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Saturday, April 24, 2010

Random Thoughts and Embellishing T-Shirts for Pink Saturday 4/24/10

Happy pink saturday and thanks to Beverly of How Sweet The Sound for hosting this. I visited with Jennifer at Peacornpopnutssodagumandchewingwater for the first time last week. Now that's a mouthful, but she has a darling blog. Full of beautiful flowers for spring. Go visit her, chicks. Also, I met Olivia, one of my most favorite names, and her blog is Shabbychictreasures. I must say she is delightful. Cute blog and some darling ideas and has a red kitchen. Squeeeeeal! She's a shabby chic fan just like most of us.
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I never know what direction my blog will go until I sit down to blog. Sometimes it's decorating this house, sometimes it's camping—squeeeeeealing with fright when hubs mentions he wants to go caaaaaamping and get me away from my iMac computer, sometimes it's a trip to visit our kids or grandkids, sometimes it's a dinner for Love Bunny, sometimes it's a story about decorating the Christmas tree (see it in the sidebar and drool) sometimes it's a visit to our local nursery or an antiques store, sometimes it's about crafting in the studio and making anything I have a mind to that day, sometimes it's a conversation with Love Bunny and his wit, sometimes it's my lack of wanting to be fashionable(!) and sometimes it's just random thoughts and musings out of this old head. Whatever it is, I hope you enjoy your visit here. Ya just never know, chicks, what I'll talk about. But look forward to my hat/cattle/cow tipping post coming up soon.
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We've discussed this before: I am NOT a fashionista or diva anymore. About 20 years ago, before we moved here from California, I'd spend about $8,000 a year on clothes. I worked in an office. I don't now. I stay home. I love it. I look like a bumpkin pretty much most of the time. But I figure I'm clothed and modest, which is a big deal with me. I don't flaunt anything. I dress properly for church but don't bother with designer clothes anymore. I have boxes and boxes of clothing up in my garage attic, mainly because they're a size 10; I'm not a size 10 anymore. But we won't go into that.

I do like t-shirts because I wear special garments because of my religion. I don't wear sleeveless things unless I have a shirt or jacket over it at all times. But I get tired of the same t-shirts and blouses so I've decided to embellish these old ones. I mean there are only so many colors we can buy, right? Plus, after looking at the price tags on little t-shirts at Macys today, I figure I can make them cute myself and pass up the outrageous prices. But I do love embellishing inexpensive t-shirts. I cannot tell you how old these 2 below are. Very! I'm changing them. The lavender one actually looks cuter than the photo because the tiny ribbon flowers I made look askew but they are on perfectly straight, I can assure you.

I ruched a ribbon and attached it to this really old t-shirt.

And recently I ordered 3 dresses because I'm tired of wearing the same ones to church. I don't buy many clothes. Didn't you listen?! ;-) But they are relatively plain so I thought I'd make some embellishments ahead for when I receive them next week. I gathered some ribbon, made a custom button and put it on. I think it'll look sweet on one of the dresses. This shirt is bright red and it kind of drowns out the color of the flower so see below for another photo.

Not sure yet which dress this will go on, but maybe the purple one. I love those colors together. But this pin is interchangeable so doesn't matter too much. I'll find a place for it!

I've never made fabric yoyos before and this is my first. I need more practice but my fingers are so dry they are hurting me from doing all those paper roses and handling all this fabric. Sigh...

I know just the place for this one because one of the dresses is turquoise and this should look great on it.

A better photo of this pin than on the red shirt.

This little ragged pin took me about 10 minutes to make. Quick and easy.

