DIY Rustic Terracotta Cloche Base

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyQTRpx8nIpQk_Xfr513BGyvzbe7eD7U4mFXZWE9mDqIpC3R_j_x-FnzLFCfBEAoYn72sNSYvmt_MyzEREmD6g7OuNgzP0p5ofuX2jRpt1h7caeJs32KsklQQRQ0cvKe2cVQEaV-VswzrD/s1600-h/CONFESSIONSOFAPLATEADDICTRusticTerra%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Rustic Terracotta Cloche Base" border="0" height="609" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh13I6nMMbqBYZQEZJFCGVZA4_eeZeTnk6xxtfsVCYG8MJau-ZcXmCvIpkXkEgZ5i6GaV0jvod9ot30Tz7sOotHtAv9jBc9bNwpa9xb2Ti9CgdtQ8J3aKEtHI68Xn-sIjT7ALmMdIKkA81u/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Rustic Terracotta Cloche Base" width="609" /></a>I am excited to share my latest fall creation with you, although I think I am going to enjoy it all year round! It’s my super easy and inexpensive <i>terracotta cloche base!</i> I think it adds just the perfect rustic autumn touch to my cloche!<br /><br /><a name="more"></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTxnXKFdDE-p3fDbo4yeQPy0uUFfQPcIhdPSPaAurH5B1Qos8bXYNRmkVw95Z1IkINMGkoGcP0Ub5GskfloDpP4GBMv2jMG_ufuSJBkHlTjL9-SQtp7aN8psEMZn-JDiNxr8Ei5FcQwsjt/s1600-h/Fallcloche4.jpg"><img alt="BHG Fall Cloche" border="0" height="615" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu3r7dGxXZf7o_tAwSgDEAPuBMQQBWTqxfGLn2eC4jZ0df_3_D2o_eFhcjPQLbyD6RSIwZjhYnpVAEqV7Q_s3drqW-zObSjsTnYxkm2nRnnl_YLKbJ24GBrWSqmsCuqmBLs_5FRZSkk5jT/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="BHG Fall Cloche" width="554" /></a> I was inspired by this wonderful fall arrangement on the <a href="http://www.bhg.com/decorating/seasonal/fall/fall-decorating-ideas/#page=15" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><i>Better Homes and Gardens</i></a> website! Do you see what I see? How easy would it be to recreate that base with something very ordinary?<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVEnzLMubMlN5DPTi5X1yPrrfb1jWHFIYAhspm69d7h5xgYHHzx84L_wUs0G9bl2HXgNIiqJMyXiOBXFBIfvRKGgRIt6qUHB8WXaQ3CSIfUfgVvPs0QfkUaicaknGexaBxC2toaL3zlnXz/s1600-h/CONFESSIONS%252520OF%252520A%252520PLATE%252520ADDICT%252520Rustic%252520Terracotta%252520Cloche%252520Base%252520Supplies%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Rustic Terracotta Cloche Base Supplies" border="0" height="484" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWZraMava9RQ6uwZ6u-lrXNvGJtJ2DWaJwCd6Ayf4xWMMJIp_rqLATRO8QqbJZdu-RsKT32WHfR6PBP7RA8_OwL5ZKtJRt4Jj8FKoVTJK9PK5HVHBUBuToAw_xd18fzq9HTM5jVEBP0zzU/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Rustic Terracotta Cloche Base Supplies" width="644" /></a> <b>Here’s what you will need:</b><br /><ul><li>Two terracotta saucers (the kind that go under pots)</li><li>Craft paint (Mine is Americana Light Buttermilk)</li><li>Super strong adhesive (I used E6000)</li><li><i>Optional:</i> A pattern created by tracing around the bottom of one of the saucers and sheet moss to go inside the base</li></ul><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFE_gwMDtiRx2m0MatELjpaww4L4nuP6z51xQIxyLYhRKzChFWH6n7lYXyJnSyc5Q_bl3OZ4aUW7NnK_rxadHPImycx3WvwG0WhBbg8t2svbKqMTMGG7xO8MMqyr3IrhiKIz42Rpl8RsU8/s1600-h/CONFESSIONS%252520OF%252520A%252520PLATE%252520ADDICT%252520Rustic%252520Terracotta%252520Cloche%252520Base%252520Tutorial%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Rustic Terracotta Cloche Base Tutorial" border="0" height="605" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAL1CzZ5J-vwxAXLdrE6etbhCELRA9HbfwLP19t_AwJpWNNMlEjQYkar6yZhxITbm_clhu5IHb1pEdU5H4ecJBeJUSxYXMT65177mkD3YNlBt4iGSDeLQxpvlyilrA-NmCFRnsoixt9j4T/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Rustic Terracotta Cloche Base Tutorial" width="605" /></a> <b>And here’s what you will do:</b><br /><ol><li>Apply a light coat of paint around both the inner and outer edges of one of the saucers and only near the top on the outside of the other. You may refer to the photos as guides. I found that some sanding plus cleaning after with a wet paper towel helped to give it a more rustic look.</li><li>Following the package directions for your glue, adhere the bottom sides together. Wait for them to dry if required. </li><li><i>Optional:</i> Using the pattern that you created, cut a piece of the sheet moss to fit the interior of the saucer. <i>Our CEO Miss Ozzie says it helps if you have a cat to hold it down while you cut.</i></li><li><i>Optional:</i> Add the moss to your cloche base.