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Make a Papier-Mâché Bird (Beginner Tutorial)

Published on March 7, 2021Last updated October 4, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Papier-Mache bird by Sarah Hand

Use this step-by-step tutorial to create a papier-mâché bird—a folk-art inspired robin. This is an excerpt from the book, Art Makers: Papier-Mâché by Sarah Hand. For more creative projects also see … [Read more...]

Make a House Wren Nesting Box (Free Plans)

Published on February 1, 2021Last updated October 4, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Wren bird and a wren nesting box.

Use these free building plans to build a wren nesting box to encourage wrens to raise their young in your backyard. This box is suitable for House, Carolina, and Bewick's wrens and others of a similar … [Read more...]

How To Make a Stone Birdhouse

Published on December 6, 2020Last updated October 5, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Homemade stone birdhouses.

Use these step-by-step instructions to make a decorative stone birdhouse for your garden. With the right adhesive these little houses can last outdoors for years to come. To make nesting boxes … [Read more...]

How to Make a Butterfly Water Feeder

Published on August 11, 2020Last updated October 5, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Plain grass lawn and an area of low-growing wildflowers.

Fresh water is essential for butterflies. Make this grapevine wreath water feeder and attract beneficial pollinators to your garden. If you are interested in mason bee houses or nesting boxes, this … [Read more...]

Make An Ant Moat for Hummingbird Feeders

Published on June 1, 2020Last updated October 5, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Moat for keeping ants off hummingbird feeder.

If you have ants raiding your hummingbird feeder, this simple DIY moat will prevent them from ever reaching the sugar water. I’ve been using mine for a while now, and it completely solved the … [Read more...]

Make a Chickadee Nesting Box (Free Plans)

Published on May 13, 2020Last updated October 6, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Chickadee and a chickadee nesting box.

It is really cool when birds settle into backyard birdhouse nesting boxes, but did you know many are not safe? Just as each species of bird makes different choices based on their needs when nesting in … [Read more...]

New Bird Feeder? Use These Tips to Attract Birds

Published on May 1, 2020Last updated October 6, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Small bird eating bird seed at feeder.

Along with a plant-filled organic garden with plenty of insects and nesting places, there are several other things you can do to attract birds to your garden and encourage them to settle in. See … [Read more...]

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