messy mimi

Wednesday, June 8, 2011

Just Having a Little Fun!

Well here I go AGAIN and Thank you for being so kind and patient with my randomness.! Sometimes we all need to let loose and just have some fun. I do that every so often - just come up with random fun laughy stuff.

Last one was my Monopoly Money bucket that put smiles on lots of faces. THAT makes me happy.

Part of that random kick was making a moss covered piggy bank. Don't know why I ever thought of it - but I did It was on my mind and I couldn't stop until I tried. You know that drill - at least if you are a stubborn Taurus that never gives up like me :) Part of being random is not knowing how in the world you ever thought of it but having fun with it anyway!

It all started here

What I used - a Piggy Bank bought at Marshall's on their clearance isle - $2 and a $2 bag of moss from Walmart Then add some glue gun magic!

Wrapped wax paper around a piece of cardboard to put in the money slot so it doesn't get covered up with moss Not a good thing for a Piggy Bank!

Drizzle that glue over a section then pat some moss over it. I pretty much covered a 1 to 2 inch section at a time. Work fast but be careful if it is a hot glue gun. Not fun getting hot glue on your fingers. Trust me.

Here's my baby! So Cute He is getting a special place in my house

Here on top of our piano

Ready for some Monyay :) Monopoly Money!
Next up really quick cheap redos!

Strawberry basket from my favorite farm. Ya think I would be able to toss it? Not! Sprayed that baby with Valspar Mediterranean Making something happen with it soon :)

It's sitting on top of

the shutters I bought at Restore for $1 each) I'm testing chalk paint vs. homemade chalkboard paint (semi gloss latex with unsanded grout) A work in progress but so far I like it. Not as smooth and creamy as Annie Sloan but it covers well. Let's see what happens :)

THURSDAY

Momnivore's Dilemma - Creative Juice Thursday

Somewhat Simple - Strut Your Stuff

The Shabby Chic Cottage - Transformation Thursday

House of Hepworths - Hookin Up with HoH

Fireflies and Jellybeans - Show off Your Stuff

Paisley Passions - Thrilling Thursday

FRIDAY

delicate CONSTRUCTION - Delicately Constructed Fridays
Spunky Junky - Feature Friday

Chic on a Shoestring-Flaunt It Friday

Fingerprints on the Fridge - Feature Yourself Friday

The Shabby Nest - Frugal Friday

Sassy Sites - Free For All Friday

Mommaskindacrafty - Fantabulous Friday

Todays Creative Blog - Get Your Craft On

It's a Hodge Podge Life - Friday

SATURDAY

Bacon Time with the Hungry Hungry Hypo - Party Mindie Style

Funky Junk Interiors - Saturday Nite Special

Saturday, June 4, 2011

A touch of Paris!

While at Hobby Lobby the other day, buying some 50% off ribbon, I spotted this fabric and it was love at first sight!
But first I have to say sorry - the photography leaves much to be desired
Tell you why at the end of my post! :)

This fabric just screams Paris! At first I thought I would just make pillows or seat covers out of it. But I realized the images were spread out enough that I could use them as appliques on some more burlap pillows. :) I did save enough fabric to make pillows, or a simple backpack, or maybe even cover another of my ceiling tiles to make a bulletin board. I'll keep you posted!

So I cut out some fusible iron on interfacing and placed pieces on the back of the fabric just over the designs I wanted to use. Then ironed them on and cut them out.

I decided on using three of them in different sizes to use on different sized pillows. Pulled some natural (tan), black, and pink burlap from my burlap stash. The pink burlap was the last of some I dyed with RIT Fuchsia for a project several months ago. Think I will try Turquoise next - I can't get enough of that color!)

First pillow was an envelope pillow just like my Bless My Mess pillow. I cut out one 11"x11" piece and two 8"x8" pieces. They had 1/2 inch seams so I added an inch to the size. The finished pillow here was 10"x10". But I bet you already know how to do this! You could also cut one large piece of fabric and follow these directions from Martha Stewart

Next pillow was a lovely Parisian lady on a smaller burlap pillow.
Cut out two 8"x10" pieces. This is just a basic slip stitched pillow.
Not my best effort, the edges are sort of wonky but you get the idea, I hope.

Last one I made very small Used two 4"x4" pieces. I'll probably redo this one and make it into a sachet or a pin cushion. I just love the sketchy look of the fabric print. You bet you'll be seeing more of it!
Enjoy your week you lovely people!
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