March 10, 2011

Crafting and Creating

Hello everyone! Do you remember when I told you that I was going to redo my daughter's room and I gave you a little peek at the look I was going for? 


Well, I've been really busy, crafting and creating myself silly, trying to whip up some magic in there.  "Trying" being the operative word.  Sometimes I see all the fabulous things people do on their blogs and then I feel like my little creations fall a bit flat.  Please say that thoughts like that plague you too? 

Well anyway, I did my best to quell my self doubts and I thought I'd give you a looksee at a few things I came up with.  Now, since the room isn't quite sittin' right with me yet, I'm going to show you what I've been doing without really showing you.  Yep, I'm sneaky like that.


Of course, we painted the room.  By "we" I mean the Mister.   We also made a bench.  Actually, the Mister made that too :)  I was, however, the designer and the painter.

I also did a bit of sewing.  I made a little skirt with rick-rack on it for the front of my daughter's play sink and a slipcover of sorts for her lampshade. 


I thought a pretty creamy white pennant would be fun, but now I'm not so sure.  My son says it looks like she's at the circus and my daughter thinks it looks like shark teeth.  Soooo, we may be switching to some of those Martha Stewart tissue paper flowers or something...we'll see.


Really putting my sewing skills to the test, I made this pillow.  No, the pillow wasn't hard, but the zipper sure tested my patience since I had no idea what I was doing.  I usually make pillows with an envelope back.


And lastly, I did a little floral pink and white painting and gave it a bit of a distressed look.


Hopefully, I'll have everything pulled together soon and it will feel "just right," then I can show you the whole thing. 

Just as an aside...I'm gearing up for a giveaway!!!  300 followers is the magic number :)

Later lovelies ♥ Tricia

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I'm linking up with these parties:
Feathered Nest Friday
Air Your Laundry Friday
Fridays Unfolded
Show and Tell Friday

42 comments:

  1. can't wait to see what the finished product looks like! looks great so far!

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  2. Well everything thing you've shown us is very pretty! I'm sure you'll pull the room together soon and i can't wait to see it!

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  3. you are not alone in those thoughts! I often feel so "less than" but what we have to concentrate on is does it work for our family? do we like it? and is it comfortable? if it works then be proud of yourself!!
    Besides, everything I've seen on your blog is amazing!!!

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  4. yes, thoughts like that plaque me. but they shouldn't plaque you. i love the soft cream and pink you are using. so comforting. can't wait to see the finished product.

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  5. Tricia,
    It sounds and looks so beautiful....
    kids can say the funniest things!! lol
    I cant wait to see the bench too..my hubby made two for our dining room and I love them..Id love more in different spots of our home :)
    I love it when things are handmade..such special meaning to them :)
    Ill be watching for your reveal...blessings!

    Deborah xoxo

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  6. Can't wait to see the after pictures. And it seems the coloring is gonna be beautiful.

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  7. Ah I can't wait to see the little one's bedroom!
    I love the lamp shade, I might have to copy you on that!
    ♥

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  8. Oh I am loving what I see so far,exp the lamp, so very pretty!!!
    XO
    Kristin

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  9. Just today came across your blog and happy to become one of your newest followers. I love your style and look forward to going through your archives!

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  10. My favorite colors! I'm so looking forward to seeing the reveal.

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  11. Everything is looking so sweet Tricia!;) I cant wait to see the reveal~ Hugs,Rachel

    French Farmhouse 425

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  12. Oh I can't wait to see the final product, Tricia. The little previews you've shown are beautiful and picked my curiosity.

    Angie
    Linen & Verbena

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  13. Oh i cant wait! It looks perfectly fit for a pciness. Cant wait to see the end result.

    Your sewing skills are aweaome!! I smell an etsy store.... ;)

    Xoxoxo

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  14. I think anyone who's serious about crafting and creating always sees room for improvement. Don't be too hard on yourself.

    Take your time. Just because we're all on the edges of our seats shouldn't make you feel pressured. Yeah, right!

    Anyway, the way YOU take pictures, you could make anything look gorgeous.

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  15. Great sneak peek, Tricia. Love what I see so far... beautiful. Look forward to seeing the whole room when you get it "just right." And, yep, I feel the same way every time I put out a post. :)

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  16. Looks lovely! And you should sell your paintings!! I would definitely be first in line!!

