Au Naturel Birdseed Wreath

By: Edwin R. Smith for STYROFOAMâ„¢ Brand Foam

This birdseed-covered wreath pays tribute to our feathered friends. Look closely and you'll see two, quietly nesting quails.

Materials:

STYROFOAM™ Brand Products:
- Wreath: 14" x 2-1/2" x 2"
Birdseed, 4 C.
Sunflower seeds, 4 C.
Acrylic paints: candy bar brown, straw
1" foam brush
Small artificial quail birds, two
Large sponge mushroom
Red/burgundy artificial berry sprays, 12" lengths with approx. 24 berries per stem, two
Artificial greenery: pine tips; trailing foliage
Naturals: green reindeer moss; bear grass; white Queen Anne's lace
Chenille stem
Disposable palette
Water basin
Paper towels
Craft sticks
Ruler
Wire cutters
Floral U-pins
Thick white craft glue

Instructions:

Basecoat top front of wreath with two coats of straw paint and sides with two coats of candy bar brown. Let dry between coats and colors.
Using a craft stick, spread a thick layer of glue in a 3"- 4" section on top front of wreath. Sprinkle immediately with birdseed, firmly pressing seed into glue with a clean craft stick. Repeat around wreath until completely covered with birdseed. Allow to dry.
Follow Step 2 to cover sides of wreath with sunflower seeds. Allow to dry. Check wreath and fill in any sparse areas with additional seeds.
Break sponge mushroom into two pieces. Using photo as a guide, glue and insert one mushroom piece standing on end inside center bottom of wreath. Glue remaining piece perpendicular to base of first piece.
Insert and glue bear grass and a berry spray, forming a vertical line on left side of sponge mushroom pieces. Fill in around mushroom and berries with pine tips and trailing foliage, adding more berries as desired.
Glue quails tucked inside floral cluster. Glue Queen Anne's lace and reindeer moss to accent birds. Glue a few remaining sunflower seeds near base of one bird as if he were eating.
Twist ends of chenille stem together to form a loop. Glue and insert loop in top center back of wreath for a hanger. Secure hanger by inserting floral pins into foam over chenille stem.

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Mar 10, 2011

I agree with Liz DeSole that from the ingredients like the glue,floral pins and paint I see on this wreath I am assuming this is to be kept inside. I agee I will use a paste of flour and water or peanut butter and no paint and pins so I can put it outside.

Cindycrazylady

Jun 23, 2010

I'm not completely sure but this craft project, to me anyway, sounds like the wreath is meant for either an inside decoration or on out side of a door with a porch. This is still a great idea for a beautiful decoration and the birds wont be able to get to the bird seed at all. Of course, your idea for an outside wreath, especially for the birds, is an absolute wonderful idea as well. Thanks for these fabulous and fun ideas. I can't wait to try both ways of crafting this beautiful wreath!!

Liz DeSole

Jun 05, 2010

I think this is a wonderful idea - however one thing concerns me about the ingredients - the glue. I don't believe its a good idea to use glue to stick the birdseed to the wreath - isn't it possible that the glue could get eaten along with the birdseed - when I make it I am going to make a paste using flour and water - just like you would make for a paper mache' project.