It is the first of the month and that means another challenge has been issued to the Papertrey Senior Design Team! This month I challenged them to create an ornament for your holiday tree! I hope you can utilize these ideas to make special gifts for those you love, or even to hang in your own home! Enjoy this month's compilation and be sure to stop by and visit all the girls and let them know how much you appreciate their amazing talent!
I whipped up a little something myself this month that I am pretty excited to share with you as well! When I was a little girl, I was quite interested in miniatures & dollhouses. Needless to say, I was thrilled to see the trend of scaled down houses all over CHA this year. While looking at my new Nestabilities Long Rectangles dies, it occurred to me how easy it would be to put together my own version with the creation of a basic template and a few dies! SO here's the template that I am providing to you as a FREE download!!!
Download birdhouse_template.pdf
I printed my template directly onto our Classic Kraft cardstock. I used a ruler and a craft knife to trim out the template using my Scor-Mat.
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I then slid out my Scor-Mat and scored the dotted lines of the template right there on my Scor-Pal. I love how I was able to go straight from cutting to scoring all on the same tool. Just awesome!
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Since I scored on the side of the template with the printed lines, the *good side* of the cardstock is scored perfectly and all of the printing will be on the inside of the house.
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I stamped the cardstock with Polka Dot Basics using white ink. I also punched a circular opening in the front using a 3/4-inch circle punch.
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I die-cut a long scalloped rectangle and a scalloped square from Pure Poppy using the Nestabilites I mentioned at the beginning of this post. (In my photos, I have used red and green to help you to tell the two pieces apart.)
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I scored the long rectangle in half to form the peak of the roof. The square is left the way it is. I assembled the house by adhering the side tab together. I colored & cut out a small leaf & berry image from Believe to mount under the front opening.
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In order to make the house a bit more sturdy, I set an eyelet in the peak of the roof using my Crop-a-dile.
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I threaded some hemp twine through the eyelet and knotted it on the underside to prevent it from pulling through. Notice my little polyshrink tag made with the "Peace on Earth" sentiment from Believe. I colored & cut out an additional sprig of greenery to attach to the tag after it had been shrunk. A bit of our new Pure Poppy satin ribbon is tied to a jump ring that was threaded through the tag. The piece added a nice detail to the top of the ornament.
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After assembly, here's the finished project. I think it makes a really cute little house, quick & easy! I will be making these for the teachers this year I think. I made today's sample really simplified, but with all of your creative imagination, the sky is the limit! You could add windows or chimney. Add glittery icicles or snow drifts around the bottom. You can have something climbing or crawling out of your openings. You could make one for Halloween or any other holiday! You could cut the basic pieces for the house for several children at once and let them showcase their individual talent. The results would be a fantastic way to decorate an entire tree! I challenge you to take this basic concept and make something of your very own! Have fun and happy stamping!!!
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Stamps: Believe, Polka Dot Basics
Ink: Noir Black Palette ink, white pigment ink
Paper: Classic Kraft & Pure Poppy
Other: Pure Poppy satin ribbon, Copic markers,hemp twine, translucent polyshrink from Lucky Squirrel
ETA: I'm so glad that many of you are planning on trying this template out for yourselves! Some of you asked about the dimensions of the roof & base if you do not on the Nestabilities.
Roof: 3.75 x 2 inches (scored in half)
Base: 2 x 2 inches
Also, a few of you inquired about the specific Nestabilities required. This information is already conveniently located on the template print out, but I have listed it below as well for you…
Roof: Spellbinder's Nestabilities, Long Classic Scalloped Rectangles, Small Set (3rd smallest rectangle)
Base: Spellbinder's Nestabilities, Classic Scalloped Squares, Small Set (3rd smallest square)
Enjoy! And if you create a project using this template, please be sure to link it in the comments section so I can take a peek at your creativity!!!
SO very creative, Nichole–love it!
Stop it!! LOVE IT!!! Now there is a great project for us on the cruise….{wink} {wink}.
So pretty, I love it!
Oh my goodness, this is gorgeous, you clever, creative girl.
Come by and take a peek at what I have a ‘brewin’ over at my place!
very cute project !
Get out of town! And I own the long rectangle nesties too! What a fun project!
Thanks for posting the template for this adorable little bird house. You’re right, it’s perfect for teacher’s gifts this year.
Such a terrific idea! And, yes, with all of the great PTI stamps we have to choose from, the possibilities are endless for this little house. Thanks so much for sharing the template!
