WHAT YOU NEED
- winter bird mix (See recipe below.)
- bits of dried fruit
- sunflower seeds
- pine cones
- wire or string
WHAT YOU DO
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STEP 1:
Attach wire or string to the top of a pine cone to make a hanger.
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STEP 2:
Make winter bird mix.
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STEP 3:
Spread the mixture between the scales of the pine cone.
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STEP 4:
Decorate the pine cone with bits of dried fruit and sunflower seeds.
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STEP 5:
Chill the pine cone in the refrigerator to harden.
WINTER BIRD MIX
• ¼ cup lard
• ¼ cup peanut butter
• ¾ cup birdseed
• 1½ cups cornmeal
With an adult’s help, melt the lard and peanut butter together. Then stir in the birdseed and cornmeal. Let cool.