Hello my friend!
I had this vintage hand towel with beautiful embroidery
but when it was hanging the design was covered up.
I decided to cut it in half and use it for something else-
I cut in half again to have a piece for front and back.
Then flipped one side around to have
lace edging on both sides.
I used my sewing machine to stitch around
the edges.
The two journals are similar, but a little different.
I used my sewing machine to stitch around
the edges.
Make your hole with a punch.
I use a Crocodile tool-
Add grommet/eyelet and crimp closed.
I bought these pony-tail holders at the Dollar Tree.
Loop the pony-tail holder through the eyelet.
Sew a button by hand on opposite side of cover.
I had two of these large vintage shank buttons.
They are a pretty pearlized blue.
Both books have the same signature pages.
I used my sewing machine
to attach the signatures to the cover.
Good advice-
Be your beautiful self !
Here are the finished twin sisters!
I will be bringing
them to my Holiday Boutique next week.
I plan to sell them together.
So someone can give one as a gift
and keep the other for themselves.
Thank you for stopping by today !
It's always nice to have you visit.
xo Lisa S
WOW, this is so amazingly well done. Love it
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Those are beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteClever, clever, clever...such a lovely project too. I adore old linens and have tons of them, thanks for the idea, Sandi
ReplyDeleteVery cute! I'll have to go digging through my old linens to see if I can do something similar. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWhat a good idea! Much better than using it as a towel.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely idea. The embroidery is so beautiful, it's great idea to upcycle it. The grommet and pony tail hair band idea is genius!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful way to repurpose a keepsake!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea, sooo pretty!! Thanks for joining in on Home Matters Linky Party! I will be featuring your post this week! #HomeMattersParty xx
ReplyDeleteThis is such a gorgeous repurpose, Lisa. Thank you for sharing your Vintage Linen Journal Covers at Create, Bake, Grow & Gather this week. I'm delighted to be featuring this DIY project at the party tomorrow and pinning too.
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful, Lisa! That vintage linen really elevates these gorgeous journals!
ReplyDeleteThese are a lovely way to use old embroidered linen Lisa, this will be a feature at Handmade Monday this week.
ReplyDeleteSo lovely Lisa. It is always a great idea re-purpose. Thanks for sharing at Love Your Creativity.
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