I’m taking a month off from blogging to finish a big writing assignment and go on a little trip. (Will I have the willpower not to click on my WordPress reader with my morning coffee??? We’ll see . . .) But first, I want to share my latest “What Can You Make With A . . . “ project. I got this dress from my friend Liz who bought it at a rummage sale for ONE DOLLAR! (Click here to meet her.) The color and fabric were perfect for some shabby chic projects, like . . .
- a pillow with fabric rosettes,
- a lace hair bow with a fabric rosette,
- an evening bag with zipper flower a-la-mode,
- a half apron (with a bit of toile from my stash),
- and a lace-decoupaged flower pot.
Here are the creative bloggers and authors who inspired me. See you in August! ♥
Fabric Rosettes: Sweet C’s Designs and Diary of a MadMama (except I stitched instead of glued)
Zipper Flowers: A Creative Princess and Awesomesauce and Asshattery
Apron: Page 51 of One-Yard Wonders by Rebecca Yaker and Patricia Hoskins (“Granny’s Clothespin Apron” designed by Elorie Bechtel)
Lace-Decoupaged Pot: Urban Comfort
PILLOWS A-LA-MODE 
You are simply amazing!!!! Can’t wait until next month. 🙂 Hugs, Tamara
Great ideas and projects! Have fun on your trip and best of luck with your writing assignment! We’ll miss you!!
Now I’m sorry for all those ucky old dresses I’ve passed by at garage sales! No more passing. These are simply wonderful projects! have a safe trip and enjoy your time away.
These are all absolutely gorgeous! I think you’ve inspired me to try my sewin machine for the first time!
Have a great trip! 🙂
Laura
We will miss you, and look forward to your return. Have a wonderful time off!
Really beautiful! have a wonderful trip!
Beautiful projects! Enjoy you time off, and you’re going to be missed. Continue to Be A Blessing because you’re Blessed. Mtetar
I love that little apron. Have a nice vacation!
Wow! You certainly stretched that $1 into priceless creations. Very nice! Enjoy your break from blogging and have a wonderful trip. 🌺
Lovely projects !!
Have a wonderful trip, we will miss you !! 🙂
What a fun post! I love remaking things into other useful and beautiful items. These are inspired.
I will miss your daily posts, but look forward to whats in store when you return. Best of luck finishing your writing project. Alys
wow – what a gorgeous dress and thus gorgeous items made from it! great job – have a good time off but I can’t wait to see what more cool stuff you make in the future:)
They are beautiful
It’s just amazing how you come up with so many beautiful things to create! They are all lovely!
hurry up and come back soon
WoW! I can’t believe how many things you managed to get out of that dress! Well done x
I like the dress to begin with, but love all the creative projects. See ya when you get back.
Enjoy your writing time and vacation too, and DON’T look at WordPress, we will be here when you return! Happy Summer!!
The dress was cute to start, but I love what you came up with!
Enjoy your vacation!! Hugz! Lisa and Bear
Sweet! I just love that soft pink and lace combo. Great projects Katherine. I hope you have a great, well deserved month off. Have fun!
You are an inspiration! Who could have imagined what could be made from $1 dress! Fabulous!!!
thanks for sharing.
well, if you DO sneak a peek at WP with your morning coffee, stop in and swap howdies. Enjoy your time away!
I will miss you Katherine and I wish you a beautiful trip! 🙂
& lovely projects as always 🙂
see you back in August
beautiful projects! Enjoy your time away!!
I am speechless !! You have such an amazing talent and vision. I would have thought of a pillow, maybe a purse, but the apron, pot and hair bow, wow…. I have made roses, but have never thought of putting them on a pillow. The zipper rose is brilliant. Have a great month off and relax my friend 🙂
Have a great vacation! These are AMAZING! : )
I love your blog, but I’m with nine cent girl…take a real break!! 🙂 See you soon!!
Enjoy your well deserved time off – be safe and stay blessed!
Wow! Perfect timing! I want and need some fabric flowers for my fall bags and Lord knows, I have the fat quarters! Can’t wait to visit my stash and get started. Have loads of fun on your break!
Gorgeous stuff! Enjoy your time off and thanks for the link up! 🙂
~Jen
Amazing what you think up K !!
Enjoy your trip and writing time . I’m betting you will have a little peep at WP over coffee ….Lol
Wishing you a productive time and even though you aren’t blogging, hope you can still do a bit of peeking at what we lot are up to! Loved that vintage material!
Wow, you are amazing! Those items you made are awesome! I love the pillow with the pink rosettes. Beautiful!
Gonna miss you this month. Look forward to your return.
That is so clever. I love seeing all the items you can make from one piece of clothing.
So many lovely things from one dress! Good luck with finishing your project 🙂
Awesome! You have to be one of the most creative people that walk the earth. LoL 🙂
All this from one dress??? Amazing
Those are gorgeous – love the pillow x
Don’t work too hard, and have fun. Love these projects everything is gorgeous, but I love the planter!
All the best to you, my friend!
Have a wonderful weekend ahead, always~ Cheers!! 😀
Haha, a question I have asked myself many times: “Will I have the willpower not to click on my WordPress reader with my morning coffee???”
BTW, these are gorgeousj I once took apart a gorgeous old paisley wool skirt and turned it into throw pillows that will probably remind me forever of that positive time in my life when I used to wear that skirt and think everything was possible.
I love reading your blog and have nominated you for the Versatile Blogger Award. Come check the details out on my blog,
http://homemadebynicole.wordpress.com/2013/08/01/versatile-blogger-award/
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Curlsnskirls got me to you and my first comment is a shout. ONE DOLLAR!!! I’m living in the wrong country! Earlier this week another blogger showed her Yard Sale buys making a grand total of FIVE DOLLARS, now I’m choaking as I type, truly!
Utterly divine items and I just lovethe zip being used as a flower.
Thank you for the inspiration
You’re very welcome! I couldn’t believe Liz found this for one dollar, either! It’s so lovely! Of course, it was a little musty and had a few stains that needed chopped off, but a run through the washer and a pair of scissors solved that. I haven’t been to a yard sale myself in years, but I must start going! 🙂 And welcome to Pillows A-La-Mode! 🙂
So genius, I love it!
Thank you, Claire! 🙂
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