He painted it white for me and now it looks like this:
It still needs 1 more mini rose garland. I bought this one at Hobby Lobby so I just have to wait until I go there again and then I'll pick up another one. I added a string of white lights (thank you for the idea Pat Winter) and I found 2 bunches of beautiful roses, with the tags still on them, at a garage sale for 25 cents each! I just cut the stems off, put a few on the bottom of the inside of the birdcage and then added a couple here and there on the outside. I found the bird at Michael's. It was on sale for $2.50! Talk about decorating on a budget! Decorating this birdcage cost less than $10.00!
I have it sitting on the top of my antique school desk on an antique doily. I'll get a photo of the school desk soon.
I never have been one for things to all match. I much prefer a collection of mis-matched do-dads that hold meaning for me. I love old things. Always have. My sister always says, "oh you and that moldy/oldy stuff!" She teases me about it but I truly do love my flea market and garage sale treasures. Some of my very most special things are do-dads that I didn't pay much for at all. I think I'll start going through my house and photographing some of my treasures to share here with you.
In other news, I have decided to invite a "Guest Blogger" to blog here twice a month. I've met so many gifted and interesting bloggers over the years and lately as well. I think it will be fun to introduce my readers to them. There's just so much talent out there! So many pretty things to see and so many new ideas! I hope you'll enjoy this new addition to my blog.
I'm finishing up on Part 2 of my Art Quilting 101 Tutorial. I've been so busy with my Etsy shop, I got a little behind on things but it's almost ready and will have it posted here for you soon. Part 3 will be on how to finish an Art Quilt.
Finally for today, I'll leave you with our newest pretties:
More photos can be found here.
Oh, I almost forgot! I changed my Avatar again! I know I just it the other day but it needed to be more pink! So here is my new one:
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Your birdcage is just gorgeous! Love it white...with the roses and bird!
ReplyDeleteNow you've got me thinking....I have a small green birdcage....I need to pull out the white spray paint!
The original birdcage color was great but the white is FABULOUS! I just love it!!! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteHi Pam! Thanks for following my blog, I love the work you do! I'm also following yours as your needle art amazes me, and shows me how much I still have to learn! Thanks, and love the birdcage!
ReplyDeleteYes!! Your new PINK Kitty & Me avatar is perfecto! I like this much better! And your birdcage is too cute! Makes me wish I'd saved my last one (a half-round green one that hung on the wall). I really love that your bird is OUTSIDE the cage!! ;-) Hugs, Cathy
ReplyDeleteOh wow! I love the birdcage, what a fantastic thing to have.
ReplyDeleteHappy Pink Saturday my friend!!! Thank you for visiting me!
ReplyDeleteNow...love that birdcage. WHAT A FUN FIND! I'd soooo have bought that!
Have a great day.
Love to you~
Rebecca
I love what you do with things. It's nice to see someone else who enjoys old things & making new things as well. Thankyou for sharing with everyone.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous find and even more fabulous makeover!! I've never seen a double one before and love what you did with it!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lucky white birdie that gets to call it home :-)
Thanks for sharing your treasure!!
Hugs and Smiles,
Lynn
I LOVE your birdcage and it looks wonderful the way you have decorated it!
ReplyDeleteLuLu
Pam,
ReplyDeleteThat is one gorgeous bird cage. It's stunning. YOU GO GIRL! I love it.
xo Cathy