tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30217456659688688042024-03-05T04:38:06.640-06:00Sweet SomedayAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17888315689185907299noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3021745665968868804.post-43952562820638769392013-06-29T12:23:00.002-05:002013-06-29T12:23:14.548-05:00DIY Pallet Dog GateMy boyfriend and I acquired two dogs a few months ago from a family member who passed away. We LOVE them, but quickly discovered that if they get anywhere near an open door, they will RUN! Also, anytime they get out of sight in the house, they try to mark their territory. So we decided that we needed a gate to keep them in a more confined area of the house but still have more freedom than being stuck in their kennel all the time. (Also we're lucky enough to have a fenced-in backyard so they get to run free every time they're outside.) So, with all the awesome pallet projects out there, we figured we could make a dog gate out of a pallet. It's pretty easy, as long as you have some basic carpentry skills and tools. Here's what we did:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Get a couple pallets. I think we used three total.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pull them apart with a claw hammer or crow bar or similar.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tie up your puppies while you're working so they don't escape.<br />(Apologies for the huge mess in the basement.)</td></tr>
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The next few steps seem to be lost - I'm not good at photo-documenting everything. Anyway, the next part is the carpentry. Measure the space where you want your gate to fit and build a frame for your fence/gate that will fit. Measure twice, cut once! Always. You'll probably make that out of the frame part of the pallet, not the actual pallet boards. You'll probably want to make a spot for hinges and a swinging door - be sure to leave enough clearance for it to actually swing open (we learned this the hard way). You'll also have to make sure you have a way to attach your gate to whatever wall/surface you're using. We made some braces to go over the two corners of the walls where it would be attached. After you have your frame made, cut your pickets out of the pallet boards. Sand them lightly to smooth them out, but not too much if you want to keep the rustic look. Now, back to the pictures: <br /><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Paint your pickets in whatever colors you'd like! We used some extra paint<br />from when we painted the walls of the house. I used a dry brush technique<br />and only put on one light coat for the shabby-chic look.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Put your frame in place (see the bracket I was talking about on the left side?).<br />Then attach your pickets however you'd like.<br />We also used some cheap upholstery fabric from the thrift store on the sides<br />and bottom to try to avoid scratching the floor.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Attach all of your pickets and a latch to keep the door closed!<br />You can do pickets on just one side or both - this picture shows only one<br />side done but we added pickets to the other side later.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Your puppies will still love you, even from behind their new gate.</td></tr>
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The dogs are much easier to contain with the gate, and they still have quite a bit of freedom. And we have a stylin' gate, rather than just using a plain baby gate or something. Pallet love + puppy love!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17888315689185907299noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3021745665968868804.post-71299496913731349092013-05-11T12:45:00.002-05:002013-05-11T12:48:52.271-05:00Spring Fashion PinspirationHi friends, it seems I haven't been blogging again! I think part of the problem is that I'm not sure what I want this blog to be about. I have a weird desire to be a fashion blogger (as noted by my multiple posts on clothes and fashion, including this one), but I really don't have the photography skills and equipment to pull that off. I want to be a DIY/tutorial-creating blogger (as seen in many of my other posts) but I get irritated if I have to explain/photograph every step of a project. It seems to ruin my creative process a lot of the time! I also want to promote my and others' Etsy shops (as I have), but I don't want my blog to become a huge advertisement. Soooo... I'm still trying to figure out what I would most enjoy sharing, and what people would most enjoy reading. Today, I'm sharing an inspiration outfit from Pinterest, and how I recreated it! I'm weirdly proud of this outfit because so many parts of it are trendy (mint, skinnies, stripes, neon) and I've never been confident with pulling off trends. But this outfit I love.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Inspiration: <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/53339576809173692/">Pinterest</a><br />
The link leads to a blog in another language, so I'm not sure where her pieces are from.<br />
Mine were all purchased on sale:<br />
Mint jeans: <a href="http://www.jcpenney.com/dotcom//jeans-/ana-premium-skinny-jeans--petites/prod.jump?ppId=pp5002610099&N=139 508 4294964205&searchTerm=mint+jeans&topDim=Brand&topDimvalue=a.n.a&dimCombo=Brand%7CGender%7CItem+Type%7C&dimComboVal=a.n.a%7Cwomen%7Cskinny%7C&currentDim=Item+Type&currentDimVal=skinny&catId=SearchResults">JC Penney (a.n.a. brand)</a> (current clearance for $14)<br />
Striped tank: LOFT (clearance for $10)<br />
Cardigan: JC Penney (clearance for $4)</td></tr>
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Along with the rest of the bloggy/Etsy world, I've become obsessed with the color mint. And stripes. I think that's why I love this outfit so much. And the pop of bright pink is fun too. Also, I wore this with black heels, but it could also easily go with flats. In the inspiration photo, she's wearing nude heels. <br />
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View my <a href="http://pinterest.com/sweetsomeday/clothes-shoes/">pinterest style page</a> for more inspiration outfits! And wish me luck with finding a clearer direction for my blog!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17888315689185907299noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3021745665968868804.post-15302037258913932662013-03-31T19:41:00.003-05:002013-03-31T19:41:46.039-05:00Book Cover Chandelier (Revisited)Oops, I've gotten behind on my blogging schedule again! I just wanted to share that I have finally found a home for my <a href="http://sweetsomedaylove.blogspot.com/2012/04/book-cover-chandelier.html" target="_blank">book cover chandelier</a>, which I first wrote about <a href="http://sweetsomedaylove.blogspot.com/2012/04/book-cover-chandelier.html" target="_blank">here</a>. It is happily installed and functional in my little corner nook in my bedroom!<br />
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DIY love! And if you are interested in making anything out of Reader's Digest Condensed Books (they have the prettiest covers!), check out my pinterest board dedicated solely to that topic: <a href="http://pinterest.com/sweetsomeday/reader-s-digest-condensed-book-love/" target="_blank">Reader's Digest Condensed Book LOVE!</a> So many ideas for using those sweet books!Sarah Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09567446080885619248noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3021745665968868804.post-32952624465847531922013-03-18T18:07:00.000-05:002013-03-18T18:07:15.314-05:00Skirt to dress refashion!I've been reading up on refashioning clothes lately - I'm especially loving this blog: <a href="http://refashionista.net/" target="_blank">ReFashionista</a>! She takes the most horrible thrift store clothes and makes them into gorgeous, trendy outfits! I happened to get a sewing machine for Christmas and I finally got it set up - I've done a little sewing before, but usually with intense guidance from a skilled sewer - now I'm learning to do it on my own! So anyway, here's a piece that Jillian (the <a href="http://www.refashionista.net/" target="_blank">ReFashionista</a>) did that inspired my own!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Inspiration <a href="http://refashionista.net/2012/05/14/day-317-rose-garden-dress/" target="_blank">HERE</a>!</td></tr>
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Here's the skirt that I started out with:<br />
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Seeing what it might look like as a dress:</div>
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What I did next:<br />To be honest, I didn't initially plan to have it be a halter top. First, I took it in a little bit in hopes that it would fit me as a strapless dress. That helped. (Although the pattern in the back looks kinda wonky where I took it in.) Then I folded the dress and made a diagonal cut to make the "high-low" style I was after. I hemmed that, which proved a little difficult for me. (Remember, I'm not an experienced sewer. Also, I didn't have any pins on hand. Just don't look at the final hem closely.) Then I decided that I wasn't comfortable with the strapless part - it just wasn't staying as snugly as I'd like. So I took the scraps that I cut off the bottom, pieced together a halter strap, and sewed in on (just like in the inspiration piece). Below is the result!</div>
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Ironically, as I type this, I'm home from work due to a snow day (our roads are literally closed, no travel permitted, not common here in Minnesota), so it'll be awhile before I get to wear this in public. Also, as you can see, I managed to get a picture that I took with my phone properly rotated! HOORAY! I rotated it in picmonkey and that seemed to stick, unlike when I rotated it with my computer's software. And below is my first picmonkey collage:</div>
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Sarah Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09567446080885619248noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3021745665968868804.post-29360951605134527992013-03-10T15:26:00.001-05:002013-03-10T15:26:21.517-05:00Winter/Spring Fashion Finds!So, as I've mentioned before, I tried <a href="https://stitchfix.com/users/signup/?referrer_id=3018708" target="_blank">StitchFix</a> a couple times, <a href="http://www.sweetsomedaylove.blogspot.com/2012/08/fun-fashion-finds-part-1-of-2.html" target="_blank">here</a> and <a href="http://www.sweetsomedaylove.blogspot.com/2012/09/stitch-fix-box-2.html" target="_blank">here</a>. It was really fun to have someone else pick out items for me and have them delivered to my door! However, I've kinda decided (at least for now) that StitchFix isn't for me. The prices are just a little too high for me, especially for trendy items that I don't see myself wearing for years and years. I decided that shopping the sales at my usual stores is a better bet. Here's what I've found over the past few months!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">JC Penney scores - Three sweaters for $19 total.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">oldnavy.com LOVE! Dress, pants, tank, and belt for $48 total. (30% off coupon code and free shipping helped!)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Target clearance section - most of these items were 70% off - three tops and a skirt for $26 total.</td></tr>
