Beaded Bird Feeder

The bottom of a plastic is filled with bird seed while beaded string is used to hang it up with just a little creativity.

Good for ages 3 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.justalittlecreativity.com/2016/05/bird-feeder-recycle-project-for-kids.html

Ice Bird Feeder

Birdseed is placed into decorative ice trays and combined with water and frozen to make a winter inspired bird feeder with my very educated mother.

Good for ages 2 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.myveryeducatedmother.com/2013/01/ice-heart-birdfeeders.html

Paper Cup Bird Feeders

Paper cups are filled with bird seed and hung from string with a wooden dowel stuck inside for the birds to perch upon.  Everyday dishes share the details.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://everydaydishes.com/creative-crafts/diy-bird-feeder/

Cardboard Box Bird Feeder

A cardboard box is decorated with wrapping paper and then stuffed with popcorn to make an easy upcycled bird feeder.  Maros kindergarten cuts a door in the box so the birds can stand and eat the popcorn and hangs it from the tree with yarn. 

Good for ages 3 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://maros-kindergarten.blogspot.com/2012/01/blog-post_31.html

Tin Pan Bird Feeder

An aluminum pan holds the bird seed for this super simple bird feeder from five little chefs.  She pokes holes in the pan and ties rope through to help hang it from a tree. 

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.fivelittlechefs.com/2013/05/bird-feeder.html

Glass Bottle Beaded Hummingbird Feeder

A glass bottle makes the base for this gorgeous hummingbird feeder from diy network and Michelle Reynolds.  She also adds colorful beads to dress it up.  Kids will love the hummingbirds that continue its beauty as they flutter and feed.

Good for ages 10 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://blog.diynetwork.com/maderemade/how-to/tequila-bottle-hummingbird-feeder/

Buggy Bird Feeders

Tin cans turn into bird feeders with the craft team at lowes.  They add a face and cut out a mouth in the top, paint the sides to look like an insect bee or ladybug and add screen material to give it wings.

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.lowes.com/creative-ideas/lawn-and-garden/build-a-fun-bug-shaped-birdfeeder/project

Paper Plate Bird Feeder

Paper plates transform into functional bird feeders with peanut butter and bird seed from snuggle bug university.

Good for ages 3 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.snugglebuguniversity.com/2013/04/sunflower-bird-feeder.html

Fruity Bird Feeder

Grapes, blueberries, popcorn, craisins and cheerios make a beautiful birdfeeder from the cbc.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.cbc.ca/parents/2014/01/nature-craft-for-kids-diy-fruit-grain-bird-feeders.html

It started out as a popsicle and turned into a bird feeder

Popsicle sticks get upcycled as a bird feeder thanks to rhythm of the home.  She also adds some rope to hang it in a nearby tree. 

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://rhythmofthehome.com/2013/05/popsicle-stick-birdfeeder/

Pumpkin Bird Feeder

May arts finds a great use for the left over Halloween pumpkins filling the bottom scooped out half with bird seed and hanging in a tree.  The birds will come and just sit in the middle.  Kids can also predict how long the pumpkin will last outside before it begins to decompose or the animals start to eat it too.  

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.mayarts.com/blog/pumpkin-bird-feeder/

Aluminum Can Bird Feeder

Momtastic turns an empty tin can into a bird feeder using just paint and string. 

Good for ages 8 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.momtastic.com/diy/175891-tin-can-bird-feeder-craft-diy

Everyday dishes paints a coffee can and tops it with popsicle sticks.

Get the instructions here:
http://everydaydishes.com/creative-crafts/coffee-can-bird-feeder-craft/ 

Mom endeavors ties her s up with string.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.momendeavors.com/2012/03/diy-bird-feeders.html

Plastic Bottle Bird Feeder

Disney's family fun shares a cute way take a plastic bottle and some wooden spoons and turn it into a bird feeder.  You could also decorate the bottle with paint, stickers and tape.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://familyfun.go.com/crafts/backyard-bird-feeder-672532/

Ramblings from utopia has a more rustic looking version complete with a jagged opening.  She drills her version right into the tree.   

Get the instructions here:
http://www.ramblingsfromutopia.com/2012/04/diy-earth-day-project-soda-bottle-bird.html

Upcycled Birdfeeder

Kaboose shares a very easy way to create an eco-conscience bird feeder out of a milk carton.  They just use a cut up carton, but kids could easily decorate it with paint to make it more of a craft project.

Good for ages 3 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://crafts.kaboose.com/milk-jug-bird-feeders.html

Bagel Bird Feeder Mobile

Wee life has a unique bird seed mobile using bagels and birdseed, peanut butter to keep the seeds in place, a tin pie pan and some ribbon. More interesting than seeing the birds peck at it may be seeing how the bagels hold up and how and if the birds eat the bagel or if some squirrel gets there first.

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://living.weelife.com/2009/12/bird-feeder-wreaths-mobile.html

Cereal Birdfeeder

Here comes the sun has a really easy way to make a bird feeder using a pipe cleaner and cheerios. Your kids will love to see all of the birds this spring and how they helped to feed them.

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://herecomesthesun-kelly.blogspot.com/2011/07/cheerio-birdfeeders.html

Rpl children's room uses pipe cleaners to form the bird feeders into cute hearts.

Get the instructions here:
http://rplchildrensroom.blogspot.de/2012/01/cheerio-heart-bird-feeders.html 

By stephanie lynn makes hers into hearts.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.bystephanielynn.com/2011/06/use-cheerios-to-make-a-cool-hanging-bird-feeder.html

Raising Arizona kids makes a chain of Cheerios for the birds to enjoy.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.raisingarizonakids.com/2015/05/bird-feeder-craft-for-kids/

Make Your Own Bird Feeder

Alpha Mom shows a simple way to make a beautiful heart shaped bird feeder.  The key to this recipe and making the shape stick is gelatin.  The heart is probably one of the easier shapes to make but any cookie cutter should work.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://alphamom.com/family-fun/crafts/heart-shaped-bird-feeder-diy/