tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8211197502994596852024-03-14T02:50:57.726-04:00messy mimiI love to craft, design, create, bake, paint, and work with wood. My Philosophy? Don't be afraid to get messy with it. You can't be creative without making a little mess. Mimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14024927491275148105noreply@blogger.comBlogger158125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-821119750299459685.post-91421431825369796462015-09-21T20:56:00.001-04:002015-09-21T20:56:54.059-04:00My Favorite Candle<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
My Favorite candle - for over a year now and I swear I think they have butter in it :)<br />
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Mimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14024927491275148105noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-821119750299459685.post-46444169027155560992015-09-04T21:53:00.000-04:002015-09-04T21:53:10.920-04:00Its that time of the year..Fall!!!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Mimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14024927491275148105noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-821119750299459685.post-74175095815926661682015-08-30T21:05:00.001-04:002015-08-30T21:53:08.135-04:00Paint color Monday SW Watery <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: large;">I love color and I love paint. There are way too many beautiful colors out there so....I plan to introduce the most sought after paint colors every Monday. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This gorgeous piece by <a href="http://cottageinstincts.blogspot.com/2013/09/antique-wash-stand-and-dry-sink.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #6fa8dc;">Cottage Instincts</span></a> in Sherwin Williams Watery I love this piece and adore the color ! What a wonderful creation she has made :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">See That pantry door from <a href="http://www.willowhillfarmgirl.blogspot.com/2014/06/the-heart-of-our-home.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Willow Hill Farm Girl</span></a>:) It's Watery too! Talking about making a statement here!!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Just such a pretty color :) From the <a href="http://thefoglemanfamily.blogspot.com/2013/05/vintage-cupboard-redo.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #6fa8dc;">painted parsonage</span></a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">another beautiful creation with this color!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I love this color and am so inspired that I bought a sample pint today :) I will share my creations with you soon!!!!!</span><br />
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Mimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14024927491275148105noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-821119750299459685.post-70208457887867188322015-03-24T22:38:00.000-04:002015-05-03T21:38:17.773-04:00Gold Glitter Blast!!! <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-size: large;">I am loving Gold right now - especially with some glitter. I am talking some serious Glitter love And, there is nothing more fun than some Krylon Gold Blast Glitter. Because it does BLAST - my backyard is proof of that. But, as I will share soon, it can lightly add glitter to any painted piece</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">First up is my newest sign - Navy with Glitter! And YES! Always know you are a Big Deal !!!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I created this sign by making a stencil with my Silhouette Cameo. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">But, no worries if you don't have a Cameo. You can print this on Freezer paper (be sure to use Mirror Image) and cut it out yourself. I have to note here that I did it by myself for a long time because there were too many things my kids needed Once I was finally in a position to buy one of these amazing creatures it paid for itself in less than 5 month with Etsy sales. So, just saying, if you are hesitant to get one trust me. Go for it! If nothing else, the drawing and design program is so easy to understand and work with. It has been a life changer for me :) And, I am just offering my own opinion - I am not affiliated with Silhouette America in any way. But, I love this machine !!!!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">And, my favorite Elephant, painted with Krylon Dual Gold then sprayed with some Gold Blast!!! He is my favorite photo prop right now. He's looking good with my Golden Wake Up and Be Awesome signs :)</span><br />
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Well Hello there all!!! I have a few new ideas getting ready to happen. First is my favorite thing in the world - drawing and lettering :) I am new to this and excited to start creating beautiful lettered signs and cards. This post will list some of my biggest inspirations!<br />
<a href="http://bydawnnicole.com/hand-type-tips"><img alt="Hand-Type Tips: A Basic Guide to Hand-Lettering from bydawnnicole.com" src="http://bydawnnicole.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/A-Basic-Guide-to-Hand-Lettering.jpg" height="400" width="265" /></a><br />
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First Post Back loving my new sign</div>
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Mimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14024927491275148105noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-821119750299459685.post-75155692501631473112013-03-22T21:10:00.000-04:002013-03-22T21:17:50.777-04:00Vintage Tennis Racquet Makeover - Jewelry Organizer!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">This is a great project for all you tennis lovers out there. Especially, the younger players that never had to swing the old wooden ones!!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I have been finding and buying old wooden rackets (racquets?) the past year. I love old vintage sports equipment like these rackets, as well as, the old wooden persimmon golf clubs from my great grandfather. Most of them are beautiful and I wouldn't want to change a thing about them! But, some are just right for transformation!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">First, I make sure the racket isn't too warped (it's okay if it is just slightly warped) </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Clean it up as well as you can - it might need some light sanding for those areas that might have taken a little frustrated abuse (say, hit the net a few times or, like my husband did, toss it into some trees)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Prime it. Just because it has been held and tossed a bunch. Keep in mind this sweet racket could have lots of sweat and tears that you don't want showing up later. I primed this racket in our old company painting room. It looks yucky but there is a huge ventilation draw and I can paint no matter the weather!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I like to add large cup hooks to the handle for necklace/bracelet storage. Most rackets hold 5 easily but, you could add more or less. I think 5 is a good number - it's not too crowded and not too sparse.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Then, I spray paint the racket with 2 coats of whatever color I want. Follow that up with a few coats of poly sealer for a long life. (Note: spray is best for this project)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">And now you have a unique one of a kind piece for that tennis star in your life! Or, maybe keep it for yourself?</span></div>
