Sunday, July 26, 2009

My Happy Quilt

I'm participating in Kimba's Do It Yourself Day at A Soft Place to Land. This project was such fun to do!

I can't sew, but this garage sale find needed a make-over. My friend, Heather, told me she had seen someone decoupage scrapbook paper onto a table. Genius.

I enlisted the help of these two...

 And we got busy! All you need is lots of fabulous scrapbook paper, Mod Podge, an embroidery hoop (or something to trace a circle shape), sponge paintbrush, a pen, pom pom trim, and some scissors. Oh, and a lot of free time.;)

 (We are using lots of this for our next project! Jill, I may call you if I need some help!)

 Yippee! It took a loooooong time, but we finished!:)

 These colors and designs put a smile on my face!:)


I call it my Happy Quilt!

Now, if I could just decide what color to paint the walls....




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48 comments:

  1. Hena TayebJuly 26, 2009 at 1:43 PM

    looks great. bright and cheery.

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  2. JulieJuly 26, 2009 at 2:11 PM

    OMG...it's adorable!!!

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  3. Fran.July 26, 2009 at 2:33 PM

    Very cool! Bright and Happy! Love that smile on your helpers face!!!

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  4. Robin BeckJuly 26, 2009 at 2:37 PM

    I love the little pom pom trim you put around the edges! It looks perfect Lori!
    It looks like Katie is doing well after her incident. She and you have really been on my heart!

    The table couldn't have turned out better-Perfect colors!
    The sky is the limit with wall color!

    ~♥

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  5. DarleneJuly 26, 2009 at 2:51 PM

    That turned out soooo CUTE!! I can see why it puts a smile on your face.

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  6. Jen~ Lipstick and LaundryJuly 26, 2009 at 4:31 PM

    LORI... That turned out so CUTE!! I love it! The pom poms are PERFECT!

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  7. AnonymousJuly 26, 2009 at 4:41 PM

    WOW!!!!! it turned out FABULOUS!!
    iI love it! Hmmm... now what am I going to find in my house that I can do that to?
    did you see my creative space yet? I have a few things from you tucked in here and there. I was wondering if you found them. :)
    big hugs,
    Missy

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  8. AnonymousJuly 26, 2009 at 5:40 PM

    OMG, that is the cutest table ever, how creative Lori! It tis a happy quilt indeed...I'll bet your daughter had the best time helping with it too.

    Jamie :)

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  9. TrishJuly 26, 2009 at 6:03 PM

    Lori, the table is perfect!! I can just imagine sitting there with a journal and a cup of tea. Ahh... :)

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  10. HeatherJuly 26, 2009 at 7:19 PM

    Oh my gosh!!!!!! I LOVE IT! Can't wait to see what else you have been working on....

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  11. TristanJuly 26, 2009 at 7:41 PM

    oh wow!! that is just too cute!

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  12. grammatrishJuly 26, 2009 at 8:27 PM

    LOVE it! that is so great, I've been decoupaging some clipboards and have struggled. I should have tried something bigger maybe. love that your kids helped! great job!

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  13. Holly CampbellJuly 26, 2009 at 8:28 PM

    What a great idea, and how fun that your daughter (and cat?) were able to help in the creating!

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  14. ArtfulifeJuly 26, 2009 at 9:53 PM

    I love it! What a great idea for a boring table. I am sure the girls are enjoying it in their class area.

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  15. theUngourmetJuly 26, 2009 at 10:07 PM

    This is just AWESOME! I want to make one! :0)

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  16. Lindsay-annJuly 26, 2009 at 11:34 PM

    Hi Lori
    The table looks great (very posh!!!). What a fantastic idea. It really does look like a quilt. Well done to you and your little helpers.
    Lindsay
    x

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  17. M.L. @ The House of WhimsyJuly 27, 2009 at 12:56 AM

    Simply Fabulous!!! I never would have thought of it. It just turned out adorable!!
    And as for your little helper...precious beyond words! : )
    M.L.

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  18. AnonymousJuly 27, 2009 at 4:00 AM

    Oh my gosh I love it! Way to you 3!!!!

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  19. amy @ Life in Pink Hi-TopsJuly 27, 2009 at 4:57 AM

    That is adorable!

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  20. UnknownJuly 27, 2009 at 5:00 AM

    I totally love it! The colors and patterns you used are perfect. I may have to try that...just have to find the right little table!

    xo,
    annie

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  21. Kim's TreasuresJuly 27, 2009 at 5:00 AM

    OMG!!!! I LOVE THIS PROJECT!!! The table is adorable!!! You picked the perfect papers!!!!

    Hugs!
    Kim

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  22. ConnieJuly 27, 2009 at 5:53 AM

    Fun! Great idea and cute paper! You sure have some cute helpers!

