I went a little birdcage crazy. 

This birdcage is about the size of a pint of ice cream or maybe just a tad bigger than that.

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I covered the "floor" of the cage with paper scraps.

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The bars are covered in rhinestones.

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I used a variety of gorgeous new flowers all along the edge.

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The bird is a simple cut out.  I found the template online and simply sandwiched the string between two birds.

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I also added the word bird, hand cut of course, to the middle of the string.

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Then I figured if one birdcage was cool, wouldn't a garland of little birdcages be even cooler?!

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These birdcages are much smaller.  They would fit inside a yogurt container.

Here are some close-ups (they're smaller than they are in these photos – they're tiny):

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Here's the good news!  I'm going to be sharing how to make the birdcage garland during my Live With Prima class on August 9 at 8pm EST!  So be sure to check it out!

Thanks for stopping by!

Julie Fei-Fan Balzer

Based outside of Boston, Julie Fei-Fan Balzer is a mixed-media artist who constructs vibrant compositions. Passionate about connecting with and inspiring other artists, she shares her expertise through in-person workshops, her online classroom www.balzerdesigns.com, and through monthly membership at www.MyArtPractice.com.

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