Welcome my sweet Friends! Do you know what today is? It’s my birthday yippee! Do you know what month usually boasts the most births in the United States? No not September, it’s August, but pretty close! In my family, September is by far the busiest month for birthdays with me, my son, my sister, my dad, My grandfather (resting in peace now), my niece, and two nephews.
Anyway I wanted to put something fun together for my birthday, but I am way more excited about my next DIY adventure, so since it’s my birthday, can I just share that instead?
See this stack of fabric:
That’s four bolts of white bull denim washed and ready to go…for this…
The big brown beast!
I used to have white carpet and a couple of pairs of small sticky fingers roaming around, so the brown made sense. Now that I have my new hardwood floors (see them here), and the small sticky fingers are a bit bigger and much less sticky, I am ready to go lighter and tackle slipcovers for this big thang!
Although people say that a white slip-covered sofa is perfect when you have kids because you can wash the slip covers. There’s no way they’re easier than no maintenance because your sofa is the color of dirt.
So that’s how I’ll be spending my birthday and the next several days.
UPDATE: My slipcovers are done! See the big reveal here now!
If you missed my last birthday, you might enjoy this post I shared last year, Guess who’s turning…how old??, which is a fun look at 43 random facts about yours truly. 🙂
Hope you have a great day!
I’ll be back Thursday sharing what I made with these:
UPDATE: See what I made out of these treasures here now!
See you then!
XO,
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victoria says
Happy bithday ¡¡ I have already congrat you by facebook ( 6 hour time difference allows me to be always the first hahaha). I ‘ve already finished the slipcovers for my alpine attic (or garret) ( I dont know how the english word) so…”bon courage” as french say you have lot of work to do .. by the way , for those who have born in September ( me also the 3rd) people say we are “elegant, funny and beatufil ” ( and many other things not important) hahaha… HAVE A GOOD DAY
Christy K. James says
Thanks so much for the Birthday wishes, Victoria!! I’m thinking about stalling on the slip covers one more day and having an easy day today…we’ll see if I can hold out. 🙂
Linda says
“Happy Birthday to you! Happy Birthday to you….
Happy Birthday dear Christy….Happy BIrthday to you!
Hope your day is filled with joy and happiness!
Christy K. James says
Aww thank you so much, Linda!! XOXO
Nancy @ Artsy Chicks Rule says
Happy Birthday!! I sooo cannot wait to see it done! (and how you do it 😉 ) lol
Next up, mine! haha
xo
Nancy
Christy K. James says
Thanks, Nancy!! I wonder if you could use one of those spongy rug stopper things underneath to make one work on your leather sofa? That would be awesome! XO
Paula@SweetPea says
Happy Birthday, Christy!! I hope you have a wonderful day.
Christy K. James says
Thanks, Paula!! XO
Rose L. says
You recover furniture, too? What talent!
Christy K. James says
Ha ha I try 🙂
Norma says
Best wishes on your Birthday and always Christy!!! 🙂 Hope you’re having a wonderful day!
Christy K. James says
Thanks so much, Norma! 🙂
Diane Westbrook says
Happy, Happy Birthday!! Like you, we have loads of family birthdays in September…7 in fact! I applaud you on making covers for your (large!!) sofa…I hope you do a step by step. I need to do them for two chairs and am truly scared to try…BTW…put it off until tomorrow and enjoy the rest of the day!!
Christy K. James says
Thanks, Diane! I tried to find a step by step for a sectional slip cover and there isn’t much out there, so I just might have to share one. We’ll see how it goes. And I did take the day off LOL! 🙂
Heather @ Viral Upcycle says
Christy, I can’t wait to see the couch! Happy Birthday girl! My birthday was Sunday- 37. My son’s is the 23rd! I knew I liked you more for just your incredible DIYs ;). I really can’t get over your age! You don’t look a day over 25! What’s your secret? Have a great birthday. Oh and I’m curious what you’re going to do with the random wood.
Christy K. James says
Thanks, Heather! Isn’t it funny how you sync with people and then realize later that they are Virgos too…then you think, oh that’s why I like them so much! That happens all the time lol. Thanks for being so sweet about my age…I am definitely feeling it these days! 😉
Krista @ the happy housie says
Happy birthday dear friend!! I can’t wait to see that slipcover- you are one brave woman!!
Christy K. James says
Thanks, Krista! This has been on my wish list for a very long time…wish me luck, I think I’m going to need it!
Miguel Franco says
Happy Birthday Christy!
God bless you!
Enjoy your day.
Christy K. James says
Thanks so much, Miguel! XO
Catherine McD says
Happy happy B-Day Christy! May you have loads of health and happiness DIY’ing in the year ahead! You have guts tackling that huge couch, but I’ve seen you modifying it before with your no-fear attitude, so I’m sure it will treat you nicely again 😉 Looking forward to Thursday’s post!
