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    T Tuesday: sale preview edition

    October 28, 2014 - By 

    Happy Tuesday!! Thanks for joining me for another edition of T stands for Tuesday.

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    Yesterday I set up my craft sale table to get a handle on what fits and how it should look. I  thought I’d share my wares with you.20141027_7216

    This candle will likely look familiar to some as I have used it as my T Tuesday “beverage” in the past. I’ve decided to part with it after all….unless it doesn’t sell, of course. 🙂

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    Upcycled t-shirt baby bibs are a new item for me this year. I made a few for a friend who just had a baby and everyone loved them. So I decided it was a great way to upcycle some of those outgrown t-shirts.20141027_7210 20141021_7203

    These bottle cap flowers are the 2.0 version of my original design.  Each one is unique…plus I get to use up a bunch of those beads that never seem to get used.table collage marked

    I figured I’d just share the rest in a little collage since time is of the essence. I’m heading out to walk in a bit but I’ll be back in a while to visit.

    What are you doing today?

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    Many irons in the fire

    September 20, 2014 - By 

    I’ve set aside my art journals for the time being and have been pursing other ideas. Upcycling for instance.  T-shirts have been my material of choice. Dog chews and baby bibs are the result. No dogs or babies are in our future…whew…just had to put that out there.20140920_7030

    The bottle caps that everyone has been saving for me are sorted for a garden art project.

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    I’ve been using the big machinery in the garage to help me out. I love using the power tools. 20140920_7029

    I’ve also been turning out stacks and stacks of cards….no surprise there.20140920_7036

    Basic utilitarian items have been created as well…I made 2 printer covers from a blackout curtain. The thickness of the backed fabric gave it the perfect amount of stiffness.

    How’s that for being random!?!

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    Upcycled dog toys

    August 14, 2014 - By 

    After going through closets I discovered tons of t-shirts that could no longer be worn. Since I already have a huge stack of rags I decided to put on my thinking cap and come up with another idea.tug toy collage

    Doggie tug toys…chewies or whatever you’d like to call them.  You may or may not know this but the pet supply industry is booming. People love their furry companions…they are family.  Now we may not have a dog as a pet, though Gracie tries her best to imitate one at times. tug toys

    I’ve managed to make a pretty good stock pile of them for the holiday craft sale season.