Description
Craft delightful birdseed ornaments that nourish local wildlife while adding a charming touch to your outdoor decor. Perfect for family fun and creativity.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups birdseed (mixed seeds or your choice)
- 1 cup flour
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup corn syrup (or honey)
- Cookie cutters (various shapes)
- String or twine
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Workspace: Choose a clean, flat surface for crafting and gather all materials.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine birdseed and flour. In a separate bowl, mix water and corn syrup. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until fully incorporated.
- Shape the Ornaments: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Use cookie cutters to cut out shapes and pack the seed mixture firmly, making a hole at the top for threading.
- Dry the Ornaments: Place the shaped ornaments on the baking sheet. Allow drying at room temperature for about 24 hours or in a warm area. Remove carefully from cookie cutters.
- Add String: Cut lengths of string or twine, thread through the holes, and tie knots to create loops for hanging.
Notes
Customize seeds and molds for unique shapes. Consider adding peanut butter for extra richness or dried herbs for scent.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: Crafting
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ornament
- Calories: 50 (per ornament)
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg