Dollar Tree DIY Farmhouse Shabby Chic Bird Cage - Book Fold
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- Опубліковано 11 лип 2024
- If you need an elegant, shabby chic farmhouse home decor DIY that's affordable and adorable all at the same time, then this is the project for you! You can find everything you'll need to make this a Dollar Tree DIY! Bird cages are all the rage and this one is so unique and elegant it can be used for bridal shower decor, wedding decor or as DIY gifts.
Happy crafting!!
Here's what you'll need:
1 Tall Thin Paperback Book with at least 250 pages
Ribbon or Lace Trim
Pearls or other Embellishments
Silk Flowers
Butterflies
Decorative Paper
Floral Wire (thick)
Exacto Knife
Hot Glue Gun- amzn.to/2Iz3K94
Glue Sticks ( I use Gorilla Glue Sticks) amzn.to/2NAxL9f
Foam Brush
Sharpie or other Felt Pen
Pencil
Scissors
Wire Cutters
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My mother always told me that books had souls. If they do I think they would be so so happy to look so beautiful. The birdcage is amazing. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you so much Jennifer! I hope the little book soul enjoyed it's new look! What a lovely thought!!
Have a glorious day!!!
😲 too cute!! Now I have to go find an old book..lol! Thank you for sharing!!
P.S. I'll be adding some Bling to my Book Cage of course!
The bird cage is gorgeous! I’m 60 and I remember when I was little making Christmas trees like this out of magazines.
I've heard a few people who did that. I might have to look into that around Christmas next year!!
Thank you for watching!!
Have a wonderful day!!!
How in the world there are people who didn't like this awesome Diy????
Hahaha.... there are all different kinds of people in the world! Glad you like it though! Thank you!! 😊
Hey Elaine! I'm in the Seattle, WA area! I actually just finished folding all the pages in my book! Now on to the really fun part in decorating with flowers and lace! What a great and creative craft with books! I'm a Christian and used a book about The Holy Spirit. With every few pages I folded seemed to be another chapter that I found myself reading again! Can't wait to add a beautiful dove that sometimes represents The Holy Spirit! It has a lot of meaning to me! TU so much for sharing!
I love that you have added such wonderful meaning and joy to this project Dee! I imagine this will be a treasured decor piece when you're all through! Thank you so much for watching!!
Happy crafting and hello from California!!!
I'm a Christian too and that's an inspiring idea!! Thanks for sharing.
OMG I cannot express how pretty that birdcage is. I must try it and I’m totally in shock that I have all the stuff needed to make it. Thank u so much for sharing this project with us, you’re so talented!
You're so sweet Tina! Thank you!! This has probably been the most re-created project I've done! Please feel free to post your re-creation of it to my Midnight Crafter Glue Dots Facebook group page!
Happy crafting!!!
@@ElainePetrakisMidnightCrafter It's easy to see why this has been your most replicated DIY project. The supplies are not too expensive, you can utilize things from your craft stash, & looks fun & easy. It also helps that you explain how to make these so well. I am so glad that after watching your angel & tree book folding DIY's that I dug around your channel & finally found this one too! Gotta get to thrifting so that I can find lots of old books & Readers Digests because I see lots of 🎁 to be made! So excited & thanks again 😃
I remember back in 6th grade (1976) the art teacher had us take a reader's digest and fold it like this. I painted my birdcage purple and added flowers to it.
Then about 8 years ago I took a hymnal and made a hymn book angel. I crocheted her bodice and my husband made me a wooden head for her. She still sits pretty in my living room.
Have a great day Elaine.
That's so cool Tammy! Feel free to post a picture of her in the Facebook group so we can see!
Hi! I am from Opelika, Alabama. While farmhouse isn't my style, I enjoy watching others' creations. Thank you!
Thank you so much Pam! I try and do several different styles so there's something for everyone! I appreciate you watching!!
Have a blessed day!!!
Oh wow definitely one of the best diys I've seen! I love this!
