Good morning to all of ya!
I have a new DIY that I hope you all will like.
I made my own rope and glass cloche:
This was made using a regular glass hurricane type bowl you can find anywhere, some nylon rope (any will work obviously) and a wood base. The bases are the pre-cut kind you can get from any craft store.
Actually, at the last minute, I decided to make two more from some mason jars I had on hand just to see what they’d look like. I’m happy with how they all turned out…
As you can see, I chose to use a knob that I had as the pull rather than rope, just to mix it up a little.
For the little one, I chose to have a single rope pull rather than a loop. Both are knotted on the inside and outside to keep it in place.
Here is the scoop on the painted bases:
You may be thinking that you’ve seen something like this before.
Hmmm….let me see. Maybe here?
I think, in total, I was out about $10 (for all three), keeping in mind that I already had the rope, the mason jars and a couple of the bases. Even if you have to purchase the vessel, the base and the rope, you won’t even come close PB’s $99 price tag.
To keep this post from going on and on like the song that never ends, I will give you the step-by-step instructions on how to drill the holes into your glass, and what tools to use, tomorrow.
UPDATE: Here is Part Two….showing you how to drill holes in glass.
Be sure to c’mon back!
Be inspired,
Linking to:
MONDAY
Cowgirl Up! at Crafty Texas Girls
HOme Savvy A To Z
The Southern Institute:Creative Me Monday
Everything Under The Moon – Bedazzle Me Monday
More the Merrier at DIY Home Sweet Home
Get Your Craft On – Today’s Creative Blog
Metamorphosis Monday
Crafts Keep Me Sane at Keeping It Simple
Home Stories A To Z
Time To Shine at Diamond In The Stuff
How To Nest For Less
Thrifty Decor Chick - First Monday of Every Month
TUESDAY
Shades Of Amber Chalk Paint Party
A Bowl Full of Lemons
DIY By Design
Trash 2 Treasures at Kammy’s Korner
Project Queen
Tip Junkie
My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia
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Elizabeth & Co.
Not Just A Housewife
Coastal Charm: Nifty Thrifty Tuesday
House of Grace – Twice Owned Tuesday
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WEDNESDAY
Live Laugh Rowe
Embracing Change
Fireflies and Jellybeans
Primitive and Proper
Wow Us Wednesdays at Savvy Southern Style
Restore Interiors
Primp
Its Overflowing
domestically speaking: power of paint party
blue cricket design
THURSDAY
From My Front Porch To Yours
Whipperberry
The Brambleberry Cottage
No Minimalist Here – Open House Party
Somewhat Simple
bloggaritaville
Tablescape Thursday at Between Naps On The Porch
My Repurposed Life
beyond the picket fence
Transformation Thursday at The Shabby Creek Cottage
Delightful Order
A Glimpse Inside
house of hepworths
36th avenue
FRIDAY
The Rooster And The Hen – First & Third Fridays
Serenity Now
Inspiration Friday At The Picket Fence
Frugalicious Fridays at Finding Fabulous
Fingerprints On The Fridge
Chic On A Shoestring
Miss Mustard Seed
Remodelaholic
Feathered Nest Friday at French Country Cottage
Freckled Laundry
Tater Tots and Jello
Addicted2Decorating
sassysites
stuff and nonsense
Get Schooled Saturday @ Too Much Time On My Hands
Pretty Handy Girl – DIY Talent Parade
Jennifer Rizzo Show Us Friday
SATURDAY
Funky Junk Interiors
The DIY Showoff
Be Different Act Normal
SUNDAY
My1929Charmer: Sunday Best
Homemaker On A Dime
Sisters of the Wild West – Sister Sunday Link Party
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Under The Table And Dreaming
Simply Klassic Home
Southern Hospitality – Thrifty Treasures
Turning lifetime passion into livelihood. It's about time! I'm Shari. I am a 40-something wife, mother, corporate professional turned design stylist, avid sports fan, and usually exhausted 24/7 keeping up with it all. I love my family, my home, my work...and the chaos that comes with it. I also happen to adore my beagle, Scout. 
Adorable, as always! You're just getting your crafty on over there.
Another fab DIY! Can't wait for the coming details!
Shari, I've been making cloches and wondering if I could drill a hole in the glass to attach the knob with a screw instead of just glue. The glue alone makes me a bit nervous. Can't wait to see how you drill the holes!
I just saw those rope cloches at Pattery Barn last Saturday. You are very cleaver and I can't wait for your tutorial.
These are so cute! AND affordable!!
have a happy Monday! ~Hugs Holly
Very handsome cloches! I was just looking in a Pottery Barn catalog this evening and noticing all the rope they are using for summer-related decorating. I'm so glad that you are sharing how to drill the holes…I was wondering about that. I saw your post over at "Kammy's Korner".
Oh wow! Those are beautiful!
Dee
Wow, these are beautiful! Nicely done!
Lindsay
It is gorgeous my friend!!!
XO
Kristin
I love these. Great job!
Of course I adore any cloche and yours are fabulous. I love this idea and the rope is so neat. Such a talent. Thanks tons for joining TTT. Hugs, Marty
Great project. I have to stop back to find out how you drilled the holes into the glass. Thanks for sharing at DIYbyDesign's Swing into Spring party.
I love these!!! They are so beautiful
I really love the rope coming out of off the glass. So glad for your easy to follow directions – the PB ones are too pricey! Found you from Sherry at OHP. Oh – your gardinia's are beautiful. I am a new follower.
Super cute!Love the rope. Stopping by from Inspiration Friday.
wow — love these! So you really drilled holes in the glass — can't wait to see how you did this – lovely!
Fabulous Pottery Barn knockoffs, Shari! And I like YOUR prices MUCH better.
Thanks for linking your clever cloches to Time Travel Thursday.
Blessings,
Liz @ The Brambleberry Cottage
Beautiful!! I love the mason jar cloche! Thanks for the tutorial!
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Those are wonderful. You are very clever to figure out a method to create beautiful, one-of-a kind objects.
I adore these! I'm thinking maybe a fun project for next weekend! I'll let you know how they turn out!
They turned out super nice! Really nice touch with the rope, too. And thanks for the tips for cutting through the glass.
Amazing. I love how these turned out. I can't wait to read how you drilled holes in the glass!
These are great! Pinning this to reference for a future project. Thanks for sharing. You are brilliant!
Hi Shari, LOVE your cloches. I'll be featuring them Monday evening at the Highlights Party. Thank you so much for linking them up last week!
I certainly will be back to see how you did this great project. I love cloches and they are so expensive here. I can't wait to get home from holidays to try this one out. I am now a follower too. xx
Love it. I will be featuring it tonight at my Swing into Spring party that opens at 8pm EST. Please stop by and pick up an I've Been Featured button. Thanks so much.
I love these!!! Thanks for the inspiration! I’m thinking you could use a lot of things for the finial!
Susan
Homeroad
You are just so clever girl! I love to see what you come up with. Always a great project to share. Thanks again for joining me.