If you love to watch the birds who come to your backyard, these DIY birdhouses and feeders will help attract even more (and may just encourage them to hang around longer). There are so many unique ideas here for caring for your backyard birds, including options for making bird feeders with your kids.
These craft projects cover a variety of age and skill levels as well as costs. You’ll find something for nearly anyone and any style below.
DIY Birdhouses and Feeders
CRAFT STICK BIRD FEEDER From Creative Cynchronicity
These are really cute and really easy to make. Since they’re made from craft sticks and string, they are very inexpensive to put together, making them perfect for groups like Scouts or Vacation Bible School.
DIY GOURD BIRDHOUSES From Happiness Is Homemade
ONE BOARD DIY BIRDHOUSE From Birds And Blooms
You can make this basic birdhouse with only one board! Simple and clean design.
FLOWER POT BIRD HOUSE From The Idea Room
SCRAP WOOD BIRDHOUSE From My Weathered Home
Got some scrap wood hanging out around your house? Put it to good use making this rustic looking birdhouse.
WASHI TAPE AND MILK CARTON BIRD FEEDER From Creative Cynchronicity
Grab those empty milk cartons from your recycling bin and turn them into adorable bird feeders.
RECYCLED BIRDHOUSE From A Crafty Mix
KNIFE TOPPED BIRDHOUSE From Pretty Handy Girl
We love this quirky design! Grab some table knives from your local thrift shop to create this birdhouse.
FABRIC COVERED BIRDHOUSES From Tatertots And Jello
COFFEE CONTAINER BIRD FEEDER HOUSE From Mom Wife Busy Life
A simple coffee container can be transformed into a combination birdhouse and bird feeder. Cute!
ROAD MAP BIRDHOUSES From Crafts By Amanda
CEREAL BOX BIRD FEEDER From Creative Cynchronicity
Here’s another option for the kids to make. Turn an empty cereal box into a sweet hand painted bird feeder.
TEAPOT BIRDHOUSE From Unique Creations By Anita
We love this idea of turning a teapot into a charming birdhouse!
BIRD-SHAPED DIY BIRDHOUSE From Birds And Blooms
NATURAL CLAY BIRDHOUSE From Hearth And Vine
THE BIGGEST RED BIRDHOUSE From Dabbling And Decorating
Go for a more traditional look with this beautiful red birdhouse.
RUSTIC WOODEN BIRDHOUSE From Sustain My Craft Habit
MULTI-UNIT CONDO BIRDHOUSE From Felt Magnet
NESTING SHELF DIY BIRDHOUSE From Birds And Blooms
How clever! They’ve turned a bucket into a birdhouse in this simple tutorial.
STONE BIRDHOUSES From Empress Of Dirt
DIY BIRDHOUSE WITH A PENNY ROOF From Dream A Little Bigger
Gather up your loose change and add interest to a plain birdhouse with a fun penny roof.
BLUEBIRD BIRD HOUSES From The DIY Dreamer
BUTTERFLY PAINTED BIRDHOUSES From Mom Always Finds Out
FLEA BITTEN BIRDHOUSE From Running With Sisters
If you’ve got an old license plate, or find one at a flea market, you can use it to make the roof on a rustic looking birdhouse like this.
RUSTIC BIRDHOUSE From My Bright Ideas Blog
COLORFUL BIRD HOUSES From Lushome
DOLLAR STORE BIRDHOUSE From Interior Frugalista
Your local dollar store is a great resource for finding plain birdhouses that you can transform into something beautiful. Use them inside or cover with varnish to add weatherproofing.
