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Friday, January 11, 2013

Cloche of Love Letters

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Well, not really love letters.  It is French script wrapping paper from Ballard Designs cut and rolled, taped, then tied with a little bit of red and white crinkled seam binding.

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This cloche was standing empty after the Christmas decorations got put away.  Apparently, I don’t have much in Valentine’s Day decorations, so I improvised with what I had. 

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You could probably leave something like this out all year.

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You can find lots of letters and documents free online that you could print off or even use sheet music.

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It is, at least, satisfying my need to not have to look at an empty cloche or have to buy something to fill it until Spring/Easter decorating.

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Now, I’ve got a red tote on my living room coffee table {that I used for Christmas} calling out for something!

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33 comments:

  1. vivianJanuary 11, 2013 at 6:10 AM

    cute idea Kathy! I love valentines creating! I plan on playing in my craft room this weekend.
    Happy Friday
    xoxo

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  2. Sonny GJanuary 11, 2013 at 6:59 AM

    love this idea Kathy.
    all your cloche arrangements look great..

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  3. DebbiedoosJanuary 11, 2013 at 7:06 AM

    That looks as sweet as sweet can be Kathy. Have a great weekend.

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  4. GailJanuary 11, 2013 at 8:47 AM

    How adorable Kathy! I have an empty cloche too and I just may have to steal your idea. Hope you have a wonderful weekend, Gail

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  5. Always NestingJanuary 11, 2013 at 8:49 AM

    What a great idea!!! I don't have a cloche like that but a decorative glass jar would also work.

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  6. AndreaJanuary 11, 2013 at 8:51 AM

    That is a very sweet idea. I don't do much in the way of valentine's decor, but this is something I could do =)

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  7. Okio B DesignsJanuary 11, 2013 at 9:07 AM

    So very sweet! I would definitely keep that out all year. Too pretty to tuck away.

    Jeanine

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  8. AnonymousJanuary 11, 2013 at 9:37 AM

    Hi Kathy! Oh, this is so pretty and just perfect for Valentine's Day.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  9. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeJanuary 11, 2013 at 1:19 PM

    Love it. What a great idea. Hugs, Marty

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  10. CynthiaJanuary 11, 2013 at 2:10 PM

    Gorgeous, I love the cloches, very clever idea!

    Cynthia

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  11. Jean @ www.thebackyardbungalow.comJanuary 11, 2013 at 3:11 PM

    What a creative idea! Love it!

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  12. Zuni, Chickadee Home NestJanuary 11, 2013 at 3:37 PM

    What a great, romantic idea, Kathy, without being the traditional Valentine's decor. Wow! You came up with a good one! ~Zuni

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  13. Linda January 11, 2013 at 3:38 PM

    It's a hit!!
    Great ideas!! Thanks !!

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  14. Dee ⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️January 11, 2013 at 6:19 PM

    Very clever Kathy!

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  15. This N ThatJanuary 11, 2013 at 6:27 PM

    Cute idea..I guess it would be awful to leave something unused ?? :)

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  16. UnknownJanuary 11, 2013 at 8:00 PM

    That's a great and inexpensive idea! I have an apothecary jar that needs something. Lovin' that touch of hot pink in your header!

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  17. Celestina MarieJanuary 11, 2013 at 10:00 PM

    Hi Kathy,
    Just love you cloche with the rolled papers. Great idea to have them standing up and tied with a touch of red. I really like the inside base too.
    You always have great creative ideas.
    Have a nice weekend.
    Hugs, Celestina Marie

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  18. Our Hopeful HomeJanuary 11, 2013 at 11:56 PM

    How great, I never would have thought of that! I've never been big on Valentine's decorations but this would be perfect!

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  19. Home Chic ClubJanuary 12, 2013 at 3:52 AM

    Lovely idea Kethy!! You are right, this is something that you can leave in your home all year. Very pretty!!

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  20. Art and SandJanuary 12, 2013 at 11:50 AM

    I must be the only person who doesn't own a cloche. I have to get one soon. I love your simple letters. And, that checkered base is wonderful.

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  21. AnonymousJanuary 12, 2013 at 9:11 PM

    I never can figure out what to put in my cloches. Yes, I have several, but I rarely use them because I'm not creative enough to make them attractive. Your idea with the papers is a really easy, but pretty idea I think even I could copy. Thanks for the suggestion!

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  22. Shirley@Housepitality DesignsJanuary 12, 2013 at 9:47 PM

    What a great idea Kathy...the cloche looks so cute!!!

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  23. Manuela@A Cultivated NestJanuary 12, 2013 at 10:36 PM

    The rolled papers in the cloche look really pretty! You can definitely leave that out all year.

    I haven't even thought about Valentines Day!!

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  24. elizabethJanuary 12, 2013 at 11:12 PM

    Sweet and simple idea! Love it! Thanks so much for your kind comment on my transfer ware post. :)

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  25. Becca BertottiJanuary 13, 2013 at 2:05 PM

    I love this idea, Kathy, and really think that I might have to borrow it! The wrapping paper is the perfect alternative to ripping a few pages from one of my books, too! Thanks for sharing.

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  26. UnknownJanuary 13, 2013 at 4:42 PM

    LOVE this idea Kathy!!

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  27. Patty January 13, 2013 at 5:41 PM

    Your cloche is darling. LOVE it!

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  28. Little Miss MaggieJanuary 15, 2013 at 12:01 AM

    Those love letters look perfect in your cloche. I love anything with script. Great idea.

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  29. Courtney ~ French Country CottageJanuary 17, 2013 at 12:00 PM

    I think this is darling~ such a sweet idea!!

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  30. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonJanuary 17, 2013 at 4:10 PM

    Hi, saw you featured at French Country Cottage. Love, love this idea. And I adore the black and white on the base! Happy to be following you.
    Hugs,
    Jann

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  31. GinaJanuary 17, 2013 at 4:40 PM

    I absolutely love this! What a super idea!

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  32. AnonymousJanuary 18, 2013 at 4:59 PM

    Hey Kathy...stopped by to pin your cloche and add it to my FB page...I just keep seeing it and it remeinded me that I should pass it on for you. Saw it on your feature at The Country French Farmhouse. I hope to wrap up my Valentines; Day Mantel to post it. It's been a tedious,two days pulling it together with only things that I already had on hand...trying NOT to spend if I can help it!!!
    Have a wonderful weekend :)
    Hugs, Janet

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  33. AnonymousJanuary 18, 2013 at 5:03 PM

    OOOOOOOOOOOOOPS! What was I thinking? Found you @ Courtney's, French Country Cottage!!!

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I always enjoy reading your comments! Kathy