How to Make a Milk Carton Bird House

• Rinse the carton thoroughly and let dry completely.
• Keep the cap!

• Screw the cap onto the carton.
• Then, in a well-ventilated area, place your milk carton on a drop cloth.
• Spray paint the carton with your base color of choice.
• Let it dry.

• First trace a circle approximately 2 inches in diameter in the center of one side of the carton; the bottom of the spray paint can is a great size to use as reference.
• Then, using a utility knife, cut out the circle to create a door.

• Using craft paints, stickers or colorful paper and adhesive, decorate your bird house.
• Let it dry.

• Approximately 1 inch below the door, cut a small X with the utility knife.
• Insert the twig into the X so that half is inside the carton and half is out.
• Hot glue around the twig to secure it in place.

Using your utility knife, poke 8 small holes in the bottom of the milk carton to allow water to drain.

• Using the utility knife, cut a small hole at the top of the carton.
• Run a string through the hole for hanging the bird house.

• In a well-ventilated area, place your milk carton on a drop cloth.
• Using a clear sealer, spray a light coat over the entire bird house. This will make the bird house water resistant.

• Find a tree branch or other secure place to hang your bird house. You can enjoy it most if you find a place in clear view of your windows.
• Tie the string so that the bird house hangs at least 5 feet off the ground.

• To keep the bird house from blowing too much in the wind, anchor it with small rocks or pebbles in the bottom of the carton.
• Alternatively, you can make it a bird feeder by adding bird seed.