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DIY Under $5: Bird Cage

April 13, 2011 By Michelle Barneck 12 Comments

I looked through the thrift store and what did I see? A $2 bird cage starring back at me.

Granted, it did not start out so lovely and white.

It needed a little TLC, aka, me blowing the dust off and adding a couple coats of heirloom white. Here it is drying after the first batch (my paint ran out) with a couple of other projects in the works.

Another coat of paint did the trick.

Isn’t she loverly? I shall name her Bella. Bella the bird cage.

Wondering what in the heck is inside? That would be the little love birds from my Valentine display along with a whole bundle of paper, burlap and fabric scraps from last year’s “no bunny loves me like ewe do” banner also seen in my “11 Ways to Decorate Plastic Easter Eggs“. Keep your scraps!

Isn’t my apricot tree beautiful this time of year?! I love the bird cage in the tree, but don’t want it to blow off and die over night so it will be hanging out on a shelf inside. Also, I am tempted to paint the birds blue so they stand out more.

Total cost: $5.50
$2 bird cage
$3.50 spray paint

So now it’s time to link up!

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  1. Steph Jacobson says

    April 13, 2011 at 7:39 am

    Lovely bird cage. I never find anything this nice at my Goodwill–and if I did it would be way more than $2!

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  2. Leanne says

    April 13, 2011 at 8:43 am

    I love the bird cage in heirloom white. WHat a great find. I’m so glad we got to hang out together at CE. I had a blast. You are so much fun. When you get a chance send me those funny pictures we took together. In my defense I had lots of meds in me. LOL I hope to see you again soon.

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  3. Jen-CraftOManiac says

    April 13, 2011 at 9:22 am

    So cute great thrifty find. Love bird cages. winks- jen

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  4. Leah says

    April 13, 2011 at 10:32 am

    I can’t believe you got that birdcage for $2, what a find!

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  5. Michell @Girl in Air says

    April 13, 2011 at 1:08 pm

    Love Love the bird cage! I’m new to this linky party! Adding you to my linky list now…

    Thanks!

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  6. Camilla Jones (CioCo Photography) says

    April 13, 2011 at 9:07 pm

    Thanks for the reminder invite!!! And so. jealous. of. your. birdcage. i. might. cry. just saying. wow-that was a lot of periods ๐Ÿ™‚

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  7. michelle's 10 things says

    April 13, 2011 at 11:54 pm

    Your birdcage looks great.
    Thank you for hosting a link party. I enjoy visiting the other projects.

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  8. Little Brick Ranch says

    April 16, 2011 at 5:47 am

    Thanks for hosting. I am brand new this week and happy to be your newest follower. Based on what I’ve seen – our mutual love for all things frugal tells me we are going to get along splendidly!! ๐Ÿ™‚

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  9. โšœ โ†โ„ฏโ„ฌโ„ฌแดตโ„ฐโšœ says

    April 18, 2011 at 8:20 pm

    How fun! Found your from homemaker on a dime, following you now and hope you pop by for a visit as well.

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  10. Cindy Adkins says

    April 18, 2011 at 8:51 pm

    Wow, this is totally gorgeous!!! I LOVE it!!!
    XO
    Cindy

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  11. Melissa says

    April 18, 2011 at 9:54 pm

    Hi! I’m a new follower from Homemaker on a Dime’s blog hop and I joined your blog hop. Thanks for hosting! Wow, a bird cage. I would never think to make that over, but it looks beautiful! Now, I’m going to look for a birdcage. Have a nice day!

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  12. SJ @ Homemaker On A Dime says

    April 21, 2011 at 4:30 pm

    That bird cage turned out lovely! Great job! Thank you for sharing this at the Creative Bloggers’ Party & Hop ๐Ÿ™‚ I hope you’ll join us again starting 5 pm this Sunday, PST.

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