Its a pillow challenge!

I made a little tooth fairy pillow for a very special couple who are going to be first time Mom and Dad - very soon! Mom (to be) is a dental hygienest (or however it's spelled) and I thought this would be so great! It's made from the Dad (to be)'s Great Grandmothers pillow case.

it definitely needed a little pouch for the tooth! And the edge of the pillow case had the perfect little scallops.

the detail is amazing!

Thanks for leaving a comment about my pillow and wish me luck in the challenge! I'm excited to give it to the new Mom and Dad this weekend! Linking back to the pillow challenge at the CSI project below:

http://thecsiproject.com/

Vintage Pillowcases, turned in to Tooth Fairy Pillows

Looking for a unique baby gift is hard for some people. This young couple seems to have everything already! I had thought I'd make a baptismal bonnet like I did for my kids, but when I contacted one of the grandma's she said they had one. She volunteered to send me some of the new Dad's, grandmother's, embroidered pillow cases. I decided since the new Mom is a dental hygienist, I would make a Tooth Fairy Pillow out of one. Then she sent 2 pillow cases, so I could make one for Emma too - since their Daddies are like - BEST FRIENDS! She sent the pillow cases this past week, so today (Sunday) I got to work.

Just picking which one to use was hard - they were all wonderful! Even the inside of these pillow cases are amazing!

The detail work is just awesome! They aren't "fairies" but they could be! So, this the one I chose. Plus, there were 2 of them, so I made Emma's just like the new Babies.

My stash of cut fabric with all eyes on the project!

It just makes me cringe when I cut up these pretties!

The little tooth pouch is made from the back of the case, using that delicious edge as the flap.

They turned out wonderfully, and I think the recipients will be pleased. I apparently don't have any stuffing in the house, so tomorrow I will finish these up. It took less than an hour to do them both, very easy!

Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment! Click on the below link to scurry over to see more Metamorphosis Monday posts.

http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/

Vintage Thingie Thursday

http://coloradolady.blogspot.com

White Wednesday-Linens and Lace

Going through photos, I found these white linens and lace.

The hem of Emma's christening gown.

Greta's little shoes, albeit a little dirty....

A wedding cake I photographed.

Some flea market finds.

More flea market finds

Some of my vintage tablecloths - white with color! I love vintage tablecloths and have a "few" to pick from! I have a plan for my well loved ones, to retire them to another job. I'll elaborate more on that later on.

Off to view the other White Wednesday posts, link below:

http://fadedcharmcottage.blogspot.com/

I'm also linking to It's a Good Life Wednesday at the below link:

http://www.abeachcottage.com/

Before and After Party

Here's my lamp before

It's kinda been pieced together, but I have plans for that too someday!

Here's my lamp after!

I'm joining Debbie and her friends for a Before and After Party - come along!

http://debbie-debbiedoos.blogspot.com/

Tabletop Tuesday and White Wednesday

I got this lamp at a garage sale on Memorial Weekend. The lady was asking $25 for it.

I offered her $10. She said, "oh honey, it's practically new, would you give me $15? I said yes!

She said she paid over $100 for it about a year ago, and it had set in her guest room, not being used. She put the cutesy little bows on it, and the shades are obviously very well made.

But, I have other plans for this lamp. Striped down, she looks MUCH better in my eyes. And after a couple of cans of paint ...........

She is now my "dream lamp"! And fits in with my other lamps in that room as you can see below!

http://fadedcharmcottage.blogspot.com/ is where you will find more White Wednesday posts, and http://astrollthrulife.blogspot.com/ is where you will find the Tabletop Tuesday posts. Enjoy!

Vintage Thingie Thursday

I got these at an auction - years ago. They are SO dainty. What talent the person who made these had.

I love these napkins, and they get used often. Every so often I have to soak them in Oxyclean.

I'm thinking of starting my own monthly meme party, so hang in there! For now, go on over to the Colorado Lady's and see what' new at the Vintage Thingie Party!

http://www.coloradolady.blogspot.com/

White Wednesday

I love my antique lamps. I have several, and 2 of them we've redone in WHITE......

Oh great, this photo shows how dusty is was, oh well. I found this lamp along the road, waiting for the trash truck. It was all metal colored, and DH agreed to rewire and paint it. I know, I know, he could have at least used the same color of light bulb thingies. But, he's an electrician, so I'm sure he used what he had extra of.....you know how it is when you work for relatives! Ha!

I love the lamp, but the shade is just not right for me.

Sorry, but I think it's BORING!!!! So I got a brain storm, and started ripping fabric........

I know it's a little drastic, but I really like the way they turned out. And, well, they are WHITE! And here's the other one.....

Joining "White Wednesday" participants with this post, hope you go check them out!

http://fadedcharmcottage.blogspot.com/