Melissa & Doug Created by Me! Birdhouse Build-Your-Own Wooden Craft Kit

We had 6 nieces and nephews coming to visit and we wanted them to be able to assemble birdhouses and paint them so they could take them home and enjoy them. I looked at multiple birdhouses on Amazon and read so many reviews. I finally decided to purchase these and I am so happy that I did. The quality is exceptional and we had no problems with any missing parts. You don’t even have to use the leaf pattern, but instead you can assemble the birdhouse with this pattern on the inside. The kid’s parents decided to put the birdhouses together first, instead of letting the kids do it. We had a battery powered drill and all 6 of them were completely assembled in less than 30 minutes. I did not use the paints provided in this product. I instead ordered a box of high quality assorted outdoor acrylic paints on Amazon, which were also nontoxic and an assortment of paintbrushes of different sizes. I felt the outdoor paint would hold up outside much longer. I also did not want to add a sealant on the outside, because it could be harmful for the birds. It doesn’t have a dowel for a bird to perch on, but I learned that these dowels make it easier for animals, like squirrels, to get into the birdhouse. Someone had complained that the roof had some open places. If you put this together correctly, this is not true. The pieces of wood on the roof actually overlap over each other, but they do leave a small space between and underneath the piece of wood above it to allow airflow for the birds. The kids loved painting these and they did it in about an hour. I also ordered 2 others from a different brand for bigger birds for their mothers to paint and they thoroughly enjoyed painting them with the kids. I also purchased a package of small men’s white T-shirt’s for the kids to wear when they painted and this was great, because they then would not mess up their clothes. The paint really has no odor and this was a big plus. The paint washes off very easily initially, but if you wait, then it becomes more difficult. When I washed the white T-shirts the next day with some bleach, the paint came out of 4 of them. When the kids were finished painting them, we placed them outside to dry and the next morning they were. The kids had so much fun and the parents were so appreciative. The birdhouses turned out so cute. Now I have a whole set of outdoor acrylic paints left that I can use to paint some outside tables. I am so excited about this. These birdhouses are the best in my opinion. I just wish the seller would not keep going up on the price, since I have noticed they have risen the price of them twice recently. I think this just makes it more difficult for parents to purchase these for their kids, especially if they have to buy multiple ones like we did. It also provides the birds a home if the kids chose to hang them outside instead of displaying them. I highly recommend this birdhouse.

A definite FUN craft with a useful finish. All wooden pieces precut, holes drilled and screws included. Assembled with help and included the little one’s assistance, a 3.5 year old. The painting was just enough to add some color and a good value for the money. The finished house will be put up.

These are cute and very well made. I bought two and have had them hanging in trees on my forest walking trail all summer. They are holding up beautifully. Assembled easily. And they are solid. I painted with my own paint, so I can’t review the paint supplied. I would love these with a plain front so you could add your own designs.

I bought 10 of these bird houses for party crafts and favors for my 5 year-old birthday. Like most of Melissa & Doug crafts, they are very sturdy and once built, look very nice. I did see all the negative reviews of these birdhouses before I purchased them but we didn't have any issues with any of the 10 we purchased. I will say that there is NO WAY that a 5 year old will be able to assemble these by themselves. The screws are pretty small and require adult assistance. What ended up happening was that parents had to build them and then the kids painted them. WE did not have problems with any of the holes not being fully drilled in any of the 10 kits we bought. Likewise, all the paints were fine - none dried out like some other reviewers have mentioned. My daughter and the other children loved putting them together. They do take some time to construct and paint so it's a nice project to work on with your child. The final product is very sturdy and much nicer than some of the other kits available.

I love this birdhouse. So easy to assemble and a nice size. I saw other people complaining about gaps in it, but those are there to provide circulation so the birds don't suffocate! It is not a problem as far as I'm concerned. I painted the leaves first, then stained it, assembled it and finished it with a coat of spray varnish to seal it. I also added a perch by drilling a hole and using a wooden dowel which took all of 15 seconds. Looking forward to hanging it up in the spring. I'm ordering more to make as Christmas gifts.

I bought this as a project to do with my 3 year old Grandson as a gift for his mom. After reading reviews that complained about the screws not lining up with the holes I was expecting a bit of a hassle. I was pleasantly surprised when all the holes lined up perfectly. 1) Before starting the project I would suggest sorting the pieces matching the two side pieces apart from the bottom which is only slightly different in size. 2) Understand that all the pieces don't meet edge to edge but are inset a little. 3) Start all the screws on one piece before tightening them so there is the ability to move it slightly if needed before you tighten them. 4) The roof pieces are directional the one edge overhangs toward the front. Working with a 3 year old he was able to put the screws in the holes and start them with his fingers, but it was necessary understandably for me to screw them in. When it came to painting he decorated all the sides including his handprint on one, he took over an hour to complete his creation that looks somewhere between tie dye and camouflage, but something he kept whispering to me "That his mom was going to love, and keep forever!" I would highly recommend this as a fun project to do with a child when you have a couple of free hours, and create some lasting memories.

I don't usually do reviews, but this bird house product was so well made and thought out, I have to recommend it. Many kits have the pre-drilled holes not line up so one has to either drill holes or have the screws not line up and really ruin the project. This product is very well made, easy to assemble, and, as long as one has a small star-head screw driver, very easy to assemble. Even includes paint and brush for finishing touches.

My six year old grandson had a wonderful time building and painting this. As the wood was pre-drilled it was relatively easy for him to do himself with guidance from grandad. He was so proud of himself to have made something which also had a use.

Enjoyable for a morning but adults required to put in the screws. Children enjoyed helping. The hole as entrance is way too small. Haven’t thought of a way to re-purpose the beautifully painted and decorated bird houses yet. So they are just sitting on the toy shelf.

Davvero ben fatta.Legno molto resistente e facile da montare...purtroppo ancora nessun uccellino si è posizionato al suo interno ma aspettiamo fiduciosi.Ottimo prodotto per fare dei lavoretti manuali insieme ai nostri bambini.

Es muy buena calidad pero debe ser armada por un adulto. Lo único que pudo hacer mi hija es pintarla.

EXCELLENT VALUE GRANDSON HAD LOTS OF FUN WITH THIS AND IT IS NOW IN THE TREE IN HIS GARDEN IN THE HOPE THE BIRDS WILL LIKE IT TOO