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Here's some quick math before I show you how I styled the pieces - $93 for all eleven pieces! That's about half what I would pay for five pieces in a StitchFix. And most of them will carry me through the end of winter and into spring. Win/win.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Here's the OldNavy dress how I've been wearing it for winter. (Still available <a href="http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=3885000020000&cid=69248&locale=en_US" target="_blank">here</a> but only in black.) I'm wearing the OldNavy tank underneath for a little more coverage. (The dress does have a slip/liner included but it's a little low-cut.) Leggings/jeggings and boots. Oh, and the OldNavy belt too. It was a little shapeless otherwise. I sized down per the reviews and it fits just right.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Side view - longer in the back.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Here's how I plan to wear it this spring, whenever that arrives - rolled up sleeves and sandals.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">As I was changing into the OldNavy jeans (a few colors/sizes still available <a href="http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=3295250220800&cid=85744&locale=en_US" target="_blank">here</a>), I wondered if the dress would work as a shirt if I tucked it in - kinda like it!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Here's how I've been wearing them this winter - cozy tops and tall boots.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Here's one of the JCPenney sweaters (similar style <a href="http://www.jcpenney.com/dotcom/ana-thermal-stitch-tunic-sweater/prod.jump?ppId=pp5001840438&catId=cat100590008&deptId=dept20021210041&N=100590010&extDim=true&topDim=Categories&topDimvalue=sweaters+&dimCombo=Categories%7C&dimComboVal=sweaters+%7C&currentDim=Categories&currentDimVal=sweaters+" target="_blank">here</a>) - styled cozy and comfy!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dressed it up a little bit for the office.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Here's how I styled the other JCPenney cardigan for the office. (I wore a striped sleeveless top that I got on clearance at LOFT underneath!) I wore this on Valentine's Day - still professional with a touch a bright pink!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Here's the white cardigan with the same outfit. I actually bought this at full-price ($15 - available <a href="http://www.jcpenney.com/dotcom/gifts/for-her/tops/jcp%25e2%2584%25a2-cardigan/prod.jump?ppId=pp5002250703&catId=cat100210007&deptId=dept20000013&dimCombo=null&dimComboVal=null&cmJCP_C=labeled&cmJCP_T=XGN3" target="_blank">here</a>) because I wanted to have a basic white cardigan on hand. (p.s. I had a $10 off coupon for JCPenney and the other two sweaters were $7 each, so that's what took my total price down so low.)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I love having a cardigan to go with a sleeveless dress in the summer!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I love the pink and grey cardigan with this strapless dress for spring.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Rockin' the Target skirt and top for spring. These are two items that I probably wouldn't have normally purchased, but was able to get them for a good price (less than $10 each) so I decided to give them a try. I wore the OldNavy tank under the colorful top.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I tried adding the Target sweater, a belt, tights, and boots for a winter look, but I'm not crazy about it. A little too much going on in one outfit.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Here's a more appropriate way to wear the sweater. I love the colors in the stripes - some of my favorites so it'll go with a lot of my tees and tanks - easy to grab when I don't know how warm/cold it's going to be.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dressing it up just a little bit with the OldNavy belt and heels.</td></tr>
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That's it for my recent fashion finds! I think going this route is the best for me. I think my favorite shopping place is oldnavy.com - I like to search by what's on clearance, add my favorites to my cart, and then wait for a 30% off coupon code to come out. As long as your order is over $50, you get free shipping, and you can send back anything you don't want for free! <br />
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Which look did you like the best? Where do you shop for bargain fashion finds?Sarah Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09567446080885619248noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3021745665968868804.post-77807158083484658272013-03-09T18:01:00.001-06:002013-03-09T18:01:32.863-06:00To-Do ListHello! I realized that it's been a week since my curtain rod post and I'm trying to stick to my plan to post at least once a week. I had originally planned to get a fashion post done in time, but I didn't get it together. I'm still hoping to post it tomorrow, but I thought I'd throw in a quick post now to stay on track.<br />
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I bought a book awhile ago called <a href="http://www.amazon.com/To-Do-List-Buying-Finding-Reveal/dp/1416534695/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1362873583&sr=8-1&keywords=to-do+list+sasha+cagen" target="_blank">To-Do List by Sasha Cagen</a>. It's kind of a coffee table book - a book of all kinds of lists submitted by different people, usually with short narratives describing the list further, why it was written, etc. It's actually a really interesting book, but I usually just pick it up and read a few lists and put it back down, but I spent over an hour flipping through it today.<br />
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Then I was motivated to make my own list. Mine was a list of goals, or things to accomplish. I separated into a bunch of areas of my life, such as: relationship, friends, work, family, health, hobbies, financial, etc. Each category has about three or four goals under it - twelve categories in all! That's a lot of goals, and I'm not saying I'll be able to complete all of them, but it definitely helps me organize my thoughts on focus on what my true goals are.<br />
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What kind of goals would you put on your list?Sarah Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09567446080885619248noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3021745665968868804.post-15879749675561136372013-03-02T13:06:00.003-06:002013-03-02T13:06:21.651-06:00DIY Curtain Rods: Complete!We finally got our curtain rods finished and hung last night - LOVE them!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The after - real curtains on real curtain rods!</td></tr>
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Here are the steps along the way:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Scrounge up some old tension rods from a closet and hang ratty blankets<br />as curtains in your new bedroom. Live this way for a few months.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Buy some curtains you like on sale. Thread them onto the tension rods.<br />A step up from the blankies in the windows but still not there yet.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Find a curtain rod you like and get inspired - read my post <a href="http://www.sweetsomedaylove.blogspot.com/2013/02/curtain-rods-inspiration.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Do a google search and realize you can use electrical conduit for curtain rods.<br />Awesome blog post about it <a href="http://www.lovelyetc.com/2012/10/the-cheapest-diy-curtain-rods-ever.html" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
We got a 10-foot length of 3/4" conduit for just over $3.00<br />Cut your conduit to the size that you need. Wear your safety googles!<br />If you don't have a saw, talk nicely to them at the store - they might do it for you!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Find some rad curtain rod brackets at your local thrift store.<br />.79 for a set of four - just what I needed.<br />MAKE SURE THEY'RE THE RIGHT SIZE - these were<br />actually too small and I had to sand them down.<br />If you can't find any thrift brackets, read this <a href="http://www.lovelyetc.com/2012/10/the-cheapest-diy-curtain-rods-ever.html" target="_blank">blog post</a><br />
again to find out what cheap hardware to buy.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pick out something to use as finials at the ends of your curtain rods.<br />I found these rail collars on sale for $2.49 each.<br />You could use drawer knobs, decorative balls, etc.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Spray everything with your <a href="http://www.menards.com/main/paint/paint/spray-paint/specialty-finishes/rust-oleum-universal-spray-oil-rubbed-bronze/p-1857092-c-8046.htm" target="_blank">oil rubbed bronze spray paint</a>, about $7.00.<br />
Or any spray paint of your choosing - you won't use the whole can!<br />Ignore the mess in the background.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Next, install! You'll need a piece of dowel or scrap of wood to attach your <br />finials to the ends of the curtain rod. We used some plywood, <br />cut down to fit snugly inside the rod and the end of the finial.<br />(See the plywood pieces on the bottom left.)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Enjoy your new curtain rods that look quite similar to the inspiration!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Curtain rod love - and for about half the price - $21.00 vs. $42.00.<br />And that's for two curtain rods - one for each window in the bedroom.<br />This way, we were also able to pick the paint color we painted AND<br />pick a heftier rod to go along with the large grommets on the curtains.</td></tr>
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And that is the end of my DIY curtain rod story! If you're doing this yourself, I'd love to see your results and/or answer any questions.<br />
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Now if only I can figure out how to rotate my photos. Seriously. I feel like a 4-year-old would be able to answer this, but I can't get it to work. I take a picture on my iphone and it appears on my computer photo stream via the icloud. I open up the photos to look at them and rotate them as needed and save. They are rotated correctly on the computer screen! Then when I upload them to the blog, they're not rotated! And I can't figure out a way to rotate within Blogger. Anyone who can help me solve this problem will be my life hero.Sarah Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09567446080885619248noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3021745665968868804.post-88079336273266024392013-02-23T12:50:00.000-06:002013-02-23T12:50:26.636-06:00Curtain Rods: The InspirationI recently got some curtains for the master bedroom, which meant taking down the stylin' blankets we had hanging in the windows before. Nice. However, now we have thin tension rods fitted into the window frame and bowing under the weight of the new curtains. Not the best look. So my boyfriend and I went to our local home improvement store (<a href="http://www.menards.com/main/home.html" target="_blank">Menards!</a> If you live in the midwest and you're not shopping there, it's time to start!) and looked for some curtain rods. Here are the ones we found that we liked:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">So much classier than the current look. For sale <a href="http://www.menards.com/main/window-treatments/drapery-hardware/bcl-drapery-hardware-wire-twist-curtain-rod-5-8-diameter-pole/p-1870712-c-9260.htm" target="_blank">here</a>.</td></tr>
