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DIY bird feeder with macrame hanger
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DIY Bird Feeder Craft

See how easy it is to create this beautiful hanging bird feeder with basic macrame knots and a water bottle.
Prep Time30 minutes
Active Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 30 minutes
Course: Crafts
Yield: 1
Author: Patti Estep
Cost: $10-$15

Equipment

  • Scissors

Materials

  • Large glass water bottle
  • Soda bottle bird feeder kit
  • Nylon macrame cord
  • Bird seed
  • S hook optional

Instructions

  • Remove the labels from the bottle.
  • Cut four 7 feet lengths of macrame cord.
  • Fold each cord in half and tie each cord around the top of the bottle's neck with a double knot.
  • Arrange the cords evenly around the top of the bottle so that you have two cords in the front, the back, and on each side.
  • Start making over-hand knots by selecting one cord from each set and one from the adjacent set.
  • Continue until you reach the bottom of the bottle.
  • Turn the bottle upside down and gather four of the cords in one hand and the other four in your other hand and make a double knot.
  • Then tie a tight overhand knot at the end of the cords.
  • Trim up the cords to equal lengths.
  • Fill the bottle with birdseed.
  • Attach the plastic feeder kit to the bottle top opening.
  • Hang the bird feeder over a hook or add an S hook to the top knot and hang anywhere outside.
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