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DIY Rustic Birdbath: You Only Need 3 Materials!

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Make your yard stand out with this adorable rustic bird bath. And the best part – it’s perfect for beginning crafters.

This super simple DIY rustic birdbath can be created in less than 10 minutes! All you need is a few supplies that you probably already own. MUST SEE!

DIY Rustic Birdbath

Picture this.

You have all the ingredients for your next amazingggggg recipe, but at the last minute, you realize that you just don’t feel that those ingredients are suited for say… the chicken parmesan you had originally planned. They are actually telling you that you need to make a dessert instead.

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    Crazy, right?!

    Well, this is exactly what happened to me as I started this particular DIY project.

    True story.

    This super simple DIY rustic birdbath can be created in less than 10 minutes! All you need is a few supplies that you probably already own. MUST SEE!

    There I was in my studio getting ready to head on out to the wild outdoors (aka. my backyard–which actually does in fact house a few of the neighborhood bears, copperheads plus a few other random predators) to pick out some beautiful spring flowers for a spring wreath when it struck me.

    The idea, that is. Not the copperhead hiding in the tree line.

    Remind me to tell you about my neighbor that’s been bitten by a few in the last two years we’ve lived here. Yea… you could say I’m a little paranoid.

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    This super simple DIY rustic birdbath can be created in less than 10 minutes! All you need is a few supplies that you probably already own. MUST SEE!

    Moving on…

    This is when I realized that I did not want to use my wreath as a wreath.

    You see, recently I’ve been on this crazy kick to turn the porch of my studio into this elvish-flower-garden-oasis of sorts. Do you remember the other day (when I showed you my DIY Flower Planter Dresser), and I mentioned how I might have sort of gone a little crazy with buying and planting a lot of plants and seeds?!

    It all makes sense now, doesn’t it?

    This super simple DIY rustic birdbath can be created in less than 10 minutes! All you need is a few supplies that you probably already own. MUST SEE!

    And no… I am not obsessed with elves or anything of the like, but I am a The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit fan. Like… I have a school girl crush on Legolas.

    Still.

    Sigh.

    Ok, ok. Maybe a little obsessed. There. I said it. Happy?!

    This super simple DIY rustic birdbath can be created in less than 10 minutes! All you need is a few supplies that you probably already own. MUST SEE!

    In fact, when Mike and I were in the designing phase of building my studio I wanted a winding staircase like you see in the elvish kingdom.

    But OF COURSE, Mr. Party Pooper Pants (aka. Super Talented Hubby) said no.

    Can you believe it?!

    I’m not even sure what he said, but it was something along the lines about it being too complicated and would cost nearly as much as the building.

    I know, I know.

    This super simple DIY rustic birdbath can be created in less than 10 minutes! All you need is a few supplies that you probably already own. MUST SEE!

    He just doesn’t get it! HAH! πŸ™‚

    Since I can’t have my winding staircase made out of vines, flowers, and carved tree trunks I just figured I’d bring the plants and animals to me.

    This super simple DIY rustic birdbath can be created in less than 10 minutes! All you need is a few supplies that you probably already own. MUST SEE!

    So far, I’ve attracted bees, wasps, flies, a centipede, and occasionally a few butterflies if I’m reallyyyyy lucky!

    Now, hopefully, I can convince the birds to take a sip during this upcoming hot time of the year.

    Who knows.

    This super easy DIY rustic birdbath might even turn into a bird feeder in a few weeks.

    You just never know with me.

    This super simple DIY rustic birdbath can be created in less than 10 minutes! All you need is a few supplies that you probably already own. MUST SEE!

    I love me some change!

    This super simple DIY rustic birdbath can be created in less than 10 minutes! All you need is a few supplies that you probably already own. MUST SEE!
    This super simple DIY rustic birdbath can be created in less than 10 minutes! All you need is a few supplies that you probably already own. MUST SEE!


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    LZ is an artist who loves creating illustrations, custom hand lettering and patterns for gifts, home decor, fabric, and wallpaper. She is also the creative mind behind The Summery Umbrella where she shows you how to make handmade signs, various DIY projects and gorgeous home decor.

