Thursday, June 26, 2014

~Hanging Macrame Bird Feeder and Simple & Sweet Fridays #121~

I've been wanting to make a project with macrame.
Something simple for the garden.
I had the perfect spot for it under our Birch tree.
We've had so many birds this year,
I knew we can always use another bird feeder.
I used a 9" inch clay saucer and a 12" inch wreath.
Some mixed wooden beads from Michael's. 
I cut 6 pieces of jute twine about 80" inches long.
I had made projects in the 70's using macrame.
I needed a refresher lesson so I looked up macrame knots on the internet. You can make it in any design you'd like.
I wanted something easy. 
I did an alternating square knots and then
 added 3 beads every 2" inches.
Tied it altogether at the top, then added a hook to hang it from.
Then added the saucer in the center.
I love the look of fresh cuttings from the garden.
I added some of the birch branches to it...
Fresh flowers and some herbs.
Can't wait to see what kind of birds come.
I found a great buy this week at Trader Joe's.
Lavender for $3.49 a bundle.
Love that store!

Can't wait to see all your inspiring projects
 you've been working on this week!!



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32 comments:

  1. Thank you Jody for featuring my find on your beautiful blog and thanks for sharing your bird feeder xxx

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  2. Oh, the birdfeeder is beautiful. Love it.

    Hugs from here

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  3. Thanks so much for the party!!

    LOVE the bird feeder!!

    Hugs,
    Debbie

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  4. I remember having a macrame hanger years and years ago, inside the house. What a great idea and how pretty it turned out.

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  5. Thanks for featuring our garden room. We are loving the new look in the garden.

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  6. Love the bird feeder :-)
    Thanks for featuring my pot of herbs and zinnias. I have been cutting both!

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  7. Hi Jody,

    The fresh cuttings from your beautiful and bountiful garden are the crowning glory on this pretty macrame bird feeder! Also, lovely features today! Thanks for hosting and have a marvellous weekend!

    Poppy

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  8. Jody,

    Thank you for featuring my bee tablescape. I love your bird feeder. Have a great day!

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  9. Just linked up for your fun party. Love seeing all the gardens and porches. :)

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  10. So pretty with the fresh flowers added!

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  11. This birdfeeder is georgeous!
    Happy week to you,
    Hugs
    Claudia

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  12. I remember the 70's macrame but none as adorable as your unique and beautiful bird feeder! Love it!

    Gigi @ Old World Patina

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  13. Love the idea of using the flower wreath and clay saucer as a beautiful bird feeder, what a pretty addition to your lovely garden! Thanks for hosting another great party for us. Happy weekend!~hugs, Poppy

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  14. Thanks for Sweet and Simple Fridays Jody, a pleasure to join in and check out not only the features but also the posts added. Your bird feeder settled right in to its new home. Looks like it was always there.
    Joy

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  15. How very charming you did such a beautiful job on it

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  16. That is just gorgeous, Jody.

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  17. I love your macrame bird feeder. What a creative way to feed the birds!

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  18. Jan & Stan,
    Love the macrame bird feeder, dear friends!!!
    "Mr. Ed" & I enjoy the birds here on the Prairie and watch they daily at the feeders!
    Great featured guests!!!
    Thank you for hosting Simple & Sweet Fridays each week!!!
    Fondly,
    Pat

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  19. Dear Jan & Stan - That has got to be the cutest bird feeder I've ever seen! I wonder too what type of birds you'll get to enjoy. Thanks for hosting and have a wonderful weekend.
    Blessings,
    Patti

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  20. Thanks for Sweet and Simple Fridays Jody and Stan. Appreciate joining in.
    Rob

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  21. Love your macrame bird feeder. I've got some old macrame around somewhere. You've inspired me to find it and use it in a fun way as you did. Thanks for hosting.

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  22. If you lived nearby I would give you bundles of lavender.
    Love the way your macrame feeder turned out. It looks
    so pretty hanging from the tree.

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  23. What beautiful photos. You have a lovely home. May I move in? ;)

    Thanks for hosting!

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  24. Love your bird feeder! Thanks for hosting! Blessings, Cecilia

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  25. What a lovely blog.. how colorful and vibrant .... awesome...
    http://from-a-girls-mind.blogspot.com

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  26. Love the macrame bird feeder, what a cute idea! Your matched the beads so beautifully, they look like berries.
    Gorgeous! Thanks so much for hosting.
    Hugs,
    Patti

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  27. Thank you for the invitation to join your blog party! Pretty blog and so glad to know you now! Thank you for your visit to my blog.

    Ciao,
    Suzanne

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  28. that looks amazing, beautiful! I have been catching up with your posts and will enjoy following your beautiful inspirational blog!

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