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Since it’s summer, how about a very cool summer themed topic that’s for the birds?

If you’ve never heard of Gadget Sponge before, you are in for a real treat! He makes the most creative DIY bird houses and feeders I’ve ever seen!

Space heater bird feeder

Brian Carlisle isn’t your average junker. While he collects, what he makes out of his finds are museum quality, one of a kind works of art.

Vintage porcelain birdhouse

Brian is into WAY more than bird houses and feeders though, but as you can see, this one topic alone is over the top with amazing, high quality creations.

Vintage Galvanized Gas Can and Chevy Toy Car Parts metal birdhouse

These gorgeous junk styled birdhouses and feeders are pieced together with whatever moves Brian. My goodness… they’re too nice to leave outside!

Tacklebox bird feeder

Hey, we could make this one easily!

Upcycled Antique Rake bird feeder

Or how about an old rake holding up a chicken feeder? Love it. 🙂

More of Brian’s….

bird houses are HERE

bird feeders are HERE

Brian, thank-you for the inspiring eye candy for us AND the birds! If you end up buying one of his amazing creations, tell him I sent ya (and that I’m jealous!)

Note: Some of these birdhouses may be for ornamental purposes only. Metal has the potential to heat up causing discomfort for birds. Please investigate the safest way to create your own birdhouse and place them in the shade if you can.

How about some other super cool junky bird feeder ideas that are easy to pull off yourself? I have just the collection!

And here’s an adorable clipboard collection of Fun Bird Feeder Ideas found on Hometalk.

Have a cool bird feeder you’ve created?

Link them up in this weekend’s 3rd themed linkup!

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32 thoughts on “Party Junk 193 – creative DIY bird houses and feeders”

Christine at 7:08 PM on June 28, 2013

Thanks so much for the party Donna!!! Thanks for all the help this week!! You’ve been wonderful!! xoxo

Carlene@Organized Clutter at 7:08 PM on June 28, 2013

I love Brian’s birdhouses, and am a big fan of the Gadget Sponge.

Anne@DesignDreams at 7:14 PM on June 28, 2013

This is my fave of all your theme parties!! LOVE birdhouses! I can’t believe I’ve never tried to create one before. I’m inspired!

Funky Junk Donna at 7:45 PM on June 28, 2013

I haven’t either! We are both overdue here! 🙂

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Lyuba@willcookforsmiles at 7:18 PM on June 28, 2013

Thank you for your fabulous party! Have a great weekend, Donna!

Virginia at 7:24 PM on June 28, 2013

What great birdhouses! Now I’m going to be on the lookout for cool pieces to turn into some of my own. Thanks for the inspiration. And, thanks for hosting the party!

Confessions of a Plate Addict at 7:32 PM on June 28, 2013

Love the features, Donna! Thanks for hosting!…hugs…Debbie

Christine at 7:40 PM on June 28, 2013

Thanks so much for hosting!!!! Christine from Little Brags

Christy@Confessions of a Serial DIYer at 7:53 PM on June 28, 2013

I love the birdhouse theme! Too bad I don’t have one to link up! That’s okay, I’ll enjoy everyone else’s creativity! Linked up my back yard makeover (one year later). Have a great weekend with your kitties! 🙂
XO,
Christy

melissa @ DaisyMaeBelle at 8:14 PM on June 28, 2013

Thanks for another great party! I can’t wait to see the bird feeder ideas! Life to the full! Melissa

Krista @thehappyhousie at 9:03 PM on June 28, 2013

Thank you so much for hosting your fabulous party Donna! Have a great weekend!

Raven at 9:10 PM on June 28, 2013

Thank you for hosting such a great link party!

Raven J. True Blue Baking

distresseddonna at 9:17 PM on June 28, 2013

Thanks so much for hosting . Inspriing group of birdhouses and feeders.

Jeanette @ Creating a Life at 10:16 PM on June 28, 2013

Just linked up and going to check out all the fun bird house/feeder inspiration! Thanks so much for having us each week!

Jeanette @ Creating a Life

lollyjane at 11:06 PM on June 28, 2013

Thanks for hosting. Love the theme (:

Susan @ Through My Porch Window at 6:41 AM on June 29, 2013

I love seeing all the different bird feeders and getting new ideas. Thanks for the link party. Susan

laurel@chippingwithcharm at 6:57 AM on June 29, 2013

I am a BIG fan of Brian’s creations…very inspiring!! Thanks for hosting Donna, I linked up a couple of things “for the birds” at my house 🙂 Have a great weekend! Laurel

GadgetSponge.com at 7:15 AM on June 29, 2013

I”m soooo humbled Donna! Thanks a million for featuring my work with your friends and fans. I woke up this morning to your email subscription and BAM! — it was my creations! I’m thrilled that everyone enjoyed them. I wish everyone a fantastic weekend and well wishes for lots of creative endeavors!

Funky Junk Donna at 11:40 AM on June 29, 2013

How could I not?! You are a master at this one! 🙂 Thanks for inspiring so many, Brian!

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Susan @SugarBeans at 7:15 AM on June 29, 2013

Thanks so much for the lovely party. I love the creative bird feeders you featured this week; so clever!

pinkpostcard at 7:59 AM on June 29, 2013

Thanks so much for hosting us, Donna! 🙂

Callie @ Callie's Crafts at 9:33 AM on June 29, 2013

Thanks for the party! I’m sharing my stenciled lazy susan this week. Also I’m co-hosting a growing linky party and we would love for you to link up. http://calliescrafts.blogspot.com/2013/06/co-hosting-tgif-link-party-no-2.html

nancy@skinnykitchen.com at 11:34 AM on June 29, 2013

Donna, thanks so much for hosting another fun week!

Artsy Chicks Rule (@artsychicksrule) at 1:31 PM on June 29, 2013

Thanks for the party Donna! I love all the bird feeders!!! Hope you are having a great weekend 🙂
Nancy

naush at 2:58 PM on June 29, 2013

Oh my god !! such many creative ways of making a bird house ! So love it ! and I thought there were just a few ways to making them ! silly me !! thank you Donna for hosting this lovely party.

shirleylupton at 9:08 PM on June 29, 2013

So many super ideas.

Debbie-Dabble at 11:08 AM on June 30, 2013

Thanks so much for hosting!!

Hugs,
Debbie

Tanya at 7:19 PM on June 30, 2013

Thank you for a great party Donna, have a wonderful week!

Lori {Vintage Charm Restored} at 5:11 AM on July 2, 2013

I got here too late to link up but those bird feeders are amazing!!! I can’t wait to go check out Gadget Sponge!! Have a Happy 4th!!!

shirley@housepitalitydesigns at 10:18 AM on July 2, 2013

Those bird feeders are crazy creative!!!…Loved them!!!

sharon at 7:56 AM on July 11, 2013

REALLY cool birdhouse ideas, BUT how cool are the temperatures inside on a hot day??? A word to the wise ~ birds need the appropriate material for the raising of their young. Any metal is a really BAD idea!!! The last thing birdlovers want is to fry the birds!!! Do NOT keep the entrance hole open, but either don’t add this feature or plug up the one that’s already there!!! THANK YOU!

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