tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91507755748343842322024-03-06T02:08:18.102-05:00Lil' Bit's and BerriesAmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16717922791730683678noreply@blogger.comBlogger441125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9150775574834384232.post-67563455979072228622013-08-11T11:38:00.004-04:002013-08-11T11:40:24.844-04:00Free Digital Scrapbooking KitOh So Happy: Designed by Amy Sumrall<br />
For personal use only. :)<br />
No Longer Sold at The Lilypad.<br />
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http://www.4shared.com/zip/E3IF5i5v/asumrall_OhSoHappy_pp.htmlAmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16717922791730683678noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9150775574834384232.post-7087762192142892832011-10-30T06:51:00.003-04:002011-10-30T06:57:27.318-04:00Holloween Scrapbooking Freebies By Request<div style="text-align: center;">I was recently contacted for these items and decided to put them on my blog to share with all of you. Please ignore the LilyPad labels, I don't have time to change them. Other than that, please feel free to download and enjoy!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghQHEHCEn46ySKZumzt3O6nmQvyXuljmRVHnLpg7I7HEKDoDBiD2qpszWg_Lpd26NdwCk_0MG6raRvdlgPeIWLYpkgfzCr7tR5edqX6bjCcOmnkIPE2mrgZm3s7la1JpJm92AMqQQYn8U/s1600/ASUM_buttons_600.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghQHEHCEn46ySKZumzt3O6nmQvyXuljmRVHnLpg7I7HEKDoDBiD2qpszWg_Lpd26NdwCk_0MG6raRvdlgPeIWLYpkgfzCr7tR5edqX6bjCcOmnkIPE2mrgZm3s7la1JpJm92AMqQQYn8U/s400/ASUM_buttons_600.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5669236447273816690" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCQcZd46vpsCUPnpZfOR1cKuwxoDgnw5FpLn7UyXlFd7OAE6Ph925RW3a8sG8L4Wmgg2aokXFiD4mG32G-sxo3pItc1jKEBSRxoqmZYIulitpK3vl-_HLVflJ1D9cJ17g7kjcQPOqeNDk/s1600/ASUM_clay_600.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCQcZd46vpsCUPnpZfOR1cKuwxoDgnw5FpLn7UyXlFd7OAE6Ph925RW3a8sG8L4Wmgg2aokXFiD4mG32G-sxo3pItc1jKEBSRxoqmZYIulitpK3vl-_HLVflJ1D9cJ17g7kjcQPOqeNDk/s400/ASUM_clay_600.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5669236450707730770" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.4shared.com/file/qXes9Cxc/BaublesButtons_ep.html">Click here to download</a><br /></div>Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16717922791730683678noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9150775574834384232.post-60330045731714011712011-05-25T07:50:00.003-04:002011-05-25T08:01:17.466-04:00Breakfast Nook: A work in progressGood Morning! Today I thought I'd show a little peek of our breakfast nook. Every single thing is vintage and thrifted, but of course!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtcxfbmp3Te6HGh2wTv4oELvpuBqcYJfWNyJccslbvmqCFr3SWSy0rJXVrGTQFiZ4oaAqM0nXLqqmllE0aCPlf-si8S1FLAGQiyM6eMO-hO-i3w-XUkCqPm9OcFMSTH6jnot1a1JaFlUU/s1600/0021.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 380px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtcxfbmp3Te6HGh2wTv4oELvpuBqcYJfWNyJccslbvmqCFr3SWSy0rJXVrGTQFiZ4oaAqM0nXLqqmllE0aCPlf-si8S1FLAGQiyM6eMO-hO-i3w-XUkCqPm9OcFMSTH6jnot1a1JaFlUU/s400/0021.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610620325231781282" border="0" /></a>Gingham curtains: I love gingham and find it to be so charming, especially with ruffles! Not sure they really belong in a spanish style home, but for now I like them! <br /><br />I am in love with vintage tablecloths and enamelware. I can't get enough of either and they are the two main things I am always on the look out for. The table is old and pretty cheep-o, but until I get my dream formica 40's table, this does the job.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG5M4r0N9y5uFjbikJLWwBdVENpAQznST_K4eZ5bmGXSS28Ie_o6ZkKe3ekQ-tQUOgn7PTi01UhJ4g-hs1LLrSAySwXsTQslfuaaHPAhZlYqiXs3hYI0I0TFo9AGbnLF-gnD4Lv9BAdPU/s1600/0061.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 341px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG5M4r0N9y5uFjbikJLWwBdVENpAQznST_K4eZ5bmGXSS28Ie_o6ZkKe3ekQ-tQUOgn7PTi01UhJ4g-hs1LLrSAySwXsTQslfuaaHPAhZlYqiXs3hYI0I0TFo9AGbnLF-gnD4Lv9BAdPU/s400/0061.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610620318894837314" border="0" /></a>Shot of my thrifted shelf, lined up with some pyrex fridgies, pitchers and pots.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4ITf45yhwQUbFXZNibZPPlezFBkcoP1qZit1YN-p2nJR5wGmxhH__Tr9dBgBZq3sOjoQYassCIb_xOLwBrz84kSaL37zPhrlwhP7lqkuiA_5uC_FupeSXKLKcpLFM41ywY_zB3IVlMvM/s1600/cake.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 260px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4ITf45yhwQUbFXZNibZPPlezFBkcoP1qZit1YN-p2nJR5wGmxhH__Tr9dBgBZq3sOjoQYassCIb_xOLwBrz84kSaL37zPhrlwhP7lqkuiA_5uC_FupeSXKLKcpLFM41ywY_zB3IVlMvM/s400/cake.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610620310590428018" border="0" /></a>This cake carrier is a recent find. I was soooo excited when I saw it!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3nqenlghkB7jkGI_j2-BdstiXI_y7oG9sD7OMUWLfNTTIcLJs2ZOu12fGOrguVkJJKpomKvdi4_N8_O_2wPi0Io1mZ9vF2fyH06-_5wTH07YNDdnSQyQpvylp2BOzv75fLgcfNzvK7yg/s1600/0041.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 386px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3nqenlghkB7jkGI_j2-BdstiXI_y7oG9sD7OMUWLfNTTIcLJs2ZOu12fGOrguVkJJKpomKvdi4_N8_O_2wPi0Io1mZ9vF2fyH06-_5wTH07YNDdnSQyQpvylp2BOzv75fLgcfNzvK7yg/s400/0041.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610620308889270626" border="0" /></a>Some daisies to match the tablecloth. I love daisies because they are sweet, simple and last a long time!<br /><br />Today I am going to work on cleaning and organizing my little craft/sewing/laundry room! What are your plans for the day?Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16717922791730683678noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9150775574834384232.post-63958742158961781322011-05-24T16:11:00.002-04:002011-05-24T16:19:46.036-04:00A Few Thrifty Finds!I thought I'd share of few of my recent thrift finds with you today!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8HO6HqZf2Tgs-jSSB1_E0oRyfm3PLS7J0vy1yVAn15U8CJl2_rxtKo9UW1HnFxhgIyRebdFDB4UtrvcL9LtiHzR3KgRdp5HGN0OjT99Ngdyw_b01eiwHyPi_R1aFGpYLPEA48Fp3DIbc/s1600/0051.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 370px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8HO6HqZf2Tgs-jSSB1_E0oRyfm3PLS7J0vy1yVAn15U8CJl2_rxtKo9UW1HnFxhgIyRebdFDB4UtrvcL9LtiHzR3KgRdp5HGN0OjT99Ngdyw_b01eiwHyPi_R1aFGpYLPEA48Fp3DIbc/s400/0051.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610378319045778338" border="0" /></a>This old Cosco chair/step stool was $5.95. I slapped some faux oil cloth on the seat for now and will probably paint it at some point. It has already come in handy when Sophie wants to help make dinner.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBhyPhZ4qBjV5Qs49jaVUiDALFYSMi0yCJn3b2MLD0bpDbuTyFsT0ZfNRvMR46LbJgAk5t1SHprlRTMALj-IXqjA6AfE3-0wX4jYDEWQLpQPwvAbZ4sBYQ_mBuozOFIEC4jwiltpqywYE/s1600/019.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBhyPhZ4qBjV5Qs49jaVUiDALFYSMi0yCJn3b2MLD0bpDbuTyFsT0ZfNRvMR46LbJgAk5t1SHprlRTMALj-IXqjA6AfE3-0wX4jYDEWQLpQPwvAbZ4sBYQ_mBuozOFIEC4jwiltpqywYE/s400/019.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610378316224416338" border="0" /></a>I never thought I'd find a Pyrex dot bowl! Finally! And for $2.95, who could pass it up?<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNbVCuei7gQ6QIM2XFd8eHFOak4cJhAJTAni3hbYCAH2TCz9NXnHE-5SjsJ7Pk1_T-TQhPmqdvqMz4TbnKtXrmXPtUSDQW5vkv0w7jcvJQSn3-0qWUGabu-c6Qgz_BSMvcGCNNYvb3cwo/s1600/016.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNbVCuei7gQ6QIM2XFd8eHFOak4cJhAJTAni3hbYCAH2TCz9NXnHE-5SjsJ7Pk1_T-TQhPmqdvqMz4TbnKtXrmXPtUSDQW5vkv0w7jcvJQSn3-0qWUGabu-c6Qgz_BSMvcGCNNYvb3cwo/s400/016.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610378310164836690" border="0" /></a>I bought this box full of old metal flower frogs yesterday for $4.95. Some have already been put to work and this is the rest of the bunch.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaIyXsY95wmXLwJSMKKE40O1wCM4idD-axIgb54y1JBdMPeYGpjgyx_t0Yz-ejvSyLzFW7jmV7rHIqppQHhA9R3MauMmCgeim_opOJBh-LCiEYb26too6rDHOy_Mc6GmeMLSFXKZcXHQw/s1600/017.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaIyXsY95wmXLwJSMKKE40O1wCM4idD-axIgb54y1JBdMPeYGpjgyx_t0Yz-ejvSyLzFW7jmV7rHIqppQHhA9R3MauMmCgeim_opOJBh-LCiEYb26too6rDHOy_Mc6GmeMLSFXKZcXHQw/s400/017.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610378306175272914" border="0" /></a>How appropriate! A "Thrift" bank so I can save my pennies for more thrift outings! Too bad I can't figure out how to open it! Still, I love that it is all rusty and worn and it looks cute on my desk.<br /><br />Have you been thrifting lately?Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16717922791730683678noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9150775574834384232.post-85742556391355585452011-05-23T19:00:00.007-04:002011-05-23T19:42:11.173-04:00Thrifty Spring Projects!Ahhhh, long time no blog! Hopefully I will be making up for that from now on! I wanted to share my recent thrifty projects with you!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghFnQDO-yG_xN462XOkL_tV7u36f-0p9mWsXqo891mJ9GIxOhFvJsll8weu1TmlJajtYnseyu5F2XvjMwrKOARKc9oTUx4aPRUn9XaXGnCo1-x-p8EOeOcpb5isFLSrYubKckFepeSIGE/s1600/004.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghFnQDO-yG_xN462XOkL_tV7u36f-0p9mWsXqo891mJ9GIxOhFvJsll8weu1TmlJajtYnseyu5F2XvjMwrKOARKc9oTUx4aPRUn9XaXGnCo1-x-p8EOeOcpb5isFLSrYubKckFepeSIGE/s400/004.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610051942665728226" border="0" /></a><br />This stool was quite hideous when I spied it at the thrift store, but for $5.00 I knew it was worth taking a chance on and could probably be transformed into something a bit nicer! <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi87WTTZfXBaf-2vNa_seVBUBRxW92CacSuvI-Kw8zhwTiSlaftZKsxfUAYAenbT-0SA3q5fJD89-2mjUjq2jKMMAQfep2A1aVkuke2-zKiAVJA69hO60KA3xRjDyj-Bhph8G77ubVn2ZE/s1600/002.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi87WTTZfXBaf-2vNa_seVBUBRxW92CacSuvI-Kw8zhwTiSlaftZKsxfUAYAenbT-0SA3q5fJD89-2mjUjq2jKMMAQfep2A1aVkuke2-zKiAVJA69hO60KA3xRjDyj-Bhph8G77ubVn2ZE/s400/002.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610051741868143506" border="0" /></a> A little bit of paint and some fabric (from a thrifted sheet, of course) and done!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjksC4-q-TJQhIQ3J-aMr2fkeCfEu0H_G3Xmk9yqlcKXjUV84wtMMvQJQZFiF6Y11bGF9YTnReIaTsu69P6ghRGwT48iR6iE2gLgDR3Nd8w3usNRz-eJpblRErQHFGArREHGshnBGXqatw/s1600/003.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjksC4-q-TJQhIQ3J-aMr2fkeCfEu0H_G3Xmk9yqlcKXjUV84wtMMvQJQZFiF6Y11bGF9YTnReIaTsu69P6ghRGwT48iR6iE2gLgDR3Nd8w3usNRz-eJpblRErQHFGArREHGshnBGXqatw/s400/003.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610051688259122130" border="0" /></a><br />Love those shabby wheels!<br /><br />Next up I used 2 ladders I found at the Habitat Re-Store for $3.99 each! I love that place! The wood top was behind my washer and dryer when we moved in so I hung on to it, thinking it might find a purpose someday.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeajualFyxGo4022xHR5ajEtFMPNzdSpX54tZWABWJVVSQJIUsOzD02BPBtKVX-Z5Wt6hfJD8dshlxMqbtVSZN6bzIUIKhyphenhyphenzRGmIhEYDC_SAWRfRFvGAwFVJkDi3mOvQm7CJHgGa1COH8/s1600/006.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeajualFyxGo4022xHR5ajEtFMPNzdSpX54tZWABWJVVSQJIUsOzD02BPBtKVX-Z5Wt6hfJD8dshlxMqbtVSZN6bzIUIKhyphenhyphenzRGmIhEYDC_SAWRfRFvGAwFVJkDi3mOvQm7CJHgGa1COH8/s400/006.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610051787611876402" border="0" /></a>I painted everything a lovely pale gray (its almost white but with a touch of gray), rubbed some glazing medium that I mixed with brown on, wiped off and then sealed with a glossy sealer. Screwed it all together and voila!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjom3Gf4bP35FemZ112g9rE3d-V83Q2zfBYgRg3F3CId12puRV8GymLpyOS_k0Ws88ItFt1Pre81HZYdB2PwbQyg9Qmnw2BYHQer7mRsJoiAv2QkEDk2x7OOf4t5p5-I-4Gfd5RWSgigfk/s1600/014.