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I loves me some bird cages

Submitted by sheila on Friday, 3 April 20097 Comments

birdcages

I love them so much, in fact, that I’ve spent hours, NAY, days making them. Well, making them with paper really. But does that take away from their loveliness? I think not. There’s a certain amount of insanity required for making bird cages. I mean, there’s really no right or wrong, and there’s really no end to it. The ideas just flow, like coffee. Man, I’m in a goofy mood. Must be the bird cages. Cuckoo.

I made seven. Yes, seven crazy little cages. And I don’t really even like cages. I try and not think about their meaning. I’m a free range girl myself. But cages are important. And they are fun. So here is one. The other files will be posted at some point this weekend. I need play with them and take more pretty pictures first. 

A couple of things to note:

  • I noticed that thicker cardstock/paper worked best. These were all cut with Bazzil.
  • I cut mine no smaller than 2″ wide. 
  • It will take a little time to get the pieces apart, but not as much as you think.
  • They are stronger than you would imagine and way more fun, too. 

Here it is in dxf, eps, svg, and png and all zipped. Respect the TOU, please.

Birdcage

Enjoy you will.

7 Comments »

  • Gina said:

    Wow, you are so clever..they look fantastic..esp love the aqua one.

  • jannypie said:

    thank you, its beautiful!

  • alteredgeisha said:

    ooh lovely you are very talented. I can’t even open the file I have saved but I love your idea and I can use a craft knife so I guess that’ll do!!

  • Margie Visnick said:

    Very cool! Thanks!

  • Monica said:

    Rhese are beautiful! Thank you!!

  • bellina said:

    Love these, thank you Smile

  • Lea said:

    Thank you so much for sharing!