Small Wooden Birdhouse

Small Birdhouse
This is a really fun project to do with your child. I took my 3 1/2 year old daughter to the craft store (Hobby Lobby) and got all of the supplies for this quick project under $15.00. First, we picked out the small wooden birdhouse (if using outdoors, think finch sized). Of course there are larger birdhouses available for decent prices, but I wanted a quick project. Next, we picked out some wood paint, stickers, brushes, and varnish. I let my three year old help paint the two coats of paint and attach the stickers (after the paint was dry of course). The only thing she didn't help with was the varnish which I used to coat the outside with to secure the stickers on and also to protect the paint.

Supplies
1 small birdhouse available at Hobby Lobby or other craft stores
2 colors of wood paint small size (we used the outside/yard paint and only about half of the bottle of each color)
1 bottle of varnish/finish (ours had a bit of a sparkle to it which was intentional and this, too we only used about 1/3 of the varnish)
Decorative stickers - I let my daughter pick out the ones she wanted and she went with Butterflies and Bugs.
Craft Brushes

Directions:
1. Paint the house as desired, making sure to add two coats of paint, letting the paint dry between coats. Let dry.
2. Decorate with stickers
3. Apply the varnish over the entire project.
4. Be SURE to wash the brushes with warm water in between use with colors and the varnish to preserve them for other projects.
5. Be SURE to keep the project away from prying hands, pets, husbands, children while drying.