Painted Gourd Birdhouse

Gourds and their great shapes and sizes make great homes for little birds.  Lowe's paints them to add even more color for these homes. 

Good for ages 2 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.lowes.com/creative-ideas/lawn-and-garden/katies-krops-diy-birdhouse-gourds/article

Cardboard Container Bird House

An empty oatmeal or cornmeal container makes a super base for this bird house from nick jr.  Decorate with colorful paper, paint and stickers and cut a hold for the birds to nest. 

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.nickjr.com/crafts/wonder-pets-birdhouse.jhtml

Tea wagon tales uses fabric, ribbon and flower accessories.

Get the instructions here:
http://teawagontales.blogspot.com/2011/04/making-messhaving-fun.html

Matchbox Bird Houses

Gedane makes mini-birdhousesout of matchbox containers using scrapbooking paper, washi tape, painted rivets, little bird cut outs and clay.  

Good for ages 8 and up.

http://gedane.over-blog.com/article-diy-tuto-idee-boites-d-allumettes-118077871.html

Milk Carton Bird House

Wooz creates a milk carton bird house using simply a coat of paint to cover the carton and markers to decorate the house. She cuts a round hole and adds a twig post for the birds to perch from.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.wooz.dk/?p=5006

Craft project ideas paints their milk carton and adds colorful button shingles to make a roof.  She then cuts a hole and adds a pipe cleaner and  pompom bird.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.craftprojectideas.com/index.php/how-to/material-of-the-month/craft-buttons-april-2014/1682-button-birdhouse