I made these birdhouses for swaps at our Demo Christmas dinner last night and a few extra for neighbours who don't celebrate Christmas.
I discovered that if you make the roof in two pieces and stick it together like I did in the photo, it will hold your milk carton shut. For the roof I cut 2 peices of cardstock 2 3/4" x 1 3/4". Score the two short sides at 1/2" and punch the corners with the pinking hearts punch.
Before assembling the birdhouse, use the 3/4" punch to make the hole for the bird.
I agree- nicotine is so dififcult to kick. I was a smoker for so long, and tried to quit numerous times. The day I quit for good, though, was the day my mom (a lifelong smoker), called and told me she had to start using oxygen. Gave away my cigarettes to a friend who smoked, bought the patch, and that was that. It's been 11 years or so since then, and I'm happy to say I am still nicotine free. Unfortunately, even though my mom quit, it was too late for her heart and lungs to heal. There isn't a day I wake up and don't miss her.Addendum: Thank You so much for your kind words, and please accept my condolences on your losses. I think maybe the only answer for some may be the ever rising cost of cigarettes. I figured out once how much I spent on cigarettes, and was floored by the amount of money I was (literally) burning. In any case- I wish you well in your efforts
Posted by: Mariana | September 10, 2012 at 01:32 AM
How amazing to see people creating great stuff out of small paper.
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Posted by: Retro Jordans | June 23, 2010 at 04:11 AM
Jackie, I love all of your creations. You are so talented. Thanks so much for sharing what you do. It is FAB!!!
Posted by: Joan Norman | February 24, 2010 at 01:53 PM
WOW this is too cute!! I am still waiting for my punch to come in, gosh darn back order!!!
Posted by: Karen | February 05, 2010 at 05:02 PM