DIY Wood Bird Cage Winter Snow Scene

How To Make A Bird Cage Winter Snow Scene

This bird cage winter snow scene was easy to make. I’ll show you how I took everything out of a 99 cent bird cage I found at the thrift store and then how I filled it with a simple snow scene. Wait until you see it. Winter Wonderland….

See. I told you. What a pretty little display. Brings a smile to my face. Certainly is a lot lighter than the original dark wood look.

Today is Thrift Store Décor Day and my thrifty friends have some really fun makeovers today. The links are at the end of this post.

The bird cage wasn’t so pretty to start with. It was a music box, I think. There are batteries and some kind of gadget on the bottom side.

Come to think of it I didn’t even install new batteries to see if it worked. Will have to do that when I get back home (visiting in Arkansas for a week). I might have a musical rotating winter scene and don’t even know it.

Despite the sad greenery and faded details inside the cage I thought the wood and small metal pieces on the base were pretty.

I took a pair of wire cutters and screwdriver and removed everything I could from the inside of the cage. I had to use the tiny opening in the side to remove everything. It was a bit touch and go but I finally got all the junk out.

Next I used my favorite Rustoleum Spray Paint, Heirloom Satin, to give the cage a clean fresh look. You guys know it only takes minutes and a can of spray paint to turn any thrifty find into a thing of beauty.

How To Make A Winter Snow Scene

Just a tad of distressing on the metal and the wood. Distressing painted pieces adds depth and character.

I didn’t use any glue but just stuffed the white bird cage with fluffy stuff I bought at the craft store. It has tiny little silver stars and glitter in the fluff. I used a popsicle stick to push the fluff into place. Popsicle sticks are handy little DIY tools. I also use them when working with hot glue. Saves my fingertips.

The only issue I had was trying to find things to put in the bird cage. I had tiny, tiny, snowmen from past projects but they were too small.

Next I tried ornaments but they were too big. Remember, I had to push everything through the small door in the cage.

I went through my stash of small decorative Christmas trees and decided they were all too tall. No problem. I got out my wire cutters and chopped off the bottoms.

To place the trees in the cage I used a pair of pliers and went in through the cage door opening. I didn't have to glue anything to the cage.

Once I put the trees into the fluff they were stuck. Not going anywhere except maybe to lean a little. I pushed the popsicle stick in between the cage bars and gently set the trees upright.

I put three trees in the snow scene. Remember, when decorating you should go with odd numbers. The silver trees didn’t make it into the cage because they were just way too big.

I noticed all of the glitter falling off of the silver trees and decided glitter would be the finishing touch for the bird cage winter snow scene.

I just happened to have a container of gold glitter on the shelf (very top shelf away from little hands). Thank goodness there was a bit left from the time Sofi and friend decided to glitter up the workshop, shed, carport, backyard, and papaw’s boots. No more glitter for them. If you have a glitter explosion story feel free to share it in the comments.

Just a note on all the little white and silver glitter trees. I found them on sale at the end of last Christmas season and the receipt was still in the bag. The trees were between .18¢ and .25¢ each. Another good deal.

Turned out pretty sweet didn’t it. Start with a vision and find a way to make it work. If you are a bit lazy like me when it comes to DIY, remember spray paint is your best friend. Fast and easy and a big impact.

No, it’s not perfect. Perfectly Imperfect. Glitter and sparkle and distressed paint......what's not to love.

Can’t wait for Sofi to see it. I bet she'll find a special place for the bird cage. Probably in her room here at the house.

Watch how I made 3 fun DIY projects in just minutes in this short video tutorial.....

3 Quick and Easy DIY's

Thrift store decor makeovers are one of my favorite DIY's. Spray paint is one of my favorite DIY products. It's an easy and inexpensive way to update used decor. You can find my favorite spray paint and diy products on the Petticoat Junktion Amazon Page here.