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Monday, October 26, 2009

Thrift Finds to New Pedestal ~

So do you remember these guys I picked up at Goodwill last week? Each item was .99 cents.


I spray painted them black and headed for my tube of liquid nails.

I received this floor vase from my Mother-in-law years ago. And the other day noticed the shape of the vase....hum

I thought - what if I added a knob to the top?
(This knob came from Home Depot for about $6 bucks)


It looks like this...

So put it altogether and here is my new cloche with pedestal base! And the final tally: base $2, glass dome was the cost of knob $6, the tassel (I think I picked it up at Tuesday Morning for $2) - so the grand total = $10ish! I am loving my new glass cloche with pedestal base.

I linked this up to Metamorphosis Monday at Between Naps on the Porch - a ton of great ideas over there!

Kimba at A Soft Place to Land is having DIY Day! I just love this linky party - always full of fabulous projects!

I also linked it up to Trash To Treasure Tuesday over at Reinvented!

I just added this to Creative Cats Friday over at Poppies at Play!
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24 comments:

  1. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsOctober 26, 2009 at 9:04 AM

    That looks great! I love how that all worked out and came together.

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  2. AnnetteOctober 26, 2009 at 9:25 AM

    That looks great! I might have to try that because I never find tall cloches at the thrift store but I see those large vases all the time. Great job!

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  3. RhondaOctober 26, 2009 at 9:46 AM

    Wow!! Great way to repurpose. That looks awesome!

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  4. Traci@ Beneath My HeartOctober 26, 2009 at 10:06 AM

    Great job! I love taking something old and making it new! I was at goodwill yesterday buying candlesticks and plates to make cake stands. Great minds think alike, right? Love your blog.
    Traci

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  5. ChanyOctober 26, 2009 at 11:24 AM

    Muy buen trabajo te felicito, con cariño chany desde Argentina, Mi blog para metamorfosis es : La casa de Chany.-

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  6. Danielle @ Transforming HomeOctober 26, 2009 at 2:37 PM

    I love that look! I was really into the cloche thing last year. Had just the right spot for one, but never found one that was the right size. Maybe I need to try your idea. Thanks!

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  7. Karen/Elsie Eleanor DesignsOctober 26, 2009 at 3:24 PM

    Very creative!

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  8. AngieOctober 26, 2009 at 4:41 PM

    I'm impressed!!! That's an imagination at it's finest!

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  9. AmyOctober 26, 2009 at 4:58 PM

    Great idea!~

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  10. cindy@cottage instinctsOctober 26, 2009 at 6:48 PM

    Love it! I'm finding all manner of stuff to be repurposed into cloches and pedestals. Hooray for liquid nails, eh?
    peace.

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  11. Cathe HoldenOctober 26, 2009 at 7:21 PM

    I LOVE the way you think!!!

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  12. Erin J.October 26, 2009 at 7:24 PM

    Too cute! What a great idea too! And I bet you paid hardly anything for your finds right?

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  13. Enchantresses ThreeOctober 26, 2009 at 8:20 PM

    Wow!! Love it!!
    hugs,
    Sariah

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  14. Alexandra MacVeanOctober 26, 2009 at 9:43 PM

    Girl...I am impressed!! Wish you were closer to help me be that creative for my new home! :)

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  15. niartistOctober 26, 2009 at 10:02 PM

    Can I tell you how FABULOUS THIS IS!!?!?!? The vase turned cloche, GENIUS! Thank you for this ... inspiring! Can't believe I'm just now following yoU!!! hope you'll find time to stop by my place soon!

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  16. Oliver'sOctober 27, 2009 at 5:58 AM

    So clever! Paula

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  17. Claire Mercado-ObiasOctober 27, 2009 at 6:59 AM

    Love these DIY projects! Awesome transformation :)

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  18. Moore MinutesOctober 27, 2009 at 8:55 AM

    Wow, I'm impressed! You are super talented to pull these projects off so beautifully!

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  19. BlueCastleOctober 27, 2009 at 3:14 PM

    Great projects! So creative. :)

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  20. UnknownOctober 27, 2009 at 4:09 PM

    Love it! I need a tube of Liquid Nails! Thanks for linking up.

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  21. AnonymousOctober 27, 2009 at 9:16 PM

    I am loving this too!

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  22. Norma Lee @ Norma Lee GoodOctober 29, 2009 at 12:00 PM

    I am so going to copy you on that. LOVE IT!

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  23. Let it ShineNovember 5, 2009 at 5:50 AM

    It looks fantastic! I love your lion!
    (I did the same thing to a candle sconce....great minds think alike :))

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  24. Andy PorterNovember 6, 2009 at 8:57 AM

    You'd never guess that it was made from so many different items!! I love the knob on the top! It's the perfect touch!! Thanks for linking!!
    ~Andy @ Poppies@Play

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