TJ Maxx Cloche Makeover
Hello friends!
This past weekend was another hot one in Georgia. I swear, our summers get worse every year it seems! And the humidity with the high temperatures makes it miserable to be outside!
We did manage to get out Saturday afternoon and have a late lunch at Olive Garden. Not wanting to wander out too far, but still wanting to walk off our food we decided to head over to our local TJ Maxx.
It is in the same shopping center as the Olive Garden so easy to get to.
The first place I check out at TJ Maxx is the clearance aisle. Sometimes there are some great deals on items that I can upcycle.
After browsing for about five minutes I came across this wooden cloche. It was in perfect condition, and sturdy, and the price tag was only $8.00.
However, it wasn’t my style. But nothing that I couldn’t change with just a few supplies!
Supplies for Cloche Makeover
Please keep in mind you can use any supplies that you have access to. You do not have to have the exact same item that I use! I have included links for your convenience. These are not affiliated links. Keep in mind you can substitute any type of paint or product.
- Dixie Belle Belles and Whistles Rice Paper – You can use any decoupaged paper, napkins, and wrapping paper will work also
- Dixie Belle Chalk Paint in Cotton (Or any paint that you have on hand)
- Mod Podge (Hobby Lobby, Amazon and Michaels have this)
- 220 Grit Sandpaper
- Small Wooden Knobs (I found mine on a recent thrift store visit, but you can find these at your local craft store or on Amazon)
- Hot Glue Gun
- Two Small Paintbrushes (One to brush on the Mod Podge)
- Rotary Cutter or Scissors
Cloche Bottom Makeover
Set the cloche aside while working on the bottom. The only thing I had to do was remove the price tag. A little Windex worked like a charm.
Wipe down the bottom with a baby wipe.
Apply the first coat of paint to the wooden bottom and the wooden knobs. Allow the paint to dry for an hour or so.
Then, apply your second coat of paint.
After the second coat dries, take your 220 grit sandpaper and distress around the edges of the wooden bottom. Also, be sure to distress your wooden knobs.
Use a damp cloth to remove sanding dust.
Attach the wood knobs to the bottom of the cloche using hot glue. I also decided to add a dab of Gorilla Super Glue. I eyeballed this, but you can certainly measure.
Adding the Rice Paper
I placed my sheet of rice paper on the center portion of the wood bottom and trimmed it accordingly using my rotary cutter. You can use scissors, a razor blade, whatever you have on hand.
It’s okay if it’s not perfectly cut, we are going to distress it around the edges anyway to give it a worn look. Set aside.
Using your small paintbrush apply one lite coat of Mod Podge to the area where you will place your rice paper.
Lay your rice paper onto the Mod Podge, smoothing out any wrinkles softly with your hands.
Then, apply a light coat of Mod Podge over the rice paper. Let dry.
After it has dried, take your 220 sandpaper and lightly sand around the edges and then the entire piece of rice paper until it looks worn. If you would like for yours to look more worn, sand more!
Styling Your Cloche
This is where the fun begins! Depending on your style, you can place anything you would like under your cloche.
Here are a few ideas though in case you need inspiration.
Ideas For Under Your Cloche
Pinecombs
Small Clocks
Decorative Beads
Battery Operative Candle
Seashells
Faux Fruit
Small Ceramic Birds
Vintage Books
Faux Plants or Greenery
Soaps
Wash Cloths
Small Brass Items
Glass or Ceramic Bunnies
Faux Pumpkins
I could go on and on but I think you get the idea! They are also great for changing our seasonal decor.
Places to Use a Cloche
Bathroom Counter
Kitchen Counter
Book Shelves
Desk
Centerpiece for Table
Centerpiece for Parties
Top of Buffets
Fireplace Mantle
Side Tables
Night Stands
The Finished Cloche
After staring at my finished cloche for a while, it seemed it was missing something.
And then I realized it needed a top piece to help remove the cloche. I had an extra wooden knob, painted it white, distressed it, and added it to the top with hot glue.
My beautiful cloche will be used in my master bath. I placed a few mini soaps and some greenery under the cloche and it looked amazing.
This TJ Maxx Cloche DIY Makeover was a success and saved me lots of money because I used items that I already had in my stash.
If you are beginning your home decor makeovers, keep it simple. And remember, it’s okay to mess up because there is always a way to fix it and make it right.
I also found a glass mushroom on our TJ Maxx visit. Check out the tutorial by reading DIY Mushroom Decor.
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