DIY Bird Feeder Ornaments

Today we are sharing how we made these cute, bird feeder ornaments. This project took less than an hour and was super fun to make.

And to top it off, it brings the birds and squirrels around which makes for good nature study and observation.

(That’s a win-win for this homeschool mom!)

Materials for the Bird Feeder Ornaments

Materials needed:

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• 2 Cups Bird seed
• 5 TB unflavored gelatin
• cookie cutters
• 2/3 cup of water
• cooking spray
• straws
• scissors

*note: you can use Knox gelatin packets if thats what you have on hand.

 

How to make Bird Feeder Ornaments

Directions:

1. In a small sauce pan combine water and gelatin until the mixture is dissolved and lightly foaming.

2. Add the bird seed and stir until the mixture is well combined.

3. While you are letting the mixture slightly cool. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and cut straws about 2in in length.

4. Spray your cookie cutters with cooking spray so they will slip out easily once they are solidified. 

5. Holding a straw in place (for the string), fill each cookie cutter with the bird seed mixture. Pack the seed down nice and tight.

6. Let cool in the fridge for about 30mins to an hour.

7. Take them out of the cookie cutter and insert the string. Now, hang them up for your feathered-friends to enjoy!

Things you can do with your bird seed ornaments

• Hang around your yard for the birds to enjoy
• Hang on your tree for the holidays
• Gift them to neighbors and friends

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What will you do with your bird feeder ornaments?

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