Bird Feeder Crafts With Peanut Butter

Classic Pinecone Feeder

• This craft is so ideal for birds and crafters, that it has become a classroom staple. Smear peanut butter onto a pinecone, the bigger the better, then roll the pinecone in birdseed to coat. While using a knife to apply the peanut butter will keep your hands (mostly) clean, it may be easier to put on a pair of plastic gloves and use your fingers to coat the pinecone. Tie a decorative ribbon or string around the top of the pine cone to hang and wait for the birds to visit.

Cookie Cutter Shapes

• Make simple, economical bird feeders by spreading a thick layer of peanut butter on bread, then cutting with a shaped cookie cutter. Dip the shape into birdseed to make a tasty snack for your feathered friends. This craft is fast and easy and a good one to do with preschoolers. They will be able to help without making much of a mess. You don't need to make a hanger, just place your finished "cookies" into the boughs of a pine tree to make a Christmas tree for the birds.

Cornmeal Clay

• Mix equal amounts of cornmeal and peanut butter to get a firm, workable clay. Depending on the brand of peanut butter, you may need to adjust the amount of cornmeal to make a workable, but not sticky clay. Shape your clay into balls or logs, then roll in birdseed. Let dry overnight then scatter for your feathery friends. These work well in a wire bird feeder if squirrels are a problem in your yard.