</li></ol><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLHkAr-6pP6IBI0EoCh681V0hXNgmjVES5bHY8q3KkgLtYjIeW5KjTEruolAp-n39tA1SvRYzcvCwk7LhcIrxLo1K212FrKfoWRXtWbjTAqu1UdvJqPkDBdMkknBLAe1vvY53R3mPDi2j3/s1600-h/CONFESSIONS%252520OF%252520A%252520PLATE%252520ADDICT%252520Rustic%252520Terracotta%252520Cloche%252520Base3%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Rustic Terracotta Cloche Base" border="0" height="484" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPakRZ3BIyiDZYRyYRuM7kF5-E0BYKnpzdNVqrIKTSxugw9IsBZNmVEZ6TGX0WPDEaRclfpQlPRZS86KRP201YSjlOnktwG8_RibkaJYt1szTYZ3fjBftOL3JeVZ6v1fnK9x3DC9q-A_lD/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Rustic Terracotta Cloche Base" width="644" /></a> I love the rustic look of the terracotta and the additional height gives the cloche and its contents more presence!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJtrtqYFnLBhkEroY1sEi9A6o3IkZZayUmBqCHNTBbDuZMYzTvf4NpBeDYWZ7ldKo8FJ1H7T2_05wbqm5gD5DbaecBVbnuIsjHi6Q9aq6o0pROevlcCHUBwMDmp3Ye6CLA-QjtNzKsQ8ja/s1600-h/CONFESSIONS%252520OF%252520A%252520PLATE%252520ADDICT%252520Rustic%252520Terracotta%252520Cloche%252520Base2%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Rustic Terracotta Cloche Base" border="0" height="609" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhelCAXTFZaNbPtb1F8mgkvEs2ysDABye_rTO0kpq-6taZDyXTLNY2L4QGGq5jXzTSoHPpp6ahAJwVB_1al0JW0CsfZ6cm-JkiNeYy-q2Nbggolf0hiLy7BIkE9jvxrAqZSvnWXGWM4gGWK/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Rustic Terracotta Cloche Base" width="609" /></a>Finally, fill the cloche with your favorite natural fall elements. I chose baby pumpkins because they just say autumn to me! <i>And there you have it…an easy inexpensive way to add a rustic touch to your fall décor! </i><br /><br /><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Pleated Paper Pumpkins" border="0" height="610" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio5Wzi19FKN5lriHzadZMKAAD9KY8VDVKtd6QStzwlvV4nfi27JnavoL8tReHWi8Wx7hTC97-ioXOzRtmImG7z_0aGaADgENB40JmgVJjun_SQMDC1sjhM07-byMhRQyNx6vU3RLX6m8WV/?imgmax=800" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Pleated Paper Pumpkins" width="609" />And just in case you are on the lookout for a more whimsical fall centerpiece, here are my<i> </i><a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2013/09/easy-and-inexpensive-pleated-paper.html" target="_blank"><i>pleated paper pumpkins</i></a>…so easy that the kids can help you make them!<br /><br /><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Fall Dough Bowl 2012" border="0" height="484" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVJrvMcLqe9NhU5k6A-09VtO88NxlGbpMAymPvw9etTLyvTtDgcDLuot8CnD0pk04tgylHMe4PudRJ-V3CkY8aq5NcvaD_edm2lkpnEPL2bKqhyLOReXIU5VIJSriL1qYKBf2r8SzAuwqA/?imgmax=800" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Fall Dough Bowl 2012" width="644" />Or for a more traditional look, here’s<i> </i><a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2012/11/fall-dough-bowls-past-and-present.html" target="_blank"><i>my grandmother’s dough bowl</i></a> all dressed up for fall, filled with lots of natural elements for some rustic texture.<br /><br /><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzVuAyl9_DLHOZl1A_K-OGNScnVY_4dsGJ786smdEdiuRILhleNW-1EJNm7HQUx896BNWfLmMm6OowgQvQsUjbHlRvN1fE77okMM3DVd5c-kn79-AmLBOBMBMm4Kc2dF4BiEHVYLZfj0DL/s1600/CONFESSIONS+OF+A+PLATE+ADDICT+Fall+Home+Tour+5.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" />And finally, since my fall beach trip has me running<i> waaay </i>behind, here’s last year’s<i> </i><a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2013/09/confessions-of-plate-addicts-fall-home.html" target="_blank"><i>fall home tour</i></a> for you to check out. This year’s is almost ready…but not quite! Thanks for being so patient!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Remember to pin it! </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-o_1wAYm4Q2cDuFjvjZ20bEHwl6jyg4SUXSKR1s5ORp4l-G9bUX4AzJk0NE_LofREzvy24JgHMp27JWLkwuj8ujlYJW7TB5ChaI2HS8OauKqJ21hgzKoOHKOYB_zKE_SBBOhI2TBFH_6X/s1600/CONFESSIONS+OF+A+PLATE+ADDICT+Rustic+Terracotta+Cloche+Base+Pinnable.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-o_1wAYm4Q2cDuFjvjZ20bEHwl6jyg4SUXSKR1s5ORp4l-G9bUX4AzJk0NE_LofREzvy24JgHMp27JWLkwuj8ujlYJW7TB5ChaI2HS8OauKqJ21hgzKoOHKOYB_zKE_SBBOhI2TBFH_6X/s1600/CONFESSIONS+OF+A+PLATE+ADDICT+Rustic+Terracotta+Cloche+Base+Pinnable.JPG" width="204" /></a></div><br /><i>Thanks for stopping by! 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DIY Rustic Terracotta Cloche Base

I am excited to share my latest fall creation with you, although I think I am going to enjoy it all year round! It’s my super easy and inexp...

