It’s a brand new year, and I cannot wait to see what kinds of crafts we make together in the coming months! Let’s not waste a moment. To start things off, I am sharing a pretty new project that is sure to delight guests at your next function! Gather up some cardstock, and make these ornate, 3D bird cages with me today.
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Supplies
- Cardstock
- Hot Glue
- Decorative Ribbon/Gems (optional)
- Bone Folder (optional)
- A Cutting Machine or X-ACTO knife
- My Free Template
How to Make It
1. Use your cutting machine or X-ACTO knife, along with my template, to cut out all of the pieces to your 3D bird cages.
Note: If you are using the SVG files that includes the score lines, don’t forget to set them as such in Cricut Design Space and attach them to their shapes before sending them through your cutting machine. I used a lime green color to mark the score lines, so hopefully that helps! If you’re having trouble with the score lines, check out this video.
Assembling Cage #1
2. Take the three pieces, and fold along all the score lines. Then, attach the two wall pieces together using the long tabs on the sides.
Assemble the roof portion by affixing the small tabs to the inside of the adjacent edge, following the curve. Start with the bottom tabs, and work your way up a couple at a time. Repeat with all four sides.
Then, attach the floor of the cage using the long tabs provided—lining it up just below the door of the cage.
Finish it off with a little decorative ribbon, gems, and/or flowers!
Assembling Cage #2
3. Take the five pieces, and fold along all the score lines. Then, attach the two side pieces to the front piece. Attach the long tabs on the sides first, then attach the small tabs, following the slight curve, one or two at a time.
Attach the back piece in the same manner.
Then, attach the floor of the cage using the long tabs provided—lining it up just below the door of the cage.
Finish it off with a little decorative ribbon, gems, and/or flowers!
These bird cages are fun and easy to put together! Their simple, but functional designs allow you to dress them up however you’d like—making them perfect for centerpieces at any event: weddings, showers, brunches, you name it!
I use Adobe Illustrator for all of my designs, and a Cricut Maker to bring my creations to life. For tips on creating fun paper cuts like this one, see the FAQ section on my website. Also, be sure to check out the other fun freebies available on my blog!
Enjoy putting these 3D bird cages together. And don’t forget to share your pretty finished project with me on Instagram!
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Mandee is a professional graphic designer, amateur bird watcher, and rollercoaster enthusiast. She is a wife to hardworking high school teacher and mommy to three adorable little humans. She fell in love with graphic design when she started working on a comedy website with a guy she met her freshman year of college. Design wasn’t the only thing she fell in love with, and they were married a year and a half later. She created Designs By Miss Mandee to be a place where she could merge her passion for design with her lifelong love of crafting. 10 Comments on 3D Bird Cages – Decorative Cut Files
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auntie em
January 6, 2022 at 6:24 am (1 year ago)Oh my! They are so beautiful. I love the blings you added to trim them. I am thinking of them cut out of gold or silver metallic paper. Next on my to do list! Thank you!!! 🙂
Mandee
January 6, 2022 at 10:13 am (1 year ago)That would look lovely!! ANd you are very welcome. 😊
cindy
January 6, 2022 at 10:20 am (1 year ago)I love these! You are so creative! I may use these as place markers on a dining table. I’ll just have to figure out where to put the names. Thank you!
Mandee
January 6, 2022 at 8:47 pm (1 year ago)That would look lovely!! 😃
jacqui
January 6, 2022 at 10:35 am (1 year ago)WoW I love the Bird Cage, I have some Ornate Birds that i got for another project left and they will go brilliantly in here xx Thank you so much
Mandee
January 6, 2022 at 8:48 pm (1 year ago)A match made in heaven!! I’m so glad you can put these to good use.
Marie Andersson
January 6, 2022 at 4:23 pm (1 year ago)So lovely! Have to do them tomorrow and fill them with my handmade flowers. Thank you for the svg´s and the tutorial – you always makes so many lovely projects.
Mandee
January 6, 2022 at 8:48 pm (1 year ago)Yay! Your flowers will look beautiful inside, I’m sure!! So glad you enjoy my designs. 😊
Angla
January 7, 2022 at 4:19 am (1 year ago)Amazing……🤩
Mandee
January 7, 2022 at 10:35 am (1 year ago)Thank you!! 😊