I found this bird cage for $2.00 at our local DI. I know what you are thinking... HELLO IVY! I did too, but I also immediately saw its potential.
First, I stripped it of its jungle madness.( Which took a gazillion years) I thought this would be the quickest process, but who ever owned it before, wired each piece of Ivy on. They really wanted those puppies to stay put!
Then, I washed it up, and decided there was a little too much gold showing, so I took it to the garage for a quick spray!
I still wanted it to look old, but not to old, so I lightly sanded the edges.
Now, What to put in it? I really wanted moss balls, but settled for these old books that I also purchased at the DI for .50 a pop!
Don't you just love how it turned out? Plus, It was so easy!
Next time you visit the DI, don't look past the potential in things!
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Oh I am in LOVE! I am totally going to be scouting for a find like that too! LOVE IT!
ReplyDeleteSCORE! I've been looking for an ornamental bird cage forever (ok since I started to furnish the nursery) and that is absolutely perfect. I want to hang one in the nursery!!!
ReplyDeletePlease thrift shops please be good to me and bless me with one.
Great find, great makeover...ENVY!
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I just saw one at "Savers" tonight. I almost bought it and I thought..."oh what will I do with that." I'm going to have to go back tomorrow. SUPER CUTE! Loves
ReplyDeleteI love it. What was going on with that Ivy? Seriously, people are so funny when it comes to that stuff. It turned out great! I love how you put old books in it. Old Books are my fav!
ReplyDeleteOh so much better and I love the books inside of it.
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