Description
Create delightful birdseed ornaments that nourish local birds while adding a festive touch to your outdoor decor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups birdseed mix
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup corn syrup
- Cookie cutters (various shapes)
- String or twine
- Wax paper
- Mixing bowl
- Spoon
- Optional: food coloring
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of birdseed mix with 1/4 cup of flour. Add 1/4 cup of corn syrup and 1/4 cup of water. Stir until well combined.
- If desired, add a few drops of food coloring to your mixture and blend thoroughly.
- Lay out a piece of wax paper. Use cookie cutters to shape the mixture, pressing it firmly. Create a small hole at the top of each shape using a straw or chopstick.
- Place the shaped ornaments on a drying rack or on wax paper and allow them to dry for 24-48 hours.
- Once dried, thread a piece of string or twine through the hole at the top of each ornament and tie a knot to secure it for hanging.
Notes
Use fresh birdseed for the best results. Customize shapes and add spices for extra aroma.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: Crafting
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ornament
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg