Looking for an easy activity to do with your kids to fight off winter's cabin fever? Birdseed ornaments are the perfect craft to make this fall or winter. Not only are they easy to make but they provide a delicious meal as a bird feeder for those cute little birds you see all winter long.
The other day while driving in the car my youngest son noticed a tree on the side of the road packed full of little birds. He knew winter was around the corner and was concerned that these poor little birds wouldn't have anything to eat once the snow fell. The idea to make birdseed ornaments was hatched so when we got home we got busy making our first batch of ornaments.
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I have to say these ornaments make great outdoor decorations too!
Their fun shapes hanging from the tree look so festive. My kids really enjoy watching different kinds of birds feed on the ornaments too. They have even started looking up what kinds of birds they see at their DIY bird feeders too. (If you are a homeschool family like us this totally counts as science !!)
How To Make A DIY Bird Feeder - Birdseed Ornaments
Today I am sharing with you how to make these easy birdseed ornaments. Gather the following supplies and let's get started.
Supplies:
1 (.25 oz) packet unflavored gelatin
1 - 1 1/2 cups birdseed
1/4 cup water
DIY Birdseed Ornament Recipe
- In a small saucepan combine the water and unflavored gelatin. On medium-high heat bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring constantly until all of the gelatin is dissolved
- Remove the pan from the stove then stir in the birdseed. You want the birdseed to soak up the gelatin but not be too dry. Adjust the amount of birdseed you need based on this.
- Spray your cooking cutters lightly with non-stick cooking spray then lay your cookie cutters on the baking sheet.
- While holding down the cookie-cutter add spoonfuls of the birdseed mixture into it until it is 3/4 full. Press down the seeds with the spoon to firmly pack the seeds into the cookie-cutter.
- Use the plastic straw to create a hole at the top of each ornament by pressing (and wiggling/twisting) the straw through the ornament to create the small hole.
- Let the birdseed sit for several hours or overnight to allow the gelatin to set and dry. Then gently push the birdseed shapes out onto the baking tray.
- Cut a length of twine and insert it into the hole in the ornament for hanging on a tree branch. Go hang the ornaments in tree branches all over your yard and enjoy watching the birds!
Upcycled Bird Feeder Tutorial
While we are all into feeding birds make sure to click on this other post I wrote on how to make a bird feeder using materials from your recycling bin!
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I think the bird seed ornaments R a great idea. I have some friends that have 2 small kids under the age of 10 that love to help me feed my birds in the yard, so I’m going to make some for them to take home and start with them to attract birds at their house!
ReplyDeleteThey are going to love making their own little bird seed ornaments! My kids enjoyed making them and loved seeing all of the birds come eat the seeds. Thanks for your comment - make sure to stop by soon for more crafts and activities.
DeleteMight be easier to cut a straw into shorter sections and fill the birdseed around them in each ornament.
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