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Tiny Chalkboard Love!

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPaoNYfTAJhFGGBnVjFt4_YjWg0Ub2OXfk21K7TbWeI63VqG-mxgbV3dmKmFPFHA1QzURgD7F_aTQSHJuSyMIDeCHONLtKt3-B4SuOTuSnTaslHqchPbIGeA-096HOPmJnnESW5gRK_Os/s1600/merci+tag_thumb%5B6%5D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPaoNYfTAJhFGGBnVjFt4_YjWg0Ub2OXfk21K7TbWeI63VqG-mxgbV3dmKmFPFHA1QzURgD7F_aTQSHJuSyMIDeCHONLtKt3-B4SuOTuSnTaslHqchPbIGeA-096HOPmJnnESW5gRK_Os/s1600/merci+tag_thumb%5B6%5D.jpg" /></a></div><i>Woo hoo!</i> Look what I found…tiny little chalkboards…my new love! The French teacher in me is having a fabulous time…French words, chalkboards and chalk! What more can you ask for?<i> lol</i><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8GWe6nYhOvxEIvmXnlzniNq73teTorTIh0X8n2wMtov4pt-DGWciFjBNg0KwTmrcFe40ysEvWrPjD8IQaXmZ3suGgLhjA8Kurilu7hsZIRFePJDIRFPcXSXDTxIy3JAmxV2mg9BwggsnH/s1600-h/chalkboards%25255B13%25255D.jpg"><img alt="chalkboards" border="0" height="484" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYQfIygY6FPn0Mz4hRrzc9t-LvUmR5vd2lQJKdpZHpDuUWeg3hI-njFqDsvx7bTSVyT1htv0skjyYrnC-yrqMK0Ck0XHQp5wRey7bgzPzT4WOO3Yxq4qvcB8BGqYavSgWhw2OeU8vFiX4B/?imgmax=800" style="border: 0px currentColor; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="chalkboards" width="644" /></a> They come three in a package at Jo-Ann and have a not-so-cute gold thread as a hanger. <i>Hmmm.</i> So I cut it off and added twine with a glue gun! Now they are perfect! And they were <b>$1.50</b>...for <i>three</i> of them…<i>waaaay</i> cheaper than anything I have seen anywhere else!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_yxQXMFEDJIzZlAFgLpcIpLGskScp7rJxagyybdpNcLOd-yUs7tUHRxkLxTjj20Py4zHlhBZhIdES_2ocmbg7UtePZwajE-GvQuAnHGQlChQmMVVdGh2dd2XG_ZXbBhfRSuTS6oe0uC5l/s1600-h/cure%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img alt="cure" border="0" height="484" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhchioURFeqAM8vXfIesuxkCb76IlCd0UfjZz-d1MdlVMxaEpVgW_X61M0oa-V14zye4BhShUU4ZYBNpdLRpVr-h2qZBqJ9qOjSoU45dcObAfJ_ZCY1GIGfPIsCT7uuW9WqJFXc6DgBLJ__/?imgmax=800" style="border: 0px currentColor; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="cure" width="644" /></a>Don’t forget that you have to “cure” them like you would any new chalkboard before you can write on them. Simply cover them with chalk and then erase. I just used a paper towel since I didn’t have a tiny eraser!<i> lol</i><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIcOCHqeyb41umISdNZVsmR2Oy-krZc2AAd7C2t_VpDS-D_B9xpGhtEkTCuSGIEp_0Fc7qdNqISJL4DAdD9ZaYjhbJfJ1StqFA9k2SK9R6o7RbNuECm4zvtbFXkXb-km_klquE0mkw-b5h/s1600-h/merci%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img alt="merci" border="0" height="772" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihLvuz5LqfwYYbjCv4b3BVTbu_anuVfdmw00Xvv-IlB0AEsXyPOp7S4j_51j3EqOGUwf2B9YonfCy0-5otxSS7N2d5dmJp199OxjmwYnF_hoMDCQhrDtnWVGPc-D-140Qt79lj7jHecfJa/?imgmax=800" style="border: 0px currentColor; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="merci" width="580" /></a> First, a big<i> merci</i> for my sweet friend Pat who sent me these vintage French spools<i>...love them!</i><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYNB27T6btdTr9rRlb4fbLAML3XHRNjZXWHrSBUJhMa1u4dwyOZD1jKca842CDHul4D6i6P4jr7ti0Smlg-TSayRvityEmpEzNEEgcUDAFMCIkk6upxv0G6w6OCrd711b3UBx4_TtrjO-H/s1600-h/poire%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img alt="poire" border="0" height="772" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8fRzeNVUQ2ztzTrFaunoTIDAeBE2DLilrvVWCJ77a7a9cMXYssbo-qVpNmeoB39xWyj6bv_0dook6Ki0pVImN8ngK7I9PfJmPET5WhTIK2vIYZmFGPw4r2Ck73QXcHtFP29u19uDEwmL0/?imgmax=800" style="border: 0px currentColor; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="poire" width="580" /></a> Or how about<i> la poire</i> to label this summery green pear?