This was my couch before I got crafty on Saturday....
And this is after! I spent a an hour or two on Saturday making these throw pillows for the couch. I've had the pillow forms for a long time, from IKEA.
The stripey ones are made form a thirfted scarf. The gray sweater was an old one of my husband's.
This one is my favorite. I wanted at least one of the pillows to have something else on it and the house just sort of happened. I love this kind of crafting, the kind with out any plan. Wanna see an extra close up?
I knew you did. If you've never cut up old sweaters and hats and sewn them back together as something else, I highly suggest doing it soon. It's quite satisfying.
LOVE the pillows! I have a *thing* for houses ... so I might be drooling just a bit right now. The repurposed sweater is just great, too.
And your sofa. Oh my gosh! I would be there 24/7! Adore!
Posted by: Courtney | February 08, 2011 at 06:24 AM
The pillows look awesome, I love that you repurposed the sweater and scarf. They are the perfect addition!
Posted by: erin | February 08, 2011 at 11:50 AM
i LOVE them the stripeys are my fave but the house is awesome too.
Posted by: tammie | February 08, 2011 at 11:57 AM
Look at you go! Snow days serve you well. Imagine what we could do if school were only 4 days per week. *sigh*
Cute all around. Very.
Posted by: dani | February 08, 2011 at 04:54 PM
It's been a while since I've cut up old sweaters. You're making me want to grab my scissors. Of course, right now I'm kicking myself because I just hauled about 20 bags of old clothes -- including sweaters -- to the Salvation Army. I suppose I could go and buy them back.
I love the house -- you're right, it's satisfying just winging it.
Posted by: Jodi | February 08, 2011 at 07:24 PM
cute!! way to go :)
Posted by: beki | February 10, 2011 at 08:18 AM
I love using old sweaters like this too! Your cozy house pillow is awesome!
Posted by: Lori | February 10, 2011 at 07:41 PM
I love those stripes!
Posted by: Visty | February 28, 2011 at 10:10 PM
Hey Lia! I found your blog through Dani's and I was reading a few posts when I saw that you CrossFit now! I LOVE CrossFit! You're right, it is awesome and you should feel like a bad ass because CrossFit is tough! Congrats on the 25 lbs. CrossFit will do that to you! :) Which CrossFit do you go to?
Posted by: Robin Waak | March 14, 2011 at 08:59 AM
You're back...sort of! No wonder you've lost 25 pounds if you recommend shaved zucchini!
Posted by: Lori | June 20, 2011 at 11:00 PM