Looking for something to make with the kids this summer? Kids LOVE making things so here is an idea to get you and your kids busy.
I remember making a homemade bird feeder with my daughter when she was younger. Not only was it fun to make, it was also fun to watch the birds eat the seeds. We used a pine cone and then added peanut butter all over it. Next we added the birdseed and hung it with a string. If you enjoy watching birds, this is a great way to encourage them to come to your house.
Learn how to make a homemade suet for birds to help keep them warm.
For those that like to re-use products, learn how to make a birdhouse with a milk carton. This is a great way to have some kids with your kids and teach them how to upcycle!
If you want to get really creative and make some cute bird feeders, make some bird feeders with paint cans…
For those of you that have a donut tin, here is a fun way to make a donut shaped homemade bird feeder. I think this feeder looks FUN to make with all of those seeds they will like to eat.
If you have a cookie cutter collection and have hearts, make some cute homemade heart shape bird feeders. There are plenty of other shapes you can use too!
For those that drink coffee and buy it by the can, let the birds enjoy the cans after by making your own birdhouse with a coffee can.
Don’t let your toilet paper rolls go to waste. You can re-use them to make easy toilet paper bird feeders. Another way to upcycle!
Or if you really want to creative, get some wood or a bird feeder kit and have some fun building your own bird feeder. You and your kids can really get creative with these! You can find all types of plywood for your project on Cut My Plastic.
Making your own birdhouse can be fun and rewarding. They can be easy to make if you buy a birdhouse kit that comes with all the supplies that is needed to make one.
Marti Tabora says
These are fantastic ideas, I will definitely give some of them a try.
Janet W. says
What neat ideas, especially the toilet paper roll feeder. Easy to do and my grandsons would love to help!
Elena says
Looks great! I will try to make these
Karen Glatt says
I would love to make a homemade bird feeder for my house and put it out for the birds. These do not look that hard to make and the birds would love the bird seed.
Uplifting Families says
Great ideas, don’t forget you can even make them out of pinecones and peanut butter too.
shelly peterson says
Oh how fun! these look super cute. The kids would have so much fun making these.
Tammy S says
What great ideas! My kids will love making these. Thanks for sharing.
Rosie says
Oh my, so many cute ideas! And fun and kid friendly! And then all the fun begins to watch the birds. I love birdwatching, too. Some ppl I know have to watch out for bears and the squirrels!
Alison says
Oh these are such great ideas! Love it. 🙂
Dandi D says
This is a great idea, and I’ve been meaning to do this with my son soon.