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LEISURE crafting adventures
story and photos by Kelsey Sunderman-Foster
STEP 1:
Parents will need to
take the lead in the beginning. Using the hammer and nail, tap
two holes in each can,
one at the top and directly below it at the bottom, each about 3⁄4 inches from the edge of the can.
STEP 5:
Place a line of hot glue around the opening of the can to secure the flower shape. Build up the glue in any areas that aren’t firmly attached.
STEP 2: STEP 3:
STEP 4:
Carefully cut around the shape, including the inside of the circle.
Glue the popsicle sticks to the can directly below where the holes are. Be sure that enough of the popsicle stick is glued inside of the can to be able to support the birds!
string of beads, then help them thread
each string through the holes and secure them with a large knot inside of the can. I found that it was easiest to do this with four separate strings.
Paint the cans. If Trace a circle around the
using an outdoor friendly paint, you’re all set, but indoor paints will need a sealant over the top to protect it from the rain.
STEP 6: STEP 7:
opening of the cans onto the craft foam. Next, draw the shape of a flower
around the opening
you drew.
STEP 10:
Tie the bird feeders onto a backyard tree and
let the bird watching begin.
Let your kids create a
STEP 8:
Once your strings are in place, tie both strings together in the center, ensuring that the top of the can is slightly higher than the bottom. This will help to keep the bird seed from pouring out.
STEP 9:
Add bird seed to the feeders.
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WITH THE KIDS
It’s officially spring — the sun is shining and the birds are singing!
What better way to celebrate the season than with a kid-friendly craft?
Not only will this cute and easy-to-make bird feeder be a great way to
spend time together, but it may even spark some outdoor birding adventures.
What you’ll need:
Craft foam Popsicle sticks Beads
Hammer Nail
Paint Paintbrush String Glue gun
Two tin cans Bird seed Glue sticks