Frenchy Clothespins and Cloche

Did you know there was such a thing as "French clothespins"? Well, I didn't either, but I saw some while thrifting with Debbie @Confessions of a Plate Addict, and we were both surprised at how pricey they were.

So..........take one bag of clothespins from GW - 88 cents:


Roll them across the large stamp (from HobLob) with French writing. (I already had one that I have used to stamp coasters!)

Stand the gals up to dry......

And fill a container.....Mine is in my "French Garden" laundry room....makes laundry sound better, huh?

Or maybe better in this containter.....

And now for my homemade cloche. Several people in blogland have already done this, but I haven't, so here it is. You need one cheese dome from GW - $2.92.

A wooden candlestick from GW - 88 cents!

Turn the wooden base upside down and remove the stand pieces.

Then glue the candlestick to the cheese round. I actually turned the candlestick upside down because I like it better than way. Also, one person used Gorilla Glue, but I used Elmer's Carpentry glue because my husband loves it and we have a LARGE container of it. I put glue on the bottom of the candlestick, centered it - touching the base, then added a little more glue to the circular piece, pressed together, and put an old antique iron on it over night to dry completely.

I spray painted it black because I already black paint, but someone else used ORB and it looked beautiful. I even debated doing a chippy white finish. They are so cheap, and I have another 88 cent candlestick, so I may try it.

I'm joining the following parties (given by such wonderful and faithful hostesses!):

Susan at Between Naps on the Porch for Met Monday

Rhoda at Southern Hospitality for Today's Thrifty Treasures

Marty at A Stroll Thru Life for Tabletop Tuesday

Linda at Coastal Charm for Nifty Thrifty Tuesday

Have a great week! Blessings to you. Linda