Everyday I would see several birds land on my fence and I always felt bad for the little guys because I never had a bird feeder for them. I’m not at crazy Home Alone bird lady status yet, but we’re getting there. It all started when I decided I should feed them. Since I didn’t have an actual bird feeder, I repurposed what I had around the house and put something together. I figured I’d share this DIY bird feeder tutorial since it’s relatively simple and you most likely have this around your house already too.
WHAT YOU NEED
Scott Tissue
Peanut Butter
Bird Feed (mixed seed assortment)
Wax Paper
WHAT YOU DO
Spread peanut butter evenly onto empty toilet paper roll. Pour 1 cup of bird feed onto wax paper, then roll the peanut butter coated toilet paper roll over seeds, coating the roll. Place onto a tree branch as feed for the birds.
In our house, we never want to run out of toilet paper, so I always make sure we’re stocked up on extra. Scott is one thing always on my Sam’s Club® shopping list. The good thing is now the rolls last even longer with an additional 100 sheets! That’s right, Scott 1000 is now Scott 1100!
I couldn’t pass up the great deal at Sam’s using the Ibotta app on their already reduced Scott value pack (click here for extra $5 off)! Now I’ll have plenty of empty rolls to repurpose in the future. Just call me crazy bird feeding lady!
Mikayla Christiansen says
I use to make bird feeders all the time! It was so fun! I have to make this craft with my nephew.
Mikayla | A Seersucker State of Mind.
Dara @ The Southern Thing says
I'm sure he would enjoy that! This was my first time making one. I wish I would've done it sooner!
Kari Guastella says
This is such a fun project!
Kari
http://www.sweetteasweetie.com
Shann Eva says
That is awesome! My kids would love to make one of those with me. Thanks for the great idea!
Dara @ The Southern Thing says
I think that would be a great idea!
Janae Smith says
Thanks for sharing this DIY!
Janae
http://www.hiyallblog.blogspot.com
Ashleigh Wright says
Oh my gosh, what a cute and simple idea! My kids would love to make these! Thank you for sharing this great idea for a bird feeder!
Dara @ The Southern Thing says
You're welcome! I hope y'all get to make them soon!
gracemountaindiaries says
What a great idea! Totally making some of these with the kids! Thanks!
Dara @ The Southern Thing says
That will be fun! I hope they have a blast!
Small Town Charm says
What fun! This would be so much fun to do with my little cousin!!
Jessica says
This looks like a super fun craft and I know little hands would love it!
Amanda says
This is such a great idea to re purpose used toilet paper rolls! I remember making bird feeders out of acorns the same way when I was a kid! This is great to hang almost anywhere! Thanks for sharing!
Domestic Mamma says
I remember making a bird feeder when I was a kid, I think I ended up giving it to my grandmother as a gift! Love this idea of using a toilet roll!