I’m in my outdoor decorating mood. The snow is gone, the trees are budding, the flowers are growing and I am LOVING the nice weather we’ve been having. I’ve noticed something different this spring and that is I’ve had a group of birds that have been landing on my deck right outside my bedroom window. This is such a God Kiss to me since I truly love watching birds. What’s weird about it is there is nothing on the deck for them to even hang out there. So my project today is for a new DIY Bird feeder for my new bird friends that have been coming to visit daily.
I originally saw something similar on Erin’s Creative Energy Blog and instantly fell in love with it and knew it would make the perfect hang out for my visitors. Here’s how I did it.
DIY Birdfeeder
When I was in Big Lots one day and I saw this plate and bowl and I fell in love with them. The best thing was they were only $1.75!!
Here’s what you’ll need:
Plate- I used a smaller sized plate, not the dinner size
Bowl
12 in. threaded rod
4 washers
4 bolts
cording
waterproof glue
Since I didn’t want the back of my plate to be white I gave it a coat of spray paint.
I then had my husband measure and find the center. After that was done he took it to the barn to drill a hole in it. This material is not the easiest to drill through and mine actually chipped but the washer covered most of it. Put a block of wood under the plate and bowl when drilling. This gives it some support and keep it from chipping like mine did.
Once the holes are drilled put the rod through the bowl Add a washer and nut. Do this on the outside of the bowl and the inside of the bowl as shown below.
Next add the plate and then add the washer and nut on both sides like you did for the bowl. If you choose to, now would be the time to glue the washers to the bowl but not the plate. I chose not to glue mine together.
Now Erin did a lanyard knot to make a hanger but I am way too uncoordinated to do something like that. This is how I did it. I loosened the bolt and then took some jute and I cut it in 2 paces and then tied it on under the loosened bolt like I was tying shoes. I then followed the instructions at Animated Knots by Grog, I did this twice and then brought all 4 pieces together and tied it in a knot at the top.
A shepherds hook that screwed to my deck was what I wanted. I found one at Joann Fabrics for half price!
I then hung my bird feeder, added seeds and planted some pretty flowers and this is the finished product.
I LOVE looking out the window and seeing such a bright colorful feeder.
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I love this. Nothing like having birds around but the feeder itself is so gorgeous that the birds are a bonus.
Those are fun colors to look at on a daily basis out the window! Very creative way to make a bird feeder, and no the closest I got to making a bird feeder is just painting an unfinished one.
oh and forgot to mention I am becoming a new follower, found you from "linking up w/my ladies party"!
So cool. Will share. I have a bird feeder on my back porch. This would make great summer project for my daughter and me.http://mary-anderingcreatively.blogspot.com/
It's cute & I bet you get lots of new visitors to it!Visiting today from Linkin w/my Ladies.
I went looking for that e6000 glue recently and could not find it. Any suggestions where to find it? I love this idea, by the way.
E6000 glue can be found at Hobby Lobby or Lowes.
I love this!! This is probably my favorite bird feeder just because of the fun colors and polka dots!! I love it!!
I couldn't afford to buy a bunch of feeders, so I scrounged around my kitchen for things to use. I finally decided on some small plastic 'under pans" for flower pots and a couple of old metal pie pans. I punched holes in the bottoms to let water run out; then I took some plastic disc type washers and some nails and nailed them to the railing on my deck. I have had all kinds of birds come visit this past winter and spring. 🙂
Love this birdfeeder project! Would you have time on Wednesday to stop by my blog and add it as a link? New follower here from the Linkin With My Ladies hop. Stopping by your FB and Pinterest Pages next. :)Thanks so much for hosting! ♥Blessings,SineaDucks ‘n a Row
That is so cute and I just love the colorful dishes you chose! Cher @ Designs by Studio Chttp://designsbystudioc.com
That is super cute!! Thank you for participating at SHOW-licious Craft Showcase!! Martihttp://sew-licious.blogspot.com/
Adorable and clever idea Barb!Thanks for sharing!Stacey of Embracing Change
That is such a simple and cute idea! Consider it pinned!Shelly- minettesmaze.blogspot.comCohost Monday Pin Hop!