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Mimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14024927491275148105noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-821119750299459685.post-22718909216806543612013-02-11T20:20:00.000-05:002013-02-11T20:23:20.177-05:00Warm Hands make Warm Hearts<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Just another quick tute on making rice hand warmers. I'm sure you have seen these around for a good while and, I have to confess I have made quite a few as well as larger ones for soothing backaches and sore shoulders. This set is a small gift for my daughter on Valentine's. She is an assistant Div. I golf coach and they use hand warmers quite a bit. This set was made from scraps from my latest pillows. I keep saving scraps and finally made myself make something with some! I have another project using scraps for my other daughter that I hope to share soon!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So, it's for Valentine's Day, right? Why not a heart hand warmer? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Make a template. Remember how you cut out hearts as a kid? Fold the paper and cut out half a heart so it is symmetrical. But, it doesn't have to be perfect. No, not at all! I think next time I will get a little more dramatic and have fun with it</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">You need to use 100% cotton fabric and thread because these babies are gong into the microwave to heat. You don't want your fabric and thread to have a meltdown in there - trust me on this.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Trace the template onto the wrong side of the fabric. I took a shortcut and pinned all 4 pieces together to cut. Oh, I forgot to mention you need 4 fabric heart pieces. But, you probably already figured that out :) Pin 2 heart pieces together with right side of fabric facing each other.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">You could stitch the opening up by hand but I was too lazy to go search for my needle so, I stitched very closely around the edge of the hearts.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Short and simple post here. Take some 5" peat pots. They are popping up everywhere in anticipation of Spring! I used Jiffy Pots for this project. These came in a pack of six</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Paint one layer of Gesso over the pot. Let dry.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Design your text (I used Microsoft 2010) Use different fonts and sizes to make your quote interesting. Or make it all the same - it is all up to you and what you want and love!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Then, print it on regular copy paper but, be sure to make it a mirror image. Most printers have that option in the advanced settings for printing. For my printer, I go to advanced settings and where it has the option for mirrored image, I choose ON. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I then cut out each line just because I didn't want the large space my printer used between each line.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I started with the top line - added a liberal layer of Gesso to pot </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">and thin layer to printed side of text. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Applied the text where I wanted and rubbed it a few times to stick to pot. This is where it is a little touch and go and you really should test this on something first. I tested this on a peat pot that had a tear in the back side.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I found that using the back of a spoon to burnish for a bit was good. But it didn't stop there. It actually seemed that the transfer started to really happen once the paper was a little more moist from soaking up the Gesso. I burnished with the spoon then carefully used the edge of the spoon to rub more. Once the image looks darker it means it is starting to transfer.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> At this point, you can gently peel back the paper to see if it is starting to transfer. I had no problem laying the paper back down if it needed more help to transfer. You can work with this as much as you want as long as it doesn't start drying on your peat pot. And REMEMBER - this is NOT going to be a PERFECT transfer. It is going to look distressed, antiqued, shabby, or whatever you like to call it. But, it will have lots of charm that you can't buy in a store! If needed, if really needed, you can touch this up with a fabric paint pen or Sharpie pen.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Once you have your text on the pot, paint the rest of it with Gesso, if you want, to keep it more consistent with 2 layers all over. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Well, as you know I love some Anthropology creativeness. A few </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">months ago, I was enjoying a look/see in our local Anthropologie store. Their creations never cease to WOW! And yes, please, I want one of e.v.e.r.t.h.i.n.g! But... as much as I love their dreamy products, I have so much fun checking out their window fronts and other displays. I will go so far to say that in my next life, that is my dream job! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I was inspired by their fabric cactus. Here is my small effort!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">After washing my dropcloth I watered down some Leaf Green Acrylic and painted it. Added a few other green paints with dry brush to give it a little more depth.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Made a pattern out of an old cereal box. Folded the fabric over (painted sides facing) and traced the pattern with chalk. Cut it out - ending up with 2 pieces.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">stitched them together with right sides facing out. Sort of the opposite of what you would normally do.......