When I was planning my sister's shower I came up with the idea of doing a Gift Card holder using an antique doll stroller. While I was searching I also came across this funky bird cage at an antique store. I decided I would decorate this as a back up, in case I was unable to find the doll stroller. I did end up finding the doll stroller, so I decided to decorate this one in a wedding theme. The cage was painted with chalk paint in a creamy antique white. The wires were hand painted in a soft gold. The bottom of the bird cage I modge podged some vintage looking scrap paper to the bottom. The pieces I decorated it with can be changed to suit your wedding colours. The cage is almost completed, I had a trap door created for the opening at the top so the cards can be inserted and the trap door locked in place. Also the front doors of the cage, I am thinking about securing them permanently, so the only access is through the top when you unlock the trap door. The cage will be available to rent as a wedding prop. I am slowly building my inventory and have aquired several things I will post them on here as they are aquired. If you have any questions feel free to contact me.
Before picture of the bird cage:
I added a bit of stenciling detail to the top, there is a hinge at the opening where I will attach the trap door that has a slit for the envelopes to enter, along with a lock and key to secure it in place.
Bottom Interior of the bird cage:
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