For the bedroom (first floor) window sill. Two containers – one on its side with the (now top) side panel removed, and the bottom third of the second one as a water reservoir.

As we always have bird feeders on the sill, we’ve screwed a permanent hook fixed into the stone – I attached the bird feeder to this hook and fastened it tight with string. I also weighed it down with a few big pebbles (this also lessened the amount of seeds/water needed to fill it up) so it’s less likely to get blown around.

I hope the blue tits making their nest near the roof like it :)

I cut flaps in three of the sides. I then folded up the flap bit up to make little shelters (so the food doesn’t get soaked). I then strengthened all the cut edges with duct tape (oh wonderful duct tape).

I pierced a couple of holes in the top and threaded string through to make a loop, and used that to hang it on the tree.

My only regret is I didn’t leave a deeper food well at the bottom – but since I can see it from the window, I’ll just keep an eye on it when to refill it. :)

Suggested uses I can think of would be….

Cut the carton down to make paint pots for kids play.

Cut the cardon down, punch holes in the bottom and use for growing plants in.

Cut off the top and use as a pen/pencil/make up brush tidy.

cheers, Em:-)