Is it too early to have spring fever? I don't think so.
I was looking through my spring posts from last year and thought I'd share one of my favorite projects again.
I had found several of these old wire gutter end caps at an Estate Sale.
I thought they were the right shape to become "French Wire Cloches"
So I added an old lamp finial to one of them.
I set the wire cloche on an old plant saucer and tiny ironstone dish.
The little jug has a broken top, but under the flowers you would never know.
Over the last year I have found many of these wire gutter end caps at sales so they are out there. You might seen them and not paid any attention!
For other DIY projects see the links near the top of my sidebar.
You will have me on the lookout for those. I would not have known what they were or what to use them for:) Thanks for the tip my friend! Have a blessed evening!
ReplyDeleteJoan,
ReplyDeleteI wasn't blogging last spring so this is a new post for me....I LOVE the gutter end caps and I would have never known what they were. It makes a perfect cloche!! Gorgeous!!
Jane
Very beautiful, love it and love your pale gray background, nice choice, cozier than the white too.
ReplyDeleteOh I love, love , love it. I have got to find me one of those. That is just way tooooooo cute. I love the arrangement too. What a great idea. You are so smart. Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeleteI remember this Joan, and I'm still hoping to find one some day! Love yours!
ReplyDeleteI loved this project when you showed it initially, and that has not changed! I need to find some of those! Love it!
ReplyDeleteI love this, Joan. I love wire cloches and this is SO French looking!!
ReplyDeletexoxo
Jane
That looks awesome! Love that style! Great eye and project!
ReplyDeleteMiss Bloomers
I bet you that I pay attention now.
ReplyDeleteI love what you have done and that little jug inside is so sweet.
hugs
Sissie
That is so neat! I don't think I've ever seen those before. What a great idea to make it a wire cloche!
ReplyDeleteWhat is a 'Cloche'? What are they used for (before you got your hands on them)?
ReplyDeleteI'll be on the look-out for them now! Thanks
Sandy
http://thewondersofdoing.blogspot.com/
I would never have noticed them...but, I'll be watching now!
ReplyDeleteSue
gorgeous! I love the little pot you added to this grouping.
ReplyDeleteVery chic!
... the rusty dusty metal make is so authentic ... I have one of these in the potting shed ... I'm venturing out thru the drifts to find it.
ReplyDeletegenius
Can I just tell you that I think this is an incredible idea? You better believe that I will be on the hunt for this now. I hope that someday my eye will see things for what they aren't supposed to be. :)
ReplyDeleteWow - very clever! I love those wire cloches! Linda
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for letting me know what the word cloches means.. I've had 'glass' but never 'wire'... very interesting!
ReplyDeleteSandy
http://thewondersofdoing.blogspot.com/
That is amazing! Love the look!
ReplyDeleteHow clever -- and what a great use for it. You'd never know what it started out life as!
ReplyDeleteooooh, that is so chippy and gorgeous and PERFECT!!!
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LOVE !!
Great post. I have several vintage gutter guards, but yours is the bomb! Love how you've used it. I found mine many years ago in Tennessee, but have never see any since....glad I've held onto them.
ReplyDeleteSusie
Great idea - I would have never thought to use one as a cloche. Will keep my eye out for one. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteOh my, how many of those have I walked by? Thank you for a wonderful idea - I'm on the lookout now!!
ReplyDeleteCheers, Andrea
What a great idea! We have (use to have?) several of these. Very creative.
ReplyDeleteAllison
this is amazing. i love it! i would love something like this in my bathroom.
ReplyDeleteIt is definitely never too early to have spring fever, maybe it will make winter end! This is super cute!
ReplyDeleteFabulous!
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très bien réussi!
ReplyDeletebonne semaine
manon
I think this time you have gone too far. This is my favorite thing you have ever done, hands down. It is just perfection! Tres belle!
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Pam
This is so beautiful, what a lovely little project?! I'm not certain I've ever seen one of those end caps, but oh my, I will be on the lookout!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely Lovely.
ReplyDeleteHappy Monday!!!
Hi Joan,
ReplyDeleteLove this creation of yours. You are so clever. Hey, thanks for peeking into my blog...it makes me feel loved and cared about. Have a great week!
I love this...so creative, so french chic!
ReplyDeleteI have never noticed those before, but trust me, I will be on the lookout now. Clever idea. I love to reuse and repurpose things.
ReplyDeleteThese are great, Joan, and no it's not too early for Spring Fever. I'm right there with you! So glad you showed this again! Come by for my March Give-Back!
