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Homemade Bird Feeders From Tin Cans – This is a great way to recycle and feed the birds at the same time! Save up all your tin cans from dinner time and you’ll soon have enough to get cracking!

DIY Paper Roll Feeder – This is such a simple tutorial that everyone can do and the kids will love getting involved! Plus we all have paper roll tubes around the house so you won’t have to trek to the store!

Biodegradable Orange Bird Feeder – This fantastic DIY ensures that none of the materials for this feeder will go to waste. The seed will get eaten, the orange will degrade and the string will make a nice addition to any birds nest!

How To Make A Simple Plastic Bottle Bird Feeder – Our fine-feathered friends will love this feeder, and so will you! With a plastic bottle and two wooden spoons you can make it in no time!

Wall Hung Wine Bottle Bird Feeder – If ever there was a good excuse for drinking a bottle of wine, this is it! This DIY does require the use of a saw though…so maybe leave a few hours between drinking and starting this project!

Free-Standing Wine Bottle Feeder – You’ll have many satisfied customers with these bottle feeders!

Cookie-Cutter Bird Feeders – This is a great budget project that is just as effective as store-bought feeders, but without the price tag!

How To Make A Feeder From A Flowerpot – Simple, elegant and easy to build this is a bird feeder that you’re going to want to make.

Make A Bird Feeder From Popsicle Sticks – With step-by-step photography, this tutorial is made easy…all you need to do is start eating popsicles!

DIY Birdseed Ice Ornaments – Bring the festive spirit to your yard with these wonderful ice ornaments. The birds will thank you for them!

Simple Wire Bird Feeder – With this fantastic tutorial you can create a wire bird feeder for less than $5. Fill it with different fruits and, not only will it keep the birds happy but it will brighten up your garden too.

Make a Bird Feeder From Tuna Cans – They say that the early bird catches the worm…and once you fill your recycled tuna cans with meal worms there are sure to be lots of early birds in your garden!

DIY Pine Cone Bird Feeder – This is a fun and inexpensive way to teach your kids a little bit about nature. They’ll be able to collect the pine cones themselves and then watch the birds enjoy their hard work.

Fir Cone Bird Feeders – Regular fat ball feeders that you buy in store have a tendency to fall apart, but with this hassle-free tutorial you can be sure that won’t happen.

How To Make A Mason Jar Bird Feeder – Is there anything a mason jar can’t do? They’re great for crafting and make brilliant feeders that your birds can feast from.

Homemade Bird Feeder From Vintage Teacups – Creative and beautiful, these teacup feeders will definitely enhance your garden.

DIY Hanging Teacup Bird Feeder – Time to have a cuppa with the birds! Sit back with a hot drink and watch them from the window while they enjoy their teacup as much as you!

Acorn Bird Feeder Tutorial – Turn an old wooden bowl into an awesome acorn bird feeder with this simple tutorial.

Make A Bird Feeder From An Egg Carton – Invite a few feathered guests into your garden this winter with an eco-friendly feeder made from an egg carton.

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Red Ted Art used pine cones and turned them into smaller bird feeders for the kids to enjoy making and the birds to enjoy snacking on! It’s an easy project for everyone to get involved with!

2. Edible

If you visit Parents, you’ll catch all the details on how to make this edible bird feeder. The birds can devour this entire piece and there won’t be any cleanup for you to deal with.

3. Gourds

Kitchen Counter Chronicles used gourds to get her bird feeder started. We love this fall-festive and natural way to feed the birds in your neighborhood.

4. Paper Plate

Happy Hooligans used just a plain ole paper plate for their project. Sometimes the most simple materials can be used for bigger things.
5. Teacups

Teacups can be the most delightful addition to the garden, don’t you think? Feed the birds in a stylish and adorable way with some help from Dear Lizzy.

6. Mesh Bag

Good Housekeeping used some mesh bags with their project. Again, something the simplest materials can be used for great things.

7. Cheerios

Grab some cheerios and get the kids started on this Happy Hooligans project. So many wonderful things this cereal can be used for, including feeding those robins and blue jays in the backyard.

8. Juice Carton

Red Ted Art teaches us how to turn a juice carton into an owl that will bring all the birds to the yard. Just fill it up with some seed.

9. Legos

Fun Crafts Kids gives us a project involving Legos. What kiddo wouldn’t want to join in on a bird feeder project when their favorite toys are involved?

10. Orange Cup

Happy Hooligans gives us another great way to serve up lunch to the birds. These biodegradable orange cups can be eaten whole!

11. Fruit, Grain & Nut

Parents gives us a similar project to making all of that edible Christmas garland. But this time it can be hung on the tree and munched on by all the birdies.