    Polly

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  17. You're doing such a great job, Tricia! Keep up the great work! We're behind you all the way, girlie! LOVE your photos today. Sooo pretty!

    xoxo laurie

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  18. I love the colors you chose~ the muted tones are just beautiful! Perfectly girly and natural. One question~ "I did a little painting with some sweet colors and gave it a bit of a distressed look": what were you referring to here, a painting? It looks awesome whatever it is! ;-)
    I can't wait to see the finished look!
    ~michelle~

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  19. I'm tremendously impressed! (Shark teeth, no less! How funny!) That lamp shade is really rockin!
    Brenda

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  20. Over from French Country Cottage.. yes that thought plagues me often! Looks like it's going to be fab.. can't wait to see it.. so yep I'm going to follow you!

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  21. Can't wait to see the finished product Tricia! I recently did a room redo for my daughter....I had a lot of fun doing it and her reaction was well worth all the work:) You can check it out here ... http://www.lovinglifeinfullbloom.com/2011/03/it-turned-out-better-than-i-expected.html

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  22. The sneak peaks are looking quite beautiful. I am loving that layered ruffled shade. I have yet to put in a zipper on a pillow!

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  23. Hi lovely,

    It's up now and this is fine if you want to link up! I'm not very strict!!

    I love your photos you've got to grips with your new camera really well.

    Sarahx

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  24. Everything I am seeing looks absolutley beautiful. (even the shark's teeth) I can't wait to see it all.

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  25. Oh the little peeks looks great...can't wait to see it all together!

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  27. Beautiful details!

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  28. Whenever you are feeling self doubt again just shoot a picture of your work over to me and I will talk you out of it, you have a very nice style I love the rickrack skirt for the kitchen the photo's are georgous nice simplified but beautiful soft style!
    Sherry

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  29. This is gorgeous. Really like your blog. I am your newest follower. Hope to see you at My Dream Canvas.

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  30. Hi Tricia~ Everything looks beautiful already- I can't wait to see the finished room!! I know it will be gorgeous~ Love your photos too! Thanks for sharing at FNF! :)

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  31. I love the inspiration shared here in blog land, but I definitely feel I don't have the kind of creativity I see everywhere. That' why I'm a simple girl ;-)
    The soft pink rick rack is so pretty, and I love that ruffled lampshade!
    Have a wonderful weekend Tricia.
    Blessings,
    Marcia

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  32. Oh I'm so excited to see when it's done because the teaser look so pretty! Loving the flag banner, but your kids crack me up :)

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  33. You are sneaky! I like what you've shown us so far. The lamp is so cute! Can't wait to see the room completed!

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  34. I love your sneak peaks so far, they are so pretty! I can't wait to see everything all together. Maybe you can put the flowers on the banner or do every other one or something like that, just a thought or all flowers are pretty to! :) I know it will be beautiful!
    You are not alone, I can't even count on my hands and toes how many things that I have tried that have gone kaput! :) Hang there, it really does look really pretty so far!
    Have a wonderful weekend.
    Hugs!

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  35. Dearest sweet tricia, everything looks gorgeous and im loving all the details you are adding to the room! So happy to be back here visiting and catching up! Have a lovely merry happy weekend and love to you!

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  36. Everything looks so great! Love the glimpse that you gave us. I hope it pulls together easily and you are both very happy with it!

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  37. It looks lovely!..You got a great blog!

    Have a nice weekend..

    Sanghamitra.
    http://rainbow-thecoloursofindia.blogspot.com

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  38. i don't think it looks like shark teeth...but who can predict what a child will think? the colors are looking very sweet and pretty...can't wait to see the finished product (that was a hint that you should link it when it's done...:) thanks for joining fridays unfolded...i'm now following you too.

    blessings,

    alison
    stuff and nonsense

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  39. that lamp is todiefor.
    can't wait to see more of the room....

    your daughter saying that the pennant looks like shark's teeth made me laugh.....out loud.

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  40. Looks like the soft colors will make for a lovely little girl's room. Kudos to you for making / sewing yourself. There's so much ready-made on the market, you putting your heart into these projects makes it that much more special. Look forward to seeing the end result. :)

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  41. Everything looks so pretty! Very pretty!
    Waiting for the giveaway...

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  42. I am making some pillows with envelope backs - kudos to you to attempting one with a zipper - I know they can be tricky!
    Lovely results!
    Kathy

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