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Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Something I've Wanted To Do

First of all, I'd like to say "thank you" to Susan of betweennapsontheporch for giving me some help recently. What a sweetheart!
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Ever since earlier this year when Natasha had a "refurbishing" party for a piece of clothing I've wanted to do something. I didn't participate then because of time
doesn't it always seem to get away from us? So recently I decided to commit to myself to do a bit of something to a vintage prom dress that I bought from Bertie. It isn't very much but it does kind of pizzazz the dress up a bit and it makes my heart feel good plus I just love looking at it here in my office.

A ribbon rose I made many years ago and took off a lamp shade that I refurbished a few years ago. Then some organdy ribbon tied at the shoulders.

Plus a pink ribbon at the waist line to add even more color. Then some white posies at the waist line also. It looks a lot different than it did when it was all white.

Hmmmm, I wonder what this will turn out to be?!?! You'll find out in a few days probably.
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17 comments:

  1. What a beautiful dress, that would make me smile every time I looked at it.
    Ginger

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  2. Beautiful! You better not forget to show us what you decide!
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  3. Hello Connie, I just commented on your previous post and I must tell you the prom dress looks so pretty all refurbished. My prom dress is all white with a touch of blue. It is over 50 years old now and I am so glad I kept it. I should find a good time to post it one day. I also have my wedding dress. We keep things in this family. Not always the best thing because what will happen to all this stuff when we are gone? LOL.

    Have a happy day Connie.

    Hugs, Jeanne

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  4. Golly, that looks great! That dress was always one of my favorites! So glad you have the vision to make it even more beautiful!

    Hugs,
    Bertie
    Aunt May's Cottage

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  5. Connie that dress is adorable. It definitely has me smiling today. I'd be smiling too if I got to look at that everyday. I love all your sweet touches to it!
    Hugs,
    June

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  6. Hi Connieness! Oh, what a sweet frilly dress! I love the pink touches you've added to it! It's darling! Chloe Dawn does try to scary sometimes! Little silly.
    Oh, Lindsay would love for you to come for a visit!
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  7. Well I don't think I've ever seen anything any sweeter. Delicious is the word.

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  8. I love what you did with the dress, Connie! It reminds me of Disney's Cinderella, when the birds add ribbons and flowers to the dress - it has that romantic look to it!

    Thanks so much for coming by! I agree with you about grammar - I'm a stickler, too. I'm also a stickler about spelling and wonder why more people don't use spell check. Ah well.

    I always love seeing your creativity and reading your wonderful posts!

    xo
    Claudia

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  9. Looks lovely! I think a tea party next summer in the rose garden gazebo is in order. I'll bring the cucumber finger sandwiches.

    ~Stacey

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  10. It's already so pretty. I can't wait to see what you do with it!! : )

    ~ Wendy
    http://Crickleberrycottage.blogspot.com/

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  11. What beautiful work. You must have magical hands. I think you should referbish more.

    Happy Wednesday on this Thursday

    cindy@stitches

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  12. SWEET. So pretty with all the special little changes, Connie! It has a storybook look about it.

    And you are such a tease... I want to know NOW. LOL!

    Hope you tell us on Pink Saturday...

    XO,

    Sheila :-)

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  13. Your dress is beautiful! I love the pink touches you've added, they give the dress a very 'sweet young girl' look. LOVE it!

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  14. Connie...
    Your such a talented lady,the prom dress is so pretty.I can hardly wait to see what your next project is.
    Gracie
    PS: you blog beings me such joy,its a happy place.

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  15. Too funny, I was stopping by to pay you a visit and low and behold I got a comment from you.

    Can't wait to see what's next.


    Gotta run it's 11pm and I need my beauty rest:)

    Leann

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