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I am soooooo in LOVE with today’s project. I love being able to use common things in an uncommon way. I guess you would classify me as a very eclectic person. Anyway, I’ll get back on track now. Here is a tutorial for a Candy Jar Bird Feeder:
To start you need to gather your supplies:
Supplies Needed:
A Candy Jar
A Glass cylinder vase bought from Dollar Tree
Glass Paint- Note- I did NOT end up using the one pictured above. It wasn’t transparent enough for me. I used Plaid Gallery Glass. See the picture below.
A bag of different sized marble filler
Glue- I used Household goop- You want something clear
Paint Brush
Clear Protective Spray- not shown
Beads
Wire
To begin paint your candy jar and let dry. I wanted a colored candy dish and couldn’t find one. So I decided to paint one.
Add your glass marbles to the cylinder glass vase.
Add a generous amount of glue.
Very carefully put all the pieces together. Note: The pieces will slide so check often to make sure it doesn’t move off center.
Next take about an arms length of wire and begin to wrap around the handle on the lid. I wrapped it around 6-7 times.
Add beads if you choose. I did 3 beads on each side. At the top twist it 5-6 times around and add a few more beads to the top. I added some glue to the wire and the beads so that it would hang properly. Let dry overnight.
Add your birdseed and hang in your favorite spot. I hung mine right outside my kitchen window so when I do dishes I can watch the birds eat.
I am in LOVE with this project!!! This would make a great gift. I also have a girlfriend who just moved into a new house. This might be a fun gift for her. The possibilities are endless.
Happy Creating!!!
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Barb!!!! This is FABULOUS!!!!! What an amazing creations!! It's too pretty to go outside! heheThanks so much for sharing at The DIY Dreamer.. From Dream To Reality!!
Thank you Christine! The birds seem to enjoy it. The bird seed is already gone.
This is so fun!
Thank you Marilyn!
I have to say that I really like this! I love making things with cheap glass too.
Thanks Beth! It was a very simple, inexpensive project.
I love this! If the squirrels wouldn't decimate it in a NY minute, I would totally make one of these. Thanks so much for sharing on Tout It Tuesday!
Thanks so much for your comment. We don't seem to have a squirrel problem. Could be the cats and dog keep them away.
Same here I so love this project. It is colorful and just cheap we can find any kind of sizes for candy jar or jars depending on how creative I will become hehe. Thanks for the idea.Pink Tulips
Kim,The possibilities are endless. If you make something share it with me. I'd love to see it. Thanks for the comment.
love it!
Thanks! I love it as well as the birds. They've already wiped my seed out.
How fun, that is so pretty! Thanks so much for sharing this at Pin It and Win It Wednesday! Hope you will join us again tomorrow evening!
This is so cute. I would love if you shared it on my linky party!Thanks Marcie @ <a href="http://www.IGottaTryThat.comwww.IGottaTryThat.com<br />http://www.igottatrythat.com/p/blog-hop-linky-colde.html
Marcie, I did share it at your linky party. Thanks for the invite.
This is super cute.
Thanks Kerstie!!
What a fun idea – love that you painted it! The birds will be flocking to your feeder!Glad to see it at our party.Kelly
Thanks Kelly. I appreciate it.
So sorry, somehow your comment slipped by me. So glad I can share at Pin It and Win It. Thank you for visiting and your comment.
When it comes to display containers for any kind of retail store or restaurant, the options seem endless. Candy jars are especially popular choices because they are so versatile. They can hold a multitude of different kinds of merchandise not just candy and when they're empty you can simply refill them or use them for another purpose entirely.
I love your bird feeder idea. I cannot wai to try it.
That is an adorable birdfeeder…and keeps some of the candy dishes out of the landfill. I am going to be making this for sure!
This looks so pretty and useful too. 🙂 Great idea. Thank you for posting. Gentle Joy
Super cute idea! Love this bird feeder!We would love for you to come and link up at Your Designs This Time, Mondays 8:00am EST. http://www.elizabethjoandesigns.com
I would really love to make this for my mom, this mother's day. How practical is it though? Meaning, a high wind comes along, will it hold up. You said you put it outside your window, does it hit your window? I just fear it breaking or breaking a window. Any feed back will be helpful. Thank you!!
I love this idea, but I know the squirrels would knock it down in a heartbeat. It’s too cute to come crashing down in a million pieces.