Non-Thrifting

I admit it . . . I have a problem.

My "craft room" is also your family room.  I can not hide my problem.  Everyone knows. What I am showing here is only the t-shirts.  There is more stash being hidden outside the camera lens.

Thanks to Robin at T-Shirt Diaries I think I will soon have a handle on things.  Robin is holding a Spring Stashbusting Challenge.  Participants pledge not to purchase craft supplies for one month.

Obviously, I NEED to participate.  You will see my "after" pictures on March 23.  In addition to not purchasing any supplies or materials for a month (see note below),  I pledge to reduce my stash by as much as possible.  My goal is to bust my stash in half.  Can I do it?  I'll keep you posted on the progress and  show what I am making along the way.

Note-I will be purchasing a few items needed for my business.  I already know that I need waistband material.  But, I will only purchase what is necessary.  Really!

Please excuse the dust

Quick, Turn away while I blow the dust off!  I can't believe that I haven't posted (or even visited) since October 2.  Oh well. . . here I am.

As I read other blogs I realize that we are all in the same place right now: nesting, cleaning, organizing.  I have post-it tags all over my house that I am not allowing myself to remove until that particular spot as been addressed.  Today it was the bathroom closet.  One post it tag gone, 52 to go!

I finally decided on my One Little Word for the year.  Well, actually I just changed it.  I knew it wasn't right to begin with and now I feel at peace with this word.  

edit: the process of selecting . . .

I can apply this word and it's meaning to so many things in my life right now, and not just material things either.  

I need your votes!!!

I have entered a contest.  It is a fundraiser for Goodwill.  The have invited artists to create and donate pieces using $30 worth of Goodwill stuff.  We are to get votes from out friends.  You can vote online HERE or in person HERE.  Again, it is a fundraiser, so votes are $1each.

I am really excited and really, really, really hoping to win!  Support Goodwill, and your friend.  Go and VOTE FOR DEB!!!

 Soon to be transformed into . . . 

Hey Cutie

This is one of my lovely nieces, Riley.  We have spent quite a bit of time together this summer.  She has a sister and a brother too.   I love them all so much!  They love to come to my house and "do art".  Needless to say I love that too.

I really love seeing the kids in clothes that I have made for them .  I purchased this adorable dress pattern here .  Riley picked out the Bubble Gum t-shirt from my stash to transform into her dress.  Cute!

Well, here I am.  I had to blow the dust off the ol' blog here before starting this post!

I won't even try to make up for lost time, or fill you in on what has been going on.  That is what always stops me from coming here . . .  feeling like I need to fill in the long lapses between posts.  Nope.  I am just going to jump in.

I put a small pond right outside our front door earlier this summer.  It has been a work in progress all summer.  I add rocks now and then, and some plants when I feel like it.  I have found it a challenge to cover all the black plastic and make it look natural. 

We have three sweet fish that have managed to survive the summer with us.  They are fun to feed and watch.  I purchased three tadpoles from the pond store back in May or June.  It took a while, but we finally had a frog. . . then two. . . and now 10!!  Yep, today we counted ten frogs living in the little habitat.  How did that happen?

I can see seven frogs in this picture.  Can you?

Thanks Robin!

Oh how fun and wonderful to be recognized!  Robin over at Tee Shirt Diaries is so generous.  Not only does she share her ideas, but she constantly mentions and gives credit to others.  Robin has given me an award for my blog.  I think that is pretty stinkin' sweet considering I don't have much here.  Robin must be on of those positive encouragement people.  Guess what. . . It is working.  You can tell because I am here writing a post!  Thanks Robin for your support and kindness.  I am feeling like "one of the girls" now.  I love your blog too!

I think I am supposed to tell you ten things about myself and award ten other bloggers the award.  I will be back to do that in the next couple days.  I have a bunch of custom skirts to complete today.  My house is quiet and I am ready to roll. 

I was just out looking for garage sales.  They are a great way to find t-shirts really cheep.  I think I get into less trouble focusing on t-shirts rather then just impulsively buying whatever I like at the sales.  I have WAY  too much stuff already!

Anyway, here is part of my haul from a sale this morning.  The rest are already on the washing machine. 

They are all to soon have a new life. . . stay tuned for details. 

Event

Here is some information about the event that Pretty Sinkin' green will be attending on Friday. 

Preparing for PSG Event

Hannah and I are gearing up for our first live event.  So far Pretty Stinkin' Green has been exclusively an online shop.   In a couple weeks my friend Nicole is hosting an Open House for several of her friends that are in business.   I will post more details about that when I know exactly who will be vending.

I am really excited because Hannah will be coming to Traverse City for a couple days to play, prepare, plan  and celebrate (she just turned 30).  I'm sure we will not be able to fit in everything, or even a small fraction of what we would like to do together, but I am really grateful to be able to get to spend time together.  

Today I took a few minutes to look around the garage and pick out a some things that we might be able to use to display our goods.  We don't really need to make an official booth, but both of us are pretty stinkin' excited about merchandising our stuff.   Here are some pics of what I came up with.

I can't wait to play.  Meanwhile, I am off to ramp up the inventory.

Pretty Stinkin' Green skirts

Tis the season. . . no, not that season. . . SKIRT season!

(Oops,  I have to go to work.  Pics this afternoon)

I'm back.  It was a longer (working) day then I thought.
Anyway, here are some of the latest skirts we have created for Pretty Stinkin' Green.  I have really become a skirt wearer now that I have these easy to wear fun babies to throw on.

Thrifting

Well, maybe my last post was premature.  I am back in the midst of exhaustion.  I hate this feeling- it is just NOT me.  I lost my father a month ago, and I know from past losses of those close to me that this is normal.  It is a pattern for me to feel exhausted when all the "stuff" is done.  I guess it is my way of mourning or dealing with loss.  I know it will pass- I just hope it is sooner rather than later.

Anyway, enough of that!  I thought I could at least share some recent thrift finds.  Now that sounds exhilarating doesn't it!

I always wanted a cake carrier. This $2 Regal's lid locks to the bottom for safe transportation.  Does this mean that I have to bake?

Kate and Kenneth (Spade and Cole) had to come home with me too.  They have since found new homes though. 

The awesome toast stand is now holding my bills-lucky thing.  And I am always on the lookout for vintage linens.  So sweeeeet!

Well that's all for today.  I hope to be back on a regular basis.  But for now, baby steps.  Thanks for stopping by.