Ideas For DIY
For those who have a wooden pallet and thinking of throwing it away, we present a fun way to upcycle it into a beautiful vertical succulent garden! See the full tutorial here.
The perfect recycled or upcycled craft that uses old pallets and a little bit of nature.
There’s something truly special about attracting birds to your backyard—whether it’s the cheerful chirping in the morning or the beauty of watching different species visit your garden. One of the best ways to keep them coming back is by making your own homemade bird seed cakes! This easy and affordable DIY project is perfect for bird lovers and can be customized with different seeds to attract a variety of feathered friends.
The tutorial from Creative Home Crafts walks you through the simple steps to create nutritious and long-lasting bird seed cakes. But did you know that the type of seeds you use can determine which birds will visit your yard? Here’s a quick guide to some popular seed choices:
Black Oil Sunflower Seeds – A favorite among cardinals, chickadees, finches, and blue jays.
Nyjer (Thistle) Seeds – Loved by goldfinches, siskins, and redpolls.
Safflower Seeds – Attracts cardinals and grosbeaks while deterring squirrels.
Millet – Great for sparrows, doves, and towhees.
Peanuts & Cracked Corn – A hit with woodpeckers, blue jays, and nuthatches.
By mixing and matching seeds, you can create a bird seed cake that invites a wide variety of species into your yard. Whether you’re setting up feeders for winter or just want to enjoy more backyard birdwatching, this DIY is a must-try!
Ready to make your own? Check out the full tutorial here!
What an amazing idea, my girlfriend loves succulents and we don’t seem to have enough floor space but we definitely have enough outdoor wall space!
Did you treat the wood so that it won’t rot in the rain? Or just letting it go au naturale?? Anyway thanks for the great idea I can’t wait to make my own