Making birdseed ornaments is super easy and a great family activity. Hang them in your garden or yard any time of year, and watch your feathered friends flock to enjoy the treat you’ve crafted just for them. Not only do these charming seed cakes add cheer to your outdoor space, but, when hung in the early spring, they also serve to feed the hungry early-birds arriving for the warm weather. Add some seasonal cheer to your garden by using your favorite holiday shapes. All you need is a little bit of birdseed, gelatin and water, and a whole lotta love for the birds.
DIY Seasonal Birdseed Ornaments
Prep Time 15 minutes
Set Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Ingredients
Tools
- Silicone molds or muffin pan, ramekins or large cookie cutters
- Twine or ribbon
Seed cakes
- 2 cups birdseed
- 1 packet unflavored gelatin
- 1/3 cup + 2 Tbsp. water
Instructions
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Spray silicone molds with non-stick spray.
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In medium bowl, mix gelatin with 2 tablespoons water; let sit 1 minute.
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Boil 1/3 cup water and pour into gelatin, stirring until gelatin dissolves completely.
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Add in birdseed and mix until well coated.
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On cookie sheet lined with parchment paper, lay out molds. Spoon birdseed mixture into molds and press down to compact seeds. (Note: Mixture will be sticky.)
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Using drinking straw or chopstick, make hole in mold where string will go.
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Refrigerate overnight.
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In the morning, gently remove birdseed from molds. Lace string or ribbon through to hang outside.
Recipe Notes
Shelf-life & storage:
Store in air-tight container in refrigerator 3-4 weeks.
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