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    Home » Crafts » Chic DIY Bird Feeder: Tea Cup and Candle Holder Repurpose Idea

    Chic DIY Bird Feeder: Tea Cup and Candle Holder Repurpose Idea

    Modified: Jun 6, 2023 by Kathy Owen
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    How to make a DIY bird feeder using vintage teacups and an iron candle holder.

    Can you believe this is my first bird feeder project? I often see upcycled bird feeders on Pinterest and love all the creative ideas. Well, I finally bought a piece that inspired my first DIY bird feeder. I have a short and sweet tutorial, and today is Thrift Store Decor Tour Day. Yay!

    candle holder to repurpose into bird feeder

    The candle holder was my inspiration piece. It is made out of iron and has pretty teardrop crystals. The candle holder came from my favorite junk shop, and the cost was $2, so it was a deal. 

    metal chain hanger for flower pots or bird feeders

    When shopping with Sofi in Dollar Tree one day, I spotted a display of plant hangers. I thought about all the things I could do with them, so I bought a bunch. Using one of them today.

    vintage tea cups from the thrift store

    Then there were these tea cups that have been sitting on a shelf in the workshop for ages. I bought them at the thrift store because I loved the design and the colors. 

     

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    I decided to use one of the saucers and one of the tea cups to make the bird feeder. I glued the saucer to the top of the candle holder using my favorite Gorilla Glue.

    Gorilla Glue for DIY projects

    Then I glued the tea cup to the saucer.

    how to use a metal chain hanger from Dollar Tree for bird feeders

    Once the glue was dry, I attached the black chain plant hanger to the loops on the candle holder.

    Bird feed from Walmart

    Next, I filled the tea cup and saucers with bird seed.

     

    how to make a decorative hanging bird feeder

    The one tea cup and saucer looked a little lonely on the candle holder, so I added another cup and saucer set, gluing them on also. 

    Chic DIY Bird Feeder Tea Cup and Candle Holder Repurpose Idea

    Now isn't that sweet! The whole thing with the plant chain and the tall candle holder really makes the hanging bird feeder long. It looks awesome hanging from the dogwood tree in our front yard. 

    DIY tea cup bird feeder with tear drop crystals

    DIY tea cup bird feeder with teardrop crystals

    I situated the tea cups so the handles are not directly over each other. One side of the tea cup has a colorful bouquet of flowers, and then around the rest of the rim are small yellow flowers.

    DIY Bird Feeder Made With Tea Cups and a Candle Holder

    The vintage tea cups and saucers were made in Japan.

    how to make a DIY hanging bird feeder

    Now I'm just waiting on the birds to show up. Surely they will. I've never had a bird feeder, so I don't know the deal.

    red bird feeder

    If you like this bird feeder see how I converted the red painted wood bird feeder into a planter.....DIY Hanging Flower Pot Not For The Birds

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    If you have the time please leave a comment before heading out on the tour. Take the Thrift Store Decor Tour by clicking the links below the "before" makeovers photo collage.....

    thrift store decor May 2023

    Thrift Store Decor Tour....
    DIY Plastic Candle Holders - Domestically Speaking
    Vintage Wall Shelf With Towel Rods - My Repurposed Life
    DIY Bird Feeder - Petticoat Junktion (you are here)
    Mid-Century Modern Coasters - Sadie Seasongoods
    Thrift Store Wooden Candle Sconce Repurpose - Organized Clutter
    Easy Thrift Store Projects to Upcycle for Home Decor - Reinvented Delaware
    Thrift or Dollar Store DIY Spring Wreath - Shop At Blu

    DIY Tea Cup Bird Feeder

     

    As always, thanks for being here, Kathy

    Kathy Owen
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    Author: Kathy Owen (Petticoat Junktion)
    Kathy is the founder of PetticoatJunktion.com, a home décor blog focused on repurposing and upcycling furniture, old hardware, rusty stuff, and thrifty finds into unique home décor. Kathy’s projects have been featured on the Home Depot Blog, Plaid Crafts, Behr Designer Series, and in numerous magazines. Read more about Kathy here.

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    Comments

    1. EVA

      June 04, 2023 at 10:30 am

      WOW......love the bird feeder I am in a Garden Club and always looking for things to make to raffle will be using your idea Thank You for sharing.......

      Reply
    2. Donna via Funky Junk Interiors

      May 19, 2023 at 4:42 pm

      Now that's one elegant bird feeder! Love the stacked tea cup variation and the candle holder just glams it right up! Really cute, Kathy!

      Reply
      • Kathy Owen

        May 19, 2023 at 9:06 pm

        Thank you Donna!

    3. Kippi at Home

      May 19, 2023 at 10:03 am

      I adore your teacup birdfeeder. I found your post on a Morning Cup of Joe.

      Have a great weekend,
      Kippi

      Reply
    4. Maryann

      May 17, 2023 at 1:14 pm

      Great idea! I always find the prettiest teacups and this is a great way to use them.

      Reply
    5. gail

      May 12, 2023 at 3:14 pm

      That's just so darn cute Kathy! Birdfeeder? hmmmm I don't think I've ever made one either.
      We plan on feeding the birds at our new recreation property that we fondly call "the hideaway". 🙂

      I may have to make one!

      pinned!
      gail

      Reply
    6. Naomi S Shelton

      May 11, 2023 at 6:35 pm

      That is so charming. If the crystals are a deterent as Jennie suggests I think that even if you removed them the feeder would look elegant. Great idea, Kathy!

      Reply
      • Kathy Owen

        May 11, 2023 at 9:23 pm

        I agree. Thanks Naomi

    7. Cindy Rust

      May 11, 2023 at 1:44 pm

      This is just the cutest bird feeder Kathy!! Pinned!

      Reply
    8. Jennie

      May 10, 2023 at 9:33 pm

      The glint from the crystals may deter birds. I hang wind chime shaped lines of crystals to deter hawks, black black birds, crows, and mocking birds. The crystals don’t seem to deter the hummingbirds. So this year I have 5 little hummingbirds, a Gila woodpecker that lives in a cactus 2 doors down. He come to see me because my grass in loaded with worms. I buy fishing worms and make sure they have areas to burrow under the grass. Our lizard residents take care of yucky bugs so I never have to spray. We live in the desert South West where water is scarce, so we created a very small oasis for birds and lizards we love to help and protect from being eaten.

      Reply
      • Kathy Owen

        May 11, 2023 at 9:18 am

        Oh wow, that sounds lovely! Thank you for the comment.

    9. Fonda

      May 10, 2023 at 9:20 am

      Black oil sunflower seeds would have been a better choice for attracting more birds in the wild, like cardinals, chickadees, etc.

      Reply
      • Kathy Owen

        May 10, 2023 at 9:06 pm

        Thanks for the info Fonda. Now I have to go buy that kind of seeds. I haven't seen a single bird out there.

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