<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjURP2w6N_rSdd_IKU9YGBnwD3h6ai74KwKdTnc9IIVEnSnqwIQ1FMnSP00RDwhJGXjb9k7MEjoOQKOrFm3zBpBCO6fwqZ8myuAo8xMJPKH5YDd7N2aQ0vbMzxhSRpoYtMlxz7qqdjHn6Yh/s1600-h/vin%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img alt="vin" border="0" height="772" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioMcliceMERTgyPViEydwWZPstQ4HuWEBPJsGz50lgxb_rKElcXi6ScSegWxH5gg-nUsSZRmNsCogBKcgGPz8GCAjSwmmRqYgmBOags41hgeXOvCrJFR-U5zH2D8ECmOqWSaMTxLeXswBW/?imgmax=800" style="border: 0px currentColor; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="vin" width="580" /></a> Or<i> le vin</i> for my little wine vignette…and a chance to show you the fabulous vintage bottle wrapped in wickerwork that I found at Goodwill for only <b>$1.91</b>!<i> </i>I gave you a little peek in a previous post and promised to show you the whole thing. It once held Puerto Rican rum..<i>.interesting!</i><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDChdTei1B3Yx736NPew4OQJAOQPYFUda1zdzfvU2uaTOmDTB8VLpHXVX-uO9Qrvyx_jR2wCVpEj94LG49H2ZnCHsb4zNYsmM4Uvyt6JMjsyVkjfM5oV_CM8ps-y3flbnTmKFwlrN2Bm1I/s1600-h/bunny%252520chef%25255B17%25255D.jpg"><img alt="bunny chef" border="0" height="772" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSrMmcyfMswoJ6IhYBaN9LJ5aZP7XKeGnOA5xHa0maZUPVwN2WxzMbYW4ELqqw0TufgFJfyu5IBRkj7hatZP36UW02WRsrHGF9Vc8sAbb2NQFTXw1rtt3JO9zShwEQyz6Ej3cOhDxH_PZJ/?imgmax=800" style="border: 0px currentColor; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="bunny chef" width="580" /></a> And of course, we must label our bread<i>…le pain</i>…although I suppose it should be<i> le croissant</i>, but that is too long!<i> lol</i> Plus…it’s been a very long time since I have shared my bunny chef. He’s meant to be a recipe card holder, but I like him better with a little chalkboard made from cardboard sprayed with chalkboard paint! <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZtmkzU67dUTqjKVzS-lCyR82nIRV8QDNYByV1-dIHJMqCLrI_mrRIxodqlbtAFtL1fxilXBoC-fWF72k5lAZPKmvBOoNPLXmqA7h3IIwVr2Z5PgJ3Ghv1bNYN_FpveBXrshlLf9b4qBxp/s1600-h/pastry%252520dome%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img alt="pastry dome" border="0" height="772" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE81NSOlS3S6K0XKqfjnVPeBraW0VeyI-R8o5PgpN4d6UzB8pBKLLePaschTMGWVkdXfnRKKwKg0icxA-mCmbaKwdfJrcz5Xj0GlgfrHEzVeIhnb7fo_FxulwHBYycEvzepL6Es5574jy3/?imgmax=800" style="border: 0px currentColor; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="pastry dome" width="580" /></a> And I'm still loving my<i> <a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2010/06/my-shabby-pastry-domeand-experiment.html">shabby pastry dome</a></i>…made from a candleholder and a cheese dome! <i>So frenchy!</i><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJNN3LmmgYsbrYPUtaRCQHtKJrJCYIcRz3DsM3kkbPTcQN2bXWeJ3NMiYw3rom6tWMhjE1uOV3A0oVoav9keh06701Jik1REfAIrW_RiX1M-MFjjwIjXy3N9nbPlnq-QNRowYjtAP92l1A/s1600-h/croissant%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img alt="croissant" border="0" height="772" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqDVEi3cu4Vc26jflkzRiUejKwtnXkEvkc0h3EsXNJZ68iAKKjdov3rBnpTSETDgPOPZlsxbu8tFKavyZzqZB899MziIO_Skbk02Uz_AzqdStrn82XkZlsXfgJk0Vv7HrT64xB6jQAXRvl/?imgmax=800" style="border: 0px currentColor; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="croissant" width="580" /></a> And I cannot forget my <a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2010/06/my-shabby-pastry-domeand-experiment.html"><i>petrified croissants</i></a>…now two years old and still holding up!<i> lol</i>  I am having so much fun labeling things! What can I label next?