
This little birdcage was found at my local thrift store. I knew it would be darling in my little niece’s bedroom, who’s nickname is “birdie”.
Here’s the Before & After. I always love a good before and after (don’t you?!)

To make the little paper birds, I used a Quickutz die cut along with American Crafts’ Blue Skies paper. The birds are stuck two together with a glue dot. The bird cage was sprayed outside (in a cardboard box) with Krylon Bahama Sea (Gloss) spray paint.

One more thing to keep an eye out at the thrift store: bird cages.
Kami Bigler is a regular contributor at Make and Takes. She’s the thrifty maven who runs the blog: no biggie – a montage of her three favorite creative outlets: crafting, cooking, and thrifting. Her interests include portrait and tabletop photography, paper crafts, decorating and experiencing the thrill of the thrift find. You can follow Kami on Twitter at @kamibigler.






















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I love this idea. Do you use fishing line to dangle them in the center?
This is wonderful and so fun!
Kami this is perfect! I am redoing my baby girl’s room to birds, perfect!
I picked up a birdcage from a Pottery Barn outlet a while back but didn’t know what to put in it. I love the idea of paper birds!
Very cute. I think I need to start hunting for bird cages.
Cute thrift score! Cute thrifter! Cute idea. thanks!
So cute!!! I think I really want to keep my eye peeled for a birdcage now.
I am definitely going to do this (I don’t even have kiddos yet, but it’s ADORABLE!)
Thanks so much for posting, I’m so inspired now :)
That’s so cute!~ :) Nice work!~
Aren’t those birds divine!! Love it, I so need to get a die cutting machine :)
Very Cute…would look nice in a girl’s room or a playroom maybe.
I love Kami! What a cute project!!!
XOXO
Jen
Kami’s the bomb!
Sweet, kind, talented & gorgeous!
Hi Tiffany! Yes I did use fishing line and crimp beads to hook them on tight.
Simply amazing…so talented, so creative.
Very amazing!!!
This is adorable! I’ve got an ugly birdcage that I’d love to use. I’m off to spray paint it – thanks to your inspiration!