First off, it looks like Farmer's Market is starting to crop up for sale! I'll include links to different places when you get your stock in if you shoot me an email!
The pictures today are more of my "Market Prep" crafting. Do you ever have a night that you just remember being so great? The night I made these was one of those nights. My family was safely tucked away in bed, the house was clean. I settled down to watch the Jane Austen Book Club (I love Emily Blunt!) and get some work done. This was an easy craft to do while not paying too much attention to my hands. I spray painted the inside of the boxes (light layers over primer) and attached the fabric mostly by spray adhesive. I used a little Mod Podge around the lid, but for the most part used spray adhesive because I didn't want them to have that "glued on" look that you usually get with Mod Podge. Good project, good movie, good night. :)
These boxes are fabulous! i can't wait to get my hands on the Farmer's Market fabric. I am doing my daughter's room in your Farmer's Market fabric and have been waiting impatiently for it! I can't email you from your page is there any way your could email me some links to buy it? I looked on Etsy but I am not finding the blue with cherries and a few others. Thank you for your fun and fabulous fabrics! You are a constant inspiration to me.
Posted by: Jenny | June 30, 2008 at 02:13 PM
exciting! when can you come and play?
Posted by: jessi | June 30, 2008 at 02:30 PM
That is so awesome that you linked to etsy! As a seller on etsy I always love to see people linking to it! There are so many amazing shops on etsy!! LOVE the fabric and I can't wait to get some!
Posted by: kim | June 30, 2008 at 02:40 PM
*Gasp* Those are SOOO cute! Awesome!
Posted by: angie | June 30, 2008 at 02:41 PM
these came out great! I tell you the best crafts do come out when you least expect it! I remember around Christmas time I did a felt snowman ornament for my boys and now it will be featured in BHG Holiday crafts issue!! I nearly laughed out loud when they asked to use it, since I was just playing with felt and having fun. So maybe they will make some boxes out of your fabric next!
Posted by: ellen Crimi-Trent | June 30, 2008 at 03:10 PM
those look great! what colors did you do the insides?
i have another question too, about those mannequins? i need something like that for displaying and photoing some necklaces i make and sell on Etsy. i love the look of the ones out of muslin or linen, and those look smallish. have any suggestions where i may find some for sale (and inexpensive)?
thanks
lynn
Posted by: lynn whelan | June 30, 2008 at 04:02 PM
OH, I can't get over how gorgeous and colorful! I need more color in my studio...and I have just the idea:)
Posted by: sarah jane | June 30, 2008 at 04:28 PM
Thanks for sharing the project, as well as the Etsy link. Those hat boxes sure are cute!
Btw...I love the shade of blue on your walls. That is the EXACT shade I would like to paint my bedroom! (So if you feel like sharing paint info...lol.)
Posted by: Heather | June 30, 2008 at 05:07 PM
The boxes are gorgeous! I might have to attempt a few of those. They would add some cheeriness to any room. :D
Posted by: CJ | June 30, 2008 at 05:10 PM
Love the boxes, you did that while not paying attention??? YOU have got a craftiness about you, I'd have a mess, lol!
Posted by: Kay Snyder | June 30, 2008 at 05:48 PM
Thank you so much for the links to your fabric I have already placed my order.
Posted by: Mearaid | June 30, 2008 at 05:53 PM
Oh, I LOVE those ... they are darling! What a great idea - and it's one I, a not-crafty person, could do! Your fabrics are simply beautiful, by the way. : )
Posted by: sarah | June 30, 2008 at 06:18 PM
I just love those boxes! I went to my mailbox today and found a big package of the new farmers market! It is so beautiful. Once I get the 2 little bugs in bed I'm off to sew with them.
Posted by: Karin | June 30, 2008 at 06:43 PM
Love the hat boxes! I can't wait until my craft room is ready to be decorated - I'm loving your fabrics!!!
Posted by: Jennifer | June 30, 2008 at 06:44 PM
I love those Sandi! They look so professionally done...ooops- you are a professional:)!
Posted by: Geeta | June 30, 2008 at 08:13 PM
YAY! I love that they're cropping up! If you're going to play with Jess, I wanna too. How bout you gals take a road trip and come see me! Ok, fine. I'll come see you! We'll be in the area around the 24th. Let's get together yah yah yah!
Posted by: Missy | June 30, 2008 at 09:04 PM
I have been waiting impatiently for these! Congratulations on a gorgeous range fo fabric!
Posted by: Emma | June 30, 2008 at 10:02 PM
I can't wait to see those new fabrics in the stores. I gave your blog an award tonight. Go to my blog and read about it in today's post. :D
Posted by: Cheryl | July 01, 2008 at 12:00 AM
The fabrics are Gorgeous! Thanks for the Easy craft idea :)
~Patricia
Posted by: Patricia | July 01, 2008 at 05:14 AM
I'm a huge fan of old hat boxes, but never thought to give them a contemporary look with cool fabric. Thanks for showing these. I can't wait to do my own!
Posted by: Carrie | July 01, 2008 at 05:45 AM
I have a little over one month left to wait before I can finally purchase some Farmers Market. I'm working hard at this patience thing, because it's not my best virtue.
Posted by: Kim | July 01, 2008 at 06:18 AM
CUTE!!!!! I'm thinking of doing slip covers in your Farmer's Market!!!!! I love color and you give us so much to play around with. Thanks for all your hard work.
Posted by: Diane | July 01, 2008 at 06:38 AM
Just fabulous! I'm loving it!
Posted by: Heather | July 01, 2008 at 06:54 AM
I am so impressed...they look great. Not that I ever doubted your skills...but I don't see any lumps/bubbles. :)Perfecto!
Posted by: Stacey | July 01, 2008 at 07:57 AM
Darling boxes!!
Posted by: Tammy | July 01, 2008 at 08:49 AM