Make Your Own Birdseed Ornaments for the Holidays (Easy DIY!)
Birdseed ornaments are a great way to add some festive flair to your holiday décor while also providing a food source for birds in the winter. These ornaments are easy and inexpensive to make, and they can be customized to fit any style.
To make your own birdseed ornaments, you will need:
2 cups birdseed
1/2 cup flour
1/4 cup water
Cookie cutter(s) of your choice
Twine or ribbon for hanging
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
In a large bowl, combine birdseed and flour.
In a separate bowl, stir together water and a few tablespoons of the flour mixture until a thick paste forms.
Add the paste to the large bowl with the birdseed and flour mixture and stir until well combined.
Press the dough mixture onto a greased baking sheet and use your cookie cutter(s) to cut out ornament shapes.
Poke a hole near the top of each ornament for hanging.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
Allow ornaments to cool completely before threading twine or ribbon through the holes and hanging them up.
Tips:
For a more festive look, add a few drops of food coloring to the birdseed mixture before baking.
You can also decorate your ornaments with dried fruit, nuts, or other natural materials.
If you don't have any cookie cutters, you can simply hand-form your ornaments into any shape you like.
To make your ornaments last longer, store them in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.
Birdseed ornaments are a beautiful and fun way to decorate your home for the holidays. They are also a great way to teach children about the importance of helping wildlife in the winter. So get creative and have fun making your own DIY birdseed ornaments this season!