What a fun way to make a bird feeder! Cute!
I love it! It's much cuter than most bird feeders you find in the store. If you're interested, I'd love for you to link it up to my Tutorial Tuesday Blog Hop. It runs through Friday.
What a cute and clever idea. Visiting from Adorned from Above blog hop.
Love this! Really cool :-)LindaWith A Blast
Your feeder is so bright and pretty. I love watching the birds…neat project. Thanks for sharing it at the Shady Porch! I shared it on my Facebook page tonight. Blessings, D
This is the cutest thing! I would love for you to link up at <a href="http://hickorytrailblog.blogspot.com/2013/05/assets-and-efforts-linky-party-2.htmlhttp://hickorytrailblog.blogspot.com/2013/05/asse… />Thank you,Angela
Very cute!!
Super cute! I'm loving the fun colors too! 🙂
What a cute bird feeder! Definitely pinning this… Here from Ninth Street Notions.http://solaceamidthechaos.blogspot.com
HI Barb!Guess what? We absolutely love this project and you are being featured in our Feature Friday Outdoor Project collection. <a href="http://bowdabrablog.com/2013/05/17/bowdabra-feature-friday-outdoor-craft-projects/http://bowdabrablog.com/2013/05/17/bowdabra-featu… />Thanks so much for sharing with us each week!We hope to see you this weekend in the Crafty Showcase.Susie @Bowdabra
What a brilliant idea-I love it! I love it so much I'm featuring it at this week's Say G'day Saturday Linky Party. Thanks so much for sharing it!Best wishes,Natasha in Oz
This is a brilliant idea ~ love using the plastic plates!Thank you for linking to Raising Imperfection. Please come back Friday to see if you were featured. :)¤´¨) ¸.•*´ (¸¤ Lanaya | xoxo <a href="http://www.raising-reagan.comwww.raising-reagan.com<br />
What a great idea, will have to make a few.
I'd love to try this, so fun! I wanted to let you know that I moved my link party over to my site: shareatopia.com. I'd love for you to link up there! Thanks!
Super cute and easy!! I'll bet you have some happy back yard birds. Pinned and sharing.Visiting from Before and After link party. Hope you are having a great day ~ Amy
This is so pretty!
Thank you Karen! I LOVE mine. If you do it, please send me a picture. Thanks for stopping by.
Very cute and inexpensive!! being a bird lover, I would love one of these, but the over abundance of squirrels on our treed lot would destroy it lol
Thank you Suzy! I so LOVE looking out my window and seeing that feeder and all the birds it attracts. For some reason we rarely have squirrels so I will count myself blessed. Thanks for stopping by. I appreciate it.
This is so cute! I live near woods-as it looks like you do-so I get a lot of birds. I’m always on the lookout for cute feeders. I’m definitely going to try this! Thanks for the post!
Thank you Daria, I really enjoy looking out my window at that colorful bird feeder. Thanks so much for stopping by. I appreciate it.
It’s so cheerful…love a good bird feeder project! I would love it if you’d link up to Talk of the Town! 🙂 http://www.sadieseasongoods.com/talk-town-link-party-14/
Hello, thank you for the invite I did visit and linkup. Have a great day.
How fun! The color pattern is perfect for outdoors. Thanks so much for sharing your project with us at Merry Monday.
Thanks so much Sherry!I love my bird feeder!! Thanks for hosting every week. Barb
What a pretty bird feeder! I love the pretty colors. I really need to get me a few more made, along with some squirrel feeders.
Thank you so much Linda!!! I LOVE it! Your Mason Jar Tissue holder is pretty awesome too. Thanks for stopping by.
This is very unique and easy. Love the bright colors. Gives me soooo many ideas of a ton of variations. The all-thread rod is excellent for the project.
Thanks, Bobbi! I LOVE watching the birds enjoy mine. Thanks for stopping by to let me know you liked it.
I bet if you used a soldering iron to melt a hole in the middle of the plastic plate that it would not chip!
That’s a good idea Lynn. Thanks!