Blogger Wilmington, DE on Aug 19, 2012

Stacked Stone Bird Baths

Stone leftover from another project and three galvanized trash can lids become a bird bath grouping! Another of my "use what you have" ventures. More pictures and directions on http://ourfairfieldhomeandgarden.com

Time: 1 Hour Difficulty: Easy

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Stone leftover from another project and three galvanized trash can lids become a bird bath grouping! Another of my "use what you have" ventures! Mor...
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Start by building a base. Add one level at a time while keeping it fairly level. This takes a few tries to keep it level and sturdy.
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When the stacked stone is the height desired, add the galvanized lid. One down and two more to go!
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The lids I had were different sizes so I made the bases larger or smaller to fit the lid. Also vary the heights to add interest.
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Here's the tallest one filled and ready for customers!
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Save out some stone to put in the top of each lid as a landing place for birds, to keep the lid in place if a larger bird or squirrel comes calling and for looks!

To see more: http://ourfairfieldhomeandgarden.com/diy-project-stacked-stone-bird-baths/

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Namaws Edmond, OK

I love this, now to go on a hunt for rocks

on Jan 12, 2013 · Like 0
Barb Rosen Wilmington, DE

Have fun, Namaws!

on Jan 12, 2013 · Like 0
Gretchen Richmond, VA

Instead of metal garbage can tops (which might get too hot for the birds if they are in the sun), you can use recycled ceramic planter saucers (the flat "pots" that catch the drips under flower pots)!

on Jan 21, 2013 · Like 2
Barb Rosen Wilmington, DE

Good idea for a sunny location, Gretchen. No worries, these are in the shade!

on Jan 21, 2013 · Like 0
Dalene Anderson Todd Billings, MO

Great Idea!!!

on Feb 09, 2013 · Like 0
Patricia R Boca Raton, FL

So very clever--!!

on Feb 10, 2013 · Like 0
Jennifer Howell El Paso, TX

Great idea Gretchen! I was wondering where to get the lids w/o the cans. Ok, my problem will be- I mostly see grackles and pigeons/doves and I'm not too fond of them. I have a lot of stones like that from a flagstone project, so I'll try. I love that they can be cleaned so easily.

on Feb 10, 2013 · Like 0
Re.Create Design Co. Sweden

great reuse project!

on Feb 11, 2013 · Like 0
Barb Rosen Wilmington, DE

Thanks so much!

on Feb 11, 2013 · Like 0
Alice Elkins Phil Campbell, AL

This is a great idea for my house. I think we grow rocks, sand stone actually they just work themselves right up and out of the ground every time it rains. I think that using terracotta saucers would look great too. You could even do some mosaics on the bottom of the plate. Now my crafty mind is going into over drive, I can't wait until it gets a little warmer here and stops raining

on Feb 11, 2013 · Like 2
Barb Rosen Wilmington, DE

Wonderful, Alice! Have fun and take pictures to share with all of us Hometalkers!

on Feb 12, 2013 · Like 0
Tammy Pearce

Love this idea Barb , I have some old stones and rocks laying around and have been trying to figure out what to do with them . I Love watching the birds in my back yard so I will have to do this !!!!!

on Feb 12, 2013 · Like 0
Barb Rosen Wilmington, DE

Great, Tammy! Have fun making something for nothing - I know I did !

on Feb 12, 2013 · Like 1
Barbara Kozlowski Ellicottville, NY

As soon as the weather warms I'll try this project. These will add interest to my garden.

on Feb 12, 2013 · Like 1
Jacqui Richmond Athol, ID

Love this idea, great for country living!!!

on Feb 12, 2013 · Like 1
Barb Rosen Wilmington, DE

And cheap too, Jacqui : )

on Feb 12, 2013 · Like 0
Melody burtt @yahoo.com Tyndall, SD

This is so perfect for my yard in South Dakota! Thanks for sharing your idea!

on Mar 16, 2013 · Like 0
Barb Rosen Wilmington, DE

So glad you have a spot to make one yourself, Melody burtt @yahoo.com !

on Mar 16, 2013 · Like 0
Colette Canada

So many ideas for this: potted flowers or herbs, patio table if the stones are "glued", etc. I have dug out enought stones over the past 2 years which are just staked in a corner of the yard. Thank you so much.

on Mar 18, 2013 · Like 0
Barb Rosen Wilmington, DE

Have a ball, Colette ! Then take some pictures and share your creations with us : )

on Mar 18, 2013 · Like 0
Pat Valdez San Antonio, TX

I already have the pan. Just gonna look for the rocks. neat and easy idea.

on Apr 06, 2013 · Like 1
Diana W Frostproof, FL

My Father never had a bought bird bath; he always used a garbage can lid. That was in the 1940's up to the time of his death in 1981. The birds loved it. They could grip they little feet on the rim of it, which helped them balance themselves.

on Apr 14, 2013 · Like 1
Patricia R Boca Raton, FL

Good for you--great talent as yourself
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on Apr 15, 2013 · Like 1
Deb Marciano Valdosta, GA

Where to get birds? I am having problems locating affordable ones.

on May 15, 2013 · Like 0
Barb Rosen Wilmington, DE

I pick them up at a gift shop in our Farmer's Market and sometimes find one at a yard sale here and there, Deb Marciano

on May 15, 2013 · Like 0

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