Spring has sprung! Hooray! It seems like all creatures great and small are thankful for the change of seasons, and we have so enjoyed seeing our little backyard wildlife refuge return to life. With two 40-plus-foot oak trees just outside our back door, we have never been lacking of birds and squirrels to keep us entertained, and it is always so refreshing when the sounds of chirping and barking recommence after a long winter’s hiatus. It is what always tells me definitively that spring indeed has arrived!
To ensure our little friends don’t venture to greener pastures (a.k.a, the yard next door ;), the kiddos and I put together little “sandwiches” for them to nosh on, which we hung from kitchen twine from some of our trees in the back. It was so much fun to see the animals vying for the goodies we had left out for them. What a fun way to spend a lazy spring afternoon!
Interested in making a few of these of your own? It is such a great activity for little hands, and there is really nothing to it!
Supplies:
Bread
Cookie cutters
Wooden skewer
Peanut butter
Birdseed
Kitchen twine (or other string)
Now, hang your “sandwich” from a branch in your preferred spot, and sit back to watch the creatures enjoy your handiwork!
Enjoy!
Having grown up in a home brimming with sewing notions and paintbrushes, Amy has a deep love for all things creative. On any given day, you’ll find her knee-deep in her latest creative endeavor, with projects ranging from sewing and crafts to home decor and kid-friendly ideas. Amy believes that everyone, regardless of skill level or experience, possesses the ability to create something beautiful, and Positively Splendid was born of her passion for helping others harness their innate creative potential.
Cute idea! I’ve only ever seen that done with a pine cone, but your ways seems much easier than getting the P.B. between all the cracks of the pine cone!
This is so cute and I love seeing your children getting involved in the process. We have so many tree knotholes that we just stick it in there.
That is really cute! Great idea to take it beyond the pinecone!
What a great idea! We’re working on bringing more birds to our yard (no problem w/ the squirrels right now) and this would be a great way to get the kiddos involved! Found you on New Friend Friday 🙂
cute idea. do you have any problem with the bread coming off the string?
What a fun and simple idea! I know my little boy, who LOVES birds, will really enjoy this project! Thanks for sharing… this is my first time to your blog and I’m a new follower- it feels bright and fun here!
Hi Amy – your little bird feeders (and helpers too) are adorable! I bet the birds ate them up fast! I’ve got this linked to my bird feeders post as well today, for inspiration!