I think you covered it all! I almost bought a crayola can with all the colors on outside but opened it & it had so much color inside was afraid they might not all come off & didn't want to make birds sick, it is kind of small also so don't want to have to refill it every couple of days. I like the tin you used on this one & looks like it will hold quite a bit of seed. Thanks for directions! Jan

I can't make myself use my 'antique' cans for that,
but will be looking for some newer cans-Thanks.

Yet another thing to look for yard sailing. Great tutorial.
Kathy

thanks so much ya'll....i'm glad you like it!

you could use old coffee cans, or any can with a lid, and metal pie plates or cake plates. recycling the coffee can is great, and you can find cake and pie tins at thrift stores and even garbage :D check freecycle! and you'll also be able to paint the can any color you want...

i had a few bags of old tins that were headed to a yard sale. then someone posted asking about what to do with old tins, and after i replied....i thought "i can't get rid of these tins!!" so back in the laundry room they went! i got them free, or thrifted and they charge anywhere from 19 cents to 59 cents...i don't have a clue how they decide the prices, some tins the same sizes have vastly different prices on them.

go make some!
kudzu

Thanks for the info! Love these...I've clipped the post so hopefully, I won't lose the instructions!

I might have to give that a try, you give great instructions. I used to collect old tins, but have gotten rid of them over the years, I'm sure I'll come across some more. Thanks for taking the time to post the instructions.
Frou

kudzu...great recycling project! Love it! thanks for the excellent tutorial! (cute conversation with your GS)! Jeanne S.

Oh, thank you for the tutorial....I've been waiting, and think even I can do this one. I love it.

thank you all so much for the sweet comments!

i wanted to mention that i did find some old labels on Flickr and other sites that you can download for free, and print them out and decoupage and seal on any size coffee can or an "ugly" tin. or print out your business card logo or blog logo, the name of your shop.....etc...and make it look vintage.
and today i spray painted a jar lid to look like spattered blue and white enamel. so you can do that to a regular cake pan or pie pan. i used some blue spray paint that Hoss has to touch up one of his trucks, then used white acrylic craft paint on a toothbrush to spatter it with.
kudzu

I have been pricing bird feeders and either they are expensive or they are junk. Your design is wonderous! I had a bunch of tins as well and got rid of them, dang! You can find them at Thrift shops, I think that were I sent mine..LOL! Now I will be keeping my eyes open for items to make this.

thanks for all the nice comments, ya'll! the birds are loving this bird feeder and it's very pretty to look at :D

kudzu