So, what do you do with your Halloween pumpkin once the holiday has passed? I thought it would make a nifty bird feeder!
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Step 1 - cut it in half. That's pretty much the only step. |
I threaded baling twine through some holes that I made with a screwdriver (this is a very exact process, isn't it?) and then tied the twine to sticks to get that special rustic look.
Hung it on a shepherd's hook, filled it with sun flower seeds, and voila! Attracted some birds.
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Chickadee! |
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Not at all shy. I'm a few feet away. |
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They like our purchased feeder too. |
I like how the orange pumpkin stands out against the fading Autumn colors. Bright and happy.
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See, rustic. |
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Cooper likes the dropped seeds. |
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