Whitewashed DIY Birdhouse

2 min read September 14, 2026 Dawn Wade
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Birdhouses are a must for Easter decor. These whitewashed ones are my favorite and they are easy to make! They look so perfect on my Easter shelf. Be sure to download the Free Transfer Printable Template here!

Project Time
30 to 40 min
Difficulty
Beginner
Step
1

Whitewash the walls of the DIY Unfinished Wood Birdhouses using a mix of 70:30 white acrylic paint to water and a large flat bristled paint brush.  Paint the roofs and bottoms of the birdhouses with pastel acrylic paint.

Whitewashed DIY Birdhouse step 1
Step
2

Once the paint is dry, print and cut out the Rae Dunn Inspired Easter Words Template.  Rub a pencil onto the entire back of the cut out word. Use washi tape to place the word onto the front birdhouse panel.  Use a ballpoint pen to trace the letters on the printable. This will transfer the word onto your project. Download the Free Template here!

Whitewashed DIY Birdhouse step 2 part 1
Whitewashed DIY Birdhouse step 2 part 2
Step
3

Remove the printable template and use a Sharpie® marker to trace over the transferred words.

Whitewashed DIY Birdhouse step 3
Step
4

Assemble the birdhouses and tie a pastel satin ribbon bow to the top of the birdhouse using a glue gun.

Whitewashed DIY Birdhouse step 4 part 1
Whitewashed DIY Birdhouse step 4 part 2
Step
5

You can make one or make all of these whitewashed birdhouses! Check out the rest of my Easter ideas here!

Whitewashed DIY Birdhouse step 5

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