Nichole, this is just fantastic! I love it!
You are amazing! This is so adorable. Thank you for the template.
What a beautiful project!!! I am amazed.
Thank you for the downloadable template. This is darling.
Thank you for the downloadable template. This is darling.
oh I just love to read your blog and wonder at all your creativity. thank you so much for sharing- I think these will be added to my sister gift list- won’t my sisters be surprised! I tried to convince them we need to go on your cruise next year- I sure hope they agree
Love, Love, LOVE this project! thanks for the birdhouse pattern.
Oh my word – I adore your little birdhouse ornament. Thank you for sharing the free downloadable template. Your artistry and blog are just heartwarming. Thanks SO much!
This is so cute! Thank you so much for the template! I can’t wait to make these!
You are awesome!
Hugs,
Oh my Gosh, this is adorable. I am not even a birdhousey person and I love this! Can’t wait to give it a try. I may use them as name tags for my Christmas packages. How cute would that be!
i love it! how do you come up with all of these awesome ideas! oh, birdhouses, let me count the ways. is that one of those fingertip craft knives?
Oh my, this is darling! I love it, and thanks for the template!
Ooooh, I love this little birdhouse! Thank you so much for sharing your template.
Beautiful project, thank you for the download. LOVE IT!
This is ADORABLE!
I love birdhouses,so thank you for creating such a cute template. You could create one for every season or holiday! Your Christmas ornament is awesome. I can’t wait to play with this template.
Have a great Labor Day!
I love this, thank you so much for the template!
You are a beyond amazing woman!!! How awesome is that template!!!! Thanks for the inspiration!!
Adorable!!!!!
I love this project, but I am so craft-impaired. I’m still going to try it. If there’s anyone near Grand Rapids who is especially patient, please write because at some point, I will need help (big-time).
Peggy
pmosped@aol.com
cute cute cute….request Nicole …could we have a sunbonnet sue and sam to stamp????
thanks DD
This is fantastic! Love the shape, and how you used so many of your tools to create the necessary parts. You’re just a clever, clever girl! =) -Anna.
I love miniatures too, that’s just lovely!
A question for those of us who don’t have the long Nesties.
What are the dimensions of the rectangle you used for the roof?
Thanks!
OK this freaking ROCKS! How did you ever come up with the template, I think I’d suffer a brain freeze if I even attempt that. I’m so trying this out, too cool, TOO COOL!
see — *this* is what makes me run to your store and stash up on things that I “missed” to buy. Your generosity of sharing these great ideas need to be returned with loyal customership 🙂 love it.
CUTE!
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How clever and adorable! Hope you are having a great long weekend!! 🙂
Wow – what a great project!! Thanks so much for sharing the template! I can see so many uses for this already. Thanks again, Nichole!
This is just adorable. Such a fun little holiday project.
Thanks, Nichole! You’ve done it again – lovely!
Absolutely adorable! Thank you for the template download – you rock!
Too cute!!! Love it!
That is just the cutest thing evah! ANd thank you SO much for the template!
Totally adorable,Nicole. Thanks for sharing the template. I’ve learned so much from you. God has blessed you with an incredible amount of talent. So glad you aren’t hiding it “under a basket”.
Now that is just the cutest thing I have seen in a long time. You are amazing! I think I may just have to try this!
Wow what an amazing project,i am definetly making this………..Totally awesome,thanks so much for sharing your template with us.
Jean (Ireland)
Super cute! I have a plastic template that you have reminded me to get out and play with~thanks for the inspiration!
What an adorable project!
OMG how cute is this:o))) Wow Nicole what an awesome idea to make a little birdhouse!!!
Thanks for the template;o)
Ingexo
Absolutely love it! Thinking I will make some as gifts for my neighbors this year.
Nicole, I have more than 20 employees that I make home made gifts for each year. This is such an adorable idea. Thank you so much for sharing it.
OH I am in LOVE!! So super cute. You are insanely talented Nichole.
This is just too adorable and so easy. Thank you for the template and sharing your creativity with all of us.
Oh so cute, great idea for the hanger, thanks for sharing!
OMG is that adorable! Been contemplating homemade gifts this year but didn’t know what…now I do!! A bazillion thank you’s!!!
Nichole, you never cease to amaze me. How fun this little birdhouse is…
Hi Nichole, got here through SCS and your origami tutorial. This little birdhouse is splendid. I’ll make some of these.
