Bird cage/envelope collector???

cands Posted: Aug 01, 2004 10:05 PM

Bird cage/envelope collector???

Where in nassau county can you buy or rent one??????

suezboss Posted: Aug 01, 2004 10:07 PM

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someone on LIW made one... check it out....

http://www.liweddings.com/chat/topic.aspx?ID=141678

julz33 Posted: Aug 01, 2004 10:13 PM

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I got a bridcage from Marshalls. It was $19.99 I also recently saw some at Party City but they were on the small side.

WeezieNY Posted: Aug 01, 2004 11:46 PM

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I MAKE THEM IF YOUR INTERESTED.

Russo'sbride Posted: Aug 01, 2004 11:51 PM

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you can order them from ExclusivelyWeddings.com they also have a catalog 800-759-7666

bluetank Posted: Aug 02, 2004 12:41 AM

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lindas lovelies has them to rent if you want

chris605 Posted: Aug 02, 2004 07:40 AM

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I made this one....

teacherwheart Posted: Aug 02, 2004 08:03 AM

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Oh god, that is so beautiful! What a great idea. Soneone posted a picture of there a few months back and she made it from the collage picture frames and made it into a box. I am in the process of trying to do the same. Wish me luck.

november12003 Posted: Aug 02, 2004 08:48 AM

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Posted by teacherwheart

Oh god, that is so beautiful! What a great idea. Soneone posted a picture of there a few months back and she made it from the collage picture frames and made it into a box. I am in the process of trying to do the same. Wish me luck.

That was me...this was what we made.

We ended up changing the top because we weren't that happy with it. It ended up looking like this...

teacherwheart Posted: Aug 02, 2004 09:35 AM

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Oh November bride, that was you. I always wanted to thank you so much for sharing that amazing idea. It was and is a great idea. Thank you so much for sharing. Was it a hit at your wedding? I am sure it was.

Bunnymonkey Posted: Aug 02, 2004 09:39 AM

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I like the idea of a birdcage as well...I was going to go to some thrift stores and antique places in the city to try and find a unique looking one. I saw a pic in a magazine that took an old one, spray painted it gold, and tied a beautiful monogrammed card to the front with the couples initials on it, then hung from the cieling. I might be a bit ambitious at this stage in the game, but I am going to try it.

ETA: Of Course, my mother is insisting on using the 'bousta' (spelling?) the Italian/Sicilian bag that is brought around to collect envelopes. It's tradition, but I think it's tacky!

november12003 Posted: Aug 02, 2004 09:41 AM

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Hi...you're welcome. I made it for my sister's wedding and it came out great. Lots of compliments. For those that asked, here's how we did it...

First I bought 4 8x10 frames and 8 metal 'L' fasteners. The first thing we did was put the pictures in and attach the frames at the top and bottom. I bought 2 square pieces of decorative wood from Michaels and painted one black for the base. Hot glue or fun tack the frames to the base. Then we cut out a slit in the top one and then painted that black. Attach the same as the base. You can modify this for whatever works for you!

Good luck!

BlazeSyth Posted: Aug 02, 2004 09:41 AM

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shameless plug below...

I have an undecorated bird cage on Ebay that I was going to use; but decided not to. It's in the shape of a house (which is appropriate considering all the cash that goes into it is usually for a house!)

Ebay Birdcage in House Shape