This is a good DIY birdfeeder craft for preschoolers and older! (Even easy bird feeders to make with toddlers!)These sweet edible bird feeders even make great gifts for friends as heart shape bird seed ornaments. (Who wouldn't love getting one of these kid made bird feeder ornaments for a gift?)
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time20 minutesmins
Total Time30 minutesmins
Course: Crafts
Servings: 1
Author: LittleCooksReadingBooks.com
Equipment
Paper plates
Hole punch
Scissors or craft knife
Ingredients
Sturdy cardboardan old box or shoebox works great or toilet paper rolls if you're making it as a toilet paper bird feeder craft
Stringtwine, or yarn
Peanut butter* or lardor both–this is what basic suet is made from
Mixed bird seed
Instructions
Draw the shape of your bird feeder onto the cardboard. (We decided to use hearts, which makes this an awesome Valentine’s Day craft, too!)
Cut the shape out of the cardboard with scissors. (A craft knife works really well with the cardboard, but you’ll need to use it as instead of the kids.)
Using the hole punch, punch a hole at the top of the shape. (You may need to use scissors or the craft knife if your cardboard is really thick.) Thread the ribbon or yarn through the hole and tie it to make a big loop.
Pour the birdseed onto the paper plate.
Liberally spread one side of the cardboard shape with the peanut butter or lard. Place the shape, lard/peanut butter side down, into the birdseed on the plate. Press firmly, but gently.
While shape is still facing down, spread peanut butter or lard on the other side of the shape. Flip the shape over and press into this side into the birdseed. (Add more birdseed to the plate, if needed.)
Lift shape and fill in any empty spots by pressing birdseed into it with your hands.
Hang outside and enjoy watching all the feathered friends that come by to enjoy your yummy bird food craft!
Notes
IMPORTANT: Make sure you use peanut butter without Xylitol