Birdhouse Wreath

Materials Needed:
Wood Birdhouse
Wreath Mod Podge,
Mat Finish
1/8 yd. Fabric
Assorted Brushes
Curly Raffia (Colors to Co-ordinate with Fabric)
Glue Gun
Barnwood Crackle
Masking Tape
Ceramcoat Paints,
Small Sharp Scissors
Sandpaper
3 1/2 yds. Cording
Wreath Hanger Directions:
1. Sand wreath to take off rough edges, dust off wreath with a large soft brush or tack cloth.
2. Basecoat fence front and edges with 2 coats of burnt umber. Let dry thoroughly.
3. Mask off edges of birdhouses that come in contact with fence areas to prevent barnwood crackle from overlapping onto edges or roofs of birdhouses.
4. Apply one generous coat of barnwood crackle to front and edges of fence, allow to dry according to package directions.
5. Using a flat brush, apply ivory paint to fence portions in vertical strokes. Allow to dry.
6. Remove masking tape and touch up any areas you missed with a small round brush.
7. Paint the roofs and edges of birdhouses using a color that coordinates with your fabric. Apply two coats.
8. Use pattern piece to cut out fabric. Make sure you line up the pattern pieces in the same direction for all birdhouse fronts. Transfer the 2 marks onto fabric. Cut small slits into fabric at marks. Place fabric piece over perch on birdhouse. Line up fabric, mark any overhanging edges with a pencil and trim excess
.9. Apply 1 medium coat of mod podge to front of birdhouse, place fabric onto front of birdhouse and using a small scrap of cardboard smooth fabric in place. Cut X through center hole, place a small amount of mod podge around inside of hole and press in the triangular pieces.
10. Cut six 3/4” x 3” pieces of fabric. Fold in half lengthwise, tack in place with a few drops of hot glue. Insert fabric pieces into bird holes, adjust so they are even with front of birdhouse. Tack in place with hot glue.
11. Cut a length of cording long enough to fit around outside edge of birdhouse. Starting at the peak of birdhouse, attach cording with hot glue, following the edge of bird house. Repeat for all houses.
12. Using curly raffia, tie a simple bow and attach to bottom of wreath with hot glue. Attach wreath hanger on back of wreath if desired.