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They'll flock to these bird-feeders made with popcorn, peanut butter, and birdseed. And for the young or simply young at heart, make them in all shapes and sizes.
Materials needed:
ACT II® Microwave Popcorn, popped
Scissors
Cardboard
Plastic knives
Creamy peanut butter
Birdseed
Instructions:
- Adults: Cut wreaths or other shapes out of cardboard using with scissors. Poke a hole into the cardboard shape.
- Give each child a wreath and a plastic knife. Let children spread peanut butter over wreath and help them pour birdseed over peanut-covered wreath.
- Use spots of peanut butter to glue pieces of ACT II® Microwave Popcorn onto the wreath into fun shapes and sizes.
- Thread raffia or other string through the hole in the cardboard in a loop and knot.
- Using the string loops, hang the wreaths outside where children can see them.
- Birds and other outdoor creatures will have a feast!
There are many fun shapes and designs you can try:
Rainbow and clouds
Birdhouse
Stars
Circles
Hearts
Shamrocks
Flags
Oak leaves
Animal shapes
Smiley faces
Swirls
You can even spell out your name in popcorn!
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