Saturday, February 12, 2011

Project Run and Play: Week 5

It's week 5 of Project Run and Play! The theme for this week was Valentine's Day. I have to be honest I was already a little burnt out on the holiday since just finishing the LBB V-Day Collection so I decided to do something really fun and funky. So here it is:

The V-Graffiti Dress



For this outfit, I reclaimed fabric from a vintage-inspired floral sheet and used some leftover drapery lining for the underskirt:


I used several colors of fabric spray-paint, silk screening and marker graffiti to add color and design:



The dress is 2 layers on the bottom and a soft knit tank-style on top....


.....comfort is ALWAYS my first priority when dressing my daughter! She has to be able to run and play and not feel restricted.


I love how playful the outfit turned out.....it reminds me of something Betsey Johnson would wear:


Running and playing.....getting a photo with Boo actually in the frame can be hard!


I barely got this entry in on time.....I waited until the very last minute to make it and my sewing machine broke. I ended up having to borrow Lisa's!





I edited all these photos using a set of actions (Moxie & Blessings) I am testing for Paint the Moon! They will be available soon to purchase from her shop so keep on the lookout!



Please go over and support the contest this weekend and vote for your favorite design!


Check out my past designs in the competition too if you get a chance! This has been so much fun!

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22 comments:

  1. stephaniecorfeeFebruary 12, 2011 at 6:27 AM

    couldn't love a dress more. i thought this was the easiest vote (for me at least) so far : ) LOVE IT!!

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  2. KaseyFebruary 12, 2011 at 6:44 AM

    You are so talented. I love it!!

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  3. AshleyFebruary 12, 2011 at 7:13 AM

    I seriously LOVE this submission! Everything about it!!

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  4. The Sewing DorkFebruary 12, 2011 at 7:35 AM

    Wowee, that is really unique and eye catching!

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  5. Ana @ Don't Fear the RipperFebruary 12, 2011 at 7:38 AM

    I love how it turned out! So pretty and twirly! She seems to be having a great time in it.

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  6. Michelle {Daydream Believers}February 12, 2011 at 8:06 AM

    I just came from voting, oh my word, Ashley - this weeks dress is fabulous! SO fun! Boo is rockin' it in those photos! GREAT job! :)

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  7. AuroraFebruary 12, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    Love this dress...it turned out SO cute and funky and fun!!

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  8. MarjorieFebruary 12, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    Amazing! This is so freaking cute! Great job...again!

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  9. AnnelieseFebruary 12, 2011 at 10:29 AM

    Your best PR&P project yet! Super super cute!

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  10. 2 Giggle BoxesFebruary 12, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    LOVE this! It's adorable and so creative! Great job!
    Sarah

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  11. Soren Lorensen DesignFebruary 12, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    you seriously blew it out of the park this week. home run all the way. it's current, fresh, relevant, it's PERFECT!!!!!!!
    And seriously, the pix of sienna are stunning. though i am shocked she still fits into those boots!!!!

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  12. Erica @ Acire AdventuresFebruary 12, 2011 at 11:19 AM

    Ashley, I love your designs for Project Run & Play, they are always top-notch! The pictures of your daughter are always so amazing, and I LOVE how much personality she has in photos. Also, I love the vintage inspiration that always comes through in your designs, they are just fantastic. It makes me hope I have a little girl to sew for one day! :)

    You've definitely got my vote again this week!

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  13. KellyFebruary 12, 2011 at 2:31 PM

    Ashley this is soooooo awesome! As soon as I opened the page today I gasped. So crazy cute!

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  14. GroverFamilyFebruary 12, 2011 at 7:45 PM

    I love how fun this outfit looks! Really cute:)

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  15. Jaya PFebruary 12, 2011 at 10:07 PM

    amazing dress.. i love that you chose comfort and came through so amazingly! love the vintage floral of the skirt, adds a lot of sweetness to the sassy dress.

    excellent work!

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  16. Schauss Family HappeningsFebruary 13, 2011 at 6:49 AM

    LOVE IT! That is my favorite dress for far...

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  17. AnonymousFebruary 13, 2011 at 3:38 PM

    you're so good at making clothes, i wish you were my tailor!!!!and boo is sooo cute!!! this outfit is even more beautiful than the others...you always make amazing stuff!!!!

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  18. Jeff and ErinFebruary 13, 2011 at 3:44 PM

    OMGosh! I love it soooo much! You are amazing!

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  19. cnydalynnFebruary 13, 2011 at 5:22 PM

    This is def my favorite... so cute. I have to take this moment to BEG BEG BEG BEG PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE make a pattern for this. I love your other pattern I have and I know I would really enjoy this one!!! please for all of the loyal LBB lovers:)

    great, great job!

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  20. KurtzhalsFebruary 14, 2011 at 8:07 PM

    The dress is rad, we love it!
    DO NOT EVER EVER CUT BOO'S HAIR SHORT.
    EVER.

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  21. nannyismeFebruary 14, 2011 at 9:53 PM

    Love, love this dress. Are you thinking about doing a tutorial? If not, will you please consider. Love the graffiti look!

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  22. BeyondStitchesFebruary 18, 2011 at 5:10 AM

    To die for! Love it! And your daughter is so adorable!!

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