My 3 Monsters: Freshening Up a Bit

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1.07.2011

Freshening Up a Bit

In the midst of all my Christmas preparations I squeezed in a sewing project -- just didn't squeeze in the blog post about it.  Our house is bright and fun.  Well, bright at least.  I like a lot of color.  I've been feeling the need lately to add some more feminine touches, hence the mermaid blue furniture and chandeliers.  I decided my old throw pillows covered in t-shirts needed to be girl-ified, too.  Enter the ruffles:


I wasn't sure how freezer paper stencils would work on burlap.  Turns out it works great!  For the burlap ruffles on both pillows I cut the selvage edges off of my yardage of burlap (the stuff left over from the bedroom floor) so that it wouldn't fray.  Brilliant, huh?  {Also, burlap is really scratchy so the dog keeps off of it.  Bonus!} So, it's still bright and fun, in my opinion, and not so girly as to offend the male sensibilities in the room.  That's my kind of design!


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11 comments:

  1. They look fantastic and great together!

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  2. Will you make me one?? I love this it looks great :) I can't sew otherwise I would attempt to try this. P.S. I'm a new follower.

    www.theelephantstrunk42.blogspot.com

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  3. These are great! That ruffled flower is so cool looking, and the monogram is really elegant. Great combo. I featured you today on my favorite things :)

    http://sunshineandchaucer.blogspot.com/2011/01/my-favorite-things_08.html

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  4. I found you from tatertots and jello and I love these. The monogram oneis my favorite, so elegant. I need things like you - a little girly, but not to much because of all the testosterone in my house.

    I would love it if you would link up to my Fantastic Friday link party at:
    http://ironvioletdesigns.blogspot.com

    thanks!

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  5. Love the burlap pillow. Did you see the one's in the Pottery Barn catalog for Christmas. Way fun. You have great ideas.

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  6. These are beautiful!!! Burlap + ruffles = AWESOME!

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  7. So cute! It would take a lot more than burlap to keep my dog off the couch though LOL! Would love to see you at my weekend linky party sometime :)

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  8. Hi Amy. I just love your pillows the big "g" is so graphic and the floral design made your burlap take on a more feminine vibe. Hugs, Kim

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  9. I have sooo been wanting to make the monogram burlap pillow too! Looks fabulous!

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  10. These are super cute - I love anything burlap!

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  11. I've put together a round up of crafts using burlap on Craft Gossip today and included your project. :) You can see it here
    http://homeandgarden.craftgossip.com/6-pretty-burlap-projects/

    If you would like to share the Craft Gossip love and show your visitors you've been featured, you can grab a button here!
    http://homeandgarden.craftgossip.com/grab-a-craft-gossip-button/

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