Milk Carton Bird Feeder
If your kids are at all like mine, they get super excited whenever they see an animal in the yard. We have a ton of squirrels and chipmunks running along our tree line, and there are tons of birds that like to make their homes in our trees, bushes and roof! The boys get totally excited and are always wanting to feed the animals.
Of course, we have to remind them that feeding wild animals isn’t always the best idea. But the birds are always welcome to nip in for a snack!
This really simple Milk Carton Bird Feeder is the perfect thing to get the kids excited in the Spring and Summer months. It allows them to get creative while also serving a delightful purpose that we can all enjoy.
Supplies:
- Empty half gallon milk carton
- Craft scissors
- Mod Podge
- Sponge paint brush
- 2 sheets of 12” x 12” matching scrapbook paper
- 1 8” x 8 ½” of coordinating scrapbook paper
- 2 chenille pipe cleaners
- Glue gun
- 8” x 8 ½” piece of thin cardboard
- Piece of string 2 feet long
Instructions:
Get out your supplies and make sure that your milk carton is clean and dry. There is a plastic spout on one of the top sides of the carton. Use your fingers to push this down into the carton so that it is not sticking up.
Use the craft scissors to cut out the front of the carton. Leave about an an inch and a half on the bottom (to hold the bird seed). Leave two inches at the top.
Use your brush and Mod Podge to adhere the scrapbook paper to the surface of the milk carton. Do this by applying a thin coat to the carton, laying the paper on top and then trimming the edges. Make sure to add a top coat to the paper and let dry.
Use the glue gun to attach the pipe cleaners around the edge of the opening in the bird feeder. Then, use the glue gun to secure the cardboard roof to the top of the milk carton.
TIP: The pictures show the string being added at the end of the process, but while securing the roof, this is a great time to add the string.
Use the Mod Podge to seal the scrapbook paper the the roof of the bird house. Let dry.
Make sure that every part of the paper is sealed well with a layer or two of modge podge and completely dry.
Fill the bottom of the birdhouse with bird seed.
Hang the birdhouse in the tree and watch the birds flock to get some food!
Katie Reed is a passionate writer and mother of four vivacious boys from Salt Lake City, Utah. Drawing from her own journey through TTC, pregnancy, and the joys of raising children, she offers a wealth of insight into the world of motherhood. Beyond her heartfelt tales, Katie delights her readers with family-friendly recipes, engaging crafts, and a curated library of printables for both kids and adults. When she’s not penning her experiences, you’ll find her crafting memories with her husband and sons—Dexter, Daniel, Chester, and Wilder.
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