My Lovely Friends

Tuesday 4 September 2012

Bit Of Altering..............

Hello my lovelies how are you? Well I've not done any crafting due to one thing & another so shall not bore you with the details. However a while ago I found sewing & crochet quite therapeutic when I'm in severe pain. So I had some herbal smelly-type cushions in my bathroom on the shelf that I thought I would pretty up.
The first one I did is for Natalies bedroom. WARNING PHOTO HEAVY!!
Apart from a few things everything is just what I've had in my stash forever.
This is what they looked like before they were also in a plastic container to protect them. The one pictured prettied up is the middle sized cushion. They look quite boring here dont they lol.
I'm quite pleased with how it turned out & it looks so pretty hanging next to Natalie's bed & smells beautiful.
This is at the back of the cushion I have sewn in pearls into each corner. The pink fabric I brought a few years back to make bedding & curtains for a bedroom in Natalie's doll house but when I got the fabric I realised the print was too big & a lot of the pattern & gems in it would be lost. So I used it on this, doubled the fabric up to make it thicker.
I added lots of lace & ribbon & a silver key charm.
The centre flower is a Prima Clemintine flower 'Bella', these fabric flowers are sooooo pretty!!!
Made a bow for the corner from some seam binding & attached a Resin Flower to the centre.
Added lots of lace around the edge.
Last photo lol. I made a handle for the top by string pearls together & attached them to the cushion & then I sewn on 2 pearl buttons.
Does not look boring now lol, altho it looks soooooooo much prettier IRL, it was so hard to take photo's of.

Resin flower & Prima flower from My Crafty Heart. Teresa has added spme lovely new items so why not pop on over to have a look, they are super gorgeous!!!
Also there are 2 new lovely ladies joining the My Crafty Heart DT why not pop on over here to meet the talented girlies.

Anyway if you made it to the end then.............YAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY lol. You deserve a cuppa & a biccy........a choccy one at that.
I do have lots of commenting to catch up & catch up with my emails but I will be round if not tonight then in the morning. My youngest starts 6th Form tomorrow I'm gutted he wont be at home :0(
Thanks as always for stopping by it really means a lot. Take care my lovelies mmwah
Toodles xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx





32 comments:

misteejay said...

What a pretty creation - so much better than the original. You have made an amazing pillow there Vicky - just beautiful.

Toni xx

heidy said...

Wow Vicky this so pretty,your so clever and talented sweetie!!!
XXX Heidy

Sue said...

WOW!!!! This is sooooo pretty. I LOVE all the gorgeous detailing. I could look at it for ages!!
I know how you feel, I hate it when my children go back to school, I really do love having them at home with me.
take care
Hugs Sue

Sandra H said...

Hi Vicky, This is so beautiful, lots and lots of details have been added and lots of lovely embellishments its totally beautiful and l reckon you enjoyed doing this it is truly beautiful, your talents really shine through producing such a wonderful creation l just love it! hopefully all will go well for your son when he starts 6th form and l'm sure the house will seem quiet but think of how proud your going to be of him he;ll do you proud too x

Denise said...

This is gorgeous Vicky - so much prettier than the original and I bet it looks lovely hanging in Natalie's room. Love that centre flower and all the beautiful lace.
Hugs
Denise xx

theboelemas@aol.com said...

Really pretty - fantastic transformation! You should be pleased with the way these turned out. x

Grenouille Greetings said...

This is super pretty, Vicky. It's hard to believe this prettified pearly lacey flowery beauty started out life as that plain little cushion. Gorgeous! Hugs, Lesley

McCrafty's Cards said...

Wow how different do they look Vicky, all the lace and pearls look so beautiful any girl would love these hanging in there room.
Kevin xx

Carla S. said...

This is absolutely stunning, Vicky! You added so many wonderful details that it will take me an age to appreciate every single one! Gorgeous project!

Kim Kelley said...

Very pretty Vicky! What a cool idea! Of course I can't sew!
BTW adorable pup pictures!! HUGS

Shelby said...

Wow you are quite the talented person. This is so beautifully and so well done. Love it

Shelby

Donna Mosley said...

A very beautiful creation Vicky, love the gorgeous lace and pearls you've used.

Donna x

Lotta said...

Oh sweetie! They are so pretty!! I am sure Natalie loves it! hugs Lotta

Unknown said...

Ooooh...What an amazingly beautiful, shabbylious littlr sentence pillow!!! I think i'm in loooove!! Have a wonderful day! Hugs and sunshine

Mary J said...

Oh wow, gorgeous detail, Vicky!

KraftyKoolKat said...

This is an awesome creation. So pretty and frilly. I know Nat loves pink. So different from how it started.

Hugs
Cathy
xxxxxxx

Teri said...

Oh wow hun, these cushions are to die for!! Wish I had the time and patience to sew like that. What a clever bunny you are hun. Hope the pain goes away real soon xxxx

KarinsArtScrap said...

this is just gorgeous Vicky, very romantic and beautiful made.

greetings karin

Crafteezee said...

Oh Vicky this is so pretty and so very meeeeeeeee. Gorgeous Hun.
Hugs Tracy x

Riet said...

So wonderful Vicky.

Hugs Riet.xx

Eileen said...

This is gorgeous. Must have taken you ages to make but it was def. time well spent.
Eileen x

Lau W said...

OMG !!! such a nice work, you're so talented ! This is so romantic, so gorgeous lace !
xxx

Unknown said...

Wow this looks so pretty! Brilliantly done. Hugs FRea

Unknown said...

{sigh} oh Vicky sweetie, this is soooooo romantic, classy, stylish and elegant, you can apply every kind of positive word to your stunningly beautiful creation here! Natalie will be thrilled with your girly cushion, what a fine altering job this is!! Big hugs, Ira ♥♥♥
irascreacorner.blogspot.nl

Anne said...

Wow, these are beautiful!
Love them, the one for your daughter is amazing. :)

Hugs, Anne.

cheryl said...

oh wow and more wow Hun,this is simply stunning gosh,the detail is just fantastic Hun honest,you are so talented,brilliant hugs Cherylxx

Wishcraft said...

Wow hun! Such a lovely idea and it's so pretty. So many gorgeous details :o) Hugs, Lisa x

Unknown said...

Oh Vicky how pretty and feminine are these pillows well done fabulous work hugs Elaine

Pop's Cards said...

Good morning sweetie this is just gorgeous, so beautiful, huggles Pops x x x

Kim. said...

Aw Vicky this is so so pretty, it looks like something you would pay a small fortune for in the shops and that wouldn't bee anywhere nearly as nice as this.
Kim xXx

ellyscard creatief said...

This is so lovely.
Dit is zo mooi.
Gr Elly

Inkypinkydelights said...

Oh WOW!!!! How pretty is this! I love it Vicky! Judy x