Gingerbread Cookie Hanging Birdhouse/treat Box DecorationCompleted by Gail Pennycuick

I printed the design onto quality matte cardstock, cut the pieces out and assembled the birdhouse step by step, following the detailed instructions.

Deciding where to put various pieces is fun, as is decorating the 'tail' of the piece.

I used red gingham ribbon and different embellishments (beads, resin holly bits, a glitter heart and a star) along with the bird.

I attached the bird with fine wire to the ribbon knot, using eyelets as suggested on the bird itself for strength.

I chose the treat box option, so the lid lifts on one side to add something special for the recipient.

You can add more embellishments if you like, depending on where you wish to hang it. Against my Christmas tree, as shown here, less is more! A clearer photo without the background is in my gallery. The cutting out of the pieces for this design is time-consuming, but the assembly is straightforward and the instructions are very clear.

This would make a wonderful present for someone, that would hopefully be recycled year after year at Christmas.