Learn how to make a charming birdhouse from a milk carton with this simple step-by-step guide. This eco-friendly craft will attract birds to your garden.
Making a birdhouse from a milk carton is a great way to engage in an environmentally friendly craft. It’s a simple activity for kids and adults alike, encouraging creativity while teaching the importance of recycling.
With just a few materials, you’ll have a unique birdhouse ready to hang in your backyard. Not only is this project enjoyable, but it also offers a chance to observe and learn about local bird species up close.
Making a birdhouse from a milk carton is a fun and easy craft project. Follow these simple steps to create a cozy home for your feathered friends.
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Milk Carton Birdhouse Supplies
- Empty milk or juice carton
- Exacto knife (an adult should help with this)
- Paint
- Paintbrush
- Small stick
- String
How to Make a Milk Carton Birdhouse
Step 1: Clean the Carton
First, wash out the milk or juice carton thoroughly. Make sure to get rid of any leftover milk or juice. Let the carton dry completely.
Step 2: Cut a Hole
Next, ask an adult to help cut a round hole in the side of the carton using an exacto knife or box cutter. This will be the entrance for the birds.
Step 3: Paint the Carton
Paint the milk carton in any color or design you like. We used a foam paintbrush to paint the milk carton. We found that it took a couple coats of paint to completely cover the print from the milk carton. Let the paint dry completely.
Step 4: Add a Perch
Using the exacto knife or box cutter, make a small “X” near the bottom of the hole. Push a small stick through the “X.” This stick will be a perch for the birds to sit on.
We used a small stick we found in the yard. You could also use a wooden dowel.
Step 5: Make a Hanging Hole
Finally, make a small hole at the top of the milk carton. Thread a piece of string through the hole to hang your birdhouse.
Now your birdhouse is ready. Hang it in a tree or near a window and enjoy watching the birds.
