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Wednesday, February 16, 2011

A Garage Sale Transformation: The 'Cloche'


Many blogs ago, I jumped on the DIY bandwagon and created a cloche out of a cheese dome and candle stick. Every thrifty crafter/decorator was making these and it was all the rage.


It's still the rage to save money and beautify your home. So here is how I did it:
Putting it together was pretty easy with the help of Gorilla Glue and painters tape. Spray paint made it even easier, I used Rustoleum's Oil Rubbed Bronze or ORB as it's known in the crafting world.

The result was outstanding and the cost was minimal. I liked this one so much, I made another one, this time painting it Heirloom White without a candlestick base.



Thanks to Allison at HOH (who made this first?) and to Sarah at Thrifty Decor Chick who showcased it along with other creative crafters.


21 comments:

Debbie said...

I've always loved these but haven't ever had one. You've inspired me!

Jenny said...

I'm a new follower from the MBC...stop for a visit and return the favor.

Ashley Marie said...

Love how you spayed it outside in that box - I've been wanting to spay paint things but couldn't think of a way to do so without making a mess!!

Alely said...

i've got a spray paint project i need to do myself....love how the last one turned out.

Stephanie Faris said...

Those are amazing. Great job!

Small Burst said...

i LOVE these. I can't wait until garage sale season! I'm gonna find me some cloches.

Unknown said...

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Esther said...

I have my mom's old cheese tray somewhere in the house. NOW I NEED TO FIND IT, THANKS A LOT! :-)

Unknown said...

Love the cake stand, I so need to make one! Following from Thirsty Thursday Blog Hop, you can follow back at www.pickfamilynonsense.blogspot.com :)

Catherine said...

Beautiful, and brilliant! Thanks for stopping by my blog, I'm a new follower.

Let'sMakeADifference said...

Beautiful!! I love it! Blog hopping and found your blog! Am now following. Would love for you to check out my blog and follow back!

Nicole said...

Mine is mid-transformation! I've seen wooden candlesticks everywhere until I needed them. Hmph. ;)
PS, LOVE your blog! You have a new follower!
http://anotherwomack.blogspot.com

Thirty-One Trendy Totes said...

That is so awesome! I am a new follower from the blog hop! I would love it if you stopped by!

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Anonymous said...

How I long for your creativity! Those are too cute! There's always the house warming gift ;) Have a great weekend sweetie!

Allison @ House of Hepworths said...

SO CUTE!!!!!! Thanks for the mention too. I love both of them, but I really am liking the white one w/o a stand as well. I may have to make one like that...

Sarah Smile said...

Great job!!! Love your blog xoxo
www.luckylucychance.blogspot.com

Johnnie said...

Thanks for joining Thrifty Thursday this week. I am following your blog now. Blessings...

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Pia said...

Um, this is amazing. I love the idea!

erin said...

I've had a few repainting projects that I completed recently. I now have this random wooden box that is horrible condition out in the garage. I'm almost done with making it a nice little storage box. I'm going to finish it with a very cool nob from anthropologie. :-)

Amanda @ Mamaslittleladybugs.blogspot.com said...

well I feel dumb. I had NO IDEA that's how they made them. Do you know how long I have been looking for a "wooden pedestal cake stand?" haha. Thank you for letting me know it doesn't come that way. ;) Yours are gorgeous, by the way.

Dragonbug said...

these are great ideas....thanks for visiting my blog. i love yours.

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