Shabby Chic Cushion...

I was given some material, lace and other goodies from my MIL. I liked the pattern on an old torn pillow case, so I thought I would have a go at making a cushion cover, in Shabby Chic style of course! It took me nearly ALL day to make this LOL. I'm happy with how it turned out, considering I have NEVER made a cushion cover before. I just did an envelope type closure at the back...sewing in a zip just frightens me a little (or rather a lot!) I am not very good at sewing, so pretty happy considering! Hope you like it!

Jewellery Box

Hi!
 It's been a very, very long time since I last blogged. Over a year in fact!! Just been busy and, alright, I keep forgeting to blog :\  Anyway, I thought I'd share a jewellery box I made for my daughter, Georgia's 10th birthday, which was yesterday (21st March). My dear mum-in-law gave me a HEAP of lace, fabric, ribbon and 'stuff' after cleaning out her cupboard. Lucky me!!! :D One thing that was included was, a wooden box just perfect for a little girl's jewellery box! I set to work sanding and painting. It also came with some beautiful mauve satin and wadding for cushioning the interior. I happened to have the exact match of paint as the satin. It is the same colour as our eldest daughter's (Erin) room at present. I had some lovely flowers and pearls and trinkets to adorn it with. I also found in the stash, some trim that matched the colour as well as some lace!! It came together so easily! I really enjoyed making this for her. I had to tell Georgia it was for Nan, as I couldn't get it finished in time if I had of waited for her to not be around. (Just a little white lie!) On her birthday, Georgia opened her present, she gasped and glared at me, so funny! She loves it, which is all that matters!

Front

Back

Left side

Right side

Top

Inside

I am really happy with how this turned out! I didn't go and buy anything, I just used what I had :) I made a hat pin to go inside, although I'm not sure if this was a good idea! lol
I will be uploading some more pics of other stuff I have done/altered/destroyed (lol) tomorrow.

Belinda :)