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How to Make DIY Anti-Collision Window Decals for Birds

Do you have a problem of birds flying into your windows at home? If so, we have a solution! Make your own pretty yet functional anti-collision window decals using a Cricut cutting machine and some removable vinyl with this simple DIY.

screen door whowing bird decals to keep birds from flying into windows

How to Prevent Birds from Flying into Windows

Having a large reflective window at the front of our family cottage, we often faced a problem with birds flying in to the window and injurying themselves. It was such a sad sight that we wanted to find a way to prevent it from happening. So once we placed some bird stickers on to the window, we found the birds were much less likely to fly into them.

close up picture of vinyl bird decal placed on glass window

The very first craft we made using our Cricut Maker 3 was a set of anti collision window decals to use on our other windows and screen doors. If you already have a cutting machine then you know the amount of versatility it offers, however, if you’re new to the Cricut world, you can refer to our complete guide and review of the Cricut Maker 3 to answer all your questions.

And let’s face it, it’s not only the birds we need to remind…who hasn’t walked through a screen door (or come close for that matter!) in their life time? I still remember my daughter years ago accidently charging through the screen door in our house, taking the screen right off it’s track! I’m sure these bird decals would have prevented her from charging through the screen!

walking through the screen door with bird decals

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Instructions for Making Anti-Collision Window Decals:

Preparing the Design

Open Cricut Design Space and click on the “+” sign to start a new project, opening up a blank canvas. Next, click on the Image button from the toolbar to search pattern #MB67F749 and insert it onto the blank canvas. 

Maintain the size as is or adjust as you want and duplicate the pattern as many times as you need. We like placing a couple on each screen door. Lastly, adjust the material color to match the Smart Vinyl color you’re using if desired. In our case, we’re use black colored Smart Vinyl

Cutting the Vinyl

Ensure the machine is set to Cricut Maker 3 and select “Make It” in Design Space. Choose “Without Mat” as the option for cutting when using Smart Vinyl.

Set material type to Smart Vinyl and follow the prompts for loading and cutting the vinyl. And since we’re using a Smart Material, there is no need for a cutting mat!  This makes it so much easier and quicker to create things.

loading the black smart vinyl in to cricut maker 3

When prompted, unload the vinyl from the cutting machine.

Applying the Vinyl

Cut around each of the bird decals and peel away the excess vinyl.

Remove the bird from the backing and stick it to the screen or window. If placing on the screen like we did her, be sure to press the decal from the back as well to help it adhere well.  

stick the bird decal on to a screen and press

Repeat with the remaining birds placing them throughout the window and door and place some at eye level too.

hand pressing bird decal on to screen

We love that our very first craft using the Cricut Maker 3 was not only fun and easy but also really practical! To create your own window decals or other fun projects, get yourself a Cricut Maker 3 today.

bird decals on a screen door
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DIY Anti-Collision Window Decals

Jane and Sonja
Make your own pretty yet functional anti-collision window decals using a Cricut cutting machine and some removable vinyl with this simple DIY.
5 from 1 vote

Materials
  

Instructions
 

  • Open Cricut Design Space and click on the “+” sign to start a new project, opening up a blank canvas. Next, click on the Image button from the toolbar to search pattern #MB67F749 and insert it onto the blank canvas.
  • Maintain the size as is or adjust as you want and duplicate the pattern as many times as you need.

Cutting the Vinyl

  • Ensure the machine is set to Cricut Maker 3 and select “Make It” in Design Space. Choose “Without Mat” as the option for cutting when using Smart Vinyl.
  • Set material type to Smart Vinyl and follow the prompts for loading and cutting the vinyl.
  • When prompted, unload the vinyl from the cutting machine.

Applying the Vinyl

  • Cut around each of the bird decals and peel away the excess vinyl.
  • Remove the bird from the backing and stick it to the screen or window.
  • Repeat with the remaining birds placing them throughout the window and door and place some at eye level too.
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Jane Axelrod

Tuesday 4th of April 2023

Do you put these decals on the inside or outside?

Jane and Sonja

Wednesday 5th of April 2023

Hi Jane. We put them on the inside. The vinyl will last longer that way. Thanks for stopping by! -Jane :)

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