DIY Country Birdfeeder for Your Garden

Country Birdfeeder
I created this for my mom while visiting in North Carolina. With some simple stippling and basic shapes I created a pop of color that gave her garden a more welcoming feel.

 

What you'll need:

(1) Metal Water Bucket

(1) Package of Painters Markers

(1) Bag of bird seed

 

Step 1: Clean the bucket, and dry

Step 2: Use Painters to draw your design, and let dry

Step 3: Add seeds

See close-ups of my designs on Flickr

Enjoy your weekend!

Ashley

Refurb is the Word

Hello my crafty kin,

As I was driving home from the grocery store, I was struck with such as vision of rustic beauty that I had to stop and take a gander. Now I'm no picker, but when I saw this little rocking chair it cried out to me. So, I brought'er home, washed'er up, and gave'er a safe place to stay til' I could make a pretty woman out of her. I was particularly inspired by the metalwork under the arm of the chair, so after I get back from my vaca in the dacks I'll be priming and painting this little mama.

Here's what I've done so far:


First, I stripped off all the batting and fabric,
til only the supports were showing.

Then, I pulled out all the old nails and washed
it with Murphy's Oil Soap.

She's a little broken, but I think I can renew her yet!

Check out more of my recycled & refurbished projects at http://www.etsy.com/shop/HeartJewlery?section_id=7547111

Happy crafting,

Ashley