As I mentioned earlier this week, we’ve been getting a little crafty at our house. There must be something about the holidays that bring it out in us, more than usual. I tagged this idea for making bird feeders on pinterest awhile back and was excited when we finally had a chance to make them.
I’ll warn you it was a bit…messy. Your hands will get all peanut buttery and there will be bird seed…everywhere. However, with a little planning (spread out newspapers) the clean up is quick and easy.
What you’ll need…
empty toilet paper or paper towel rolls
peanut butter–we used both creamy and crunchy
bird seed
ribbon or string for hanging
Using a hole punch, make a hole in the top of the tube to thread string for hanging. Spread the peanut butter on your cardboard tube, completely covering. Roll the tube in birdseed. Thread ribbon or string through punched hole and hang on your tree.
Aren’t they cute? Just a hint…make sure you hang them high enough so your yellow lab doesn’t decide to eat one (or two) for a snack. Just sayin’. :)
Hav e great weekend!
Alison
I made those when I was little, but with pine cones. The rolls look so neat! I may just have to make these with some of my little pals
I used to make these when I was a little girl in school. I’m tucking this away for an activity with the boys on a snowy day. happy holidays to you. xo
It is a perfect snow day activity. I have a feeling we’ll be making them again on one of those days too. Happy Holidays to you too Bentley!
I loved making these as a kid and had forgotten about them. Thanks for the reminder! I also remember making them using pine cones, and putting the peanut butter directly on the pine cones.