DIY-ing a $400 Birdcage Pendant Light Using A $20 Ikea Light!

[@cori0420]

I like how yours at home is tiered. I may have to do something like this, instead of birds I'm gonna do butterflies to fit our decor better ❤️🦋

[@jl-Sp]

Butterflies???!!! That’s such a good idea!! 🤩

[@fabienneroure9995]

I totally like the idea with the butterflies! 🦋🦋🦋🦋❤

[@ruthcarter8895]

That will be so cute!

[@journeyoflovelight]

Nice..

[@denises9426]

You could do pterodactyls for a boys room, or fairies for a girl. The possibilities are endless! 💕

[@idawilcox5275]

love love love this pendant light. I saw this video 2 years ago and now I finally created my own pendant light. Thank you sooo much for sharing how you re-created this light. It helped me out sooo much.

[@iseejewelz3874]

Her channel and once like it REALLY help me w my depression. I hope they know how positively impactful they are . And maybe others u guys can relate ?

[@Cyanntific]

Yeah, at my last job I was connected over 100 hours per week and all of my energy went into just surviving basically. I sort of forgot who I was. Channels like this one and the Sorry Girls helped remind me how important it is to allow for creativity in my life. So yeah, not the same experience as you but I definitely feel the positive impacts of this Chanel :)

[@smallone9825]

Totally agree xx

[@kelsiekleinschmidt9443]

This is cute!! For anyone wanting to remake I would make sure all your zip ties and your wires are facing the inside so when you cut it any sharp edges are on the inside. Another idea is embroidery hoops😁

[@janetbecker4282]

I really like this lamp and I will be on the hunt for an Ikea light. I'm going to play with some monocramatic silver or gold look. I bought a DIY house in Sterling, Il for 32 grand. A 3 bedroom 2 bath full basement. A 2 car, and single car garage, as well as a storage shed torally fenced in. House was so dirty that i had to scrap grease from cupboards then spray with dirtex cleaner. Amazing job. I am finishing my house in white walls, siver fandeliers, glass accent, silver curtains, and a mix of silver, gray or white cloth pieces with wood thrown in. Its been a year of market place and curb shopping to get the look I was going for. I'm 60 so what matters is my creature comforts and what makes me smile. I have 2 styles I want for the pendant lamps. 1st to recreate the bird lamp because it mixes in with my look, then recreate a long outdoor light with hanging Christmas lights inside the chicken wire for hanging over my outdoor seating. I plan on vegging out on rainy days to watch past episodes to find other things on your channel to inspire my basement into a comfortable space. So happy with the bird lamp look.

[@Liz-lw6ht]

Love the light!! Thanks for letting us know how it is done. In the US the chicken wire you used is called hardware cloth. Your videos are the best!!

[@susanprendergast7384]

Yes.

[@dreamterry]

I bought this dress at a big discount from the Gap! I am 69 years young, and I can't wait to wear the dress with some black short boots! Also bought it in the navy color. Perfect boho style for me, and darling!!! Thank you. I love your channel, and the pinks and teals make me swoon every time!

[@amandajohnson4428]

Beautiful job! Glade to see Chico is back. I hope he’s feeling better!💕

[@prissybug]

I LITERALLY GOOGLE SEARCHED DIY BIRD LIGHT THE OTHER DAY! YAAAAYYYYY!!!!!

[@xwingsdu]

J adore ce que tu fait😘😘😘😘👍👍👍👍👍

[@jenniferwray9929]

It must be like a dream to work in that beautiful space every day. And I think your light looks better than the bought one.

[@nancypettitt1211]

Great DIY! I appreciate the time you spend showing us inexpensive ways to have home decor that is different and quirky. thanks

[@virginiatolles1664]

You're not afraid the birds will fly out the top and bottom? (just teasing) It's adorable!

[@rachelburgener819]

😳😝🤣❤️😀

[@RedSonya4]

Did you use the 17” or 23” NYMO lampshade?

[@lunaportia989]

OMG... Alexandra!! Yes! Yes! Yes! And thank you so much for this video. I love the birdcage pendant light.

[@andreasol4335]

Omgggggg... It looks freaking amazing!!! It's the perfect touch for the team AG entryway!!!

[@augustineschaefer5522]

Thank you. This is just the fun little pick me up project

[@mimimike8335]

You just made all my dreams come true with that light!! Lol. Thank you Alexandra!! 🧚‍♀️🧚‍♀️🐦🐦💜😂🤣

[@loretta9478]

I noticed your bird pendant lamp at your home when I first started following you and recalled that I had seen it on Pinterest and pinned it in my Pinterest board several years ago. I always loved it!You did a great job recreating it and hung it in a perfect spot.🦜

[@sophanarachay4917]

I love your pendant light since I saw it in your bedroom. It's stunning and unique. Thanks Alexandra.

[@UnclejHolio]

This is one of the best DIYs you’ve done!

[@michelle_jasek]

this is such a cute idea! i kind want to make side table lamps like this!

