Tuesday, January 20, 2015

Incredible Edible Birdhouse...

Does anyone remember my favorite purchase from the 
Chester Craft Show


It was a wonderful Craft Show, where I picked up lots of  beautiful,
handcrafted items.

The seeded, edible bird house came with instructions.

When the seed had been depleted, the wood could be cleaned,
covered in peanut butter
and replenished with new seed.
The birds wiped it out pretty quickly
and re-coving this has been on my "to do list" for ever.

It rained on Sunday and I finally got to cross this project off my list.

 Supplies...

I used black oil sunflower seeds and safflower seeds.

 I did not clean the old stuff off,
I didn't really need to but perhaps next time I will.

I used 3/4 of a jar of inexpensive very cheap peanut butter,

and it took very little seed, less then a 1/2 a cup of each seed,
to cover the entire house.
Looks good...
not bad, but it needs a little "color".

 There, that's better!
I tucked some yarn scraps inside,
for the birds, for Spring nesting.

If anyone is interested, here's how you can get your very own
Incredible Edible Birdhouse

Sharing today's entry with Stephanie at The Enchanting Rose
Stop by, check it out, anything goes!! 
 

37 comments:

Maureen @ Josephina Ballerina said...

Hello Jersey Girl!
I wonder if I can smear peanut butter on my house and cover it with seed. It's a small house...
:) m & jb (who is all for anything that will bring birds in closer)

Anonymous said...

Wow - amazing birdhouse!

Conniecrafter said...

cute idea, I have done the pine cones like this but had never seen a whole house covered in them!

magnoliasntea said...

I love birds and watching them feed is such a joy. LOVE this idea!
Have a great day!

Author R. Mac Wheeler said...

ha ha...your birds must adore you. :)

Stephanie said...

Look at you go, Debbie, you were the first one to link up today :) This birdhouse is just the cutest! It looks so yummy that I would almost eat it.....almost!

My son and I would have fun making something like this since he and I enjoy watching the birds. Have a great day and thanks so much for sharing at Roses of Inspiration. Hugs!

Sylvia said...

Great treat for the birds, I am sure they enjoyed it, and very pretty too!

Scrappy quilter said...

What a great way to put out treats for the birds and to be able to use it over and over is even better.

eileeninmd said...

Good Morning, Debbie. Looks like the birds enjoyed your edible birdhouse.. What a cute idea...and it is nice that it really can be used as a house for the wrens! I guess rainy days can come in handy sometimes.. Have a happy Monday!

Tina Fariss Barbour said...

You are so good to your birds! I love peanut butter so much, I'd be fighting the birds for it. :-)

TexWisGirl said...

very cool. i'm sure they're enjoying their new snacks!

Bethany Carson said...

Very neat idea, Debbie! The birds must love it!

Unknown said...

The bird houses are so neat. I bed the birds will really enjoy them.

Anonymous said...

It looks like a delicious idea! :D the birds will truly enjoy the treat! mari

Sally said...

Now, that is adorable! And, to be to continue using it? Very, very clever. I love it! :)

xoxo

Ela said...

That's a great idea ! The birds will love it !
Greetings

Ruth Hiebert said...

Now that is a great idea. I guess one could use any birdhouse to achieve this.

Margaret Birding For Pleasure said...

Yes I remember that beautiful bird house and I am impressed at your covering it again. That card is the same design as mine.

Muffie said...

I remember your little trip and all the goodies you gathered. Now, I see that the birdies loved their little yum-yum house! What a beautiful job you did with the renovations!!

Sue (this n that) said...

Hi Debbie, this is such a fun post. I hadn't seen your previous one and I shall backtrack and check it out shortly.
A really clever (and pretty) birdhouse... that can be used again and again, and an excellent rainy day project!
I love your touch of colour, the birds will too. It'll be snapped up for a nesting site I'm sure.
Cheers now :D)

Brian King said...

That's pretty darn cool! Obviously, they like it!

Buttons Thoughts said...

Oh that is awesome. Is it weird I want a peanut butter on grainy bread sandwich now?:) Hug B

DIMI said...

The birdhouse is great treat for the birds,Debbie!
I'm sure the birds will love it!
Dimi...

Diana Seal said...

Hi Debbie, you are such a good bird mama! What a sweet yummy treat for your feathered friends!
Have a great week!

Faye Henry said...

What a great idea.. Thanks so much as we love feeding the birds.. So glad you joined this great linky party.. I am now your new follower.. Take care..

Lisa Gordon said...

Debbie, this is wonderful, and your feathered friends are so lucky!!

Gail Dixon said...

That is so fun! And the birds love it, too, no doubt. I love Stephanie at the Enchanting Rose. So wish I had time to join her new meme. She is such a sweetie. As are you, Debbie!

doodles n daydreams said...

What a great idea for winter and not expensive either.

Diana

Bev said...

Very cool... to be able to eat your house!!:)))
Love it!!

21 Wits said...

Oh my I have the very same precious angel, she's in my china cabinet, she's very dear to me. I received her as a gift, or rather prize at my first daughter-in-law's wedding shower!

21 Wits said...

Oops, forgot to mention how cool that birdie house is.

Jill said...

What a neat way to attract (and keep) birds in the yard!

Ali said...

Wow I love your edible birdhouse. I am going to have to bookmark your page to show my Mum, she will love it.
Ali xx

Farm Girl said...

What a great idea, I think I would like to find one of those.

Laura. M said...

A very original idea. The birds will be very happy:))
Besos.

Anonymous said...

Debbie, what an adorable birdhouse! Do the squirrels bother it?

Unknown said...

there is a recipe for edible glue, consists of gelatin, corn syrup whole wheat flour! :)