Do you have an old birdcage laying about that you would like to repurpose into a beautiful decor piece? This wonderful winter white birdcage decorating idea is a lovely DIY decorating piece for the holidays and beyond. This tells the story of a bird that has left the cage to fly south for the winter. His (or her) nest is empty, and he (or she) is off to parts unknown. This is not only a lovely winter piece, but it could also be used for wedding decor, a centerpiece, a front foyer piece (I always decorate my foyer!) or you could hang it as an empty birdcage in a Florida room or family room.
Easy Birdcage Decor: Winter White Flowers
If you really want a bird in this piece, simply clip one to the outside of the cage for him to get back inside.
This easy birdcage decoration crosses over many types of decor: from farmhouse craft, to shabby chic, to Christmas or winter decor – even wedding centerpieces, this beautiful little birdcage will fit a multitude of decorative design ideas.
Tips and variations for making this Easy Birdcage Decor: Winter White Flowers
● If your birdcage is not already white, antique white, rustic white, make certain you spray paint it white (or whatever color you choose) and allow it to dry completely before moving on to the bird’s nest and flowers.
● This birdcage decor is all about hiding the foam. There is no right or wrong way to make this beautiful little craft. If you prefer blush colored roses, use those! You could also do this in gold, silver, or blue & gold for the holidays.
● You can buy a rustic-looking white birdcage at Joann, Michaels, or Hobby Lobby just about anytime of the year. Or, search through consignment stores in your area for authentic old birdcages. While this is a small birdcage there is no reason you cannot adapt the “story” and flower decorations to fit a larger birdcage.
● The evergreen you purchase can be green, or white crystals/flocked to simulate snowy tips.
● This was made a side table piece. You can definitely hang it with a piece of white ribbon (match the roses!)
If you are looking for other winter decor pieces, you might like these:
● Winter Pear and Floral Table Centerpiece
● Winter Ice Blue Bucket Craft
● Wooden Box Bird’s Nest Floral Arrangement
Easy Birdcage Decor: Winter White Flowers Materials:
Note: how many flowers and other floral materials you need is dependant on the size of your birdcage.
● Birdcage
● Bird Nest (scaled to size to fit your birdcage)
● Floral Foam
● Glue Gun
● Hot Glue Sticks
● Wire Cutters
● Winter Berries (gold was used to match the gold trim on the roses)
● Winter White Roses
● Icy Floral (for snow/ice)
● Golden Baby Breath
● Pine Cones
Easy Birdcage Decor: Winter White Flowers Directions:
● Start with a white birdcage. Spray paint, and allow to dry if necessary.
● Insert floral foam into the cage.
● Place the bird’s nest on top of the floral foam.
● Close the birdcage.
● Now, eyeball what height you want for your nest. Cut down the floral foam to fit the height (and width) you need.
● Once you have cut down the floral foam, make certain it fits in the space you eyeballed – if it does fit, hot glue in place. If it does not yet fit, take off some more floral foam. Remember it is better to take less off and cut twice than take too much floral foam off the first time.
● Hot glue the nest on top of the floral foam.
● Cut down and insert evergreen to surround the nest. You will see the original stems.
● Start to fill in the birdcage around the floral foam and nest with floral and evergreen (or berries) – you want this to look like the bird is simply out of town for the winter – so some overgrowth, and a little snow.
● You can insert your pieces into the floral foam, or insert the floral pieces into the foam and then hot glue them in place.
● This is a busy floral arrangement. Again, you want to make certain you are covering the floral foam completely, and any cut stems that may show, but not the bird’s nest.
● Layer some floral, golden baby breath, and pine cones so it forms a winter-bower for the bird’s nest.
● Attach a cascade of winter white roses to the exterior of the birdcage and hot glue in place.
● Attach some rose leaves to the rose cascade and hot glue them to the cage/roses.
● Check your piece for any holes or bare spots. Cover any remaining ones with berries.
This is a pretty quick craft taking under 30 minutes to make. The most time you will spend if deciding on height and placement of the foam, nest, and floral pieces.
This beautiful birdcage decor is very easy to make. We (royal we as it was my niece’s idea) went with winter white and it looks spectacular in person. The roses chosen have a gold trim, and that meant that the foliage was gold. You do not have to follow the gold motif, red for winter would be fabulous too!
Easy Birdcage Decor: Winter White Flowers
Have an old birdcage lying about that you would like to repurpose into a beautiful decor piece? This wonderful winter white birdcage decorating idea is a lovely DIY decorating piece for the holidays and beyond. This tells the story of a bird that has left the cage to fly south for the winter. His (or her) nest is empty, and he (or she) is off to parts unknown.
Materials
- Bird Cage
- Bird Nest
- Floral Foam
- Winter Berries (gold was used to match the gold trim on the roses)
- Winter White Roses
- Icy Floral (for snow/ice)
- Golden Baby Breath
- Pine Cones
Tools
- Cutters
- Hot Glue Gun
- Hot Glue
Instructions
- Start with a white birdcage. Spray paint, and allow to dry if necessary.
- Insert floral foam into the cage.
- Place the bird's nest on top of the floral foam.
- Close the birdcage.
- Now, eyeball what height you want for your nest. Cut down the floral foam to fit the height (and width) you need.
- Once you have cut down the floral foam, make certain it fits in the space you eyeballed - if it does fit, hot glue in place. If it does not yet fit, take off some more floral foam. Remember it is better to take less off and cut twice than take too much floral foam off the first time.
- Hot glue the nest on top of the floral foam.
- Cut down and insert evergreen to surround the nest. You will see the original stems.
- Start to fill in the birdcage around the floral foam and nest with floral and evergreen (or berries) - you want this to look like the bird is simply out of town for the winter - so some overgrowth, and a little snow.
- You can insert your pieces into the floral foam, or insert the floral pieces into the foam and then hot glue them in place.
- This is a busy floral arrangement. Again, you want to make certain you are covering the floral foam completely, and any cut stems that may show, but not the bird's nest.
- Layer some floral, golden baby breath, and pine cones so it forms a winter bower for the bird's nest.
- Attach a cascade of winter white roses to the exterior of the birdcage and hot glue in place.
- Attach some rose leaves to the rose cascade and hot glue them to the cage/roses.
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If you are looking for more winter decor, you will want to check out these beautiful crafts:
● Snowflake Bead Wreath Craft DIY – This is a beautiful snowflake wreath that is perfect for door decor in the chilly winter months. You can fully customize this snowflake bead wreath for color, and ornaments. Simple to make, this lovely Snowflake Bead Wreath Craft is a real conversation piece.
● Easy DIY Pine Cone Wreath – Create a beautiful wreath with painted pine cones. Fabulous as fall, winter or spring decor, this Easy DIY Pine Cone Wreath is highly customizable. Step by step instructions makes the entire process simple. You will be thrilled with the results of this inexpensive craft project!
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Joleisa says
The best thing I love about this is that it is reasonably inexpensive and also easy to make. Almost every time I go into the charity shop, there’s a birdcage or two for sale. For our Christmas theme colours this year, I am going to try a red, gold and white one. Thanks and I wish Max all the best.
Ann says
Thank you, Joleisa!
Ann
AFrie King says
Ann. I would like to make ur canned garlic recipe but don’t have a canner. I want to keep the jar in fridge.
Can I do that without pressure canning it? Thanks.