Today, we will be making a peanut butter pinecone bird feeder! This project is a good way to bring birds to your yard. It is also a good project that kids can do. This project is also very cheap.

This is a guide on how to make a bird feeder. These steps are from the YouTube video, “A Peanut Butter Pinecone Bird Feeder DIY, Easy Kid’s Craft.”

What You’ll Need

• A large pinecone (approximately 6 inches long)
• Creamy peanut butter
• Bulk birdseed
• Floral wire
• Scissors
• A spoon or spatula for spreading
• A takeout container (optional but helpful for containing bird seed)

Step 1: Preparing the Pinecone

Begin by measuring your pinecone. In the video, our guide uses a large pinecone, about 6 inches which gives plenty of space for spreading. peanut butter and bird seed.

Step 2: Adding the Floral Wire

You will need some floral wire to make sure the bird feeder hangs properly. Start by wrapping the wire around the top rows of the pinecone, around three to four rows down. While wrapping, leave about a foot of wire on both sides.

To secure the wire, twist it tightly, then cut the extra length. Fold each end into a multiple knots for a really secure hold. For safety, use wire cutters to snip off any sharp ends, and sew them back into the loop to keep the birds from getting hurt.

Step 3: Spreading the Peanut Butter

When the wire is firmly secured, it is time to spread the peanut butter. Using a spoon or rubber spatula, spread a good amount of peanut butter all over the pine cone.

Make sure you cover every part of the pinecone with peanut butter, including all the many small grooves and crevices.

Step 4: Adding the Birdseed

Now that peanut butter has been applied to the pinecone, you can cover it in birdseed. Stabilize the pinecone by grasping the wire at the top. To minimize seed spillage, use a takeout container to catch any that fall, then gently press the birdseed onto the peanut butter covered pinecone. Turn the pinecone so that birdseed is evenly distributed on all sides.

You can also lay the pinecone on its side and roll it in the remaining birdseed for more coverage.

Step 5: Setting and Hanging Your Bird Feeder

Once the pinecone has been fully covered in birdseed, put it in the fridge for a bit so that the peanut butter can harden and it will be easier to work with.

You can watch birds come and enjoy the feeder by hanging it on a Shepherd’s hook or some other type of garden hook.

Step 6: Alternative Hanging Method

As another option, you can use a thicker twine in place of the floral wire. Just tie a knot with the twine around the pinecone. While this may not be as sturdy of a method, it does work well for a temporary feeder.

Step 7: Enjoy Watching the Birds

Now you can take your pinecone bird feeder and hang it up outside! Then you can enjoy watching the birds come and eat the food. What a fun craft that is simple to do and it brings nature to your own back yard!

Conclusion

Enjoy watching birds up close with this easy-to-make Peanut Butter Pinecone Bird Feeder. Great for kids and adults!

Whether you do it as a holiday craft or give it as a gift to a grandparent who loves birds, it will definitely be a great idea.