You're so nice!! Thank you!! I'm so happy you enjoyed this project and appreciate you watching!!
Have a perfect day!!!
Omg!, I love this diy.. So beautiful👍👍
I'm so glad you like it Twana! Thank you for watching!!!
Have a fabulous day!!!
My neighbor used to make dolls using a book like that for the dress bottom of the dolls when I was a kid 50 years ago. I think my sisters and I all made one at time or another. I can remember folding a book or maybe Reader's Digest
That is some kind shabby chic farmhouse birdcage that I cannot pass up on recreating. Thank you for the inspiration
I love hearing that Margie!! It's a great project!!
Happy crafting and thank you for watching!!!!
I love this project! I'm a book lover, but have no problem using books with little value for crafts. I live in a suburb of Atlanta.
Hi Vicki! I'm so glad you like it! One of my Glue Dots said her mom always told her that books had souls. I hope this one liked it's makeover!! Thank you for watching!!
Have an amazing day!!!
Hello from a fellow Georgian! I live on the southside, near the airport. We have an Atlanta address but live in East Point. Where do you live?
It's so dainty...and shabby chic, Elaine! It's shape reminds me of a silo! As a bird lover, I love birdcages and I can see myself trying this awesomely unique and thinking-outside-of-the-box project! Thanks for sharing. Oh, and congratulations on reaching a milestone. Not only did you reach 17K, but you are also over 18K now! May your channel grow in leaps and bounds. Best of luck! Hugs~ Josie :)
Thank you so much Josie! It means so much to have your support and UA-cam friendship!! I'd love to see your spin on this project!!!
Happy crafting sister!!
Over 21,000 now
Elaine, I am really missing your crafting skills! Here I am watching one of your great videos from 4 years ago, oh my gosh! The first video I of yours I ever watched was the book angel and/or Christmas tree, and the white plastic hangers shaped into an angel or a snowflake. Amazing wonderful crafting!! God's blessings to you. 💕💕💕
You're so sweet Christie. Thank you so much! There should be plenty of old videos to still see I think. 😁 I appreciate you!!
Hi Elaine! I am from Carlsbad, NM. I can remember making these as a child. Good memories! Thanks!
Wow! That's awesome Judy! It's funny how the old projects come around as new again!! I'm happy to bring you old and good memories!!
Have a perfect day!!!
Iowa reporting in. Did a few breathing exercises as I watched you tear up a book, but I’m ok now and was already thinking of what I’m going to do when I make one.
Hahaha....you made me laugh out loud!! Sorry for the anxiety! I hope you'll enjoy this project and that you'll send me a pic of it when you're done!!
Happy crafting!!!
Hi Elaine...I'm from Indianapolis..love your channel and I really like shabby chic and or farm house decor
Thank you Susanna! I really appreciate that!! I'm making more of an effort to add in more farmhouse DIY's. Glad you like them!!
Have a heavenly day!!!
@@ElainePetrakisMidnightCrafter cant wait to see them💕
Newberry, FL. Love your channel
@@crystaltatum6294 Thank you Crystal!! I'm so glad!
I remember doing Christmas trees with readers digest books and you could leave them plane or you could spray paint them...I love your birdhouse idea its really pretty with the bling.
I've heard that that was a popular thing and I would have never thought of spray painting it! So glad you like the birdhouse! Thank you for watching!!!
Have a heavenly day!!!
Hello I am from Turlock California. I am going to give it my best to make this for a friend. She loves to read and I think this is right up her alley.
Awesome Karen! I bet she'll love it!! You'll be surprised at how quickly it actually goes once you get the hang of it!
Happy crafting!!!
I Commented earlier but I just sat here watching videos and got my book folded. Lol. I look forward to finishing it tomorrow. Thank you again. Also my momma used to make angels by folding a book. I’m going to talk to her tomorrow about that. 💕❤️
That's great Norma! Please send me a pic of it once you're done! I'd also love to hear what your mom says on making the angels! That would make a great Christmas video!!