Christy K. James says
Thank you, Catherine!! Yes chopping up the couch was a no fear moment for sure. Hopefully slip covers will be less daunting, we shall see! 🙂
Cheryl in Kansas says
Well happy birthday…..I had one yesterday…turned 65…..how did I get sooo old??? Good luck on the slipcovers! Enjoy your day!!!
Christy K. James says
Thank you, Cheryl and Happy belated Birthday to you!! XOXO
suzanne morse says
Firstly a very Happy Birthday to you…I just celebrated my 69th in August. Secondly, YOU ARE VERY BRAVE….I have almost the exact same sofa in a toast colored chenille and would love to make some but I don’t think I’ll have the nerve to start it….how many yards do you need for your sofa? I have been collecting all sorts of fabric, mostly shabby chic with roses, stripes etc all in the same color scheme for years and was going to use this to make a slip cover but the “chaise” part of the sofa really appears insurmountable…
Christy K. James says
Thank you, Suzanne! I have been putting this project off for far too long because it is very daunting. We’ll see how it goes though. I bet a slipcover made from the beautiful pieces you’ve collected would be lovely! I have purchased 32 yards, but I don’t think I’ll need that much. I’ll post those details if this works out. 🙂
Cheryl says
Happy Birthday Christy. Can’t wait to see the slip covers and what you made out of the wood pieces.
Christy K. James says
Thank you so much, Cheryl!! XO
Sally says
Happy birthday!!! Get that beast!! Xo
Christy K. James says
Ha ha thank you, Sally! XO
June G. says
Here’s wishing you the happiest of birthdays and all the stamina you’ll need to complete the slip cover!! Best to you!!
Christy K. James says
Thank you, June! I’ll need that stamina for sure! XO
Vivien says
Happy Birthday Christie, hope you have a lovely day and get spoiled rotten!
Christy K. James says
Thanks so much, Vivien! 🙂
Denise says
Happy, happy birthday!! Here’s to many, many more happy and healthy ones. I am so looking forward to your major project. After those floors — you can do anything!! Enjoy your day. Hugs — Denise
Christy K. James says
Aw thanks so much, Denise! 🙂
Christina says
Happiest Birthday Christy!!!! Wow, what a project!! Rock on!!! My first thought was about the image of washing an entire bolt of denim…….. then ironing it. lol I know you are going to do a stellar job of the covers and the brown beast will be a white knight. 🙂 Have a wonderful birthday every day!
Christy K. James says
Thank you, Christina! I am really excited about this project! I pulled the fabric out of the dryer and immediately rewrapped it onto the bolt, smoothing it as I went. Hoping that saved me from having to iron it. We shall see! XOXO
marilyn polifroni says
happy happy birthday !! have a fabulous day….
Christy K. James says
Thank you so much, Marilyn! XO
MrsSW says
Happy Birthday!
I’m looking forward o seeing the completed slipcovers. I certainly hope you will be giving a source for the fabric – and how you washed that many yards!
Sheila
Christy K. James says
Thank you, MrsSW! Details to come. 🙂
Rose says
Hope its not too late just got home, Happy Birthday Christy!!!
Christy K. James says
Perfect timing, Rose! I saw this just before I went to bed…thank you!! XO
Addie says
Happy Birthday!!!!!.
…and just because it is YOUR day….NO slacken!!! Let’s get those slip covers done! okay…we’ll give you 1 break for 15 minutes for cake & ice cream!!!!
I bet you asked for a new saw or a drill for your birthday or maybe a trip…..to Goodwill!!!!
Have a good one!!!!
Addie
Christy K. James says
Ha ha! I did slack…completely. No slacking today though! And no tools this time around, but I have asked for them before! Thanks for the bday wishes! 😀
Sue Farmer says
Christy, soooo sorry I missed your birthday. Just now am seeing this post. Hope you had a GREAT birthday and wish you all good things!!xoxo
Christy K. James says
No worries, Sue! My post was schedule to go out like usual, but I didn’t realize it never sent till later in the day, so it was sent late. I appreciate the sweet birthday wishes just the same though! 🙂 XOXO
Marie@The Interior Frugalista says
Happy Belated Birthday Christy! Hope yesterday was a fabulous day and you got spoiled rotten.
Wow, I’m impressed that you’re taking this mammoth project on! Good luck, have fun, and looking forward to the reveal!
Christy K. James says
Thanks for the Birthday wishes, Marie! I started on my sectional today woohoo! XO
Suzy @ Worthing Court says
Happy birthday, Christy! You sure know how to celebrate! LOL Good luck with the brown beast. It’s going to totally change the look of your room. Can’t wait to see!
Christy K. James says
Thank you, Suzy! I still have a few more days ahead on this project, but I am so excited to finally be tackling it! XO
Linda Petersen says
Happy Belated Birthday Christy! Sorry I missed your actual day~~~~ :(. Excited to see the sofa. It’s going to be gorgeous!!
XOXO
Christy K. James says
Thank you, Linda! My post went out later than usual, so no worries! I’ve been working on that big beast all day, but still have a few days to go I’m sure! XOXO