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjom3Gf4bP35FemZ112g9rE3d-V83Q2zfBYgRg3F3CId12puRV8GymLpyOS_k0Ws88ItFt1Pre81HZYdB2PwbQyg9Qmnw2BYHQer7mRsJoiAv2QkEDk2x7OOf4t5p5-I-4Gfd5RWSgigfk/s400/014.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610051646066560434" border="0" /></a><br />Added a few accessories and flowers from the yard...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgstbgzuMFlU-vMJ8OLlTelIJx3bwYxgKJAh16GzEuD6kgO6QGI8RRxRbol7bJWX_y8R9lUB-j-ZFW5T3Z6_MH1LxPwGUgXm_y1XpxrLB5GB1dJ0_YopYwMMus7wUJHuKAMs3TM5E2_P6A/s1600/005.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgstbgzuMFlU-vMJ8OLlTelIJx3bwYxgKJAh16GzEuD6kgO6QGI8RRxRbol7bJWX_y8R9lUB-j-ZFW5T3Z6_MH1LxPwGUgXm_y1XpxrLB5GB1dJ0_YopYwMMus7wUJHuKAMs3TM5E2_P6A/s400/005.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610051620626372946" border="0" /></a>...and now I have the perfect little table for my bay window!<br /><br />Our house epitomizes "work in progress". We moved in a year ago this month and I have been taking some time letting this 1928 spanish style home "speak to me" so I can figure out which way it wants to be decorated. Not to mention, I am on a tight, tight budget. I will be posting more photos and projects on a regular basis. I've been working on the kitchen and master bedroom so look for those photos next!<br /><br />I am linking up to some great blogs!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://apronthriftgirl.typepad.com/">Apron Thrift Girl</a><br /><a href="http://southernhospitalityblog.com/">Southern Hospitality</a><br /><a href="http://commonground-debrasvintagedesigns.blogspot.com/">Common Ground</a><br /></div>Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16717922791730683678noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9150775574834384232.post-6668119903921782072010-10-30T20:52:00.002-04:002010-10-30T21:04:32.640-04:00Time to start thinking about Christmas!Is anyone starting to think about Christmas already? There is always so much to do that I am trying to get a leg up on it this year. I love making homemade gifts for my family and doing lots of crafty things around the holidays. I pulled out the vintage Christmas tablecloths I have collected since last year to see if I could get any inspiration from them.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyIx-j7ueqU1N7vxns3hmTS4dyhrfAAi9f5PVO5HSqcdfApklmLsDFORCw0caQvzxz9gfzol3s6FfrSqGKIerGwJzTUR3XkMJRoP3kuGjl6MabgGs_QgHtvAOVpqFUdrlMQZxSmyLzqOg/s1600/004.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyIx-j7ueqU1N7vxns3hmTS4dyhrfAAi9f5PVO5HSqcdfApklmLsDFORCw0caQvzxz9gfzol3s6FfrSqGKIerGwJzTUR3XkMJRoP3kuGjl6MabgGs_QgHtvAOVpqFUdrlMQZxSmyLzqOg/s400/004.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534007227572231170" border="0" /></a>It did give me some ideas but I can't post them here since my family does read here from time to time. Wink wink. I do need to get started soon if I am going to pull it off!<br /><br />But first we have Halloween and Thanksgiving to enjoy! Don't you love this time of year? It's the best! Have a Happy Halloween, everyone!Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16717922791730683678noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9150775574834384232.post-28924259866673670572010-10-28T08:45:00.003-04:002010-10-28T08:53:47.296-04:00Winner of "Name My Shop" Announced!Wow, thank you for joining in my little contest! I was so impressed by all of the very clever names you came up with! It was actually a tough choice because they were all so good! I was mulling them all over and over and kept coming back to this one:<br /><br />Drum Roll.............<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5Cmzl3vRlDb8ja-pTqPDIZywqZ_C_zEYFGYSgLEUAj4bkJxydMxlPQDm7594VI7M8RgZsaL3f6BKMN1tM45TYUbCwn2Ahykb5_s1-d5osmllTE0L7pWY6DMQEe0oRUJRfMDCgDNtNzgw/s1600/logo+copy.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5Cmzl3vRlDb8ja-pTqPDIZywqZ_C_zEYFGYSgLEUAj4bkJxydMxlPQDm7594VI7M8RgZsaL3f6BKMN1tM45TYUbCwn2Ahykb5_s1-d5osmllTE0L7pWY6DMQEe0oRUJRfMDCgDNtNzgw/s400/logo+copy.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5533077328955539474" border="0" /></a>"Yesterdaisy" submitted by <span style="font-weight: bold;">Megan</span>! <br /><br />Yay Megan! Email me at amysumrall@gmail.com, the size and color choices for your custom skirt along with your address! <span style="font-style: italic;"></span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">By the way, Megan also happens to be the owner of </span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.shabbyblogs.com/index.html">Shabby Blogs</a><span style="font-style: italic;">, which I used to design my little bloggy. Be sure to check her site out, it's free!</span><br /><br />The random winner of a market bag is...... <span style="font-weight: bold;">Nikki</span>! Yay! Please email me your address, Nikki!<br /><br />Thanks again to all of you who played along, you guys rock!Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16717922791730683678noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9150775574834384232.post-10024917506783075372010-10-24T09:18:00.006-04:002010-10-24T09:52:05.670-04:00Name My Shop and Win!I've been busy, busy sewing up some new skirts and market bags! I am preparing to sell them at our local crafts and antique market and also on etsy. Problem is, I need a catchy name for both! Here's a sampling of the goods:<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIXzIBz1FzRBXA62D99wDC0xCW2yTX8CFoyXIFaVoyyYulKz-sRKEGUkXeI1bC_3WNM2KU9GMZMpSDyZ8QJ7w84gDWmUGw7Y7j-N8OFbxypMs8GFR8or9RcyAAXYbVVzhgRBOmHU0z_I4/s1600/small+marketbag.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIXzIBz1FzRBXA62D99wDC0xCW2yTX8CFoyXIFaVoyyYulKz-sRKEGUkXeI1bC_3WNM2KU9GMZMpSDyZ8QJ7w84gDWmUGw7Y7j-N8OFbxypMs8GFR8or9RcyAAXYbVVzhgRBOmHU0z_I4/s400/small+marketbag.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5531609584183048402" border="0" /></a>Small Market Bag<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpxxTUhT4YyzNgpSmkjLXSgBgxLu1kwl_xhnWHM3Go6T3z6XS_MSOi4ZcJLf22l5Xp1i-dGbBz-E7ip4uuZ2XF-ScYLRqg1tqc_q630E0mZb0hHZuQKKiaOguCrnL97Lkr_4GG2tsrCxk/s1600/skirt1front.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpxxTUhT4YyzNgpSmkjLXSgBgxLu1kwl_xhnWHM3Go6T3z6XS_MSOi4ZcJLf22l5Xp1i-dGbBz-E7ip4uuZ2XF-ScYLRqg1tqc_q630E0mZb0hHZuQKKiaOguCrnL97Lkr_4GG2tsrCxk/s400/skirt1front.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5531602497236445314" border="0" /></a>Apron Ruffle Skirt Front<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZPWSM6wCEMte6QKlC2enNWSMOnfYjwqPDAMnMWcQuJbxoxeQKyFG8lWZPJGRCAXFWPbJRcdObGXPGYcijxVWja2XmuEUpT4b09TANFBp7RClWWsB8kXKJyfLJvIO-5v9_he-ZYtsbCOo/s1600/skirt1back.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZPWSM6wCEMte6QKlC2enNWSMOnfYjwqPDAMnMWcQuJbxoxeQKyFG8lWZPJGRCAXFWPbJRcdObGXPGYcijxVWja2XmuEUpT4b09TANFBp7RClWWsB8kXKJyfLJvIO-5v9_he-ZYtsbCOo/s400/skirt1back.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5531602482345835954" border="0" /></a>Apron Ruffle Skirt Back<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjASqjnv2NxDalYtfnQNk8fRL_jEnmp5zRUENhYXeNAWz5QpJ1PdRS0ysMiZ6-4rc8ApYB1s6eiKIo7oVpccTcxYgstWq-seQs3lhPE_qadzNuCEbGjcX3ab75hBsaBBpLuLxgNzREf8bo/s1600/skirt1detail.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjASqjnv2NxDalYtfnQNk8fRL_jEnmp5zRUENhYXeNAWz5QpJ1PdRS0ysMiZ6-4rc8ApYB1s6eiKIo7oVpccTcxYgstWq-seQs3lhPE_qadzNuCEbGjcX3ab75hBsaBBpLuLxgNzREf8bo/s400/skirt1detail.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5531602479103580242" border="0" /></a>Apron Ruffle Skirt Detail<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhNMxlzoaLtSA9NC614ta80mhJMNaisUtAsOP1kF5jhyphenhyphenu0hAH2XLmo9PtM8ih-KTi0e0wbOcTeIYwwtvjlZQtSJsH0Xokl4RaK0acCKboVG2yY4nYKvO-mf0vkREtdZEYRuDpYCCLjtXA/s1600/skirt2front.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhNMxlzoaLtSA9NC614ta80mhJMNaisUtAsOP1kF5jhyphenhyphenu0hAH2XLmo9PtM8ih-KTi0e0wbOcTeIYwwtvjlZQtSJsH0Xokl4RaK0acCKboVG2yY4nYKvO-mf0vkREtdZEYRuDpYCCLjtXA/s400/skirt2front.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5531602474791717746" border="0" /></a>Yellow Apron & Bow Skirt Front<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPOO30_je5DsHchrbJydwuK9f20rwqqk7DRjUwOj_exzECJhvCmYAckTitjz98nAQKM1yKAW0VkKrItp_a941f-t3IpfkotjoBpa9InEfd5zBuz1b4fKcvQiyFivQD0DuiwvDH5x8oawU/s1600/skirt2back.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPOO30_je5DsHchrbJydwuK9f20rwqqk7DRjUwOj_exzECJhvCmYAckTitjz98nAQKM1yKAW0VkKrItp_a941f-t3IpfkotjoBpa9InEfd5zBuz1b4fKcvQiyFivQD0DuiwvDH5x8oawU/s400/skirt2back.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5531602459189162866" border="0" /></a>Apron & Bow Skirt Back<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-style: italic;">I need to get some more items photographed when it's not raining!</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">All of the items I will be selling will be made from vintage fabrics, mostly sheets and hankies. Therefore, I was thinking something along the lines of The Vintage Linen Closet... but "meh"... some thing better than that. Cute, Whimsical, Vintage, Handmade are all ideas I want to express in the name.<br /><br />Here's where you come in! Would you like to win a skirt like one of these, but custom made for your child, grandchild, little friend, or heck, I can even make one for YOU to wear! You pick the style (ruffle apron or bow apron) and post your clever name for my shop here! I will make one of these skirts for you in your choice of colors and size if your name is chosen! (Allow two weeks.)<br /><br />It get's better!!! I will also take ALL of the comments and randomly choose one winner to receive a vintage sheet market bag! You may post one comment for each of the following:<br /><br />1. submit a name idea<br />2. become a follower<br />3. post a link to this contest on your blog<br />4. tweet about it<br />5. Face Book about it<br /><br />Just provide a link to the mention in your comment!<br /><br />Thanks for playing and good luck!<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><br /></div></div>Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16717922791730683678noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9150775574834384232.post-61953670093083839782010-10-20T06:42:00.004-04:002010-10-20T07:26:03.550-04:00My First Auction<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyAAthyphenhyphendVbChLwDT-KcKeeZzAtFRKVefmk1b1P5BxGJuOyHBUyKusQAG1GCyr4RK2_UJSKjsD8LlEp2x3JSqSItjrBVxIPMH3ZcNxzsjgJLJsr-L-HKO1IS4fB5m8JWQD_VwTViQgGDgo/s1600/OnlineAuctionGavel.gif"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 151px; height: 151px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyAAthyphenhyphendVbChLwDT-KcKeeZzAtFRKVefmk1b1P5BxGJuOyHBUyKusQAG1GCyr4RK2_UJSKjsD8LlEp2x3JSqSItjrBVxIPMH3ZcNxzsjgJLJsr-L-HKO1IS4fB5m8JWQD_VwTViQgGDgo/s400/OnlineAuctionGavel.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530077124472463346" border="0" /></a>I went to my first auction Saturday night and let me tell you, it was quite the experience. We had a great time and I was just mesmerized by the whole thing. My friend Karen is an auction guru and has been to hundreds and she was surprised they didn't have more stuff, but this is a new auction house, just starting out. I saw a few things I wouldn't mind owning, so I was very excited!<br /><br />Everything was going dirt cheap as there were not a lot of people there. I won a couple cool things for 5 dollars each. <span style="font-style: italic;"> Unfortunately, I can't post pictures till I get a new camera. Ever since I dropped my Rebel, it is taking crap photos. I am going to start shopping for a nice point and shoot, that thing was too bulky anyways.</span> I had been admiring this long drop- leaf farm table with 6 chairs but I had pretty much decided it was going to be too expensive. When it came up, no one bid on it. The auctioneer said "80 is the lowest I will go, or pass". My arm flew up in the air, all on it's own. I was really excited but nervous about how I would get it home since I live an hour from the auction house. The auctioneer told me I could pick it up Monday morning. Shortly after that I was getting ready to pay for everything and this big lot of silver platters (not real) came up which no one wanted. Then he threw in a zip lock bag of jewelry I had looked at and was interested in. I really didnt know what was inside the bag, but I could see some rhinestone stuff in there, which I am a sucker for. I won the whole lot for $10.00.