Spring is officially here, along with plenty of hungry birds. These bird seed ornaments are a super easy kid’s craft that you can make from just a few items that you probably already have in your home. The birds will be thanking you and kids will love making them!
You may also love our Mason Jar Bird Feeder filled with a suet cake. The birds will love this one, and you’ll love being able to watch them!
How to Make Bird Seed Ornaments
Bird seed ornaments are a fun and simple kid-friendly and bird-friendly craft. You can make your ornament any shape you like; just be sure to cut a circle in the center so the birds can perch while they dine on delicious bird seed. All you need is some thin cardboard, peanut butter (the Audubon Society assures us that peanut butter is safe for birds), and bird seed. This is a super easy craft for kids!
RELATED: Read this article on Myths and Facts on Peanut Butter and Birds.
Ingredients you’ll need:
- thin cardboard (such as a cereal box)
- pencil
- template or large cookie cutters
- scissors
- peanut butter (or comparable, bird-safe spread)
- bird seed
- small nail or tapestry needle
- floral wire
- Flatten your cardboard and use a template or cookie cutters to draw any shape you like with a pencil. In the center, draw a circle about 1 1/2-inches in diameter. Cut out the shape and the inside circle. TIP: Adults can pierce the center with the nail or needle to help cut out the center.
- Use the nail or needle to poke a hole in the top of the shape (adults only). Thread a piece of floral wire through the hole and twist to close.
- Pour some bird seed in a tray or dish.
- Spread a thin layer of peanut butter on the shape. Hold the shape over the tray and cover with bird seed. Turn over to remove excess.
- Place the ornament on a baking tray lined with wax paper to set. If desired, repeat on the other side (optional).
- Hang outside and wait for your feathered friends!
If you like this super easy bird seed ornament recipe, you might want to have the kids try these Cheerios birdfeeders next.
If you missed it before, don’t worry, peanut butter is indeed safe for birds and we have an article explaining the Myths and Facts on Birds and Peanut Butter if you’re concerned! Looking for more cool ideas for a bird feeder? Maybe even revamped an old one you have in your backyard? See this Revamped Bird Feeder that you can easily do at home!
Check out more garden crafts for adults or this round-up of 28+ Creative Kid’s Garden Crafts!
Easy Bird Seed Ornaments
Supplies
- thin cardboard such as a cereal box
- pencil
- template or cookie cutters
- scissors
- peanut butter or comparable, bird-safe spread
- bird seed
- small nail or tapestry needle
- floral wire
Instructions
- Flatten your cardboard and use a template or cookie cutters to draw any shape you like with a pencil. In the center, draw a circle about 1 1/2-inches in diameter. Cut out the shape and the inside circle. TIP: Adults can pierce the center with the nail or needle to help cut out the center.
- Use the nail or needle to poke a hole in the top of the shape (adults only). Thread a piece of floral wire through the hole and twist to close.
- Pour some birdseed in a tray or dish. Spread a thin layer of peanut butter on the shape. Hold the shape over the tray and cover with bird seed. Turn over to remove excess. Place the ornament on a baking tray lined with wax paper to set. If desired, repeat on the other side (optional).
- Hang outside and wait for the birds!
This post originally appeared here on Apr 27, 2017.
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Genie Webber says
The inside cardboard from toilet paper and paper towels works well.