An easy way to feed the birds in your backyard

Here's what you need

1 premade birdhouse
1 wooden tray
craft paint for house and tray
4 x 4 ground pot
1 inch ply wood (measured to fit under tray)
little craft accessories, paint brushed, decorations, etc.
Latex outdoor paint for posts

Birdhouse instructions

This is a relatively easy way to make a bird feeder.

I purchased all the items for making this at my local craft store. The birdhouse was already built and just needed to be painted. I painted the colors of my choice, on the building. Next I painted the tray, dabbing on little bits of color here and there creating a garden scene. Nothing too artsy because remember the bird food will be inside the tray most of the time.

Just for fun I glue rocks into a little side walk area on the bottom of the tray. You can use what ever you like for fun.

It is very important to spray or hand paint the birdhouse and the tray with a clear acrylic paint. Use at least two to three coats so that it will hold up through the weather elements.

Cut a piece of one inch plywood to use as a thicker base for the try to keep it steady. Paint the post and the plywood as you wish. Let dry overnight.

Using wood glue, glue the house to the tray. Let the glue set before digging post into the ground.

Place the bird food in the tray and enjoy watching the birds gather.

Screw the plywood on top of the post and then using the wood glue, glue to bottom of the tray to the plywood. Let dry.

Louisiana Swamp House

This bird house is made after the same premise as the one on top. I loved visiting Louisiana and the Bayou. So I thought I would create my own souvenir of the trip.