<br /><br />Fast forward to Monday morning. I get my husband to drive the little one to preschool so I can drive the hour to pick up my new dining room set. Of course I get there and no one is there. keeping in mind I had to pick up my daughter by 11:30 an hour away, I was a bit nervous. I get the guy on the phone and 5 minutes later he arrives.<br /><br />We walk in and he tells me he is very, very sorry but the old lady who consigned the table came in yesterday and was so mad that it only sold for 80 dollars as it is worth thousands. She screamed and yelled and DEMANDED the table returned to her. Mind you, she did not have a reserve price on it, but anyways, she threw such a fit he felt he had no choice but to give it back to her. WHAT????!!! I was soooooo mad! First of all, that is ridiculous. Secondly, why didn't he call me? I just drove an hour! Ugh! He refunded my money and offered me $50 off anything if I come back.<br /><br />But then I got home and a bad first auction experience turned great. Remember that bag of jewelry? I started sorting through it and inside was a vintage ladies Omega Deville watch. I am sure the auctioneer did not know because it's worth 2 grand according to my jeweler.<br /><br />I think it's a pretty good example of karma.Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16717922791730683678noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9150775574834384232.post-18541207051251256762010-10-16T14:11:00.004-04:002010-10-16T14:24:30.406-04:00New Toy!I was able to finally purchase a serger yesterday and man, oh man, do I love that thing! It makes everything go so much faster and produces much more professional results. I am seriously in love with it!<br /><br />Our local Green Market opened for the season today. We have been waiting all the long summer for this day. The best organic veggies, flowers, amazing lobster bisque soup and our very favorite cheese vendor are all there in one spot! Not to mention the cider donuts (yum!) In anticipation, I whipped up this market bag last night with the new serger.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAuvCFMfYLHQVa03ZtVybKQoj6n1vKmz54ImFQIwhag67_IvWPrGX81CUJxq8BBKLOWqllt4zaRfECGzSaApFclraycuIc7NUzPOA4lpkIJIKY-XklpUEUfewGqt_jg7hHPF4YB6cLHEQ/s1600/001.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAuvCFMfYLHQVa03ZtVybKQoj6n1vKmz54ImFQIwhag67_IvWPrGX81CUJxq8BBKLOWqllt4zaRfECGzSaApFclraycuIc7NUzPOA4lpkIJIKY-XklpUEUfewGqt_jg7hHPF4YB6cLHEQ/s400/001.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5528709005637679282" border="0" /></a>It was very comfy to carry around at the market and I fit a ton of stuff in it! I actually had a compliment on it which made me happy!<br /><br />You can get two out of one pillow case. I just used coordinating sheet scraps I had for the straps and of course I had to add a ruffle. I completed two in a half hour! One is for me and one is for my thrifting buddy, Karen. She is taking me to my first auction tonight and I am very excited!<br /><br />I will be back to tell you what I scored at the auction (if anything).<br /><br />Have a great weekend!Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16717922791730683678noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9150775574834384232.post-55630955029922900642010-10-13T15:42:00.005-04:002010-10-13T16:01:02.422-04:00What The Heck Is That???Welcome to this edition of "What The Heck Is That?"! I am your confused host, Amy. Let's begin!<br /><br />Joking aside...<br />I decided to be brave and check out the Good Will Outlet this morning. That place is insane, I tell ya! Not for the faint of heart. Anyways, I found this thing....<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv9AjuGAqYDdHeVe_qN-1akT_WESKUNCszQettvcmIu7un28AGAhYIXxEBFXH8Zw-GqAHVOWwcD8yaKgVjQQ1ghkHVe5U3xr2KSeqgDJ-f2Ki3sY0BwewSGHjNDsgjL0MzXdkBTebonew/s1600/001.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv9AjuGAqYDdHeVe_qN-1akT_WESKUNCszQettvcmIu7un28AGAhYIXxEBFXH8Zw-GqAHVOWwcD8yaKgVjQQ1ghkHVe5U3xr2KSeqgDJ-f2Ki3sY0BwewSGHjNDsgjL0MzXdkBTebonew/s400/001.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527619523867476722" border="0" /></a>It was badly tarnished, so I cleaned it up...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinMOKj11gRkzLRfZkUkhUz-K4jyxAArUcW3DmrK8SnTE4LR7BfI_NT_HqTKXOtH3sPvM6_u4E38OK-XNlVMJIqvHNaDCbg9CCv6z4cnasYVB6ITl-_esj9KKvYpDNVTIJimWhBPyuJ_SM/s1600/003.JPG"><br /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqg_xAS5SEW83JXNyEGmwEwwUYzMeoMuPUA6mv_UU06p4ZmoSbKBjg79JWkDS43NmsW2N81rB4mjeQMg6HpxrDSFTw4kAdnVUtbkKhYeH-b8Dvgd9ZKWmVAKAX-4qn-8t0JgxwCjm0eRI/s1600/004.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqg_xAS5SEW83JXNyEGmwEwwUYzMeoMuPUA6mv_UU06p4ZmoSbKBjg79JWkDS43NmsW2N81rB4mjeQMg6HpxrDSFTw4kAdnVUtbkKhYeH-b8Dvgd9ZKWmVAKAX-4qn-8t0JgxwCjm0eRI/s400/004.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527619541669417410" border="0" /></a>...and realized it screws apart. I thought maybe THAT fact would give me a clue, but I still do not know what the heck it is.<br /><br />It is quite pretty and was only $1.00. It has a little circle on the bottom with a lion in it and I can make out "Silver Plate" but not the rest. It is also stamped 3002. No idea what it could be used for, or if it is purely decorative, or what! Anyone? Will it pay for my kids college educations if I sell it on Ebay???? Or at least a Mocha Latte at McDonalds? Either way, I like it but am stumped, so I come to you amazing blogity bloggers for help! Can you tell me "what the heck is that?" Your prize, should you win: Hmmm... do bragging rights and the satisfaction of helping out a person in need do it for ya? I knew you'd love that!Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16717922791730683678noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9150775574834384232.post-20439736541918309142010-10-10T14:45:00.005-04:002010-10-11T15:08:06.020-04:00Thrift Share!It's been a while since I've done a thrift share, so I thought I'd show you my haul from yesterday!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcCtJOiJ4a8odR0gIjKMuMnIVrTplph4Sia6RgNEi9ygpV84Z4z-hsbeWrBnNX2NcmF7pTg8R7Y4xF-TZWWFStCVgDngdyq8vABa2PdeD0TPywvox9-MjVLt5pZTBp7RfhfFHEQbLqupI/s1600/001.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcCtJOiJ4a8odR0gIjKMuMnIVrTplph4Sia6RgNEi9ygpV84Z4z-hsbeWrBnNX2NcmF7pTg8R7Y4xF-TZWWFStCVgDngdyq8vABa2PdeD0TPywvox9-MjVLt5pZTBp7RfhfFHEQbLqupI/s400/001.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526491520519634354" border="0" /></a>Vintage sheet, still in the package... destined to become a skirt in the near future.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP1uC48SxZWL2EWLlofWlvf0iZ3teIOY_A2PAchnaHJZYHn3i54sWrP4NtC2w_G1n5ceYiXy_NRHMbNHep8kQ6ZcSw3y2jwTP5l4yTTHWBjmlM4m4mUg6AvVSo8GPj9Z0vNP3Zp5M4Wvw/s1600/002.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP1uC48SxZWL2EWLlofWlvf0iZ3teIOY_A2PAchnaHJZYHn3i54sWrP4NtC2w_G1n5ceYiXy_NRHMbNHep8kQ6ZcSw3y2jwTP5l4yTTHWBjmlM4m4mUg6AvVSo8GPj9Z0vNP3Zp5M4Wvw/s400/002.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526491513021137026" border="0" /></a>Four cute tops for Sophie, they look brand new!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl63znKce_zUgvSgrFWlG4sknuJQI6b_PRsqmZrx6hZYBMOgvnM32E25K4WLKCyVmmv9W5sS-iDwQXMHLX-W7dXxf04I-PV9ra6_X7Rv1LibHCb1AO0ljcds33tCbeqWKoGC-ZrazS88o/s1600/003.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl63znKce_zUgvSgrFWlG4sknuJQI6b_PRsqmZrx6hZYBMOgvnM32E25K4WLKCyVmmv9W5sS-iDwQXMHLX-W7dXxf04I-PV9ra6_X7Rv1LibHCb1AO0ljcds33tCbeqWKoGC-ZrazS88o/s400/003.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526491351285674578" border="0" /></a>A sweet vintage dress for Sophie.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8qVDc0bAYkjHfkkrzwmSas0JIkSl1LpOhi9UinykPMuv4GQ1cJTsFJGuOZU80idqa-H5PJF_7fxM5VGDmTiNOUsLQvVuRo-h_UYfR3XG2sCpko7EAeGcW1ojWVCY0wUYrDef2hHwsL1c/s1600/004.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8qVDc0bAYkjHfkkrzwmSas0JIkSl1LpOhi9UinykPMuv4GQ1cJTsFJGuOZU80idqa-H5PJF_7fxM5VGDmTiNOUsLQvVuRo-h_UYfR3XG2sCpko7EAeGcW1ojWVCY0wUYrDef2hHwsL1c/s400/004.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526491337543532050" border="0" /></a>And another vintage dress for Sophie. She is one well dressed 3 year old! it's funny because my husband had her out at the park yesterday and an older woman kept looking at her and finally said "I can't put my finger on it, but she looks like she is from the 1930's! There is just something so classic about her." I told my hubby it's probably the way I dress her. LOL.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjisKtH7HNeqa1noA6rwhaKvQm9h_Z_vED-ocbS53nTbsx_QuGRoSi3vjyl881e1DPkXg5Tinknl_xFj2eGslTUWPfg0ez0yuztUQbm93jBeSEthNag3QLa6kShG-uBxQlRVk-WAiWBH0I/s1600/005.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjisKtH7HNeqa1noA6rwhaKvQm9h_Z_vED-ocbS53nTbsx_QuGRoSi3vjyl881e1DPkXg5Tinknl_xFj2eGslTUWPfg0ez0yuztUQbm93jBeSEthNag3QLa6kShG-uBxQlRVk-WAiWBH0I/s400/005.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526491333714478738" border="0" /></a>Check out this vintage tablecloth which has clearly never been used! Swoon! It's so perfect I won't be able to use it either! Well, at least not for a while.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoTdATHWNgVDyrVyijHzltA2PMw0UhAos42eVd4V7SzmEljBn5s-LFudDuqbObLfo98TGc9tkTPTKTog4EreB9BrUKE_lWA2fWIkFZ3hN8cZoTJceurxoBoABHh7bSTwRXW-F02uOANpk/s1600/006.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoTdATHWNgVDyrVyijHzltA2PMw0UhAos42eVd4V7SzmEljBn5s-LFudDuqbObLfo98TGc9tkTPTKTog4EreB9BrUKE_lWA2fWIkFZ3hN8cZoTJceurxoBoABHh7bSTwRXW-F02uOANpk/s400/006.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526491329294499490" border="0" /></a>These vintage curtains will also become skirts, dresses or some thing along those lines.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjLwCbuYUTT3VV-X2T2RjBRqAofU1icJu9JwUU7UyM9Zp83atF7yc92ZRoKtOPK4cc6pbsCmVUUBOuVDMRRwEMhnXcTTgb9wUrpr24ktds0gm4jJJFPeWC8Pp0Hx8pQH_0exJI34tVBEw/s1600/007.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjLwCbuYUTT3VV-X2T2RjBRqAofU1icJu9JwUU7UyM9Zp83atF7yc92ZRoKtOPK4cc6pbsCmVUUBOuVDMRRwEMhnXcTTgb9wUrpr24ktds0gm4jJJFPeWC8Pp0Hx8pQH_0exJI34tVBEw/s400/007.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526491323844064338" border="0" /></a>My big score of the day, a gorgeous hand made quilt for 12.50. It was marked 24.95 but was 50% off. I can't believe no one else snagged this! I didn't get to the store till almost noon and the place was swamped!<br /><br />I was very happy with my finds, I spent less than 40.00 and was in and out in under an hour. For me, that is a record. Hope you all had some fabulous finds too! I'm linking up to <a href="http://apronthriftgirl.typepad.com/apron_thrift_girl/">Apron Thrift Girl</a>, go check out others thrifty finds and add your own!Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16717922791730683678noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9150775574834384232.post-60832384174476241322010-10-08T08:20:00.003-04:002010-10-08T08:34:16.262-04:00A Skirt A Day!I have been having way too much fun making new skirts! I finished this cutie last night. (The skirt, not the kiddo.)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOm0QziWDjnn2fPy9vonwrT1JgNaZSQqy1Ia_TULexB8MtRpETbMKhI8hJRBmlHyolyoLsfWAU1AwWOL0h2ZlN-zRZ4fjKbYlbZj45D2JzCgbLINdQAj1RkaHHm1ymjsE2t2YPlt-T2_Q/s1600/006.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOm0QziWDjnn2fPy9vonwrT1JgNaZSQqy1Ia_TULexB8MtRpETbMKhI8hJRBmlHyolyoLsfWAU1AwWOL0h2ZlN-zRZ4fjKbYlbZj45D2JzCgbLINdQAj1RkaHHm1ymjsE2t2YPlt-T2_Q/s400/006.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525649630601613650" border="0" /></a><br />I used a vintage pillow case, vintage mini ric rac, vintage ribbon and buttons along with a vintage hankie for the apron. I love having such a huge stash of vintage goodies to work with, but at this pace I hope I don't run out!