A Quick Side Project Fit For the Birds

A Quick Side Project Fit For the Birds

July 13th, 2009 @ 5:47 pm by Mrs. Cloud

I have been working pretty steadily the past few days on a little surprise project for my bridesmaids that I am waiting to share until it is absolutely completed. But my ADD took over and I had to take a quick break to work on something else. This happens way too often and is the number one reason I now have about ten half-completed projects taking over my home.

I ordered this adorable birdcage from Save on Crafts a few months back and it has been staring at me looking ugly and naked ever since (mine is 17”, which they don’t seem to sell alone anymore). Don’t get me wrong, it is super cute, but every time I look at it I think of the potential it could have. So, in about 30 minutes today, I printed a cute little card sign, played with some beautiful PaperSource ribbon, and our little birdcage is now gorgeous and ready for the wedding!

I remember seeing the almost exact same cage on the Knot a while back, decorated with layered ribbon and that image has stuck in my mind. It turned out to be a super easy project. I need more projects that are as painless as this one was!

Do you ever take a break from one project to do a completely different one?

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20 Responses to “A Quick Side Project Fit For the Birds”

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Mrs. Candy Corn (message) 516 posts, Busy bee

We used the same exact bird cage for our card holder (http://www.weddingbee.com/2008/10/07/fitting-in-with-the-french/)! Looks great We have ours displayed on our bookshelf now because it makes me smile.

7/13/09 @ 6:05 pm (reply)

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LatteLove (message) 4,094 posts, Honey bee

so cute!

7/13/09 @ 6:08 pm (reply)

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Miss Labrador (message) 1,325 posts, Bumble bee

Looks great and makes me want one! Good job!

7/13/09 @ 6:16 pm (reply)

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KatieBug3017 (message) 1,434 posts, Bumble bee

That cage is beautiful! Good job - didn’t take too much to fix it up!

I am a compulsive multi-tasker…but I can’t bring myself to leave something undone! I will take breaks to do other projects, but if I have left the first one unfinished, it will drive me nuts!!!

7/13/09 @ 6:22 pm (reply)

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Miss French Bulldog (message) 6,063 posts, Bee Keeper

I love how you wove the ribbon through the cage! Very pretty

7/13/09 @ 6:51 pm (reply)

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krissycake (message) 2,087 posts, Buzzing bee

I love what you did with the birdcage! And yes, my guestbook project has been on hold for a few months, seeing as a major component I wanted to incorporate into it was a print from the Polaroid POGO Instant Digital Camera, which was “arriving in June” for the longest time…looked it up and it’s FINALLY available for purchase!

http://www.amazon.com/Polaroid-PoGo-Instant-Mobile-Printer/dp/B0019UGCLG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1247526306&sr=8-1

7/13/09 @ 7:05 pm (reply)

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Gilneas (message) 1,029 posts, Bumble bee

I have that birdcage too, and have been worried that people may now know what it is for.. cute project!!

7/13/09 @ 7:22 pm (reply)

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Miss Mouse (message) 3,311 posts, Sugar bee

It turned out so cute! I do this all the time: I’ve got so many projects going right now!!

7/13/09 @ 7:26 pm (reply)

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Charm bracelet (message) 832 posts, Busy bee

My fiance is Vietnamese and it is customary to give envelopes with money. Like many Asian cultures they don’t give gifts, just money. So I need to be ready. In the past, I have seen boxes at weddings to put envelopes in. Since I have been looking online, I have noticed birdcages. Is this the new trend?

7/13/09 @ 9:08 pm (reply)

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Jenniphyr (message) 1,397 posts, Bumble bee

That’s a beautiful way to dress up your birdcage! =) I can’t wait to see the other project you’re working on….

7/13/09 @ 9:16 pm (reply)

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Champagne Wishes (message) 485 posts, Helper bee

I love this birdcage! I go back and forth on a box or a cage but I am totally leaning towards the cage now after seeing this. Good Job!

7/13/09 @ 9:44 pm (reply)

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andriab (message) 72 posts, Worker bee

Ooohhh! Pretty!

What font did you use for this? Also, what are the dimensions that you set the label for?

Nice job!

7/13/09 @ 10:02 pm (reply)

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Miss Mascara (message) 771 posts, Busy bee

Love it!

7/13/09 @ 10:06 pm (reply)

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CaitlinRivera (message) 454 posts, Helper bee

Inspiring!

7/13/09 @ 11:03 pm (reply)

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krissybee (message) 1,027 posts, Bumble bee

very cute! i love the color of the birdcage with the red ribbon!

7/14/09 @ 8:22 am (reply)

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MyPurpleWedding (message) 217 posts, Helper bee

So cute!

7/14/09 @ 10:27 am (reply)

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pvaulter718 (message) 1,594 posts, Bumble bee

The ribbon looks great! Was it one wide piece or three single pieces?

7/14/09 @ 11:33 am (reply)

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MaryKaters13 (message) 22 posts, Newbee

This is perfect. Simple but elegant.

7/14/09 @ 12:26 pm (reply)

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Charlenie (message) 24 posts, Newbee

I love the finished product. In my opinion the cardbox was one of the hardest things to find. Modern, sleek and versatile is not what you usually think of when you hear wedding cardbox.. You did a great job.

7/14/09 @ 12:33 pm (reply)

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Miss Cloud (message) 587 posts, Busy bee

@Mrs. Candy Corn: I’m hoping to display mine after as well, they are too cute to hide away!
@Charm bracelet: I went with the cage over boxes just because I couldn’t find a box I really loved, and I couldn’t beat the price!
@andriab: The font is Burgues Script, which is available from veer.com and the sign is about 5 1/2 x 3 1/2
@pvaulter718: It’s 3, 2 red and one white, all taped together for a little extra security

7/14/09 @ 4:59 pm (reply)