ReplyDeleteDebra
I've actually held these in my hands and put them down because I couldn't see the potential..kicking myself now....great vision!!!
ReplyDeleteWow, what a great idea! Gutter end caps...I'll be on the lookout now.
ReplyDeleteThat is very creative and so pretty!
ReplyDeletehat an amazing transformation! It is so pretty and so Frenchy!..Christine
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely fabulous!! I hope I can find some of those wire end caps, fabulous!!!
ReplyDeletecloche love
ReplyDeleteYou got me all paranoid about my blog girlie. I failed many of your peeves. Come and let me know what you think. I made a few changes for ya. lol
That looks like it was really meant to be a cloche. It looks fantastic!
ReplyDeleteCan you hear me screaming!?!? I love IT! I am definitely going to be on the lookout for those old end caps now, I WANT ONE!
ReplyDeleteLoved this when I first saw it and I'm still looking for one.
ReplyDeleteThe show wasn't that far...a little over an hour. Like I said I hate to drive:)) but the company was good!!!
xo...Carole
Another hit by Joan! When are you going to write a book? The things you come up with. My oh my you are gifted.
ReplyDeletethis is adorable
ReplyDeleteWow, thats just such an awesome display! I never would have thought of doing this! You have some great creative talent in you, guess you know that!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this and want one! Very creative.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous piece. What a great idea.
ReplyDeleteHave a great day...julie
I ALWAYS buy these little beauties,too. There's just something about them...the possibilities...
ReplyDeletenicely done, once again, Joan!
annie
p.s. plus, you know, it's that darn "wire, metal" thing...
What a neat idea! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteBlessings, Grace
Hi there,
ReplyDeleteI've never seen those wire gutter things, but the way you've used them is genius and looks terrific. What a great imagination you have, to have thought of that!
I'd love it if you'd stop by sometime.
XO
Heidi - Heart and Home
It is all in the ability to re-imagine - this is a wonderful re-imagine...
ReplyDeleteI love this! I haven't seen any of these around my part of town, but I'm sure going to start looking! Thanks so much for sharing!
ReplyDeleteSo darned cute! I love them!
ReplyDeleteHow cute...thanks for sharing with all of us at NIFTY THRIFTY TUESDAYS!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Linda
Great idea! Love it!
ReplyDeleteVery creative idea! Love it!
ReplyDeleteJocelyn
http://justalittlesouthernhospitality.blogspot.com
i think u can the crap outta that shabby chic, chick!
ReplyDeleteI am in awe of your creativity. This is amazing!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea - I bet I can find these on my flea market trips - thanks for planting that little seed! Your's is gorg!
ReplyDeleteThis is a wonderful idea..and a gorgeous one as well.
ReplyDeleteHappy VTT...
Wonderful idea; I wish I thought of things like that when I see items.
ReplyDeleteWOW what a FABULOUS thing..i LOVE it!
ReplyDeletenow you make want one of this wire cloche.. you are so creative and I love your cloche project.. sweet & lovely..
ReplyDeleteGreat way to repurpose,recycle,reuse and redecorate! I'll be on the watch for all the parts. Nice post...Sue
ReplyDeleteJoan,
ReplyDeleteWhat a clever idea! I have to keep my eye out for these. thanks for sharing! Happy VTT.
Debbie
What a creative idea. Very lovely. Peace, Stephanie
ReplyDeleteI would love to find some of these!
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Please stop by!
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Thanks so much for linking these beauties up--I want to find me some gutter thingies, but I have never seen them. My husband would say, "Why is your decoration in jail!" Men!
ReplyDeleteOh I love it, love it, love it! The finial on top makes the piece. Absolutely perfect!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! The vase you used inside just adds to the charm too.. very clever! take care, Maryann
ReplyDeleteI love it ! Very creative. It makes a perfect cloche.
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend. Monica
This turned out great I lolve it..
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining Get Your Craft on Thurs. Please join me next week for another great party!
Lori
That's a great idea for a unique cloche. I love how you've dressed it up as well!
ReplyDeleteYou find some of the coolest stuff at estate sales. This is a beautiful use for the metal gutter pieces. What creativity.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great find and a great way to repurpose them! I love that old patina!
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking up to Make it Yours day!
I LOVE THOSE. I haven't seen any here but maybe it's just because it is Florida. Next time I go back home in the midwest I will have to keep my eyes open.
ReplyDeleteCheri
oops--I forgot--
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This is going on my favs list.
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