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5IIZQWJFEopkz0TEHZ6YrKdcHSk-5OCSm147AIiUCdxWLeXXeuNckI8H_-TV2zKHYTRajRwxiW8MLxgA9_FRwnLUhqmnXeoPtgmSpDSJiQBWG4mEdcMyioy9lp6a1U1bhZ_tczJx8BWs/s1600/007.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5IIZQWJFEopkz0TEHZ6YrKdcHSk-5OCSm147AIiUCdxWLeXXeuNckI8H_-TV2zKHYTRajRwxiW8MLxgA9_FRwnLUhqmnXeoPtgmSpDSJiQBWG4mEdcMyioy9lp6a1U1bhZ_tczJx8BWs/s400/007.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525649636636507746" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFOqqNgBnzYMdP51mcuxDZY2Z1j3d98wjP29iBa5lE5BewufYz8zE5rAVTXf6x0OASEzeLkxdjQUm9wEQr1skA3rqz0wnxamp5dKZj_utpyA1DJGt7pwsidAzTcqZGdfVfvRu6DAVQlLQ/s1600/010.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFOqqNgBnzYMdP51mcuxDZY2Z1j3d98wjP29iBa5lE5BewufYz8zE5rAVTXf6x0OASEzeLkxdjQUm9wEQr1skA3rqz0wnxamp5dKZj_utpyA1DJGt7pwsidAzTcqZGdfVfvRu6DAVQlLQ/s400/010.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525651781216239122" border="0" /></a>Isn't she a cutie?? (The kiddo, not the skirt.)<br /></div><br />I dropped my camera last week and now it is taking very blurry pics. Oops.<br /><br />On the bright side, I have enough of all of these supplies and I am working on one just like it for the shop! Right now I am off to the thrift to hopefully find more vintage goodies for more, more, more new skirts!Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16717922791730683678noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9150775574834384232.post-90826002402412664172010-10-07T09:06:00.003-04:002010-10-07T09:17:53.445-04:00Pillow Case ShirtI Know it's getting cooler in most parts of the country, but here in South Florida it is just now becoming tolerable to be outside. We had the hottest summer I can remember, too hot to spend time outdoors really. it is finally starting to cool down to the low 80's! Yay! It feels so nice to walk outside and not become instantly drenched in sweat. Yuck.<br /><br />Anyways, I dug out a couple of my thrifted Vera pillow cases and made cute tops out of them!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigw-GpL4__mlWYhTNACa6vIIy0G2TMry7DO-Pm1MKMys4Wd_Q2vnJ-DAFyWj0x3FbRnzuochdU8XVyS5nkhBprjBLr-3bbVDVllhh9b7nfjx1zN3PU28QLM9zdO27pI_hiPKX1v0BEOPM/s1600/001.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigw-GpL4__mlWYhTNACa6vIIy0G2TMry7DO-Pm1MKMys4Wd_Q2vnJ-DAFyWj0x3FbRnzuochdU8XVyS5nkhBprjBLr-3bbVDVllhh9b7nfjx1zN3PU28QLM9zdO27pI_hiPKX1v0BEOPM/s400/001.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525290213156789858" border="0" /></a>Here's one of them, the other I wore yesterday and is in the wash already. The lady at the post office complimented it and even my sister thought it was store bought!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixfGHB4xVJV5N0ywv-t30io8CB_gWxjMU_PC0PM9lwt4PSXB9kkTcONTlsD4NYsacsp-bfSvpeQvqiJO5Ind_thFJsEx-76-9a06AEHwb9JEzEoZECe45hTf9pcWQiewTL5WKVSkQp_DM/s1600/002.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixfGHB4xVJV5N0ywv-t30io8CB_gWxjMU_PC0PM9lwt4PSXB9kkTcONTlsD4NYsacsp-bfSvpeQvqiJO5Ind_thFJsEx-76-9a06AEHwb9JEzEoZECe45hTf9pcWQiewTL5WKVSkQp_DM/s400/002.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525290206166318914" border="0" /></a>I loosely followed the instructions in this awesome book! So many ideas for vintage pillowcases! I think my next project will be making a bunch of reusable grocery totes from more vintage pillow cases. I love pillow cases, can you tell?Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16717922791730683678noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9150775574834384232.post-59625394743989337662010-10-03T08:43:00.004-04:002010-10-03T16:57:47.909-04:00I *heart* Holly HobbieI have been on a sewing kick again! I lucked out and was able to combine my love for vintage sheets and linens, with my love of sewing and my love of all things Holly Hobbie!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIcnGI0XANudC8e50iHaB9P53mJ5-MypaP8oqFv5DsLlyzSarToiRvb0ji8kyekzb94TCuU5GQRGZvSzETCA2NBXVYNninNV1bleDps75DjCakbpWdMAu4sdyzLdpdImF7TTvHO98a-kQ/s1600/004.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIcnGI0XANudC8e50iHaB9P53mJ5-MypaP8oqFv5DsLlyzSarToiRvb0ji8kyekzb94TCuU5GQRGZvSzETCA2NBXVYNninNV1bleDps75DjCakbpWdMAu4sdyzLdpdImF7TTvHO98a-kQ/s400/004.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523800018797514850" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb18s7CP1sDaz7eb9wym0lzxQ_7wU65UXW1Gwis4aC6y14gKYjGK0WN3arL6tclq4ZWe6S2BVURHdCCHARqFszZ1aYglUS4jWRPa9k_a7WpxNidFn4O7_ci8O64CZKySsmRWCem3rTceQ/s1600/008.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb18s7CP1sDaz7eb9wym0lzxQ_7wU65UXW1Gwis4aC6y14gKYjGK0WN3arL6tclq4ZWe6S2BVURHdCCHARqFszZ1aYglUS4jWRPa9k_a7WpxNidFn4O7_ci8O64CZKySsmRWCem3rTceQ/s400/008.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523800022067396850" border="0" /></a>That means I have a <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/57966570/adorable-toddler-ruffle-skirt-made-with">new item</a> in my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/amysumrall">Etsy shoppe</a>!<br /><br />I have been working out the kinks and perfecting my ruffle skirt. I think I have made about 10 since I first posted about them. I made some changes to how I construct the skirt so that it will last a long long time and always look good. <span style="font-style: italic;">More on that in a different post.</span><br /><br />I have a bunch of these fabrics left so that means I am happy to take custom orders!<br /><br />By the way, that sweet little Holly Hobbie doll... I thrifted her over the summer. She is EXACTLY like the one I had as a little girl. I have never stopped loving all things Holly Hobbie. it just brings back so many memories.<br /><br />So much, in fact, that when Sophie was one year old, I dressed her as Holly Hobbie for Halloween! This was before my sewing kick, so her costume was ordered from Amazon, not hand made.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwdMYYOntf8MNza11cOPdt62EsxkZvBPL_oKYLVgu__JPfJBe2GqhjU1Tw_Q5n613d_ycJqMqF37H0uapAzDNz_Modom6Hoff6SDbLd1W4SIQGaLh4gg_Ev9XxQ6fg0FNTL7dMR3urvkg/s1600/holly.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 206px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwdMYYOntf8MNza11cOPdt62EsxkZvBPL_oKYLVgu__JPfJBe2GqhjU1Tw_Q5n613d_ycJqMqF37H0uapAzDNz_Modom6Hoff6SDbLd1W4SIQGaLh4gg_Ev9XxQ6fg0FNTL7dMR3urvkg/s400/holly.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523803221976847890" border="0" /></a>Maybe I can convince her to go as Holly Hobbie again next year so I can go crazy making her an awesome costume? This year she insists on being Jessie from the movie Toy Story. Hmmm.... maybe I can go as Holly Hobbie this year! I still have time! LOL!Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16717922791730683678noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9150775574834384232.post-58454981231300064822010-09-27T14:01:00.004-04:002010-09-27T14:27:17.169-04:00Thrifty DeconstructionI guess it's safe to say I've had a bit of a growth spurt this past year....ehem. Maybe I need to stop celebrating each thrifty treasure I find by eating a donut? Perhaps. Regardless, my cargo pants have been getting a little tight so I decided to do a little "upcycling" and repurpose them into cool deconstructed skirts.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQU16Qkkdf8DcqpnpB9IrHOagmoa7APki5J7AxzC0Y7uZrrJyxyEnQIaO9iWyaEGpioP5ssWfCozl7bKrx57_Fw4ORYYq6Db8cz_HGDHDCrXiqIuMyshyphenhyphenNdxaeLN4f7muSen9zc4sb1_g/s1600/002.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521655864689187634" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 274px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQU16Qkkdf8DcqpnpB9IrHOagmoa7APki5J7AxzC0Y7uZrrJyxyEnQIaO9iWyaEGpioP5ssWfCozl7bKrx57_Fw4ORYYq6Db8cz_HGDHDCrXiqIuMyshyphenhyphenNdxaeLN4f7muSen9zc4sb1_g/s400/002.JPG" border="0" /></a> I had seen a similar idea in a book called Free Style Sewing. I had only looked at the picture and never read the instructions and returned the book, so I probably didn't do it right but I am happy with how they turned out. I cut the legs off 5 inches or so from the bottom and ripped the seams on the inside of the legs to the zipper. Stitched it back up as a skirt and added the bottom part of the legs on as ruffles in the front. Cute and girly but with an edge.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4opVxyK3oxu1wyVV5RH2cTWwP4EqwKuGUs9YwDo7k6LCkPFDS_t68RaKAgRFdCMDESbvCarHNioQN_BivRGR7RC2LiANI8yzLtGSvOPB2AUd0KrdqmWcMEiKfmwDMix0gP1FbaBXgrg8/s1600/001.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521655863721639714" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 341px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4opVxyK3oxu1wyVV5RH2cTWwP4EqwKuGUs9YwDo7k6LCkPFDS_t68RaKAgRFdCMDESbvCarHNioQN_BivRGR7RC2LiANI8yzLtGSvOPB2AUd0KrdqmWcMEiKfmwDMix0gP1FbaBXgrg8/s400/001.JPG" border="0" /></a> These were actually capris with ties at the bottom, same steps but just cut the bottoms off above the draw strings and reattached them as ruffles which worked out really well since I used the drawstring to make the ruffle, tied little bows and then attached the whole thing. there are two rows of ruffles, one leg bottom each. Not sure I am explaining it well, but long story short, I finished both in an hour and a half and it was fun too! Since I can wear them up at my waist a bit higher now that the inseam is gone, they fit way more comfy!</div><div></div><div> </div><div>Other than doing a little sewing, I've been doing a little thrifting, but nothing too exciting. I did find a stunning vintage Vera nightie and robe set at a consignment shop. I was very excited until I realized that a pretty, dainty and sheer nightie just does not fit into my lifesyle at the moment since I generally have sticky little pancake hands clutching at me every morning. So, I put it up on <a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330477975829">ebay</a>. </div><div> </div><div>Linking to <a href="http://apronthriftgirl.typepad.com/">Apron Thrift Girl</a> and <a href="http://southernhospitalityblog.com/">Southern Hospitality</a>! Check 'em out!<br /><br /></div><div></div>Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16717922791730683678noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9150775574834384232.post-89740377097079501362010-09-13T07:36:00.003-04:002010-09-13T07:55:12.866-04:00The One Thing I Don't HaveMy husband kindly informed me of the one thing I don't seem to have, as I showed him my recent purchases. He called it "restraint".<br /><br />My defense? Well, you never know when you might need...cough...ehem.... three square dancing outfits.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxBcOEQkTzj3lc_UlrplQNvmoha7nU24TeaA6ZeuetoNE3ynxHa7ePYMMFakcPAPWtUKbBLEq6swfGNOm3E6kruOcagFLzjTeIyHx2X0FbD4jvvYUrMjfG_T5rgnD7922ZDsxYnGAMcSo/s1600/001.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516361109655819714" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxBcOEQkTzj3lc_UlrplQNvmoha7nU24TeaA6ZeuetoNE3ynxHa7ePYMMFakcPAPWtUKbBLEq6swfGNOm3E6kruOcagFLzjTeIyHx2X0FbD4jvvYUrMjfG_T5rgnD7922ZDsxYnGAMcSo/s400/001.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVA4mrtj0hAauhO2AWhOUIRUxnWgxhhimjgIa24L-xfQ_wRjXLFtj28v6W5n0BqkzDjW2g0nyTF0ag1bhksDpZcQbbT0beitCl-HjbdeLLcLjalG1RqJSXRqd5hVwtCViCWdxJMvb7nlI/s1600/002.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516361105746385714" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVA4mrtj0hAauhO2AWhOUIRUxnWgxhhimjgIa24L-xfQ_wRjXLFtj28v6W5n0BqkzDjW2g0nyTF0ag1bhksDpZcQbbT0beitCl-HjbdeLLcLjalG1RqJSXRqd5hVwtCViCWdxJMvb7nlI/s400/002.JPG" border="0" /></a> For $1.95 how could I NOT buy this adorable skirt?<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVyds9BIY357Hh8eyzcXToIZemuDcvXoGqWvGTwYiLQhRprQHNt2GVp3Rk_jmHeZv52QB2igPAEgDC9aS5ZCYeXIYRUPVEUdoQfFxaQIIkG5DKdFmi_5vySjupN_E1sJn9xDBmHkQswAg/s1600/003.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516361090999560354" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVyds9BIY357Hh8eyzcXToIZemuDcvXoGqWvGTwYiLQhRprQHNt2GVp3Rk_jmHeZv52QB2igPAEgDC9aS5ZCYeXIYRUPVEUdoQfFxaQIIkG5DKdFmi_5vySjupN_E1sJn9xDBmHkQswAg/s400/003.