Description
Create delightful birdseed ornaments that nourish birds and add charm to your backyard with simple steps and natural ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup water
- 3 tablespoons unflavored gelatin
- 1 cup birdseed mix
- Cookie cutters (various shapes)
- String or twine
- Wax paper or silicone baking mat
- Mixing bowl
- Small pot
- Spoon
Instructions
- In a small pot, combine water and unflavored gelatin. Heat over low heat, stirring until dissolved.
- In a mixing bowl, combine birdseed with the gelatin mixture and stir until seeds are coated.
- Line a baking sheet with wax paper or a silicone baking mat. Press the mixture into cookie cutter shapes and create a hole at the top for hanging.
- Allow the ornaments to dry for at least 24 hours at room temperature before removing them from the cookie cutters.
- Cut a piece of string or twine and thread it through the hole to prepare for hanging.
Notes
Customize seeds and colors for added appeal and creativity. Consider seasonal themes with different cookie cutter shapes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Crafts
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Nutrition
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- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
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