Easy to Make Bird Seed Wreath
Have you ever seen wild birds eat from a from bird seed wreath?

I love bird
feeders, but there is something special about watching birds feed
in a more natural setting. An edible bird wreath is a beautiful
addition to any backyard bird feeding station.
The best thing is that you can easily make your own.
This is a great project to do with kids of any age. Getting
children involved in birding is the best way to get them interested in
nature.
When following the directions below, do not be afraid to substitute any
item for what is available to you. There are many ways to customise
your wreath depending on the season or what items are available in your
area. You can even make adjustments to attract different wild
birds.
I have attracted woodpeckers, chickadees, nuthatches and orioles, just
to name a few.
In the fall you can use wild grain, corn, wild berries, wild
grapes or even flowers like purple coneflowers or sunflowers.
In the spring and summer you can cover it with fresh fruit.
You will truly be impressed by the quality and uniqueness of these beautiful
organic birdfeeders.
Each of these beautiful creations are grown and made right in our
Materials
- Grape Vine Wreath
You can purchase these at your local craft store for around $5.00. If
you have access to grape vines or willow branches, you can make your
own.
- Florist wire
- Wild Grapes
- Mix of Tall Grass Seed Heads
- Purple Cone Flowers
- (2) Dried Sunflower Seed Heads
Procedure
Step One:
Trim the leaves from the grape vines. Use the florist wire to attach
the grapes to the wreath. Spread the grapes out so that they are all
around the wreath. |
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Step Two:
Gather the grass seed and purple coneflower stems together. Trim the
stems about three inches longer than the diameter of the wreath. Tie
them together using the florist wire. |
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Step Three:
Attach the grass and flowers to the wreath using the florist wire.
Arrange the swag so that the seed heads are hanging down and resting on
the wreath. |
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Step Four:
Use a nail to make two small holes in the sunflower seed heads. Cut two
pieces of florist wire about 10 inches long. Push each end of the wire
through the holes in the seed head from the top. Then attach the seed
heads to the bird seed wreath on each side of the grass stems. Make a
loop using the wire and attach it to the back of the wreath to make a
hanger. |
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This a really fun project that can easily be completed in an
afternoon.
Now sit back and enjoy watching your backyard birds feed from a natural
bird seed wreath that you created.
If you enjoyed making this bird seed wreath then you should try one of
our other backyard
bird projects.
Click here to learn how to
make a bird seed wreath using gelatin.
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