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Or this one for only $.95???<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7nzImMb7el57C3CrGbr9njONn6yCXsNmuvZS5J9Siv5N_O4nPPhrufGP3x9TjQLqWEhktDnqxgQamWeX2ABOTn4LDrOXKFfGuI6FiJVCxAObMgPWAWb8RcFljpwPX0VpUnsXbt189XkA/s1600/004.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516361089043933234" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7nzImMb7el57C3CrGbr9njONn6yCXsNmuvZS5J9Siv5N_O4nPPhrufGP3x9TjQLqWEhktDnqxgQamWeX2ABOTn4LDrOXKFfGuI6FiJVCxAObMgPWAWb8RcFljpwPX0VpUnsXbt189XkA/s400/004.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />I may have to actually start square dancing so that I can wear this...<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja_ML1TODxaoh4rcAdgEaB2f9UzXLOAxukkjI0jFFglJ1koJCp3jRDhtiB-KYPTWH8Jk0DplA9xJypX2LuTnm71qogz478gCDEvhXhYfTzlb4lgU_bW14jQnozwO2VuusCW1bkC72aWGs/s1600/005.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516361077781769490" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja_ML1TODxaoh4rcAdgEaB2f9UzXLOAxukkjI0jFFglJ1koJCp3jRDhtiB-KYPTWH8Jk0DplA9xJypX2LuTnm71qogz478gCDEvhXhYfTzlb4lgU_bW14jQnozwO2VuusCW1bkC72aWGs/s400/005.JPG" border="0" /></a> a steal at $2.95! As I was checking out I had visions of that Brady Bunch episode in my head... the whole family dressed up and square dancing in the living room! Fun! My family would just loooove that, right?? Right? Okay, not so much. </div><div></div><div>So, at least I have my halloween costume already lined up. I might also just start wearing them out and about and perhaps start a new fashion trend? If that fails, I can always cut them up and repurpose them into something else, like cute little dresses for Sophie! See? Restraint is highly overrated.</div><div></div><div>Linking up to <a href="http://apronthriftgirl.typepad.com/">Apron Thrift Girl</a> and <a href="http://southernhospitalityblog.com/yardsales-and-al-football/">Southern Hospitality</a> today!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div></div></div></div>Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16717922791730683678noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9150775574834384232.post-52178329734551421642010-09-06T08:55:00.003-04:002010-09-06T09:08:21.157-04:00Sewing Machine Love!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_TKtghCtQsz7a2EwwO-duF1BF84pSWdSSK-KpOdaDfu5fTopCByy8XAl9pUf25ltfE2Yk09epMqx08u1EsWr8QEcUsip2FAYU0slbUn5cCG6V2q_stQ23Bg7J56xkwUBVskUG7rx6pvQ/s1600/005.JPG"><br /></a>I had a yard sale yesterday so that I could finally be put out of my misery and purchase a new sewing machine. I got <a href="http://www.walmart.com/ip/Brother-50-Stitch-Computerized-Sewing-Machine-Limited-Edition-Project-Runway/8798084">this beauty</a>! It was marked down to $135 and let me tell you, what great bang for the buck! it has so many stitches and has been an absolute dream! I love it! <br /><br />While playing around with it, I stitched up a couple of dish towels and they are now in my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/amysumrall">Etsy shoppe</a>!<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx6RnPzQrA2n_5SY_JDu2TLDGMlwOv-LhVKb7pQDgY6uL2siSl95Y5yrVFPy6E_pt4cvaxGTj8y4tONzG6MpMl64BEUgFem-FVzmyy5PKZHK9UK9sARQRsd6OuxxYuWTtMGEr1HcYhBT8/s1600/004.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx6RnPzQrA2n_5SY_JDu2TLDGMlwOv-LhVKb7pQDgY6uL2siSl95Y5yrVFPy6E_pt4cvaxGTj8y4tONzG6MpMl64BEUgFem-FVzmyy5PKZHK9UK9sARQRsd6OuxxYuWTtMGEr1HcYhBT8/s400/004.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513783563079190482" border="0" /></a>This first one I ironed on an image I had designed for one of my digital scrapbook kits. <br /><br />By the way, if you are interested in Digital Scrapbooking, my designs are sold with Memory Mixer software (which is soooo easy to use) and also available for download on their website. You can learn all about it <a href="http://www.memorymixer.com/">here</a>.<br /><br />Then I added some vintage fabric and trim.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1CGj_PsXHfl0l6mKZmaIW2ZQQ41CdLReQg0iQFrAdcYu6FWrjjN37_fwlWQ1ZT2KedhHYyaeF01czqPH1JvBKf8FDLeygLexKCQZzddyx8r49IdJnm-r9RSS1XFPZ8ldJgd4KQbBqGYM/s1600/002.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1CGj_PsXHfl0l6mKZmaIW2ZQQ41CdLReQg0iQFrAdcYu6FWrjjN37_fwlWQ1ZT2KedhHYyaeF01czqPH1JvBKf8FDLeygLexKCQZzddyx8r49IdJnm-r9RSS1XFPZ8ldJgd4KQbBqGYM/s400/002.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513783552173331666" border="0" /></a>This one I LOVE! I made a tiny apron from vintage fabric, and machine embroidered it, added a little pocket...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq7RvsQ-nWEmsgcxbttBquefKrjX-je5qIhgVureKKcQuQ2W8C27voU2XaLCJIENvio9Z0jh0xkHrZdmMwGpBUmW4eTan7Qhn5cieLyoB6f_W5yf1pJtirn6IBG6gq4qzdHq6nOYQ2qKQ/s1600/001.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq7RvsQ-nWEmsgcxbttBquefKrjX-je5qIhgVureKKcQuQ2W8C27voU2XaLCJIENvio9Z0jh0xkHrZdmMwGpBUmW4eTan7Qhn5cieLyoB6f_W5yf1pJtirn6IBG6gq4qzdHq6nOYQ2qKQ/s400/001.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513783547473692834" border="0" /></a>...stitched it on to the towel, did some decorative stitching on the edges and added some vintage ric-rac and appliques! So fun to make! I have some refining to do, so as I make more, they will get better. For each one I made I realized several things I should do different on future towels. <br /><br />I feel a little weird about trying to sell something I made because it's not PERFECT, ya know? But we'll see. Still, it has been so much fun to play with my new toy! <br /><br />Hope you are all having a lovely weekend!Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16717922791730683678noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9150775574834384232.post-85891808392746651502010-08-26T19:30:00.002-04:002010-08-26T19:37:49.562-04:00Salvation Army Chair Score!Weeeee! Found the SWEETEST chair at Salvation Army yesterday for 39.00! Woot!<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509865472537428914" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeHJwXD2SkqBDxQy4ajzg4GsJCeyZxwAg2_Sc0N2aU3gmbsizk6HuVPwh1Qi0LORjYmsrc13UWfWIlc3E8pzjuff5zyjzoORrqkNDeeJ0s36Hth_6Ow9CVdq8NoL1K8t8J0tjK0OP2Gfk/s400/001.JPG" border="0" /><br />See this beeeeeeutiful fabric? Matches my livingroom, perfectly!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTLskrvSy6cwHPKucQ8xFnRLVnQ7PAh4lXQfPHd-1InAPUnXTF3OnMnAXwhpo0MYoID_iANxAEZXRAyrXVmAdTXKhmgKAbjGYwTk-eJriJzgCcHRbtkrvaijx1QZsKaW5JQ00Ijj1cHQ0/s1600/003.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509865485465825586" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTLskrvSy6cwHPKucQ8xFnRLVnQ7PAh4lXQfPHd-1InAPUnXTF3OnMnAXwhpo0MYoID_iANxAEZXRAyrXVmAdTXKhmgKAbjGYwTk-eJriJzgCcHRbtkrvaijx1QZsKaW5JQ00Ijj1cHQ0/s400/003.JPG" border="0" /></a> And here is the best part... it's slipcovered! I can wash it! Swoon!<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9bOowZYRt6lS6Xg1lUWS7qY-ll1hYhiE7HyalM3ynhaAhXa99aVoAQ34qQ1Mt74h65lnKtnpUQxMCVO-ZLX_BOi5cENAHhLx65xvTEvFnmZ31kXLv8UOuwkB2X5HlqQQmMZj_7eCQJjg/s1600/002.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509865479617977298" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9bOowZYRt6lS6Xg1lUWS7qY-ll1hYhiE7HyalM3ynhaAhXa99aVoAQ34qQ1Mt74h65lnKtnpUQxMCVO-ZLX_BOi5cENAHhLx65xvTEvFnmZ31kXLv8UOuwkB2X5HlqQQmMZj_7eCQJjg/s400/002.JPG" border="0" /></a> Just had to share and I am joinging the party at <a href="http://debbie-debbiedoos.blogspot.com/2010/08/say-hello-to-buffalo-bill.html">Debbie Doos</a>! She also happens to be from my home town and has a great post today about the cutest Buffalo Billy Bank! Go check it out!<br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div>Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16717922791730683678noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9150775574834384232.post-38205776369296413442010-08-25T15:46:00.007-04:002010-08-25T16:43:40.970-04:00Vintage Pillow Case Ruffle Skirt TutorialI thought I would share with you one of my favorite skirts to make for a little girl. It is super easy, if I can do it, anyone can. It is made from thrifted vintage pillow cases.<br /><br />As much as I love to sew, I am self taught and to be honest, quite lazy. I want instant gratification. I am sure that if any real seamstresses out there read this tutorial it will make them cringe! LOL!<br /><br />Here we go! My daughter is about a 2T - 3T, but I also made one for my step daughter who is 8 and wears a size 8. Same instructions, just adjust the measurements.<br /><br />I started by cutting off the bottom half of a pillow case. The bottom finished end becomes the hem of the skirt. For my older daughter I cut it up higher, for the little one, this will do.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKHnmKL_mVhIfP8BAYKDzlUiLh3lqwbzXAj6dVB9N61NeJ0OVDsJR0-9grTUny4qUJPKFWM4pfHh5tgO8YDRB7eb1ucrwauwxz7jN-VR4aCULofOxZrEFVfrCL9HnPzG3uHKwY0U4AhGo/s1600/009.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKHnmKL_mVhIfP8BAYKDzlUiLh3lqwbzXAj6dVB9N61NeJ0OVDsJR0-9grTUny4qUJPKFWM4pfHh5tgO8YDRB7eb1ucrwauwxz7jN-VR4aCULofOxZrEFVfrCL9HnPzG3uHKwY0U4AhGo/s400/009.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509439796481239122" border="0" /></a>I then cut a few strips from pillow cases the long way. Basically, the strips for the ruffles should be at least twice or more long as the skirt's circumference.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDmqLwDPokoMvngUCPYqNc5U_U5zkg2-lL6q8Z0b5CUGrkkp0I_Ttt9sIg1G-ZtuWJERXIURaUXYTBuU9_IgwbDZ1kmK4ucxe2tkHT_OjYTkunmck7plTgRMZ2ueab248375aNFunGZuE/s1600/010.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDmqLwDPokoMvngUCPYqNc5U_U5zkg2-lL6q8Z0b5CUGrkkp0I_Ttt9sIg1G-ZtuWJERXIURaUXYTBuU9_IgwbDZ1kmK4ucxe2tkHT_OjYTkunmck7plTgRMZ2ueab248375aNFunGZuE/s400/010.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509439789852496354" border="0" /></a>Fold over the edge of the strips double, and press. If I were making this as a gift I would do the same on both sides of the strips, but knowing my kid will most likely spill grape juice or something equally staining on hers in short order, I don't bother.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHWc-YTALiXirrVvu8lDCvdMtC8G7ttqY0p5Z8iT_5RuV6ZnHUN_RcH9yYAcLlUJsRfarWOnKkMfjl4HfZNZCZfBqO_ybo7kpmVQQGvQONhk5cl3wlWJzhj-x91y6pFnWRANVQo4zMwxc/s1600/015.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHWc-YTALiXirrVvu8lDCvdMtC8G7ttqY0p5Z8iT_5RuV6ZnHUN_RcH9yYAcLlUJsRfarWOnKkMfjl4HfZNZCZfBqO_ybo7kpmVQQGvQONhk5cl3wlWJzhj-x91y6pFnWRANVQo4zMwxc/s400/015.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509439781001439490" border="0" /></a>Also press your seam for the elastic. Make sure you measure the width of the elastic! Haha, Lesson learned.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUd5i70NghO2fhSNWgRmahoaFHLxj8H0M45cKLrs_j7j3-75HbC-nF5XbpnEpJ2rjB2DXiSXLPzbg3QswgBszZ4TJaEMB7UMZugHsLyXP1y3bxtQY77_6jgKOeN1kvp86BDzD0hHWXykQ/s1600/017.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUd5i70NghO2fhSNWgRmahoaFHLxj8H0M45cKLrs_j7j3-75HbC-nF5XbpnEpJ2rjB2DXiSXLPzbg3QswgBszZ4TJaEMB7UMZugHsLyXP1y3bxtQY77_6jgKOeN1kvp86BDzD0hHWXykQ/s400/017.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509439772842958258" border="0" /></a>Sew the seam for the elastic, leaving an opening.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2mArEpPWyoMxWnN6BAeDiXf9gvEUDlrQCbUSN9TB0bhe531iS-u3taxAg3KiTxjARLImevNSlISKNHC1KyDBX8q9u8ZU4BosuVr4dAJHLyb_6S70d5cv6lVJdE6CbFIVAKjn-C-OIVjU/s1600/001.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2mArEpPWyoMxWnN6BAeDiXf9gvEUDlrQCbUSN9TB0bhe531iS-u3taxAg3KiTxjARLImevNSlISKNHC1KyDBX8q9u8ZU4BosuVr4dAJHLyb_6S70d5cv6lVJdE6CbFIVAKjn-C-OIVjU/s400/001.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509439766669993762" border="0" /></a>Measure the child's waist and cut the elastic 1/2 an inch longer or so. I stick a safety pin on one end of the elastic and feed it through.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSpEshp_LR5acj_u0xX8vuynaGPx7X0sM4xZvLSSt753SXLkIwjwvn0haBTY_XwHFWTyX6tOcp009pALG4p0Ub171Tb65UZaiPb3ro0GGnAyt0O64Ag9HotKnOJ0rliSAeQ4ukG46zZZU/s1600/002.