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DIY Bird Feeders from Natural and Recycled Materials

By Julie Finn On June 18, 2013 · Add Comment
What's more charming than feeding the birds? Not a lot! And who wants to buy a fancy, expensive bird feeder? Not me! To make it feeding the birds more fun, don't fret yourself dropping the big bucks on pricey specialty bird feeders, not when there are so many great DIY bird feeders to build. From silverware to coconuts, cracked teacups to fallen tree limbs, you'll find that a lot of natural or recycled pieces that you already have can be utilized to make sturdy, attractive, useful bird feeders.
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Feeding the Birds: Yarn-Wrapped Suet Cake Tutorial

On June 17, 2013 By Julie Finn
yarn-wrapped suet cake bird feeder
Got some stash yarn? Bonus points if it's tangled! If you've got yarn, and the few ingredients needed to make suet, here's a tutorial for a yarn-wrapped suet cake--easy to make, easy to wrap, simple to hang, fun to watch when the birds find it.
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The Great Destash: How to Clean Out Your Craft Room

On June 15, 2013 By Becky Striepe
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Have you been wanting to destash your craft supplies but weren't sure where to start? Check out how I reduced my crafty stash by more than half!
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Create an Easy and Eco-Friendly Centerpiece With Only 5 Items

On June 14, 2013 By Bonnie Getchell
Create an Easy and Eco-Friendly Centerpiece With Only 5 Items
Here are 5 items (that you probably have around your home) that can help you create an easy and eco-friendly centerpiece that rocks!
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How To: Recycled Map Art

On June 13, 2013 By Bonnie Getchell
How To: Recycled Map Art
I've seen recycled map art projects all over Pinterest and I was just waiting for an opportunity to create one, too. After returning from Guatemala this week, I was inspired to make my own eco-friendly version!
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