Snip, Snip, Snip

Snip, Snip, Snip

September 20th, 2009 @ 2:55 pm by Mrs. Cowboy Boot
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Where have I been? At home. Snipping and sorting and stamping nearly everything in site. Our DIY projects are heading towards home plate and I need to get them done in the next two weeks. Luckily, most of them are already dusting the catcher, and only a few of them are still on third base. (Note: No idea where these baseball analogies came from.)

Here’s a sneak peek at some of what I’ve been working on (although the images below are just inspiration, they’re not of my actual projects):

1) A picture wall–but instead of pictures of only us, we’ll be hanging pictures of us with our guests with clothespins.

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2) A pie bar with a collection of cake stands from various garage sales and vintage stores.

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3) Napkins made from vintage fabric that I’ve been collecting from thrift stores. Lucky for me, I was tipped off that pinking shears would mean no sewing. Thus, ournapkins have pointy edges like the ones below.

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4) A DIY photobooth with a great background a la Mrs. Coconut, but with cowboy costumes to go along with our ranch theme.

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After seeing Mrs. Bee’s fun photobooth full o’ bees, I was uber-jealous of her background (and of all the bees who got to participate) but oh-so-glad to have a link to where she bought it. I poked around the website she bought hers at, Purl Soho, and have narrowed it down to four fabrics I love. All are the same price, which doesn’t help me decide. They’re each $9 per yard; Mrs. Bee told me she used 2.5 yards and it wasn’t enough for group shots. I’ll probably buy 3 to 3.5 yards.

So hive, I turn to you. Vote for your favorite photobooth background fabric below. If you have a strong opinion as to why, fill me in! Maybe I’m not realizing that big prints won’t be good or a certain color will make everyone look like an Oompa Loompa.

Or, do I splurge and go for this one at $16 per yard?

County Fair

Or, if you know of another fabric website with similar (or cheaper!) pricing, let me know! I’m new to this whole fabric game.

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30 Responses to “Snip, Snip, Snip”

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floridabeachbride (message) 551 posts, Busy bee

oh my. My fav is the slurging one. Though I like the Del HI one as well.

Have you checked with JoAnns or Hobby Lobby for cheaper alternatives?

9/20/09 @ 3:02 pm (reply)

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Miss Dachshund (message) 689 posts, Busy bee

I really like Joel Dewberry’s Deer Valley collection… in fact, some of those fabrics will be making an appearance at our wedding!

You can find it cheaper than $9/yard, though. I usually turn to Etsy supplies for fabric. I found that one for $7.75 after a really quick search. You might be able to find it a little bit cheaper, too.

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_2&listing_id=28199545

9/20/09 @ 3:09 pm (reply)

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fromcharleston (message) 651 posts, Busy bee

i think country fair is the best for your theme/style. but it is the more expensive one. and some of the other ones i think are a little too busy for a backdrop.

9/20/09 @ 3:15 pm (reply)

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LoriLori (message) 801 posts, Busy bee

I think the colors in deer valley are the most “cowboy-ish.” Don’t know why… just a gut reaction.

9/20/09 @ 3:33 pm (reply)

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chickbee (message) 6 posts, Newbee

I was recently at a wedding that had a photobooth enclosed in red velvet. The red reflected off everyones face in the pictures. just something to keep in mind about that color.

9/20/09 @ 3:38 pm (reply)

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Miss Moonbeam (message) 1,732 posts, Bumble bee

Those all look like great projects. Happy crafting!

9/20/09 @ 3:51 pm (reply)

Bee

Miss Lamb (message) 970 posts, Busy bee

I voted for Deer Valley, but Fiona was a close second for me. I think these two are the most “country chic” out of the $9 bunch. The County Fair one is cute, but it’s completely up to you whether you think it’s $7 a yard cuter ($21 total for 3 yards). Any way you cut it, you’re going to have a rockin’ photobooth!

