Hey girl, hey! Aunt Criddy made one of these beautiful cup and saucer bird feeders for me years ago, and I enjoyed it so much. I saw some teacups in the thrift store and decided to make some. Check out the video below, or follow along here for all the steps!
Supplies:
Goodwill: Picture frame, teacups and saucers, metal pail
Milton’s Daughter: Debi’s Design Diary DIY Paint: White Swan
Amazon: DAP Rapid Fuse, sanding sponge Click here to check out my crafting essentials (This is an Amazon affiliate link and I may receive a small compensation for items purchased from this link.)
Any home improvement / hardware store: Minwax Polycrylic (Mine is matte)
Stash: Shutter slats
Let’s make it!
But first, let me tell you about that one in the back, yeah, the gray one. He is the RUDE rooster who chases me, then crows about his conquest after I run away. You’ll see him in my videos. He watches for me, then takes off chasing me! I can’t with this rooster, y’all!
Since the rooster is outside and I’m safe inside, I’m ready to craft!
I’ll be hanging the bird feeders in my garden, so I’ll spray the one in the frame with Polycrylic.
I painted the frame with Debi’s Design Diary DIY Paint in White Swan. I only put one coat on so it will be kinda shabby.
Once painted, I sanded it down just a bit with my sanding sponge.
I’m using various slats that I precut to make the surface. I’m using them “as is”, so I’m not painting them. My stapler is in the camper, so I’m just applying hot glue for the moment. I’ll come back and staple the slats in later because hot glue will not hold up outside.
Next, I just used DAP Rapid Fuse super glue to adhere the pieces to my surface. I just pressed down on the saucer until the glue was dry.
TIP: Do not mix hot glue with super glue! There is a chemical reaction that may be dangerous to breathe.
TIP: Drill holes in the metal pail so water will drain out.
I’m really loving how this turned out!
This next one is like the one Aunt Criddy made for me. I just put DAP glue on the areas that would be touching the saucer.
The handle is tilted, but that’s the only way this cup would adhere securely. Maybe choose a teacup without feet if you want the handle to lie straight up and down.
And just like that, we have two beautiful bird feeders to add to the garden!
Let me know in the comments if you have ever made a bird feeder with something unusual! I appreciate each and every one of you.
Thanks so much for stopping by,
XOXO-Erin
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