Beautiful DIY Holiday Gifts - Bird Seed Ornaments

These make the perfect gift for neighbours, family, teachers, hostess gifts... and any bird lovers on your gift-giving list!

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You'll Need: Bird Seed Mix Knox Gelatin packages Hot water Cookie Cutters Straws String or Ribbon

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Stir 2 gelatine packages with 1/3 cup warm water mix well add in 2 cups bird seed

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Mix it all together...

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Tip: Inserting a straw will help leave a hole after they've dried to add a string or ribbon for hanging.

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Leave them somewhere cool to dry and harden. I leave my outside on the snow to harden.

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Then wrap them up for gift giving.

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