<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqOWoVI5h0L48SKWNZ_04M5zJ1WypqNms3l0FoEeP8Gj72e5pqi-jdZBeoNr-bJd7wQWDDsnF7TlCOgIGbhmwfEO2V7DijC4XfSfhv17KsBTXBpWFeQsmI8BpaoyKfx_q4Mclg5x6ioc_B/s1600-h/kitty%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img alt="kitty" border="0" height="772" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil_lGAsG13FWAR_7L4_jMFOs2MT1fSj-jKN5sUfZNe-qZioFbeyvnErNpBO_qCp7PwqwzL9ItLuvs-7frY_Uvm9djmJBbypJA9fRLOiXUvFXvZUMP5eMzx7hk7QYw-gfYJfHxbHOlqP1Ai/?imgmax=800" style="border: 0px currentColor; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="kitty" width="580" /></a> <i>Hmmm</i>…have I gone too far?<br /><br /><i><i><i>Thanks for stopping by! I hope you enjoyed a little peek at my tiny chalkboards! Please visit these wonderful bloggers and their beautiful blogs to see what they are up to and to find a list of this week’s participants!</i><br /><i>Stephanie Lynn at </i><a href="http://www.bystephanielynn.com/"><i>Under the Table and Dreaming</i></a> <i>for the</i> <i>Sunday Showcase Party</i><br /><i>Sarah at <i><a href="http://thriftydecorchick.blogspot.com/">Thrifty Decor Chick</a></i> for <i>Before and After Monday</i> (first Monday of the month) <br />Mary at <i><a href="http://boogieboardcottage.blogspot.com/">Boogieboard Cottage</a></i> for <i>Masterpiece Monday</i><br />Susan at<i><a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1057618964"> </a><a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/">Between Naps on the Porch</a><a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/2011/12/beautiful-kitchen-renovation-welcome-to.html"> </a></i>for <i>Metamorphosis Monday</i></i></i></i><br /><i><i><i>Marty at <a href="http://astrollthrulife.blogspot.com/"><i>A Stroll Thru Life</i></a><i> </i>for<i> Tabletop Tuesday </i></i></i></i><br /><i><i><i>Beth at<i> <a href="http://www.homestoriesatoz.com/">The Stories of A2Z</a></i> for <i>Tutorials and Tips Tuesday</i><br />Linda at <a href="http://linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.com/"><i>Coastal Charm</i></a><i> </i>for<i> Nifty Thrifty Tuesday</i></i><br /><i><i>Anita at<a href="http://cedarhillranch.blogspot.com/"> Cedar Hill Ranch </a>for Cowgirl Up on Tuesdays</i></i></i></i><br /><i><i><i><i>Kristin at <a href="http://myuncommonsliceofsuburbia.com/">My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia</a> for Tuesday's Treasures </i></i><br /><i>Kim at <a href="http://savvysouthernstyle.blogspot.com/"><i>Savvy Southern Style</i></a> for <i>Wow Us Wednesdays</i><br />Judy at<i> <a href="http://diybydesign.blogspot.com/">DIY by Design</a></i> for<i> Swing into Spring </i></i></i></i><br /><i><i><i>Gina at <i><a href="http://www.theshabbychiccottage.net/">The Shabby Creek Cottage</a></i> for <i>Transformation Thursdays</i><br />Sherry at <i><a href="http://nominimalisthere.blogspot.com/">No Minimalist Here</a></i> for <i>the Open House Party</i> on Thursdays<br />Cindy at <i><a href="http://romantichome.blogspot.com/">My Romantic Home</a></i> for <i>Show and Tell Friday</i><br />Courtney at <i><a href="http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/">French Country Cottage</a> </i>for<i> Feathered Nest Friday</i><br />Honey at<a href="http://twenty-eight-0-five.blogspot.com/"> <i>2805</i></a> for<i> Potpourri Friday</i></i><br /><i><i>Heather and Vanessa at <a href="http://www.atthepicketfence.com/">At the Picket Fence</a> for Inspiration Friday</i><i><i> </i></i><br />Debra at <i><a href="http://commonground-debrasvintagedesigns.blogspot.com/">Common Ground</a></i> for Vintage Inspiration Friday<br />Sherry at<a href="http://thecharmofhome.blogspot.com/"> <i>The Charm of Home</i></a> for <i>Home Sweet Home Friday</i><br />Donna at <a href="http://www.funkyjunkinteriors.blogspot.com/"><i>Funky Junk Interiors</i></a><i> </i>for<i> Saturday Nite Special</i></i><br /><i><b>See you next time! A la prochaine!</b></i></i></i>

Tiny Chalkboard Love!

