Paper cup birdhouse craft for 8-year-olds
This is a decorative birdhouse craft for 8-year-olds, not a real outdoor birdhouse. Each child can make one lightweight model for a desk or classroom display.
What to buy
Sturdy paper cups
2 per child
Brown cardstock sheets
2 per child
Colored cardstock sheets
4 per child
Paper cupcake liners
2 per child
Washable tempera paint
1 set
Foam paint brushes
1 per child
Washable markers
1 set
Child-safe scissors
1 pair
Glue sticks
2 per child
Cotton yarn
1 meter per child
Hole punch
1
Bird sticker sheets
1 sheet per child
Who this list is for
This paper cup birdhouse craft is for 8-year-olds making one lightweight decorative model for a desk or classroom display. It is a pretend birdhouse, not a structure for outdoor birds.
How to use this list
Start by painting the sturdy paper cups with washable tempera paint and let them dry. Use brown cardstock for roof or branch details and colored cardstock for walls, trim, or windows. Draw ideas first with washable markers, then cut with child-safe scissors and attach pieces using glue sticks. Make a simple hanger with cotton yarn by punching holes with the hole punch, then finish the model with paper cupcake liners and bird sticker sheets.
Common mistakes
Do not put this craft outdoors, even if it resembles a birdhouse. Paper cups, cardstock, and glue sticks will not hold up to weather. Keep paint light enough that the cups stay sturdy, and wait for paint to dry before applying stickers or cardstock. An adult should supervise use of the hole punch.
What is on this list
The list includes two sturdy paper cups per child, brown cardstock, colored cardstock, paper cupcake liners, washable tempera paint, foam paint brushes, and washable markers. It also calls for child-safe scissors, glue sticks, cotton yarn, a hole punch, and bird sticker sheets. Cross off supplies already available, including shared paint sets and the hole punch.
When you are done
Check that glued cardstock is attached securely and that any yarn loop is firmly tied. Display the finished birdhouse indoors on a shelf, desk, or classroom board rather than hanging it outside.
FAQ
Who is "Paper cup birdhouse craft for 8-year-olds" for?
This paper cup birdhouse craft is for 8-year-olds making one lightweight decorative model for a desk or classroom display. It is a pretend birdhouse, not a structure for outdoor birds.
How should I use "Paper cup birdhouse craft for 8-year-olds"?
Start by painting the sturdy paper cups with washable tempera paint and let them dry. Use brown cardstock for roof or branch details and colored cardstock for walls, trim, or windows. Draw ideas first with washable markers, then cut with child-safe scissors and attach pieces using glue sticks. Make a simple hanger with cotton yarn by punching holes with the…
What should I skip or avoid with "Paper cup birdhouse craft for 8-year-olds"?
Do not put this craft outdoors, even if it resembles a birdhouse. Paper cups, cardstock, and glue sticks will not hold up to weather. Keep paint light enough that the cups stay sturdy, and wait for paint to dry before applying stickers or cardstock. An adult should supervise use of the hole punch.
What is on the "Paper cup birdhouse craft for 8-year-olds" list?
The list includes two sturdy paper cups per child, brown cardstock, colored cardstock, paper cupcake liners, washable tempera paint, foam paint brushes, and washable markers. It also calls for child-safe scissors, glue sticks, cotton yarn, a hole punch, and bird sticker sheets. Cross off supplies already available, including shared paint sets and the hole p…
What should I do when I am done?
Check that glued cardstock is attached securely and that any yarn loop is firmly tied. Display the finished birdhouse indoors on a shelf, desk, or classroom board rather than hanging it outside.
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