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The only problem is that they didn't have the color we wanted, oil rubbed bronze, to match the rest of our fixtures and such. Black was the best option, and I think it would've looked okay because our curtains have some black in them. Otherwise we'd have to paint them to get the oil rubbed bronze look. The regular price is $24.99 and the online sale price is $20.74. I realize that this is actually a pretty decent price for curtain rods, but it seemed like a waste to drop almost $50 to hang curtains on two windows. So, I did a google search for ideas and some bargain shopping and figured out how to make them in a similar look for about half the price. And with this approach, I can paint them oil rubbed bronze (or whatever color I want!).<br />
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They're still a work in progress, so no promises yet, but I'm hoping to have a finished product to share within a week or so! Fingers crossed!Sarah Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09567446080885619248noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3021745665968868804.post-21799350029106469662013-02-18T18:36:00.001-06:002013-02-18T18:36:25.735-06:00Pillow CasesI haven't been blogging much lately. I always feel like I have to have some big project completed and awesome pictures to accompany it, and that just never seems to happen. However, I've decided to commit to blogging at least once a week, even if I don't have any awesome pictures to share or any projects finished. Just to say hello and maybe to share something that made me smile! So here's what made me smile this weekend:<br />
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We acquired a couple sets of sheets recently from a family friend, but they didn't come with pillow cases. We did a little shopping around and discovered that buying pillow cases separately is kind of expensive. That's why I was thrilled when I find these king-size cases on clearance for $8.08 a set. WIN! They're different from the sheet colors, but a nice complement. And they're super-soft.<br />
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I also found some clothes on clearance at Target too! I'm hoping to do a fashion post in the near future, so I'll share then! I've found great deals at Old Navy, Target, AND JC Penney in the past month or so.<br />
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That's all I've got. Wish me luck on my goal to write at least once a week!Sarah Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09567446080885619248noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3021745665968868804.post-69861957437281890322013-02-11T19:36:00.002-06:002013-02-11T19:37:14.116-06:00Challenge x2! Wine Cork Heart!A good challenge is apparently the only thing that gets me to write a new blog! Luckily I've been wanting to make a wine cork heart for awhile and I had two challenges to enter with my completed project! (Also, I was determined to complete it in time for Valentine's Day!<br />
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Challenge 1: Upcyclers' Creativity Challenge! One of my faves, of course. Last time I entered was back in September, <a href="http://sweetsomedaylove.blogspot.com/2012/09/diy-womens-t-shirt-dress.html" target="_blank">here</a>. This entry is for the January/February challenge, as described by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/thewoodenbee" target="_blank">The Wooden Bee</a>: "The medium is.... WINE CORKS! :) I bet many of you are not surprised. I am a HUGE wine cork upcycler. Champagne corks, synthetic corks, or any cork material will be expected!!!" Check out our team <a href="http://www.etsy.com/teams/6610/upcyclers" target="_blank">here</a> and the pinterest board for all entries <a href="http://pinterest.com/upcyclers/upcyclers-creative-challenge/" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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Challenge 2: Pinstrosiversary Challenge! <a href="http://pinstrosity.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Pinstrosity</a> is an awesome blog - kind of like snopes for pinterest. Or maybe mythbusters for pinterest. People send in stories problems that they have with pinned projects and the authors often make comments or try to help figure out what went wrong and if it's even possible to make it right. Very entertaining! I wish I could be friends with the two girls that run it. They are coming up on the first anniversary of their blog and decided to do something fun: "We've been putting our heads together to try and figure out just what we wanted
to do in celebration of the "big day". We're always encouraging you to get out
there and to actually do what you have pinned...so we thought we'd give you
extra incentive. How about this...you actually do something you have pinned and
that enters you in a drawing for a cool prize? I like that idea. Don't you?" Why YES, I do! Check out the full description and all entries <a href="http://pinstrosity.blogspot.com/2013/01/the-upcoming-pinstrosiversary.html" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
So, I'm double-dipping on the challenge entries! Here we go:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The inspiration: <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/53339576807393247/" target="_blank">Ombre Cork Heart</a></td></tr>
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So, first I had to collect corks. Lots and lots of corks. A few people helped save them for me and luckily I have a few people in my life who love wine. So, I was pretty positive I had enough corks, and again, I wanted to get this done in time. I cut out a heart out of thin wood in the shop - it took a few tries to get the right size and I was still short a few corks. That's when I broke an upcyclers' rule: I used some new corks. My boyfriend's lovely father bottles wine as a hobby and supplied me with some corks. I justified it by remembering that I needed some plain ones for the top (lightest ombre shade) of the heart. Another issue was that I didn't have nearly enough of the wine-stained corks. Obviously I drink too much white wine. So I used some food coloring to give them more color. However, they turned out a little bright-ish, so I toned them down with a brown stamp pad. The gluing wasn't too bad - I used a tacky wood glue which worked great and is holding up awesome so far! Here are some pictures of my process:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Oops - out of focus. But I just globbed some tacky wood glue on the bottom<br />
and where it would be touching the other corks. Very scientific.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I had to trim some down with a razor blade so they would lay flat.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And here it is! The first thing I see as I come up the stairs into my house!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Close up of my favorite cork in the bunch! A campagne cork from a bottle<br />
of Dom Perignon - my boyfriend and I won this from our "Locals Card"<br />
from our favorite pizza place! We cashed it in on the day we closed on<br />
our house. <3</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Not quite the same ombre effect as the original, but I still love it!</td></tr>
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Sarah Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09567446080885619248noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3021745665968868804.post-87788251835163023952012-12-11T09:57:00.001-06:002012-12-11T09:57:37.888-06:00Oil-Rubbed Bronze Outlet Covers!I BOUGHT A HOUSE at the end of October! Incidentally, that's about the same time I stopped blogging. We've been busy cleaning, painting, replacing flooring, and packing to move - all DIY (mostly by my boyfriend and his dad) so it was pretty time consuming. We're hoping to actually move this weekend!<br />
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I haven't done a lot of DIY projects myself yet, but I did buy four cans of oil-rubbed bronze spray paint with plans to repaint all of the shiny brass fixtures that came came with the house. When we were taking down all of the outlet covers and light switch covers in prep to paint, we realized that they were all a little grimy and mismatched. So I decided to spray those too - love how they turned out. They make the house look much richer.<br />
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A few tips if you're going to do this yourself:<br />- remove any dirt or grime, then lightly sand and wipe down with a cloth before spraying.<br />- spray sparingly! Several light coats are better than one heavy coat. I have a horrible relationship with spray paint and often end up overspraying. This causes the paint to crackle - then you have to let it dry, resand, and start over. Not fun.<br />- spray the screws too or they won't match. I poked them all through a sheet of newspaper and gave them all a couple coats.<br />
- I've never done this before, so no promises on how these hold up. So far so good, but I haven't even lived in the house yet, so who knows.<br />
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My next DIY project is finding a way to use up the scraps remaining from our laminate floor installation. I hope the next update comes in less than two months this time!Sarah Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09567446080885619248noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3021745665968868804.post-29457094721960408522012-10-19T22:45:00.001-05:002012-10-19T22:46:32.119-05:00No-Sew Upcycled Denim BraceletThis month's upcyclers' creativity challenge item was simple: "OLD PAIR OF JEANS!"<br />
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<a href="http://sweetsomedaylove.blogspot.com/2012/09/diy-womens-t-shirt-dress.html" target="_blank">September 2012</a><br />
<a href="http://sweetsomedaylove.blogspot.com/2012/08/upcyclers-creativity-challenge-august.html" target="_blank">August 2012</a><br />
<a href="http://sweetsomedaylove.blogspot.com/2012/07/upcyclers-creativity-challenge-july.html" target="_blank">July 2012</a><br />
<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/102284597/votive-candle-holders-decorated-with" target="_blank">June 2012</a><br />
