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July 15, 2014 by: Melanie

Easy Cross Bird Feeder

I’m here today with another quick and easy kid’s craft for you. We made this Easy Cross Bird Feeder for another Children’s Church lesson, pairing it with Matthew 6:25-26. This craft uses only two materials– Cheerios and pipe cleaners– so it’s economical for those looking for a cheap group kid’s craft.

Easy Cross Bird Feeder from ItHappensinaBlink.com

Supplies:

  • Pipe Cleaners
  • Cheerios

Easy Cross Bird Feeder Supplies from ItHappensinaBlink.com

Each crafter will need 2 pipe cleaners. String cheerios on both pipe cleaners, leaving about a 1/2 inch to an inch on both ends without cereal. Take one pipe cleaner and make a loop on one end, twisting the pipe cleaner to itself to create the loop.

Easy Cross Bird Feeder from ItHappensinaBlink.com

Bring the other end up and twist it around the pipe cleaner, a well. Lay this pipe cleaner to the side.

Easy Cross Bird Feeder from ItHappensinaBlink.com

Twist the ends of the second pipe cleaner, leaving a little “wiggle room” within the cereal.

Easy Cross Bird Feeder from ItHappensinaBlink.com

Press the pipe cleaner so that the twisted portion is in the “back” and the circle is “pinched” together.

Easy Cross Bird Feeder from ItHappensinaBlink.com

Insert this pipe cleaner in the middle of the first pipe cleaner. Twist the ends of the second pipe cleaner around the back of the first pipe cleaner.

Easy Cross Bird Feeder from ItHappensinaBlink.com

Easy Cross Bird Feeder from ItHappensinaBlink.com

 

Press the fronts of the two pipe cleaners together, and wiggle the cheerios so that the pipe cleaners sort of lock together, like a puzzle.

 

Easy Cross Bird Feeder from ItHappensinaBlink.com

Done! These are fun to make several and see how fast the birds eat them. We placed ours on a short shepherd’s hook out in the yard, and within 24 hours the cereal was destroyed and the pipe cleaners were strewn throughout the front flower bed. We have a “pet” rabbit that has made its home out front, so I’m not sure if the birds ate ours or the rabbit. Either way, my daughter was excited that we had fed the animals!

If you like to see crafts in action, check out this video tutorial!

Want more Bible crafts? Check out some of these!

Pony Bead Fish from It Happens in a Blink   Juice Pouch Boats from It Happens in a Blink  Pony Bead Cross Craft | ItHappensinaBlink.com  uses fun materials from @craftprojectideas  Easy Easter Crosses | ItHappensinaBlink.com | Uses only 3 supplies. Great craft for Sunday School, Children's Church, or VBS  Easy Cross Pencil Toppers | Use a pencil and a fuzzy stick (pipe cleaner) to create this easy craft for Children's Church, Sunday School, or Vacation Bible School

Creation Day 1 Day and Night Craft | Easy, inexpensive craft for sharing Day 1 of the Creation Story at children's church, Sunday School, or VBS. | Kid's craft that includes photo tutorial  Creation Day 2 Atmosphere or Sky Craft | Use inexpensive craft supplies to create a fun activity for the second day of creation. Great for Sunday School, VBS, or children's church   Creation Day 3 Land and Flowers Craft | A kid's craft centered around the third day of creation. Great for Sunday School, children's church, or VBS. This craft is a part of the Craft Through the Bible Series.

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Comments

  1. Marilyn says

    April 9, 2015 at 2:42 am

    This is such a great idea for a bird feeder! Perfect for little hands to make 🙂

  2. Jessica says

    April 17, 2015 at 4:21 pm

    Thank you! Using this idea when teaching Children’s Church in conjunction with Earth Day!

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