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Easy Homemade Bird Seed Ornaments Recipe

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These Homemade Bird Seed Ornaments are easy to make, and your backyard birds will love them. A few simple ingredients are all it takes for this great nature activity. DIY birdseed ornaments are a fun winter project to do with the kids too. Throughout the year we make different bird treats and crafts, and this year we decided these heart birdseed ornaments would be perfect for a fun Valentine’s Day idea. Find out how to make bird seed ornaments below or click here to check out last years treats.

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Easy Homemade Bird Seed Ornaments Recipe

What you will need to make your Bird Seed Treats is in this picture below. However, I have it displayed in list form towards the bottom of the page. Have fun watching your feathered friends eat these up!

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Start by mixing 1/2 cup cold water and 2 packets of gelatin into a large bowl. Next, pour in 1/2 cup boiling water and mix well.
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Mix in the corn syrup and stir. Then mix in the bird seed. Allow the mixture to sit in your refrigerator for about 30 minutes to partially set.

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Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place your cookie cutters onto the parchment paper. Spoon the birdseed mixture in to fill the cookie cutters, make sure to press the mixture into the cookie cutters to pack them full.

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To create a hole for hanging, take a straw and place one a good distance from the outer edge of the ornament, but still towards the top. Place your Birdseed Ornaments in the refrigerator overnight.

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The next day you can add a piece of twine for hanging and let your backyard birds enjoy their treat. 

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DIY Birdseed Ornaments

Makes 8-10 ornaments, depending on size.

What’s needed:
2.5 cups Bird Seed
3 tbsp. corn syrup
1 cup water, divided
4 drinking straws, cut into smaller pieces
Twine or ribbon for hanging
Directions:
1. Bring 1/2 cup of water to a boil in the microwave or on your stove top.
2. In a large bowl, mix 1/2 cup cold water and 2 packets of gelatin.
3. Pour in the 1/2 cup boiling water and mix well.
4. Mix in corn syrup, stir.
5. Mix in bird seed.
6. Allow the mixture to sit in your refrigerator for about 30 minutes to partially set.
7. Meanwhile, line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place your cookie cutters onto the parchment paper.
8. Take your birdseed mixture from the refrigerator and fill the cookie cutters, use a spoon to press the mixture into the cookie cutters to pack them full.
9. To create a hole for hanging, take a drinking straw and place one a good distance from the outer edge of the ornament, but still towards the top.
10. Place your Birdseed Ornaments to sit in the refrigerator overnight.
11. The next day, String your Birdseed ornaments with twine.
Hang your DIY Birdseed Ornaments and let the birds enjoy!

 

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