</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">a little gesso on some peat pots. (Any of you that have followed this far - well thanks for being here! You are so special and I hope you will leave a comment so I can follow you too - if I'm not already following you!)</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Taped it to the center of pillow and dabbed some Citra Solv with a cotton ball. If you don't already know the drill check out <a href="http://www.lilblueboo.com/2011/09/a-citrasolv-transfer-onto-fabric-a-tutorial.html#comment-65333">this tutorial</a> from <a href="http://www.lilblueboo.com/">Lil Boo Blue</a>. <span style="background-color: white;">Or Google for many more :) It's a great technique but, I found that putting the Citra Solv (CS) on the print in a small area, rubbing hard with the back and side of the spoon, check to see if it worked then, move to the next few words rubbing lightly with the CitraSolv cotton ball as you go worked best for me. It gives the print a nice worn look. </span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I never knew - never had a CLUE what wonderful equipment was sitting right under my nose at our family manufacturing plant until I started blogging in November 2010. All sorts of saws, metal equipment painting booth silk screening area and so much more. Plus vintage metal desks and chairs (like my <a href="http://messymimi.blogspot.com/search/label/industrial">Red Rooster Drafting stool</a>) and shelving just screaming for new life in gorgeous colors! (Oh, how I wish there were more hours in my day!)</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">For a quick indoor project (yes, we are also having record highs in the 100s and Code Orange air all week like so many of you) I grabbed some old circuit boards and glued some thin cork on the bottom. These are 3-3/4" x 3-3/8" in size. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Turned them over and coated them with acrylic sealer to waterproof them, then tied them up with some twine laying around. This is a gift for one of my sweet geeky friends!</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> The "guinea pig" for this project was a tray I bought at Goodwill and sprayed with some leftover Rustoleum Oil Rubbed Bronze paint. Still playing around with the ratios - I started with the same ratio as if I were using regular paint but it was way too thin. I kept adding calcium powder to thicken it up. So far, I'm pleased with the project. I'll share the final ratio soon - It's looking like 1 part calcium powder to 3 parts poly is best. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So..... a while back I posted about an old tool box that I made "pretty" by <a href="http://messymimi.blogspot.com/2011/07/girling-up-my-toolbox.html">girling it up</a> Fast forward to NOW and I am making my own and painting them whatever pretty color my heart desires! And woo hoo I have actually sold a few! Now, that's a good thing. Bad thing is I have put most of my tool trugs to use for me. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">One of my favorites that I obviously couldn't keep because my name is not Donna</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">next up is the turquoise I love</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Testing new colors and color combinations. Maybe even a little paint dipping that is all the rage now :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">not a great picture but the green (Benjaman Moore Paradise Valley with blue chalkboard paint is my favorite so far) And stay tuned - I am trying some new ideas for the next tool box (yellow and turquoise are together one of my favorite combinations!) And glitter will be involved :)</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Our local Habitat Restore has stockpiles of new and used cabinet doors priced at $1 each. Yep - one buck! So, now, I have a little stockpile of my own....</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Here is an example of new ones. I started by sanding, then priming, so the paint (Benjamin Moore Paradise Valley) would not chip so easily. Then, using my Purdy XL cub brush, I painted the center with chalkboard paint. I adore this brush - I didn't use any painter's tape! Who doesn't love a good shortcut???</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Then, I used one of my new favorite machines I just discovered at our plant to drill holes for the knobs. A very old but amazing drill press</span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">! You will be seeing more work with this baby. It has made my life so much easier! It can hold just about any drill bit I want to use - and drills it straight! Oh - I think I'm in love :)</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Once upon a time, I found some old shutters at Habitat Restore. (For real, it was around May of last year) I had so much fun with my first project, my</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><a href="http://messymimi.blogspot.com/2011/06/old-pink-shutter-and-chalk-paint-clay.html" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #a64d79;">old pink shutter</span></a><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">, that whenever I find shutters anywhere I grab them! Here you see this shutter looking so lonely and bare on the old shower curtain I use for painting in the backyard. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I sanded the shutters a bit then sprayed the paint right on - no priming, or any other prep work. Sweet! Added some knobs and drawer pulls I also bought at Restore - they were $1 each. Here is my favorite one. I think it would be so cute on a little boys dresser or maybe even whitewashed or glazed or painted!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Well, here it sits by the back door ready to get loaded into the car with tons of other stuff and travel with Julia to her college apartment. I wish I had a picture to share of it with her jewelry because it looks really great. She was sweet to send her Mom a picture but Mom lost it somewhere in her computer. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">She has earrings hooked over the shutter slats and necklaces/bracelets on the knobs and handles. The upside down pull holds her earring studs. And she has pictures tucked into the slats. Oh - I hope to share a picture soon!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">And her friends loved it so much that I have made 3 more jewelry organizers (and they are not all shutters) I hope to share those soon!</span></div>
