Look at this.....I don't even know where to start! It seems overwhelming as this is only one small corner of the studio! It's going to take a while, maybe all summer...lol!
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| I couldn't decide if we should paint these dark cabinets white or do something else.......I decided to do something else. I have a collection of vintage clothing that I can't enjoy because it's all packed up. I wondered if I could somehow use clothing like wall "paper"..... |
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| So H got out his electric stapler and we started stapling clothes to the cabinet doors. We had to be careful how we stapled them because the doors still have to open and close....the cabinets are full of stuff, but that's another project in itself! |
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| After we got all the clothing stapled up, I added a few embellishments..... |
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| There is about 20' of cabinets on that wall in the studio and I only have half of them done at this point! |
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| There was a big antique auction over the week end and I was able to add a few vintage hats to my collection. I got the bid on this box full...$9 for all...... |
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| Of course the pink roses..... |
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| were my favorite hats..... |
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| But they were all pretty! |
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| I was also able to get the bid on this beautiful pink quilt.... |
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| $17.50 for a full size..... |
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| Lovely hand embroidered flowers. |
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| I put a vintage dress on my wicker dress form....see her on the far left of the before photo..... |
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| Gorgeous lace on the bodice...../ |
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| a beautiful gathered drape around the waist, and a flowing soft satin skirt. I love romantic vintage clothing! Well, I'd better get back to work in the studio.....ugh! I'm not even a fourth done........ I'll keep you posted on my progress! http://homecomingmn.blogspot.com/2014/04/the-diyers-59.html http://www.thededicatedhouse.com/2014/04/make-it-pretty-monday-week-98.html? http://serendipityandspice.com/manic-monday-linky-party-428/? http://www.clairejustineoxox.com/2014/04/creative-mondays-and-this-week-featured.html http://www.huckleberrylove.com/2014/04/much-ado-about-monday-no-57.html http://www.skiptomylou.org/2014/04/28/made-by-you-monday-201/ http://betweennapsontheporch.net/ http://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/2014/04/mothers-day-gift-ideas-mmm-222-block.html http://apeekintomyparadise.com/2014/04/weekday-mixer-social-media-link-party-9.html http://www.thegirlcreative.com/2014/04/27/sunday-best-link-party-7.html http://saynotsweetanne.com/2014/sweet-sharing-monday-99/ http://www.ablossominglife.com/2014/04/frugal-crafty-home-blog-hop-73.html http://www.uncommondesignsonline.com/11-must-try-ideas-monday-funday-66/? http://www.create-with-joy.com/2014/04/inspire-me-monday-week-121.html http://boogieboardcottage.blogspot.com/2014/04/welcome-to-173rd-masterpiece-monday-and.html http://www.alifeinbalance.net/motivation-monday-linky-party-88/ http://www.thisgalcooks.com/2014/04/27/marvelous-mondays-96-breakfast-recipes/ http://www.sewcando.com/2014/04/craftastic-monday-link-party-facebook.html http://www.classyclutter.net/2014/04/sunday-soir.html? http://www.pandpkitchen.com/show-me-your-plaid-mondays-60/ http://www.apinchofjoy.com/2014/04/busy-monday-111/ http://www.yourhomebasedmom.com/inspirational-monday-linky-party-mixer-giveaway/ http://www.dwellings-theheartofyourhome.com/
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That is amazingly CLEVER! I love how your clothing "wallpaper" turned out! That needs to be in a magazine somewhere!
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rosie
What a smart idea to wallpaper with the clothes....it really fits your home so much better that way!! The wedding dress is fabulous!
ReplyDeleteVery nice. I love all the white! Di
ReplyDeletePENNY!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI have wondered where you keep stashing all the great things that you and H pick up!! Now I know were!!! I love the wall covered with the vintage clothes!! And I could not help but notice all those mixers on top of the cabinets!!! A heck of a lot of mixers!!! HA! HA!!
I survived working through Easter and having dinner and now I am off tonight but i am dying a slow death and think I will be off to sleep shortly!! Hope you had a nice Easter, my friend!! I am going to be off for 4 days this weekend and we will be tackling the yard and patio then...... We are finally having some nice weather!!
Hugs,
Deb
Hanging the clothing like wallpaper - a perfect solution! It looks great. That's a fine mix of mixers you have there my friend!
ReplyDeleteThat is one clever solution!! You know...I'd have been afraid that I would damage the vintage clothing. You are so smart to enjoy your finds!! I'm looking forward to seeing what you do in the other 3 sides of the room!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your special room with us at Project Inspire{d}!
