Although you can create just about any design that comes to mind, it might not its purpose of attracting birds to you. There are steps you can take in order to achieve some free bird house patterns. One way is to go to the pet shop nearest you. If you are a regular customer, the owner would gladly provide you with some free bird house patterns. Children have a way of thinking about new things you have not thought about. You can always ask them to share what they think would be best for the bird craft house. Making a bird craft house is a combination of creativity and fun complemented by the bonding time you can have with your kids. Even if you are not the most creative person in the whole world, you can definitely come up with something that is considered as unique and artistic. 3. Made of the best materials. If you have an outdoor bird house, the best material to use for them is wood. Woods are known to survive through many years of service. You can paint these woods to add more protection. Be sure to use non-toxic and water-resistant paints in these woods. Bird houses that are made of metal can be effective if you want to place it inside the house. Look for a roof that is pivot shaped or hinged Using a hinged roof is an efficient and convenient way to make your cleaning easier most especially during spring season. Make sure that the hinge is rust proof. Set proper ventilation Make 4 holes on every bottom of the bird house. Each hole should measure at least inch. With this monstrosity, birds tend to become depressed and they will usually not eat and eventually they die. The problem with birds is that they are not like humans, they can't quickly adapt to new environments, climate changes and etc. Now, one of the good things about a decorative bird house is that these are usually made based on the natural environment of birds. Follow properly all the directions in the seed pack. Subsequently, the gourds should be frequently watered and applied with fertilizer every month. For the purpose of building bird houses, large amount of gourd should be cultivated. This would usually take 4-5 months. Making the Gourd Bird House As soon as you have the proper amount of gourd, it is now easy to create your own bird house and place it in your garden or backyard to attract birds.