Hello friends! I hope you had a great week.
I sit here on a Thursday evening, after a long day of painting walls, driving kids back and forth to and from school, parent teacher interviews, dog walks, cooked meals and everything in between.
It’s late, I’m exhausted and I once again find myself
wondering why I procrastinated writing this post.
I think to myself, ‘I should have done it this afternoon, while my mind was still fresh and I was less prone to making spelling errors’. (did you already spot some?)
But the truth is, I enjoy writing in the serenity of the evening.
When I can look back and see all that I accomplished during the day.
It’s during these quiet times that I feel a sense of gratitude, for our home,
the food on our table our health and this little space.
I’m fortunate to participate in several blog hops, and I truly enjoy joining my friends in the creative process, but this particular one I was very excited about. You see, I believe in handmade, I believe in seeing beauty in things that someone discards and might even consider ‘trash’.
But I specially believe that filling your home with
beauty does not have to cost you a lot of money.
So when my very talented friend Alice, asked me if I wanted to participate in the Holiday Thrift Store Challenge. I immediately said ‘yes’.
Remember my fall mantel? Well, I decided that these little
cloches would look pretty cute updated for the holidays.
So I took this + this and made ….
1. Remove glass dome from clock
2. Spray pain terracotta saucer white and allow to dry.
3. Apply a generous amount of glue on saucer
4. While glue is wet, cover with glitter. Allow to dry.
5. Fill saucer with fake snow and place desired item to display.
NOTE: You can also spray paint the actual base of the clock if you wish.
So simple to do and as you can see, you can put pretty much anything in it.
I plan on making a few more to display in our living room.
A little village would look adorable no?
But wait till you see all these other beautiful ideas … wow right?
Glam Christmas Throw Pillows by Thoughts from Alice
A Deer Thrift Store Makeover by Ciburbanity
Ugly Ducklings (Thrifted Sweater Stockings) by Maison de Pax
A Deerly Beloved Thrift Store Vignette by Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. Olson
Holiday Thrift Store Challenge: Deer Mount Advent Calendar by Primitive & Proper
{Vintage Cookie Tin} Cake Centerpieces by Little Farmstead
DIY Embroidery Hoop Wall Hanging: Holiday Thrift Store Challenge by Simple Stylings
DIY Christmas Decorations from Thrifted Books by T-Shirt & Jeans
Christmas Cloche by Craftberry Bush
A Vintage Mantel for Winter by Finding Silver Pennies
Holiday Thrift Store Challenge – Christmas Chalkboard Globe by Heart Rocks in My Pocket
Thrifty DIY Part One: Faux Fur Throw Rug by Creating Vintage Charm
DIY Holiday Walling Hanging by House of Hipsters
Holiday Thrift Store Challenge: Modern Christmas Village by Number Fifty-Three
Christmas Decor from Thrifty Find by Town and Country Living
The Trellis Tree by Cozy Little House
Holiday Thrift Store Challenge Blog Hop by Shabby Love
DIY Centerpiece Tray by Cherished Bliss
Holiday Thrift Store Challenge – Vintage Sock Stretcher Stocking by Alex Inspired
A Merry Thriftmas Challenge: Re-purposed Holiday Tablescape by Home Remedies
Light Fixture Update – a Thrift Store Challenge by Nest of Posies
Holiday Thrift Store Challenge: Simple Christmas Decorations by Two Purple Couches
Rustic Christmas Tree by Delineate Your Dwelling
Oh Deer, It’s a Holiday Thrift Shop Challenge by My Sweet Savannah
Simple Elegant Winter Vignette | Holiday Thrift Store Challenge by Cloth and Patina
DIY Shabby Chic Picture Frame by 365 Days of Crafts
DIY 3D Christmas Star Wreath – Holiday Thrift Store Challenge by The Chronicles of Home
DIY Crocks by So Much Better With Age
Simple Holiday Vignette | A Thrift Store Challenge by Restoration House Interiors
Thrift Store Christmas Decor Challenge by BrocanteuseRose
Thank you so much for stopping by…have a great weekend! xo
This is beautiful Lucy! I love the glittery white and you could certainly use this throughout the year! So simple and creative!
Wow! the cloches from the tacky mantel clocks….This is so inspiring! Something else I will be looking for at thrift stores and yard sales from now on…;) Thank you for such a wonderful idea!
Your cloches look beautiful and I love the simple elegance in your decor.
Sonia
So pretty, Lucy!
These are completely fantastic Lucy!! Love them and all of your beautiful photographs. Thank you so much for joining me in the challenge!! (I am always asking myself why I procrastinate with posts too…haha…but I do enjoy writing later at night when all is quiet in my house 😉
I will do this. Thank you for inspiration Greatings from Poland
Brilliant! Blown away!
SO beautiful Lucy!!! I def want to incorporate some cloche’s this year, and you have some beautiful inspiration!! XO, Bre
So pretty! I always appreciate the gratefulness, along with your crazy talent, that you include in your writing!
Very pretty, Lucy!
danke für die inspirationen!!! einen schönen freitag wünscht angie
At first I thought: Where did she get these cloches? And then I saw! I will never pass by something shaped like a cloche but is something else again without thinking of this project! Well done and oh, so beautiful! I’m with you: homemade, handmade and “make do.”
Brenda
Perfectly inspired! So pretty friend!! xo
Clever! Very, very clever! These are great! Love!
I love a cloche with absolutely anything under it. I swear, everything you touch turns to beauty, Lucy. In my head I picture you with a magic wand, walking around and tapping things and POOF, they turn to lovely 🙂
So pretty! Now I’m wondering if there are any glass clock domes left out in our backyard shop. It used to be a clock shop and we haven’t quite gotten to cleaning it all the way out.
very cute and clever! i love the ornaments inside! so pretty!
Oh, your pictures are gorgeous!!
These are all just wonderful as is your photography! Everything always seems so much prettier and more charming under glass doesn’t it. Your Fall mantle has always been an absolute favorite of mine and makes me smile every time I see it.
Tammy
This is sooooo pretty! Love!
I really like single items under glass. Very classy! Thanks for sharing.
Elegant! I love using cloches in my vignettes. They make everything look magical! I like how you used the terra cotta base and added the sparkles was such a fun challenge! Kuddos to Alice.
hugs,
Jann
I love cloches and this makes me want to buy a dozen.
These are absolutely beautiful!
Lucy your ideas are wonderful. The way you write is even better.
Big Hugs
Kay
I never met a cloche I didn’t love! This looks SO festive and lovely!
Cloches are so classic, and I love the versatility of yours! And the glitter-covered base just takes the cake!!
This is so beautiful and charming. The cloches make each piece special-Great idea! I love the glitter effect too.
What a great crafting idea!
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