DIY Valentine’s Day Gifts for Kids | Easy Nature Crafts

Over the years, we have created many fun DIY Valentine’s Day gifts for the kids to pass out to their classmates. Since we are a nature-loving family, I love to put an outdoor spin on the Valentine’s Day gift!

One of our favorite projects is the heart-shaped homemade bird feeder. Because they are so simple to make, with just a few steps, it’s an easy craft for a parent and child team.

DIY Valentine’s Day Bird Feeders

1. Measure a little over half a cup of water, and bring to a boil.
2. After the water comes to a slow boil, add two packets of plain gelatin.
3. Stir until the gelatin is dissolved. It may clump at first, but be patient. It will take several minutes! Once mostly dissolved, let the mixture cool for about 1 minute.
4. Take the mixture off the stove, and slowly add 2 cups of bird seed. Stir until well coated.
5. Distribute bird seed mixture into heart molds! Use wet finger tips (less bird seed will stick to your hands), and press down into molds evenly.
6. Poke holes into the top of each heart with a straw or pencil (this will be for putting string or yarn through for hanging).
7. Let your bird seed hearts dry for at least 2 hours. Once they are dry, add your yarn or string for hanging!
8. Bonus step: Add to a bag with a sweet Valentine’s Day note!

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