Woo hoo! Look what I found…tiny little chalkboards…my new love! The French teacher in me is having a fabulous time…French words, chalkboard...

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Vintage Bird's Nest Cloche with Burlap and Chalkboard Sign

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf4WDoQaJdvK6WxmuZfbRatu1xPbB7HYW5viqJkOFfhPe3ez8mSmtT4l1lAVyro7hYViCFozV6BO9NsO_K-7oqCzNvDp8J5mqvKFak7ug5UkqCuVvCki0wILoDkpfQbFknsr9MensbwY5D/s1600-h/053%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img alt="053" border="0" height="772" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZuMf-yO1ShVMo-az0etY3am30eBp7FyBH5u2OIRseAi2mkxsiy6lVAb6r3fgW6TKjoyY-lwS6esnN7gPFhnZhPHlfSQG4D3eFaKWAKHY2jmYmc5KpqFbKGuJCEjYmH9-4K-Wu6EeUUG7l/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="053" width="580" /></a> I am excited to show you this project because I am using some of my favorite treasures and Goodwill hunting finds! Spring is just around the corner and the bluebirds are inspecting my nesting boxes, so what better theme than<i><b> nests!</b></i><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4atm1ZOtNV3XWnIU2iBJ_Y-YUeH4xYzwdpsKy6Qde-IQinG17PvXcMIZO7rBL3yFCfMu00xfKlfSVdEXAvpYJtJUYNCFgRyikXCHdzRf6hGfOjKsOwDW3umB7rZAxbZkMe7A_4SjvI3Q5/s1600-h/071%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img alt="071" border="0" height="772" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlihfNFII35L6GnoT2f2og-9F8kWRD6ZoSv0Ni9wIN-kQG2AQxVyKwspvO9DEAJmc4RgfVmFAx99ST_lGYJI4lA_EtSLkrd5yvGwRkBqEh70HRvx7p0ffoM8SyUkxg34K-gayPwxmCXKrW/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="071" width="580" /></a>I was inspired by<i> <a href="http://missmustardseed.com/2012/02/mms-wuslu-pick-of-the-month-giveaway-3/">Miss Mustard Seed</a> (Gotta love her!)</i> to put together my own little version of a nesting cloche vignette. One look in my stash and I knew I already had all I needed…so it was <i>free! </i>Here are my basic elements…vintage books, a sheet music wreath and some little nesting-themed accessories!  A tutorial for making the <i>sheet music wreath</i> can be found<i><a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2012/11/christmas-decorations-from-sheet-music.html"> here.</a></i><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA_k4D43FSgPdvInuE5VOIBzadI96ORuk4ZUIed8Fh024Gk788VQAmaghvuqYt7veCtlk9i9dlZQxrsMmkL7RamooBVZIy5G8bYaU5JbCf3LeXr-N4sC6ecxyaLBPD2hQN-2tRa-hCJzEs/s1600-h/015%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="015" border="0" height="772" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinvD8WeQ34pwHsIUoygKuiKbXM73WW4AiNBTX7VGIMMSDG-oKdiQ4MJm84ZnasSNgdR-Uw2CeBuLFQZoTxd6Ujh0d7b20D1_EBX-M0T7CKxL9XEPLYuNFMHpNUepMJlvTLWE_nNO-dD2gd/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="015" width="580" /></a> Our co-hostess Miss Kitty reminds me that I have forgotten the most important part…<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2x8l6SsVZseyiBnNa2cpFy6VAmaoEjdM8DyGwvm1wUhfOO0lC9yhR2-bjE3brtcIxzSppMNZbm6Po2FSq4VGghaFWX6jfQ0EnEmVlSbb_cDGatKq1RSh8sYtCi5tfUeIssvsS4P-s7k4y/s1600-h/023%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="023" border="0" height="772" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtNWROhwXEuoE0n-Ue3oWwfbaMPGrGLdX_BH6uLS3vRSQAEW18RqNYzl36TxshyUZuXENEVGtPKikzJESI9RZeIcd5wT3KPwFpS-A6_bJZZoOV9W2BSXYBA_wEWnqcqyaPuo7qzvHo8q0Y/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="023" width="580" /></a> …a clutch of tiny bluebird eggs and the wonderful little box where they usually stay!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrq7jA3jMGGoEQFzcWU3c13kBqxZpu5TMqo3MhbfQq0DuQaLIQfABTETxnRF7IErJUXsDk-Yb0eMYo4K5OyByYVnv6_4hItU9EDbSfhQgGGUxOmFExcUwvNfiFtCLmEWQSCduBPGpVWn7n/s1600-h/040%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img alt="040" border="0" height="484" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4wR-oML1pGG17A_a188pOGJxUDExGdk7un_eZNsQYLE6VWtbuLHmeCiy3eXPxWSb5C3tQu_vHcTbFiPfpSre_HHKZZlK2sbHkPa3DmYfz_lFX-g3FKpK1urcrPJdPJCBZxPVFYOwk6I5K/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="040" width="644" /></a> Several years ago, Mr. Bluebird had a very high maintenance wife who could not be pleased. He built her lovely nests in several of my nesting boxes but none of them seemed to suit her. She even laid an egg or two in the boxes, but finally abandoned them all before sitting on them.