    When she’s not dreaming up new projects and designs you can typically find her drinking her fair share of coffee, hanging out with her super handy husband and her sweet and sassy daughter. They all have a hard time sitting sit so this family is constantly on the go!

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    1. Donna @ Soul Survival says

      May 5, 2016 at 10:15 pm

      I love this. Definitely had to pin for later. It looks easy enough for my grandchildren to make one.

      Reply
      • LZ Cathcart says

        May 10, 2016 at 8:31 pm

        Definitely, Donna! A great project for any age πŸ™‚

        Reply
    2. Maria says

      May 6, 2016 at 9:52 am

      Great twist on a wreath, Liz and a perfect place to put it as well. I love that you refer to your backyard as the wilderness. Here’s to hoping you don’t encounter that copperhead like your neighbor did! Thanks for joining us this week on #shinebloghop πŸ™‚

      Reply
    3. Lisa @ Fun Money Mom says

      May 7, 2016 at 12:29 am

      I never would have thought of something like this…how creative and original! Thanks so much for sharing your cute idea with us at Share The Wealth Sunday! xoxo

      Reply
    4. Lisa @ Recreated Designs says

      May 7, 2016 at 10:16 am

      I love this idea Lz! How simply, rustic and perfect. Thanks so much for sharing this at our Bewitchin’ Projects last week. Have a wonderful weekend. Hugs, Lisa

      Reply
      • LZ Cathcart says

        May 10, 2016 at 8:39 pm

        Definitely super simple, and thanks for stopping by πŸ™‚

        Reply
    5. Jen @ The Hollow Road says

      May 9, 2016 at 8:55 am

      Thanks so much for linking up this project at the Weekend Wind Down Party! I love this bird bath idea, so cute and clever! We’d love to be added to your linky party page and will keep an eye out for your future projects for feature consideration πŸ™‚ http://thehollowroad.com/weekend-wind-down-party-120/

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      • LZ Cathcart says

        May 10, 2016 at 9:21 pm

        Thanks so much, Jen!

        Reply
    6. Michelle James says

      May 10, 2016 at 10:20 am

      I am so in love with this! I actually have a grapevine wreath on hand and plan to make this! Thanks for the inspiration & sharing at #HomeMattersParty

      Reply
      • LZ Cathcart says

        May 10, 2016 at 9:36 pm

        Yay!! So happy to help! Plus, you can always turn it into a bird feeder at a later point if you’d like. Love it! πŸ™‚

        Reply
    7. Frugal Hausfrau says

      May 10, 2016 at 9:45 pm

      Cute idea! I think I could even repurpose an old ugly wreath in my garage and combine it with one of the trays that go under a pot that broke! Thanks for sharing with us on Throwback Thursday!

      Mollie

      Reply
      • LZ Cathcart says

        May 17, 2016 at 8:44 pm

        That’s a GREAT idea, Mollie! Thanks for stopping in πŸ™‚

        Reply
    8. Susan says

      May 12, 2016 at 7:23 am

      What an adorable birdbath. I’ve been looking for a fun project to decorate the yard and now I’ve found it. πŸ™‚ Thanks for sharing at the #ThisIsHowWeRoll Link Party.

      Reply
      • LZ Cathcart says

        May 17, 2016 at 8:46 pm

        Yay!! So happy to help πŸ™‚

        Reply
    9. Jamie says

      May 12, 2016 at 11:02 am

      That is beautiful!! What a great idea on using a wreath in a different way!

      Reply
      • LZ Cathcart says

        May 17, 2016 at 8:51 pm

        Thanks Jamie! πŸ™‚

        Reply
    10. David Piterski says

      May 29, 2016 at 11:36 am

      Great job! Do you outline all of your blog posts? I’ve read a few of them now and they are way higher quality than other blogs I’ve read.

      Reply
      • LZ Cathcart says

        June 4, 2016 at 3:09 pm

        Hi David! Thanks so much πŸ™‚

        Reply

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