{Almost} Instant Gratification Creation
Do you ever have one of those days that you need to do something creative, and you need to do it NOW and FAST? I had one of those days yesterday, so I scoured my bookmarks for a quick DIY to inspire me and I came across this 20 minute tote tutorial.
This is absolutely one of my favorite vintage fabrics in my stash and I’m happy I finally used it for something I can enjoy regularly. I sometimes have this thing about using my most lovely fabric…I don’t want to cut it up. But that sure doesn’t make any sense. After all, I can’t enjoy it much when it’s folded on my shelf gathering dust!
My favorite thing was adding a few embellishments. A couple fabric flowers topped with vintage buttons, and a handmade bow made of velvet ribbon.
So, do you have any quick creative projects you love doing to get out the crafty itch? I’d love to hear!
Comments (14)
That is adorable!!!
i love the fabric! it reminds me a lot of the vintage fabric i used on the back of my chair when i recovered it: http://saltyoat.blogspot.com/2010/04/before-and-after-side-chair.html
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you are SOO creative! i love the little embellishment and the vintage fabric is lovely! this makes me want to go sew something new right now… but i don’t know what to make ahhh!
Thanks Erin, and thanks Sandy! You should try the bag, it so easy!
And Caitlin, beautiful chair. Great job!
Ooo, I love that fabric! I recently came across some vintage fabric very similar, but in purple. I ALWAYS go to bags when I get the urge to do something creative, but then that’s my ‘thing’. If I’m in the mood to just play with colors, I like to make improvisational quilt blocks – no plan, just sewing & cutting. Fun!
.-= beki´s last blog ..outdoor living =-.
Yes I am! I’m making these sandals from Anthropologie!
http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?subCategoryId=&id=040013&catId=SHOPSALE-SHOES&pushId=SHOPSALE-SHOES&popId=SHOPSALE&sortProperties=&navCount=115&navAction=top&fromCategoryPage=true&selectedProductSize=&selectedProductSize1=&color=020&colorName=BROWN&isSubcategory=&isProduct=true&isBigImage=&templateType=
It will cost me $10 vs. $348!!!! I’m just finishing up the bows as I catch up on your latest posts :)
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Cute sandals Lisa! I can’t believe they are charging so much $$, great idea to DIY!
Beki-I would love to make a quilt someday…that’s definitely on the to-do list!
very cute bag. i love that fabric. i’ll have to use that tutorial soon. thanks for sharing!
.-= heather j´s last blog ..diy project : memory tree =-.
LOVE your new tote! The fabric is glorious!
.-= Tami B.´s last blog ..A Beautiful Idea – vintage china plate cupcake stand – pretty blue flowers =-.
Thanks Heather and Tami!
i can see why it is your favorite fabric — it is ADORABLE! such a beautiful bag, well done!! :) xo.
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Aww, thank you Danni!
Hey that’s pretty cool. Thank you for the share!
You are toooooooo cute. I love what you do my dear.