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Time Required :
Over an hour
Beginner
Beginner
You're new to the skills necessary to complete this project, or maybe you've tried them just once or twice before.

crayola® milk carton bird feeder

This project is intended for kids ages 4+. Tweet, tweet! Repurpose a milk carton into an easy DIY bird feeder for kids with this clever upcycled craft idea.
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Print Project

Step 1

ADULT: On upcycled carton side, draw an outline for an opening with a marker on both the front and back side. You will want the window opening to be in the middle from left to right and top and bottom. Use scissors to cut openings.

Step 2

ADULT: On the left and right sides of carton, draw an outline for a wing-shaped flap. Cut along outline, leaving top of wing intact.

Step 3

Paint beak, wings and bird body. Dry 1-2 hours and add second coat.

Step 4

Paint eyes above beak. Dry 1-2 hours.

Step 5

ADULT: Hole punch top of carton. Feed twine through hole and tie ends into a knot.
TIP: Pour bird seed into openings and hang outside to let your feathered friends fill their beaks and bellies!

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Supplies
Materials
Materials
 
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Crayola Super Tips Washable Markers, 20ct.

    Item # 10174640 
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    $7.99
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    Crayola Washable Kids Paint Set, 10ct.

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    $8.99
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    Ashland™ Jute Twine, Ivory

    Item # 10362354 
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    $4.99
 
Tools
Tools
 
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    Recollections™ Hand Punch

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    $8.49
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    Creatology™ Blunt Tip Scissors

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    $2.99
 
You’ll Also Need
  • Upcycled Carton
  • Bird Seed
Instructions
Step 1

ADULT: On upcycled carton side, draw an outline for an opening with a marker on both the front and back side. You will want the window opening to be in the middle from left to right and top and bottom. Use scissors to cut openings.

Step 2

ADULT: On the left and right sides of carton, draw an outline for a wing-shaped flap. Cut along outline, leaving top of wing intact.

Step 3

Paint beak, wings and bird body. Dry 1-2 hours and add second coat.

Step 4

Paint eyes above beak. Dry 1-2 hours.

Step 5

ADULT: Hole punch top of carton. Feed twine through hole and tie ends into a knot.
TIP: Pour bird seed into openings and hang outside to let your feathered friends fill their beaks and bellies!

Share your project photos with #MichaelsKidsClub

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