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DIY Bird Bath

March 31, 2012 by Chris

I have signed on as a “brand ambassador” (not making that up) for Lowes Creative Ideas, and I was given a monthly challenge to create something for the birds. Literally. Fun, no?

DIY birdbath

I wanted something neutral that would blend into the landscaping, so I found these three materials–a plant stand, a water tray from a large planter, and a fern.

bird bath tutorial

Using my vinyl cutter, I cut out a branch with some birds on it. This way the birds will feel at home. Or they’ll panic at the thought of two of their own drowning in the water.

vinyl birds

I adhered it to the bottom of the tray and sealed it with some polyurethane to keep it on.

vinyl birds on branch

Once that was dry, I used a few dabs of liquid nails (forgot a picture) and centered it on the plant stand.

decorative bird bath

It needed a little more “fluff”, so I simply placed the stand over the fern. And there you have it! A decorative, natural-looking bird bath.

DIY bird bath

You may notice that the placement of the bath is a little odd. While it was 84 degrees here last week, it turned into freezing rain when I decided to take pictures. The photographic conditions were less than ideal. Wanna see what was behind me? Only in Michigan.

freezing rain

Disclosure: Lowe’s provided me with a gift card to showcase this project this month as part of their Lowe’s Creative Ideas Bloggers’ team.

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Well, hello. Ahem. Allow myself to introduce..my..self. My name is Chris! And I’m a blogger! I got into blogging after spending months reading all the inspiration that is found in blogland. I thought to myself, “Self, I can do this. I might have something to offer too!” And so it began...
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Well, hello. Ahem. Allow myself to introduce..my..self. My name is Chris! And I’m a blogger! I got into blogging after spending months reading all the inspiration that is found in blogland. I thought to myself, “Self, I can do this. I might have something to offer too!” And so it began...

Comments

  1. Courtenay says

    March 31, 2012 at 4:36 pm

    We got that storm here in SW Ontario too. It was crazy! I love your little bird bath. So much better than those weird plastic ones that are supposed to look like stone. Very creative!

    • Chris says

      March 31, 2012 at 9:19 pm

      I know, right? I’ve never had a birdbath for that same reason. Perhaps this one will work. 🙂

  2. Joanna says

    March 31, 2012 at 5:16 pm

    What an adorable idea!
    xx
    Joanna

    • Chris says

      March 31, 2012 at 9:19 pm

      Thank you, Joanna!!

  3. Jill Flory says

    March 31, 2012 at 5:27 pm

    Very cute! Great idea 🙂

  4. Lesley says

    March 31, 2012 at 5:57 pm

    Good for you! This is quite stunning!

    • Chris says

      March 31, 2012 at 9:20 pm

      Thank you, Lesley! I appreciate you stopping by!

  5. Cyd says

    March 31, 2012 at 6:04 pm

    I love that Lowe’s Crative Ideas mag – Congrats on your participation! The birdbath is adorable. I may need to try this one out….

    • Cyd says

      March 31, 2012 at 6:05 pm

      **creative** because spelling matters

    • Chris says

      March 31, 2012 at 9:18 pm

      I wonder if the “Crative” magazine would be better than the “Creative” one. 😉 Kudos to you for caring about the correction! Thanks for stopping by, Cyd!

  6. Allie B says

    March 31, 2012 at 7:13 pm

    Don’t you just love MI? I’m praying for the farmers! What area do you live in? I’m in the Grand Rapids area. It has been such a CRAZY winter!! Congrats on your partnership with Lowes!

    • Chris says

      March 31, 2012 at 9:17 pm

      We’re neighbors, Allie B! I live in Rockford. And yes…poor farmers. I was watching a story on them on the news the other day. However, I won’t complain about our mild winter. 🙂

  7. Laura at Top This Top That says

    March 31, 2012 at 7:46 pm

    what a super fantastic idea!
    laura

  8. Linda@limeinthe coconut says

    March 31, 2012 at 8:20 pm

    …Clever clever girl you! Gotta tell you though….we use those SAME plant stands to hold huge bowls of food and water for our Great Danes….just sayin’

    • Chris says

      March 31, 2012 at 9:16 pm

      Ok that’s hilarious. I never would have thought of that! Quite brilliant of you, Linda. May have to steal that idea. 🙂

  9. jessica@fourgenerationsoneroof says

    April 1, 2012 at 9:25 pm

    Great idea. You just made me think about adhering those cute little birds to a fun dish I have 🙂

    • Chris says

      April 1, 2012 at 11:16 pm

      Well there ya go. Mission accomplished, Jessica! 🙂

  10. nuvali laguna says

    April 12, 2012 at 3:55 am

    Great idea. very creative.

    Alvin

  11. Barbara Grooms says

    April 13, 2012 at 3:05 pm

    Love your idea for a bird bath. You know how much I love birds. Will have to copy this myself. Love it! Mom

  12. Reggie Kilgore says

    May 8, 2012 at 8:40 pm

    Your bird bath project was simple but yet elegant. This bird bath will fit in almost any landscape setting. Great Job!

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