Winter is a great time for indoor crafts, but this Pinecone Birdfeeder is meant for the birds outside! Attract those winter birds with this natural taste treat!

Materials

• pinecone
• butter knife or wood craft sticks
• natural smooth peanut butter

• birdseed
• natural twine, hemp flax, or cotton
• scissors

Instructions

1. Cut a long length of the natural twine to hang the birdfeeder.

2. Attach the twine to the pinecone by tying it around a few sections down from the top. Make a loop for hanging.

3. Place the pinecone on a piece of paper towel or a paper plate. Using the butter knife or craft stick, spread the peanut butter inside and around the edges of the pinecone. Use plenty of peanut butter and make a big mess!

4. Sprinkle the birdseed on the pinecone until all of the peanut butter is covered.

5. Now it's time to hang your feeder outdoors and watch as the birds enjoy their treat.

Tips

• You can also add chunks of fresh apple to the feeder.

Variations

• You can even make made a feeder using a partially eaten apple. Here's how: Cut or take several bites out the center of an apple. Tie the twine to the stem, or use a crochet hook to insert the twine through the center. Tie a knot in the bottom to secure. Spread peanut butter on the apple and roll it in birdseed!