
The Rules:
- Upcycle an item(s) from a thrift store, resale store, or garage sale into a new piece of decor.
- There’s no monthly theme.
- There’s no budget to stick to.
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Bird Cage Planter Upcycle
What you need:- Metal bird cage
- Spray paint of choice – I used Color Shot in Island Girl
- Coconut liner – pick a size close to that of your bird cage
- Any kind of plant – I went with a drippy ivy. Succulents would also be gorgeous!

- Clean your bird cage of any dust, debris, or loose paint.
- Spray paint the bird cage. Use several thin coats for best results and to avoid trips. Here are my spray painting tips!
- Once dry, insert your coconut liner. Trim with scissors if necessary.
- Add soil and your plant. If choosing a “drippy” plant, pull some of the stems through the wire bars for a cool effect!
- Hang or place in a sunny spot and enjoy!
And now for more thrifty goodness!
If you like this project, you might also like the time that we found a peacock chair on the side of the road or when I made a side table from a thrifted vase and chip and dip plate!
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Michelle James
Monday 28th of January 2019
This is such a great makeover! I loved the color you painted it!
Habiba
Monday 28th of January 2019
I love roadside finds the best! And sometimes I take chances like you and return later to grab those treasures. I'm sorry you only managed to score the one but it turned out oh so lovely. Great upcycle, you guys!
Debra
Friday 25th of January 2019
What a wonderful idea. I love the color you painted the birdcage. It adds so much charm to your porch.
Heather
Friday 25th of January 2019
I am totally kicking myself for getting rid of a decorative bird cage I had! I just didn't have anywhere to put it but it would have been perfect for this. This turned out beautiful and I love this idea so much!
Jenny
Friday 25th of January 2019
I don't normally like bird cages, but that one shaped like a house is so cute! Very pretty color too! It looks wonderful!