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSpEshp_LR5acj_u0xX8vuynaGPx7X0sM4xZvLSSt753SXLkIwjwvn0haBTY_XwHFWTyX6tOcp009pALG4p0Ub171Tb65UZaiPb3ro0GGnAyt0O64Ag9HotKnOJ0rliSAeQ4ukG46zZZU/s400/002.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509439287686867506" border="0" /></a>Sew the elastic, really, really well.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMBRPRrP95YoKeNOmKqJd2wQwpRA0feUwNtVdAyOQFWmJsTOazLIyi61VfP-D1Wp_JNa2G6dsiJyb_iUtG1K4c9Jx2DK_E-4m5RcGzOzBozc4ZEv8mGmZIEB7Edz3qBnvPefuVwF3k3zg/s1600/004.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMBRPRrP95YoKeNOmKqJd2wQwpRA0feUwNtVdAyOQFWmJsTOazLIyi61VfP-D1Wp_JNa2G6dsiJyb_iUtG1K4c9Jx2DK_E-4m5RcGzOzBozc4ZEv8mGmZIEB7Edz3qBnvPefuVwF3k3zg/s400/004.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509439283413575042" border="0" /></a>Then close up the opening and voila! The skirt part is done! Kinda cute like this, but let's keep going!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHxU-fQA3mxUcuir-t8pXZ3k816BwQZ3czt-vs9ghD7BVvF1KnQFIzzzATbDjZAlH7SEBFdQRU1xlmaMQ6o5NjG9lEsQoG5mFL1KzdeSvWXf02rIu74E4OmdBwYSNhZReKq4pVrfNb0VU/s1600/006.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHxU-fQA3mxUcuir-t8pXZ3k816BwQZ3czt-vs9ghD7BVvF1KnQFIzzzATbDjZAlH7SEBFdQRU1xlmaMQ6o5NjG9lEsQoG5mFL1KzdeSvWXf02rIu74E4OmdBwYSNhZReKq4pVrfNb0VU/s400/006.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509439276172324626" border="0" /></a>OK I forgot to take a photo, but go ahead and sew up the strips. Yawn, borning, I just zone out during that part.<br /><br />Here comes the really fun part! Elastic thread! Hand wind your bobbin with elastic thread. Don't pull on it, just wind it with no tension. I have seen tutorials on how to hand wind the elastic thread onto a bobbin, but it's pretty self explanatory.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj90aRI_G5IRcJa4iidQ6SkFk9J2HXThoIM1pN0-zL486iQOzcWjm1l_x9aP2647BDVKYszPynxMikEJ2mGS7UT2xyc8gm5SlsBD-3XvJ-GpicvovUuutOD85WO1LBZMnEkXKCytOCzMHs/s1600/007.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj90aRI_G5IRcJa4iidQ6SkFk9J2HXThoIM1pN0-zL486iQOzcWjm1l_x9aP2647BDVKYszPynxMikEJ2mGS7UT2xyc8gm5SlsBD-3XvJ-GpicvovUuutOD85WO1LBZMnEkXKCytOCzMHs/s400/007.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509439269584773970" border="0" /></a>Pop the bobbin in and start sewing down the full length of each strip. Most people use the technique for shirring. I'm lazy and use it to make ruffles.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4-UpIDREQa-yVER9BEOk9VAEZU76xsaRQNzYjU-zVbjMj8tf0WzdBinSbmdw-5TbASW0ckdur7WS3ePN-wWGz526lI8Cn2Chpq4sNJrYggGSkKrvVzp1JBh2H4sq2TpJMpFfDkUjsoQI/s1600/009.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4-UpIDREQa-yVER9BEOk9VAEZU76xsaRQNzYjU-zVbjMj8tf0WzdBinSbmdw-5TbASW0ckdur7WS3ePN-wWGz526lI8Cn2Chpq4sNJrYggGSkKrvVzp1JBh2H4sq2TpJMpFfDkUjsoQI/s400/009.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509439259708080258" border="0" /></a>If your strip is long enough, and you want it extra ruffle-y, you could do two rows. I just did one and this is what I ended up with.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGoDlMQXKR1PhOUznK8mRA98MYwRWkxqn28XvQyse454U0xb-1Jq6AN7sc-out3TkeOVu3Ay6zP7HPHa5ozOMVarFK9ExlEH7P88CrmNjEalcriCToCMUzS2cWoEzCFjYpLZ98ayFCyOQ/s1600/010.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGoDlMQXKR1PhOUznK8mRA98MYwRWkxqn28XvQyse454U0xb-1Jq6AN7sc-out3TkeOVu3Ay6zP7HPHa5ozOMVarFK9ExlEH7P88CrmNjEalcriCToCMUzS2cWoEzCFjYpLZ98ayFCyOQ/s400/010.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509438681487899394" border="0" /></a>Do that for each strip and then pin the bottom ruffle onto the skirt.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEdAJKYY_lJSvywm_kfDdhiuXlBIG5XmOwDbluKDX62N-O012DnYLxGaH9Scti-Vq107SSixJz2FZdXGH-UkVEYeD-K-c9iBwPoJ5t0ABt0P-S2q_e2HBHlmp1cORLtOsHYi4xJKd4H78/s1600/013.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEdAJKYY_lJSvywm_kfDdhiuXlBIG5XmOwDbluKDX62N-O012DnYLxGaH9Scti-Vq107SSixJz2FZdXGH-UkVEYeD-K-c9iBwPoJ5t0ABt0P-S2q_e2HBHlmp1cORLtOsHYi4xJKd4H78/s400/013.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509438678106166546" border="0" /></a>Now just simply stitch in the ditch, couldn't be easier. Do make sure to pull the bottom skirt layer tight as you sew the ruffle on.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1CEesZSAB7qLSz4xE7ouZcmj7cst99HbYcZyOqk09_25vRufHd_03-IfO1OWrkU9LK15TnF9huayMJQTG7OmVtE2Dwdl-r670IJnI29tV_Pr_HzX-TbhKHkHe6IVN_6-IOQ01tDtQqQU/s1600/014.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1CEesZSAB7qLSz4xE7ouZcmj7cst99HbYcZyOqk09_25vRufHd_03-IfO1OWrkU9LK15TnF9huayMJQTG7OmVtE2Dwdl-r670IJnI29tV_Pr_HzX-TbhKHkHe6IVN_6-IOQ01tDtQqQU/s400/014.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509438666392799826" border="0" /></a>Leave a little on each end and then flip the ruffle up.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNLz86eO27nqbAzRLD4RkLCXj7bbmiqip6wgDZG9SmpEv3dJxDMjGPgQ4Y917MpcYQkdnXLaouhXZ3f3q8za4HD_pPqbw80zNj9U-QzBdi3Kqsf2tUsNoj9jwKuHw7ufMAvU3VXjGoyM8/s1600/015.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNLz86eO27nqbAzRLD4RkLCXj7bbmiqip6wgDZG9SmpEv3dJxDMjGPgQ4Y917MpcYQkdnXLaouhXZ3f3q8za4HD_pPqbw80zNj9U-QzBdi3Kqsf2tUsNoj9jwKuHw7ufMAvU3VXjGoyM8/s400/015.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509438654539414226" border="0" /></a>Put the right sides together and stitch.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgytSHWddjvC6KGa1AlmMeCsqtNv3tFGwEC1aaj1-TlSHPKNai66Pj8_O2cMOUDTOruGfIgzVQKvbxP591HcDUPvqkw9zMRZHxSSFk-4BNp8kYqMRD-moNxpSSZUQ-aCA-jPlkwb4l2glw/s1600/016.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgytSHWddjvC6KGa1AlmMeCsqtNv3tFGwEC1aaj1-TlSHPKNai66Pj8_O2cMOUDTOruGfIgzVQKvbxP591HcDUPvqkw9zMRZHxSSFk-4BNp8kYqMRD-moNxpSSZUQ-aCA-jPlkwb4l2glw/s400/016.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509438643877645378" border="0" /></a>Rinse and repeat for each ruffle, working your way up.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7mJcQRhLtqEv_4pycj2-s6MWSZnk6_A6jWwVMbqMowpXtZHF3yUJVBSVGElHdUwrjwQmYlp-MLHsu33wGZ6aLvXuxioyjKTr6kMH3LMkSmn3-w1GplzKNANhVUnfc4GCg0FcbeSYcfFQ/s1600/017.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7mJcQRhLtqEv_4pycj2-s6MWSZnk6_A6jWwVMbqMowpXtZHF3yUJVBSVGElHdUwrjwQmYlp-MLHsu33wGZ6aLvXuxioyjKTr6kMH3LMkSmn3-w1GplzKNANhVUnfc4GCg0FcbeSYcfFQ/s400/017.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509437933315405106" border="0" /></a>That's it!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvznOoac7WPob35k1DBWDm4iR8Oq-TVwhlmh-4X6ZZChdsFsKAkGv4BQOkhb_QVVjzeFFx8_PnUow5ihIkjSAh5VbQILz8ZwWTdU8TUEzVKYmqYboW_sCuUT5a2WWjpEgRYT3qNJXv5xs/s1600/018.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvznOoac7WPob35k1DBWDm4iR8Oq-TVwhlmh-4X6ZZChdsFsKAkGv4BQOkhb_QVVjzeFFx8_PnUow5ihIkjSAh5VbQILz8ZwWTdU8TUEzVKYmqYboW_sCuUT5a2WWjpEgRYT3qNJXv5xs/s400/018.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509437928412060242" border="0" /></a>I decided to make my top ruffle from some eyelet trim, just to give it a finished edge, but on others I have not. You could do some ricrac or trim or leave it!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzkwlbZzIbU6fv0ng0YifS-M5-8YJfk2Z_Wxfp6ajB9IxMhovYFadBU5pIqdWrHfJ3HIJyxOCgYypikFqurvmMYagAZ37AyQyq2oST-HaSnmRxzgqZsGbWNBHQfn74h9KE3tQZp7LcXrY/s1600/019.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzkwlbZzIbU6fv0ng0YifS-M5-8YJfk2Z_Wxfp6ajB9IxMhovYFadBU5pIqdWrHfJ3HIJyxOCgYypikFqurvmMYagAZ37AyQyq2oST-HaSnmRxzgqZsGbWNBHQfn74h9KE3tQZp7LcXrY/s400/019.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509437922866512690" border="0" /></a>Vintage pillow cases aren't the only things you can use! Look around and see what else you could recycle! On one skirt I ripped the ruffle off a curtain I had shoved in a cupboard. <br /><br />Of course, a matching skirt for mom would be so cute made from vintage sheets!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGlMX7HQT-XJ2VZmOq1gSWzIzm9JZFEQE8j8Wlq-vxmq-BiKEvvWnuQZEFP_6LUvJxV7TI1V47Mp9cjN8ejo3L_7F7FxfZDpcJfUKq62VsEJyde_ZUC7TS8-jrd74kpYQ7Ipy7jgvBpZA/s1600/020.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGlMX7HQT-XJ2VZmOq1gSWzIzm9JZFEQE8j8Wlq-vxmq-BiKEvvWnuQZEFP_6LUvJxV7TI1V47Mp9cjN8ejo3L_7F7FxfZDpcJfUKq62VsEJyde_ZUC7TS8-jrd74kpYQ7Ipy7jgvBpZA/s400/020.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509437918793986338" border="0" /></a>All that's left to do is watch a sweet little princess enjoy wearing it!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuY9Hk0jFLFpDv6dhVZy5YtX0GfL34jh9bYqHxkwqzzpyOSyP1py3E_angpLzGfZ2EYyLcp-UPiNjrTT3Pr59KIQL9QovyWDsJqj_xIxftcJIEKqadXDj3F2s7wTvdWsZEUKWIr7BchHY/s1600/025.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuY9Hk0jFLFpDv6dhVZy5YtX0GfL34jh9bYqHxkwqzzpyOSyP1py3E_angpLzGfZ2EYyLcp-UPiNjrTT3Pr59KIQL9QovyWDsJqj_xIxftcJIEKqadXDj3F2s7wTvdWsZEUKWIr7BchHY/s400/025.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509437913338424882" border="0" /></a>Hope you enjoyed the tutorial! Let me know if you have any questions!Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16717922791730683678noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9150775574834384232.post-30055319734496639712010-08-23T14:05:00.006-04:002010-08-23T14:40:24.160-04:00What A Week!It's been a crazy week here! On Wednesday not only did I turn another year older, I also took my oldest daughter, to college. Waaaaaaah on both accounts! Florida State University is about 7 hours from here so that part really stinks. I miss her so much, more than I thought I would. I've been nervous for her, excited for her and every emotion in between.<br /><br />Before we left, she presented me with these...<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuETK8ARsYUk1k12pEfoGaQ2ZznOtgPOGYt3aOz4e9lulukcQ2sHyDJA4jlBd7HMI_xc2mbZhaV3ZfXQ5on-9jJeSV1kr-Vgffckj4w3sW3DVewEmMcxRPoaZoEIx6PI_6sfLZug7-9KE/s1600/003.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508668779151098274" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuETK8ARsYUk1k12pEfoGaQ2ZznOtgPOGYt3aOz4e9lulukcQ2sHyDJA4jlBd7HMI_xc2mbZhaV3ZfXQ5on-9jJeSV1kr-Vgffckj4w3sW3DVewEmMcxRPoaZoEIx6PI_6sfLZug7-9KE/s400/003.JPG" border="0" /></a> Three milk bottles from our home town of Hamburg NY. The 2 in the back are clearly from Hamburg Dairy, and the one in the front is from Quimby, also of Hamburg. I thought that was such a sweet gift and shows my kid really knows me and the kind of things I like.<br /><br />Oh, and look what vintage goody my Mom gave me!<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil6zHHeo3EpnpZDMmspYesDY4iNwSpeKbZVJcXob7oH7xq_vaLXzK_G0yW3nQxHZnd6ocyB-d4rCNw4Kz4lTbWX9xsNjbraql0Kiu_d-d9pmTW42b056Vh4KXHMMKJX-WzigPfNyEfNF0/s1600/005.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508668776851487858" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil6zHHeo3EpnpZDMmspYesDY4iNwSpeKbZVJcXob7oH7xq_vaLXzK_G0yW3nQxHZnd6ocyB-d4rCNw4Kz4lTbWX9xsNjbraql0Kiu_d-d9pmTW42b056Vh4KXHMMKJX-WzigPfNyEfNF0/s400/005.JPG" border="0" /></a> That lovely set in the top right corner. It is Pottery Guild and so cute! (you can also see a little Stangl teapot sticking out on the left, I scored that for 2.95 because the lid is missing.<br /><br />I did manage to thrift a bit. Actually, my Mom and I stopped in Ocala on our way home to hit up 2 thrift stores.<br /><br /><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLdcZpbgssKNsOcXpKJl0J2OpnaJ1Ek1UIYFvpdAq-GF0dVo2yFFvJMIIDJmuLhTWQAD-Pr1vtC6ZLIOGzrYhgj6cLnS5xm_sYcyDZp6M5Cq4MbQj0j4-RmDHlA5ZswJsnBk7vjAm9Bgw/s1600/006.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508668641690172274" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLdcZpbgssKNsOcXpKJl0J2OpnaJ1Ek1UIYFvpdAq-GF0dVo2yFFvJMIIDJmuLhTWQAD-Pr1vtC6ZLIOGzrYhgj6cLnS5xm_sYcyDZp6M5Cq4MbQj0j4-RmDHlA5ZswJsnBk7vjAm9Bgw/s400/006.JPG" border="0" /></a>This cute little tin was 88 cents </div><div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508668646099366994" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCu2eOYxkQl7z2SsxS84f2fgYV2vCxv7Krve_peMUtXZcJh-qWcMbq2Wppzd8u_rGxyfU6Zv0d0uwca9mWElMd2P3Bbva-N01bYC_UsCoeqZINd4WSRMyQgGuusAm_G__zPWuWPkuJcDY/s400/007.JPG" border="0" />and full of this sweet note paper.