Thursday 10 January 2013

...dottie with a twist....

...i love all things 'dottie angel'
...her ramblings,her crafting, her style..
...last summer i bought her book from
the 'suitcase series' at uppercase 
(you can buy it here)
...i carried the book around with me
everywhere i went...
...a true new disciple to the granny chic movement...
....i even framed one of her tea towels...
...which hangs with pride in my crafty space...
....and i try to follow her mantra...
(although i sadly don't have any slips to peek out of anywhere)

...dottie has definitely changed the way i
approach my crafting....
...a new-found love of doilies for a start!
recently i found myself on a week-end away...
...not thinking i'd have time to craft...
..so i didn't pack any sewing...
..however the weather was SO bad we were rather trapped inside! 
..i decided to challenge myself to craft
'something out of nothing'(or whatever i could find)
...so i hunted around and found some threads,
a couple of doilies, some buttons....
...this dala horse ribbon and some socks!...







...my first instinct was to go down the sock monkey route......
...but i wasn't in a critter kind of mood.....



...so i just started making....

...and ended up with this lavender pillow...
(backed in a soft blue cashmere to make it tactile)

...it's a bit different...
...a bit dottie..?


...dottie with a squirrel twist!
X

(p.s. first unfinished project completed....onto the next.....!)





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39 comments:

  1. Ashley cramp10 January 2013 at 21:11

    Dala-icious, thats a beauty
    d x

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  2. Tania10 January 2013 at 21:13

    I too am Dottie follower...a lover of all things 'Granny Chic'! I adore the lavender pillow you created...pure loveliness! Love your blog.
    Tania ♥

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  3. Heather 10 January 2013 at 21:37

    hello, just popped over from lazy daisy jones, pleased to meet you! heather x

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    1. the vanilla squirrel10 January 2013 at 23:33

      daisy knows all the best people - thanks for visiting :-) x

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  4. Vintage Sheet Addict10 January 2013 at 21:51

    It's lovely, I think if you've got a crafty soul you have to let it shine everyday! :) x

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  5. thriftwood10 January 2013 at 22:50

    Ooh that's beautiful ... love something made from practically nothing! I have one if your pillows as you know, a gift from Maria, and it's adorable. Would love Tif's suitcase collection, might ave to drop a few hints for my birthday! xx

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    1. the vanilla squirrel10 January 2013 at 23:36

      hello maria....thak you for your lovely comment....Granny Chic book is lovely but the suitcase series is AMAZING....you must must must flutter those eyelashes and say pretty please........if you like dottie you will LOVE/OBSESS/WORSHIP this book! Good Luck! x

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    2. the vanilla squirrel12 January 2013 at 10:30

      SO sorry Claire!!!! just read my reply and saw i called you maria....silly me x hope you get the book! x

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  6. Hen10 January 2013 at 23:07

    It's so cute and very impressive given your limited choice of resources. Who knows what you'll come up with when let loose with a load of crafty supplies!
    Hen x

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    1. the vanilla squirrel10 January 2013 at 23:38

      thank you Hen!....it was actually quite fun seeing what would evolve out of the little bits i could find....try it sometime! x

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  7. Tangled Sweetpea11 January 2013 at 06:56

    Gorgeous little pillow - I love dottie too
    Xx

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  8. Anna11 January 2013 at 10:21

    That is amazing, I love it! Especially love that you backed it with cashmere, such a good idea. X

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    1. the vanilla squirrel12 January 2013 at 10:20

      thanks anna...it has quite a wintry feel to it(with the wooly sock too!)x

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  9. Shortbread and Ginger11 January 2013 at 10:56

    Wonderful - amazing to think that you just made it from a few bits and pieces! Love the two laughing cherubs at the top of your sidebar - makes me chuckle!
    Liz @ Shortbread & Ginger

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    1. the vanilla squirrel12 January 2013 at 10:20

      they are cute....thought they'd cheer a chilly january!x

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  10. September Violets11 January 2013 at 12:04

    When you're limited in supplies there's nothing for it but to really challenge your creativity ... beautiful pillow! Wendy

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    1. the vanilla squirrel12 January 2013 at 10:21

      thank you wendy....it was funny as i had nothing in mind particularly...just started making!x

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  11. Crafted by Carly11 January 2013 at 12:48

    I love that tea towel!!! Where can we get 'slips'? I need some to poke out of the bottom of my frocks too!!! :-)
    Beautiful pillow! You're so clever!!!
    Wishing you a wonderful weekend....
    Carly
    x

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    1. the vanilla squirrel12 January 2013 at 10:22

      you too...hope you are not too chilly wherever you are.....tea towel was too lovely to use x

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  12. L-A11 January 2013 at 14:21

    Thanks for the links, .. off to check it all out :)

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  13. the linen cloud11 January 2013 at 16:27

    Love it ... the little dalas are so lovely ... our friend Daisy sent me some in a swap ... I can't wait to use it for something special ... Bee xx

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    1. the vanilla squirrel12 January 2013 at 10:24

      ...daisy bought it first and i loved it so much i just copied her!!!let me know what you do with it! x

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  14. Anna @ Miss Beatrix11 January 2013 at 18:30

    What a gorgeous pillow! How clever :) x

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  15. Juliab11 January 2013 at 19:46

    Where did you find all this stuff? The finished pillow looks beautiful and I love the dala horse ribbon. You sound very much like me, I couldn't possibly be stuck inside for the weekend without making at least a little something. Have a great weekend. x

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    1. the vanilla squirrel12 January 2013 at 10:26

      we have a little house in lyme regis we run away to in the holidays and sometimes on weekends......i have a few bits and bobs there but not very much......i had to scrabble about in drawers and cupboards to see what little scraps i had! x

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  16. Maria11 January 2013 at 21:27

    ~ You are well on your way to being peachy like dotty, Miss squirrel!I love your pillow!
    Like you~ I fell in a big way for Dotties way of life and even have my petticoats showing underneath, Ooh its a must!
    Have your self a fun weekend!
    Love Maria x


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    1. the vanilla squirrel12 January 2013 at 10:27

      ooh how lovely.....think i need some red clogs too.....have a warm and snuggly weekend...think snow is on its way!! x

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  17. vintage grey12 January 2013 at 04:11

    What a beautiful pillow you created!! Love it!! Happy Weekend! xo Heather

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    1. the vanilla squirrel12 January 2013 at 10:28

      thank you heather...hope you have a lovely weekend too - it's pouring with rain and very cold here! x

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  18. Paula12 January 2013 at 17:57

    What an inspiring and beautiful post! I love dottie angel too!!! Your pillow is gorgeous! You did a wonderful job sweetie! Love the squirrel! I hope you have a happy and fun weekend with lots of creating! Love, Paula xo

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  19. Paula12 January 2013 at 17:58

    Oops! I think my comment got lost! Sorry if you get two! I love this beautiful and inspiring post and I love dottie angel too! Your pillow is gorgeous! You did a beautiful job! Love the squirrel! I hope you have a happy and fun weekend with lots of creating! Love, Paula xo

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  20. the vanilla squirrel13 January 2013 at 17:31

    ...not lost but lovely to have 2 comments!thank you paula......happy creating x

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  21. Mrs Cleaver15 January 2013 at 00:00

    Oh that cushion is just beautiful!! Love the squirrel stocking too,very cute!

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