One thing about moving all of your stuff out of the house and then moving it back in: you do start to re-evaluate your possessions.
Take this cheese dome, for example. The wooden bottom has been through the dishwasher and is pretty much unfinished at this point. That's okay though; I have no recollection of the last time we used the thing. I also seem to be hoarding empty candle jars. There has to be a use for these, right?
So we're going to take Mr. Boring here...
...and give him three nice light coats of Rustoleum Aqua.
And let's take our little candle jar here and add some sand and shells.
That's already better.
Now, let's run a bead of my favorite adhesive, Goop, around the top of the candle jar.
And we'll just set that aqua base right on top of it!
There you have it, a little seaside display, all fresh and summery, from things I had lying around the house.
Well okay, the storage bin. But for free, I LOVE it!
39 comments:
I love my cheese dome. I bought it w/out the board but I've seen them at GW w/ all kinds of boards. I love what you did with it!
I'm a sucker for decorations under glass. Thanks for linking to Craftastic Monday:)
I saw this on the Just Something I Whipped Up party. This is a great upcycle project! I'm in stash busting mode as well. Come over and see my latest projects at Seeds on a Breeze.
Awesome! I love how you made the base out of an old candle holder!
Thank you ladies. New stuff to decorate your house with is even better when it's FREE!
What a fun project showing what you can do with stuff just hanging around the house! Thanks for showing this to us on Modern Craftswoman Monday! Rory
I love this! Great idea :) The seashell under the cloche looks so lovely. Visiting from Met Monday~
Thanks, Mary, I was just over on your blog!
how cool! I never would have thought to put the bowl on the bottom. I love the aqua color too!
Thanks for linking to Messy Monday! I'm excited for your next post.
very pretty! such a nice way to show-off your sea shells.
Very cute! A great idea to show off a small collection of something!
Thank you everyone for your sweet words, it really makes me smile!
That looks really good. What a great way to bring something forgotten back to life! I love the colour you painted the cheese-board too.
Best wishes,
Natasha.
This is a great idea. Plus I love to redo things that are just laying around the house not being used. Thanks for linking up with 6 Inches of Ribbon. Come back friday and link up again!
Thanks for joining us for Anything Related #12! ~Bridgette
That's cute! Using a glass jar on the bottom is a new spin~I like how you have a display on the top and the bottom.
Well done!
Thanks for dropping by ladies, and thank you for the compliments!
Suzanne, thanks, and I love the "snow globe" effect it has.
It's creative and fun AND free!? That's my kind of craft!
Free is my favorite price tag!
Love it! I recently made a cloche out of a cheese dome too. I painted it off white and I've not been completely happy with it. I was recently considering painting it with my leftover Rustoleum Aqua, but now I'm sold!
What a cute idea! I love the new look! Thanks for linking up to Hoo's got talent!
What a great idea! Those cheese domes used to be in every Goodwill but now with all these cute makeovers there are none to be found : ( Love the aqua!
mle, I know! I've been yard saling, Goodwill lurking, and dumpster diving for DECADES, and then everyone else caught on!
Love it. I love a cloche of any kind or size. Yours turned out wonderful. I am hosting a "Summer Cloche Party" on July 16th. I hope you will join us. This is a perfect entry. Hugs, Marty
A cloche party? Try and keep me away!
I keep trying to find a cloche at a garage or thrift...no luck yet... love yours' blue.
I really love the aqua you chose for this project - so fresh and pretty.
Thanks for linking up to Fab Friday -
Cheers!
Great idea!! Thanks for linking it up at Fine Craft Guild DIY Linky Party.
Do join again with an equally great tutorial next party, will ya? It opens Wednesday and you can reach it from our homepage.
:0-)
Rose
Http://www.FineCraftGuild.com
The best kind of projects are always free! Love the beachy inspiration & thanks again for linking up to Fab Friday!
So creative! I have trouble parting with things that hve been "a part of the family" like your much used and probably loved ... cheese board! What a great way to give it new life! Thanks for sharing.
Love the aqua...well done...It all looks good under glass...a new quest for me...olive♥
How unique! I love that! :)
Thank you so much for joining the party. I just think this is so clever. A cloch and a cloche. What a creative idea. Hugs, Marty
Very pretty and seasonal-enjoy!
That's a beautiful cloche you created and I love the aqua color. Very pretty, Char
I have a cheese dome, but no base, wish I could find one, I would paint it too!
Katherine
Great idea..and I love the blue paint! Enjoy the rest of the party...
Lynette
Double decker Cloche- awesome!
Thanks for sharing!
Rachel
So pretty and beachy. Great combination, if you ask me.
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