[@nenehist]

Just love the theme song 🎧

[@hayley1011]

I'm only 4 minutes into this video but I'm already SO EXCITED! I've wanted this light since the first time I saw it on your channel!!!! 😭

[@hannekewiebe764]

Yay! I have been wanting to diy this lamp. Thanks for doing it for us. I’m looking forward to making one at some point.

[@udlove09]

I’m shocked how simple and effective that DIY was! Great video!

[@HeyItsBonnieBee]

Omg I have that Ikea light hanging in the bedroom, I may have to try this!!

[@LB-kq9xs]

Wow the DIY bird cage is BEAUTIFUL !!! I can’t wait to recreat one for myself. Alexandra you’re looking lovely as usual ♥️

[@majorfifthmusic]

I love your version so much more!! The two drums on the original is a little too busy, the one big drum is just right!

[@iamwindchakra]

Alright that is an impressive hack, and you thrifted for it as well. Bravo!

[@rebeccavinyard2899]

It’s a beautiful light fixture!

[@ltilley7343]

I think your DIY is better looking than the original. Love it! You did a good thing girl.

[@taylorkozak9730]

Looks good! My husband and I first saw this lamp about 4-5 years ago from an Etsy seller in Australia. It was way too expensive with shipping and everything so we put in on our to-DIY-someday list. Maybe we'll actually so this project now!

[@ruthjackson4235]

They are both so beautiful 💕 I'm going to try it too. Thanks 😄

[@babyjinspire]

I love how this turned out!! Looks great in that space x

[@SeamsLikeAGoodIdea]

This is an excellent DIY. One of your best ever!

[@kayenacur]

Now NOBODY can get confused as to whose office they just stepped into! It makes a lot of sense in that entryway!

[@veronicabone8835]

Pendant looks great. You did a fantastic job.

[@livenubian-homedecordiylif8384]

Love restoration hardware decor it’s so gorgeous. This is an awesome DIY idea

[@KruezFam]

How cute would this be in a baby's nursery? ❤

[@tashabradshaw1793]

Oh, I'm so glad that you did a DIY version of this. I saw the one that you had from the company in one of your videos and inquired about it as well as Googled it but no luck. Thanks so much. I cannot wait to make my own.

[@michellebelle3845]

Looks great!! More DIYs on this channel please. Love the ideas!! 😍

[@IMprintpress]

Love this! You have inspired me to finally make some lamps I have sketched out in my sketch book! And I might diy this for my daughters room!

[@mauricepowers3804]

This is absolutely fantastically beautiful!!!! Great job🥰🥰🥰

[@ltlt3477]

This is beautiful!! Well done Ms. Gater!! And it fits your entry way so well!! Looking into diy-ing this for my space. Ill send you pics for sure!!

[@MyDailySAGA]

I love it!! So Simple and yet funky, I will definitely will be trying this DIY for my girls bedroom makeover I am currently working on. Wish me luck!! ❤❤

[@erikas974]

Alexandra that is so beautiful. Love love love it. I did create a lamp out of fruit balls which is rose gold color. Put two together and wrapped different color strings into the hexagons. Looks ok but your is the one to do. So I might go to my shed and get those chicken wires ready.🦤🦩🦉🦜🦅🕊 Thank for this incredible hack.

[@katehipkin1039]

Be still my heart! Been waiting for this one! Thanks @alexandragater xx

[@itsfaithtime]

Such perfection!!! Sooo soo cute 😍😍😍

[@Jiesta1256]

Love it ... wonderful DIY project!

[@27Spiritgirl]

OMG!! I think I like your version better ! And for under 100 bucks? Spectacular! I'm copying this for my cottage!!

[@sandrastrobel1254]

Oh my goodness it turned out so well! I absolutely love it. 💕❤️💕

[@DebraFlower]

So beautiful!

[@allysonberry8708]

I LOVE this DIY light! So cute! Might have to try a smaller one for my craft room.

[@ruthgoddard6539]

Omg I really love this. So unique.and pretty

[@HeatherCashArt]

This is amazing!!! PS: your hair is so cute!

[@heythatsangie]

I seriously love this- I can't wait to make something like this for my home!

[@cealarkin5361]

Love this project 👍🏻 I would of liked to have seen it lit up 💡

[@aurora571000]

FWI that is 1” x 1” galvanized welded wire. Chicken wire is thin and has interlocking octagons. But I didn’t come here for farming advice. Fantastic lamp!

[@barbiezwicker3227]

Love this, I’ve been eyeing that pendant forever lol

[@connihinkel7295]

Great video & great light fixture! I love these lights exactly as created, but also love how it inspires variations (like the butterflies instead of birds? Who thinks of these things??) What about different colors of birds - eg; mostly white or black, w/punches of metallics or velvet jewel tones....? And you could paint the twigs - - oooh, ooh - glossy red twigs?? So inspiring & pretty!

[@lelman5462]

LOVE that lamp! Thanks for the very detailed tutorial.

