Friday, July 26, 2013

Bird Cage Re-Vamp


The look of bird cages as decorative accents is quite appealing.

In magazine pages and on Pinterest, one can see dozens upon dozens of bird cages used to decorate.



So when I found a wrought iron bird cage in a thrift store for less than $7.00, I had to buy it.



Then came the revamp!  First, I painted  it white with a brush dipped in paint, rather than spray paint.



Luckily, I had some faux roses. Even though they are peach color instead of pink, I used them to decorate the top of the cage.

Hubs glued a little peachy bird inside to complete the look.


The only thing missing is bird song!

The cage is now hanging from an enclosed side porch that I just love.

If interested, you can read another post on the bird cage, shortly after its purchase, and before the revamp, here.

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13 comments:

  1. NellieJuly 25, 2013 at 6:32 PM

    What pretty work you accomplished with that bird cage!

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  2. BookieJuly 25, 2013 at 6:53 PM

    Wow, your revamp looks swell, Susan! Those roses look real. Why did you choose to paint with a brush instead of spray?

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  3. Chatty CroneJuly 25, 2013 at 7:00 PM

    I think your cage is gorgeous - but I think you need a beautiful bird to go in it. sandie

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  4. diane.stetsonJuly 25, 2013 at 7:41 PM

    I think you need a real bird in that cage to give Honey Cat something to hunt for..ha ha ha.

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  5. Heirloom treasuresJuly 26, 2013 at 1:13 AM

    Nice,I love bird cages too. You can use them in so many different ways.

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  6. The Old ParsonageJuly 26, 2013 at 4:33 AM

    Love it Susan - I just bought one at a craft store!! We are in the know:)

    Enjoy your weekend!

    Leann

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  7. Linda O'ConnellJuly 26, 2013 at 5:13 AM

    You are such a crafty decorator.

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  8. rebeccaJuly 26, 2013 at 8:18 AM

    I couldn't resist a photo of a new birdcage (tall & very narrow) at the shop we visited yesterday!

    Yours is GREAT - and the price was right, too.

    I am curious about why you brushed rather than sprayed. Just what was on hand????? It turned out beautifully!

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  9. marianneJuly 26, 2013 at 12:09 PM

    Just love your revamped bird cage. The peach color is great against the white cage. You could play a recording of birdsong for a finishing touch.

    I do have a white birdcage also and decorate it for the different seasons. It is sitting on a side table and sometimes I put a plant or even cards inside. Sometime a faux bird will sit outside and sometimes inside and sometimes on top. They are a fun decoration and add a certain atmosphere to a room. An enclosed porch sounds like a great place for your birdcage.

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  10. Terri TiffanyJuly 26, 2013 at 1:20 PM

    I have a brown birdcage and never thought about repainting it. Hmm... love what you do!

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  11. MerlesworldJuly 26, 2013 at 4:13 PM

    I do like bird cages too but would never put a live bird in the, I have a few and all my birds are fake ones.
    Merle..........

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  12. CeilJuly 26, 2013 at 5:05 PM

    Hi Susan! I am coming over to your blog from Heart and Hearth.

    I am not too crafty, but I love looking at what other people do. And I love Pinterest too :)

    The change in this bird cage is amazing! So cute! I love my porch too, and I am sure your cage is a precious addition!

    So nice to meet you!
    Ceil

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  13. DiannJuly 27, 2013 at 11:33 AM

    Wow Susan, that birdcage was a great find! It looks so pretty and I love that it is a large one! Thank you for sharing it with us at TTF this week!

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