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6 Crafts for the Birds and Squirrels

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One of the first signs of spring is the flurry of activity from outdoor critters. Birds start appearing at bird feeders, squirrels begin foraging for all those nuts they buried the autumn before. The crafting world hasn’t left them out, that’s for sure! Check out these great projects dedicated to our outdoor friends.

Looking for more bird feeder ideas? Check out these other Bird Feeder Articles

1. Bread Birdhouses
2. Chopstick and Coke Can Bird Feeder
3. Pumpkin Bird Feeder
4 .Homemade Hummingbird Feeder
5. Nesting Material Hangers
6. DIY Squirrel Feeder

Birds have different diet preferences, and different species prefer different feeder styles.  Pick a seed mix based on the birds you would like to encourage to your garden. The cheapest birdseed is often loaded with inexpensive fillers such as cracked corn, oats, or wheat. Visit your local pet food store to ask them for their recommendations. You may want to feed the birds leftovers from your kitchen but whilst bread may be made from grains, it is also heavily processed and is not good for the birds. Same goes with crackers and cake scraps.  Did you know you shouldn’t feed ducks bread either? 

Squirrels are quite a problem around bird feeders and can make it difficult for your birds to feed properly, make sure your feeder is up high and not jumping distance from your resident squirrels favourite tree.   

Looking to attract hummingbirds? here is a DIY syrup recipe 

  • Boil four cups of water. 
  • Remove water from the heat. 
  • Stir in one cup of white sugar  
  • Do not use honey, brown sugar, molasses, or artificial sugar substitutes for any hummingbird nectar recipe 

fill a hummingbird feeder with the cooled solution. Many types of hummingbirds prefer red-colored flowers and that is why most feeders are red. 

If you aren’t near an area that naturally attracts hummingbirds, it may take a while for them to find your garden. Be patient and keep trying. If you aren’t near an area that naturally attracts hummingbirds, it may take a while for them to find your garden. Be patient and keep trying. 

 

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DIY Farmhouse Wall Shovel

 

 

Welcome to our DIY craft tutorial on how to make a Dollar Tree Farmhouse Shovel Décor/Wreath! If you are someone who loves the farmhouse style, but doesn’t want to spend a lot of money on expensive home decor, then this tutorial is perfect for you. We will show you how to take a simple plastic shovel from Dollar Tree and turn it into a beautiful farmhouse-style decoration or wreath that will add charm and personality to your home.

Farmhouse decor has become increasingly popular in recent years, and for good reason. The style is warm and inviting, and it’s a great way to add a touch of rustic charm to your home. However, buying farmhouse decor can be expensive, and not everyone has the budget to buy expensive home decor. That’s why this tutorial is perfect for those who want to add farmhouse charm to their home decor on a budget.

The Dollar Tree is a great place to find affordable items that can be used for DIY projects. This tutorial uses a plastic shovel from Dollar Tree, which is an inexpensive and readily available item. With some paint, ribbon, and other simple supplies, you’ll be able to create a beautiful farmhouse-style decoration or wreath that will add charm and personality to your home.

This tutorial is easy to follow and can be seen on our other website craftbits.com,

 

Dollar Tree Shovel Hack – Farmhouse Wall Art 

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