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</div>Mimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14024927491275148105noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-821119750299459685.post-55710360437328981042012-02-06T13:05:00.008-05:002012-07-07T17:26:08.681-04:00Finally finished my Dog Pillow!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I have been promising my daughter, Kathleen, that I would make her sweet Morkie a pretty pillow. That was, ummm, about 6 months ago. Today, I finally made it. I'm one of those that needs the fabric to "talk" to me for inspiration. And, I just bet, a lot of you understand! </span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So, I found my inspiration fabric at Hobby Lobby last week. It's a colorful paisley mixed with flowers on a black background. I love this fabric. Sad to say, I didn't write down the name of the fabric pattern and, when I went back to JoAnns, it was not there. They sold out of it fast. Well, live and learn....seems to be my theme lately.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #444444;">Back to the pillow. I wanted it to fit a standard pillow which is usually 20 x 28 inches. I like to make my pillows a little smaller than any insert I will use - makes it a little more plumpy (is that a word?) It was originally going to be an envelope pillow but I decided, at the last minute, to experiment with an invisible zipper. </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This is my attempt and I tried to follow the manufacturer's instructions. But, I gave up and sort of winged it. Pinned the right side of one zipper side to the right side of the fabric. Used my zipper foot to stitch as close as possible to the zipper teeth.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Ohh - one last thing. This is the next dog bed/pillow I want to make. Love it</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Today was pillow day for me. And it feels soooo good to finally start using some of the fabric I have been accumulating. One of my favorites is this one with pink and green animal/reptile silhouettes. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> It is similar to one I used on an old <a href="http://messymimi.blogspot.com/2011/05/chalk-painting-my-lone-star-chairs.html">Lonestar chair</a> that I bought at Restore for $5.00. And, i</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">t was my first time using Annie Sloan Chalk Paint!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> I love both these fabrics and think they would be adorable in a little girl's room. The pattern design is something you would expect more in a boy's room and that is one reason I love it! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Okay, so, back to my pillows. I made two with the first fabric. The 18" x 18" pillow back was made with painter's drop cloth and has a zipper in the back. My 14" square pillow is an <a href="http://sewing.about.com/od/freeprojects/ss/envelopepillow.htm">envelope pillow</a> using the same fabric on the back. They are different because I am experimenting a bit here. (More to come)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Not the best picture - I will replace it soon.... And put on your shades for the next pillow. I love this fabric - it is so happy cheerful! (For some reason it looks a little "Dr. Seussish" to me - and that is all anything takes to catch my eye) This 18" square pillow is another envelope one. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">(FYI - the envelope pillow is my favorite to make. Since I am NOT so great at tutorials, check out this site for </span><a href="http://sewing.about.com/od/freeprojects/ss/envelopepillow.htm" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">instructions</a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">. Or, just Google it, as my kids say!) </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; text-align: center;">More pillows and lovely fabrics coming soon......</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23px;">I used the Vitatops box that my oldest daughter bought a while back.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23px;">They came in this sturdy box. So, when I decided to make a cardboard project this was the box!</span> </div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23px;">And now, I want to share some other ideas from my favorite idea source, pinterest! If you want to know more about any of these, just click on the link below the picture. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Beautiful! From <a href="http://www.recyclart.org/2011/05/cardboard-sculptures/">recyclart</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">More storage ideas using<a href="http://www.positivelysplendid.com/2011/02/lets-make-something-together-lined.html"> diaper boxes</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">How sweet! I love this <a href="http://myellowumbrella.blogspot.com/2011/08/cardboard-cutouts-for-photos.html">cut-out</a> idea</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">How about these <a href="http://www.designsponge.com/2011/01/diy-project-cardboard-faux-logs.html">cardboard logs</a> by design sponge?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I even tried chalkboard paint on a scrap piece of cardboard. I love the simplicity and the price tag here - free! </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">When I started blogging a year ago today I had no clue what direction I was heading into and still don't have a clue. Story of my life - clueless but happy :) But, I am having pure fun and that's what counts. Right? I started with a few recipes and </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">today I want to share with you one of my ultimate favorite desserts! It is pretty simple to make, yet it tastes elegant! My photograph does not do it justice. ( The Creme de Menthe syrup just gives this a little different flavor. And the syrup does not have alcohol so this delicious treat is good to go for everybody! A great dessert for this Holiday season!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">Creme de Menthe syrup can be tough to find in some areas. I had a tough time this year but finally found it at Caribou Coffee Shop! I originally found it at World Market. and Starbucks. </span><br />
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</div>Mimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14024927491275148105noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-821119750299459685.post-47617752119624286802011-11-23T20:54:00.002-05:002011-11-28T18:42:02.978-05:00Happy Thanksgiving to all!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. Easter is a close second (just because there is nothing better in my world than Easter candy) But I love Thanksgiving because it is time spent with family without the pressure of gifts. Good food, great family time with the most wonderful people in your life - priceless! </span><br />
<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Hoping your Turkey day tomorrow is wonderful And enjoy :)</span><br />
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