Bird Wreath...great for Gifts or Decorating for the Holidays

"These make wonderful gifts, not only for the birds but the bird lovers. Hang the wreaths on the side of a tree, where they will attract woodpeckers and chickadees. You can find straw wreaths at craft stores.3 yards decorative ribbon 12-15 grain branches...you will need approximately 2 cups of small seed for small birds.."
 
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Ready In:
24hrs 20mins
Ingredients:
3
Yields:
3 wreaths
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ingredients

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directions

  • TOOLS or EQUIPMENT.
  • saute pan.
  • metal tongs.
  • large metal spoons.
  • 9x13 pan.
  • 1 to 2 wax-paper lined cookie sheets.
  • 3 6 1/2-inch straw wreaths.
  • 3 yards decorative ribbon.
  • 12-15 grain branches.
  • In a large saute pan, heat the suet over medium low heat until completely melted. Stir in the peanut butter and cornmeal.
  • It may be necessary to add a bit more cornmeal if mixture is too runny.
  • Remove from the heat and, with tongs, dip in one of the wreaths, covering the entire surface with the suet mixture.
  • Use a spoon to coat the inside.
  • Place the bird seed in a pan and roll the warm suet-covered wreath in the seed, completely covering the wreath, patting the seed on if necessary.
  • Place on the cookie sheet.Repeat with the remaining wreaths.
  • If the suet mixture begins to harden, reheat it slightly and continue dipping. Refrigerate the wreaths overnight.
  • Tie with bows and grain branches.
  • I save some of the grasses when I cut them back in the fall, and use them sometimes. Wheat stems look really great as well.

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