<a href="http://sweetsomedaylove.blogspot.com/2012/05/after-pictures-walkman-purse.html" target="_blank">May 2012</a></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Inspiration: This awesome book given to me by a dear friend - 99 ideas for upcycling jeans! Amazing! I pretty much picked the easiest one because I was feeling lazy, but I plan to try out many more in the future.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Here's the idea I picked. I altered it a little. They recommended cutting an empty water bottle to get your bracelet form.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I found a pair of old, raggedy, dirty, too-small jeans, and the cardboard center ring from a roll of tape that I had been conveniently saving for bracelet-making!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I superglued one end down with gel superglue and then started wrapping my denim strip around the cardboard ring. I glued down the other end when I got to it. You could also probably use hot glue.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">It looked a little bland when I finished, so I cut some strips from this old t-shirt that I was originally planning to use for a scarf. I glued and wrapped those too, and added a red button.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I'm planning to wear it over sweaters this fall/winter.</td></tr>
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I just love these challenges, not only because it forces me to think outside of my usual comfort zone, but because I get to see everyone else's awesome ideas too! Check out <a href="http://www.etsy.com/teams/6610/upcyclers" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cc3300;">Team
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Sarah Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09567446080885619248noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3021745665968868804.post-61466586178377043822012-10-14T13:40:00.000-05:002012-10-14T13:40:20.586-05:00DIY Washer NecklaceThis project isn't actually complete yet, but it appears to be in the pictures, so I'm going to share it now! I found <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/53339576807601736/" target="_blank">this pin</a> about making a washer necklace. Really cute. I followed the instructions, using a mustard yellow nail polish that I got at the dollar store to paint the washers. Then I connected all the washers with jump rings, in the same configuration as the tutorial. Very proud of my work, I picked up the necklace to find all of the washers folding in on each other and flipping over to reveal the unpainted side. I don't have a picture of the <a href="http://pinstrosity.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">pinstrosity</a>, but it was not cute. So, I took it apart and connected the rings in a long row instead. Not quite the look I was originally going for, but it still turned out to be a fun necklace:<br />
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<br />After I wore it, I realized that the washers still tend to flip themselves over, so I'm going to have to take it apart again and paint the backs of the washers. I hope I get to it soon because this was intended to be a fall necklace!Sarah Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09567446080885619248noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3021745665968868804.post-84612301512310457962012-09-28T10:46:00.000-05:002012-09-28T10:46:05.211-05:00Stitch Fix: Box #2!I shared briefly about my first <a href="http://stitchfix.com/users/signup/?referrer_id=3018708" target="_blank">Stitch Fix</a> experience <a href="http://sweetsomedaylove.blogspot.com/2012/08/fun-fashion-finds-part-1-of-2.html" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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Well, I decided that I could plan for one <a href="http://stitchfix.com/users/signup/?referrer_id=3018708" target="_blank">Stitch Fix</a> per season, so here's what I got in my fall fix!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Even though I'm frowning in the picture, I actually loved this top. It was very comfy and fit well, and I loved the colorblocking. However, it was $88. Way too much for me to spend on one top. I'm hoping I can DIY something similar, using strategies similar to my <a href="http://sweetsomedaylove.blogspot.com/2012/09/diy-womens-t-shirt-dress.html" target="_blank">t-shirt dress</a>, perhaps.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The sleeves were way long, but I kind of liked the scrunched look.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I decided to keep the necklace ($33) and have been wearing it often already!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Next up - this weird blouse for $70. I wasn't sure about it at first.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">It's a hi-lo style, so it's long in the back. The longer I had it on, the more I liked it. Not my typical style, but part of the point of <a href="http://stitchfix.com/users/signup/?referrer_id=3018708" target="_blank">Stitch Fix</a> is to help you break out of your style shell!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I wore my next two items together - this bright blouse and blue cardigan. I loved how they looked together. The cardigan would've been a great piece for my wardrobe, but since it was $64, I figured I could get something similar much cheaper at a local store.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Here's the blouse by itself. It was way too big and flowy untucked, but I'm not sure it looks great tucked in, either. I'm still learning how to tuck in shirts properly without feeling like I'm in the 80s or 90s.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Here it is untucked. Simply too big - I needed a smaller size. So, although I loved the style and colors of the shirt, I did not buy it for $65. Also, since this is my fall fix, I didn't really feel like investing in a springy blouse.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I belted the blouse later and liked it even more. However, I still didn't think it was worth the investment. It did open my eyes to this style that I wouldn't have tried before.</td></tr>
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So, lesson learned: <a href="http://stitchfix.com/users/signup/?referrer_id=3018708" target="_blank">Stitch Fix</a> may be too expensive for me. This is where you can help! If you click <a href="http://stitchfix.com/users/signup/?referrer_id=3018708" target="_blank">here</a> (or any of my other <a href="http://stitchfix.com/users/signup/?referrer_id=3018708" target="_blank">Stitch Fix</a> links), you will be using my referral ID to sign up and I will get a $25 credit! (Then you'll get your own link to give out to family and friends so you can get your own credits. Win/win!)<br />
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On the other hand, I have found one item in each of my fixes that I've been able to keep, so I may try it again this winter, even if I don't manage to collect any credit. We'll see! If nothing else, it's fun to try on expensive, stylish clothes that I wouldn't have picked out myself!Sarah Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09567446080885619248noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3021745665968868804.post-53732671137699224482012-09-16T16:41:00.001-05:002012-09-16T16:41:50.495-05:00DIY Women's T-Shirt Dress!Here's the project I made for September's Upcyclers Creativity Challenge. Check out my <a href="http://sweetsomedaylove.blogspot.com/2012/08/upcyclers-creativity-challenge-august.html" target="_blank">August post</a>, which also includes links to all the previous challenges that I have participated in. Here is the description of this month's challenge: "for this month the medium
will be a t shirt. You can use any and every part of the t shirt.
Nothing is off limits here. :) There are so many things you can do to upcycle a t shirt, and I can't wait to see what everyone comes up with!" <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Here are the shirts I gathered for my project:<br />Some old shirts of mine, a garage sale find, and a couple thrift store scores.</td></tr>
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I combined two <a href="http://pinterest.com/sweetsomeday/" target="_blank">pins</a> that I have been looking at for a long time to create my project. I'm so happy I had an excuse to realize them! The first was <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/53339576806314505/" target="_blank">this one</a>, an adorable upcycled little girls' t-shirt dress, that I wanted to make in an adult size.<br /><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">from: http://www.iammommahearmeroar.net/</td></tr>
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The next one was <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/53339576806911220/" target="_blank">this one</a>, a super cool and modern dress from Anthropologie. It was originally priced at $268, yeah RIGHT, so I was convinced to find a way to DIY it. (It's on sale for $69.95 now, which is a huge improvement, but still out of my budget.) I can't figure out how to post the picture of that one, but <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/product/clothes-dress-by-style/24642167.jsp" target="_blank">click here</a> to check it out.<br /><br />So, I wanted my dress to be a little more grown-up than the kiddie one, but I didn't have the right supplies to make it as uniform as the anthro one. I basically used the tutorial for the kid dress, so follow that one if you want to make something similar. I kept my seams on the inside though, to make it look a little more finished. I started off with an tee of mine that had a polo style top that fit well, but it was kinda tight in the belly area, so I didn't wear it often. I cut it just below the buttons. Then I cut some wider strips in colors that went together from a few other old t-shirts. I used another dress I had as a guide for the width and length (don't forget seam allowances - I almost forgot). I wanted some with some unique designs on them, to look a bit like the screenprinting on the anthro dress. I sewed the strips together (first a panel for the front, then one for the back, then sewed up the sides. Finally, I attached it to my cut-off top shirt. Here's the result:<br /><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Comfy and fun t-shirt dress!<br />Cost: about $3!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Keeping it cozy with a white hoodie.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dressing it up for fall with a black cardigan and boots.</td></tr>
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The back of the dress is just other parts cut from the same shirts, but without the screenprinting. To be honest, I almost like the plain colorblocking (without the printing) better and if I even make another dress, I'll probably just use plain colored t-shirts. Overall, I'm very happy with it and looking forward to wearing it often!<br />
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Check out <a href="http://www.etsy.com/teams/6610/upcyclers" target="_blank">Team Upcyclers</a> and check out everyone's entries (which will be posted around the end of the month) on the <a href="http://pinterest.com/upcyclers/upcyclers-creative-challenge/" target="_blank">Upcyclers Creative Challenge Board</a>.