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_Wlwqi7DrOVwnQ8pD5BMFO384UvyGEKP0V4YzVUSzDp6nSAmzGOVFjOt_n9-lolJ82pOrERxbgiMM4jR90xBQ8r3hEIcoCaCe_O4GeRisoe10ZvI08yDeHHYPRr_uooZPztqL2xh7jKw/s1600/004.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508668633329476546" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_Wlwqi7DrOVwnQ8pD5BMFO384UvyGEKP0V4YzVUSzDp6nSAmzGOVFjOt_n9-lolJ82pOrERxbgiMM4jR90xBQ8r3hEIcoCaCe_O4GeRisoe10ZvI08yDeHHYPRr_uooZPztqL2xh7jKw/s400/004.JPG" border="0" /></a> Great Hall Pottery tea pot, I paid 7.50 because there was a chip on the spout that was glued back on. You can hardly tell and I love the shape. I don't mind these little flaws, especially when it makes something so affordable. Afterall, goodness knows I am full of flaws myself! LOL<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS7xmiL6iqzRVqFo6_AkLNBy7kNhb7-Z9RVIAilqAwG955qZ6-MqMUWbSN_0z446ojYWWAoh5tvNhZnarO6EcgDtJUwRNlNfqXjya19LRwucVZ1n8iF5nBqDbmPPUu4lqmWTP3zDLym6g/s1600/002.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508668628740481922" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS7xmiL6iqzRVqFo6_AkLNBy7kNhb7-Z9RVIAilqAwG955qZ6-MqMUWbSN_0z446ojYWWAoh5tvNhZnarO6EcgDtJUwRNlNfqXjya19LRwucVZ1n8iF5nBqDbmPPUu4lqmWTP3zDLym6g/s400/002.JPG" border="0" /></a> This was a strange impulse purchase. A bag of billard balls for 2.00. Not sure what I can repurpose the rest into, but for now I have these four on the side of my mantle, displaying my house number.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjex2-VORLwQZk-b3DcN4efz5hw0B44KwhyVPRx62mIEqk5H4X0JbngKw6GN3tYXoHMoMHQNH1YjrfC1noVvO78Om8am3xprDf8GP7smF12odq-kxpo0pZHO9as8ZWb_5XX-fcCFsHZeDA/s1600/001.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508668625146248066" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjex2-VORLwQZk-b3DcN4efz5hw0B44KwhyVPRx62mIEqk5H4X0JbngKw6GN3tYXoHMoMHQNH1YjrfC1noVvO78Om8am3xprDf8GP7smF12odq-kxpo0pZHO9as8ZWb_5XX-fcCFsHZeDA/s400/001.JPG" border="0" /></a> And a pint sized apron for my pint sized helper, Sophie. One great thing about having two kids so far apart in age is that I now see how fast Emma grew up and now she is off on her own... woosh... it flew by! It makes me appreciate every moment with Sophie that much more. I try to take mental snapshots of every little thing so that I can really treasure each and every minute.</div><div></div><div>Speaking of Sophie, I have been making some cute little ruffle skirts out of vintage pillow cases for her and will post a tutorial here in the next couple days.<br /></div><div> </div><div>Off to join the thrifty parties at <a href="http://apronthriftgirl.typepad.com/apron_thrift_girl/2010/08/edith-heath-ceramics-estate.html">Apron Thrift Girl</a> and <a href="http://southernhospitalityblog.com/weekly-treasures/">Southern Hospitality</a>! </div><div></div></div></div></div></div>Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16717922791730683678noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9150775574834384232.post-79230754249999110332010-08-12T06:44:00.002-04:002010-08-12T06:48:10.104-04:00Busy Busy (but still finds time to thrift)<div align="left">My oldest daughter Emma is leaving for college next week (Go 'Noles!) so we've been busy shopping for her dorm stuff and getting everything ready. Of course she wanted all NEW stuff, not used so we had to make a trip to Ikea. We also found some cute things at TJMaxx and I have to admit that outside of grocery shopping, I had not set foot in a new retail store in months! It felt kind of strange. Anyhoo, she picked out some way cute items and everything is color cordinated, from storage lockers to bedding, towels and dishes, lamp, everything matches. Very cute.<br /><br />I must admit this is a hard time for me. It really feels like just yesterday I was taking her to her first day of Kindergarden. I cried like a baby. It goes by way too fast. Now I have one daughter in college and one at home I am trying to potty train. I find myself not nearly as strict or by the book with the little one as I was with Emma. Now that I know our time with them at home is so fleeting. Play in mud puddles? No problem! Wear your princess costume everywhere for a week straight? Sure! Cookies for breakfast? Why not? Well, maybe not cookies for breakfast, but you get the idea. It will be interesting to see how this new approach I am taking to child rearing comes back to bite me in the butt when Sophie gets older. Haha.<br /><br />Anyways, I did manage to sneek into a couple thrifts this week.<br /><br /><br /></div><p align="left"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMGNhpKzmp2KiW7-gkWzSNHDEs-SWobffcFjyrMUww9fMN4fsRnvorVycjfPLyR6Pmvz7dsX_T3FE9htYXR6sK4v-gRl02bKyHvB-3lt3wsSedfRYFfMAYyQtLGDGgdCYcfjDt1aLDamk/s1600/012.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504465975071660610" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMGNhpKzmp2KiW7-gkWzSNHDEs-SWobffcFjyrMUww9fMN4fsRnvorVycjfPLyR6Pmvz7dsX_T3FE9htYXR6sK4v-gRl02bKyHvB-3lt3wsSedfRYFfMAYyQtLGDGgdCYcfjDt1aLDamk/s320/012.JPG" border="0" /></a></p><p align="left">This cool wire basket, I have been wanting one for a long time. I put my alabaster fruit collection in it (also thrifted, of course!) The basket was 1.91 the fruit was 7.95. </p><p align="left"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibmEA5lubIgqXgUQ4OzQ4JT34xk1TIWLLVN3jRpAMDhSq0lSipJWSjHa_3ejLhxn2YAV9rJLHhrr0M5-tlMqojCcLVIuvkq7RxiHSkbR2ke8o286Do7tAPgOOhXwE3ryw9Z8In_MuISIo/s1600/010.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504465956767303170" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibmEA5lubIgqXgUQ4OzQ4JT34xk1TIWLLVN3jRpAMDhSq0lSipJWSjHa_3ejLhxn2YAV9rJLHhrr0M5-tlMqojCcLVIuvkq7RxiHSkbR2ke8o286Do7tAPgOOhXwE3ryw9Z8In_MuISIo/s320/010.JPG" border="0" /></a></p><p align="left">This awesome bed tray was 2.92 (where do they come up with these prices??)</p><div align="left"><br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504465958994257906" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl9V8JjrlWmPU6IWrK4OKXFhlHO_VPd_CIi4gxBmyKz1aOKkpUE0dDkmR95LykU5nwyBAWZLi92qPA-veOFOlZOdzmMBSLFtZRk0kpCUCkwUo3oUKTopMGxDHNs1tDi2wIyXJr_lxFhYQ/s320/011.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br />I googled Stober trays and they were made in the 20's and 30's. Love that label!<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2rgVL7jX9YqyGcyFQ-Eowr__lqIRGsHSn0jTCAc7ncVZE5KRqtZDrLMruTa49QPWGDPTXb4ct7hG4Fem4wwnIp_aLBT6tBuEp8xYAtXthr6Z6p7mabtnwkYEi2AdTjrixi1rpkBMHuxM/s1600/008.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504465949534926322" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2rgVL7jX9YqyGcyFQ-Eowr__lqIRGsHSn0jTCAc7ncVZE5KRqtZDrLMruTa49QPWGDPTXb4ct7hG4Fem4wwnIp_aLBT6tBuEp8xYAtXthr6Z6p7mabtnwkYEi2AdTjrixi1rpkBMHuxM/s320/008.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />I found some old wrapping paper and cards. I always love the graphics. I found some other stuff too, but havent had time to photograph because I have been busy sewing...<br /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504465978653436802" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiYJqkyjF7gvuJfge-zvCOjcvzaaIpy-elnlLBQIdU5mi_-O5L5ozvT6kDEzC_iW4B_U4mHD06m30m5IjDOXl63l3KY6gC_1j7Lag1abAOx4JlrwTTUWFynSBOLXjpmJf2dI4KRTZOhgg/s320/013.JPG" border="0" />... new living room window treatments. From thrifted fabric of course. A whole bag of both fabrics, high end designer stuff, for 5.95. And plenty to sew all my window valences and a couple pillows and still have some left over! Best part is, it has the same colors as my dining room, so it all flows very nicely. Once I finish I will post pics.<br /><br />Happy Thrifting!<br /><div></div>Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16717922791730683678noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9150775574834384232.post-35097490335316707112010-08-01T07:18:00.004-04:002010-08-02T14:50:22.436-04:00I guess this means I am now offically a picker!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj65oljwNjqoI3CObjy7ffUsnn605G_39s92aApocLp28XlpYbxdHMJPEEhsFSxR29WU358Npjg6ekME_IMIGVoKQU7dG13AAvRz5IFSjnYnHXoObVSaxMz-CdVXos82CvAHDkyh7bdo0M/s1600/chair.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500399506849733666" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj65oljwNjqoI3CObjy7ffUsnn605G_39s92aApocLp28XlpYbxdHMJPEEhsFSxR29WU358Npjg6ekME_IMIGVoKQU7dG13AAvRz5IFSjnYnHXoObVSaxMz-CdVXos82CvAHDkyh7bdo0M/s400/chair.jpg" border="0" /></a> Yesterday morning I was getting my thrift on and doing pretty well, actually. I saw a sign for a yard sale on my way to Good Will and I almost didn't stop, but thank goodness I did! I was shopping the little sale, mostly kid stuff and chatting with the lady and her daughter about American Girl dolls, which the daughter is trying to earn money to buy another one. So of course I had to buy something from her, she was so cute. I was loading my purchase, a sprinkler thing you hook up to the garden hose for the kids to run in, and this woman across the street came out and said, "can I put a couple chairs in your yard sale?" The nice lady having the sale said yes, so the other woman comes out with these two chairs, like the one above, but rusty and globbed with paint. I asked how much she wanted... $5.00 bucks each. SOLD! I snatched them up since I knew they were Russell Woodard Sculptura chairs. I got them home, realized as much as I love them, they needed a lot of work. Well, about 2 minutes from my house is a big mid century modern antique store, so I brought the chairs there. I found the owner working in his shop, fixing up some funiture, which apparently he loves to do. I sold him the chairs for $100.00. Whooooohooooo!<br /><br />Now, I know I could have gotten more for them if I sold them on ebay, but then I would have to deal with shipping, etc. I could have invested to have them refinished and then sold them for more, but it would be expensive. I think of it this way, the longer you spend on an item for resale, the more you cut into the profit. Afterall, time is money, right? I am very much ok with the $100 dollar sale. I only owned the chairs for about 15 minutes, so I wasn't attached to them yet!<br /><br />Making a 900% profit in 15 minutes feels sooooo good! I think I am addicted! American Pickers, watch out, there is a new picker in town! Haha, but honesty, here is why I won't make a great picker: I only buy what I love and once I buy it I want to keep it. Hmmmm, that could be a problem.<br /><br />I hope you are all having a very thrifty and fun weekend!<br /><br />Now go check out what other bloggers have nabbed at <a href="http://apronthriftgirl.typepad.com/apron_thrift_girl/">Apron Thrift Girl</a> and <a href="http://southernhospitalityblog.com/">Southern Hospitality</a>!Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16717922791730683678noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9150775574834384232.post-82550979146619478022010-07-31T06:31:00.004-04:002010-07-31T06:53:01.473-04:00You are invited to my Butterfly Gold dinner...(and more thrift finds)Welcome! Are you hungry? Please take a seat, dinner is being served.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0LIl61LVknDvZqU6vu1TnuecmIM9TasV59V5RYp1KSMwYEjOt127AKTQTkomVxUHt9_ZDELAM6yWhULabai_Vx_LXMhtN96u_AmZFXRpmO7eMJwYjTDtS8dLiWcKsHAmwqEhR6qI6KpM/s1600/011.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500017646623662562" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0LIl61LVknDvZqU6vu1TnuecmIM9TasV59V5RYp1KSMwYEjOt127AKTQTkomVxUHt9_ZDELAM6yWhULabai_Vx_LXMhtN96u_AmZFXRpmO7eMJwYjTDtS8dLiWcKsHAmwqEhR6qI6KpM/s400/011.JPG" border="0" /></a>We will be enjoying a four course meal followed by dessert.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJQgOewUijaPgyJn3F_1tao6IVkx6GR97wUJfXJQIBgsRT5fdLZWu7pqrscK7dKGUo9bIpBYavPltfxdhW1bDWYjc529ifqPWUg2R7VSdB4Slx6o4OJj6sdjFqJ-e1x9WHlyBSx8QIgqQ/s1600/015.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500017636576248770" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJQgOewUijaPgyJn3F_1tao6IVkx6GR97wUJfXJQIBgsRT5fdLZWu7pqrscK7dKGUo9bIpBYavPltfxdhW1bDWYjc529ifqPWUg2R7VSdB4Slx6o4OJj6sdjFqJ-e1x9WHlyBSx8QIgqQ/s400/015.JPG" border="0" /></a> Butter for your roll? Absolutely!