Peanut Butter Crafts
Peanut butter makes a delicious snack, however there is a lot more that can be done with peanut butter. There are many crafts that can be created by using peanut butter. The fact that it is inexpensive and children will be excited to use it are added incentives to give crafting with peanut butter a try.
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Bird Feeder
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The materials needed to create a bird feeder include string, pine cones, peanut butter and bird seed. First, make sure that the pine cones are free of debris. Then spread peanut butter over the pine cone. Roll the covered pine cone in the bird seed. Tie a string around the top of the pine cone and hang on a tree.
Peanut Butter Playdough
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This craft creates a play dough that children can place in their mouths anytime. Combine 1 cup peanut butter, 1/2 cup honey and 2 cups powdered sugar. Mix this combination well until a doughy consistency is achieved. If it is crumbly, add a little more honey. If the dough is too sticky, add a little more powdered sugar.
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Ants on a Log
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Here is a fun activity that is also edible. Slice celery stalks into 2 to 3-inch pieces. Place peanut butter in the celery and then place a few raisin "ants" on the top of the peanut butter.
Homemade Peanut Butter
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To create peanut butter, use 1 cup of shelled peanuts with the skin removed and 1 to 2 tbsp. of cooking oil. Place the peanuts in a food processor and pulse the machine 3 to 4 times until it is the consistency of peanut butter. Add the oil and pulse 2 to 3 times more. If a creamier consistency is desired, a blender may be used. There are not any preservatives in the peanut butter, so it should be used in a couple of days.
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