How to Make a Birdhouse

Author: Stephanie Dulgarian
This post may contain affiliate links. Read our disclosure policy.

Learn how to make a birdhouse in 10 minutes or less using a simple materials list that only costs $5!

4 wood birdhouses with a basket of eggs on the side

Nothing says “Hello Spring” like a darling set of pedestal birdhouses! These wooden bird feeders are made with pre-assembled houses and wood candlesticks. I got all my materials at Hobby Lobby – the houses were $4 and the candlesticks were $2, but I used a coupon so my total was less than $5 per house. I’ll link to some similar for your shopping convenience, just in case you don’t have access to a craft store.

Here’s how to make them –

supplies needed to make a birdhouse

Pedestal Birdhouse DIY

SUPPLIES –

  • finished birdhouses (unless you feel totally inspired to make your own!)
  • wood candlestick*
  • hot glue + glue gun
  • paint and paint brush, optional

* If you’re planning to paint your birdhouse, you can buy glass candlesticks from the dollar store and attach them to the wood house with Krazy Glue.

adding some hot glue to the rim of a wood candlestick

HOW TO MAKE A BIRDHOUSE –

  1. Add some hot glue to the rim of your candlestick.
  2. Place the birdhouse on top and let the glue dry completely. If you want some extra strength, add more glue around the perimeter where the wood house meets the wood candlestick.
  3. Paint, if you’d like.
  4. When your glue is completely dry, you’re done!
4 wood birdhouses on a white counter next to a basket of easter eggs

What do you think? I personally love the natural wood of these birdhouses, but they would definitely look darling in some coordinating colors!

Happy spring!

2 wood birdhouses next to a basket of easter eggs

Leave a Review!

I love hearing from you! Submit your question or review below. Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked*.

Comments

    • Stephanie says:

      Thanks for the compliment Cheryl! The comments you leave me make me smile, every one of them! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Lex Malla Books says:

    Those birdhouses are great. We need some color in our back yard. Maybe birdhouses are just what we need.

    lexmallabooks.com

    Reply
  3. The Rebel Crafter says:

    These are adorable!

    Reply
  4. vanina says:

    The birdhouses are lovely. Thanks for hosting!

    Reply
  5. Adele says:

    Thanks for hosting. I’m following via bloglovin’ 🙂

    – Adele @ Mammy Made

    Reply
  6. Megan says:

    These are adorable. Only worried about keeping them standing! Dont really have the perfect spot inside, but i do outside….any suggestions? Plus outside my kiddos can hopefully see birds in them:)

    Reply
  7. Jennifer @ Town and Country Living says:

    Your birdhouses are adorable! I think this is my first time linking to your party. Thanks so much for hosting!

    Reply
  8. Michelle says:

    Thanks for hosting. I am new to link parties and am have a great time finding all these wonderful blogs to follow. I linked up the Make-up Brush jar and Buffalo Chicken Calzones. I will definitely be back. I would love it if you stopped by my blog. http://www.michellestastycreations.blogspot.com. Have a great week.
    Michelle

    Reply
  9. andrea cammarata says:

    thank you so much for hosting this lovely party!!!! hugs…and know that all your efforts are greatly appreciated : )

    Reply
  10. katie says:

    Love your birdhouse idea! Thanks for hosting!

    Reply
  11. aVintageGreen says:

    Great tutorial and I love your magazine format presentation. Thanks for hosting.

    Reply
  13. Amy {The Idea Room} says:

    Those turned out so cute! I would prefer to invite the smaller birds as well! Their poop is a LOT less messy 🙂 Great job Stephanie!!

    Reply
  14. Kim @ seven thirty three says:

    Your bird houses are adorable. My children have painted the little bird houses from Joann’s before, but maybe mommy needs to make some up and put them on a pedestal because I’m PRETTY sure these would look adorable on my front porch. Thanks for the great idea! 🙂 Going to Pin them now.

    Reply
  15. Mary Beth|Cupcakes and Crinoline says:

    Those birdhouses are adorable!

    Thanks so much for hosting. hugs, mb

    Reply
  16. Rebekah says:

    Good Thursday morning to you! I have a recipe for DIY Organic Eye Makeup Remover. It only takes two ingredients-super simple and cheap. I love it, as do my little sensitive eyes! Thanks for hosting the party once again. Have a great week!
    Rebekah-www.potholesandpantyhose.com

    Reply
  17. Hollie says:

    Love the birdhouses… thanks for hosting!

    Reply
  18. Donata from DK's Craft Cafe says:

    Your birdhouses are just lovely!
    Thanks for hosting.

    Reply
  19. Debbie says:

    Those are adorable! Thanks so much for hosting 🙂

    Reply
  20. Katie @ Little Becky Homecky says:

    Thanks for hosting!! I love the birdhouses!!

    Reply
  21. Vanessa @ {nifty thrifty things} says:

    Those birdhouses are adorable! 🙂
    Thanks for hosting the party!
    xoxo,
    Vanessa @ {nifty thrifty things}

    Reply
  23. Robin @ Bird On A Cake says:

    I love your bird houses! I already have some little unfinished ones, now I just need the stair rail. I am just a little crazy about birds :0) Thanks for hosting an awesome party!

    Reply
  24. Sarah says:

    I really want to do a birdhouse related thing this spring. Maybe I’ll do one for indoors… hum… 🙂 Yours are lovely!

    Reply
  25. Megan says:

    Love those birdhouses. The colors look fantastic. Thanks so much for hosting. Megan

    Reply
  26. Lolly Jane says:

    Those are adorable! I have a sick obsession with birdhouses (even though real birds make me want to barf) so I’m pinning these! XO

    Reply
  27. Jennifer Dawn says:

    Love the birdhouses. These are so lovely!

    Reply
As Seen On Better Homes & GardensDisneyGood HousekeepingLa-Z-BoyLowe'sMartha StewartTaste of HomeToday ShowYahoo!