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzsfPw3p2ruy3djqDgK_uL2WchmU05FSbySYcqYXFsMVDq8AacLrGoiory-Y7BQZCc6Xy-GZGbPI81a-ysYVt9yDCjNz6zLlMX-HKchP8lbvS2daDu91X5s_m3N7iV0gqwalbg4J5BfVs/s1600/016.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500017634138331378" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzsfPw3p2ruy3djqDgK_uL2WchmU05FSbySYcqYXFsMVDq8AacLrGoiory-Y7BQZCc6Xy-GZGbPI81a-ysYVt9yDCjNz6zLlMX-HKchP8lbvS2daDu91X5s_m3N7iV0gqwalbg4J5BfVs/s400/016.JPG" border="0" /></a> A little cream and sugar for your coffee?<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT3p_zTz73h2Hs5OLjdUo-uiqpN_ieBIylhmkbdIfwaUMj2dHA9W7ROsJ0hkApmzOP7c_rWka6BvgbD6N2WhE4L_JHiqxWbAoqaGk5-Rvuu6RDSa6eKNa6kN-diczdIqYyqaQpCAV1G_M/s1600/017.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500017294776885858" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT3p_zTz73h2Hs5OLjdUo-uiqpN_ieBIylhmkbdIfwaUMj2dHA9W7ROsJ0hkApmzOP7c_rWka6BvgbD6N2WhE4L_JHiqxWbAoqaGk5-Rvuu6RDSa6eKNa6kN-diczdIqYyqaQpCAV1G_M/s400/017.JPG" border="0" /></a> Or maybe a lot of cream and sugar for your coffee!<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicSwJDd1J8RTGpvw5LnGnMIkkQY1kglsVfxlpIfFiLu1_yFEnm6Uhfht5H148_ne3eAbd0tBfMU0d-Y9SxvhK4D06q0GrG3IDYCqnoYLpAmyg6ImeYjlQdEdR0nmOOLgvZ2eDpRxy81rI/s1600/018.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500017284466549154" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicSwJDd1J8RTGpvw5LnGnMIkkQY1kglsVfxlpIfFiLu1_yFEnm6Uhfht5H148_ne3eAbd0tBfMU0d-Y9SxvhK4D06q0GrG3IDYCqnoYLpAmyg6ImeYjlQdEdR0nmOOLgvZ2eDpRxy81rI/s400/018.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />I will be mixing up some yummy batter for the cake and frosting in hese.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1bA8_xqehuKMcQ01hiaWNuDU7o5Xn9P1pxkSXDqr_MfZ923iNsgmykRx8v6a-_puQF6Rqod1gAyeRvaG_NRnajfq9WJz9c8zqDX155INQgbsdHUpkoLcJJHzmb-TV_Awmk17glPk2kYg/s1600/019.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500017278971891154" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1bA8_xqehuKMcQ01hiaWNuDU7o5Xn9P1pxkSXDqr_MfZ923iNsgmykRx8v6a-_puQF6Rqod1gAyeRvaG_NRnajfq9WJz9c8zqDX155INQgbsdHUpkoLcJJHzmb-TV_Awmk17glPk2kYg/s400/019.JPG" border="0" /></a>And will cook up some healthy veggies in theses!<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzFz-K-AsU1TNeZyGXV5BS1xGVgRG5MCKDwzVrmpo16DsolTT0elg_B3sc9ZrTWBfmRoJnollblxnfuHub5sWWpXfOXyT4oxahI8Qgv3Ipx-aEvYCrK4apGLOhkQ6y9QmM2dugVoPtwsA/s1600/020.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500017275599696882" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzFz-K-AsU1TNeZyGXV5BS1xGVgRG5MCKDwzVrmpo16DsolTT0elg_B3sc9ZrTWBfmRoJnollblxnfuHub5sWWpXfOXyT4oxahI8Qgv3Ipx-aEvYCrK4apGLOhkQ6y9QmM2dugVoPtwsA/s400/020.JPG" border="0" /></a> How about a cassarole? Yum!<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOYVgoTrpG0wh5Ros2agG18vq_73U5C1JMtOKQRErgC8Dmztz5v-s8-ZKZIrx92zXpYiSgTfsCmAyYoYmWeJDVcbrqar42851cLD-7CbtfRcNRV3NN7S7q-eV4V4fnprmhbZolfYNbDxY/s1600/021.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500017266271061778" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOYVgoTrpG0wh5Ros2agG18vq_73U5C1JMtOKQRErgC8Dmztz5v-s8-ZKZIrx92zXpYiSgTfsCmAyYoYmWeJDVcbrqar42851cLD-7CbtfRcNRV3NN7S7q-eV4V4fnprmhbZolfYNbDxY/s400/021.JPG" border="0" /></a> Leftovers go here.<br /><br />So now you have seen my Pyrex collection... well some of it. When I first started collecting, I was drawn to everything Pyrex because I had my Grandma's original 4 piece mixing bowl set in primary colors. I have so many great memories of baking with her, using those bowls. I still use them to this day...(will post pics of the rest of the collection another time).</div><div> </div><div>When I started collecting I was buying up everything pyrex. But then space became an issue and I realized I needed to focus my collection. I chose to stick with Butterfly Gold because my other grandma had this pattern when I was little. Actually my ex-mother-in-law did too. Evn though she is my exMIL, I still have fond memories of sitting at her kitchen table drinking coffee. So, that's how I landed on Butterfly Gold. I sold the rest in a yard sale. The only other pyrex I buy now is solid color to go with Grandma's original set of four. Sometimes it is hard for me to resist a pretty pyrex dish that is in a different pattern, but I remind myself that I have no room for more AND I don't cook nearly enough to justify having 10 cassarole dishes. LOL!</div><div> </div><div>So, wanna see what I thrifted this week?<br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5P9iqizOed-rELXEWhPBit-XkTSNcqb8Gllr1sPRTYPZwK6J2sGJR1LDeLEbFXW9VzhF_AUgTsB5tzL4UzPpa1_0v7mHlLJ40yfVjhNQ2K7WopTQq5oe1cDGnqnOLJPKdC6rtMwxh9C8/s1600/008.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500016737271864802" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5P9iqizOed-rELXEWhPBit-XkTSNcqb8Gllr1sPRTYPZwK6J2sGJR1LDeLEbFXW9VzhF_AUgTsB5tzL4UzPpa1_0v7mHlLJ40yfVjhNQ2K7WopTQq5oe1cDGnqnOLJPKdC6rtMwxh9C8/s400/008.JPG" border="0" /></a> This retro looking recipe binder, too cute to pass up, in perfect condition.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw3ewNQYKjUKNSZv9twmQuhrZjqdd1uf7jaeti2F-qkb3XWwCyBkuqBPjg0TIb__N5i_VzQx38ud9eBFxqIvmkSv1TL96O7374q7KZNbsALcwF7Owz9H-oH_Whl2WkTovS-EdaK1EHlPw/s1600/007.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500016729704453746" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw3ewNQYKjUKNSZv9twmQuhrZjqdd1uf7jaeti2F-qkb3XWwCyBkuqBPjg0TIb__N5i_VzQx38ud9eBFxqIvmkSv1TL96O7374q7KZNbsALcwF7Owz9H-oH_Whl2WkTovS-EdaK1EHlPw/s400/007.JPG" border="0" /></a> This pretty plate, made in Japan, still has the sticker on the back. Not sure what I will do with it, but it was pretty and I wanted it.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN-7BZPtj1XmRN9VLVmtYj0Z1mm3SSga8zLNOYFxdw0xLUX0wX_aWubSuWYUvF6bpk0_rdZz7Lau4kPiTJCEn4mpMQrz7neTH8zHlLIWD1gbKjLFTXvc4Oa4ESz4M8fiCXiiu4ZQLUC_w/s1600/005.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500016725181884370" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN-7BZPtj1XmRN9VLVmtYj0Z1mm3SSga8zLNOYFxdw0xLUX0wX_aWubSuWYUvF6bpk0_rdZz7Lau4kPiTJCEn4mpMQrz7neTH8zHlLIWD1gbKjLFTXvc4Oa4ESz4M8fiCXiiu4ZQLUC_w/s400/005.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />This lovely is going on Ebay. Need to make some money to support my thrifting habit.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRQWo7cjMFHqOuL7EHp1Sd1ta51mGtayzj0MZXW-31uDc1JWSOHpIixc5wcOcJEpNV3uwYurTLzfTquCZ0VGbrJI4-lyyZAjr7TURcS3a79uSdNsYUIbaqXnkmYBH4r9sxqJRLK74mnLU/s1600/004.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500016722457118610" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRQWo7cjMFHqOuL7EHp1Sd1ta51mGtayzj0MZXW-31uDc1JWSOHpIixc5wcOcJEpNV3uwYurTLzfTquCZ0VGbrJI4-lyyZAjr7TURcS3a79uSdNsYUIbaqXnkmYBH4r9sxqJRLK74mnLU/s400/004.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Ice cream scoop and fork thingy.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiDbZ7p5pzZu_CNg646vf2sk3zhbKJbqscjVhMMnkgFO_5I-Q_dMfnA0zc435BPd7PPZSbpIWVyCDKN7Ra1hE3wLqR-qm1iLAMKC2b2EsmmURRsycXIMu797p86tbtoAz85kLbFfQnEnE/s1600/003.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500016714224917234" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiDbZ7p5pzZu_CNg646vf2sk3zhbKJbqscjVhMMnkgFO_5I-Q_dMfnA0zc435BPd7PPZSbpIWVyCDKN7Ra1hE3wLqR-qm1iLAMKC2b2EsmmURRsycXIMu797p86tbtoAz85kLbFfQnEnE/s400/003.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Oh! And the mid century modern table! It was 5.99! I already painted it turquoise! Will show it in a future post!</div><div> </div><div>That's it for now, thanks for coming! Hope you enjoyed dinner, please come again!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16717922791730683678noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9150775574834384232.post-30318064547416955812010-07-27T19:41:00.003-04:002010-07-27T20:07:02.620-04:00In Need of Super Sleuthes and More Thrift FindsWell, I did a little thrifting last week. No way, right? LOL! Here's what I found<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6iQ477cR-LXMoagf-y65XlW4_rOZJLsc1xa-346GPqD4xbmdHOfeK483jfHLxs6vkJrweTdLwFbRm9btBkek_mSmmpWd6NeJ3xZEyN_-sYK09lACYKtLF8qxThh5wS1E4wYBeWUwojcA/s1600/007.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6iQ477cR-LXMoagf-y65XlW4_rOZJLsc1xa-346GPqD4xbmdHOfeK483jfHLxs6vkJrweTdLwFbRm9btBkek_mSmmpWd6NeJ3xZEyN_-sYK09lACYKtLF8qxThh5wS1E4wYBeWUwojcA/s400/007.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498735976590827730" border="0" /></a>These paint by numbers were .50 cents each. Perfect and quirky for the empty space above the sofa.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4mFWHgxu_r6RAq-Mi0lw3NfRzbALDABkBGyASW0QzOa73vO0FNgVm4Pl6J5h3eKRi_qQcLPNT3BlZ9KfyvLo4Zb8eBZwsNxo8BfiVPxSIjRTBdphxBrRnMHkhqP3FmlIwzeGZHzqG_M0/s1600/009.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4mFWHgxu_r6RAq-Mi0lw3NfRzbALDABkBGyASW0QzOa73vO0FNgVm4Pl6J5h3eKRi_qQcLPNT3BlZ9KfyvLo4Zb8eBZwsNxo8BfiVPxSIjRTBdphxBrRnMHkhqP3FmlIwzeGZHzqG_M0/s400/009.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498735981935421394" border="0" /></a>This cabinet was exactly what I needed for the downstairs bathroom. It was $12.95 and I love it! I may paint it at some point, but for now it's fine.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIOzLzsQEdj2_iVk2k8FMY09Sm-oyS1Z4o3mBz6yFnmrUv_m2puseGlhfOwInNd1lm2iyE6V51DeGcGGidHbshhdZycEIhO1V_HtuFFS-EYuTponP9hdrjP-Fo5eZ8Q4w4Suj_o4oE6Jg/s1600/006.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIOzLzsQEdj2_iVk2k8FMY09Sm-oyS1Z4o3mBz6yFnmrUv_m2puseGlhfOwInNd1lm2iyE6V51DeGcGGidHbshhdZycEIhO1V_HtuFFS-EYuTponP9hdrjP-Fo5eZ8Q4w4Suj_o4oE6Jg/s400/006.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498735966882653954" border="0" /></a>This clock is not vintage but a retro inspired goody with a built in timer. I was so excited it was only $1.95. Score!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0XduinQrHYQ-vQXZ3jbirCmTlmZQXy4qRUrbpaIU8nBFHx_3ANHZRRJfOU53PDZBYlnhwa-hIFzn9vV00i6j2nVhMpWpJKRw4k_68NFJrr1jNj-35Gog_FvSzV2KJB0ceL1f_rdL-kTo/s1600/002.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0XduinQrHYQ-vQXZ3jbirCmTlmZQXy4qRUrbpaIU8nBFHx_3ANHZRRJfOU53PDZBYlnhwa-hIFzn9vV00i6j2nVhMpWpJKRw4k_68NFJrr1jNj-35Gog_FvSzV2KJB0ceL1f_rdL-kTo/s400/002.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498735953493039234" border="0" /></a>Okay, and here is where I am kicking myself. I had seen an adorable cookie jar that matched this pitcher, but it was $14.95 and I didn't have enough cash on me. Darn thrift only takes cash. I could have gone to their ATM but I was frazzled so I thought I would just come back for it. Well, of course, you know what they say, you snooze, you lose. Went back today and it was gone.<br /><br />BUT, I did find this at a different and unrelated thrift store.. isn't that weird? Anyhoo, it was $1.91 so of course I snagged it. I want to find matching pieces because I absolutely love this sweet little pattern, but alas, it is unmarked.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeMtRigjiZ8B22TvpB5jP6SxN_rdfzSAMt9q9JckHMxkbMsUX1aTZyf3ru3ptC_iWBdIXnqk2NORl6K6PiUD2smStqgYy6p6gp7V09iNUtoCgRdwLnkIrjc7tDKm5_ADGC9QPBYI__4qo/s1600/004.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeMtRigjiZ8B22TvpB5jP6SxN_rdfzSAMt9q9JckHMxkbMsUX1aTZyf3ru3ptC_iWBdIXnqk2NORl6K6PiUD2smStqgYy6p6gp7V09iNUtoCgRdwLnkIrjc7tDKm5_ADGC9QPBYI__4qo/s400/004.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498735961788653234" border="0" /></a>Anyone know anything about it? I have searched it every single way I can think and cannot find anything close. So frustrating! Any help sure would be appreciated. I don't think I have all that many blog readers, but it is worth a shot!<br /><br />Hope you all have a great week! I am linking to <a href="http://apronthriftgirl.typepad.com/">Apron Thrift Girl</a> and S<a href="http://southernhospitalityblog.com/scenes-from-a-nc-mountain-house/">outhern Hospitality</a>. Go check out the link parties there for some amazing thrift posts from all the amazing thrifters in blog land!Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16717922791730683678noreply@blogger.com7