You will love thinking outside the box—and cage—as you create joyful pieces with a lovely metaphor/message behind them.  “A bird in a cage is safe, but God didn’t create birds for that,” wrote Paulo Coelho de Souza, author of The Alchemist, who is from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  We wholeheartedly agree!  

Since the Barbie movie is becoming a cultural phenomenon, allow your DIY projects to catch the fever, too!  Bright pinks, shimmery tones, and other cheerful colors are must-haves to get the “Barbiecore” look on your upcycled items.   This project is easy and makes everyday thrift store glass items look stylish, artsy, and certainly, Barbie-approved.