Call me crazy but I love these! Maybe paired with a simple solid colored lipstick red dress?
Source: irregularchoice.com
Trends Men Hate
This was a front page article on Yahoo yesterday but I was just dying to share it with you. Among some of the head scratchers were big sunglasses and (get this) RED LIPSTICK! Yes way! Some of the more obvious ones, harem pants and socks with sandals are a little more understandable. But seriously guys....red lipstick? You're killing me.
Sizzix Big Shot Giveaway Winner!
I'm sorry I waited this long to post this! I wanted to do a few more shoe sugar posts before I did but because of lack of specific things I could find at the thrift store I haven't been able to do what I wanted. So I want to at least announce the winner and if I find more usable shoes in the future I'll do a post on them.The winner of the Sizzix Big Shot is.....Melanie of The Crafty Cupboard.
Congratulations! Please email me mytumtumtree@gmail.com so I can get your name off to Ellison!
Wow 21
Storybook gown constructed entirely out of recycled and discarded children's Golden Books. I bet your could do this in quilt form as well. I guess the paper would get pretty soft if you treated it and so on. It is just cotton, right?
Top 10 Big Ticket Items Every DIYer Should Own: day 8
Since we're on the topic of craft rooms. I think I should mention another nice amenity that deserves a post of it's own.
A Deep Utility Sink.
Okay, if you ONLY sew, this might not be for you. But, I've found that even in my sewing, a utility sink has been useful, like when I'm dying fabric. The sink in my upstairs half bath is what I use when I'm working. It's just an ordinary bath sink but now it's stained with dye and yudu materials.
Having something that you can really sink your arms into is amazing. Recently, I've been making my own fabric with my silkscreener and trying to work in a 10" deep sink is surprisingly frustrating. My old house had a deep (and dirty) sink in the basement which little did I know came in handy more often than I realized.
Source: remodelista.com via Emily
Now, the sink is not necessarily the 'big ticket' part. You can find deep sinks for fairly inexpensive. Of course there are more pleasing to the eye options out there for quite a lot. I guess it really depends on how often other people are going to see the space and how much you care about the way it will look.
If you don't want to change you existing half bath sink for a utility one, you might have to enlist a plumber to help you install new pipes and drains. That's where the 'big ticket' part might come into play. BUT, if you already have the plumbing and don't care about looks as much this could potentially be a place where you can cut corners in a craft budget.
One option is to install a deep utility sink in a laundry room. That's a great place because it can serve as a hobby/laundry sink. Below is a nice way to dress up a cheap polypropylene utility sink.
Another option would be to dress up an inexpensive utility sink like above. This sink alone only costs $27.
Here's a nice double freestanding sink for only $98.
Ceramic ones are always classic and lovely (though pricey).
Looking on eBay or Craigslist for vintage cast iron and porcelain sinks are the best.
They can either be really expensive.
Or really cheap.
Ceramic ones are always classic and lovely (though pricey).
Looking on eBay or Craigslist for vintage cast iron and porcelain sinks are the best.
They can either be really expensive.
Or really cheap.
If you don't have means to hire a plumber another option might be to use one of the inexpensive freestanding sinks outdoors and use the hose as your means of running water.
It may not be perfect but you can use it 6 months out of the year.
Source: willowdecor.blogspot.com via Bethany
Finally another option could be to make your own. This is my favorite idea. How cool is this?! All you would need is a stainless steel tub with a hole for draining and a stand to put it on. The plumbing is of course separate but it looks really interesting, right?! I wouldn't mind having guests see this in my laundry or craft bathroom!
This is the one thing of the 10 big tickets items that I currently do NOT have. But boy I'd like to have one. Perhaps I can try the outdoor hose freestanding $27 one on my deck? It would make for a cute buffet cart/ice bucket/craft sink all in one!
Possibilities;)
My Wedding 1
Source: sayyestohoboken.com via Leah
I'm starting to love the idea of pale pink, cream and gold sequined (large square kind) bridesmaids.
But what setting would that work for?
And flower girls;)
LMNOP Newest Issue!
March 29, 2011
I love sifting through LMNOP! Great child clothing inspirations. Newest issue here!
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Wow 20
My stylish friend Beth forwarded this to me and I just had to share!
