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
Adore all of these re-style projects! I also love the red dress on the mannequin!
Great work, you are so creative and inspiring!
xoxo
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Posted by: Jackie | February 03, 2011 at 03:52 PM
that doll house is ADORABLE!!!! i love this project :o)
xo.
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Posted by: tiffany. | February 03, 2011 at 04:09 PM
thanks for posting!! i love them all and glad you likie my lamp! :-)
Posted by: margot | February 03, 2011 at 04:19 PM
The inside of that dollhouse is SO AWESOME! That's like my childhood dream!
So glad I came across your blog! Looking forward to reading more!
Posted by: laurren | February 03, 2011 at 04:20 PM
I've been trying to think of ideas of what to do with the too-cute clothes my babies have outgrown. A few of them are too sweet to just donate. I think I might go with the kite idea! I was just going to do some boring cut-them-out-and-frame-them deal. This is MUCH more creative!
Posted by: Stacy | February 03, 2011 at 04:21 PM
I love seeing these! The kites are so fun and I love the dollhouse!
Posted by: Erin | February 03, 2011 at 04:27 PM
OMG I love that mannequin!! Where do you find them? I would love to find an $8 one.
Posted by: Jessica | February 03, 2011 at 04:28 PM
Wow, that mannequin turned out really cute. If I had seen one like that in a store for 8 bucks... I wouldn't have bought it. Before it looked somewhat... unstylish, to be honest.
Amazing what one can do out of ugly objects :D
Posted by: Mademoiselle Marie | February 03, 2011 at 04:31 PM
Thanks Elsie! I've been loving Project Restyle. It's my kind of thing, I love the 'push' to actually finish projects I've been putting off forever.
**I saw that doll house the other day and I am in love. Penelope would love love that.
And for real? That 80's mannequin was ridiculous but you made it look soooo pretty.
Posted by: Erin | February 03, 2011 at 04:34 PM
As quite a new follower I missed the dolls house before - LOVE!!
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Posted by: Blah Blah Becky | February 03, 2011 at 04:35 PM
More amazing re styles! I really love seeing these! More please... Xxx
Posted by: Danielle | February 03, 2011 at 04:40 PM
Oh, the dollhouse is ADORABLE!!!
Posted by: chinamommy | February 03, 2011 at 05:00 PM
Those kites just made my heart leap, they're way too cute! x
Posted by: nikki joy | February 03, 2011 at 05:15 PM
that dollhouse is sooo freaking cute!
Posted by: Josie | February 03, 2011 at 06:03 PM
So many great ideas! I am absolutely in love with the doll house!
Posted by: Please Note | February 03, 2011 at 06:16 PM
OMG, I literally just covered a mannequin in old book paper for Project ReStyle this week! Crazy!!! Will post pics soon... ♥
Posted by: Genevieve Gail | February 03, 2011 at 06:20 PM
Oh booo. I just threw out an old lamp shade. What is wrong with me? There are so many old doily's sitting in an inherited piece of old furniture currently in my possession. That could have been a great craft for this weekend!
Currently kicking myself.
Posted by: Amy | February 03, 2011 at 06:41 PM
I love the creativity. Restyling old or worn-out articles is such a great hobby. Saves money and is immensely satisfying! Clothes are particularly interesting. How many of us have thrown out an old, out-moded garment without even considering how it could be remade? A great place for inspiration!
Also loved the UP reference. That made my day.
Posted by: Audra Mae | February 03, 2011 at 07:02 PM
That Ms. Fairy (in the blue dress) is one talented bonnie lass! She can do it all! I recommend ya'll check out her blog... Puts me to shame every time I read it>>>TALENTED!
-Janette
http://janettethejongleur.blogspot.com
Posted by: Janette | February 03, 2011 at 07:06 PM
I love, love your mannequin! Thanks for showing off my fun little dollhouse..my little 2 year old is in heaven!:)
-kiki
http://kikicreates.blogspot.com/
Posted by: kiki comin | February 03, 2011 at 07:13 PM