12. Bottles

Bottles are always a great route to take when making a homemade bird feeder. Follow along at Messy Fingers and catch all the details on this simple tutorial.

13. Wreath

Infarrantly Creative makes a birdseed wreath that’s both delicious for your flying friends and charming as they hang in all the trees. This too, the kiddos can help out with in the kitchen.

14. Repurposed Jar

Grab some of your old mason jars and get to work. Some pumpkins seeds and other feed can be thrown in with a bout of string and created in no time. Thanks for the idea MCW.

15. Suet

The Garden Roof Coop teaches how to to make a suet bird feeder. We love this rustic look, visit now for all the details.

16. Paint Cans

Mom Endeavors knows how to put some old junk to good use. Clean out those paint cans filling up the garage and turn them into some colorful feeders for the backyard birdies.

17. Milk Jugs

Great Stems took an old milk jug and did something similar. Had the kids decorate it a bit and throw some sticks on it so it blends into the scenery.

18. Egg Carton

We learn at Ginger Snap Crafts that an old egg carton can be used for the birds too. You’ll just need some twine.

19. Road Maps

Crafts by Amanda took old road maps as their style focus on these birdhouses. Just don’t forget to fill them up with some seed.

20. Hearts

Happy Hooligans brings us, yet another, delicious project for the birds to enjoy. Learn how to make this heart-shaped bird feeder over the weekend.

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Suction Cup Bird Feeder (via Love Live and Garden)

2 Plate and Bowl Bird Feeder

Plate and Bowl Bird Feeder (via Erin’s Creative Energy)

3 Wine Bottle Bird Feeder

Wine Bottle Bird Feeder (via The Garden-roof Coop)

4 Thrifted Glass Bird Feeder

Thrifted Glass Bird Feeder: Collect a few glass pieces from thrift stores & garage sales to make your own DIY Glass Bird Feeder. It’s easy. I promise. And I show you how! *great gift* (via day2day SuperMom)

5 DIY Teacup Bird Feeder

DIY Teacup Bird Feeder: How To Make A Teacup Bird Feeder (via Budget Savvy Diva)

6 Seedy Bagel Ring Bird Feeder

Seedy Bagel Ring Bird Feeder: Despite the incident we had at Granville Island a couple of months back, our little lady remains a dedicated bird lover (unlike her mama). So today we headed out into our sunshiny backyard, supplies in hand, to make a couple of simple, toddler-friendly bird feeders. Here’s what we did Seedy Bagel Rings: For this project, (via Mama.Papa.Bubba)

7 Tin Can Bird Feeder

Tin Can Bird Feeder (via Plum Adorable)

8 Repurposed Jar Bird Feeder

Repurposed Jar Bird Feeder: DIY bird or butterfly feeder. Repurpose glass jars into backyard bird feeders with seeds, or hanging butterfly feeders with sugar solution. (via Melissa Camara Wilkins)

9 Suet Feeders

Suet Feeders (via The Garden-roof Coop)

10 Popsicle Sticks Bird Feeder

Popsicle Sticks Bird Feeder: I was recently asked to host an Elmer’s X-TREME craft party at my house. My mission, should I choose to accept it, was to build bird houses using wood, and after I accepted my mission, I was advised that a mystery product also needed to be used, and I could choose glitter or buttons. Pre-party I attempted to build a bird house for the first time out of popsicle sticks and an hour later still not being finished I realized that this plan had disaster written all over it. After all, I had invited 4 and 5 year old children over…. (via Create-Celebrate-Explore)

11 PVC Pipe Homemade Bird Feeder

PVC Pipe Homemade Bird Feeder: This large-capacity homemade bird feeder can be made from spare PVC pipe cluttering up the garage, or buy a new piece and have it cut at the hardware store. (via Birds & Blooms)

12 Egg Carton Bird Feeder

Egg Carton Bird Feeder (via The Creative Cubby)

13 Acorn Bird Feeder

Acorn Bird Feeder: Your home for all things Design. Home Tours, DIY Project, City Guides, Shopping Guides, Before & Afters and much more (via Design Sponge)

14 Plastic Jar Bird Feeder

Plastic Jar Bird Feeder: Among the easiest of DIY projects, almost any container material can be upcycled into colorful, eye-catching bird feeders. (via Sustainablog)

15 Upcycled Bird Feeders with Found Objects

Upcycled Bird Feeders with Found Objects (via Junk Market Style)

16 Recycled Milk Carton Bird Feeder

Recycled Milk Carton Bird Feeder: Since our biodegradable bird feeders are no more, I thought it was time for another bird feeder project. I took some empty milk cartons and with a box cutter, I cut an square opening on two sides opposite of each other. Then it was time for the kids to decorate them with paint. Buddy’s didn’t (via Always, Amanda)