Sarah Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09567446080885619248noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3021745665968868804.post-74230380201764401142012-09-13T18:57:00.000-05:002012-09-13T18:57:15.168-05:00Challenge!I recently decided to participate in a challenge by Tricia at <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/UpcycledStuff?ref=em" target="_blank">Upcycled Stuff</a>. The challenge combined upcycling and sewing (in honor of sewing month, with is apparently this month!). You can read a summary of the challenge <a href="http://upcycledstuff.blogspot.com/2012/08/sewing-month-challenge.html" target="_blank">here</a>, but it basically involved Tricia sending out packets of "garbage" to the participants, who in turn had to create something out of the contents. And it had to involve sewing.<br />
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My packet contained a comic book, some Target bags, and some aluminum flowers! Yikes! I made a super fun garland out of my items - Tricia did a write-up <a href="http://upcycledstuff.blogspot.com/2012/09/sewing-month-challenge-2.html" target="_blank">here</a> - please check it out! Also, feel free to follow her blog to see everyone else's entries within the next few weeks.<br />
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Here are a couple pictures:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Garland close-up.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Happy fun colorful garland!</td></tr>
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Sarah Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09567446080885619248noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3021745665968868804.post-64360527629703602362012-09-11T08:56:00.001-05:002012-09-11T08:56:31.714-05:00Fun Fashion Finds! (part 2 of 2)I am finally getting to completing my fashion finds post that I started <a href="http://www.sweetsomedaylove.blogspot.com/2012/08/fun-fashion-finds-part-1-of-2.html" target="_blank">here</a>. This time I took pictures outside with my full-length mirror in hopes of some better quality shots, though I'm not sure they're much better than the first post. Anyway, here are the rest of my finds!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This outfit represents my most recent finds! I snagged these capris on clearance at vanity. I think they are always supposed to be rolled up, but when they are rolled down, they come right to my ankles, so I definitely plan on wearing them with flats this fall and boots this winter. The jacket was a Gordman's find and an investment piece for this winter. It looks classy but is super comfy because it is made of sweatshirt material. The t-shirt was a thrift-store find from earlier in the summer and the shoes were on clearance at K-mart last fall.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dressing it down with some comfy shoes from DSW.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I found this dress on clearance at Forever 21. It was $15, but they were having a buy one get one free sale, so really it was like it was $7.50. I paired it with the coral shrug and sandals from my <a href="http://www.sweetsomedaylove.blogspot.com/2012/08/fun-fashion-finds-part-1-of-2.html" target="_blank">first post</a>. I also got this belt from Forever 21.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dressing it up with heels that I got on clearance at Target about five years ago. (p.s. I'm only five feet tall, and I think this dress is kinda short on me. Forever 21 probably isn't the place you want to shop if you're tall or even average-sized. Unless you like your dresses really, really short.)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The other half of my BOGO Forever 21 deal. It was on sale for $10, so it was really like getting it for $5. I used the same belt and a Target cardigan from a few years ago. And some clearance sandals from Gordman's.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Close up - I made this orange necklace - super easy and I love the pop of color it adds.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Back in the capris and sandals with another thrift top that I got for a dollar. It was originally from the Gap and I plan to wear it under cardigans and jackets this winter.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My last fashion find! Another $1 top from the thrift store! I'm loving the polka dots and have been wearing this like crazy. It is from Heritage 81 and I'm not sure what store carries that brand - Forever 21 again? H&M? Not really sure, but I love the top. However, it either shrunk or is also made for a short person. I couldn't wear it if it was much shorter.</td></tr>
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The end! I'm not sure if I'll be writing about fashion anytime soon because I need to keep my clothes budget in check. Well, except that I have another <a href="http://stitchfix.com/users/signup/?referrer_id=3018708" target="_blank">StitchFix</a> coming soon, so I'll try to write about that at some point. And, I have a clothing item planned for my next <a href="http://www.sweetsomedaylove.blogspot.com/2012/08/upcyclers-creativity-challenge-august.html" target="_blank">Upcyclers Creativity Challenge</a>, so more fun clothes are on the way! Yippee!Sarah Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09567446080885619248noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3021745665968868804.post-9872635396114440392012-08-29T12:04:00.001-05:002012-08-29T12:04:28.757-05:00DIY Baby Boy Gift!As promised, I'm here to write about the gift I made for my dear
friend who is having a baby boy this October. The first part of the
gift was a tie onesie! This is definitely not my original idea - just
google "tie onesie tutorial" and you'll find tons of instructions. I
didn't use a tutorial because my boyfriend's mom taught me how to make
them. I just picked up some plain white onesies in different sizes and
some fabric with cute-looking designs. Note: I bought 1/4 yard of each
color and that was WAY too much. All you really need are a couple
scraps. Don't be silly like me and buy new. If you don't have any
scraps, I'm sure you can find some cute, inexpensive pieces at your
local thrift store! That's my plan for next time. Anyway, here are the
finished onesies (please don't judge my sewing ability; it's not my
forte):<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Plaid tie (ignore the distracting background).<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Close-up of the plaid tie.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Striped tie.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Different placement of the stripes.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Close-up of the stripes.</td></tr>
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I stopped at Target and got a few burp clothes that my friend had on her registry. I also brought some tissue paper from home, and picked up a few fake flowers. I rolled each of the items into a tight roll and taped them closed. Here's what it looked like after everything was arranged in the basket, modeled after a gift basket I saw for sale but figured I could make myself: <br /></div>
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This gift was a hit at the baby shower! And it was fun to make - I loved combining something handmade plus something off of her registry into a pretty gift basket!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Sarah Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09567446080885619248noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3021745665968868804.post-22242681985460497822012-08-24T20:18:00.000-05:002012-08-24T20:18:20.967-05:00Upcyclers Creativity Challenge: August!Here I am with my submission for the August Upcyclers Creativity Challenge! You can read more about the challenge in my previous posts: <a href="http://sweetsomedaylove.blogspot.com/2012/07/upcyclers-creativity-challenge-july.html" target="_blank">here</a>, <a href="http://sweetsomedaylove.blogspot.com/2012/05/before-pictures.html" target="_blank">here</a>, and <a href="http://sweetsomedaylove.blogspot.com/2012/05/after-pictures-walkman-purse.html" target="_blank">here</a>. I also have a previous challenge item listed in my shop <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/102284597/votive-candle-holders-decorated-with" target="_blank">here</a>. Here's the description of this month's challenge: "Whether you're male or female, you probably use a handful/a ton of
grooming products every day. They all come in colorful bottles, glossy
boxes, plastic cases and other enticing outer shells that beckon from
the shelves. And they all end up in the trash because most are not
compostable. So: Let's make something beautiful from what helps make us beautiful! A vanity reciprocity!"<br />
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My creation is pretty basic, but it's going to be super functional for me! I forgot to take many process pictures, but here's what I have:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A hairspray bottle, a conditioner bottle, and a pill bottle.</td></tr>
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I removed the writing from them using <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/53339576807524369/" target="_blank">this pin</a> as a guide. (The hairspray one also needed to be sanded to remove all of the writing.) Then I cut off the tops and sanded them smooth.<br />
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The blue one got recycled instead of upcycled. :( And if you look closely at the picture, you'll see that I own a pretty blue car that matched the bottle. One of my favorite colors. Anyway, I don't have any more in-progress pictures, so the next ones are the finished products! I also found a light blue cover from a hairspray bottle that didn't need to be cut and didn't have any writing on it. And the biggest surprise find was a tiny travel shampoo bottle that I discovered in the garbage after a friend had been visiting from out of town. You better believe that I dug that baby out of the garbage (and cleaned it), peeled off the stickers, and cut a slit in the side. Ready for the finished product? Here it is:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">All the items screwed down to a heart-shaped piece of wood that I painted.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">From the side...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">...and from the front.</td></tr>
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Still not sure what it is??<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">It's a packing/shipping station!!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">It holds business cards, note cards, tape, scissors, pens, markers, and pencils.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Simple, sweet, and oh so handy!!</td></tr>
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I anticipate using my shipping station all. the. time. I normally have these items strewn about my workspace or am digging in the closet to find them. I'm so pleased to have them all in one place. Pretty please check out <a href="http://www.etsy.com/teams/6610/upcyclers" target="_blank">Team Upcyclers</a> and check out everyone's entries (to be posted within a few days) on the <a href="http://pinterest.com/upcyclers/upcyclers-creative-challenge/" target="_blank">Upcyclers Creative Challenge Board</a>.Sarah Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09567446080885619248noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3021745665968868804.post-45879440663993155332012-08-17T14:54:00.000-05:002012-08-17T14:54:18.551-05:00Fun Fashion Finds! (part 1 of 2)So I've decided to stretch my blogging wings and write about a different topic than usual: fashion! To be honest, I know nothing about fashion, but I love getting a great deal and mixing/matching to make fun looks. And I've been reading a few other bloggers who write about fashion so it has had me in the fashion mindset lately.<br />
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I'm going to apologize in advance for the poor quality pictures from my cheap camera. Here we go!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I found this top and pair of shorts at my local thrift store. They were having a 75% off sale so the entire outfit was $2.25!! Both of the pieces are from Old Navy originally and I happened to have a pair of old Old Navy sandals that matched the look. WIN!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Found this top and sandals at TJ Maxx for around $30 total. The top looked a little crazy on the hanger, but I loved it on.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I had been looking for a pair of metallic sandals for quite awhile. Love the combination of coral and gold.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Also found this coral shrug at TJ Maxx the same day! I didn't realize I had found an entire ensemble until I was in the fitting room!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Also perfect for the office when paired with brown dress pants! (They were purchased about a year ago from a thrift store for a couple dollars. I love thrifty finds!)</td></tr>
