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    Winter Birdseed Wreath

    November 28, 2023

    Inexpensive, and homemade, this birdseed wreath is perfect for Grandparents, gardeners and the avid bird watcher. See below for how to create this easy wreath recipe for the perfect Christmas gift this season!

    What you need:

    • bundt cake pan
    • 8 cups birdseed
    • 2 packets gelatin
    • 1 cup warm water
    • 1.5 cups flour
    • 6 tablespoons light corn syrup
    • non-stick spray

    Directions

    1. Combine all ingredients (minus birdseed) and stir
    2. Add birdseed
    3. Once combined, add to the bundt cake pan (coated with cooking spray)
    4. Let set for 24 hours, release wreath from pan
    5. Add a bow long enough to hang the wreath over a tree branch 🙂

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