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Handmade Birdseed Ornaments


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  • Author: rosalind-chef-2
  • Total Time: 1455 minutes
  • Yield: 12 ornaments 1x
  • Diet: N/A

Description

Create delightful handmade birdseed ornaments to attract birds and beautify your garden. Perfect for kids and nature lovers alike!


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 cups birdseed mix
  • 1/2 cup unflavored gelatin
  • 1/2 cup water
  • Cookie cutters (various shapes)
  • String or twine for hanging
  • Wax paper or parchment paper
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spoon
  • Optional: food coloring to tint gelatin

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the unflavored gelatin with water and stir until dissolved.
  2. Gradually mix in the birdseed until well-coated.
  3. Place wax paper on a flat surface and mold the mixture into fun shapes with cookie cutters.
  4. Insert string or twine into the top of each shape for hanging before it sets.
  5. Allow the ornaments to dry for about 24 hours, then gently remove from cookie cutters.

Notes

Customize your birdseed mix with nuts, dried fruits, or add food coloring for a vibrant look.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1440 minutes
  • Category: Craft
  • Method: DIY
  • Cuisine: N/A

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 ornament
  • Calories: 50
  • Sugar: 0g
  • Sodium: 5mg
  • Fat: 2g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 1g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 7g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg