- Materials Needed: An empty and thoroughly washed cardboard milk or juice carton, acrylic paint, craft knife (for adult use), twigs, hot glue, twine, and birdseed.
- How to Make It: Paint the exterior of the carton in a solid base color like soft white, barn red, or muted mustard yellow. Once dry, let children paint doors, windows, and flower boxes on the sides. An adult should use a craft knife to cut a welcoming square or arched window opening on the front. Glue small twigs along the roofline for a rustic thatched-roof effect. Punch a hole through the top gable, thread twine through for hanging, fill the bottom with seeds, and hang.
- Tips and Variations: Cut a small horizontal slit just below the entrance window and push a small twig through to serve as a convenient landing perch for smaller birds.
5. Botanical Gelatin Seed Ornaments Craft translucent, jewel-like seed cakes molded into gorgeous botanical shapes that sparkle in the sunlight.