This time of year food can be scarce for our feathered friends. Branches are picked bare and other food sources can be buried under several feet of snow. Putting out a bird feeder is more than just a free meal for the birds, it is also a great way to add interest and entertainment to your garden during the winter months.
Check out these easy DIY bird feeders that you can make and get a garden party started for some special guests.
This recycled toilet paper roll is a quick project that the kids will enjoy making too. Simply smear some natural organic peanut butter (just a thin layer is all that is needed) onto the tube and then roll it into the seed. Hang it by a string from a tree or stick it onto a spike.
Barb Rosen from Our Fairfield Home and Garden came up with this clever idea of hanging stuffed teacups from a tree. Click the picture to find out her recipe.
This re-purposed bird feeder was created by House of Hawthorns using a thrift store glass snack tray.
Turn an old muffin tin into a smorgasbord like Gadget Sponge did here.
Terra-cotta pots make great bird feeders, just follow the instructions provided by The Garden Frog Boutique to make your own.
Of course if you want to make a traditional style feeder, Jamie LePlant shows us how to do it for only $2.
These bird seed cakes are easy to make in a snap. Click on the picture to see Bright Nest's recipe.
Day2Day Super Mom made a cute bird feeder out of thrifted glass. Check out her technique to learn how.
You can 'grow' your own bird feeders like these gourds from Judith.
This terra-cotta bird 're-tweet' by Tammy is super easy to make. Makes a great feeding station for the birds and vertical garden in one!
Turn an old coffee can tin into a simple and quick feeder like The Thriftiness Miss did here.
Your DIY bird feeders can be made out of kitchen scraps like what Mary Beth did with this orange peel.
Barb turned a thrift store candy dish and bud vase into this beautiful blue bird feeder.
One more terra-cotta feeder... I love the pattern that All Things Heart and Home created on hers.
If all the above isn't your style, then you can opt for this super nifty idea from Barb Rosen and just grab a rake and make this quick bird buffet.
To get the details on how to make all of these DIY bird feeders, you can check them out on my Hometalk board, just click on the picture below.
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