[@denisesrazzledazzlenails9606]

It’s even better than the original!!🤗❤️

[@salomevolundardottir8634]

I'm pretty sure the lamp is a Mathieu Challiéres design and it's called Voliére

[@oihanacarracedo7777]

It is! They're expensive though...

[@fabienneroure9995]

Thank you Alexandra this is great! I want to make one for my bedroom and I'm going to add a few pink pompoms!💖💗💓

[@opalmoon2256]

0mG!!! U have no idea how long I have been waiting for U to do this....every time I saw that bird cage light I would wonder did she diy it if not when!!??! 💗Love it!!!🐦

[@christyxandrick5168]

So gorgeous! I am completely inspired! Hmmmmm, hope I can get everything online!

[@debbymontalvo9107]

I don’t have anyone to do elec work. Is there a way to undo noob light and attach this cagw

[@ruthpadula9571]

Love this light fixture

[@lindapoh8747]

Love the DIY birdcage ❤️

[@pallavikotturu1062]

This is fantastic. Great job!

[@freddieparsnip]

Omg! I’ve been wanting to make one of these lights for years! I actually bought some supplies to make one last year, but I keep being too intimidated to work in it. Maybe I’ll actually finish it, now!

[@khill6197]

Super DIY!! 🐦

[@Jennifer-vb5gv]

Wow this is amazing, thanks for the clear instructions! I really want to try this

[@raquelkutsch5600]

Gorgeous! Thanks for sharing!

[@jackienewman5934]

There are a few sites that sell the bird cage shades here in the UK but they're £300 ish. Yours looks great and such a good price!

[@smurfiennes]

I’ve made 2 lampshades for dining room. However I don’t like the brightness of the naked light bulbs (filament LED). Which light bulb do you use?

[@rtd1791]

There are some supplies on Etsy that are absurdly expensive. Lamp parts and acrylic candles come to mind. But lamp and shade parts are not expensive if you know where to buy them. I usually buy from lampshop.com. Their site is admittedly old fashioned but the prices are great. A 24 inch diameter washer top frame is 8.71$ US. (Alexandra used a washer top frame in this video) The same size bottom ring is 3.16$. So yes you can thrift, but then you’ll be relying on the luck of the draw and you’ll have to tear apart a shade. Just buy parts from a lamp parts supplier. Also the “chicken wire” she used is actually hardware cloth, I know weird name. In the US all the big home centers like Lowe’s and Home Depot carry it in different sizes and lengths. If you ask for chicken wire you might actually get the hexagonal stuff. Hardware cloth is great for DIY wire baskets too.

[@aurora571000]

Thank you SOOOO much

[@judecowell]

Fantastic job very pretty!

[@oliviagiles]

I fecking love it, im making one, it is gorgeous

[@journeyoflovelight]

How did you smooth the edges of the hard wire? I love stuff like this thank you..

[@aurora571000]

I have seen a ‘dremel’ tool used for this

[@lifepaholic716]

Wow I've always wanted to do this the first time I saw your bird cage lampshade but when I was sourcing the materials it comes up too expensive 😂 This one is much better and cheaper thanks so much for sharing DIY tips and tricks , it looks amazing but I wanted to do black I wonder if it will still come up good as this ❤️

[@TheKatherine1958]

You did an awesome job! Love it! ♥️

[@noeerickson6110]

Doing this for my kitchen for sure!!!

[@SuperCuddlebuddies]

I wanted to see it turned on

[@7sevendaysara]

Clever simple and chic DIY, as per usual. We'll done alexandra! I think it could be possibile even doing it in 2 levels like the original one, but we'll done showing the easiest way Sara Nena DIY

[@larapoller6423]

Yaas. Love this so much.

[@julyanang9426]

This is absolutely stunning, you are so talented. Im keen to do this, however would the birds create shadow for the light shining down?

[@janiebautista23]

Seriously, wow!!! 👌🏻🙌🏼👏🏼😍😍😍😍😍

[@tinylines]

love this!!!! looks amazing

[@katherineanneweiss]

Thank you! I have been thinking about DIYing it myself. This will be so helpful!

[@KelseyDrummer]

That's it. I'm making two for my kitchen.

[@lindachilcott9080]

Nailed it 💜

[@erinmoody5557]

Killed it! I love it!! Wow!

[@kiriaioulia]

STUNNING!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@lindacruikshank2656]

So cool. Love it.

[@anicoleww]

Any images of the shade with the light bulb on ?? I love it 🥰

[@universalsoldier2293]

I was hoping for that too.

[@reniehandler2595]

Turned out perfect!!

[@flohfantasy560]

I think butterflies would look great as well, instead of birds ^^

[@dlbnr]

Iloveit so much. I will do it FOR SURE

[@dtulip1]

I have been hoping you'd do this video for about 8mths :D so YAAAAAAAAAAAAAYYYY

[@7kaleidoscopeyes]

Omg, where is that sweater you're wearing in the intro from?? so cute!

[@enakshee2889]

Yes tell us 👀