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I was also able to pair a top from <a href="http://stitchfix.com/users/signup/?referrer_id=3018708" target="_blank">StitchFix</a> with the same brown dress pants! If you're not familiar with <a href="http://stitchfix.com/users/signup/?referrer_id=3018708" target="_blank">StitchFix</a>, you need to check it out. I learned about it while reading <a href="http://www.putapuredukes.com/" target="_blank">this blog</a> and decided I had to try it. How it works: you sign up with <a href="http://stitchfix.com/users/signup/?referrer_id=3018708" target="_blank">StitchFix</a> and then you get to fill out a fashion survey and describe what you're interested in getting. A personal shopper picks out five items for you based on your survey and mails them directly to you within a few days! You try them all on in the privacy of your own home. You keep what you want and send back what you don't want in a pre-paid package. You have to pay a $20 fee to participate, but you can subtract that amount from any items you decide to keep. I have to say that this approach is outside my normal comfort zone (and budget) but it's SO FUN! I didn't take pictures of everything I received (wasn't planning to blog about it at the time) but below is the shirt that I kept!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I know what you're thinking, "That's a little matronly and sleeveless doesn't really suit you for the office."</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">That's better. Tucked in and styled with a Target on-sale cardigan makes it work-appropriate.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The cardigan can also be worn buttoned up. My <a href="http://stitchfix.com/users/signup/?referrer_id=3018708" target="_blank">StitchFix</a> shirt was $28. Very budget-friendly in the <a href="http://stitchfix.com/users/signup/?referrer_id=3018708" target="_blank">StitchFix</a> world, and also I only had to pay an additional $8 after the mandatory $20 fee.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Versatile too! I plan on wearing it with this tan sweater when winter arrives. If you want to try out <a href="http://stitchfix.com/users/signup/?referrer_id=3018708" target="_blank">StitchFix</a>, feel free to click on one of my links in this post! I get a credit for referring people. Gotta get help where ever I can!</td></tr>
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So, these are the first of my fashion finds! Stay tuned for part 2, which will feature a few more of my 75% off thrift stores finds and a few summer dresses that I found on clearance!<br />
<br />My other upcoming blog topic... baby boy gifts! Two of my dearest friends are having baby boys this fall, so I'll going to show off a DIY gift idea for baby boys.Sarah Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09567446080885619248noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3021745665968868804.post-26561325016631794092012-08-10T08:28:00.000-05:002012-08-10T08:28:32.140-05:00Treasury Sale!Hi all,<br />
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I just want to share a treasury that <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/IdleHandsYarnSupply" target="_blank">Luci</a> made for <a href="http://www.etsy.com/teams/6610/upcyclers" target="_blank">Team Upcyclers</a>! It's a SALE treasury. Everything in the treasury is 15% off through this Sunday, August 12th, at 11:00 pm PST. And not only is everything in the treasury on sale, but also everything in the featured shops (mine included). Awesome! Check it out here:<br />
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<h2 style="font-size: 16px; font-family: sans-serif; margin-left: 10px;"><a style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); text-decoration: none;" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" href="http://www.etsy.com/treasury/MTkxNzE0NTB8MjcyMzE0ODM4OA ">'IT'S ALL ON SALE!! '</a> by <a style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); text-decoration: none;" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/IdleHandsYarn">IdleHandsYarn</a></h2><h2 style="font-size: 16px; font-family: sans-serif; margin-left: 10px;">Use coupon code UPCYCLED15 to receive 15% off everything in every shop on the board! Sale ends on 8/12 at 11pm PST. All items on the board are upcycled or vintage and all shops are eco friendly. Shop away! It's all on sale and eco friendly!<br></h2><table style="border-spacing: 8px; width: auto; border-collapse: separate; line-height: 19px;"><tbody><tr><td style="border: 1px solid rgb(236, 236, 236); padding: 6px; text-align: left; width:110px; height:110px;"><a style="text-decoration: none;" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/106046339" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'"> <img title="Jute Wrapped Vase Zen Inspired Upcycled Bottle - Rinnovato" alt="Jute Wrapped Vase Zen Inspired Upcycled Bottle - Rinnovato" style="border: medium none; padding: 0px;" src="http://img1.etsystatic.com/001/0/6602254/il_170x135.362704721_7mw2.jpg" width="110px"/><br> </a><a style="text-decoration: none;" title="Jute Wrapped Vase Zen Inspired Upcycled Bottle" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/106046339" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-size: 8px; font-family: sans-serif;">Jute Wrapped Vase Z...</span></a><br><div style="font-size: 8px; font-family: sans-serif; float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><a style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(178, 178, 178);" title="Rinnovato" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Rinnovato" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'">Rinnovato</a></div><div style="color: rgb(120, 192, 66); font-size: 8px; font-family: sans-serif; float: right; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;">$20.00</div></td><td style="border: 1px solid rgb(236, 236, 236); padding: 6px; text-align: left; width:110px; height:110px;"><a style="text-decoration: none;" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/96458757" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'"> <img title="pink spagetti-strap shirt with colorful hummingbird - frogwears" alt="pink spagetti-strap shirt with colorful hummingbird - frogwears" style="border: medium none; padding: 0px;" src="http://img3.etsystatic.com/003/0/6679424/il_170x135.360554775_79l7.jpg" width="110px"/><br> </a><a style="text-decoration: none;" title="pink spagetti-strap shirt with colorful hummingbird" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/96458757" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-size: 8px; font-family: sans-serif;">pink spagetti-strap...</span></a><br><div style="font-size: 8px; font-family: sans-serif; float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><a style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(178, 178, 178);" title="frogwears" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/frogwears" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'">frogwears</a></div><div style="color: rgb(120, 192, 66); font-size: 8px; font-family: sans-serif; float: right; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;">$25.00</div></td><td style="border: 1px solid rgb(236, 236, 236); padding: 6px; text-align: left; width:110px; height:110px;"><a style="text-decoration: none;" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/106077932" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'"> <img title="Recycled T Shirt Yarn Pastel Bundle - 4 Balls Totaling 128 Yards 4 WPI Lot2 - IdleHandsYarnSupply" alt="Recycled T Shirt Yarn Pastel Bundle - 4 Balls Totaling 128 Yards 4 WPI Lot2 - IdleHandsYarnSupply" style="border: medium none; padding: 0px;" src="http://img3.etsystatic.com/008/0/6714450/il_170x135.362821983_q26d.jpg" width="110px"/><br> </a><a style="text-decoration: none;" title="Recycled T Shirt Yarn Pastel Bundle - 4 Balls Totaling 128 Yards 4 WPI Lot2" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/106077932" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-size: 8px; font-family: sans-serif;">Recycled T Shirt Ya...</span></a><br><div style="font-size: 8px; font-family: sans-serif; float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><a style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(178, 178, 178);" title="IdleHandsYarnSupply" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/IdleHandsYarnSupply" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'">IdleHandsYarn...</a></div><div style="color: rgb(120, 192, 66); font-size: 8px; font-family: sans-serif; float: right; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;">$25.76</div></td><td style="border: 1px solid rgb(236, 236, 236); padding: 6px; text-align: left; width:110px; height:110px;"><a style="text-decoration: none;" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/100789959" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'"> <img title="License Plate Sign - Love - Rustic Wedding Decor - SweetSomeday" alt="License Plate Sign - Love - Rustic Wedding Decor - SweetSomeday" style="border: medium none; padding: 0px;" src="http://img0.etsystatic.com/000/0/6782875/il_170x135.352222620.jpg" width="110px"/><br> </a><a style="text-decoration: none;" title="License Plate Sign - Love - Rustic Wedding Decor" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/100789959" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-size: 8px; font-family: sans-serif;">License Plate Sign ...</span></a><br><div style="font-size: 8px; font-family: sans-serif; float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><a style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(178, 178, 178);" title="SweetSomeday" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/SweetSomeday" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'">SweetSomeday</a></div><div style="color: rgb(120, 192, 66); font-size: 8px; font-family: sans-serif; float: right; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;">$32.00</div></td></tr><tr><td style="border: 1px solid rgb(236, 236, 236); padding: 6px; text-align: left; width:110px; height:110px;"><a style="text-decoration: none;" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/105866191" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'"> <img title="lavender and spelt eyepillow - fragrant, relaxing and colorful - frogwears" alt="lavender and spelt eyepillow - fragrant, relaxing and colorful - frogwears" style="border: medium none; padding: 0px;" src="http://img0.etsystatic.com/001/0/6679424/il_170x135.362028784_eacj.jpg" width="110px"/><br> </a><a style="text-decoration: none;" title="lavender and spelt eyepillow - fragrant, relaxing and colorful" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/105866191" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-size: 8px; font-family: sans-serif;">lavender and spelt ...</span></a><br><div style="font-size: 8px; font-family: sans-serif; float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><a style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(178, 178, 178);" title="frogwears" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/frogwears" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'">frogwears</a></div><div style="color: rgb(120, 192, 66); font-size: 8px; font-family: sans-serif; float: right; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;">$12.00</div></td><td style="border: 1px solid rgb(236, 236, 236); padding: 6px; text-align: left; width:110px; height:110px;"><a style="text-decoration: none;" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/98177789" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'"> <img title="License Plate Star - Small Size - Minnesota - SweetSomeday" alt="License Plate Star - Small Size - Minnesota - SweetSomeday" style="border: medium none; padding: 0px;" src="http://img3.etsystatic.com/000/0/6782875/il_170x135.352221555.jpg" width="110px"/><br> </a><a style="text-decoration: none;" title="License Plate Star - Small Size - Minnesota" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/98177789" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-size: 8px; font-family: sans-serif;">License Plate Star ...</span></a><br><div style="font-size: 8px; font-family: sans-serif; float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><a style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(178, 178, 178);" title="SweetSomeday" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/SweetSomeday" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'">SweetSomeday</a></div><div style="color: rgb(120, 192, 66); font-size: 8px; font-family: sans-serif; float: right; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;">$36.00</div></td><td style="border: 1px solid rgb(236, 236, 236); padding: 6px; text-align: left; width:110px; height:110px;"><a style="text-decoration: none;" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/104458617" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'"> <img title="Muppets Animal Bag - Upcycled Less Talkin More Rockin - urbangirlscoutart" alt="Muppets Animal Bag - Upcycled Less Talkin More Rockin - urbangirlscoutart" style="border: medium none; padding: 0px;" src="http://img0.etsystatic.com/002/0/6741323/il_170x135.356757112_8ht7.jpg" width="110px"/><br> </a><a style="text-decoration: none;" title="Muppets Animal Bag - Upcycled Less Talkin More Rockin" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/104458617" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-size: 8px; font-family: sans-serif;">Muppets Animal Bag ...