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Birdseed Ornaments

The elf thinks the birds deserve Christmas too. He left everything needed to make birdseed ornaments, plus a note asking the kids to decorate a tree outside for them.

Instructions

Set out a tray with a mixing bowl, holiday cookie cutters, birdseed, flour, unflavored gelatin, light corn syrup, string and a straw.
Add a recipe card: 3/4 cup flour, 1/2 cup warm water, 1 packet gelatin, 3 tablespoons corn syrup, 4 cups birdseed.
In the morning an adult dissolves the gelatin in the warm water, then the kids stir everything together.
Press the mix into cookie cutters on wax paper and poke a hanging hole with the straw.
Let them dry for a day, pop them out and tie string through the holes.
Hang them on a tree or bush outside and watch for visitors.

Tip: Pick a nut-free seed mix if anyone in the house has a nut allergy.

Quick Info

Setup Time

15 min

Mess Level

Medium Mess

Some cleanup required

Best for Ages

3-12

Est. Cost

~$18

What you'll need

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Wild birdseed

4 cups

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Unflavored gelatin

1 packet

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Light corn syrup

3 tbsp

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Holiday cookie cutters

1 set

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Flour

3/4 cup

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String and a straw

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