A New Development in the Neighbourhood

 

How I Did This

1. I found a box and made adjustments to make a roof. 

2. Then I made a vestibule from a flat piece of cardboard, incising the places where it needed to be folded. I taped everything together with packing tape.

3.  I took it outside to do some shaping to the back so that this little house will fit up against the tree. 

4. Then things got really fun. I could think of some materials that I would have liked to use to cover the house, but my operating rule is to use what I have on hand. This house was covered with camel hair. A little grand, for sure, but I only needed a small amount. A glue gun was involved. 

5. I had some sticks that I have used in outdoor arrangements in the winter. I broke them and  hot glued them to the roof areas. I may have burnt my fingers a few times. 

6. I hot glued some leaves on and stuck a few sticks here and there. 

7. I had made some tabs on the back of the house to give me something to attach the house to the tree. I covered the tabs with leaves. When installing, I could nail through the tab to the tree. It is reasonable secure and inconspicuous.

8. Once installed, I did a little landscaping. I think it is possible that a few more things might accrue over time.