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Upcycle A Light Into A Birdfeeder

By Manuela Williams

I’m so happy to  have a special guest post for you today from my very creative friend Kathy! She’s sharing an amazing upcycle project that I know you’re going to want to make. I do!

Hi, I’m Kathy from Creative Home Expressions! I am so pleased to be guest posting here on Manuela’s blog today ~ thank you so much for the invite, Manuela!

Easy-DIY-bird-feeder

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A couple of months before we moved {back in 2011} I found this light fixture at the Restore. For some reason I thought there was a light in the small entryway at the condo we were moving to {there isn’t} and I thought this would fit in nicely. It has been sitting in the attic since we moved in and I just found it again when I was getting the Christmas stuff down.

upcyle a light into a birdfeeder

I couldn’t help but think that it might make for a good bird feeder. Especially since I’ve wanted to get a couple for the little trees outside our condo. It needs a base and I found this gold charger/tray in the pantry closet. 

charger base for birdfeeder

It hasn’t been used for anything in a long time so I thought it might work for this project. 

holes drilled in charger plate

After explaining to my handy hubby what I was looking to do, he took the glass out for me, drilled holes in the platter and was able to attach the light to the platter {using the screws that were part of the fixture}. 

upcycled light fixture

I sprayed it with Ace spray paint in Ivory and found an “S” hook that I had and hung it from one of the little trees in the front of our condo.

DIY birdfeeder

A little bird seed and it is all ready for some feathered visitors!

diy bird feeder project

Isn’t that a great upcycle project! Kathy always has lots of wonderful DIY, trash-to-treasure projects on her blog. Be sure to go visit her at  Creative Home Expressions!

 

 

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Filed Under: DIY Projects, DIY Projects, Tutorials Tagged With: DIY projects, upcycling

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Comments

  1. Pamela Gordon says

    March 27, 2013 at 9:08 am

    That is very cute and clever! A smart idea. Thanks for sharing this today.

  2. Lara says

    March 27, 2013 at 10:14 am

    What a great idea!

  3. Melanie says

    March 27, 2013 at 10:53 am

    That is absolutely amazing! Thanks for sharing.

  4. Debbie says

    March 27, 2013 at 12:51 pm

    I love this idea, and I’m pinning it! I don’t have any extra fixtures yet, but I’m planning to replace some in the near future.

  5. Bev says

    March 27, 2013 at 1:06 pm

    How creative! Why didn’t I think of that!

  6. Martina says

    March 27, 2013 at 2:13 pm

    Oh my gosh I love it!!! Cute cute cute!

  7. Cynthia says

    March 27, 2013 at 2:38 pm

    Kathy, this is too cute and clever. I love it!!

    Cynthia

  8. Jane says

    March 27, 2013 at 2:43 pm

    This is amazing! And so pretty, too! I never would have thought of this myself…thanks, Kathy!

    XO,
    Jane

  9. Theresa H. Roach says

    March 27, 2013 at 2:46 pm

    LOVE it:) Great use of some old pieces that needed a new life! Have a blessed week, HUGS!

  10. Elizabeth says

    March 27, 2013 at 2:48 pm

    Kathy, You truly are a genius! This is such a clever and beautiful idea. Happy Easter! Elizabeth

  11. Gail says

    March 27, 2013 at 2:55 pm

    How cute! I love this idea….I’m pinning!!

  12. Deanna says

    March 27, 2013 at 3:07 pm

    That is so clever!

    I like using things in new ways. Great project!

  13. Brenda Kula-Pruitt says

    March 27, 2013 at 4:51 pm

    What a great idea! Waste not and all that…
    Brenda

  14. Penny says

    March 27, 2013 at 4:59 pm

    That is so clever! We have too many squirrels here for that, darn! I have to use a regular squirrel proof feeder. I like Kathy’s much better!

  15. Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says

    March 27, 2013 at 5:00 pm

    Thanks for having me, Manuela! And thank you to everyone for your nice comments! : )

  16. Celestina Marie says

    March 27, 2013 at 5:13 pm

    Hi Kathy, You are brilliant. I just love your repurposed creation. Simply wonderful. Such a nice feature here. I just pinned this too. Still new to Pinterest as of yesterday but I am having fun already!

    Hi Manuela, Nice to meet you too and I so enjoyed my visit here to your lovely blog.

    Happy Easter,
    Hugs, Celestina Marie

  17. jp says

    March 27, 2013 at 5:56 pm

    Well, well, well…aren’t you a clever one? What a great re-cycling creation…you rate girl!

  18. Lorraine@MissFlibbertigibbet says

    March 27, 2013 at 6:18 pm

    That ai SUCH a clever up cycle! I love it!

  19. Judy Clark says

    March 27, 2013 at 6:20 pm

    What a cute idea and great use of recycled items.

    Judy

  20. SheilaG @ Plum Doodles says

    March 27, 2013 at 6:23 pm

    Brilliant, Miss Smarty Pants! I love it! You’ll probably be quickly changing the name to squirrel feeder, though, if they’re anything like here! 🙂

  21. Judy says

    March 27, 2013 at 6:28 pm

    Kathy that is such a cute project. Great job seeing the potential.

  22. Vee says

    March 27, 2013 at 7:53 pm

    It’s darling. Love these creative gals who can think outside the box.

  23. lynn at shabby story says

    March 27, 2013 at 8:13 pm

    this is such a clever idea, kathy! thanks for sharing!

  24. Little Miss Maggie says

    March 28, 2013 at 12:26 am

    What a terrific idea. I love old lights and this was a great repurpose project.

  25. Cindy says

    March 28, 2013 at 9:40 am

    Very good idea! It looks perfect with the white paint too.

  26. Shelia says

    March 28, 2013 at 4:15 pm

    Hi Manuela! You are the most clever one! I love this and it looks fabulous! Thank you so much for popping in to see me and have a blessed Easter.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia 😉

  27. Carolynn @ Chenille Cottage says

    March 28, 2013 at 5:16 pm

    How, I love all the wonderful tips you pass on, Manuela. Your guest hostess is so clever and resourceful! Love the bird feeder!
    Have a happy day, my friend,
    Carolynn xo

  28. Children of Eve says

    March 28, 2013 at 9:02 pm

    Wow, that is wonderful. You definitely have an unique eye for seeing the possible.

  29. Carol says

    March 29, 2013 at 1:49 am

    Such a creative idea. I would be afraid to put a bird feeder in our yard. The birds sometimes wake me up they are so loud and there are so many. If we added a bird feeder, I think my yard would look like “The Birds”.

  30. trish says

    April 4, 2013 at 9:23 pm

    So cute and clever! :0)

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