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DIY Birdfeeder

May 9, 2013 By Barb Camp 47 Comments

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.
Second Chance to Dream: DIY Bird Feeder
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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.
Have you ever made a bird feeder from common household things?

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I love to create and you can almost always find some kind of evidence of that creating at any moment in my house. I am a life coach and my desire is to see women live their life to their full potential both spiritually and creatively!

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  1. www.boyeatsworld.com says: May 9, 2013 at 7:26 AM
    I love this. Nothing like having birds around but the feeder itself is so gorgeous that the birds are a bonus.
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  2. Krystie says: May 9, 2013 at 10:16 AM
    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.
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  3. Krystie says: May 9, 2013 at 10:18 AM
    oh and forgot to mention I am becoming a new follower, found you from "linking up w/my ladies party"!
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  4. Mary Hill says: May 9, 2013 at 10:39 AM
    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/
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  5. mail4rosey says: May 9, 2013 at 10:40 AM
    It's cute & I bet you get lots of new visitors to it!Visiting today from Linkin w/my Ladies.
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  6. 2busy says: May 9, 2013 at 11:11 AM
    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.
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  7. Crystal says: May 9, 2013 at 3:07 PM
    I love this!! This is probably my favorite bird feeder just because of the fun colors and polka dots!! I love it!!
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  8. Judy says: May 10, 2013 at 9:36 AM
    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. :)
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  9. Sinea Pies says: May 11, 2013 at 11:42 PM
    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
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  10. Cher-Ann Texter says: May 12, 2013 at 9:10 AM
    That is so cute and I just love the colorful dishes you chose! Cher @ Designs by Studio Chttp://designsbystudioc.com
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  11. Marti @ Sew-Licious says: May 13, 2013 at 9:00 AM
    That is super cute!! Thank you for participating at SHOW-licious Craft Showcase!! Martihttp://sew-licious.blogspot.com/
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  12. Stacey says: May 13, 2013 at 10:05 PM
    Adorable and clever idea Barb!Thanks for sharing!Stacey of Embracing Change
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  13. Shelly says: May 13, 2013 at 10:33 PM
    That is such a simple and cute idea! Consider it pinned!Shelly- minettesmaze.blogspot.comCohost Monday Pin Hop!
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  14. Elise@growcreative says: May 14, 2013 at 9:13 AM
    What a fun way to make a bird feeder! Cute!
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  15. Maegan L says: May 15, 2013 at 12:46 AM
    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.
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  16. annum ography says: May 15, 2013 at 8:17 AM
    What a cute and clever idea. Visiting from Adorned from Above blog hop.
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  17. Linda Nortje says: May 15, 2013 at 11:37 AM
    Love this! Really cool :-)LindaWith A Blast
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  18. D Stepp says: May 16, 2013 at 12:29 AM
    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
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  19. Angela Betlewicz says: May 16, 2013 at 2:15 PM
    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
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  20. Diana - FreeStyleMam says: May 16, 2013 at 3:43 PM
    Very cute!!
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  21. Angela says: May 17, 2013 at 12:09 AM
    Super cute! I'm loving the fun colors too! :)
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  22. Kim S. says: May 17, 2013 at 12:36 AM
    What a cute bird feeder! Definitely pinning this... Here from Ninth Street Notions.http://solaceamidthechaos.blogspot.com
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  23. Sandy Sandler says: May 17, 2013 at 10:03 PM
    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
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  24. Natasha In Oz says: May 17, 2013 at 10:11 PM
    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
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  25. Raising Reagan says: May 20, 2013 at 11:22 AM
    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 />
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  26. Lkekko says: May 21, 2013 at 9:37 AM
    What a great idea, will have to make a few.
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  27. CuteEverything.com says: June 18, 2013 at 4:32 PM
    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!
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  28. Amy Ellis says: May 8, 2014 at 6:58 PM
    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
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  29. Crystal says: May 17, 2014 at 4:52 PM
    This is so pretty!
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  30. bjac68 says: June 13, 2015 at 9:11 PM
    Thank you Karen! I LOVE mine. If you do it, please send me a picture. Thanks for stopping by.
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  31. Suzy says: April 4, 2016 at 11:12 AM
    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 Suzy recently posted...BLUE, BLUE AND MORE BLUE...My Profile
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    • Barb Camp says: April 6, 2016 at 8:07 AM
      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.
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  32. Daria (YourOrganizedLife.Org) says: April 5, 2016 at 9:21 AM
    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! Daria (YourOrganizedLife.Org) recently posted...Meal Plan Monday: Week Two of Easier Meal TimesMy Profile
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    • Barb Camp says: April 6, 2016 at 8:11 AM
      Thank you Daria, I really enjoy looking out my window at that colorful bird feeder. Thanks so much for stopping by. I appreciate it.
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  33. Sadie Seasongoods says: April 6, 2016 at 7:07 AM
    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/
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    • Barb Camp says: April 6, 2016 at 8:14 AM
      Hello, thank you for the invite I did visit and linkup. Have a great day.
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  34. Sherry says: April 10, 2016 at 4:32 PM
    How fun! The color pattern is perfect for outdoors. Thanks so much for sharing your project with us at Merry Monday. Sherry recently posted...Dark Chocolate Espresso Coffee Soda BrowniesMy Profile
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    • Barb Camp says: April 11, 2016 at 5:49 PM
      Thanks so much Sherry!I love my bird feeder!! Thanks for hosting every week. Barb
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  35. Linda at Mixed Kreations says: April 12, 2016 at 9:02 AM
    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. Linda at Mixed Kreations recently posted...Mason Jar Tissue HolderMy Profile
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    • Barb Camp says: April 14, 2016 at 8:05 PM
      Thank you so much Linda!!! I LOVE it! Your Mason Jar Tissue holder is pretty awesome too. Thanks for stopping by.
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  36. Bobbi says: May 27, 2017 at 2:18 AM
    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.
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    • Barb Camp says: May 27, 2017 at 6:50 AM
      Thanks, Bobbi! I LOVE watching the birds enjoy mine. Thanks for stopping by to let me know you liked it.
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  37. Lynn says: May 25, 2018 at 5:21 PM
    I bet if you used a soldering iron to melt a hole in the middle of the plastic plate that it would not chip!
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    • Barb Camp says: May 29, 2018 at 8:52 AM
      That's a good idea Lynn. Thanks!
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