So, I have been mentally preparing myself for spring cleaning. And I have also been getting my closet ready. (Not that it could use any extra items). I think this list could apply to almost any season, with a little tweaking. You're welcome.
To Do List:
1. Donate out-of-date, too small, worn-out clothes to Goodwill, or sell the higher-quality items to Plato's Closet - Done! I made $25 off some gently used clothes.
2. Organizing my closet: accessories, shoes, and by item (pants, skirts, etc).
3. In so doing items #1 and #2, designate items intended for refashion projects! Draw sketches, make list of needed supplies, and set-aside time in my schedule for my projects/sewing time.
4. Put away all clothes from the previous season in rubber totes. Keep items that will work under a cardigan for Fall.
5. Set aside items for next season on Lay-away at my favorite department stores, since it won't be cool enough to actual wear them and not sweat bullets for at least a month. -Done! TJMaxx and Belk had some great pieces that I have already set aside to be picked up soon. I found a couple of tops and an easter dress
7. I'm getting my Pinterest boards ready and full of inspiration! I might crash their server. Probably. Follow me if you aren't already. It isn't hard to find inspiration on Pinterest, throw a mouse click any direction and you'll find any number of things to make you wanna grab your glue gun and/or scissors.
Somewhere in-between reading the umpteen essays and poetry for my English classes, work, and my other classes, I will be finding time to look fabulous. I am making myself make an effort to not be a hot mess. Not being a morning person is no excuse to not be dressed to impress for less :) If I, the naturally lazy one, can, then anyone can do this!
Watch for updates!!
Thursday, September 6, 2012
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
The Find of a Millennium!
I know I'm not the only nerd in North America. We are proud race, Genius Smartassius, slowly taking back America.
That being said, I think there are other people who could benefit from the site that I found!!
Spoonflower Awesomeness
My Geek inspired Pinterest board where these are posted, along with other smart people stuffs!
Allonsy!!
They have a plethora of fabric to make all kind of paraphenerdlia with! Pillows! Capes! Sheets! Dresses! Headbands! Forts! Tardis Pillows! I could go on but I don't want to be redundant.
They have collections for Sherlock Holmes, Star Wars, Doctor Who, as well as Steam Punk, Science, Robots, and Science Fiction! Here are a few examples of the rare gems I unearthed (or...unwebbed?)
The minute I perform my own refash using Spoonflower fabrics, I will be excited to post it on my blog to share the awesomeness!
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That being said, I think there are other people who could benefit from the site that I found!!
Spoonflower Awesomeness
My Geek inspired Pinterest board where these are posted, along with other smart people stuffs!
Allonsy!!
They have a plethora of fabric to make all kind of paraphenerdlia with! Pillows! Capes! Sheets! Dresses! Headbands! Forts! Tardis Pillows! I could go on but I don't want to be redundant.
They have collections for Sherlock Holmes, Star Wars, Doctor Who, as well as Steam Punk, Science, Robots, and Science Fiction! Here are a few examples of the rare gems I unearthed (or...unwebbed?)
The minute I perform my own refash using Spoonflower fabrics, I will be excited to post it on my blog to share the awesomeness!
"Cutesy Sherlock Holmes" by jaana
"All the who's down in Whoville" by thirdhalfstudios
Vader Black Polka on duckegg fabric by smuk
My favorite: Tardis Pillow Making Kit
And if I had a Library in my house, I would have these on the faded leather arm chairs/ chaise lounge:
Madame Fancypantaloons' Instant Library Bindings ~ Blue fabric by peacoquettedesigns
Isn't this (almost) handier than a Sonic Screwdriver?
I'm in L-O-V-E with Spoonflower!
They have all kinds of fancy fabric, not just nerdy stuff, so check them out for your refash projects or for inspiration!!
Follow them on Twitter: @Spoonflower
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Miracle Coffee Table Makeover
One rainy Saturday, my mom and I set out on an adventure in Mobile early in the morning to find some cute junk at yard sales for my new apartment. It was really rainy and yuck so we wound up at an indoor rummage sale at the Shriner's Temple. It's a good place to buy cheap collectibles and base items for all the cute and inexpensive projects you see on Pinterest. (By the way, if you aren't already, follow me on Pinterest with the link on the right hand side of my blog -->)
So I found this coffee table. From the 80s. For $5!!
But it was a little scratched and worm so my Dad, the handy carpenter, sanded it with a machine sander to buff the rough spots out.
Then he painted the bottom half a lovely and lively mint green color, the top half a wood stain brown.