So there you have it, my sweet little chicks. Several ways to embellish your t-shirts or blouses without the high cost of buying at expensive stores plus they will definitely not be seen all over the place so you'll be unique...just as you truly are. ;-)

But I'm going to make you work for this one. If you can't figure out how to make them, you're going to have to ask me. I just want to know if someone actually reads what I say. *Sigh*...... :-)

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Sally Hansen hair removal glue strips do not work. Hairs have to be 1/4" long to work and I'm not letting my chin/lip hair get that long.
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I haven't yet eaten enough pastries to be willing to trade this world for one in which the existence of sugar is not guaranteed by theologians.
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I like rain. I like whatever weather God chooses to throw at the world—storm, hail, wind, cold, heat—because the variety and extremes of creation are what make it so beautiful. We had a thunder and rain storm tonight and hubs, and I went out on the porch to drink in the adventure of it.
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Real estate ads will sometimes say "wild life" in the area they are promoting. Does that include skunks? I don't think I'd want to live with them.
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There's a commercial on the radio for men's prostate problems. Hubs and I get a kick out of it. It asks if you get up in the middle of the night to go to the bathroom. He mentioned to me that he sure hopes he does because he wouldn't want to pee in the bed. He's such a card, that man!
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When the health clubs start selling Twinkies and chocolate cupcakes filled with white gooey stuff inside, I'll join. Not until then, I can assure you.
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28 comments:

  1. Ditton on the fashionista bit - all my money these days goes on art stuff and the occasional haircut (hack job - no more designer salons). Yes, we read your blog and pay MUCH attention - I've got your ribbon flowers bookmarked so I can make my own as well. Don't they look spiffy! Re prostate - I'd have thought it a problem if one didn't wake up.

    Happy Pink Saturday, Connie!

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  2. These are really ideas for dressing up the t-shirts! How fun!

    Happy Pink Saturday!

    In Shoes We Trust,
    Maggie
    "Do these shoes match this purse?"

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  3. Hi Sweetie!
    Love your sweet lil goodies you have created and as always love your random thoughts..sugar..yep its one of those things I'd say I could NEVER give up for long!

    Hugs and love,
    Lorena

    PS..thanks for fixing those pix..did ya see I used them and mentioned ya in my blog?

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  4. You are very talented and have great ideas. I loved all you shared today.

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  5. Hi Connie! I think this is THE cutest idea I've seen in a loooong time. I love your embellishments (both the bows AND the written words, tee heeee). Just think of all the wonderful things you'll be making for the new little miss ~ hairbows, ponytail holders, shoe clips, adorable t's, the list just goes on and on

    Big Hugs,
    Stephanie
    Angelic Accents

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  6. Such cute ideas. You've really transformed these shirts and I'm sure you'll do a great job on transforming your new dresses.

    - The Tablescaper

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  7. So cute idea for embellishing the t-shirts.

    Happy Pink Saturday!!!

    Hugs
    Charo

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  8. Connie, koodos on the re-dos. Too many people are throwing clothes away instead of spiffing them up a bit to change the look and you hit it on the nail. Adorable is all I can think of and I would definetly wear something like that. I especially love the ruffle around the neck. Hugs, Pat

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  9. I love the pins, they are so cheerful, especially the polkadot.
    Happy Pink Saturday, have a great
    week.
    Vickie

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  10. Wow, you've been a busy little bee! I love your embellishments, especially the 1st two...a lot. The second one looks like a vintage hankie (hmmm, gives me an idea;).
    We've been having awesome rain/wind storms here, too which I love. I love to stand on the patio and feel the coolness and breath in all that fresh wild air.
    Your husband sounds like a funny man. Happy Pinks~

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  11. I love reading your little tidbits at the end..I am with you on the twinkies thing...I mean give me something to work towards..lol..course thats probably the reason I joined in the first place..I love those commercials on T.V...they are so funny..love your little embellishments...have a wonderful weekend sister!!!:)

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  12. Hi, Connie! I HAD to leave a comment this week ... silly girl, OF COURSE we read what you write!! NOW can you give hints about the ribbon flowers? So cute!! and what a fabulous way to jazz up stuff (new OR old!!)
    Hugs and Happy Pink Saturday!
    Betty :)

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  13. Hello Connie; I really like what you did to the tee shirts,,,,, you make great hand made Roses,,, and the pins will be perfect for you new dresses.... Happy Pink Saturday..

