Suh-Weet funky fabric junk. Since this is the only post I have ready at the moment, I'm an early arriver for the Copy Me Challenge. I'm joining my friends Marian and Donna for their wanna-be fun. During this go-round I'm copying Donna. This is my interpretation of junk. Although it isn't rusty, chippy, or peeling, it is, indeed, junk.
I got the inspiration for my fabric ball a few years ago while on a Christmas home tour. One of the women's sewing room's had a fabric scrap ball about 2 ft. in diameter (maybe more). I had to make my own - why not?
See how well it works as decor in different spots in my entertainment center?
Moving it into my living room--it works here, too--oh lovely, junky decor! My family thinks I'm a bit crazy, but you all understand me, don't you?
Would you like to make your own?
Never in my wildest dreams, well maybe my wildest dreams, but not my normal dreams*, did I ever think I'd be making a how-to video on this. *Yes, I shamelessly stole this quote from the Santa Clause movie. Here ya go:
I'm pretty sure HGTV or the Martha Stewart people will be calling me any day now.
Well, waddaya think? Is this
I love that! That looks fantastic. I love the decor balls but have never seen them done with fabric before. Very creative and unique.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness -- I love your video! You sound and look great! I did one a couple of months ago, I sounded terrible and decided to never, ever do it again. You should do this more often!
ReplyDeleteOh, and the ball is cutie patootie, too!
I think I will make one of these tomorrow - just for the heck of it!
ReplyDeleteSoooo cute! I love it in all of the places you displayed it!
ReplyDeleteWhat a truly fabulous idea. I like the idea that it is a piece that can continually evolve as you add additional fabric to it. Great project and your video tutorial was marvelous. I hope we see many more of those, Kim. You're great on the screen!
ReplyDeleteThat turned out very nicely. I like how the colors in your fabric go so well with your books.
ReplyDeleteOne think I do have a lot of is fabric scraps... this may be in my future:)
Hey, Kim! Your video was great! I feel like I know you even better now getting to see you in real life so to speak! Leave it to you to come up with a rubber band inspired fabric ball! Very funky junk!
ReplyDeleteThank you! I love it!
ReplyDeleteI found you through my friend Brenda, Ladybug Dreams, and I must say that I have never, ever seen a fabric scrap ball but I think it is adorable. Guess what, I have about 6 boxes of fabric sitting in my living room because my daughter and I just got a server and plan to make all sorts of thing to sell at the Chattanooga Market and I know what I will be doing with all those scraps!!! Thanks so much! Even though is says jeff campbell this is his wife, kathy at Happymrsc.blogspot.com I just forgot to log in!
ReplyDeleteI love this idea, the fabric ball. Great idea for using those left over pieces of fabric! Thanks for this, off now to watch your video.
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Ellen
Absolutely, it's art and home decor! I do quite a lot of sewing & hate to throw away those selvage scraps. I've even seen those scrappy pieces used in quilts. Here's to funky junk! I'm a follower, but don't know if I ever told you that I am.
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I found your blog by chance and I love your vision and your stilo! so much so that I'm your newest follower and would love to have you return the lub and follow me back.
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Thanks and I look forward to hearing what you think of my projects
Rosanna
Woa, so cool, Kim! Mini scrap balls would be a fabulous addition to a Christmas tree... hmmm.. you have my wheels turning. :) Yes, if something involves fabric, I do like it on the scrappy side, so I say well done!
ReplyDeleteYou're great on film! I vote to do more videos too! Wasn't it a fun learning process?
Donna
http://funkyjunkinteriors.blogspot.com/
I am so pumped about this idea! I just got a big iron basket that I didn't know what to put in it...now I do! I'll be hunting for all my scraps for sure!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing your trash, I mean soft sculpture. I have actually wanted to make one of these for a while now but only knew how to make one with a styrofoam ball base.
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:) Michelle
Brilliant! I love it with the tassel!
ReplyDeleteAHHHH!!! KIM!!! I loved seeing you on your video! I totally understand how you felt about making it because I felt the exact same way when we did ours last week. Yikes! You are so lovely though and it was fun to get to hear your voice. :-) I think the fabric ball is a genius idea and I always end up with those little scraps and it just feels like I'm throwing away money! I'm going to start saving them now and maybe in a few years (lol) I'll have enough for my own fabric ball! Thanks so much for sharing this at Inspiration Friday this week.
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