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Make a bird feeder using antique or thrift store tea cups is a great way to make an inexpensive, but practical yard ornament.
Step 1 - Drilling Holes
Plug in the hot glue gun to get it heating up. This can take upwards
of 10 minutes. Carefully drill 3 small holes in the sides of the tea cup
about 3/4 of an inch down from the lip. Drill 2 holes on either side of
the handle area and 1 directly across from the handle. These will
support the cup when it hangs.
Step 2 - Glue Gun
Apply large amounts of hot glue to the bottom of the cup and a small
amount on the saucer. Fix the cup to the saucer and allow to completely
dry before moving. Epoxy rated for outdoor use can also work if
necessary.
Step 3 - Hanging
Break the links in the chain or cut the rope to create 1 long strand
and 3 shorter strands. Thread the shorter strands through the holes in
the cup. Relink the chain as needed to attach. Attach the three chains
together to the longer one. Fill the cup with bird seed and hang
wherever desired.