Here is a fun idea (and BTW, I wonder what number I am on for 100 ideas under $100? I will count later in the week--too lazy right now!) for a hanging lamp.
I spray painted a birdcage ($3 at thrift store) pink. I added some pink vellum inside. My daughter then said, "That is kind of plain." I removed pink vellum (it is hot glued on the inside), used a gold paint pen to add some swirls, and re-glued it to the inside. Oh, I ironed the vellum before putting it in the bird cage.
I added a white 100 count string of lights in the inside. I had to break a bit of the bamboo cage for the plug to fit out the top. If you use a metal cage, saw a few bars off (great, now I sound like we are preparing for a jailbreak!).
I then plugged another 100 count string of lights into the ones in the cage for the cord. I tied ribbons on it to pretty it up.
Tied one of the ribbons to a ceiling hook and ta-da, I great little hanging lamp for next to nothing.
Find more great ideas here:
DIY Day at Kimba's
Between Naps On the Porch
Just Something I Whipped Up!
Making The World Cuter
Cottage Instincts
Reinvented
Power of Paint
This turned out so fun I love it!
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becky... that looks great! I love the swirls! btw how did you find such a great deal? :)
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I LOVE THIS!!! My little girl would just go nuts if I did something like this for her! What a brilliant idea! Can't wait to try it too!
ReplyDeleteFabulous!!! Just *fabulous*!!! This is one of the cleverest things I've seen! Love it!
ReplyDeleteBecky, That is so cute! I bought a wire cage last week at GW. Now I have a great idea for it. Thanks for sharing. Vicky
ReplyDeleteHow cute! I'd love to use something like this outside in my gazebo!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely adorable and unique!
ReplyDeletegreat idea, i think i need one!
ReplyDeleteWow that is a totally cute idea. I love how you added the swirls to it.
ReplyDeleteHow pretty~I really like that you added the gold swirls!
ReplyDeleteOk, now I'm on the lookout for a bird cage!! Looks WONDERFUL!
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Neat! I always love bird cages, but don't have one...
ReplyDeleteGood call by daughter...swirls really make it pop!!
Just beautiful, great idea!!!
ReplyDeleteI am in love with this!! I'm going to have to make one! Thanks for the beautiful idea!
ReplyDeleteThat is crazy awesome creative! What a nice idea...! Love your blog. New fan.
ReplyDeleteThis is amazing. I love how it turned out. What a creative way to make a lamp! I might just have to try this one. :-)
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely brilliant!!!!
ReplyDeleteHappy Hunting,
Teresa
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Adorable! So creative!
ReplyDeleteThat is one adorable birdcage/lamp! Your little girl must be thrilled.
ReplyDeleteThis is just absolutely adorable. What a great idea! I never would have thought of lining the cage with vellum so that you could put a strand of lights inside--that's an awesome idea!
ReplyDeleteLove this!!! My inspiration for my nursery was vintage blue birds and this would go great in there! I am keeping my eyes peeled. Thank you SO MUCH for posting this!
ReplyDeleteMy goodness, what a beautiful idea. I'm thinking this would look great sitting on top of my tall entertainment center nestled among the plants and stone bird. Right now I just have a small lamp to give a little "mood' lighting, glow to that area. This would be much for effective and interesting. Thank you!!! Now I can't wait to find a birdcage.
ReplyDeletelovely, origional idea!
ReplyDeletei love this!!! what a great idea
ReplyDeleteThat is so cute!
ReplyDeleteHow fun? I love it. Such a smart idea.
ReplyDeleteA $3 burdcage?? What a treat!!! And you definitely turned it into a lovely little treasure.
ReplyDeleteCheers~
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Oopsie....typing in the dark proves I didn't take keyboarding in HS. :)
ReplyDeleteHello Becky,
ReplyDeleteLove the lighted bird cage and that would go with out saying after seeing birdie stuff on my site.
I really LOVE!! the film Tray dressed in BURLAP and thats a given for me. I am going to be doing some great burlap things that I will post soon so stop by and check them out.
keep inspiring.
"Dore"
ok...so stay away from my yard because i have 2 perfect items for this- that are just on the back patio! ok, so i just told you where they were...yikes! going to go grab them now! :) i'm so going to do this! thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteLOVE it! It's so whimsical and girly.
ReplyDeleteThis is amazing! I gasped when I saw it! WAAAANNNNNTTTTTT!
ReplyDeleteDonna
I just love this unique light. I have featured it at Veronica's Korner. Please stop by and grab your Featured button.
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