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A few projects that are truly For The Birds!

junkermidge, member

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Fun purse with wooden button perch.

Made from a vintage canteen, miscellaneous hole and perch. 

Vintage globe and polyed to death, but it still probably won't last more than a season or two.  But it is fun! The perch is a little tilted because I forgot to account for the curvature of the earth.  Whoops!

 

Old vintage lunch pail with holes on each end (though it's not a duplex), and fork and spoon perches.

Vintage cracker box, misc. hole and perch.

Fun purse with wooden button perch.

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I've been playing around with some ideas for unconventional birdhouses.  And since this is the day when we all start to wonder when spring will arrive, I thought it'd be a good time to post.  There are more I'll be posting as spring draws nearer.

They definitely would show better hanging from a tree limb (note to self: maybe I should hang a tree limb in my shop, I need to continually work on display skills), but right now we've got a lot of snow.  So, sorry the setting isn't great.       

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doggbo writes: I am always for the birds. Posted: 10:25 am on November 5th

doggbo writes: I am always for the birds. Posted: 10:24 am on November 5th

TGTG writes: Ok, these are ALL fabulous but the globe takes the cake for me. LOVE IT!

JennyK Posted: 2:55 pm on February 17th

QueenofGreen writes: How cute, Midge! Just in time to begin thinking yard decor and bird-invitations. I'll scrounge in my garage for items for birdhouses, now.
Beth Posted: 11:29 am on February 8th

bubbasmom writes: These are great! I love them.Guess I have to go find some candidates in all my junk and make myself a few.I know I have a lunchbox like that and maybe a childs lunchbox too.I saw one made from a 3lb coffee can a few years ago. Posted: 10:37 pm on February 6th

Chovey writes: Oh, these are so cute! spring is right around the corner! Loved the lunchbox especially! what are the holes made from?
cynthia Posted: 9:22 pm on February 6th

gilswife writes: WOW!!!Now thats a cute idea!!! Bet the Birds love their sweet little homes!!! .... Donna Posted: 8:29 pm on February 6th

CottageElements writes: Midge, these turned out great! I particulary love the globe one. It makes me laugh. Thanks for sharing!

Lani Posted: 5:56 pm on February 4th

junkermidge writes: Glad you like these. They are fun and I've got a few more good ones that didn't photograph well so they'll be in the next round. I'm still experimenting.

As far as the hole goes, I thought I could just drill a hole, but it wasn't clean like when you drill wood. So I had to scrounge around for things to trim some of the holes. I'm not even sure what everything was. But one is a plumbing piece that goes at bottom of bathroom sink, and there was another piece from our plumbing box. I also used the round piece behind a doorknob (but the hole is a bit small). I'm still on the lookout for possibilities.

Midge Posted: 5:42 pm on February 3rd

piecesofthepast writes: These are really cool! I'm with Tuttibelle...what did you use for the holes? My favorite is the tin one. Posted: 3:23 pm on February 3rd

bridiemurphy writes: Fabulous! Can't believe I missed this when you first posted! They're brilliant. A friend of mine also made a birdhouse out of an old camera bag -- had an ideal spot for drilling the opening...

BUT, your globe is pure brilliance! I will shamelessly copy this idea...TODAY!

Thanks for the delightful ideas, Midge Posted: 9:19 am on February 3rd

JunkArchitect writes: This has to be a first! I’ve never seen bird houses created like this before…these are so cool. Posted: 11:08 pm on February 2nd

Momto5dogs writes: Great ideas! Posted: 6:34 pm on February 2nd

LuAnn writes: WOW these are great. Each one unique in it's own way. Great job.

LuAnn Posted: 6:23 pm on February 2nd

MelHow writes: I am not entirely sure which is my favorite - either the canteen or the globe - (I have an over sized globe collection (as in lots of globes but some are small and some are large - I just border on having to many altogether)) Posted: 5:24 pm on February 2nd

Junk_Sophisticate writes: You are one amazing lady, Midge. Your innovative bird homes are awesome!
Candy Posted: 4:32 pm on February 2nd

irishrovr writes: I love the way you think spring and turn those positive thoughts into something wonderful!

Eileen http://ruralwisconsin.blogspot.com/ Posted: 2:38 pm on February 2nd

fellowjunker writes: Junkermidge
I am so impressed with your creative bird houses....they are absolutely adorable!!!!
xojanis Posted: 12:16 pm on February 2nd

NDJunkGirl writes: Junkermidge - Okay, I love these...how clever and creative! I can't decide which one I like more! Great ideas and thanks for sharing. Andrea Posted: 10:29 am on February 2nd

Tuttibelle writes: The purse is the best! What did you use for an opening on these? Posted: 10:08 am on February 2nd

chiccottagejunk writes: Midge, these are terrific. I suppose we all have a few odds and ends lying around the could become bird houses. Thanks so much for sharing these super ideas! Posted: 9:20 am on February 2nd

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