Tutorial - How to Make a Seed Covered Bird Feeder

A fun spring or summer craft to make with kids

Tutorial at Non Toy Gifts Blog

"My kids and I made the dream bird feeder, one that is completely covered in seeds. It’s like a cake house for kids, though, considering Hansel and Gretel’s experience with such a house, this may not be quite the best example.  Birds, chipmunks and squirrels came to check it out right away and we had fun peeping out the window to see who would be the first to take a bite out of the house".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a K-Cup Bird Feeder

This recycled bird feeder is a great kids craft

Tutorial at Happier than a Pig in Mud Blog

"Bloggy Buddy Mary challenged me to make something for the garden from used k-cups. I accepted that challenge. This simple Bird Feeder from Recycled K-Cups and Popsicle Sticks is a great kids craft for Mother's Day, Grandparent's Day, or any rainy day... clean the k-cups the best you can but remember... The birds aren't picky".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Bird Suet

Feed the birds in your area with homemade suet

Tutorial at From My Carolina Home Blog

"Winter finally arrived with some really chilly temperatures and snow!  This morning the total is approaching a foot, and it is still coming down. This picture was taken about an hour ago, already 6-8 inches everywhere. The forecast for my area is 12-18!  With the leaves gone, our winter view is able to see the mountain to the east of us. On the bird feeder, our local avian community has been working hard to empty the seed reservoir over the past few days.  I know that extra protein and fat are essential for them in really cold weather.  There are literally hundreds of recipes on the internet for suet, using all kinds of things for fat and protein.  So, I thought I’d try something with what I had on hand".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Peanut Bird Feeder Wreath

Ten minute project that makes a great gift too

Tutorial at Creative Homemaking Blog

"I love it when I see birds in my backyard, even though it’s not really a paradise for birds. We’re still working on our house, there’s so much we need to do but we’re taking it step by step and the yard is the last on the list. So there’s no grass, there’s a lot of sand and pebbles, the weed grows pretty quickly and there are only a few very young and small trees, planted this Spring and a bunch of flowers".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Sunflower Craft

Use this as a fun party decoration,  or even a bird feeder

Sunflower Craft Tutorial at All About Family Crafts Blog

"For some reason, not much screams summer more to me than sunflowers. Besides the weather outside, I was inspired to make this clothespin sunflower craft by this canning jar lid craft challenge.  You can make these to decorate your yard or anywhere inside your house.  Use peanut butter or lard to stick the sunflower seeds to the canning jar lid and you can use it as a bird feeder".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Tea Cup Bird Feeder

Make these with thrift shopping finds for an inexpensive and delightful quick gift

Tea Cup Bird Feeder Tutorial at The Ladybug's Garden Blog

"I have a cute, easy and cheap craft for you today. I love to make these. They are Tea Cup or Mug and Saucer Bird Feeders.  I go thrift shopping for all the ones I make.  Tea cups, mugs and saucers are so cheap like 50 cents or less. As you can see I like big funny colorful one. The birds love colorful things that attract them like flower colors. I always have these made for gifts".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Hummingbird Feeder

Can you guess what the red flower is made from?

Hummingbird Feeder Tutorial at Shabby Beach Nest Blog

"I remembered reading somewhere that when plastic bottles were thrown into the regular garbage instead of being recycled, they took up to 1,ooo years to decompose in a landfill.  And here’s another bit of useless trivia (I’m great at those): Making new plastic takes more energy than recycling it. In honor of Mother Earth – and because I was feeling guilty for all those bottles I chucked into the garbage bin when Maddy and I ventured to the park – I decided to transform my bottles of water into hummingbird feeders".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Bird Feeder

Uses items you probably have at home

Bird Feeder Tutorial at Jellyfish Jelly Blog

"Make your own outdoor birdhouse using an ordinary 2lt soft drink bottle. Besides the bottle, you will need some string, thick twine and PVA glue. I wrapped the twine around the bottle to form the walls of the birdhouse. Of course, you could decorate the bottle however you please. Small children may find it difficult to wind and glue the twine to the bottle. An easier option may be gluing on craft foam, leaves or bark".... Read more

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Tutorial - How to Make a Mason Jar Bird Feeder

I'll Bet the Birds Love This

How to Make a Mason Jar Bird Feeder Tutorial at the Sunflower Patch Blog

"This chick feeder is what you will need for the base of your bird feeder.  You can find these at your local Home & Ranch, or Feed Store. (not sure what the actual name of it is tho). Mr. P is drilling the hole in the center bottom of the mason jar.  You will need a 5/16" Carbide Tipped drill bit,for glass,tile & ceramics".... Read more