</span></a><br><div style="font-size: 8px; font-family: sans-serif; float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><a style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(178, 178, 178);" title="urbangirlscoutart" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/urbangirlscoutart" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'">urbangirlscou...</a></div><div style="color: rgb(120, 192, 66); font-size: 8px; font-family: sans-serif; float: right; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;">$32.00</div></td><td style="border: 1px solid rgb(236, 236, 236); padding: 6px; text-align: left; width:110px; height:110px;"><a style="text-decoration: none;" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/102535673" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'"> <img title="Set of 3 girl burp cloths: orange and green - littleoneslove" alt="Set of 3 girl burp cloths: orange and green - littleoneslove" style="border: medium none; padding: 0px;" src="http://img0.etsystatic.com/000/0/6413991/il_170x135.347030808.jpg" width="110px"/><br> </a><a style="text-decoration: none;" title="Set of 3 girl burp cloths: orange and green" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/102535673" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-size: 8px; font-family: sans-serif;">Set of 3 girl burp ...</span></a><br><div style="font-size: 8px; font-family: sans-serif; float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><a style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(178, 178, 178);" title="littleoneslove" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/littleoneslove" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'">littleoneslov...</a></div><div style="color: rgb(120, 192, 66); font-size: 8px; font-family: sans-serif; float: right; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;">$14.00</div></td></tr><tr><td style="border: 1px solid rgb(236, 236, 236); padding: 6px; text-align: left; width:110px; height:110px;"><a style="text-decoration: none;" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/65357140" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'"> <img title="Blue Flower Scarf FREE SHIPPING - ChrysalisReCreations" alt="Blue Flower Scarf FREE SHIPPING - ChrysalisReCreations" style="border: medium none; padding: 0px;" src="http://img0.etsystatic.com/000/0/6111586/il_170x135.205971724.jpg" width="110px"/><br> </a><a style="text-decoration: none;" title="Blue Flower Scarf FREE SHIPPING" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/65357140" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-size: 8px; font-family: sans-serif;">Blue Flower Scarf F...</span></a><br><div style="font-size: 8px; font-family: sans-serif; float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><a style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(178, 178, 178);" title="ChrysalisReCreations" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/ChrysalisReCreations" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'">ChrysalisReCr...</a></div><div style="color: rgb(120, 192, 66); font-size: 8px; font-family: sans-serif; float: right; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;">$45.00</div></td><td style="border: 1px solid rgb(236, 236, 236); padding: 6px; text-align: left; width:110px; height:110px;"><a style="text-decoration: none;" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/105902491" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'"> <img title="Beatles newborn baby gown - littleoneslove" alt="Beatles newborn baby gown - littleoneslove" style="border: medium none; padding: 0px;" src="http://img3.etsystatic.com/008/0/6413991/il_170x135.362171119_py5v.jpg" width="110px"/><br> </a><a style="text-decoration: none;" title="Beatles newborn baby gown" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/105902491" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-size: 8px; font-family: sans-serif;">Beatles newborn bab...</span></a><br><div style="font-size: 8px; font-family: sans-serif; float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><a style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(178, 178, 178);" title="littleoneslove" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/littleoneslove" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'">littleoneslov...</a></div><div style="color: rgb(120, 192, 66); font-size: 8px; font-family: sans-serif; float: right; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;">$21.00</div></td><td style="border: 1px solid rgb(236, 236, 236); padding: 6px; text-align: left; width:110px; height:110px;"><a style="text-decoration: none;" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/101975605" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'"> <img title="Vintage Art Glass Vase Green - RinnovatoVintage" alt="Vintage Art Glass Vase Green - RinnovatoVintage" style="border: medium none; padding: 0px;" src="http://img0.etsystatic.com/000/0/6615389/il_170x135.345046368.jpg" width="110px"/><br> </a><a style="text-decoration: none;" title="Vintage Art Glass Vase Green" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/101975605" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-size: 8px; font-family: sans-serif;">Vintage Art Glass V...</span></a><br><div style="font-size: 8px; font-family: sans-serif; float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><a style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(178, 178, 178);" title="RinnovatoVintage" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/RinnovatoVintage" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'">RinnovatoVint...</a></div><div style="color: rgb(120, 192, 66); font-size: 8px; font-family: sans-serif; float: right; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;">$20.00</div></td><td style="border: 1px solid rgb(236, 236, 236); padding: 6px; text-align: left; width:110px; height:110px;"><a style="text-decoration: none;" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/102933610" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'"> <img title="Plate Flower Blue and White Butterflies - As Featured In Valley Homes & Style Magazine - GardenWhimsiesByMary" alt="Plate Flower Blue and White Butterflies - As Featured In Valley Homes & Style Magazine - GardenWhimsiesByMary" style="border: medium none; padding: 0px;" src="http://img2.etsystatic.com/000/0/6098210/il_170x135.351065670.jpg" width="110px"/><br> </a><a style="text-decoration: none;" title="Plate Flower Blue and White Butterflies - As Featured In Valley Homes & Style Magazine" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/102933610" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-size: 8px; font-family: sans-serif;">Plate Flower Blue a...</span></a><br><div style="font-size: 8px; font-family: sans-serif; float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><a style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(178, 178, 178);" title="GardenWhimsiesByMary" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/GardenWhimsiesByMary" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'">GardenWhimsie...</a></div><div style="color: rgb(120, 192, 66); font-size: 8px; font-family: sans-serif; float: right; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;">$30.00</div></td></tr><tr><td style="border: 1px solid rgb(236, 236, 236); padding: 6px; text-align: left; width:110px; height:110px;"><a style="text-decoration: none;" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/105739804" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'"> <img title="Nebraska License Plate Vintage/Upcycling Supply - SME/Truck Plate - IdleHandsYarnSupply" alt="Nebraska License Plate Vintage/Upcycling Supply - SME/Truck Plate - IdleHandsYarnSupply" style="border: medium none; padding: 0px;" src="http://img1.etsystatic.com/001/0/6714450/il_170x135.361548289_b6q7.jpg" width="110px"/><br> </a><a style="text-decoration: none;" title="Nebraska License Plate Vintage/Upcycling Supply - SME/Truck Plate" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/105739804" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-size: 8px; font-family: sans-serif;">Nebraska License Pl...</span></a><br><div style="font-size: 8px; font-family: sans-serif; float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><a style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(178, 178, 178);" title="IdleHandsYarnSupply" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/IdleHandsYarnSupply" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'">IdleHandsYarn...</a></div><div style="color: rgb(120, 192, 66); font-size: 8px; font-family: sans-serif; float: right; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;">$3.99</div></td><td style="border: 1px solid rgb(236, 236, 236); padding: 6px; text-align: left; width:110px; height:110px;"><a style="text-decoration: none;" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/101912708" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'"> <img title="Garden Totem Centerpiece Floral Teapots - As Featured In Valley Homes & Style Magazine - GardenWhimsiesByMary" alt="Garden Totem Centerpiece Floral Teapots - As Featured In Valley Homes & Style Magazine - GardenWhimsiesByMary" style="border: medium none; padding: 0px;" src="http://img2.etsystatic.com/000/0/6098210/il_170x135.344746886.jpg" width="110px"/><br> </a><a style="text-decoration: none;" title="Garden Totem Centerpiece Floral Teapots - As Featured In Valley Homes & Style Magazine" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/101912708" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-size: 8px; font-family: sans-serif;">Garden Totem Center...</span></a><br><div style="font-size: 8px; font-family: sans-serif; float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><a style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(178, 178, 178);" title="GardenWhimsiesByMary" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/GardenWhimsiesByMary" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'">GardenWhimsie...</a></div><div style="color: rgb(120, 192, 66); font-size: 8px; font-family: sans-serif; float: right; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;">$45.00</div></td><td style="border: 1px solid rgb(236, 236, 236); padding: 6px; text-align: left; width:110px; height:110px;"><a style="text-decoration: none;" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/68948431" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'"> <img title="Leaf Coffee Cup Sleeve Embroidered Repurposed FREE SHIPPING - ChrysalisReCreations" alt="Leaf Coffee Cup Sleeve Embroidered Repurposed FREE SHIPPING - ChrysalisReCreations" style="border: medium none; padding: 0px;" src="http://img3.etsystatic.com/000/0/6111586/il_170x135.222587883.jpg" width="110px"/><br> </a><a style="text-decoration: none;" title="Leaf Coffee Cup Sleeve Embroidered Repurposed FREE SHIPPING" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/68948431" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-size: 8px; font-family: sans-serif;">Leaf Coffee Cup Sle...</span></a><br><div style="font-size: 8px; font-family: sans-serif; float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><a style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(178, 178, 178);" title="ChrysalisReCreations" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/ChrysalisReCreations" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'">ChrysalisReCr...</a></div><div style="color: rgb(120, 192, 66); font-size: 8px; font-family: sans-serif; float: right; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;">$11.00</div></td><td style="border: 1px solid rgb(236, 236, 236); padding: 6px; text-align: left; width:110px; height:110px;"><a style="text-decoration: none;" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/98064292" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'"> <img title="Pirate Scarf - Upcycled Grey and Red Stripe - urbangirlscoutart" alt="Pirate Scarf - Upcycled Grey and Red Stripe - urbangirlscoutart" style="border: medium none; padding: 0px;" src="http://img3.etsystatic.com/004/0/6741323/il_170x135.355082527_1bpy.jpg" width="110px"/><br> </a><a style="text-decoration: none;" title="Pirate Scarf - Upcycled Grey and Red Stripe" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/98064292" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-size: 8px; font-family: sans-serif;">Pirate Scarf - Upcy...</span></a><br><div style="font-size: 8px; font-family: sans-serif; float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><a style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(178, 178, 178);" title="urbangirlscoutart" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/urbangirlscoutart" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'">urbangirlscou...</a></div><div style="color: rgb(120, 192, 66); font-size: 8px; font-family: sans-serif; float: right; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;">$22.00</div></td></tr></tbody></table><p style="color: rgb(178, 178, 178); font-size: 10px; font-family: sans-serif; margin-left: 10px;margin-top:10px;"><a href="http://www.stylishhome.com/etsy-treasury-posting-tool"> Treasury tool </a> by <a href="http://www.stylishhome.com">StylishHome</a>.</p>Sarah Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09567446080885619248noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3021745665968868804.post-77075287321919551072012-08-03T10:49:00.001-05:002012-08-03T10:59:03.145-05:00Craft Sale Fun!I've done a few craft sales, but I have to say they're not my best market at this time. I prefer being able to sell my things on Etsy and make my own schedule. However, when I was asked to participate in a 3-hour event in my home town that was geared toward my target market, I decided to go for it. It turned out to be a really fun event, including lots of shopping, food, music, etc. The only real negative was that the heat was sweltering, so thankfully it was only three hours long. Here are a few pictures of my table:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My table.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Recently built this display for my license plate art.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Magnets!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Another view.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Colorful picture frames.</td></tr>