    Pink Hugs;
    Alaura

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  14. I love what you did to the red T-shirt. It looks great.


    yvonne

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  15. Happy Pink SAturday and boy was I surprised to see my name and my blog name! Thank you so much for the nice things you said and for mentioning me and my blog. I thoroughly enjoyed reading your post and ... I have will take to heart what you've said about the t-shirts and adornments...great great idea! I've already taken to heart and I will have to figure out how you made any of it, much less the one you asked about, except that I think it is pinking sheered circle upon circle w/a threaded button joining them? Am I right? :) Thanks! Jenn

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  16. Connie,
    I got the biggest kick out of your post today!! LOVED IT!! I too used to have closets full of clothes and as you also said, we won't talk about our previous size. Now I have a fourth of the clothes I used to have. I wear scrubs to work and a nightgown and robe in the afternoon since I sleep 3 hours in the morning after working all night and then go back to bed in the evening before working all night again. So where am I going to wear all those clothes to anyway???
    Cute dress ups for the tee shirts! Great idea!
    HPS!!
    Debbie

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  17. Oh, it was a rose-thing and not a button. :) Jenn

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  18. Oh my goodness these are oh so sweet! Happy pink Saturday sweet friend and I love love love your pinkie craft room!
    Hugs,
    Olivia

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  19. I love the embellishments you made! Great idea. Happy Pink Saturday. Hugs, Peggy

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  20. "Sew", I was out in the yard earlier thinking about this, thinking I saw something similar recently that you did ... yeppers I scrolled down and there it was! Was that last week? Anyway, I pondered, was that a trick question in your current post? You know, reading what you posted previously. I just read your response and had to come back by. Maybe it was just too much sun today. ? :) Jenn

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  21. I do like the polkie dotted embellishments...and no, I can't figure out how you made them but I can venture a guess!

    I think you have a great idea for gifts going... they make great pins, too!

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  22. Hi Connie, your t shirt decor is so darn cute. I swear, you think up the most fun things to do. It all looks great.

    I used to work in a bank in personnel and my clothes were very important to my job. I never spend that kind of money on clothes anymore. I would rather spend it on some fun. Like dinner out and a movie. I finally gave my business clothes and suits to a thrift store. It was hard to do. Then the clincher was the lovely suits all got separated from their skirts and sold separately. How very sad.

    Bill just bought the new Cannon digital Rebel T2I. He is thrilled. Is that what your is? I still have your email, I will check it out.

    Gotta go to bed. we celebrated our anniversary with dinner and a play. Lots of fun.
    Hugs, Jeanne

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  23. Good morning Connie, thanks for coming back last night. Bill IS so happy with his new Camera. We already have a Rebel the first one they made. It is a fabulous camera too. Bill just wanted to update and he has a birthday on May 9th. Happy birthday to him huh? Laughing. I am thinking about what gift I might want for my BD that costs a bunch.HA! You know what, he wouldn't care. I am just more budget minded.

    Happy Sunday,
    Jeanne

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  24. What darling trims for your shirts! By the way, my hubby likes pink. He actually has several pink polo shirts and wants me to show them for a Pink Saturday post. When I do, you'll have to show it to your husband to prove that men can see pink! That should give him a giggle and you too.

    Love,
    Susan and Bentley
    xxoo

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  25. What darling trims for your shirts! By the way, my hubby likes pink. He actually has several pink polo shirts and wants me to show them for a Pink Saturday post. When I do, you'll have to show it to your husband to prove that men can see pink! That should give him a giggle and you too.

    Love,
    Susan and Bentley
    xxoo

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  26. Miss Connie I am screaming with delight!
    Those embellishments are way too cute!
    Oh my gosh I wanna make some of the sweet flower brooches for Miss Emma and me!
    Do share your secret on making them!
    Love the ruched ruffle too.....
    You have inspired me lovee!

    Blessings, Dolly

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  27. BTW..... reading your blog????
    I oh and awww over all the pictures first then go back and read!
    Does anyone else do that?

    Smiles

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  28. Your "hubs" is a hoot. I laughed long and hard at his comment on the prostrate commercial!

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