TFS.
Eveline.
Wow!! Great tutorial and thanks for the template! I have a question…I do not have the nestabilities dies, so what size rectangle would the roof and base be?
Thanks for sharing with all of us!!!
This is a brilliant project – thank you so much for sharing it with us xxx
Oh my gosh this is just too too cute!
This little birdhouse is just adorable!♥ 😀
I don’t know what to say…this is absolutely one of the most adorable projects I have seen for the Holidays so far this year. Thank you for sharing the template!
I love the idea. What size nestabilities did you use?
A “little something?” Are you kidding me?! This is about the cutest thing EVER! As a self proclaimed bird nerd, I’m all smiles right now. Thanks for ending my evening on a happy note!
Megan, the bird nerd!
Love the birdhouse and thanks so much for sharing the template with all of us. What do we do, if we don’t have any nestibilities die cuts? What size rectangle do we need?
magnifique !!!
Oh wow Nichole you blow me away with your creations…this is beautiful, I am so making one of these after you so kindly gave away the template thank you sooooo much 🙂
wow!!!!! absolutely outstanding!! I love it 🙂
Love IT! Gotta make it!!!
Thank you so much for sharing your creativity!
This is too cute!! Love it!
So adorable! Thanks for sharing!!
I have had such fun making one of these. I used my smallest oval nestie for the window and because I don’t have the long rectangle nestie, I used two square ones for the roof with pink polka dot paper which gave me a nice scallop for the ridge. I then stamped the walls with the Out on a Limb set. Thank you so much for the lovely template.
very cute birdhouse ornament – so simple yet different too. I like kraft and red together – a great combination.
Hi Nichole,
Just made this birdhouse at:
http://mushiscreativeinspirations.blogspot.com/2008/09/little-birdhouse-for-my-bff.html
Thanks for the tutorial, really love it!
Aloha,
Michelle
Hi Nichole! I tried my hand at the birdhouse with your amazing template – check my blog here if you care to see my finished products. I put it on Splitcoast and I have gotten sooooo many nice comments thanks to you!
Carol
http://cardsmore.blogspot.com/
Awesome ornament. I always include birds on your tree. This ornament would be perfect.
This is just the cutest little handmade Christmas ornament I’ve ever seen!
Ohmigosh I think I might just swoon from the CUTENESS of this!!! It’s totally adorable, thanks for including a template, super-sweet 🙂
These little houses are lovely, my kids would love them.
Looking forward to playing xx
These little houses are lovely, my kids would love them.
Looking forward to playing xx
OMGoodness…this is so stinkin’ cute! I can’t wait to make one.
Charmaine
Stop by and check out my creation using the template..I’m not entirely satisfied with it..Still working on some other ideas.
thank you for the tutorial!
Hi, thank you so much for the template. Here is mine:
http://cardsmore.blogspot.com/
OMG – you “whipped up a little something”?! You are so creative and your work is so fine, it would take me 3 semesters of design to come up with something like this. It is lovely!
I love this birdhouse. I downloaded the pattern and made a Halloween birdhouse. It’s on my blog. Thanks for sharing.
Eveline.
What an adorable house, Nichole, thanks for the download! Lovin’ the previews of all the new sets, ribbon & cardstock!
What a beautiful ornament! thanks so much for posting the tutorial and sharing your template x
Thank you for this tutorial. Your ornament looks wonderful.
Hi Nichole,
so adorable!
if you don’t mind, I’d like to feature this over at the SCS 3D demo challenge – I think the ladies will love it.
Enjoy the day!
Nicole
http://www.thestampinlibrarian.com
So gorgeous !!!
Love this little birdhouse thank you for the template.
How adorable. Thanks so much for sharing how to make this sweet little house! :O)
vraiment superbe
bizzz
anice
I am alittle behind but I just love this template. Thank you so much for sharing it.
I love this little birdhouse. I had come by during the Trim the Tree challenge and fell in love with it. At that same time I had seen where someone made these as an Advent Calendar idea. Hanging all 25 on the tree and lifting the roof each day for the surprise. Did you see this? I can’t find it now ang hoped maybe you knew where it was. Thanks so much for the template. I love your blog and would like to list your blog on mine if that is OK with you?
This is so gorgeous I’m tempted to try it even though I have hardly any of the tools mentioned!
