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Craft Project: Suet Birdseed Wreath

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Date: 02/04/2009 Topics: Craft Projects > Garden & Yard > Bird Feeders | Gardening > Birds & Bird Houses | Photos > Crafts  
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Suet Birdseed Wreath
Suet Birdseed Wreath
Materials
Materials
Chop Suet Into Large Chunks
Chop Suet Into Large Chunks
Place Cranberries And Kumquats Into Bundt Pan
Place Cranberries And Kumquats Into Bundt Pan
Decorate with ribbons, berry sprays, pods or dried leaves.
Decorate with ribbons, berry sprays, pods or dried leaves.
A welcome treat for winged winter visitors, this suet/birdseed wreath is a fun and easy project to do with kids.

Approximate Time: 1 hour active time (doesn't include cooling down)

Supplies:

  • approx. 5 lbs. beef suet
  • cranberries, kumquats
  • bundt pan
  • mixed birdseed, about 2 lbs.
  • roasting pan
  • raffia, ribbon and/or other decorations

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Chop suet into large chunks. Place suet in roasting pan and bake until fat has rendered.

While suet bakes, place cranberries and kumquats in channels of Bundt pan.

When suet has melted, mix with birdseed. Ladle a few spoonfuls over the fruit, being careful not to dislodge, then pour remaining mixture over fruit. Place in a cold place until hardened and solid.

Unmold (place Bundt pan in sink with a few inches of hot water to make this easier). Decorate with ribbons, berry sprays, pods or dried leaves.

Hang in a cold place that doesn't get a lot of sun. Suet WILL melt!

Enjoy the colors and busy antics of winter guests all day long!

By Marilyn from Milford, NH

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By Gingembre (14) Profile Contact
I've seen smaller wreaths similar to this, but not nearly as lovely, priced at $19.99 + tax and wished that I knew how to make my own. Thanks for the detailed tutorial! These will be great gifts for my bird-loving friends, too.

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By 44chicken (4) Profile Contact
That is such a nice change from the usual suet cake hanging in a cage! Nice job!

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By Cyinda (1318) Profile Contact
W O W !

WOW! ...That's all I can say! ... MAN-OH-MAN! is that ever a beautiful & very useful way to feed our little wildlife critters. THANK YOU for taking the time to post i! ... I've already sent s copy to my mom & several friends because I love your idea so much!

Cyinda

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By LITTLE SUZY (339) Profile Contact
Lovely wreath and unique idea. I've never seen it before.

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