July 20, 2007

Show & Tell #5

Kelli's House

Today is Show & Tell at Kelli's House. Click on the above button to go to her place where you can see the rest of those joining in on the fun.


Here's one of Elle's shirts that she wore last summer. I love the bright colors and flowers.

I decided to turn it into my clothespin bag for my laundry line. I think it turned out great - I don't know how long it'll last before fading - but for now, it makes me smile when I look out!!


Some of the local farm markets and road-side stands sell little Amish-dress clothespin bags, but I hadn't seen any this year. I started searching on the internet for some ideas. One site suggested using a toddler dress to make one. I searched through last year's clothing and came upon this shirt - Elle always looked so cute in it.


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43 comments:

Tina said...

I hope I can have a clothes line some day!

Kim said...

That is so cute!! I'm so glad it makes you smile. Thank you for sharing.

Sandy said...

That is such a cute idea!

Lori said...

What a neat idea. Neat way to still enjoy looking at it even though she has outgrown.

charish said...

How Cute what a great Idea.

First Time Mommy said...

What a great idea...very cute!! I need something that makes me smile when I do the laundry :)!! At least it makes you smile (making laundry more bearable...for the most part..he he)!

Have a GREAT weekend!

Erin

Anonymous said...

What a great creative idea that is. I can smell the fresh laundry drying on the line....

MorningSong said...

But what if you have another little girl? Now she won't be able to wear this cute shirt! hee heee

Very cute idea!! I never would have thought of this! Very clever.

Kelly @ Growing.Learning.Playing. said...

That is really neat! The colors are absolutely beautiful. Thank you for sharing this with us.

PS Makes me wish I had a clothes line!

jodi said...

What a perfect shirt to do it with. Matches the sunshine.

... said...

how cute. it must make you grin from ear to ear. i've never had a clothesline. my mom used to and remember the smell of the clothes once she took them down.

thanks for sharing and have a great weekend.

Short Stop said...

What a GREAT idea. SO cute!

Pen of Jen said...

I love this! I saw something similar and was going to try it. Now I am for sure!

Thanks Leigh Ann

Mrs. Breum said...

Wow- you are crafty! Very cute.

Anonymous said...

That gives me an idea for a gift for a friend. That is so neat. I have never seen anything like it. Cute

LBP said...

What a great idea! So cute. I really miss my clothes line.

weavermom said...

What a creative idea! It is very cheerful. :)

Sheri said...

That is too cute! What a great idea!

Jennifer said...

How cute! I really need to get a clothesline up...you've inspired me!

Mary L. Briggs said...

A really cute idea! You will love seeing it every time you hang out your clothes. My clothesline in down right now and I can't wait until it is back up!

Amber said...

How CUTE!!! What a Multi-tasker you are (wink wink)

0:) Amber

Kelli said...

What a great idea!! That is the cutest clothespin bag!
Kelli

Ghost Girl (aka, Mary Ann) said...

Ah! That's fabulous! I remember you talking about this at Roots.

Amanda said...

How neat! I would have never thought of doing that!

Marci said...

I have seen the little Amish ones you are talking about. They are sold around here. However, I like your idea better because of the memories attached.

I would love to know how you did the header on your blog. It is darling!!

Anonymous said...

What a cute way to prolong the enjoyment of a favorite piece of a little one's clothing! It brightens up the clothesline and the task.

Mary@notbefore7 said...

That is such a GREAT idea! I admire such a sentimental and functional creation!

Tracy said...

How cute! I just got my internet back.Yea!

Teresa said...

CREATIVE! I love it!

Kris said...

Oooo... I really like this idea! You are very creative!
K

Amber said...

Can you tell me where you got your cute little me where you got your cute little cartoonie girl avatar?

0:) Amber

PS~ I edited my blog post, come see:D

Just Mom said...

Oh...that's soooooooo cute. I would have had a hard time turning the dress in to a clothespin holder in the first place.

Another genius idea.

Anonymous said...

What a cute idea! Good Job!

Anonymous said...

Makes me miss having a clothes line. I had a neat bag back in the day and I forgot all about it until seeing this post. Leave it to my smart and crafty friend to come up with such a cool idea.

Myrna said...

That is the cutest! Sorry, though, it does not make me want a clothes line. Nope, did that enough as a child! I wouldn't mind having a cute bag like that--but I would use it for something else! :-)

Linda aka yellowroseli said...

Oh so sweet. How crafty you are girl. Love the idea. I don't use a clothes line, but would love one of those bags.

Lyndy said...

Great idea.

Thanks for sharing and have a blessed weekend.

Lyndy

Christy. said...

Thanks for leaving me a comment. It is great to meet you too! I have enjoyed reading your blog, my husband thinks that I am addicted to reading blogs!
:0) I am so encouraged by hearing others and the good and bad of being a mom. How fun that you have three kids as well. I love having three, lots of work but lots more joy! I hope that we can communicate more.

Anonymous said...

Fabulous idea! It is adorable.

Unknown said...

What a sweet idea! And I loved the new portraits of you and the kiddos too!

Anonymous said...

What a creative idea! I used to have a purchased clothespin bag, but it is worn out. I'll have to look through E's clothing. Thanks for the helpful hint!

Ruth said...

Too cute!!

Heather @ Marine Corps Nomads said...

That's such a cute idea!