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How to Make a Pine Cone Bird Feeder

Decorate your trees with these simple bird feeders!

Difficulty Level: easy      Time Required: 20 minutes


Here's How:
  1. Find a large pine cone.
  2. Tie a 3-4 foot piece of yarn around the top of the pine cone for the hanger.
  3. Mix 2 tablespoons of peanut butter with 2 tablespoons of margarine.
  4. Spread the peanut butter and margarine mixture onto the pine cone.
  5. Pour some bird seed onto a plate or shallow dish and roll the pine cone in it.
  6. Place the seed-covered pine cones in the freezer for about an hour or until it is firm.
  7. Hang it outside in a tree!
Tips:
  1. Hang your pine cone at the end of a smaller branch so squirrels don't get it.
  2. Work with the bird seed over newspaper to help make clean up time easier.

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