Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Vanity and Skirt

Okay so this is the BIG day, the unveiling for all of our Imagine the Possibilities Challenge.

 I had BIG plans, I always tend to bite off more than I can chew. But hey, nothing ventured nothing gained right? I confess I didn't complete all that I had planned to do here but I did complete one of the projects and in my mind it was the hardest so I started on it first. Here is the before.........

This cute but sad looking little table was a $20 find at the flea market, I thought I could improve on her so home with me she went!

And here is the after...........

This was my inspiration picture.......

And while mine is a far cry from the inspiration photo I think it doesn't look too shabby. Here's some more pics.
After gathering the ruffled part of the fabric and sewing it to the skirt I added some velcro around the top inside. The other hook part of the velcro was stapled to the vanity. To finish off the top I added additional fabric held in place by velcro. You can see the steps here



Completing the vanity has given me the encouragement I needed to keep on going and finish all the plans I have for this room. Still on the list is , curtains, a slipcover for that chair with the heart pillow, paint amoire and birdcage.  Down the line I'll be adding wood flooring and between all of that (as if that wasn't enough) I'll finish up on the painting and beadboard. I say lets have 'Imagine the Possibilities Challenge II!

Go here to view everyone's challenge project!
And read all about it here!

Also linking to the following parties:

47 comments:

  1. No kinda about it! It turned out beautifully! I love the whimsy and fun fabric! Thanks so much for linking to the party!
    blessings,
    karianne

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  2. Well isn't this sweet! I love your vanity makeover. So cute.

    Danielle

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  3. As always, you did a great job and I look forward to seeing the rest! Oh and I love the rose fabric you used.. kinda into the rose theme right now... old chippy plates, fabric...and plants!
    The little heart pillow is great too.
    Blessings~
    ti

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  4. I love how you made the skirt for this cute dressing table. You did a great job!

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  5. Whatever! I can totally see your inspiration pic in your result. And no, it's not too shabby, it's shabby chic! Beautiful! Thanks so much for linking up to the challenge! Karah

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  6. Very cute! Nice job! Now to stray off topic - did you use the same Valspar Stillnes Blue in both your family room and guest bathroom? It is a very pretty color, I'm looking to change my beige walls soon. Also, where did you get the big red checked fabric/curtains in your dining room from? Love those! Red is my favorite color :) Thanks!

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  7. Your vanity is so pretty and girly! I love the chair you have with it too. Great job, and good luck with the rest of the room!

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  8. Thank you everyone for your sweet comments and for the encouragement!
    To IsleofViewMom, yes it's the same color in both rooms and I purchased the curtains from Country Curtains, they are the Red Buffalo Check.

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  9. It's fantastic - I love vanities! Can't wait to see what else you have in store in that room - new follower! Thanks for joining our challenge!
    Kelly

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  10. Oh my goodness you put the inspiration to shame!!! I totally LOVE your fabric choice!!! I'm totally impressed!!! Thanks for stopping by earlier...I'm so excited to know about your blog and to be your newest follower! I'd love for you to share the 'love' when you visit next {if you haven't already}. It'll be fun to watch you over 2012 and see all your other amazing projects yet to come!

    XO, Aimee

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  11. I love how the vanity turned out! It looks so feminine, so girly for sure!

    Thanks for your sweet comment on my blog, I am your newest follower!

    ~Shanon

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  12. I love the vanity--I like it better than your inspiration. So girly--great job! Love the ruffles.

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  13. You did REEEEEALLY well! I love it!! Well done! And I love the fabric and colours you've chosen too. All in all a HUGGGGE success!

    Sarahx

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  14. Just sitting at this table for 10 min. would make me feel beautiful! So lovely.

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  15. Not too shabby indeed ... but certainly "shabby chic!"

    Thanks so much for joining our Impossibilities challenge!

    Linda
    itallstartedwithpaint@gmail.com

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  16. WOW! You did a great job on your project! i love it!
    Thanks for sharing. Hope you come over and check out my blog too!
    Thanks again for the inspiring projects!

    Debi

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  17. what an amazing turn out! what a great piece too! how unique, I absolutely love the entire look great job!

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  18. What a great makeover. I love it. The fabric and skirt just make the whole project. Beautiful. I am your newest follower, hope you follow me back. Hugs, Marty

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  19. What a great idea! It looks beautiful.

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  20. I don't know, I think yours turned out better than the inspiration piece,I like the extra little side pockets on yours! This reminds me of my sister's vanity table (I wish we still had it) Thanks for dropping by today, glad you could follow! I wish I could've joined your Possibilities Challenge earlier, I'm working on our bedroom (whew, what a challenge) tune in for photos soon! Have a great evening!

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  21. This is awesome...love love it! I had a dressing takle when I was a teen...your creation reminds me of it! I am your new follower, both Linky and blog...Please stop by and follow us too...I would love having you join us! Have a super week! Luv

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  22. Oh my goodness, your vanity is absolutely adorable! What a great job. I love it!!
    Mary Alice

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  23. This is beautiful! I love how it turned out and you are very very good! :)
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  24. I love it! It is so cute. You did a great job!

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  25. I love this project...you really transformed the piece! Love the fabric choices and you did a beautiful job on this! I am a new follower!

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  26. Oh how cute! You really did do a great job. And looking at some of your other projects, I see this as something you'll will add little touches along the way. What a great find. : )

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  27. You did a good job. It looks great, so pretty.

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  28. You did a good job. It looks great, so pretty.

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