Ok. I’ll let you know.
I emailed you a photo of my Birdcage. Thanks again for the inspiration. I love your videos.
I’m originally from England but live in Florida now,love the bird house!,
Thank you Jeanette! So happy you like it!
Have a blessed day!!!
This is the prettiest bird cage project I have ever seen! Thank you for sharing 🌟!
Aww...thank you so much Cynthia! I'm so glad!!
I currently live in Valdosta, Georgia, originally from Maui but happy to be here.
Cool!
Hey, I'm here again.... your channel and creations are amazing. Keep coming back to this video... one of the greatest I've seen.
Thank you so much! 😀 You made my day!
Wow .....cutest birdcage ever! I just love birds and bird cages,so I'll definitely be making one of these! I'm from Utah
Yay Peggy! I can't wait for you to make this and hopefully send me a pic!! Thank you for watching!
Happy crafting!!!
I love this! I'm a voracious reader and book lover plus I love bird cages and birds. This is so clever. I will enjoy trying to make this! Thank you for sharing! ❤️❤️❤️
Sounds like this project covers many loves for you!! It's a great one!!
Happy crafting Mary!!!
I am from San Antonio Texas. We use to make things like this when I was growing up - like making Christmas trees.
It' funny how things come around again after a few years huh?! I might have to look into the Christmas trees for next year!!
Have a wonderful day!!!
Now that is an idea I had never seen before. It is UNIQUE, I luv it.
Thank you so much Miriam! I was inspired by Pinterest!!
Have a lovely day!!!
My mom loves shabby chic, I'll try to make this for mother's Day!
That's great Valerie! I bet she'll love it!!!
Happy crafting!!!!
Hi Elaine, I am from Parma Heights Ohio. This is a suburb of Cleveland. I love your DIYS. I really love shabby chic, have for years. There is an eclectic look to my house. Hubby leather, blue walls, you know big recliners and such. He wins in a few areas. I add accents to help. I love bird cages, this will be an excellent addition to my collection. I wanted to mention another crafter needed pearls she found a headband and took the pearls off there. They were strung which would be easily used. Thank you for sharing your creativity. Have a great day. Ps. You are not the only midnight crafter, it after 3am here, crazy right
That's a great idea Evelynne! Thank you for sharing it with me! I'm glad you're enjoying my channel and really appreciate you watching!!!
Have a superb day!!!
Great idea! Probably should have used the whole book. I see a lantern shape in this, myself. Making my creative juices flow!
Thanks Donna! You're right about using the whole book but I was getting impatient and wanted to get the project done lol. I can see a lantern too! Someone else said a carousel...yes! With some different embellishments it could be any number of things!! I appreciate you watching and the idea too!
Happy crafting!!!
I’m in North Alabama. I have that same little jewelry box...been wanting to paint it. Love this project...my mom made Christmas choir girls with magazines using this folding technique.
That sounds so cool Tammy! I'd love to see one of those angels!! It's funny about the jewelry box because another Glue Dot has it too and said she wants to paint hers as well! That makes 3 of us with it! lol
Have a glorious day!!!
Hey Miss Elaine I haven’t been on here for a while and I saw your video first thing and I’m so glad that I did because you’re so awesome & I love watching you create such beautiful things sweet lady . 💕💕
That's so sweet of you Rita, thank you!! 😊
This reminds me of a Santa my Grandma made out of a Reader's Digest back in the 70's. :) Cute idea!
That's the cutest thing I've ever seen, I love it.
Thank you Val! I was really happy with it! So glad you like it!
Have an awesome day!!!
Hi Elaine, I remember making this in grade school we used reader digest. Brought back memories for me.
I love it Janice! I've heard from a couple of the Glue Dots that they used Reader's Digest....that's awesome!!
Have a pleasant day!!!
