Tuesday 20 October 2009

Giant Birdcage Makeover!!


Hello!!
Ok Finally heres the Birdcage Makeover I have been talking about for ages!! The weather has delayed things somewhat!! But heres the before.....

Hmmm...bit shabby looking and the gold and black not looking too classy....So Antique White Spray Paint, some elbow grease, ageing techniques and some imagination........... you get this!!


The stand has a revolving tray attached now..



...and Decoupaged some gorgeous birdcage paper onto the tray and...

in the bottom of the cage on the removable trays!!
Adorned with a few shabby roses, Crystals and a sweet lil birdie and we have a finished makeover!!
Will be featuring this makeover in a few places such as...

So if you are visitng from here then Thanks for taking the time to visit and make sure to click on the giveaway button on the right Or here for a chance to enter my Halfway giveaway to win some Vintage blocks!! Everyone's welcome!!!
Until next time..Take care
Annie xx

37 comments:

Annie said...

The birdcage is beautiful, well worth the wait to see it.
Ann x

Pearl Maple said...

Just gorgeous!
the pretty printed paper makes it all the more special.

Thanks for sharing the inspiration.

Unknown said...

Beautiful! I am in love with the birdcage paper. Thanks for linking up!

Kelly said...

Looks lovely!
That paper is great it really makes the piece!
Great work :)

Lots of Love

Kelly xxx

Lori said...

How very pretty!

Glenda/MidSouth said...

Looks great. Love the crystals hanging inside. Thanks for sharing.

Cheryl said...

Fabulous makeover!

Michelle @ Sweet Something Design said...

This turned out great! It looks like you covered the little ladder too...nice!

Anonymous said...

Oh your birdcage redo is just wonderful!! I love the use of the pretty paper! The shape is so wonderful too- those are hard to find around here!

blessings
mary

Jen @ tatertotsandjello.com said...

Very cute! I love birdcages - yours is beautiful!

XOOX
Jen

Coco Rose Diaries said...

I LOVE IT! It is just so pretty and the paper you have used to decoupage is gorgeous! Well done you! xxx

Victoria - Florence and Mary said...

It looks perfect and so gorgeous with all the pumpkins.

Victoria xx

myvintageparty said...

Looks great! Well done!
Laura x

Lucy Pursglove-Jones said...

I'm in awe of the transformation, Annie! It's nothing short of beautiful. I'm in love with the seasonal display, too. Well done you talented lady! Xx

Thecraftytrundler said...

Beutiful birdcage, and love the birdcage decoupaged tray too!! What a great transformation!!
Will it be at the Vintage Fair, or is it in residence at your house!?

Sharon xx

VintageWantsNotNeeds said...

Wow Annie, that is very pretty what a talented lady you are. Cannot wait to see your stand at our fair, can feel that I will need deep pockets when I get to you...
Debbie

Candace said...

Annie, what a lovely blog I found when I visited you -- and I so enjoy the birdcage. I like birds, so that's always a thrill to me when someone does something creative with such.

Inspiring!
Candace in Athens.

Hi! My name is erica. Would you be my friend? said...

It looks great! Love the little bits you added...

Donna said...

I am in love, Annie!! I have a thing for birdcages (they're all over my house) and I just love what you did with yours, right down to the fantastic paper on the tray, etc.... Great job!... Donna

Natalie Vaughan said...

Well done Annie, it looks great and i dont even know how you find the time to do this!

Well done hun xx

Unknown said...

How pretty! The white just brings it to life!

Miss Mustard Seed said...

Wow! That is quite a transformation. That cage looks totally different when painted white. I lost a birdcage at an auction on Tuesday. :( can't wait to get one of my own.

Kissed by an Angel said...

It's lovely what a great job you did!!

xxxx

Kim @ Starshine Chic said...

Fabulous!!! I really like the paper on the bottom.

cindy@cottage instincts said...

Lovely!!! I MUST find a birdcage to play with now. Such a great transformation...love that paper you used on the tray. Yummy!
peace.

karen said...

wow that's a fab makeover I love it.

The Watts Family said...

looks wonderful I need to figure out how to make my birdcage look as lovely ~Blessings Heather ;D

Susan said...

Very nice. The revolving tray is a very interesting feature.
Susan

deborah said...

Really special! Love the pretty paper you used! I think I have an old birdcage out in the barn...think I should follow your example! Thanks so much for such a lovely post! Deborah

Unknown said...

Your birdcage transformation came out beautiful! I love the print on the paper you put on the tray, it's lovely!

Tina

The Old Parsonage said...

I love the paper that you used in the bottom of the cage, it brings it all together!

Great job!
Leann

Linda Q said...

Oh that turned out really darling! Love it! Great improvement on it!
Thanks for showing,
Linda Q

Abramyan Avenue said...

You did a wonderful job! I love it!! Thanks for sharing! -April

bird stand said...

Very beautiful picture.

Cindy said...

Wow! I love it! What a great idea with the paper on the tray! I may copy that idea! It looks 100% better now!

Unknown said...

Annie, what a transformation! I love the hanging crystals and the paper. It's all very lovely!

Thanks for sharing!

Blessings,
Teresa

Lajoni said...

Oh wow that is absolutely gorgeous...inspired!....the whole display looks just perfect..you've obviously got the knack...lovely xxx