Thank you so much for this template! I have just uploaded a pic of my little birdhouse to my blog 🙂
http://countryheartandhome.blogspot.com/
Many thanks
Debbie
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Sooo cute- thank you! :O)
Thanks for the template, this is such an adorable little house…. I just had to make one… though I never thought it is THAT small and I nearly broke my fingers fiddeling – it was FUN!!!
Oh gosh this is just so pretty my mom just loves bird houses and this reminds me of an ornament my mom has had since I was a little girl I am in my 40s now, and I have always been fond of the old ornament my self, thank you. I got to learn how to do a tutorial as well on some roses.
Thank you for the free download — I would LOVE to try one of these!!! Your sample is fabulous!!!
Eu fiz esta casinha de passarinho. Obrigada por compartilhar .I made this house the bird. Thanks for sharing.
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Thankyou so much for the template download and the fab tutorial. I had such fun making these little houses.
xxx
Hi there, congratulations being so creative.
Thank you for sharing this tamplate it sure is a nice and cute little birhouse. I already made it, but I still need to embellish it. I’m planning to make several and hang them in the Christmas tree!! How would I make it so the roof be easily opened? what if I want to make it larger? just enlarge the template before printing it? Thanks for yor help and keep working.
A lot of beautiful things in your blog … I like also Birdhouses and thank you so much for the pattern!!
It´s so cute! Thanks for share with us! Xoxo
спасибо! я люблю работать по шаблонам быстро и красиво!
What a great idea. I can’t afford to buy new ornaments for the tree this year so I was thinking I could make some of these… Thanks for the inspiration.
thank you for the fabulous template!!
I’m crazy of this birdhouse !!! it’s so cute !!!! thank you for sharing this !!!!
Wow – this is really amazing! Very beautiful project!
super joli ces petits nichoirs
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oh! look what we got here, a beautiful bird house, for a lovely tree with some apples and birdies on it!
The house is the place for you people! With it we are free from sun and wind! You speak very good! It enjoys popular support! Now we all need a house! Thank you for your willingness to share with us
It’s a good idea but I think this is perfect if we could do that with more imagination to don’t get people bored.
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I identify with this article because it says it could be a challenge this is the same for me because I like those patterns but I’m a little bit clumsy.
I don’t have a blog, but I will be having a go at these cute little houses, many many thanks for sharing your talents and time with us xx
Such an adorable birdhouse.
If you’d like, here’s what I did with it: http://scrapdictive.blogspot.com/2010/10/birdhouse-mockings.html
This is superb, I’m really going to have a go at making one of these!
Thank you!
Chrissie
I recently used your pattern at a ladies’ craft night at our church. Instead of plain cardstock, we traced the pattern onto used Christmas cards. The finished birdhouses were wonderful! Thank you for sharing!
wow! thanks for sharing! I LOVE it!
Misty
Oh c’est superbe.
Thanks for this cute birdhouse! I’ve searched a long time to find one and now…..
Have a nice X-mas!
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Great project! Thanks for the tutorial!
http://molliksystem.blogspot.com/2011/03/domek-z-motylami.html
Brilliant! The perfect holiday birdhouse. The design of the roof trimmings is wonderfully done. It’s simple, yet festive.
Thankyou so much for sharing the template 🙂
thanks so much for sharing the template 🙂
Great project. Thank You for sharing. Dying to try it. Angy B.
This is beautiful thank you for sharing.
Thank you so much for the template 😉
Now let us see if I can do it justice!
Know you posted this sometime ago, but I came across it from TipJunkie’s post. I featured it on my blog http://craftbliss.com/ and linked back to you. Thanks for sharing! ~Dee
This is so pretty. 🙂 I wish I could do this! lol
Have a joyful Christmas. ♥
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Roudi @ c-is-for-craft.blogspot.com
superbe !
bonjour
c est magnifique et merci pour le tuto , j’ai bien envie d essayer d en faire pour les mettre dans la chambre du bebe à venir
see you later
Sylvie
Magnifique merci pour le pdf
Sooooo cute! I’m going to pin it!
Bonjour,
merci pour cette si mignone création.
I had so much fun creating little bird houses, it really sparked my imagination to apply some whimsy to this cute design.
I love that birdhouse. I actually always wanted to make a bird house but never knew how to. I’m going to try tomorrow. Thank you so much for this.
Adorable ce petit nichoir. J’aime beaucoup merci !
sublime rea merci pour le tuto
Wow! That was a great idea for trimming the tree! Very creative!