Doesn't it just look like something you'd see in the unusual materials episode of Project Runway?!
Retailoring Your Jeans Tutorial
First off, the quality of this video is much better than my previous attempts. The sound is audible, the visual is clear and my popups look good. With each try I'm getting better.
So yesterday I posted my 'This Day's Threads' which featured a pair of jeans that I retailored to fit my frame and change the shape they originally were sewn into.
Today I'm going to show you how I did that. Not too hard actually. I do it the 'cheating' way. If you want your seams to be 'flat felled' that will have to wait for another tutorial. I figured I'd show you the 'easy' way first. Then maybe later we can go over the 'right' way.
I still think these look great for the small amount of time I put into them. PLUS, only cost me $3.50 at the Salvation Army on half off Wednesdays.
I also retailored the blazer but didn't make a video. Sometime I will show you how. It's basically the same way I retailored my red pea coat this winter. Again, the 'cheating' way;) Which BTW is usually totally worth the time/sanity saved!
Neck Scarf How Tos
I've been wanting to do a head version of this sometime. In the meantime, here's a neck version below.
Love this!
Visit Wit & Whistle's site for the link to the tutorials.
Source: witandwhistle.com
Simple Sweet Lingerie 2
March 28, 2011
This is cute but I would never wear it out. But might look like a lingerie idea.
This Day's Threads
See the Retailoring your Pants tutorial tomorrow! I modeled this after Emersonmade's 1960s Jacket and bluebell pants.
And first off I want to say that I "El-Oh-Vee-Eee" love love LOVE Emersonmade. If I had enough money I'd buy her stuff in a heartbeat and if you have the means I'd go to her site and start shopping. For me, maybe someday. In the meantime I'll have to content myself with sifting through the thrift store racks.
Jacket: retailored vintagePants: retailored vintage
Blouse: retailored vintage
Belt: vintage
Shoes (not seen): but also....vintage
I also just bought a new flat iron to curl my hair and I love the results I'm getting (fuller and last longer). Although it's a bit tricky and I think if I had a better flat iron it would be a lot easier.
Shoes 1
I found a two pairs of shoes that look exactly like these but all black at the thrift store. I bought one pair and took it home and sprayed them blue and added a yellow pompom. Remember? Now I desperately wish I bought the second pair because I'd LOVE to do this with the ribbon as lacings. I've gone back almost every week and haven't found another pair like them. What a miss.
It also looks like you could add black and white twine to the rims. ACK! I'm so mad.
Source: brandos.se
Wow 19
A new take on 'something blue'. But I think this concept would also look great in everyday wear.
Source: img246.imageshack.us
Hair 2
Three low ponytails, divided into loops & pinned.
I really love this and am going to attempt.
Source: glamour.com
Wow 18
Now that's what I call a dress! I'd love to make a condensed version for light formal wear.
Source: None
Flickr Favs
I know it's been a while since I did a flickr favs. There have been so many wonderful posts. I definitely recommend checking it out!
Crochetie
Inspiration 2
March 25, 2011
Love the effect of sheer & lace sleeves. I'd love to try this with a flowy blouse.
I Want One 1
I loved the idea of spats as a child but I'm even more intrigued to wear them as an adult. It looks almost like a leather insert in regular shoes. I'm almost tempted to make some of my own. Wouldn't that be a cool post?
Source: google.com
Bedroom Makeover Week Day 4: Ruffled Duvet (with materials from Ruffled Fabric)
Love love love her stuff! Ruffle fabric makes for great instantly amazing projects. Use for pillows, curtains, even clothes! Some other items you should check out are her white ruffled maze fabric, blue bell cascading ruffled fabric and 2" taupe ruffled fabric.
Twin: 66 x 96 inches- 3.75 yards
Full: 81 x 96 inches- 4.5 yards
Queen: 90 x 102 inches- 5 yards
King/California King: 108 x 102 inches- 6 yards
You'll have to cut your yardage in half and sew them together lengthwise.
Wow 17
Remember this WOW? Here is it in person. It's much longer than I thought. I sort of want to see it non-twirly.
Source: elle-tea.blogspot.com
Secret Stitches
March 24, 2011
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