Create-a-Cloche

Saturday was a very crafty day. Most of the projects turned out well.

My lamps, however, are another story.

A sad, frustrating story.

I've decided that they didn't turn out they way that I wanted the first time.
So I tried again with a different color.

And it didn't work. Sigh. Another time.

The most exciting project was my diy cloche.
I purchased this cheese dome a couple of months ago for $8. Even though I would have liked to pay less, these things are rare to find around here for such an inexpensive price.

So I statched it.

Because I am impatient.

Not looking the best, right? But I knew that it had potential.

My (again, so fabulous) mother-in-law knew of my potential project and let me raid her candlesticks.

We came up with this:

Grab a can of spraypaint (this "Perfect Finish" line might be my new favorite for wood) and get to work!

After everything was painted and dry, I realized that I might have needed to glue the two pieces together first.

Oops.

Oh well. I took a pencil and mapped out the placement of the candlestick.

Then I sanded the top of the candlestick and the plotted center of the dome base.

That's the thing about diy projects.

You live and learn.

Then you get Luv's.

...wait, that's not right!

Next, I used Elmer's wood glue to secure the two parts together. Make sure to weigh down the candlestick to ensure that they are glued securely.

And now you have your very own

create-a-cloche!

The rest of the weekend's projects will be updated as I finish putting them to use.

Those dang lamps.

Third time's a charm.

Happy week, everyone!