Green Living Tips

If it's yellow, let it mellow.  If it's brown, flush it down.

Also, it's economical AND fashionable to shop at your local thrift stores.
Hat: 69 cents
Glasses: $1 (a deal since they even have a prescription in them- although I have 20/20)
Ankle length coat WITH hood: $15
Looks you'll get walking around: Priceless

I'm a tea bagger.

And I've been seeing those cool tea bag wallets everywhere online. When I was about to purchase one, I stopped myself, slapped myself, and asked: Why don't you MAKE one when you have 5 shelves of fabric plus some still in boxes?!

After slapping myself back, never to be out-done, I realized it was a great idea. I'm not big on patterns so just got some fabric and tea bags from the kitchen and set about my work.

Although I did once make fun of a couple at the local diner that ordered, "just hot water" and proceeded to make their own tea at the table. But they were also sitting on the same side of the table at a booth seat. I expected them to pull out their own bread to be toasted as well. I may have been hungover and sorta cynical.

Anyways- to continue on with yet another paragraph beginning with an A...

Corduroy from old pair of Old Navy Pants

Orange Felt I got for free somehow

Amazing wool scrap

Vintage button and calico fabric I bought from a woman who no longer can sew

Thick green yarn I got from someone

I last minute changed my mind on the fabric for the second pocket so imagine the skinny orange and green rectangles replaced by the one rust colored wool rectangle.

Since I hardly drink anymore, I carry around a travel mug and teas so I can still merrily participate and not wind up passed out under the table in a most un-merry fashion.

Wonder what I'll make today.... My guess, is a mess.

Sorry, I owe you a present.

Bought some great fabric for a fellow seamstress but missed her before we left town for the holidays. Two days ago I succumbed to temptation and USED it. For shame.

I ended up making a nice tote/ purse and for really cheap.

Supplies:

Stolen Fabric

$1 canvas belt from dollar store

scrap rectangle of fabric

vintage zipper Id been saving for something awesome

pockets cut off old pants (cause im lazy)

"inspiration"

I pleated the cool fabric until it matched the length of my rectangle which perfectly matched the zipper's measurement. From there it's just a lot of pinning and not going crazy when inserting the zipper.

Voo Doo Dolls

I'd been collecting fake hair samples and corsage pins for over a year now knowing that one day I wanted to make more voodoo stuff. And FINALLY I have gotten around to doing it!

I think the nipple rings were a nice touch.

Rain Boots/ Festivus

After weeks of consideration, reading over 100 reviews, and debating on the color ENDLESSLY... I ordered the green Nomad Hurricane Rain Boots with free shipping. DSW had the best price and the most colors to choose from. Black and Red were my next faves.

Hopefully they arrive soon, fit well, and are just as great in the snow.

Also, this Friday is FESTIVUS!

Festivus! is an art show “for the rest of us.”

All art is under $100 As soon as a piece is sold it comes right off the wall.

The opening reception is

Fri 12/18 at 6:00PM

open Sat 12/19 from 12PM – 6PM and

Sun 12/20 from 12PM – 5PM.

The Walleye gallery is located at 5304 Detroit Avenue, Cleveland.

I have pieces on display as well as for sale in the boutique.

Bullet Shell Jewelry

I'm lucky to have a folger's can of these shells and I've made quite a few keychains and necklaces already. The one I made for myself was out of silver and smoky colored crystals.

Modeled by K.t.

Holiday Half Off Sale at K.T.Originals

From now until Dec 4th, there are half off wallets and totes! She's a great seamstress and I LOVE the wallet I have that she designed. Support the handmade movement and local artists!

K.T. Originals