From Trash To Treasure

Admit it, we all have that one piece of furniture in our home

that is a bit on the dated side. 

It may be the the fabric is a bit worn,

the print of the fabrics screams 1990's, 

the shape/styling of the piece is out of fashion,

but for one reason or another we hold on to the piece of furniture.

We may hold on to it because it is an heirloom piece

passed down to us by a beloved relative.

Or it is the perfect size/shape for the room

and you just can't find anything better to fill the space.

That is the is the story of the above love seat.

Scatter back sofas are no longer the big trend in home furnishing as the once were.

The brushed velvet fabric now appears more "crushed" in areas.

Not to mention that years of wear and tear have left areas on the cushions and arms literaly bald.

The home owner wanted something a little more contemporary.

She wanted something with clean lines and a bit less fussy.

I took the two seat cushions and turned them into one.

I also created one long cushion for the back which was tufted.

The homeowners were pleased with the outcome.

What are your thoughts?

Pinkalicous

I'm so excited; I just put a very special package in the mail this afternoon!

I'm sure you all know Kim from 733 a creative blog

Well her daughter's about to turn two!!!

I was selected to design the dress for the big day

You have to go check out her party post

So inspirational!  I can't wait to see how it all turn out

Also in honor of the big celebration I am going to offer the pattern

as a free download some point this month

click follow to be notified when the pattern is ready for download!

Also while our visiting Kim's blog be sure to check out her

Knock It Off Contest

Willow Bean Studio 

is one of the sponsors

Don't forget next Tuesday begins 

Toddler Tuesday's @ Willow Bean Studio

I can't wait to see all your craftyness

Knock It Off Contest

I just wanted to give everyone a heads up that

Willow Bean Studio is a sponsor for the

Knock It Off Contest

at 733 a creative blog

The above flower brooch, one of many prizes you could win when you enter the knock-it-off-contest. The color of the brooch is yet to be determined ... so come on blog land I'm looking for suggestions.

What color would you like the winner to receive?

Toddler Tuesday's

Just wanted to give everyone a heads up so they can get their craft on

Starting in May Tuesdays will be all about the toddler at

Willow Bean Studio

We will be hosting a "Linky Party" each and every Tuesday

showcasing all your toddler related projects!

Oh and don't forget to grab a button and follow along

The Craft Room Remodel Part 1

Recently my husband has under taken the gianormus task of renovating my studio space ....

I wish I could tell you the above photo is where I spend my hours happily sewing away for

Willow Bean Studio

Unfortunatley it's not!  Even more unfortunate or fortunate depending on how you look at it

the above photo is a picture of my day job office space.  This is where I spend countless

hours crafting away for a fabulous family.  Yes you heard me right I get paid to craft, primarily scrapbook.  I am the family historian/resident craft expert for a lovely family on the Mainline in Philadelphia.  No they are not celebrities although they are related to one of the hottest designers of our time.  I'll give you a hint ... her bag was listed this year as one of Ophra's must haves.  So anyway you can see my delemma, how can I work all day in a beautiful space and spend my nights slaving away in my dark cold basement.

This was once the home gym. the area where the carpet is missing was a stage meant to support a bike, elliptical machine, etc.  The wall was even covered in mirrors ...ewhhh!

All I can say is, husband to the rescue!

I bought several of the scrapbook cubes from Micheals and my fabo husband

came up with a way to make them look like a custom built in work area.

The man is a genius with trim!

 

                   

Okay so it doesn't look like that yet ... but stay with me

The taxes are done and we will be back from vaction on the 23.

So I'm hoping rather praying this job will be completed in the begining of May.

Or he at least fixes the carpet ... LOL!

Well even if it takes him a bit longer than planned I can always escape to my day job!

Below is a pic of my current sewing table and the make shift credenza behind it. 

No worries, I've got big plans for that space too!

The Peacocks Are Home To Nest

The Peacocks have found their nesting place!

I have a love/hate relationship when it comes to doing multiples of anything.

The pros are as follows:

1. You have already worked out the kinks so the second one will go faster

2. The second one will be easier than the first

3. double the number of pieces double the pay :)

The Cons :

1. They must be identical

2. They must be identical

3. They must be identical ... well you get the point

So now the challenge was to not only match the pattern seamlessly

down the front of the chair;

but it's partner had to be "identical".  

Eeeek!

Well after one to many sleepless nights the peacock chairs were completed

and dropped off at their new nesting spot. 

My customer was thrilled to say the least,

after all they were identical just as she had requested :)

This post has been linked to the following parties:

Shabby Nest

my uncommon slice of suburbia tuesdays-treasures

I'm excited to share that this project was featured on Pink and Polka Dot's

fridays-featured-slipcovers

Make It Sew It Love It

Make It Sew It / up-cycle

I am so excited I just got an email from Tara at Trendy Treehouse she has started a new blog

| Make It . Sew It . Love It |

and she is going to use my tutotrial where I take my son's shirt and turn it into a dress for the Bean.  She even added an upclycle label for it!

Please head over and check it out.  This is a great site with cool crafts and the best part is ...

new free projects will be added everyday!

It's Time For A Little spring Cleaning