Estate Sale Shopping

I’m very pleased with my last stop and shop that i did. I had went to an estate sale yesterday and only walked out with some pruning shears for the back yard. They had some stuff i wanted but i wasn’t going to pay those prices. Well as i was checking out the man told me that the next day (today) they were going to have a bag sale after 2pm, everything in a bag for $3.

So i went back. The things I really wanted were no longer there but i did pick up some things that i am tickled with:

All of these things for $5, a $38.50 dollar price tag originally.

Spice rack, syrup container, glass pitcher, 2 candles, a C clap, cutting board and a table runner.

A doily, a silver platter, another table runner, white glass bowl and a 6 glass coaster set.

    This coaster set alone cost what i paid for the whole bunch originally. A sweet deal.

 

I most pleased about the coaster set and that green and yellow flowered table runner. The runner is the perfect colors for my dinning room :)

 

I say happy mother’s day to myself, LOL

Estate sales are my new friend!

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Paper Punched Easter Eggs

Instructions @ http://nikkiinstitches.wordpress.com

 

I’m thinking i could use this same idea to make Christmas decorations as well.

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Fun with Building Blocks

How to @ http://www.maryjanesandgaloshes.com

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Hanging Cupcakes

Check these out @ http://www.ohcupcakes.net

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Princess Paper Doll

Instructions @ http://family.go.com

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Mother’s Day Card

Instructions @ http://mmmcrafts.blogspot.com

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Paper Bag Spring Bunting

Instructions @ http://www.bluecricketdesign.net

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Fabric Carrots

Instructions @ http://www.bluecricketdesign.net

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Fabric Roses

Instructions @ http://snowybliss.blogspot.com

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Simple Spring Framed Vases

Instructions @ http://www.flamingotoes.com

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Quick living room curtains

Before: 

The material:

 

After:

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Cardboard Guitar

Instructions @ http://www.makeit-loveit.com

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Capri Refashion

Sorry, i need to remember to take a before and after!

But i made Anabel these capri’s, that look adorable on her, from an old pair of my capri’s that i no longer fit into. I loved those pants!

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Some Things I’ve Done Today

A part fabric 3D Easter butterfly card.

 

I refashioned an old shirt of mine into the dress for Anabel. Can’t wait to put it on her and take some pictures.

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Fairy Princess Tutu

Instructions @ http://thecottagehome.blogspot.com

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Shawl Collar Sweater

Instructions @ http://thecottagehome.blogspot.com

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The Boxy Dopp Kit

Instructions @ http://thecottagehome.blogspot.com

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Laptop Sleeve

Instructions @ http://thecottagehome.blogspot.com

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Reclaimed Wood made into Curtain Rods

Instructions @ http://www.bedifferentactnormal.com

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Mani & Pedi Kit Bag

Instructions @ http://www.positivelysplendid.com

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Kids Party Dress

Instructions @ http://thecottagehome.blogspot.com

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Baby Doll Diapers

Instructions @ http://thecottagehome.blogspot.com

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Lined Canvas Bins

Instructions @ http://www.positivelysplendid.com

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Winter Wonderland Dress Tutorial

Instructions @ http://thecottagehome.blogspot.com

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Jersey Bracelet – No Sewing

Easy Instructions @ http://www.vanessachristenson.com

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Easter Shirt Designs

Pattern’s and instructions @ http://www.bedifferentactnormal.com

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Easter Egg Displays

Instructions @ http://zakkalife.blogspot.com

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Finial Result on the Jessie Shirt

I am tickled pink with myself! Finally finished at 4:45pm, spent all stinking day on this but I'm so relieved it’s done!

 

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Trying to Refashion a Jessie shirt

Ok i think it’s going well so far (looks better in person) but there are a few things I'm worried about….. like i realized it needs more button holes (which i have never done) >_< I have plenty of the same buttons that were on the shirt but I'm scared about doing button holes!….Mommy Help!…. LOL…. Haa I'll just have to practice and figure it out!

Also I'm worried about getting the sleeves right, seems intimidating.

So wish me luck! If i can pull this one off then I'll feel so much better about tempting to refashion all the shirts i have in my sewing closet! So I'm nervous but excited!

I know the yellow material isn’t exactly what Jessie has on her shirt but i figure it will do just fine, plus it’s scraps i already had.

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Update:

Sleeves went great now on to the button holes!

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Reversible Kids Chaps

Finally finished! Now on to work on making the top.

 

Side 1:

Flip them inside out and you get side 2:

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Kids Chaps

Instructions @ lilybugdesigns.blogspot.com

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Log Candle Votives

Instructions @ http://designtoshine.blogspot.com

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