How to Make a Pine Cone Bird Feeder
Decorate your trees with these simple bird feeders!
Difficulty Level: Easy Time Required: 20 minutes
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Here's How:
Find a large pine cone.
Tie a 3-4 foot piece of yarn around the top of the pine cone for the hanger.
Mix 2 tablespoons of peanut butter with 2 tablespoons of margarine.
Spread the peanut butter and margarine mixture onto the pine cone.
Pour some bird seed onto a plate or shallow dish and roll the pine cone in it.
Place the seed-covered pine cones in the freezer for about an hour or until it is firm.
Hang it outside in a tree!
Tips:
Hang your pine cone at the end of a smaller branch so squirrels don't get it.
Work with the bird seed over newspaper to help make clean up time easier.