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"Birdcage" Makeover

Last week, I spent a couple of hours scouring garage sales.  I came home all excited, but as you can see, it doesn't take much to delight me:



After John brought out the wire cutters and we removed yards of chicken wire, this is what we found:


Once stripped of the chicken wire, I realized that the "birdcage" is actually two repurposed [this is the new catch-phrase, right?] store display baskets stacked together. After some cleaning, spray painting, and decorating, this is what we have:






What do you think?  Could we possibly use this as part of wedding reception decor?

Thankful thought:  Thanks for spray paint and possibilities. 

Comments

  1. reganMay 19, 2012 at 9:01 AM

    Perfect for a wedding! Well done!

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  2. Dogwood Lane RamblesMay 19, 2012 at 11:17 AM

    How cute is that and how clever are you to have seen the possibilities.

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  3. UnknownMay 19, 2012 at 4:14 PM

    So Cute! I never would have guessed it would be so Beautiful! Keep me in mind if you have any extra crafts :)

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  4. BiancaMay 20, 2012 at 9:22 AM

    Would be perfect for a wedding! Love it! How crafty of you.
    Great to give something a second - and pretty - life, isn't it?
    How are the preperations coming? Not stressed out yet I hope. With pretty stuff like this and your energy to make something like that I guess your doing great so far.....

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  5. ShirleyCMay 20, 2012 at 5:47 PM

    Well, look at that! It is just beautiful! I love finding things to repurpose also. Especially for the yard.

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  6. TaniaMay 26, 2012 at 1:58 AM

    Wow! That is so beautiful! You really do have an eye for seeing beyond the obvious, and taking something from drab to fab! Great job! And yes, it definitely would make a beautiful addition to weddings! Love it! Tania ♥

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