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Grande Idees

September 7, 2011 By Spoonful of Sugar - 10 Comments

The latest issue of  Marie Claire Idees arrived in our mailbox last week. It never fails to impress us with its original ideas and projects. Here are some of our favourite projects from Issue 86.

Love this idea to recycle/repurpose knits by using sleeves to cover vases. This would be a fun idea for a party when you want some coordinated accents on your table.

This is a great idea to cut butterflies out of vintage wallpaper. This project reminds me of a book I read in high school for English Literature, The Collector (Back Bay Books). Love the different butterfly shapes used. This would also look great for a party. 

This is a super cute bib. Love the mother of pearl buttons used in the design and the red high chair.

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  1. two hippos says

    September 8, 2011 at 12:59 am

    a wall full of butterflies would be so beautiful!

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  2. shez says

    September 7, 2011 at 5:03 pm

    love these ideas Lisa and that bib is so cute

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  3. Katherine says

    September 7, 2011 at 5:31 pm

    Oh, that is one of my favourite magazines. It always shows such inspiring ideas. I really should subscribe!

    Have you earmarked a particular sweater you’re willing to cut up to cover a vase? ;o)

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  4. Ashleigh says

    September 7, 2011 at 6:49 pm

    Oh wow too many ideas!

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  5. Ulla says

    September 7, 2011 at 9:29 pm

    Hi! Thank’s for the lovely ideas!!! Love them.

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  6. Kirsty@Bonjour says

    September 7, 2011 at 10:13 pm

    Got my copy first 😉

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  7. Patchwork and Play says

    September 7, 2011 at 10:15 pm

    I bought a copy of this magazine while I was in France in July and still love looking through the pages. I wish I could work out how to subscribe, but my high school French is rubbish!

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  8. Simone de Klerk says

    September 7, 2011 at 11:05 pm

    What a lovely magazine. I love the little butterfly on the tale of the dear. Such great detail.

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  9. Bela says

    September 8, 2011 at 5:35 am

    Dear Lisa, it is a pitty we do not have access to this magazine around here. I had the pleasure of buying an edition while traveling abroad and I really keep it safe and sound!!
    The butterflies are my favorite today! Wonderful!! Thanks a lot for sharing these images!!!
    Love, Bela

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