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Elephant Applique and Patchwork Throw Pillows

Published on September 18, 2012January 26, 2015 by Yvette6 Comments

My friends and family are the inspiration for most of my projects, and I am so grateful to them! It takes so much creativity just to figure out how to run a multifaceted business from home with kids on two different bus schedules, all the while having to plan dinner, do housework, worry about bills AND try to find a way to have a fulfilling life on a budget. It’s no wonder my hair is falling out…seriously, it is. I could make a wig out of what gets trapped in the shower drain!

Even so, nothing has fulfilled me creatively than creating items to share on AquaSeventy6. So, thank you again!

The following project was inspired by some fabric I came across while mindlessly browsing the web. It was so beautiful that I had to share it on my Facebook page. Minutes later, my friend Natasha asked if I could use the fabric to make her some throw pillows….OF COURSE!

I ordered the fabric from a trusted shop on Etsy (small business supporting small business!) as well as some coordinating fabrics for the backside. When the main fabric arrived, I decided to cut out the print and applique it on another fabric…..and here is what was born…

Isn’t it beautiful?!

Here are both sides. What you can’t see is the zipper I added to each pillow so that my friend can toss the covers in the wash whenever she needs to.

I love this pillows so much, that I am planning to recreate them for myself…if I ever make time! I hope you all enjoyed today’s bit of eye candy! xx

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A HUGE Score and a Mustachio Apron

Published on August 29, 2012January 26, 2015 by Yvette4 Comments

I know it’s late! Who blogs at 10 p.m.??? Ummm, I do!!

I spent the day doing some back-to-school shopping with the kiddos, thanks to a nice gift card my wonderful mother-in-law sent them. Then I did one of my ALL TIME favorite things….I went thrifting!

I didn’t exactly MEAN to buy anything. I just walked into the shop to browse and kill time, and then I saw it. The sign. It said “All clothing $1.” Say WHAAATTTT?

I decided just to peek in the woman’s section. The first thing I found was a pair of gray Liz Claiborne dress slacks, in my size. Right next to it a pair of taupe NY & Co dress slacks (also in my size!) I found a couple of pencil skirts, a GORGEOUS button down black midi skirt, a beautiful navy Isaac Mizrahi dress, and a Simply Vera Wang top.

I was about to walk to the register when I saw a rolling rack with some newly placed items. I found my daughter 3 cardigans, two from Gap and one from J. Crew. My biggest find?? A pair of LIKE NEW Banana Republic jeans in hubby’s size. Keep in mind, these are $1 each! ONE DOLLAR! My grand total?? $14…CHA-CHING! That was less than what I spent on ONE long-sleeve hoodie for my son at Kohls!

I don’t have any pics of my score to share with you tonight. Half of the items are in the wash, and the other half are in a bag to go to the cleaners, but I will post some as soon as I can.

I’m not going to leave you with out any pics, though. Here is one of 6 aprons I made for my friend who’s hosting a mustachio baby shower.

Enjoy!