www.firefliesandmudpies.com/birdseed-ornaments/ 

Materials 

Unflavored gelatin, 2 packets 
Boiling water, 1/2 cup 
Birdseed, 2 cups 
Hemp twine 
Cookie cutters 
Cookie sheet 
Parchment paper 

Tools 

Scissors 
Spoon

Instructions 

1. Empty 2 envelopes of unflavored gelatin into a bowl. 
2. Pour 1/2 cup of boiling water into the bowl. 
3. Stir the mixture with a spoon until the gelatin has dissolved. 
4. Pour two cups of birdseed into the bowl. Stir the mixture until the birdseed is well-coated. 
5. Place a piece of parchment paper on a cookie sheet, then arrange 3–4 cookie cutters on top of the parchment. 
6. Use a small spoon to scoop the birdseed mixture into the cookie cutters until they are half full. 
7. Place a loop of untreated hemp twine in the middle of each cookie cutter. Fill the cookie cutter the rest of the way with the birdseed mixture. 
8. The parchment will prevent the mixture from sticking to your hands. 
9. Allow the gelatin birdseed ornaments to set and dry for about 24 hours. 
10. When the birdseed is set, gently pop the ornaments out of the cookie cutters, then hang outside! 

Notes 

It is recommended to only offer gelatin feeders in the winter when cold temperatures prevent the gelatin from molding or melting. Store extras in the freezer until ready to use.

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