For your feathered friends...
a cute little bird seed wreath.
....this is a fun and easy handmade project.
Tie it up with pretty ribbons and hang where you and your feathered friends can enjoy.
Its a great gift.
Stir the gelatin into warm water until dissolved.
Whisk in the corn syrup and flour stir well. It will make a thick gooey paste.
Mix the seeds with the paste in a large bowl until all of the seeds are coated and the edible glue is distributed.
The mixture will start getting very sticky. Make sure its well mixed to keep the wreath from falling apart.
Spray the bundt pan with nonstick cooking spray. Using a spoon, press the seed mixture into bundt pan. Be sure to press the mixture down firmly until its well packed and even. Set the pan aside overnight. The mixture will harden and turn white. The surface will be firm and dry when its ready.
Once the wreath is hard, gently remove it from the mold.
Tie with ribbons and hang it for the birds to enjoy.
Bird Seed Wreath~
3/4 cup flour
1/2 cup warm water
3 tablespoons light corn syrup
1 pkg. unflavored gelatin
4 cups bird seed
bundt pan
nonstick spray
Stir the gelatin into warm water until dissolved. Whisk in the corn syrup and flour. Stir well, it will make a thick gooey paste.
Mix the seeds with the paste in a large bowl until all of the seeds are coated and the edible glue is distributed. The mixture will start getting very sticky.
Make sure its well mixed to keep the wreath from falling apart.
Spray the bundt pan with nonstick cooking spray. Using a spoon, press the seed mixture into the bundt pan. Be sure to press the mixture down firmly until its well packed and even. Set the pan aside overnight. The mixture will harden and turn white and the surface will be firm and dry when its ready.
Once the wreath is hard, gently remove it from the mold. Tie with ribbons, and hang it for birds to enjoy!!
Oh my gosh I love this idea!!! So cute and just think how happy the birds will be! Happy 4th!
Posted by: Sandra Lee | July 03, 2011 at 09:31 PM
I can't wait to try this. May make a coule, one for me and one for mother. Thanks for the great birdie idea!
Posted by: Deborah | July 03, 2011 at 09:52 PM
This is really for the birds!! It is the cutest thing! I love the shape the bundt pan gives it. I'm putting birdseed on my list.
Rita
Posted by: Rita May | July 03, 2011 at 09:55 PM
How cute! I made these last year but my recipe didn't have any corn syrup. I think yours probably worked more firmly. Will try it soon. The ribbon just makes it!
Posted by: Stacey | July 03, 2011 at 10:08 PM
What a great idea!! I can't wait to try this!!!
Posted by: Mecky | July 03, 2011 at 10:11 PM
Such a great idea! I love it. I am gong to have to try this idea. How wonderful to have a nice looking "bird feeder". Thank you for sharing. Have a wonderful holiday! ~Sara
Posted by: Sara | July 03, 2011 at 10:22 PM
Thanks so much for sharing this idea. I know there are going to be some pretty happy birdies around here after I make one of those. So clever!
Posted by: Connie | July 03, 2011 at 10:52 PM
This is a great idea. Pretty, too. Will use it!
Posted by: jean | July 04, 2011 at 12:43 AM
What a wonderful idea and it looks so nice hanging there with the pretty ribbon.
Posted by: Theresa | July 04, 2011 at 12:59 AM
Thanks for sharing this idea, I'm sure a lot of us will be borrowing it, for the birds of course!
Posted by: Darla | July 04, 2011 at 05:11 AM
This is adorable! To you think it would hold up in the extreme heat (103) we've been having in Oklahoma? Thanks for sharing this idea.
Smiles,
Carol
Posted by: Carol | July 04, 2011 at 05:16 AM
Our temps are in the '100's'...my bird seed wreath is just as it was when I first hung it up. Does well in 'extreme heat'.
thanks Carol....
Posted by: Tina | July 04, 2011 at 07:14 AM
A wonderful way to help our feathered friends.. easy and fast..my kind of craft!
Posted by: Tracey | July 04, 2011 at 07:41 AM
Love this idea, and I NEVER would have thought of using a bundt pan as a wreath mold. Cute, cute, cute!!
This would make a great Christmas gift, too!
Marilyn (in Dallas)
Posted by: Marilyn | July 04, 2011 at 07:52 AM
LOVE this Tina! I'm going to make one today!
Happy Fourth!
Suzy in Shreveport
Posted by: suzy in shreveport | July 04, 2011 at 07:55 AM
Thanks for this idea. I can think of many people I could give this as a gift.
Posted by: Cindy | July 04, 2011 at 08:44 AM
Another amazing idea from you Tina! I am soooo making this! Just wondering how am I going to keep the pesky squirrels away?!!!! ;)
Posted by: Sheri Armout | July 04, 2011 at 10:03 AM
So CUTE!! I agree with Cindy!! I know lots of people who would love one of these wreaths as a gift!!
Posted by: Southern Lady's Vintage | July 04, 2011 at 10:23 AM
Fabulous idea! I'm going to make mine for Christmas when the birds need some help finding food and put a big Christmas ribbon on it. Thanks Tina!
Posted by: Jean | July 04, 2011 at 11:05 AM
This is awesome! I love it Tina! Happy 4th of July to you guys!
Hugs from Mobile,
Jen
Posted by: Wife of Rob | July 04, 2011 at 06:02 PM
Love it.....and I know our birds would love it too! Will have to give it a try......Hope your 4th of July was a good one! Cathy aka GGJ
Posted by: Cathy Guess | July 04, 2011 at 08:10 PM
Now that is darling! :) Very Clever! :)
~Liz
Posted by: Liz | July 04, 2011 at 10:22 PM
loving that... very cute!!
saw your baby girl in Tyler Saturday! (last minute shopping for the wedding!!)) hugs!
Posted by: Valarie@wwwglimpseofmyworld.blogspot.com | July 04, 2011 at 10:37 PM
LOVE this! Going to save for Christmas gift idea as I think w/all the summer rain we get it would fall apart rather quickly. Thanks Tina!
Posted by: Bramble | July 05, 2011 at 03:55 PM
OH WOW!!! This is one of the best ideas I have seen in a long time!!! Thank you so much for sharing!!! LOVE it!! :D
Hugs, Carolyn ~ Cottage Sunshine
Posted by: Carolyn | July 05, 2011 at 05:54 PM