Monday, August 30, 2010

A Leaf Bird Feeder

This was such a fun kids project! 

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My grandsons love to paint and love using power tools with the help of an adult.  I saw this  leaf bird feeder project in one of my craft magazines and thought what  fun it would be for the boys and I to do together. 

I used my Cricut , the Sure-Cuts-Alot software, and a SVG file to make my leaf stencil.  I traced my leaf stencil on a piece of luan board and cut it out using my scroll saw.  I drilled a hole in the top of the leaf so we could attach a piece of  rope to hang it in a tree. 

I had the boys sand their own leaf.   They loved using Grandma’s sander.  They each took turns using it.  Even my youngest grandson wanted a turn using the sander. 

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We painted the leaves many many different colors. 

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After the paint dried, I tied a piece of  rope to the top.  We then covered the backside of our leaf cutout with a mixture of  peanut butter and honey.   

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We then sprinkled bird seed all over the peanut butter and honey mixture.   I bought bird seed that will attract nut and fruit eating birds.  

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They were so proud of what they made! 

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And so was Grandma. 

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All three of the bird feeders are now hanging in our tree. 

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I LOVE being a Grandma!

Gail

P.S.  There’s linky parties going on today at Sugar Bee-Craft Edition for Take a Look Tuesday and A Silly Little Sparrow for Toot Your Own Horn Tuesday.  Thanks Ladies for hosting. 

6 comments:

  1. these loook so fun! thank you for linking up... I am featuring them on Wed!

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  2. My Grandma was the best! Always had fun crafts and games for us! I'll be making something like this with my preschool class!

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  3. What wonderful memories you are making with your precious boys.

    They are so darn cute!!!

    I am enjoying little Mason so much.
    Little boys are special!

    Rhonda

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  4. Love the leaf idea. And, what is more fun that covering things with peanut butter!!?? Hope the cleanup wasn't too drastic. ;-)

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  5. Love this idea, not sure what is cuter the project or the boys! lol

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