LOl- I can't believe what you come up with, Penny. What a fun idea and I'd say that is a one-of-a-kind project for sure. When I first looked I thought- what the heck did she do-toss the cabinets out? lol You are pretty darned clever! xo Diana
ReplyDeleteI have never known anyone before you to have so much stuff and be so good at displaying it. My garage looks like it could be on Hoarders! The clothes look beautiful on display.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous idea with the Vintage clothing~~~I love it! A girl could go shopping in your shed! I too, have a collection of "PINK ROSES" vintage hats~~~Sweet~~~Blessings, Roxie
ReplyDeleteit looks great! Love your creativity!
ReplyDeleteWow! Lots of stuff!! Years ago before my husband's grandfather died, I had a chance to go to Lynchburg, VA. to visit him just before his relatives were moving him from his very large house to a smaller one story home as they felt it would be safer for him. His house was 2 story with attic and basement, over 4000 sq. ft. I explored the attic and in it found several of the old wooden travel trunks that had been in their family for years. I opened one and found it filled with old beaded dresses!!! Now I wish I had asked to have the and at least a couple of those trunks!
ReplyDeleteI thought I had a lot of stuff..but now I wish my children could see what you have so they would not tease me so. I get overwhelmed with all that I have accumulated. Your things are so well organized. I wondered, as other probably have, where you stored all the items you come up with to decorate. Now we kow! :) I am not half the collector you are! What fun you must have! No wonder you can change things so easily! NEAT!!
ReplyDeleteI mean..."now we KNOW, not "kow!" :) I need to proof read more!
ReplyDeleteYou are so cleaver!! Creative spaces sure have a way of gathering clutter. I love the way you mastered your clutter...thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteclever...sorry, lol.
DeleteNow i can discover where you keep all your treasures!!! What a great idea to wallpaper with vintage clothes! I'm curous to see your progress
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Alessandra
What an imaginative display, I love the unique vintage charm you created for your space! Lovely!
ReplyDeleteWhat a clever idea! You sure found some good deals, too. I love the quilt.
ReplyDeleteOnce more you came up with a splendid solution with the vintage clothing "wall". So unique. You scored big time on that quilt, Penny. Love it! ~ Nancy
ReplyDeleteWow....you took fabric coverings to a whole new level..totally genius!
ReplyDeleteI love, love, love this idea. The hats are just so cute....and the quilt is a treasure. You like things like I do. Visiting today from the Share Your Stuff link up. So nice to meet a kindred spirit.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
GG
Nothing like opening a door and see such a difference in the before and after. Thank you for sharing it on our Four Seasons Blog Hop.
ReplyDeleteWhat a huge improvement! Thanks for sharing at Fridays Unfolded!
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Nancherrow
Penny,you certainly are an avid collector ,and my hubby thinks I am. After seeing your collections I don't think I am. Wonderful treasure trove to explore. I would love to see in those cupboards. I am in the throws of cleaning out at the moment as my post howtoorganizeyourhome.blogspot.com this week shows. Happy tidying :)
ReplyDeleteVery Nice!!
ReplyDeletethat is pretty impressive studio you have to start with,what caught my eye was all those mixers on the top of the cabinets, LOL
ReplyDeleteLOVE all those hats and for $9.00 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I LOVE ALL!! BEAUTIFUL HATS!
ReplyDeleteSEE YOU
Wonderful idea to create vintage clothing wallpaper.
ReplyDeletemoi je n'ose ouvrir mes malles
ReplyDeleteje ne sais plus trop ce quelle contiennent
mais c'est une merveilleuse idée de les exposer ainsi
les chapeaux et le mannequin sont superbe
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edith (iris)
Hey! That's kind-of what my sewing room looks like.... it must be trend..... Thanks for sharing, girl!! :)
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Crystelle Boutique
so creative hanging the clothes. Hugs!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute solution to your craft room! I love all of those vintage clothes!
ReplyDeleteSherry
The clothing wall paper is super creative! Love it.
ReplyDeleteYou have some wonderful vintage clothing Penny! Clever idea to use it as wall paper. I can't believe the fabulous prices you get on things at auction. $9 for all of those hats, wow! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
ReplyDeletehugs,
Jann
The vintage clothing wall is very clever and inspiring! I do appreciate you sharing with Home and Garden Thursday,
ReplyDeleteKathy
Sneaky way to hide the closets. Thanks for sharing at Happiness is Homemade :)
ReplyDeleteYour cleverness always delights me! This looks great, functions well, and allows you to display your beloved collection. Win/win/win!!! Thanks so much for sharing at Revisionary Life Thrifty Life Thursday!
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I love the way you put up the vintage clothing as wallpaper! Will you be able to take it down to use it as something else if you change your mind in the future, or was the stapling permanent?
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