D.I.Y Paper Bird Cage Party Decor
The lovely and incredibly talented Laurie Cinotto created this adorable D.I.Y. Paper Bird Cage Project for Janie at The Bride's Cafe and they agreed to let me share it with you all here on Creature Comforts too (yay - thanks ladies)!
What I find so great about projects like this is how customizable they are. By simply choosing papers in colors and patterns that reflect your taste best, you can make a collection of unique pieces to bedeck your next party with. These bird cages would look great clustered on a tabletop (arranged at different heights) or hanging from branches or ribbons. Perhaps at the end of the fete you might even like to send your guests home with one to remember the event by.
- Download the Bird Template
Visit The Bride's Cafe for full tutorial details.
+ Find more from Laurie on her blog + Be inspired by Janie at The Bride's Cafe
All images ©Laurie Cinotto
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| by Ez Thursday, January 7, 2010 
Reader Comments (45)
I am in love! This is so cute...now I just need to find someone who needs a bridal or baby shower :-)
So sweet! I know the perfect little girl nursery for these!
Really sweet and lovely. Thank you for sharing.
So cute! I love all of Lauren's work, she's extremely talented!
Ack! eep! swoon! I adore these, they are so up my alley! What an incredibly fun project! Let's do it, let's do it! :)
xo
Melis
Love it! Great centerpiece idea for Easter!
Oh my goodness, these are the cutest little birdies! I must make these! Thanks for sharing :)
Oooh!
I'm in my first working day at the office after holiday, I should be focusing hard on work after 2 weeks, but I wish oh so much I was at home doing this!!! :)
I need to find a suitable occasion for this... I have a dinner with friends at my place next sunday: hanging them is the best, but think these would look good also as PLACE HOLDERS, maybe with the name on the birds... Or just table decor... What do you think?
Thanks for sharing and congrats to the creator!
Ciao!
It's so gorgeous! I think I'm going to make it this evening!
O my these are beautiful!!! I can't think of something better to make on a snowy day. A little bit of spring in the house!
Adorable! I think I'll try making these to decorate my studio.
Thanks for all your great comments everyone! I love the idea of using these as room decor too! Adding some glitter for a glam effect would also be great! Keep your ideas coming!
xo Ez
Absolutely adorable! Thanks for sharing!
adorable!!!!
i love these but what I really would like to know is where did you get those sweet blue leaf branches?
Thanks for the kind words, folks! I hope you all give it a try. They're easy to make and most likely you'll have all the supplies on hand.
Mermanda, I made the branches (actually they're part of a whole tree). They are constructed with florist corsage leaves, wire, and floral tape. Here's a pic of the whole tree...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lalalaurie/2234448352/in/set-72157603832560859/
I love these! Just in time for Valentines parties, too :)
~ Kristen
So adorable and so easy! I must try this!
A perfect craft for my 12 year old! She's going to LOVE hanging some in her room :D
They are so cute!
makes me happy, thank you for sharing!
The world is full of generous people ....Thank youuuuuu :)
these are so very sweet! definitely a little project I plan to undertake. thanks for sharing!
Oh my! I REALLY like these!
My first thought was "perfect for my little girl's room!" too. Oh these are just so sweet! I can't wait to make these.
This is such a sweet idea, thank you. Clarice
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