Consumer Crafts online store - #craftbasics

My DIY supplies from  Consumer Crafts  online craft store have arrived! I've been wanting to make something for weeks now but procrastinating on a supply trip. I scraped together a bunch of hodge podge materials to make a  bracelet  last week. Now I can make better ones and work on some other proj…

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Style File: thrifted Savers midi skirt

I thrifted this midi skirt at Savers in Ohio on Black Friday. My plan was to shorten it to a length that works better for my body type. I put a pin in it where I wanted to cut it and dumped into the bag with the other items waited to be altered. For some reason I decided to rescue it and just wear …

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I wore a Flashdance 80s sweatshirt

When I saw this 80s beauty at an estate sale , I fell in love with the sweatshirt trend. It's been around before. Jennifer Beals in Flashdance comes to mind as putting it on the fashion map. If I get bored with it, I can rip the shoulder seams open for an off the shoulder look. Yes? *looks arou…

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Quick DIY Bead Bracelet

I'm sharing a beaded bracelet tutorial with you today. While Violet napped, I did a quick DIY using recycled and repurposed supplies. It's cold as fbomb out there! I haven't left the house in two day and my style file would consist of a muu muu or a velour robe. I have had this bracele…

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Vintage Wrist Soiree Giveaway

It's a wrist soiree! January's giveaway is a set of 4 gently used but fabulous bracelets: 1 chain link bracelet 2 chain clasp bracelets 1 stretchable rhinestone bracelet Estimated value: $25+ I went to an estate sale over the weekend and found some great vintage costume jewelry. I was stil…

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Thrift Haul: DvF, faux fur vest, sequins, leather and more!

Today's thrift haul is a mix of thrift store and estate sale finds. I'm back in binge thrift mode. I'm stocking up for the first Thriftanista Trunk Show Shopping Party. Now I can justify my addiction. I'm working out a date now to have it in my home. If you're local, you'll…

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Violet's new style featuring Cookie's Kids

Little Miss Violet is a growing girl. Some mornings she seems noticeably taller like she grew a few inches in her sleep. She's been MC Too Tight for a while now. That's what I call her when she's wearing the 3/4 length sleeves and capri pants look. It's getting too cold for that! Ti…

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