ironing board make-over

as a quilter, an iron board is a major must have in the studio....nothing i have just does one 'job' and my boring white iron board doubles as a desk surface when i LA. it's this large white elphant in the middle of the room 

frankly i was tired of looking at all my iron's spit stains...i've been just throwing random fabric pieces over it in an attempt to come to a better solution. i even washed it in a lazy attempt to face lift it....no go- now it's just whiter *sigh*

i found the perfect answer this weekend. i found a cute animal print that makes me smile and i made a 'slip cover' for my ironing board. no more boring white!!! it has an elastic waistband, so when i piece, i just pop it off and when i'm done, simply stretch it back on.....sweet!

i mean look at the elephant and try to tell me you didn't smile :) (if the elephant didn't do it- check out the monkeys) *giggle*

i liked the fabric so much i bought enough to make me two pillowcases..hey- if i play with my inner child during the day, she doesn't keep me up at night