We let it set for a few hours, then came back and he painted an antique brown in the crevices around the joints of the table and to fill the Knicks on the top, then wiped the excess for an antique look.
Finally, we sprayed two coats varnish to seal in the paint job.
It was a great chance to catch up and bond some with my Dad on the weekend of his birthday. Happy Birthday, Daddy! Thanks for being so detail-oriented, hard-working, and such a Christian example in my life.
I don't know what I would do without such an amazing father. I really enjoyed spending time with my parents in the country and seeing Dad's puppies growing up! Also, Chuck the Pooch enjoyed getting to roam around with the baby nuggets!
So I found this coffee table. From the 80s. For $5!!
Then he painted the bottom half a lovely and lively mint green color, the top half a wood stain brown.
We let it set for a few hours, then came back and he painted an antique brown in the crevices around the joints of the table and to fill the Knicks on the top, then wiped the excess for an antique look. Finally, we sprayed two coats varnish to seal in the paint job.
It was a great chance to catch up and bond some with my Dad on the weekend of his birthday. Happy Birthday, Daddy! Thanks for being so detail-oriented, hard-working, and such a Christian example in my life.
I don't know what I would do without such an amazing father. I really enjoyed spending time with my parents in the country and seeing Dad's puppies growing up! Also, Chuck the Pooch enjoyed getting to roam around with the baby nuggets!
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
DIY for the Ewok Baby Chuck
Doggie collar DIY
I will have to do this DIY for Charles Bass Barkley; the laziest, cutest, and sweetest puppy in da world!
I would do mine in MUCH preppier colors (of course).
My puppy has to match his stylish daddy.
Sharp mugs
I found a tutorial on Craft Gawker for decorating coffee mugs with sharpies!! So I went hog wild. I created one of my own on a plate with quotes from the first chapter of the first Harry Potter book (The Philosopher's Stone) and went over in orange all the words that were HP related for extra emphasis. I love emphasis; sometimes you can never place enough on things that matter!
Then I baked it at..350? I think for 20 mins. :)
Then I baked it at..350? I think for 20 mins. :)
I've been thinking about scarves..
I used to never like scarves. I think a rock hit me on the head one day and I suddenly decided I was in love with them.
Anyhow, I have several dresses and tops in my closet that I am currently thinking of ways to turn them into a scarf.
Long scarf? Ruffle scarf? Head scarf...'50's housewife style? Soft scarf? Patchwork scarf? One of those cool scarfs where you use fabric paint to write a quote on it?
I'll keep thinking, because although it's August, this is South Alabama and I won't be in need of one until October. Or else I will have a heat stroke.
Thoughts?
Anyhow, I have several dresses and tops in my closet that I am currently thinking of ways to turn them into a scarf.
Long scarf? Ruffle scarf? Head scarf...'50's housewife style? Soft scarf? Patchwork scarf? One of those cool scarfs where you use fabric paint to write a quote on it?
I'll keep thinking, because although it's August, this is South Alabama and I won't be in need of one until October. Or else I will have a heat stroke.
Thoughts?
Easiest Refash EVER
So I had this dress. I hated the style of it, with the tank top bodice part and the too-high waisted skirt that was attached, and also that halter/necklace/art that was also attached. You can't see it, but attached to the necklace thing was a ribbon that tied around my neck like a halter...or a noose. It was uncomfortable (to say the least) to keep it tied at a comfortable length. Or just to keep it tied in general.
So I refaced this into a skirt because I love the bottom half. The bottom half was adorable and that very popular jade color everyone is wearing with some cute tiered ruffles. So, why get rid of the whole thing when just the top half is offensive and awkward? (Much like someone I used to be friends with...)
The dress as is.
Look at that off-the-wall colored necklace?
What were you thinking, J. C. Penney?!
I forgot to document it, but I literally just cut as much of the
tank top part from the dress as I could without mutilating
the seams or the elastic-y part of the waist band. You can see the red
handle of my scissors in the bottom right corner. If you want,
you can use seam rippers but this project was elementarily easy!
So I paired it with a simple little off-white cotton tee,
which was perfect for the beach. This is my niece, who is 8,
riding the ferris wheel for the first time! So brave. She is holding
my hand so I won't let her chicken out! *Tear*
They grow up so fast!
Anyways, be sure to check your closet
for fashion SAVES you can perform to have something
new and FREE instead of buying the latest trends. I revived
this poor thing from the throes of my vast closet!
And found just the event to wear it to!
I'm thinking for fall it will look adorable with flats or boots!!
Monday, August 6, 2012
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