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaCUQSBD_gvDswA4XreW8th0oMM8FTh_1nIY66-cdbfBj-Gy8wlLVuXc3MZuvyimPx8JcoQLaIXRH4zQZYFvCLqLpB-7Y4JSN0_k0Shl4MRYRD1y2VmaoFT-3DGZKHlOZE67G_WMC0JcKY/s1600-h/042%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="042" border="0" height="484" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1BWuehQPSjcoMDrqUwSEnyq_73K1lwNTM6SeqPFue_3PYx63qeOKZDOFOXsS9Wdtd64x-TnlM63UhqBWP5vIlUpP8Ev1nM2oOI0AZwrgIc7XB8dQe1KoTulvMlzrB8-hGv1BVbblgIsda/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="042" width="644" /></a>So finally in the fall, I carefully gathered them up and stored them in this wonderful little box that I found. I love the bluebird egg blue interior…so appropriate, don’t you think? They have been there for several years now…my secret little treasure!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyKznBzoG-cO9ijXajitE0NiMwVNdrBooj5gM3h11piuTbBg3xsqgWOjkcxdUINeGS8mEyGQF6bvevk61uZfP1Xy8z_yXE7ymcrZLJFLxR__aecozmPaTqNUJsNbSZHwkOHZYsGd0R50Br/s1600-h/060%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="060" border="0" height="772" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVclV5YsIRXCYkWabYvtAN-Eltsm6lh3NgRcgWcha4Y-iXF5BRu6vG0rC2Twi5UC9r9gLKhcwT02aecXhZ49S7dD1vQjQAlFTmFTS_LV9CHQmgll_1UtCpwbhPuyn5XHAKWqGrqn1qskNH/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="060" width="580" /></a> Another treasure is this sweet statue of an <i>oh-so-frenchy</i> little boy holding a nest with two tiny baby birds hungrily opening their mouths. I found it at Goodwill for under <b>$4.00</b>…one of my favorite finds!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidNkudHRnnfLWwnQuoVlEDAH0u0sP_JzY8jqek3nQLp5x92rsNVms-8X9HEVgBXQ1Y6Dd-DINmkiI1D7jEM_qXphxtturpqORmmJ9dWQ-jNCE5xCBuWXhr92so3n_ak_iGjfXMTA0uM1Jy/s1600-h/033%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="033" border="0" height="772" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSQtMA6kgkjTcmz5moHt44UcFr7eIvQjxid6rbn5ObTkSK8oYxgGPYnCVZrFFkCjr0O6LCn-GfnRATIJiL4HIShIaZE0f5zUGbinKkKTvkK5pVcoyg0boLO5gmSvVcx6yIEBKFDJRZxa8F/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="033" width="580" /></a> The little sign was fun to make…a piece of poster board covered with burlap (attached with rubber cement) and another smaller piece sprayed with chalkboard paint and attached in the same fashion. Punch holes, add twine and voilà! <i>Easy peasy! </i><br /><br /><i><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmG7svmoK0-OyuvXAeCMmLRuv8vmwoS4Z7HUSqs2-C8wJSTwNCp5bX9qY92RQP8acbgGelWttEwnONeCD0MVMWtVfDAxsrvdiKRHxKAnqzpCxqH-FOE9MfUPTwui560Bgt2qbHy0cxe5nN/s1600-h/page2%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img alt="page2" border="0" height="325" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5iLRyxxWDLi5opkK8rvWpDacmKM5xhgU31TnkfM7H84-YccxyF82P-SA8gxBHF6avXaZdRP31xzgRGkVyuaIf7Sc4YdVFvsH4CvrsSQzzhqDKyo6Rv0_ZFx0frDHXCrlWJgtlVagoloZs/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="page2" width="644" /></a></i>And here is the copy cat shot…not identical, but of the same spirit! I’ll be posting this one at<i> </i><a href="http://debbie-debbiedoos.blogspot.com/"><i>Debbiedoo’s</i></a> for the Spring Copycat Party!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY8hQGg-CNheScQZ5OulBEbJMlp0TiDKRzeDmSkKEGyaxIMe7Y-5cvzHA143Qr8evbahklxjzHfXUq-dkfSZMkRqqBxXnPC_bx74VbP4G9MZTpqCC9EEKtH_sgi4NKxFcgEsWM44TagYfP/s1600-h/071%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img alt="071" border="0" height="772" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikEsGBDrAbZDsMzhfWs-SWffAlxyGKRAjW0TU_aDGwaIoNUShvJkTrEmFCr579O7vF5F2ApBz3QpaHjY8k6T61Y7uTUU2XnrBC6bgopy_4cjLGh92ewCAiPmCHU6xqbtJC_KCldlFH3qD3/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="071" width="580" /></a> And there you have it…my springy, vintage-look nesting-themed cloche! What do you think?