Friday, June 11, 2010

Birthday Girl

My Lily Mae turns 7 today . It's amazing how fast time goes by ..it seams only yesterday she was just a little baby.
Every girl wants to be a princess right? I created this pretty garland out of strips of fabric, I had so many little pieces of this and that , and this was a great way to use them all ..Isn't it pretty!I have another one in the works of creams and whites and vintage linens.I am going to use them when I will be a vendor at the next funky junk sisters show for my booth!

A close up of all the pretty fabrics. I used strips ranging from 2by8 inches to 3 by 12 inches. With a little burlap mixed in , It really didn't take too long at all, i tied them onto a sturdy piece of ribbon.
And a party wouldn't be a party without another old dress I picked up off of ebay, I really love this one, with it's velvet waist band.



And layers of tulle ruffles. I think i am addicted to these !



Hope you have a lovely weekend , We got Lily a new bike so I am sure we'll be out on some bike rides! xo Andrea



13 comments:

jen said...

HAppy Birthday to Lily! 7 is such a fun age :) Love the garland it really is adorable! Girl you gotta stop with the dresses! I am trying with all my might not to start collecting another thing but those really get me! They were everywhere when I lived in Texas so I always thought next time and I never picked a one up :( HAve a great bike ride!

luvs and glitter
~jen

Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces said...

Happy Birthday, Lily! The dress is to die for...and I love the garland, too!

Sandi~A Cottage Muse said...

Happy Birthday little one! Before you know it Lily will be looking for a pretty prom dress herself! Enjoy your weekend!

LiLi M. said...

Happy birthday to Lily Mae and have a lot of fun with your new bike!

luckygirlgifts said...

Happy Birthday Lily. 7 year old little girls are the best!!!
Have fun
xoxo
cari B.

Maija said...

I love that graland! Brilliant idea!!!

Melony said...

Lily- big 7!! Happy Birthday. I love that the garland uses up so many scraps that might otherwise go to waste. Very neat

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Sue said...

Happy birthday to your sweet daughter! Sounds like you created the most lovely celebration for her.

LOVE that dress! What a beautiful collection you have!

Sue

Debbie Demmers-Adkins said...

The garland is fabulous and will be a great accent anywhere. The dress reminded me of one my mother had that she gave me....the waist was so tiny! So, do you have a large collection of dresses? Asking because of Jen's comment....thanks, debbie

Unknown said...

I love it all, you are so gifted! The garland is great- and so is your home in the background. Can't wait to see more!

Vicki Boster said...

Oh Andrea - the garland is exquisite - just absoutely beautiful! Love the colors. I cant wait to see the next one you make - and that dress - oh my! You certainly had a wonderful party for your beautiful daughter!

vicki

aimee said...

happy birthday to your little one :) i really like the garland. you did a great job. very creative, very pretty.
blessings,
aimee

prashant said...

They were everywhere when I lived in Texas so I always thought next time
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