For the Birds! Make your own easy DIY fancy schmancy suet cakes in fun shapes using Iron Orchid Designs Moulds. The neighborhood birds are sure to spread the word that you have the best tasting, best looking suet in town! Great gifts, great craft with the kids, fun rainy day project to keep in the freezer. Read on….

The original 45 video tutorial was shot in December 2021 and has been edited down to view here and on YouTube. Order all your IOD from our website and we’ll ship it right to your doorstep. We appreciate your support of our small family business in New Hampshire. Xo-Michelle 

Supply List:

IOD Sunflower Mould

IOD He Loves Me Mould

String or Ribbon

Straw

Peanut Butter Suet Recipe: (adapted from https://www.birdsandblooms.com)

1 cup chunky natural peanut butter

1 cup lard

4 cups birdseed mix without sunflower seeds

1 cup yellow cornmeal

1 cup flour

Melt peanut butter and lard over low heat. Stir in dry ingredients. Once cooled, shape into IOD Moulds and freeze for at least 20 minutes before de-molding. See video Tutorial for tips and tricks to attach string.