Hi Elaine, I am from New Mexico but have lived in Utah for the last 25 years. I am writing to you to thank you for all of the beautiful things that you have helped me make. I really loved this project. I think it is so ingenious, creative and fun to watch and work with. Thank-you for showing me how and thank-you for your upbeat attitude.
Aww...thank you so much for your lovely and kind words Juli! I absolutely love sharing my crafts and it makes me happy that you are enjoying them!! Please feel free to post pics of the projects you've recreated on my Elaine Petrakis Midnight Crafter Facebook page or email them to me at midnightcrafter65@gmail.com and I'll post them for you!
Happy crafting!!!!
Cute! I remember the folding of readers digest back in the 70s. Books were too dear then 😬
That's a great idea! I wouldn't feel as bad knowing that it was Reader's Digest! lol
Have a glorious day!!!
I love this birdcage! l did this with christmas trees a few years ago.The birdcage is just gorgeous.
Thank you Mary! I didn't know the Christmas tree thing was so popular! It seems that a lot of people have done trees! Glad you like this one!
Have a happy day!!!
Such a great idea. Love your ideas
Hi Elaine, I am from Arkansas and I love the birdcage. I think it will make a great gift for my Mom who loves to read.
That sounds perfect Tracy! I'm glad you like it! I appreciate you watching!
Happy crafting!!!!
Your bird house is really nice. I love it. I've seen this done before, but yours is the sweetest one I've ever seen !!!
Spokane WA here. Awesome you use both a butterfly and a bird here.
Thank you so much June! That's very nice of you! This is a really great project that's easy to do and fun to decorate!! Happy New Year!!!
wonderful project for a snow day thanks
For sure Pam! Happy crafting!!!
Do I like this? Are you kidding I LOVED IT SO MUCH! I think it's beautiful you did such a wonderful job😘😘😘
Lol...I'm so glad!!! Thank you so much!!
Have a lovely day!!!
Absolutely adorable!
Thank you so much Susan! Have a fabulous day!!!
OMG I love this diy❤️❤️❤️I’m definitely doing this one!! Thanks so much for sharing this 😃
I'm so impressed by your videos they are so different from anyone else. Thank you for sharing this with us, I will definitely be trying this one
That means a lot to me Jackie because I try very hard to make my projects unique and different than what everyone else is doing. This has been a hit and many of my subs have made it and it turned out awesome! One of my Glue Dots has made 58 of them at last count! Can you imagine??!!! Glad you like it!
Happy crafting!! Don't forget to post a pic of it on the Facebook page so I can see!
Your projects are exquisite!
That is absolutely gorgeous.
Thank you so much Lisa! Have a glorious day!!!
I just love that bird cage. I’m going to make one. So creative
Thank you Joanne! You'll have fun with this one for sure!!
Happy crafting!!!
What an adorable creative way to make a birdhouse! I love it! Great DIY! Hoping you have a glorious beautiful and blessed day!
Thank you so much Rebecka! It was actually kinda fun to make too! I hope you'll give it a try!!
Have a spectacular day!!!
The birdhouse is so amazing and creative ! I love it.
Thank you so much Barby! It's a great spring project!!
Have a fantastic day!!!
I'm from the province of Ontario in Canada. Had to take some deep breaths when I saw you tear the cover & back off the book plus fold all the pages. I have recovered - Lol. The birdcage is whimical & sweet looking.
Lol...sorry for the stress Andrea! One of my Glue Dots said her mom used to say that books had souls. I'm hoping that this book's soul is very happy to be made into something beautiful to be looked at, enjoyed and spoken about with admiration! I'm happy that you like the project and that you've recovered!!
Have a joyous day!!!
Wow what a beautiful birdcage. I love it!
Thank you so much Belinda! I appreciate you taking the time to watch my video!! I love your project and creativity!!
Have a phenomenal day!!!
Love love 💕 this birdcage.
Thank you Alycia! Have a fabulous day!!!
I'm birdcage obsessed and this is so beautiful! Hopefully I can recreate this soon. TFS!