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The sale was a success, in my opinion! I was able to network with lots of local people and made a small profit! Also, it forced me to make some more items so I'll be able to stock up my Etsy shop soon! (If there's anything you want and can't find it in my Etsy shop, just contact me directly and I'll get it figured out for you!)<br />
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It also forced me to think about my display options and I ended up making the pallet display for my license plate art (ok, with a lot of help from my boyfriend). It was actually really easy to make - I'm hoping to do a tutorial eventually, because I think it would be a great display for pictures at home as well!Sarah Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09567446080885619248noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3021745665968868804.post-65064731634440385722012-07-27T22:09:00.000-05:002012-07-27T22:10:10.032-05:00Upcyclers Creativity Challenge: July!Every month, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/teams/6610/upcyclers" target="_blank">Team Upcyclers on Etsy</a> has a creativity challenge. I explained it when I wrote about the first challenge <a href="http://sweetsomedaylove.blogspot.com/2012/05/before-pictures.html" target="_blank">here</a> and <a href="http://sweetsomedaylove.blogspot.com/2012/05/after-pictures-walkman-purse.html" target="_blank">here</a>. Here's the description of this month's challenge: "The challenge for this month is a drain spout." "To make this easier I will take entries consisting of any metal construction waste that is generally pipe shaped. Cans will not be accepted, although a stovepipe would."<br />
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I'm going to admit up front that my awesome boyfriend helped me out a lot with this challenge, from the idea to the construction. He's a huge contributor to my shop and you can see his cute face on my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/SweetSomeday/about/" target="_blank">about page</a>.<br />
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On to the pictures!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Old well pipes that have been laying in the yard for years and years.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I learned to use a bandsaw and started cutting down one of the pipes.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">All the cutting done!<br />
I had some trouble cutting straight and even, but it's done.<br />
Can you guess what it is?</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A WINDCHIME!<br />
I learned that the pipes are so heavy, they barely move in the wind.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We added extra windcatchers (made from license plate scraps!)<br />
to try to get them to move in the wind a little more.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">It got too late and dark, so I took an indoor picture too.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Close-up of the license plate windcatchers.</td></tr>
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This project was definitely a learning experience but was lots of fun! I love learning to work with new materials and stretching my creativity. Check out everyone's entries within the next few days on the <a href="http://pinterest.com/upcyclers/upcyclers-creative-challenge/" target="_blank">Upcyclers Creative Challenge board</a>.Sarah Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09567446080885619248noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3021745665968868804.post-34680208355947511442012-07-17T17:30:00.001-05:002012-07-17T17:30:45.901-05:00Christmas in July?!<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>I know that not all of you want to think about Christmas right now, but it's a great time to have a sale in the Etsy world! I personally love to shop year-round, rather than dropping a ton of cash in December only.<br /><br />I've had a Christmas in July sale in effect since the beginning of the month and it will run all the way through the end of the month! All of the items in my Christmas in July shop section are 25% off! Browse it all by clicking </strong></span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/SweetSomeday?section_id=11194937" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>here</strong></span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>.<br /><br />Here are a couple of my personal favorites that I have for sale:</strong></span><br />
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<br /><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>I have also been participating in an awesome team on Etsy to help promote Christmas In July! I offered to promote some of my teammates who submitted their shops/items, and I picked my five favorites. However, there were so many amazing shops that I listed them ALL with their sales at the end of this post. It was so hard to choose, so please check out all of them!</strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Gigi82Knits" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Gigi82Knits</strong></span></a></span><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Enter CIJ2012 for a 10% discount on everything. This shop features absolutely gorgeous hand-knitted stockings and pillow covers. I absolutely can't get over all of the intricate work.</strong></span></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/102576001/cij-sale-10-off-personalized-knitted" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Set of five personalized stockings</strong></span></a></td></tr>
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<br /><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/SewReallyCute" target="_blank">SewReallyCute</a></strong></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>15% off all items, no coupon code required. I simply had to feature this shop because Kate has done so much work for the team! She has done almost 60 treasures featuring items from the CIJ team. She has tons of cute, vintage patterns for sale.</strong></span></span><br />
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shipping worldwide. This shop is completely adorable! There are so many rainbow-colored mittens and earmuffs for women, men, and children!</strong></span></span></span></div>
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<br /><span class="from-seller-nowrap1"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/LyndieGirl" target="_blank">LyndieGirl</a></strong></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>CIJ2012 for 20% off storewide. Super-sweet and girly jewelry and hair accessories!</strong></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Here are all of the other awesome shops and their deals! Happy deal-shopping!</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Gigi82Knits<br />
<span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Gigi82Knits">http://www.etsy.com/shop/Gigi82Knits</a></span></strong></span><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN;"><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>
CIJ2012 for a 10% discount on everything<br />
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</strong></span><span class="from-seller-nowrap1"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/CaffeinatedPapercuts" title="CaffeinatedPapercuts"><span style="color: #0192b5; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>CaffeinatedPapercuts </strong></span></a><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>
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Everything 30% off, no coupon code required<br />
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CarolaBartz<br />
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25% off CIJ shop section, no coupon code required<br />
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</strong></span><span class="from-seller-nowrap1"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/CoopsCraftyCorner" title="CoopsCraftyCorner"><span style="color: #0192b5; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>CoopsCraftyCorner
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JULY2012 for 10% off everything<br />
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</strong></span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/bytheoakArt" title="bytheoakArt"><span style="color: #0192b5; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>bytheoakArt </strong></span></a><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>
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20% off everything, no coupon code required<br />
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</strong></span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/PatternsAndSuch" title="PatternsAndSuch"><span style="color: #0192b5; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>PatternsAndSuch
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CIJ20 for 20% off your purchase<br />
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CELEBRATE for 10% off your purchase<br />
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</strong></span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/MeredithDada" title="MeredithDada"><span style="color: #0192b5; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>MeredithDada
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CIJ2012 for 20% off storewide<br />
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Everything 10%, no coupon code required<br />
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</div>Sarah Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09567446080885619248noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3021745665968868804.post-46740050688458960912012-06-14T20:40:00.001-05:002012-06-14T20:40:20.860-05:00No-Sew Sweater to Cardigan!Quite awhile ago, I pinned <a href="http://blog.easilydunn.com/2011/10/diy-make-an-awesome-cardigan-out-of-a-shirt-from-the-6th-grade-that-you-refuse-to-throw-away-but-never-wear/" target="_blank">this tutorial</a> - instructions to make a cardigan out of a too-small shirt or sweater. And it's NO-SEW! Right up my alley. But I didn't really have a shirt to use.<br />
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Well, a couple weeks ago, I came across this sweater at a second hand store. <br />
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<br />There was a sale so it was only 50 cents! And it is super cute and in my colors. The only problem? It's an extra small. I'm more of a small-medium kinda girl, but I thought I'd give it a try. I was in a hurry and didn't have time to try it on.<br /><br />I tried it on and it was NOT attractive. Waaayyy too much spare tire enhancement. So I was a little bummed and not willing to go on a diet. Then I realized I could try out <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/53339576806242659/" target="_blank">this pin</a>! I picked up some hem tape for a couple dollars and went for it! It was a little scary cutting down the middle of the shirt, but I managed. Here's the result:<br />
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<br />Very happy with my new sweater! Great deal and I can't wait to make more in the future!Sarah Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09567446080885619248noreply@blogger.com5