Make a seed picture

 

Make a Christmas seed picture and hang it outside for the birds.

·         Draw a picture with a pencil on a flat piece of wood

·         Paint over the pencil lines with soft lard or vegetable fat

·         Sprinkle bird seed over the lard to complete your seed picture.

·         Shake off the excess seed.

·         Put your picture out on a fine day in the open.

·         Watch the birds eat your artwork!

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