Don’t forget the birds!
January 24, 2013
This is a project I remember from when I was a child. Every winter my mum would buy a big bag of peanuts, and we would sit down and string them together in long garlands, to decorate the trees and feed the hungry birds. This week, the birds must be especially hungry (it’s freezing cold here in Amsterdam), so I put the kids to work. And they loved the exercise! We used plain red baker’s twine (like this), and a big ballpoint needle. Kids happy, birds happy, mama happy — a good hour spent!
xxx Esther
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What a great after school activity, I’m off to buy the peanuts now! Thanks x
I had never seen this nice project. Remember to take a picture of the birds eating it!
Ha! That’s quite a challenge! I’ll try my best.
so charming.
Yes! I used to love doing this when I was little too! maybe a Dutch thing?
Such a cute idea! I will try this… but I’m pretty sure the cheeky squirrels will get to them first. xx
Thank you very much for your link to our red baker´s twine Esther !! Here in Germany it´s also freezing cold and your peanut garland looks like a wonderful idea to get crafty next weekend !!
Cute idea !
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