12 Homemade Bird Feeder Ideas To Inspire Your Next DIY Project
Break out the hot glue gun and paint!
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Bird feeders are mutually beneficial, plus, they make for an exciting DIY project! There are a ton of bird feeders you can buy out there, but going the handmade route allows you to have complete design control. Blanking on ideas? We’ve rounded up some beautiful bird feeder options that you can replicate or use as inspiration for your own creation. Either way, the birds will thank you and so will your garden.
Colorblock Bird Feeders
These feeders made with clear mailing tubes and paint are simple, yet far from boring. They're also perfect for adding spring colors to your backyard.
Get the tutorial at Handmade Charlotte.
SHOP PAINT Pink Acrylic Craft Paint, $1
Tea Cup Bird Feeder
A DIY bird feeder doesn't get more charming than this repurposed tea cup and saucer. The steps boil down to gluing and hanging, so it's super easy. Use a tea cup and saucer you're willing to part with or buy a special one to use for this project.
Get the tutorial at Mommy Moment.
SHOP TEA CUP SETS Tea Cup and Saucer Set of 4, $30
Flower Pot Bird Feeder
Turn an old flower pot into a bird food-filled destination. It's the perfect alternative to making a clay feeder from scratch.
Get the tutorial on All Things Heart & Home.
SHOP FLOWER POTS Terra Cotta Clay Pot, $1
Wine Bottle Bird Feeder
After you finish your next wine bottle, turn it into a bird feeder. If you don't want to mess with your collection of pretty bottles, you can easily buy an empty one that'll do the trick.
Get the tutorial at Hometalk.com.
SHOP WINE BOTTLES Clear Wine Bottle, $3
Ice Ornament Bird Feeder
These bird feeders are perfect for the winter months. They catch the light beautifully and have an earthy vibe to them. All that's left of these after a few feedings are the strings! It doesn't get simpler than that.
Get the tutorial at Hello Glow.
SHOP STRING Jute Twine, $4
LEGO Bird Feeder
Kids (and adults who are kids at heart) will love this one. This idea from Project FeederWatch is highly versatile. As long as you leave some sort of open space for the bird seed, you can make any shape you want.
SHOP LEGOS LEGO Classic Large Box, $44
Mason Jar Bird Feeder
Is there anything you can't do with a mason jar? This feeder uses a copper wire around the jar as a hanger and repurposes a chicken feeder for the base.
Get the tutorial at The Garden-Roof Coop.
SHOP COPPER WIRE Copper Hobby Wire, $5
Tin Can Bird Feeder
Most of the work for this one involves decorating. You can turn the opening of a tin can bird feeder into a flower, give it a fun pattern, or paint a scene (maybe one that involves birds) on it. Add beads to the string you use to hang it for more color and flair.
Get the tutorial at Birds & Blooms.
SHOP FOAM Colorful Foam Sheets, $12
Paper Plate Bird Feeder
This simple design allows a lot of birds to feast at once. The wicker paper plate holder adds a nice touch and keeps the base stable.
Get the tutorial at Happy Hooligans.
SHOP PAPER PLATES Paper Plates, $14
Suet Log Bird Feeder
Make your bird feeder really blend in with its environment by using a suet log. You can make the suet mixture with items from your kitchen, then add it to holes drilled in a log for a rustic feeder.
Get the tutorial at The Garden-Roof Coop.
SHOP BIRD SEED Nut and Fruit Bird Seed Blend, $14
Bird Feeder Wreath
This bird feeder is holiday-appropriate, sure, but you can also add different colored ribbons to make it work for any season.
Get the tutorial at Kaytee.
SHOP RIBBON Sheer Blue Ribbon, $2
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