{"id":11189,"date":"2025-01-24T15:57:42","date_gmt":"2025-01-24T20:57:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ourdaysoutside.com\/staging\/?p=11189"},"modified":"2025-01-27T16:40:04","modified_gmt":"2025-01-27T21:40:04","slug":"easy-3-ingredient-valentines-day-bird-feeders","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ourdaysoutside.com\/staging\/easy-3-ingredient-valentines-day-bird-feeders\/","title":{"rendered":"Easy 3-Ingredient Valentine&#8217;s Day Bird Feeders"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><em>This post may include affiliate links.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Valentine\u2019s Day isn\u2019t just for humans\u2014our feathered friends can enjoy some love, too! Creating <strong>Valentine\u2019s Day bird feeders<\/strong> is a fun and meaningful activity for all ages. These charming bird feeders make great gifts for nature lovers or can simply be a thoughtful way to show your appreciation for local wildlife.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"887\" height=\"591\" src=\"https:\/\/ourdaysoutside.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/5-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11194\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourdaysoutside.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/5-1.png 887w, https:\/\/ourdaysoutside.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/5-1-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/ourdaysoutside.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/5-1-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/ourdaysoutside.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/5-1-600x400.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 887px) 100vw, 887px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Supplies Needed:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To get started, you\u2019ll need the following ingredients:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>2 Cups<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/40ng3vS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Bird Seed<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>5 TB <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3WwQS9o\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Unflavored Gelatin<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2\/3 Cup of Water<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;ll also need these supplies:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cooking Spray<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4h4OJK4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Parchment paper<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/42mxeAy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cookie Cutters<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plastic Straws<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scissors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4aNPeWR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Twine or Ribbon<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Instructions for Making Valentine\u2019s Day Bird Feeders:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Prepare the Cookie Cutter Molds<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange cookie cutters of your choice (hearts are perfect for Valentine\u2019s Day!) on the parchment paper. Lightly spray the inside of each cookie cutter with cooking spray so that the feeders will slide right out later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Mix Together Bird Seed, Water, and Gelatin<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>In a saucepan, heat 2\/3 cup of water on low. Once it&#8217;s warm, whisk in 5 tablespoons of unflavored gelatin. Remove from heat and mix in 2 cups of bird seed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Fill the Cookie Cutters<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Clip the straws into small pieces and and hold them in place as you spoon the bird seed mixture into each cookie cutter, pressing down firmly to pack it in. This will create a hole for the twine or ribbon. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"887\" height=\"591\" src=\"https:\/\/ourdaysoutside.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/4-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11191\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourdaysoutside.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/4-2.png 887w, https:\/\/ourdaysoutside.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/4-2-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/ourdaysoutside.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/4-2-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/ourdaysoutside.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/4-2-600x400.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 887px) 100vw, 887px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Allow the Gelatin to Solidify<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Let the bird feeders sit undisturbed for several hours or overnight to allow the gelatin to fully harden. For faster results, you can place the baking sheet in the refrigerator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"887\" height=\"591\" src=\"https:\/\/ourdaysoutside.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/3-2.png\" alt=\"cookie tray with heart shaped Valentine's Day bird feeders displayed\n\" class=\"wp-image-11192\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourdaysoutside.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/3-2.png 887w, https:\/\/ourdaysoutside.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/3-2-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/ourdaysoutside.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/3-2-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/ourdaysoutside.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/3-2-600x400.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 887px) 100vw, 887px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Remove Feeders and Add Twine<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the bird feeders are firm, gently remove them from the cookie cutters. Thread twine or ribbon through the hole made by the straw and tie it into a loop. Now your Valentine\u2019s Day bird feeders are ready to hang outdoors!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"887\" height=\"591\" src=\"https:\/\/ourdaysoutside.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2-4.png\" alt=\"girl hanging up her Valentine's Day bird feeders \n\" class=\"wp-image-11193\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourdaysoutside.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2-4.png 887w, https:\/\/ourdaysoutside.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2-4-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/ourdaysoutside.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2-4-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/ourdaysoutside.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2-4-600x400.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 887px) 100vw, 887px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final Thoughts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Crafting <strong>Valentine\u2019s Day bird feeders<\/strong> is a wonderful way to connect with nature while spreading some holiday cheer. Whether you hang them in your yard or gift them to a loved one, these feeders will bring joy to you and your feathered visitors alike. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking for more Valentine&#8217;s Day activities to do with your kids? Try out these <a href=\"https:\/\/ourdaysoutside.com\/staging\/beautiful-nature-valentine-craft-for-kids\/\">pretty nature hearts<\/a>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Valentine\u2019s Day isn\u2019t just for humans\u2014our feathered friends can enjoy some love, too! Creating Valentine\u2019s Day bird feeders is a fun and meaningful activity for all ages.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":11190,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"set","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[169,265,270],"tags":[321,65,170,66,127,583,584,582],"class_list":["post-11189","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-nature-crafts","category-seasonal-activities","category-winter","tag-bird-feeders","tag-nature-craft","tag-nature-craft-for-kids","tag-nature-crafts","tag-outdoor-activities-for-kids","tag-valentines-activities-for-kids","tag-valentines-bird-feeders","tag-valentines-day-activities"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ourdaysoutside.com\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11189","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ourdaysoutside.com\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ourdaysoutside.com\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ourdaysoutside.com\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ourdaysoutside.com\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11189"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/ourdaysoutside.com\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11189\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11203,"href":"https:\/\/ourdaysoutside.com\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11189\/revisions\/11203"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ourdaysoutside.com\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/11190"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ourdaysoutside.com\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11189"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ourdaysoutside.com\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=11189"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ourdaysoutside.com\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=11189"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}