Here's a fun, simple craft that results in a nice treat for your backyard feathered friends.
To get started, you need birdseed, unflavored gelatin, cookie cutters, wax paper, and yarn/string/twine.
Begin by boiling a 1/3 cup of water. Dissolve one packet of gelatin in the water and then add 1 cup of birdseed. Mix and let sit for 5 minutes. Then stir again. If there is still liquid in the bottom of the bowl, add a little more birdseed and stir again.
Place cookie cutters on a cookie sheet lined with wax paper. Pack the birdseed into cookie cutters. Part way through, lay a length of yarn across the form. Then pack more birdseed on top. Refrigerate overnight.
Pop the ornaments out of the cookie cutters and allow to dry for several days on a rack.
I'm giving one of these to each family on our street. I think these will make fun, little neighborly gifts.
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Great idea. We have some birds visiting our balcony every morning, maybe me kids want to make a few ornaments like these for them!
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This is a great project for kids!
DeleteI tried making my own once but with paper towel rolls and honey...didn't come out great but that's my mistake for using honey. I like the gelatin addition to this and thanks for sharing with #OMGHWW.
ReplyDeleteThese are super easy and no sticky mess! Let me know how it goes.
DeleteThese look great I love feeding the birds in our garden and usually buy them fat balls, I'll give this a try.
ReplyDeleteLet me know how it goes! They are surprisingly easy to make.
DeleteHi Jennifer, I love seeing the seed cakes, I have made them but a little different recipe. I have pinned and your post is being shared on Instagram. Please stop by again. #omhgww http://ohmyheartsiegirl.com/oh-my-heartsie-girls-wonderful-wednesday-155/
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