~ How To Projects ~

Wooden Bird Feeder Plans

Make this wood bird feeder that looks like a cute birdhouse but is a suet bird feeder instead. Easy to make with our free bird feeder plans.


Go To All Projects ~ Click Here

Click below for more
Craft Projects and Patterns


~ Projects By Theme ~




Get this entire project
WITHOUT
Ads, Banners, Logo or Margins

The PDF Version contains all the instructions and design pattern.

Purchase the Ad Free / Easy Print PDF Version for only $1.49


AOK Corral Craft and Gift Bazaar
AOK Corral HomeCraft ProjectsFamily Activities

How To Projects > Wood Crafts > Wooden Birdhouse Bird Feeder

Birdhouse Bird Feeder

Wooden Bird Feeder Plans
~
July 2000

© Copyright 2000 by AOK Corral Craft and Gift Bazaar All rights reserved.
These projects are for your personal use only and may not be republished or copied.



You may Print this page as it is ...OR...
Purchase the Easy Print Version for $1.49
The Easy Print Version includes all patterns and instructions for this entire project without margins, ads or logos.

Bookmark or Share with Friends!
Bookmark and Share

Materials Needed:
  • Wood Pieces: (Beginning with a board measuring, 5 1/2" wide, 3/4" thick, and at least 4 1/2' long)
    • One 9" piece
    • One 6 1/2" piece
    • Two 8" pieces
    • Two 10" pieces
  • 1/4" Doweling
    • One 7" piece
  • Tools
    • Drill (1/4" bit)
    • Hammer
    • Saw
    • Ruler
    • Protractor
  • Small, 1 1/2" long, galvanized nails
  • Screw in hanging hook
  • Paint
  • Small and Large Paint Brushes
  • Outdoor Varnish

  • Design supplies (optional)

Cut the wood pieces:

  • Have the wood cut into pieces at the hardware store where you purchase it or cut it yourself into the measurements given above.
  • Next, cut 3/4" off the long side of one of the 10" pieces.
  • Also, to form the top of the birdhouse, find the top and center of each of the 8" pieces. (The top and center would be the center of the 5 1/2" side)
  • For each 8" piece, using the protractor, lightly draw two 45 degree angles, starting from the top and center point.
  • Cut along the angle lines. These are now the front and back of the birdfeeder.
  • Take the front piece and make a small mark on the lower right corner, 1" from the bottom and 1" from the side.
  • Take the back piece and make a small mark on the lower left corner, 1" from the bottom and 1" from the side.
  • Using the 1/4" drill bit, drill a hole about 1/2" deep into the wood at each of the marks.

Paint or Stain the Wood:

  • Paint all the wood. (10" pieces are for the roof. Our birdhouse was done in Satin Creme with a Navy roof.)

Assemble the Bird Feeder:

  • Nail the front piece to the side (6 1/2" piece) as shown in Step #1. (the side wall goes inside the front)
  • Place the 7" dowel into the hole.


  • As you align the back piece to the side, carefully slip the other end of the dowel into the hole.
  • Nail the back piece to the side piece as shown in Step#2.
  • Arrange the wall assembly onto the bottom (9") so that the back is even with the bottom edge and there is an extra 1" in the front. Step #3.
  • Nail in place.


  • Nail the small roof piece onto the backside of the birdfeeder. Step #4 (Make sure that the edge at the top is flush with the angle for the front side.)
  • Nail the large roof piece onto the front side of the birdfeeder. Step #5 (There should be a point formed at the top of the birdhouse as shown.)
  • Paint over the nails.

Paint on a design. (optional):

  • To use our design, click on the link in the materials list above.
  • Using carbon paper and a pencil, transfer the design onto the front, side, and back of the bird feeder.
  • Colors used are as follows:
    • Sunflower Seed Packet
      • Packet - Hunter Green
      • Flower Center - Brown
      • Flower Petals - Yellow/Satin Creme
      • Name - Satin Creme
    • Forget-Me-Not Seed Packet
      • Packet - Light Beige
      • Leaves & Stems - Medium Green w/Dark Green Lines
      • Flower Petals - Baltic Blue
      • Flower Centers - Satin Creme
      • Name - Satin Creme
    • Pumpkin Seed Packet
      • Packet - Brandy Wine
      • Pumpkin - Georgia Clay/Satin Creme (Ribs Highlighted with a lighter mixture)
      • Stem - Brown
      • Vine - Medium Green
      • Name - Satin Creme
    • Bumble Bee
      • Black
      • Yellow
      • Wings - White

  • Screw a hanging hook into the top, hang the birdfeeder outside, place a birdseed block in it, and enjoy!

Done!

© Copyright 2000 by AOK Corral Craft and Gift Bazaar.  All rights reserved.

You may Print this page as it is ...OR...
Purchase the Easy Print Version for $1.49
The Easy Print Version includes all patterns and instructions for this entire project without margins, ads or logos.










| Home | Craft Projects & Patterns | Family Activities |
| Sitemap | Contact Us |

© Copyright 1998 - 2023 AOK Corral Craft and Gift Bazaar - All rights reserved