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Bird Feeder


I've had a "Bird Feeder" sitting out back by the creek for about 4 years now that attracted many different varieties of birds, but time has taken it's toll on this well used feeder....




My first thought was to replace it with a new one, but no, I think "I'll try to save it"..


It was falling apart so I filled in the screw holes with wood putty, and put in new screws.. Should I just clean it up? No, I let me paint it a bright color.. maybe the birds will find it?


First I gave it a good scrub down...I even had to displace a "Wasp nest" that took over the inside. 
It has always been just wood and this time I had the idea to 'make it colorful'.. so I used some 'outdoor primer' and then some yellow and red craft paint. After I let it dry for several hours I put on a "Top coat, outdoor Sealer" so the weather would not hurt it further!





It's going to hang in a tree, or go back out on the bench so I did not want to get too fancy with the decorations, but it would look good with a design on it.. hmmmmm?
Oh well, lets just hang it on the tree for now...




It's pretty far from the "Garden Bench". I wonder if the birds will find it?
I know the "Squirrels" did... I found them, this morning, hanging on it trying
to get to the seed....Sorry guys, it's off limits! The (My) Squirrels are very well fed, on a regular basis.
 I buy huge bags of "Peanuts" for them.. Yes, I spoil my critters!

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20 comments:

  1. Linda @ A La CarteJuly 14, 2010 at 1:26 PM

    Cute makeover....love the bright colors in the garden!

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  2. the cape on the cornerJuly 14, 2010 at 2:21 PM

    good for you, i seriously think i would have thrown it out! it's the cleaning of the icky things and the insects that do me in. love the bright colors, too!

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  3. GrannyJuly 14, 2010 at 2:23 PM

    Thanks for saving the birdhouse. It looks great. One more item that was saved from the landfill.

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  4. AnonymousJuly 14, 2010 at 5:02 PM

    You saved it! It looks better than new. Excellent!!! Thank you for sharing this bragable on the boardwalk!

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  5. DebbieJuly 14, 2010 at 9:47 PM

    Great save! My mom has some that are in need of a makeover. I noticed them today. I will show her yours for inspiration.

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  6. LourieJuly 15, 2010 at 12:25 AM

    How adorable! Good job.

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  7. AnonymousJuly 15, 2010 at 7:11 AM

    It just happens we have one like that. The birds don't seem to mind how delapidated it is, but it would sure brighten things up. Great VTT.
    QMM

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  8. ColoradoladyJuly 15, 2010 at 8:23 AM

    Oh, it looks great! much better than a new one! Have a great VTT!

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  9. LVJuly 15, 2010 at 10:02 AM

    You did the right thing in redoing this little bird feeder. It still is the first that you enjoyed. Just got a little makeup added. I am sure the birds will appreciate your efforts.

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  10. fitty's pinky rose cottageJuly 15, 2010 at 11:26 AM

    job well done! the bird feeder looks good now!

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  11. BetteJuly 15, 2010 at 9:54 PM

    Great job rescuing that birdhouse!

    You link it up at my Backyard Link Party!

    http://frugalmomx3.blogspot.com/

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  12. MichelleJuly 16, 2010 at 7:10 AM

    I love that you decided to save it and I love that you spoil your critters! Visiting from NFF-

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  13. FaithJuly 16, 2010 at 9:23 AM

    Hi, found you at Girl Creative friendly Friday...your blog title caught my eye. the bird house came out very nice....have a wonderful w/e.

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  14. FaithJuly 16, 2010 at 10:08 AM

    Thanks for stopping by my place...it is always nice to meet new friends...it is what blogging is all about...looking forward to talking to you again soon...

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  15. JamieJuly 16, 2010 at 12:32 PM

    I love that you cleaned up the old one. It looks great!

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  16. Jen @ tatertotsandjello.comJuly 16, 2010 at 7:43 PM

    Very cute - I love the colors you used!

    XOXO
    jen

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  17. Anita @ GoingALittleCoastalJuly 17, 2010 at 11:54 AM

    Great job bringing life back into the old bird feeder! I'm sure the birds are lovin you.

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  18. Sally Annie MagundyJuly 17, 2010 at 3:12 PM

    Great save and redo job! (with a little pest control thrown in too, wow!)

    Happy VTT,
    Sally

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  19. The Pennington PointJuly 18, 2010 at 5:11 PM

    I love a trash to treasure story. I would have tossed it....I am impressed that you saved it and made it look better than new. Thanks for visiting my blog. Feel free to email me with questions if you decide to paint your floor. What's the worst that can happen...you hate it and get new carpet? :) Lisa~

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  20. Holly LefevreJuly 22, 2010 at 2:23 AM

    I am tickled pink any time I can save something and give it new life. Great job!

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