I love a simple ReStyle with lots of visual impact and since my gold shoes ReStyle took three nights of painting and repainting I opted for a 1 hour project this time! Last week I purchased this 1980s black mannequin/display piece for $8. Everyone at the shop protested and said that I shouldn't have brought it back at all (we have too many mannequins as it is, but surprise-surprise... I couldn't resist! I saw this piece's ReStyle potential. For this ReStyle I simply covered the black display piece with book paper, using masking tape. It's a little tedious, but book paper is a theme in our shop so I knew it was the right choice for our space. After I felt like it was a really pretty piece and a great fit for my boutique, Red Velvet.
Here are my favorite ReStyles from other participants, via our Flickr group....
This dress ReStyle is very pretty.
This dreamy dollhouse is SO much fun.
Erin's kites made from unloved shirts in her own closet are really adorable!
and I simply ADORE Margot's Doily Lamp ReStyle.
Have a lovely, lovely day! Elsie
I would totally play with dolls again if I had that dollhouse. Adorable.
Posted by: Jana | February 03, 2011 at 07:42 PM
Ah! Those kites are gorgeous! I'd like to try my hand at making a few for our house. http://taliachristine.blogspot.com
Posted by: Talia Christine | February 03, 2011 at 07:53 PM
I so want that dolls house-it's adorable! And that's a brilliant idea making kites out of old dresses. So cute ( I love being a big kid! lol) :)
Posted by: Alli | February 03, 2011 at 08:27 PM
love the dress restyle. my mom has a bunch of old dresses that are that style that could probably be made cute.
Posted by: Bee | February 03, 2011 at 09:13 PM
Oh my gosh! Thanks so much for featuring my dress- you rock :)
Posted by: andrea | February 03, 2011 at 09:17 PM
Love the doll house, especially the interior! Such a great project!
Posted by: Rachel | February 03, 2011 at 11:22 PM
I love the kites. :)
Posted by: zelina | February 04, 2011 at 12:10 AM
What fun projects...I love before and afters. AND I WANT that doll house!!!!
Posted by: Iris | February 04, 2011 at 12:57 AM
it's so lovely
Posted by: thomas sabo charm | February 04, 2011 at 03:50 AM
Oh wow, I love them all, especially the kites!
Posted by: Lucy | February 04, 2011 at 03:53 AM
that dress really does loook amazing xxxxx
Posted by: kirsty | February 04, 2011 at 04:35 AM
Some great restyles im loving seeing what everyones is doing.
I did the same as the mannequin with an old mirror frame, i covered it with itailian newpaper from a trip to Venice, its such a great quick fix that looks cute :)
Zoe
http://blessedbeeapothecary.blogspot.com/
Posted by: zoe | February 04, 2011 at 04:39 AM
i to am a big fan of restyling...i work in a clothes shop and it really annoys me when people don't buy something due to a wrong length of dress or trousers, its like the easiest thing to change about a piece of clothing. Keep up the lovely work and showing others xxx
Posted by: Michaela | February 04, 2011 at 05:01 AM
Beautiful restyles!!!
Elsie i have something that you will really going to LOVE!!!
just follow this link..
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Posted by: ladybug | February 04, 2011 at 05:30 AM
The doll house!!!!!!! So very very nice!
feel inspired to make one my own!
xx
Annie
Posted by: Annie | February 04, 2011 at 08:08 AM
all these re-styles are amazing! you know, i've seen dresses like that at thrift stores, the ones that are sinfully ugly but have awesome prints. now i know what to do with them! <3
Posted by: Brittany | February 04, 2011 at 09:35 AM
Those are great! I love the dollhouse the most, I think. The kites are pretty awesome, too.
Posted by: Grace | February 04, 2011 at 09:57 AM
love the mannequin restyle...I just did a Before/After on mY blog this week, with a dresser...pls take a look
http://mysweetlifemimma.blogspot.com/2011/02/before-and-after-project.html
would love to hear what u think?
Posted by: mimma | February 04, 2011 at 10:42 AM
the mannequin restyle came out great - i love that yellow flower necklace! the "UP" dollhouse is definitely my favorite - its so adorable!!
http://www.thelateafternoon.com
Posted by: jaclyn | February 04, 2011 at 10:57 AM
I LOVE that dollhouse! I'm going to scour thrift stores for one.
Posted by: Emma | February 04, 2011 at 11:08 AM