Thank you! I'm sure you can!! It's a lovely decor piece and conversation starter!!
Happy crafting!!!
Omg i love the book bird cage,,, absolutely beautiful
And I am from Front Royal Va
Thank you so much Linda! Have a glorious day!!!
Huntsville, Alabama and your crafts are very cute, thanks for the instructions.
Love that! So adorable!
Thanks MaShalle! Hope all is well with you!!
I've always had a secret love for burden cages and books and this is definitely something I'd love to try for my guest room. I can't wait to go to my Dollar Tree and find the perfect book to start this!
I do too Elaine! I just found another cute birdcage at 99cent only store today and I bought it...not sure why but I did! I'm so happy you're going to make this! Please post a pic to my Facebook page when you're done!!
Happy crafting!!!
Oh My , LOVE this Miss Elaine very nice ☺ Thank you
Thank you Nancy! I may need to make more of these! They seem to be quite popular!!
Have a glorious day!!!
You hit it on the dot again love it !
Thank you Barbara! I really enjoyed making this one!!
Absolutely beautiful! Thanks for sharing.
Thank you Christine! It's my pleasure and thank you for watching!!
Have an amazing day!!!
I love it Elaine.
Thank you Kim!! Have a magical day!!!
Oh my gosh.....I love this.I have always wanted to learn paper book art. This birdcage is just gorgeous. .would love to see more of these paper art ideas ..love ur channel so much...💕💕💕💕TFS💕💕💕💕💕💕💕
Aww....thank you so much Christie! You are so sweet! I've gotten great feedback on this project so who knows, maybe there will be more!! I appreciate you watching!!
Have a phenomenal day!!!
Hi Elaine I am from just outside Philadelphia, I’m folding pages as I rewatch this ❤️
Awesome Kimberly!! It goes by pretty quickly actually! Please send me a pic so I can see the finished project! My email is midnightcrafter65@gmail.com.
Happy crafting!!!
Amazing! Paper crafts don't always get the respect they deserve, so thank you for showing us something so unique 💖
Thank you so much for watching!! Paper crafts can be amazing!!
Have a wonderful day!!!
This is adorable! I think it would look fabulous in my library/office.♥️
Hi Tommi! That sounds like the perfect place for this! Thank you for watching!!
Have a happy day!!!
love theb birdcage and all your videos..i am doing my house farm/country style and loving it ,,i,m in prescott valley Arizona
Thank you so much Mary! This sounds like it would be a great project for your decor!!
Have a terrific day!!!
I love using book pages in crafts. I'm from Mississippi.
Me too Angie! They add a bit of charm to just about anything!
Happy New Year!!!
I love it, Elaine! Very clever and oh so cute! 💝
Oh, and I'm from Vallejo, CA, located in the San Francisco bay area.
Just found your channel, sooo glad I did😊. My grandmother & my Mother used to do this book page folding. They did the bird cages with old Reader’s Digest monthly magazines. This brings back many happy memories watching this😊. Way back then they would spray paint them gold, then decorate them for Christmas. I will have to give this a try....... Thanks again ❤️😊❤️
So happy to bring back great memories for you Jan!!
So cute...I love it!
Thank you Reen! Me too!!
Have a wonderful day!!!
Beautiful! That came out so nice.
Thank you Sue! I'm so glad you like it!!
Have a magical day!!!
This is adorable! Thanks midnight crafter...Waynesboro, VA♥️
Thank you Carolyn! I'm so happy you like it!!!
Have a glorious day!!!
that is simply so stinkin cute Elaine! lovin it!
Thank you Ronda! I'm so glad you like it!
Have a spectacular day!!!
I absolutely love your birdcage! It is beautiful and exquisite! And I can’t wait to try and make one of my own! Keep up the good work, and thanks for sharing!
Thank you so much Gaylene! I appreciate your kind words and hope you thoroughly enjoy creating one of these yourself. Happy crafting!!!
