WOW Thanks -
I love these stone birdhouses. It will be a great addition to my collection! -
just love the bird houses! -
Gotta love this!!! -
Love this thank you -
Making mine into a Fairy house! -
What a great idea! Thank you so much for sharing :) -
Thank you so much for this,I think they look really nice. You have given me so many ideas. :) -
I was wondering if anyone else has ever had an issue with wasps building nests inside your birdhouses? I did and I'm wondering how to prevent it in the future. -
Donna Barriga I block the openings to my birdhouses because they're just used for decoration. I also have nesting boxes which the birds use and I find the wasps won't build where the birds are active.
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These are adorable! Thanks for reminding people not to use them as birdhouses. Birds really deserve houses that suit their needs, and not our needs for cute decorations. I would imagine with a metal roof and little ventilation these could become little stone ovens on a hot day. My first thought when I saw them was Fairy Houses! (as someone else noted) Why not give yourself over completely to fantasy and forget trying to justify them as birdhouses. Put little wooden doors on them and call them miniature houses. -
Interesting! I wasn't aware that the "birds & the bees" don't hang out together, so to speak! Thanks!
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Wow! These are so clever. Thanks for sharing. -
I have a question about the adhesive you use? Is there one available that sticks the stones to the birdhouse like carzy glue would work? I'm using a weatherproff gorilla glue but it doesn't adhere quickly. -
Susan Branum You need something thicker so the adhesive can really grab the stones. I use GE Silicone II silicone sealant (waterproof, outdoor, clear drying).
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Perfect Melissa. Actually you wrote that initially and I missed it! Lol! Sorry! It's raining so hard here in Richmond today so I have laid out stones from our driveway to dry and I'm off to Home Depot for the adhesive! Enjoy your creations everyone!
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The Empress of Dirt's Blog is fantastic and really creative. I am not much of a gardener but she really inspires me and makes me want to garden. I am definitely going to make one of these! -
Angela - My Personal Accent That's very sweet! Thank you and happy creating!
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No problem - Great sites that are unique and share great info should be highlighted and shared!. My dad who is really the gardener loves your site. I am the up-cycler and I like the great easy projects that I can make our big project look great for next to nothing.
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HI Melissa..... just wanted you to see your idea done from the South! Lol! I had such a great time doing it. I am now producing these for female birthdays and another one for the gal who does my hair...as a wedding gift! She's thrilled. Thank you for your vision!
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A general tip about bird houses: do not use a perch. Birds do not need them. If you buy a bird house and for some reason there is a perch, cut it off. -
Good tip Terry. I made this birdhouse for a cancer benefit this weekend and it was purchased for a young boy making a "cool" decoration for his room! Lol! Sweet!