17 Window Bird Feeder

Window Bird Feeder: Free plans to help anyone build simple, stylish furniture at large discounts from retail furniture. All woodworking plans are step by step, and include table plans, bed plans, desk plans and bookshelf plans. Thousands of readers are saving by building their own home furnishings. (via Ana White)

18 Toilet Roll Bird Feeder

Toilet Roll Bird Feeder: Today we bring you these two creative uses of toilet paper tubes for a summer project. Peanut Butter Bird Feeder and Binoculars to Keep an eye on the birds once they’re snacking in your backyard!All… (via Play from Scratch)

19 Road Map Birdhouses

Road Map Birdhouses: When I go to the flea market during the warm months, I’m always looking for old maps to use in craft projects and home decor projects. Last fall I picked up a few state road maps, but each time I tried to use them in a project they just weren’t the right fit. However,Read More (via Crafts by Amanda)

20 Pine Cone Bird Feeder

Pine Cone Bird Feeder: We are having more fun with the birdies this week, with yet MORE Bird Feeders the kids can make. They got really excited about the Cheerio Bird Feeders we made a few days ago and wanted to make MORE. Ever looking for new ideas and things to try out, we thought we would give these (via Red Ted Art)

21 Ice Cream Cone Feeder

Ice Cream Cone Feeder (via Dereila Nature Inn)

22 Stale Bread Birdfeeders

Stale Bread Birdfeeders: Use up old bits of bread and feed the birds with this cute activity. (via CBC Parents)

23 Gourd Bird Feeder

Gourd Bird Feeder: Welcome to the Outdoor Play Party. I am so excited to show you what we made this week. For a couple of years now I have been wanting to make a bird feeder out of a gourd. My best friend gave me a large gourd bird feeder for my birthday a few years ago. Ever since (via Kitchen Counter Chronicle)

24 Teacup Bird Feeder

Teacup Bird Feeder: This little teacup bird feeder has made my garden so much cheerier! My friend, Annie, put together this DIY for a mother & daughter tea party at our church. (I have more pictures since she thre… (via Dear Lizzy)

25 Vintage Sugar Bowl Bird Feeder

Vintage Sugar Bowl Bird Feeder: I came across this sweet, little sugar bowl for $2 at a yard sale. It had a great shape with a lip that turned in a little. It was a little too grungy to use for any real food purposes any more…. (via Jennifer Rizzo)

26 Bug-Shaped Birdfeeder

Bug-Shaped Birdfeeder: Create a buzz with these bumblebee and ladybug bird feeders made from repurposed paint cans. (via Lowes)

27 Flower Pot Bird Feeder

Flower Pot Bird Feeder: This cute bird feeder from a flower pot is easy and oh-so-cute! Perfect for your feathered friends and looks great in your garden! (via All Things Heart & Home)

28 Sisal Rope Bird Feeder

Sisal Rope Bird Feeder: Sisal Rope Bird Feeder – Our time at the beach this summer finally came to an end this past weekend. Sadly we packed up and went back home but not before I had a chance to make this cute little bi… (via Dabbles & Babbles)

29 Fruit & Grain Bird Feeders

Fruit & Grain Bird Feeders: Work on motor skills, learn about nature AND enjoy a snack–all in one easy activity! (via CBC Parents)

30 Rainbow Ice Bird Feeders

Rainbow Ice Bird Feeders (via Twig and Toadstool)

31 Edible Ice Wreath Bird Feeder

Edible Ice Wreath Bird Feeder: Gorgeous ice wreath made from edible goodies from the pantry to make a bird feeder craft that kids can put together. Treat the birds all winter long. (via Hands on as We Grow)

32 Juice Carton Owl Bird Feeder

Juice Carton Owl Bird Feeder: Firstly, I need to apologize on this craft post for you I forgot to take some photos as we went along! Argh. So we have, uhm a beginning photo and an end photo of this juice carton craft. to be honest, I think the bird feeder is pretty self explanatory and the additional information, (via Red Ted Art)

33 Upcycled Bird Feeder

Upcycled Bird Feeder (via Embracing Life’s Journey)

34 Citrus Cup Bird Feeder

Citrus Cup Bird Feeder: I swear, I’m not a hoarder. In fact, with something like 49 moves under my belt in my 31 years, its quite the opposite. Id much rather toss/recycle/give something away than have to lug it to a new location. Buuuuuuut, the other day after juicing a bunch of citrus fruit, I couldn’t help but think (via Mama.Papa.Bubba)

35 Painted Can Bird Feeder

Painted Can Bird Feeder (via Mom Endeavors)

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