Amazing!!!! Simply amazing!!!
Thank you Jacqueline! I really like this one!!
Have a terrific day!!!
How utterly adorable. I love this. Thank you for sharing this. 🥰👍🏻❤️
Thank you! It's a really good "pass the time" project. 😊
Southern West Virginia here❤❤❤thank you for your channel and for sharing your brilliant ideas
Thank you so much for watching it!! I appreciate your time!!
Have a superb day!!!
Oh my god this is so so cute i love it .
Thank you Debra! I really liked the way it turned out!
Have a lovely day!!!
So beautiful!
Thank you!! Have a lovely day!!!
Wow!! Amazing idea!!
Thanks so much Patty! I love the way it turned out!
Have an amazing day!!!
I've been wanting to make my mom and sister's something special for Christmas this year. We all love the elegant Shabby-Chic decor and this is perfect! I'm looking forward to making this amazing birdcage for them. You're inspiring and a blessing! Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful talent with us.
Perfect! I'm so glad you liked it and were inspired! Happy crafting! I'm sure they'll love it!
Very, very pretty!
Thank you Melba! This shows some other decorating options as well. Glad you like it!
Have a wonderful day!!!
Wow!! That's amazing. Thank you for bringing this DIY to us.
Thank you Tracy! It is my pleasure to be able to pass on fun and interesting projects to fellow crafters!
Have a terrific day!!!
Hello from Rossville, Georgia! I love your book birdcage. It is so pretty with the beautiful flower arrangement on the top. The cage door adds more dimension and a bit of shine to
the front of the cage. I will have to try this project very soon. I know my sister would love to have one like it. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you so much Carole! I appreciate all your kind words and compliments very much!! I bet your sister will love it too!!
Happy crafting!!!
Soooo adorable!
Thank you so much! It's kind of a therapeutic DIY to make, but then again, aren't most craft projects? 😉
Fabulous idea
Thank you Terri! Have a happy day!!!
Beautiful. How creative! Gotta try it. I’m in NJ! Love watching you!
Thank you Judy! I hope you will try it! It's a really cool one and a great conversation starter!!
Happy crafting!!!
Wow I love it!!!! I will be trying this out as well as the angel book for this upcoming Christmas 2020. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Awesome! These are really great projects as gifts!! Happy crafting Sherron!!
It's so beautiful Elaine, I loved it. I am going to do it.
Wonderful! Happy crafting Vidhya!!!
Love this DIY!!!! TFS I will have to give this a try for sure....
Hi Pam! Yes! Do this one! It's unique and beautiful also a great conversation piece!!
Happy crafting!!!
Love, love, love! Your creativity is so great!!!
Hey Claritza! Thank you!! I got the inspiration and idea from Pinterest (always a great source!).
Hope all is well! Have a magical day!!!
@@ElainePetrakisMidnightCrafter Well great job!!! And may your day be Blessed!
Hi Elaine I'm from VA. I enjoy watching your channel. I'm going to try to make this birdcage. Its very unique! Thank you for sharing this diy, Hope you have a wonderful weekend!!
Thank you so much Maddi! I'm excited that you're going to make this! Please send me a pic when you're done!! My email is midnightcrafter65@gmail.com. It's a great project!!
Happy crafting!!!
Beautiful!
Thank you so much Guadalupe! Have a beautiful day!!!
I am definitely doing this!!!! ❤️
Fantastic Sue! It's a simple idea but looks so complicated and gorgeous in the end!!
Happy crafting!!!
Hello from Arizona! Believe or not it finally feels like a cold winter. Not for long though it will be above 100’s.
Thank you for your DIY’s. I love learning & watching you. You make me laugh in a good way.👍
Thank you so much Jennifer! I definitely prefer the hot weather to the cold! I'm in AZ every fall for the Greek festival!
Have a wonderful day!!!
Beautiful thanks for sharing!
Thank you Helen! I'm so glad you like it!!
Have a wonderful day!!!