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Bird seed hearts

Course Pet Treats
Cuisine American
Keyword backyard birds, bird feeding, kids crafts, valentine crafts
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Birdseed set with gelatin in a silicone heart mold. A sweet gift for the birds or a Valentine's craft.

Ingredients

  • 4½ cups bird seed
  • 1 ½ cups Water
  • 3 tablespoons Gelatin
  • Silicone heart mold pan cooking spray, straw, twine, wax paper

Directions

  • Bring the water to a boil and pour it into a large bowl.
  • Stir in the gelatin until it is completely dissolved.
  • Add the bird seed and mix well.
  • Spray the heart mold with cooking spray, then fill each cavity and press down firmly.
  • When the hearts start to set, push a straw into each one to make the hole for the twine, away from the top and edges, and press any loose seeds back in.
  • Let set for about 4 hours, until fully hard.
  • Pop out onto wax paper and let dry a few more hours so the tops and bottoms dry out.
  • Thread the twine through and tie a knot or a bow.

Notes

Hang in trees once rain has cleared. Safety: boiling water — adults handle it; remove twine once the seed is eaten.