We have the perfect craft project for kids to make this summer or fall – this DIY Bird Feeder could not be easier! Making a bird feeder together is a kids activity they will have fun crafting and afterward kids can watch the birds eating from your homemade bird feeder for hours!

Kids Crafts: DIY Bird Feeder - finished homemade bird feeder shown hanging in a tree from twine - Kids Activities Blog
Let’s make a homemade bird feeder with a toilet roll!

Easy Bird Feeder Craft for Kids

Even though my boys are older, they loved making these to hang out for the birds. We don’t have any other bird feeders in our tree’s because they’re new and pretty small so this works perfectly for us.

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how to make a DIY Bird Feeder with your kids

You can use all types of different bird seed and if peanut butter isn’t something you have in your home because of allergies you can use an almond butter or sun butter. They work just the same – it’s just the sticky party for holding the bird seed on the roll!

This would make a great homeschool project for younger kids or just a fun summer activity on a day you’re looking for something to do!

Supplies Needed for Homemade Bird Feeder Craft

supplies needed for homemade bird feeder craft using toilet roll - bird seed, container, spatula, peanut butter and empty toilet paper roll tube
This is what you will need to make this bird feeder craft!
  • Bird Seed
  • Peanut Butter
  • Toilet Paper Roll
  • Twine or string to hang the roll from the tree

Directions to Make Toilet Paper Roll Bird Feeder

Step 1

Start by covering the toilet paper roll in peanut butter – for this I used a small spatula that was easy for spreading.

Step 2

Step 2 - How to Make a Bird Feeder with Kids - Peanut butter slathered toilet paper roll resting in bird seed next to peanut butter jar
Now we are going to roll the toilet paper roll in bird seed!

Next, roll the peanut butter covered roll in bird seed and let it sit for a few minutes.

Step 3

finished bird feeder craft shown hanging in a tree with red and white striped twine
Birds LOVE our homemade bird feeder!

Attach string or twine for hanging it from the tree.

This is a great project to do any time of the year but we love to hang them in the spring and fall most of the time.

Easy Toilet Paper DIY Bird Feeder Craft

Toilet Roll Bird Feeder Craft for kids

Make your own DIY bird feed toilet paper craft. It's a budget-friendly craft that kids will love to make and the birds will love to eat!

Materials

  • Bird Seed
  • Peanut Butter
  • Toilet Paper Roll
  • Twine or string to hang the roll from the tree

Instructions

  1. Start by covering the toilet paper roll in peanut butter – for this I used a small spatula that was easy for spreading.
  2. Next, roll the peanut butter covered roll in bird seed and let it sit for a few minutes.
  3. Attach string or twine for hanging it from the tree.

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