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Cardboard Tube Bird Feeders – Fun & Easy Craft

August 13, 2017 by Glitter On A Dime

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Easy Craft for DIY Bird Feeders

The end of summer is closing in on us! Fortunately, we have done almost everything on our summer bucket list. One of our items was to make nature crafts. I have been wanting to do this bird feeder project for a few weeks now but just hadn’t gotten the supplies. It is so super easy and the kids had a blast making them!

You really only need a few supplies:

  • cardboard tubes (We used a mix of paper towel and toilet paper rolls.)
  • peanut butter
  • bird seed

First, spread the peanut butter all over the outside of the cardboard tubes. We used dip spreaders since I didn’t really trust everyone with knives. Then, roll the tube into the bird seed. I poured the bird seed into some leftover paper plates. They were the perfect size and depth for this project.

easy DIY bird feeder craft for kids

That is all there is to it! Then, we slipped these onto branches and waited to see if we had any visitors. The birds were definitely coming in to check these out. The biggest fans though have been the squirrels. They have been going crazy and have managed to pull some of these off the branches. The kids have had so much fun watching it all!

DIY Bird Feeder Craft for Kids
Cardboard Tube DIY Bird Feeders
cardboard tube DIY bird feeders
These cardboard tube bird feeders are an easy craft! Perfect nature project for your toddler or preschooler.

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  1. Kristi says

    August 14, 2017 at 11:21 am

    These are so perfect for engaging the birds! And it’s super easy. Love it!

    • Glitter On A Dime says

      August 14, 2017 at 8:00 pm

      Thanks Kristi! We have really enjoyed watching the birds!

  2. Emily @ Pizza @ Pull-ups says

    August 14, 2017 at 11:28 am

    What a fun little kids craft, thanks for sharing!

    • Glitter On A Dime says

      August 14, 2017 at 8:01 pm

      Thanks Emily! It is super easy! Hopefully you can use it for your little ones!

  3. Amanda says

    August 14, 2017 at 12:01 pm

    Oh my kids will LOVE this! Thanks for sharing! Cannot wait to try!

    • Glitter On A Dime says

      August 14, 2017 at 8:01 pm

      That is great Amanda! Let us know how it turns out!

  4. Aryn Hinton says

    August 14, 2017 at 12:24 pm

    What a fun idea! My toddler would love this, he loves seeing birds come into our yard

    • Glitter On A Dime says

      August 14, 2017 at 8:02 pm

      It sounds like he would enjoy it! I love seeing little ones get involved with nature!

  5. Jordan | Read. Eat. Repeat. says

    August 14, 2017 at 3:56 pm

    This would be fun for me and a lonely two year old to do while big sis is at school!

    • Glitter On A Dime says

      August 14, 2017 at 8:02 pm

      Definitely! Sounds like some good bonding time!

  6. Ayanna @ 21FlavorsofSplendor says

    August 14, 2017 at 5:06 pm

    This is a great craft idea for the kids! My girls would love to make one of these and then watch the birds come to enjoy it.

    • Glitter On A Dime says

      August 14, 2017 at 8:03 pm

      It is so fun Ayanna! I hope your girls give it a try!

  7. Marissa says

    August 14, 2017 at 8:43 pm

    This is adorable! And great for the bird. 🙂 I have to do this with the kids I babysit.

  8. Danielle @ A Sprinkle of Joy says

    August 15, 2017 at 12:44 am

    Such a fun idea! We did something similar with pine cones. 🙂

  9. Rachel says

    August 15, 2017 at 1:07 am

    I can’t wait to try these with my son!

  10. Lexi says

    August 15, 2017 at 1:41 am

    This is my kind of craft – something I could actually do! What a fun idea!

  11. Rebecca Hicks says

    August 15, 2017 at 1:55 am

    I remember making bird feeders like this when I was younger! So much fun, and I loved watching the birds fly up to them and eat the seeds. Such a cool craft to do these last few days of summer.

  12. Victoria with One Sharp Mama says

    August 15, 2017 at 11:33 am

    I used to do this with a little girl I babysat. She lovedddddd it

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