I am thrilled with how this bird feeder project turned out. Birds and Blooms magazine offered me an opportunity to create a garden art piece for their popular magazine. Being a practical person, I wanted the creation to serve a purpose, as well as provide a decorative element. I am a connoisseur of vintage hubcaps, and knew that this one would be the focal point. It would look fetching as is, or filled with water or bird seed.
All the components are attached on a threaded rod. The assembly is pretty darn easy. The rod slips into a section of pipe, which can be placed in a garden bed or a big potted container. A floor lamp base can also be a nifty base for your bird feeder to be free standing anywhere.
Birds and Blooms did a fantastic job of styling and photographing my bird feeder! Love that mossy green background against the metals. To find out how to make your own bird feeder, please go check out their September issue.
Tags: gardening, recycling, repurposing
August 23, 2010 at 7:13 AM |
Oh…they did do a beautiful job of styling…Nice job, Beth. It is so great to see it in print.
Lisa of Lisa’s Little House
August 23, 2010 at 10:57 AM |
FABulous job, Miss Beth! What a great idea! {and you know, I think I have some errant hubcaps that I got from your last garage sale around here somewhere… ;0) }
August 23, 2010 at 11:12 AM |
It was hard to part with my hubcap collection, but I knew you and Bob would treat them well!
August 23, 2010 at 8:16 PM |
very cool and beautiful at the same time . . . I just love it!! – liz
August 24, 2010 at 8:11 AM |
Hi Liz – Thanks for your nice comment. I admire your style a lot, so I am extra pleased you like the bird feeder.
August 29, 2010 at 4:45 PM |
that is sooooo cool Beth!
August 29, 2010 at 8:14 PM |
Thanks for the nice comment on my bird feeder, and dropping by my blog! Hope to see you at the Ruffles and Rust show or sooner on this junk lovers circuit of ours.