Computer Trouble

I have cool things to post!! My computer is down, and while I can post from my iPhone it won't let me attach pictures. So I will do some catching up once the computer is back up.

I've been on a papercrafting kick, I have a stack of old greeting cards and I've been turning them in to really cool gift tags. Also I opened an Etsy store list some of my various crafty projects. I keep finding nice clothes I would love to remake but they are not my size, so I figure I may do one now and then for fun and sell it if possible. You never know!

New posts soon, hope you are keeping warm out there :)

Pink and Sparkly

I have an approach when looking through racks of clothes at thrift stores.  Rather than look at whole garments I tend to run my hand along the rack feeling texture while I look at color and pattern.  This sweater jumped out at me right away.  Yes it is a size (or two) too big, and it has that horrible mock turtle neck, BUT the good thing is the wonderful soft texture, the lovely pink color and bonus SPARKLES.  They are kind of like sprinkles on a cupcake eh?

Off with your tag!

So first things first - off with the collar and tag. Check out how cute this tag is by the way, "Wear it with a smile."  I plan to, thanks!









Next I prepped to turn this in to a V neck. (1) I marked the middle of the neck, and how deep I wanted the V to go.   

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(2) Next I sewed two parallel lines of stitches and cut between them.

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(3) Now I could turn the whole raw edge under and pin the cut edges back to create a new neckline.  A nice line of stitches and it was set.

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The only think left to do was take this baby in a bit.  I sewed a new seam about two inches in on either side, and cut of the excess.  This brought the sweater down to more my size.  Nice when something is actually too big, kinda makes you feel good about yourself!

The finished product!  I feel so feminine in this sweater, it is lovely.

Check out the sparkly bosom!

I did a little searching online and found this gorgeous Stella McCartney tunic with a similar vibe.  Dare I compare?  Well mine may not be high fashion, but at $3 I'm pretty happy with it.

Made from scratch

A bit of a different post today, because I have been in a crochet mood lately. When the weather is cold I love having yarn around me. I decided I needed a new scarf, and just in time as the temps have dropped in to the frigid range here! I found an adorable pattern for a scarf with cupcakes on it. This is perfect for me as I do some baking on the side for a little extra income and cupcakes are my specialty. It took me about three evenings to complete the scarf, and my sister surprised me with a hat to match. Yes craftiness runs in my family. I have gotten so many compliments on this scarf. I love it!!

Thanks and kudos to Jennifer from Jaybird Designs who shared this pattern for free.  Check out her Etsy shop, lots of lovely stuff.

Now as a preview. . . I found this gorgeous sweater for $3 at a thrift store. I spent that much because it is so soft and sparkly. I'll work on it this weekend for a pretty Monday outfit. Stay warm out there :)