9/20/09 @ 3:53 pm (reply)

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Grnmel (message) 164 posts, Blushing bee

I would go with Fiona. We did something similar, and I think a consistent smaller print seems to make a better backdrop. Another idea that you might want to do, is we bought a bunch of silk flowers in the wildflower variety, we had kind mountain lodge theme. We pulled off all the flowers and leaves we wanted to use and wired them to an empty frame. We really liked the result.
Here’s a link to our frame in action
http://www.shutterfly.com/progal/slideshow.jsp?auto=0&aid=768a5498cf3e7a3b5f8c&idx=54

9/20/09 @ 4:25 pm (reply)

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Jessie516 (message) 5,480 posts, Bee Keeper

These are all great. I voted for Deer Valley, but I think any of them would work out really well. I can’t wait to see the results!

9/20/09 @ 4:31 pm (reply)

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melodyjune (message) 244 posts, Helper bee

I love the Fiona, but I think they’ll all go great with your theme. Good luck

9/20/09 @ 5:59 pm (reply)

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loveardently (message) 85 posts, Worker bee

Fiona and the Deer Valley are so pretty!

9/20/09 @ 6:21 pm (reply)

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stine_white (message) 119 posts, Blushing bee

I agree with Grnmel - the consistent pattern in 2 colors is less distracting than the others and will make a better backdrop but is still cute and gives some personality. Also the warm tones are usually flattering if it does affect the coloring in the pictures (like candlelight.)

9/20/09 @ 6:24 pm (reply)

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Bee

Miss Trail Mix (message) 6,484 posts, Bee Keeper

I LOVE the Del Hi fabric, it is hands down my favorite!

9/20/09 @ 6:34 pm (reply)

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Miss Dachshund (message) 689 posts, Busy bee

Also, you might want to consider getting 5 yards. If Bee used 2.5 yards, she probably just had enough to hit the ground and just used the width of the fabric… and that wasn’t wide enough for group shots.

I think doubling it up lengthwise would be easier. If you got less than 5 yards you might end up piecing it all together to make a solid rectangle.

9/20/09 @ 6:39 pm (reply)

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jhguba (message) 242 posts, Helper bee

Oops - I voted for the wrong one, I meant fiona!

9/20/09 @ 8:39 pm (reply)

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lesliebabybaby (message) 11 posts, Newbee

I voted for Fiona because I think the others would fight too much with the subject matter. Vs. accent.
Just my two cents!

9/20/09 @ 8:50 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Crab Cake (message) 834 posts, Busy bee

Argh! I love them all. Are you going to be able to re-use the fabric afterwards? That would be a big decision making factor for me. I’d buy the one I like the best, and make myself something from it (or send it to a crafty friend to turn it into something!). 3-3.5 yards is enough for a cute top. Or bag. Or lots of bags. Or pillows.

9/20/09 @ 9:28 pm (reply)

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Jennifer

I like Fiona too. It won’t compete with guests’ attire!

Red doesn’t look nice in black-and-white (it’s a muddy mid-grey) so I vote no to Pretty Please.

The large butterfly/flowers in Del Hi might look like they’re growing out of people’s heads.

Deer Valley is nice, but I still like the more consistent pattern of Fiona.

Your splurge fabric is nice too, but IMHO not worth the extra cost.

9/20/09 @ 10:16 pm (reply)

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KathyL

http://www.e-prairiegirls.com/index.php/Moda/M761-Golden-Yellow-Background-Cowgirls-Bark-Cloth/action/itemdetail/item_id/41825

this website has vintage cowboy theme material–check out their cottons!

9/20/09 @ 11:40 pm (reply)

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iviary (message) 189 posts, Blushing bee

If you have an ikea in your area, they have really interesting & pretty fabrics for very reasonable prices. I got a neat geometric green & white canvassy fabric for $.99 a yard from the bargain bin.

9/21/09 @ 12:24 am (reply)

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