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Teacup Bird Feeder Repurposing Idea

I love finding pretty teapots and teacup and saucer sets when I go thrift store shopping. You can find some great sets for as little as $2.00 or a pretty pot for $5.00. I always wanted to make a teacup bird feeder and I finally got around to doing it. It’s the perfect project for spring. Oh… and it’s SUPER easy!

I also have to say, the birds in our area LOVE these! They’ve been constantly munching and my little family loves looking out the window and seeing them. Here is what you need.

Materials:

  • Teapot
  • Teacup and Saucer
  • Chain
  • Twine
  • Charms
  • Pliers (2)
  • Duct Tape (for teapot)
  • E6000 (for teacup and saucer)
  • Birdseed

These are the teacups and saucers I found while thrift shopping. Love the white and gold. I think we may have had similar ones when I was little.

Teacup Bird Feeder Thrift store Makeover

Simply glue the teacups to the saucer with the handle facing up and the teacup on its side. I weaved twine into the chain to make it sturdier.

Chain and Twine

I also added charms with some pliers to the chain.

Teacup Bird Feeder with Charms

I thought it was a nice touch… hopefully the birds think so too.

Teacup DIY Bird Feeder with Charms

Here are the teacup bird feeders. I made two.

Teacup Bird Feeder

Teacup Bird Feeder (4)

For the teapot, simply add a piece of duct tape inside the pot to close the hole to the spout. Fill it with bird seed, then hang it on its side. Here are a couple photos.

Teapot Bird Feeder

Teapot Bird Feeder Trash to Treasure

I thought these would make a great Mother’s Day gift or Teacher’s gift.

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  1. Natasha in Oz says

    May 31, 2015 at 4:34 pm

    This is such a cute idea! I wish I could try it but I’m pretty sure the possums would attack it before the birds could get to it!

    Great to find you via the Motivation Monday link up.

    Best wishes,
    Natasha in Oz

    Reply
    • Dinah Wulf says

      June 1, 2015 at 12:27 pm

      Hahaha!!! I’m not a fan of possums! Ever since one came threw my doggy door years ago, they freak me out!

      Reply
  2. Christine says

    June 1, 2015 at 7:00 am

    Beautiful feeder! love that it can be hung almost anywhere!

    Reply
    • Dinah Wulf says

      June 1, 2015 at 12:29 pm

      Thank you, Christine! The birds love it still! My daughter and I check it weekly and it needs a constant re-fill!

      Reply
  3. Rita Currie says

    June 1, 2015 at 10:09 am

    Love this site.. thanks

    Reply
    • Dinah Wulf says

      June 1, 2015 at 12:29 pm

      Thank you, Rita!

      Reply
  4. Karen says

    June 2, 2015 at 3:13 pm

    I just LOVE these! They really would make a beautiful gift, but I would keep them for myself!
    Thanks so much for sharing at Something to Talk About!
    Pinning!
    Karen

    Reply
    • Dinah Wulf says

      June 2, 2015 at 4:31 pm

      Thank you, Karen!

      Reply
  5. Laurie says

    June 3, 2015 at 6:39 am

    I love these! Makes such a beautiful bird feeder. Thank you for sharing your talents with us at Brag About It! Hope you’ll join us again next week!
    ~Laurie

    Reply
    • Dinah Wulf says

      June 3, 2015 at 7:36 am

      Thanks, Laurie!!

      Reply
  6. Nellie says

    June 4, 2015 at 6:40 pm

    Hi Dinah,
    this is my first time to visit and just loved your elegant and unique bird feeders, they are
    darling and what a great idea………………..
    Thanks for sharing this lovely idea,
    blessings, Nellie

    Reply
    • Dinah Wulf says

      June 4, 2015 at 7:16 pm

      Thank you SO much, Nellie! So glad you liked them!

      Reply
  7. Brandi Clevinger says

    June 5, 2015 at 6:02 pm

    Those are beautiful bird feeders! So simple and easy for me to do. How do they hold up when the birds put wait on the one with the cup and plate? Does it tip at all?

    Reply
    • Dinah Wulf says

      June 5, 2015 at 8:15 pm

      Thank you, Brandi! They don’t really tip, well maybe sway slightly, but the birds love it! We’ve filled it many times already.

      Reply
  8. Vickie @Vickie's Kitchen and Garden says

    June 7, 2015 at 10:09 am

    This would be a great teachers gift!

    Reply
  9. Vickie @Vickie's Kitchen and Garden says

    June 7, 2015 at 10:10 am

    I was so impressed I forgot to say thanks for sharing at the #HomeMattersParty

    Reply
  10. Joy @ Yesterfood says

    June 8, 2015 at 8:59 am

    Hi, Dinah! This will be one of my features at Treasure Box Tuesday tonight! LOVE IT! Thank you for linking up with us! 🙂

    Reply
  11. Sharon says

    August 19, 2015 at 3:54 pm

    I tried to do the cup and saucer bird feeder, but it didn’t seem like there was enough surface where the two touch for the glue to hold them together 🙁
    Love yours though

    Reply
    • Dinah Wulf says

      August 19, 2015 at 4:33 pm

      Hi Sharon,

      What kind of glue did you use? I’ve tried them all (Krazy, Gorilla, Elmer’s, you name it) and none of them worked except for E6000.

      Reply
  12. Sharon says

    August 20, 2015 at 6:06 am

    Oh thank you for your quick reply, I meant to say I did actually use E6000 – maybe I didn’t use enough . . . does it have to be a large glob ? I will try again, because I think these are SO cute!!

    Reply
    • Dinah Wulf says

      August 20, 2015 at 8:05 am

      Yes! Maybe try a little more. It will dry clear. Let me know how it goes! Crossing my fingers!! 🙂

      Reply
  13. Ann says

    September 7, 2015 at 6:26 pm

    Beautiful bird feeders ,so elegant.

    Reply
    • Dinah Wulf says

      September 8, 2015 at 7:14 am

      Thank you, Ann!

      Reply
  14. ck says

    June 14, 2016 at 11:28 pm

    They make me sooo happy!

    Reply
    • Dinah Wulf says

      June 15, 2016 at 6:21 am

      It makes me happy that this makes you happy!! Ha!

      Reply

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