Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Fall Pretties


I like to tear up silk flowers.  It's easy.  It's liberating.  It's legal.  (Well, it is legal if you do it in private, completely sober, with all your clothes on.) And, it's inspiring.  

This is the third time I've been inspired by tearing up silk flowers.  You can check out the other two times *here* and *here*.

And here... I made a Fall pillow for my Mom.  She loves Fall 
with lots of Fall doo-dads.





Here are some how-to pictures:





And some of the pretty vignettes my Mother has created for Fall...













Happy Fall!


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42 comments:

  1. I love your mothers fall vignettes. The pillow is great. I wonder how well it would do with hot glue? I am sewing impaired lol~

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  2. I'm with Chrissie. I'm not actually sewing impaired - I'm 'retired'.

    Love the vignettes. Hey, wait . . . I spied a mural in there. Does your mother paint too?

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  3. Dear Lindy: Now I see where your talent comes from - your Mom's house is gorgeous. Love her vignettes - she's got the golden touch. Your use of the silk leaves is so original - love what you've created with them - one-of-a-kind! Have a great day ~ Lisa@SuburbanRetreat

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  4. I love the fall vignettes!! I will be scouring around blogland for lots of ideas for my new home!! It should be built in about three months!! I am so excited!

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  5. So creative! Love all the fall decorations. Your stemware glasses are beautiful.

    Donna

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  6. Everything is so beautiful...love your bit about being okay to tear silk flowers...
    Happy autumn!
    Becky Jane

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  7. Lindy- It is just beautiful. I LOVE those glasses (holding candles) with the leaves on them-they are gorgeous. The one thing, too, that really popped out at me is that picture of peaches. It is peaches, isn't it? It is a lovely picture. Great job with everything- Hugs- Diana

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  8. What a wonderful pillow!! I wish I could sew! Thanks for taking thyme to stop by and leave a comment!
    Happy Painting and until next thyme...

    Karen

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  9. I know the feeling of cutting up fall florals/leaves - it IS so liberating! To think, for years, I left them as is in their pre-formed bunches! The possibilities are endless when you separate them as shown by the lovely pillow you made! The fall vignettes/displays of your mom's are terrific! Love the rooster one the best!

    DD

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  10. Very pretty idea, and how easy to make a cushion like this, love it.
    And and love your wall mural and all the decor of that console table, its my favourite... very lovely...

    http://craftaworld.blogspot.com
    hope you enjoyed your visit there if you have little time...Love

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  11. Beutifully and simply executed. Your disclaimer regarding legality made me laugh.

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  12. Beautiful fall decorations.
    That pillow is FABULOUS~ I am putting it on my to do list.
    What great inspiration!
    Yvonne

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  13. Lovely pillow. I'm stopping by from Me and My Bucket.
    rachel-thelifeofriley.blogspot.com

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  14. Wow Love all the vignettes! Your mom has a great eye! Fun idea to put the leaves on the pillow! You two must have a ball together sharing all your great ideas. Thank you for linking up to Centerpiece Wednesday and sharing all of your creative ideas with us.
    Karin

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  15. That's so pretty! I have a ton of leftover leaves that would be perfect for this!

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  16. what a great idea! it turned out wonderful.

    look at all the vignettes as well. wowza.

    thanks for linking up to the FALL FESTIVAL!

    kellie

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  17. As soon as I saw this pillow at BCD, I thought, "that looks like my friend, Lindy's work!" Another fine job, girl!

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  18. I just LOVE this! I'm wondering how it would look if the leaves were all tumbled to one corner, as if they'd been blown there? Have to try it!

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  19. Love it!!!!!!! Thanks so much for linking it up to gettin' crafty on hump day :)

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  20. hi lindy, thank you so much for your kind words about my sassy sparrow pillow - i really appreciate it! i love this fall leaf pillow - so simple and perfect!

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  21. Oh I'm so glad you found me so I could find you! Love your blog - and what beautiful fall decorations you have! p.s. I think tearing apart silk flowers and such is therapy : )

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  22. Hi Lindy! Thanks so much for visiting me! I love, love, love that pillow you made...it's fabulous! If you lived close, I would beg you to make one for me!! LOL! Angie xo

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  23. I love it. Such a great idea. Beautiful fall decorations. I just love the goblets!

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  24. Pretty pillow and decorations. Thanks for sharing.

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  25. Great fall vignettes, and what a wonderful idea to use silk leaves to create such a beautiful pillow!

    Kat :)

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  26. Everything looks amazing - and I think I could actually try my hand at that pillow! Visiting from Trendy Treehouse :)

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  27. Those pictures are so gorgeous! Love your Fall decor. The pillow is a great idea...I am visiting from Creative Girl Party Blog Friend Friday! Stop by when you get the chance:
    www.karismaheartsavannah.blogspot.com

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  28. Nice decorative touch!

    Following you now from Feature Yourself Friday. Please follow back!

    http://inspiredbyron.blogspot.com/

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  29. This pillow is so cute! I'm hosting Thanksgiving for the in-laws this year, and this would be a perfect way to fall-out the couches! Thanks for the idea!

    Katie P
    Food, Wine, & Mod Podge
    Herb Chopper Giveaway!

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  30. So pretty and simple--Thanks for sharing at Beyond the Picket Fence's Under $100 Party!

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  31. Heredity or environment? Nature or nurture? You and your mom only add to the confusion!
    Susan

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  32. very festive, love it all. Especially enjoy that painted tree, is it a custom painting?

    Here from NFF, have a great weekend.

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  33. The pillow is so great! I am totally copying that! I think it would lokk really good on burlap. :) Thanks for the inspiration!

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  34. I just joined and am so inspired by your creativity. I can't wait to start something that you have done. My husband will be very happy.

    I looked at your paintings and they are so wonderful. I like the radish, if I had to choose.

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  35. Oh how pretty. All of your fall decorations are just gorgeous. The pillow is so fun, what a wonderful idea. The rooster vignette is stunning. I love, love, love all of your beautiful candlesticks. Everything looks fabulous. Thanks so much for linking to TTT. Hugs, Marty

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  36. I love the crystal candlesticks. So elegant.

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  37. Very cute pillow. I love the glass pieces! So elegant. Thanks so much for linking up to my Friday link party! See you next Friday!

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  38. Love your pillow! Beautiful fall decorating! The leafy candleholders are just gorgeous!

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  39. Ah, fall. My favorite time of year. Your mom has some very lovely vignettes throughout her home. I'm sure your pillow is one of her favorite additions.

    Did you also paint the wall mural?

    Liz @ the Brambleberry Cottage
    http://thebrambleberrycottage.blogspot.com

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