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  23. AprilJuly 27, 2009 at 7:28 AM

    If that isn't the CUTEST thing I've ever seen! I LOVE IT...BIG TIME, Lori!

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  24. The Curious CatJuly 27, 2009 at 8:13 AM

    Wicked! What a way to jazz something up! Just stumbled across this blog...having a snoop!

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  25. Polka Dot MoonJuly 27, 2009 at 8:15 AM

    FABULOUS! What a fun table that you and your girls have created! I want one :)

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  26. Mother HoodJuly 27, 2009 at 8:29 AM

    That is totally cool! And sorry to hear of your ER scare! Glad everything is okay!

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  27. JillJuly 27, 2009 at 8:32 AM

    OH MY GOODNESS!!!!!!! I LOOOOOVE it!!!! I SO want to do this...but I can't bring myself to cover my special desk...I'm too sentimental!! I guess I'll just have to find ANOTHER table to try it on!!! :) and the pom-pom trim makes me so happy!
    GREAT job!!!!!
    Blessings!
    Jill

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  28. The Four Week VeganJuly 27, 2009 at 8:51 AM

    WOW - that is so cool!

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  29. EliseJuly 27, 2009 at 9:51 AM

    That is sooo cute, Lori!! I am gonna steal it one day!!
    Elise

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  30. SherriJuly 27, 2009 at 10:44 AM

    Lori, what a wonderful idea-it looks great!! I love the pom-pom trim too!

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  31. Magnolia RoseJuly 27, 2009 at 1:06 PM

    Oh Lori!! I love, love, love the table!!

    I gotta find something to do that to!

    Lori

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  32. UnknownJuly 27, 2009 at 3:18 PM

    That turned out great.
    Now that's my kind of project!! Might have to copy-cat on something!

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  33. Victoria HaydenJuly 27, 2009 at 4:42 PM

    Oh I Love this...seriously, this is so creative and cute!! What a fun table...never thought about doing this...my wheels are turning! I just want to tell you, Thank You for being so wonderful!! You always make me smile with your thoughtful comments you leave me. Thank you for your friendship...don't you just love technology?!

    Have a wonderful week!

    Hugs to you friend,
    ~Victoria~

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  34. MichelleJuly 27, 2009 at 4:52 PM

    It is just wonderful! And where did you find such great papers?! What is not to love about modge podge?

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  35. UnknownJuly 27, 2009 at 8:17 PM

    What a fabulous idea and I love the circles!

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  36. JereleneJuly 27, 2009 at 8:57 PM

    It's beautiful!! I would definately be smiling too!!
    You are just so talented...I just wish I had some talent like that...All the stuff that you do is so pretty...what a lovely idea..I bet your girls love it too!
    Your helpers were very pretty too..
    The pom-poms were the perfect finish :)
    Love, Jerelene

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  37. JereleneJuly 27, 2009 at 9:01 PM

    Lori, I forgot to tell you that I love your new picture!! Very pretty...
    I wonder if you could use something other than scrapbook paper?
    Love, Jerelene

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  38. ♥ Noelle ♥July 27, 2009 at 9:24 PM

    HOW CUTE is that table!!! you did a great job!!

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  39. Yarni Gras!July 28, 2009 at 8:39 AM

    GORGEOUS! What a great find and then to make it into something AMAZING! I adore the bobble trim you used!

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  40. Amy R.July 28, 2009 at 12:40 PM

    The table looks awesome! You three did great! What a cute idea. I think you should paint the walls a pale robin's egg blue or a soft green.

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  41. Georgia GirlJuly 28, 2009 at 1:25 PM

    WOW...this really POPS OUT AT ME! I was going to try this on my old trunk but was not sure if it would work and thought I would paint it black but now I think I want to do this way instead...so cool Lori!

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  42. frugal southern momJuly 28, 2009 at 6:54 PM

    I love it! Gosh I wish I could be that creative.

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  43. BethJuly 28, 2009 at 7:48 PM

    I love it!

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  44. Dawn Parsons SmithJuly 28, 2009 at 8:42 PM

    That is absolutely fabulous! I love the pom pom trim! You have totally inspired me!

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  45. RuthJuly 29, 2009 at 5:10 PM

    Absolutely love it.

    Ruth

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  46. LindsJuly 30, 2009 at 8:35 AM

    That is so fun! what a great idea! Thanks for sharing!Come check out my TRANSOFORMATION end table at DIY DAY!

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  47. Beth@The Stories of A to ZJuly 30, 2009 at 9:33 AM

    How fantastic! I don't think I'd have the patience for this but I LOVE it!!! Thanks for sharing such a cute idea.

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  48. JulesJuly 31, 2009 at 12:13 AM

    Gorgeous!!! I really want to do this now. Think of the great pictures you can take on it now too.

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