How to Make Wreath for Birds -bird feeders

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By Sarah C
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Making a wreath for birds is one of the most fun bird feeders you can make. Not only is it a great treat for birds, it also isn't to shabby for winter decoration . You can help make it easier on the birds by providing a bird feeder, and get to enjoy watching them.

Winter can be harsh on the birds. If you live in a wintry climate ,and have extreme cold temperatures ,wild birds can freeze to death . You can help birds stay alive by providing bird feeders as well with high quality bird seed. The more food they are able to eat, the warmer the birds are able to stay.

With a decorative functional wreath for birds, a few bird feeders, and a bird bath, you will have a winter paradise for wild birds! Lets start with making the wreath.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

Loose grapevine wreath
Suet
Seed bells
Grapes
Apples
Oranges

Step 1

For the bird feeder wreath, start with a loose grapevine wreath. You can purchase one and soak in warm water for a day. After soaking, the vines can be unwrapped and 2 or 3 new wreaths can be made from the single wreath.
Step 2

Find pine boughs of any variety. Whatever kind of pine is most prolific in your area. Take large branches, shape them in a half circle and wire them on to the grape vine wreath. This makes the base for your bird feeders.
Step 3

Now it is time to customize your wreath for birds. Buy seed bells and hang one or two from the wreath. Add slices of apples, half of oranges, and grapes.
Step 4

Make suet cookies. Slice suet and cut with cookie cutters. After they have been cut out, dip in bird seed. This is a great addition for your bird feeder wreath.
Step 5

Do some research about what the local birds like to eat and customize your bird feeder wreath to suit the locals! Have fun with it, and make sure to hang the bird feeder wreath where you can watch the birds enjoy their treat.