Even though we live in the middle of a suburb outside of a big city, I’m always surprised at how many animals come out in the spring. We have spotted foxes, deer, chipmunks, coyotes and even muskrats all just in our neighborhood! It’s always so fun when one of my kids sees an unexpected animal! It almost feels like a treasure hunt. Among the various animals, we also have some beautiful birds that come out in the springtime. We love trying to identify the different birds and figure out if it’s a male or a female. I thought that this would be the perfect time of year to make some bird feeders. Although there are tons of different beautiful store bought bird feeders, my kids were so excited about making their own and finding a tree to hang them on. They kept checking back and peeking out the window to see if any birds had found their feeders yet. These little bird feeders are so simple to make and they look just so sweet hanging in a tree. This would make a great activity for a class to do as an easy springtime craft. You could also wrap your feeder in a clear bag and give it as a little gift for Mother’s Day!
There are lots of DIY bird feeders on Pinterest, but I was especially inspired by this one from Betty Crocker. I loved the idea of using cheerios, but I wanted to find a way to add them to the string for an even cuter look! I just love how these turned out and couldn’t believe how easy they were!
Ice Cream Cone Bird Feeder
Here is what you will need:
Sugar Cones Cheerios Bird Seed Peanut Butter Yarn or String
Kids of all ages can make this quick and easy craft!
These would be great to give as Mother’s Day or teacher appreciation gifts!
These ice cream cone bird feeders are so easy to make and a great kids craft for spring!
Here’s even more DIY bird feeder ideas:
Ice Cube Bird Feeders
Birdseed Ornaments
Pinecone Bird Feeders