<br /><br /><i><i><i>Thanks for stopping by! I hope you enjoyed a little peek at my nesting vignette! Please visit these wonderful bloggers and their beautiful blogs to see what they are up to and to find a list of this week’s participants!</i><br /><i>Stephanie Lynn at </i><a href="http://www.bystephanielynn.com/"><i>Under the Table and Dreaming</i></a> <i>for the</i> <i>Sunday Showcase Party</i><br /><i>Sarah at <i><a href="http://thriftydecorchick.blogspot.com/">Thrifty Decor Chick</a></i> for <i>Before and After Monday</i> (first Monday of the month) <br />Mary at <i><a href="http://boogieboardcottage.blogspot.com/">Boogieboard Cottage</a></i> for <i>Masterpiece Monday</i><br />Susan at<i><a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1057618964"> </a><a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/">Between Naps on the Porch</a><a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/2011/12/beautiful-kitchen-renovation-welcome-to.html"> </a></i>for <i>Metamorphosis Monday</i></i></i></i><br /><i><i>Debbie at <a href="http://debbie-debbiedoos.blogspot.com/">Debbiedoo’s</a> for the Spring Copycat Party</i></i><br /><i><i><i>Marty at <a href="http://astrollthrulife.blogspot.com/"><i>A Stroll Thru Life</i></a><i> </i>for<i> Tabletop Tuesday and the Spring Cloche Party</i><br />Beth at<i> <a href="http://www.homestoriesatoz.com/">The Stories of A2Z</a></i> for <i>Tutorials and Tips Tuesday</i><br />Linda at <a href="http://linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.com/"><i>Coastal Charm</i></a><i> </i>for<i> Nifty Thrifty Tuesday</i></i><br /><i><i>Anita at<a href="http://cedarhillranch.blogspot.com/"> Cedar Hill Ranch </a>for Cowgirl Up on Tuesdays </i></i><br /><i>Kristin at <a href="http://www.myuncommonsliceofsuburbia.com/">My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia</a> for Tuesday’s Treasures</i><br /><i>Kim at <a href="http://savvysouthernstyle.blogspot.com/"><i>Savvy Southern Style</i></a> for <i>Wow Us Wednesdays</i><br />Judy at<i> <a href="http://diybydesign.blogspot.com/">DIY by Design</a></i> for Swing into Spring and the Bunny Blog Hop</i><br /><i><i>Jaime Lyn at <a href="http://jaimelyn11.blogspot.com/">Crafty, Scrappy, Happy</a> for Crafty, Scrappy, Happy Me on Thursdays</i></i><br /><i>Gina at <i><a href="http://www.theshabbychiccottage.net/">The Shabby Creek Cottage</a></i> for <i>Transformation Thursdays and Spring Linky Party</i><br />Sherry at <i><a href="http://nominimalisthere.blogspot.com/">No Minimalist Here</a></i> for <i>the Open House Party</i> on Thursdays<br />Cindy at <i><a href="http://romantichome.blogspot.com/">My Romantic Home</a></i> for <i>Show and Tell Friday</i><br />Courtney at <i><a href="http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/">French Country Cottage</a> </i>for<i> Feathered Nest Friday</i><br />Honey at<a href="http://twenty-eight-0-five.blogspot.com/"> <i>2805</i></a> for<i> Potpourri Friday</i></i><br /><i><i>Heather and Vanessa at <a href="http://www.atthepicketfence.com/">At the Picket Fence</a> for Inspiration Friday</i><i><i> </i></i><br />Diann at <i><a href="http://thethriftygroove.blogspot.com/">The Thrifty Groove</a></i> for <i>Thrifty Things Friday</i><br />Debra at <i><a href="http://commonground-debrasvintagedesigns.blogspot.com/">Common Ground</a></i> for Vintage Inspiration Friday<br />Sherry at<a href="http://thecharmofhome.blogspot.com/"> <i>The Charm of Home</i></a> for <i>Home Sweet Home Friday</i><br />Donna at <a href="http://www.funkyjunkinteriors.blogspot.com/"><i>Funky Junk Interiors</i></a><i> </i>for<i> Saturday Nite Special</i></i><br /><i><b>See you next time! A la prochaine!</b></i></i></i>

Vintage Bird's Nest Cloche with Burlap and Chalkboard Sign

I am excited to show you this project because I am using some of my favorite treasures and Goodwill hunting finds! Spring is just around th...

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