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10/22/09

Show & Tell~

This week I'm showing my newly covered mannequin torso that I picked up at a yard sale for the whopping sum of $20~ You can read all about that and more treasures I picked up here. I painted the wooden neck piece and the metal stand with wooden legs with white spray paint. Next, I used spray adhesive and covered the blow mold form with a thin layer of quilt batting. I then made a fabric pattern with 5 sections to cover the torso...I then made a paper pattern out of that.... thennnn I used the pattern on a thrifted Shabby chic curtain panel (I got two for $6) stitched up the entire thing on my trusty sewing machine then placed it on my mannequin. Taaaaaaaa daaaaaaaaaa instant caute! Okokok, not so instant~ but definitely caute!!

Lastly, here is a photo of my birdcage from last weeks "Show & Tell" with a newly made seed catcher and fabric roof. You can read more about that here and here.
Jen is hosting her "Before & After party" on her blog Sanctuary Arts At Home... check it out~ You can also see more Show & Tells over at Cindy's blog "My Romantic Home" If you have linked to my blog and wish to view more, just click right here!
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25 comments:

  1. CindyOctober 22, 2009 at 8:49 PM

    That looks great!!! I can't see the birdcage though. I'll have to check back later!

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  2. KayrenOctober 22, 2009 at 8:51 PM

    That looks like a major project. It would be for me anyway. It looks fantastic!

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  3. Kim @ Starshine ChicOctober 22, 2009 at 9:54 PM

    I am so jealous of your mannequin. And the bird cage turned out fabulous.

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  4. Rebekah@Red's NestOctober 23, 2009 at 1:40 AM

    Ok, you are so talented. I'd love for you to come stay a week with me and do cute projects for me. I just love the mannequin and the bird cage.
    Blessings,
    Rebekah

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  5. Mrs Twins October 23, 2009 at 2:39 AM

    What a good idea covering the Mannequin.It looks really nice. Also the bird cage. I've decorated a Bird Cage with my crocheting. Hope you'll visit me soon. The Bird Cage is my favourite!
    Hugs Sue.

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  6. People Who Know Me Would Say:October 23, 2009 at 4:17 AM

    Let me know when you're ready to shop that mannequin to me and I'll email you my address! You're a goddess when it comes to artistic and crafty endeavors.

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  7. Hootin AnniOctober 23, 2009 at 4:41 AM

    Wow...just wow....what a bargain, and what a talent you have used to decorate it all.

    Mine today is just a sketch I drew. [along with a little worksheet share for a simple craft project....AND links to my photos of the trip to the zoo!!! LOL ---a busy post.]

    Click HERE

    Have a glorious Friday, and super weekend.!!

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  8. SusanOctober 23, 2009 at 5:10 AM

    Cute & different items. I enjoyed seeing both.
    Susan

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  9. NicNacManiacOctober 23, 2009 at 7:58 AM

    You sure know how to turn anything into a treasure!! Love what you've done with your new little friend! The birdcage is totally charming now as well!! xOxO

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  10. The Watts FamilyOctober 23, 2009 at 9:46 AM

    Wow they both look fabulous. I need to do something like that to our birdcage! wonderful ideas ~Blessings Heather

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  11. UnknownOctober 23, 2009 at 10:11 AM

    $20 for a mannequin is a major big score! well done! It came out beautiful! The birdcage is lovely!

    Tina

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  12. The Old ParsonageOctober 23, 2009 at 10:43 AM

    Ohh Cheryl

    This is so great. I've seen so many forms in blogland that I want one too. I love what you've done with yours!

    And you added pure romance to the bird cage!

    Enjoy your day!
    Leann

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  13. Cami @ Creating MyselfOctober 23, 2009 at 12:58 PM

    You lucky guirl to have found that mannequin at such a price! Love your redo on it too.

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  14. Abramyan AvenueOctober 23, 2009 at 2:28 PM

    You really put your own touch on it! It's so pretty and very original! I'm quite jealous...I wish I was as crafty as you. Thanks for sharing. -April

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  15. Pink Roses and TeacupsOctober 23, 2009 at 4:48 PM

    Wow, love the mannequin. Great job!!

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  16. GratefulPrayerThankfulHeartOctober 23, 2009 at 5:33 PM

    Great transformation of the mannequin ~ very pretty bird cage too!

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  17. Linda QOctober 24, 2009 at 11:39 AM

    You did a great job! Turned out well.
    Linda Q

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  18. Nice and Easy AntiquesOctober 25, 2009 at 7:02 AM

    Oh how much we need/want a dress form! Your looks beautiful!

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  19. Free Art PrintablesOctober 25, 2009 at 7:13 AM

    I am so jealous that you found such a great deal! I've been looking for one forever! It turned out wonderfully Cheryl! THanks for joining in on the party!

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  20. Miss Mustard SeedOctober 25, 2009 at 7:31 AM

    That is a wonderful find for $20. Well done! And the fabric you covered it with really gives it new life. Good job!

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  21. Nicole A.October 25, 2009 at 12:22 PM

    I LOVE dressforms! I want one soooo bad!! Yours is Beautiful! I have a little paper mache one I am doing but nothing as Beautiful as yours!

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  22. LaurieOctober 25, 2009 at 1:50 PM

    The dress form looks awesome!

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  23. Jennifer DeDonatoOctober 25, 2009 at 2:25 PM

    oh my you did a great job!

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  24. ~ ~ Ahrisha ~ ~October 26, 2009 at 1:24 AM

    Hi Cheryl~ ~
    Thanks for the lesson on covering a mannequin. Looks like you are a very good seamstress. I've got a project in the works involving a mannequin too.

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  25. Joanna {sweet finds}October 29, 2009 at 5:02 AM

    Both projects are very cute! I have a dress form that needs to be covered too... but I'm a little nervous & don't want to mess it up. :) Eeek! too bad you didn't make a video for us to follow. LOL
    xoxo, Joanna

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Chaste hugs & air kisses!
~Cheryl