Let Backyard Birds In On The Easter Fun With A DIY Feeder

Many of Easter's most beloved traditions and motifs are inspired by the beginning of springtime. Bright pastels, adorable rabbits, and colorful flowers are classic inclusions, so why not embrace the holiday with a craft that actually benefits the local wildlife as they begin to warm up after months of cold? This DIY bird feeder is fun and functional, and it offers you a way to repurpose all those plastic Easter eggs.

To do this craft, you'll need only a handful of items: gelatin packs, birdseed, cooking spray, twine, and plastic Easter eggs. Because this DIY is so simple, it can even become a part of your yearly Easter festivities. After the kiddos have collected all the eggs from their hunt (and eaten the copious amounts of candy found inside), they will enjoy the process of shaping the eggs, releasing them from the molds, and hanging them on trees or bushes. 

As you kick back to enjoy the rest of the day, you might even be able to catch a glimpse of a few flying visitors in your yard. A bit of seed is one of the easiest ways to attract birds to your garden, so this project is great for helping bring in more wildlife during spring, feeding the local animals, and even encouraging them to set up nests.

Once you've gathered your materials, the process for this project is very simple. To begin, bloom two packs of gelatin in ½ cup of cold water. Once it's dissolved, add ½ cup of boiling water in the same bowl. Mix thoroughly, and finish off with 2½ cups of bird seed. After the mix cools slightly — let it sit in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes — it should be cool enough to handle. While you wait, prep your plastic eggs by opening them up, spraying the inside with cooking spray, and weaving about 12 inches of twine through the holes in the top of the eggs.

Now, all you have left to do is stuff the molds. Fill the prepared eggs with the seed, allow them to set for a few minutes, and take off the top part of the shell. Finally, let them firm up in the refrigerator overnight. After you tie the twine into a loop, you're ready to hang your feeders outside for the birds.

While this DIY is perfect for Easter, you can also cater it to be on-theme for various other holidays and seasons. Attract birds to your yard in the winter season by tweaking the recipe to include a fat source instead of gelatin, like suet or lard. While you're at it, you can also get creative with your molds. These Christmas Chocolate Molds are perfect for the holidays, while these Leaf Silicone Molds can make a lovely addition to your cozy fall patio space.