A bird cage may be part of species-appropriate bird keeping. But this doesn't have to be the case. Bird cages that originally served as a home for a bird are simply too bad to throw away. However, they can find a new use, namely as atmospheric decoration. Whether new, used, made of wood or metal, a birdcage decoration always sets a special accent at home, at a wedding or at Christmas. The decorative possibilities are many.
A birdcage decoration conjures upa very special romantic atmosphere. It can be redesigned again and again depending on the season. Depending on the size, the birdcage can be placed on the floor, used as a table decoration or hung up somewhere and it is an atmospheric eye-catcher everywhere. A real, old cage that you have left over after keeping birds is suitable for this, or you can purchase a decorative new one. This is available in all possible designs: made of metal or wood, white, black or metallic, large or small, round or square, with a vintage look or perfectly powder-coated.
Wooden
The bird cages for canaries in particular are generally made of wood with metal grilles. Maybe you have one of these from your childhood if you were a real bird fan and now the good piece is lying somewhere collecting dust in the attic or in the basement. Now we have a wonderful idea of how to put it inatmospheric Christmas decorationcan transform.
Decorate for Christmas from metal
Obmade of wood or metalWhether small or large, every bird cage can be beautifully decorated for Christmas. To use an old, disused cage for decorative purposes, you must first clean it thoroughly, then perhaps treat it with sandpaper and color it as desired. White, black or pastel shades are just a few of the many possibilities. If you want to place the already decorated cage on the table or another piece of furniture, it is recommended to attach furniture-friendly and non-slip silicone buffers to the underside to prevent any unsightly scratches.
A used bird cage becomes a wonderful Christmas decoration
The bird cage decoration might even look nicer if you used a bird's former home for it. Above all, it seems authentic, really special and brings with it a personal story. In addition, the vintage look is particularly current and really suitable for family celebrations such as Christmas. Regardless of whether it is new or used, once you have found a suitable birdcage, then all you have to do is decorate it atmospherically for Christmas. Be inspired by our imaginative ideas.
Decorate the round birdcage for Christmas
You can create a wonderful birdcage decoration in many different ways. Depending on how big the cage is, imaginative arrangements can be put together inside. For example, you can beautifully arrange Christmas characters such as snowmen or gnomes in a small birdcage. The leftover Christmas balls and any Christmas decorations can also be placed inside. A great idea is to wrap a few small boxes as gifts and put them inside.
Glamorous decoration
If you like a vintage look and at the same time want more glamor for the celebration of all celebrations, we have a decoration idea that offers everything in one. All you need is a birdcage with a rust look, which is preferably square. Fill this with small and large, shimmering Christmas decorations. Finally, find an impressive place in your home where the bird cage decoration will delight the eye every day.
In white for the festive table
For every special occasion, whether for Christmas or a winter wedding, a white birdcage is simply perfect for festive table decoration. For this purpose, it is best to choose a medium-sized decorative cage and avoid using a used one. Place three white block candles of different sizes in the birdcage and arrange with cones. It is advisable to place some kind of coaster or simply a flat plate under the candles so that the candles do not drip directly onto the bottom of the cage.
Shabby Chic Christmas decorations
Small bird cages for decorative use are available in a wide variety of designs. For fans of the shabby chic style, there are great little cages with a rust look. These serve as beautiful accents indoors, but also on terraces and balconies where you can hang them. A perfect addition would be a small bird figurine that can be beautifully arranged in the cage.
Make your own decorations
If you can't find a suitable bird cage, you can make one or more yourself. This is particularly easy to do in small quantities. You can make small bird cages by using screw glass lids as a base. You will also need a hot glue gun, decorative wire, white paint (spray paint) and a few artificial birds for a special touch. Now we present step-by-step craft instructions.
Christmas ornament: instructions
First, cut 3, 4, or 5 equal pieces of wire and bend them into arches. Then, using the hot glue gun, attach one end of the piece of wire to the edge of the lid and the other to the opposite side. Repeat the same process with all pieces of wire. For extra stability, attach a stick to the top 1/3 of the cage you made. Finally, bend some wire into a circle around the area where you previously fixed the stick.
Finally, make a hook out of wire and wrap it at the point where all the wire pieces of the cage cross each other. This means you can later hang the small bird cages on the Christmas tree or somewhere else. The final step is to color the homemade birdcages white. Do you think the color makes a difference?
Finally, distribute one or two birds in each cage, secure them with the hot glue gun and, if desired, decorate the edge of the lid with a beautiful decorative ribbon.
Here we present a similar variant for birdcage decoration in the style of Christmas decorations. So instead of white, you can use one in gold or silver. Alternatively, apply a versatile adhesive, such as glue, to all parts of the homemade cage and then roll it very well in glitter of your choice.
Versatile decoration idea
The birdcage decoration is versatile and can be interpreted in many different ways. Above all, it is important that you match them to the style of living in your home. This concerns either the colors or the look – whether modern, rustic or vintage.
Perfectly decorate a small or large bird cage for Christmas
Whether small or large, every bird cage is perfect for Christmas decoration. In a small one you can simply arrange a pine branch and a candle beautifully and in the large one you can simply place it on the floor and decorate it with fairy lights.
