How to Decorate an Insect Hotel
Sometimes it can be hard for wildlife to find safe hideaways and shelter, this is why bug hotels make wonderful homes for any kind of creepy crawly! Bug hotels can be easily set up and used all year round. It would make a wonderful addition to your garden or could make a great gift for someone who's a keen gardener!
You will need
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Is $ 12.00
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Is $ 4.49
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Is $ 4.49
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Is $ 4.49
How to make
Get stuck into decorating your bug hotel by adding a splash of colour! Paint the thin logs using a range of craft acrylic paints, a small paintbrush and paint palette.
Paint the front of the bug hotel using a paintbrush and paint, then leave to dry. Create a consistent finish by applying a couple more coats of paint.
After painting the front part of the bug hotel; apply masking tape to the front and sides of the hotel. Paint the roof using another paintbrush and more paint.
Once the roof is completely dry, peel away the masking tape from the front and sides of the bug hotel and re-apply masking tape to the underside of the roof.
Paint the back and sides of the hotel and then leave to completely dry before applying extra coats.
Apply masking tape 2.5cm above the bottom of the bug hotel on each side. Paint the exposed area using a paintbrush and paint. Remove masking tape once the paint is dry.
Apply a new piece of masking tape over the area you have just painted as well as roughly 1cm above that. Paint the exposed area in-between the two pieces of tape.
