I am a sucker for a lovely, useful vessel. Whether it be glass, metal or any other material, I have a very hard time refusing it. And, around $1-$2  a pop (some as low as .69 cents!), I certainly can’t turn that kind of a deal down! I splurged a little on the white tea tin I found on Etsy ($6). But, it was totally worth it!

I’ve decided to share some of my favorite pieces that I’ve accumulated over the last 6-8 months or so. I find these jars and tins so useful around the kitchen as well as the rest of the home. The glass flip top jars are perfect for food storage. I like to keep my nuts, seeds, snacks, dog treat, and baking items in them. Everything looks much prettier in a glass jar! These metal tins I typically use to contain my numerous teas. However, I have also been know to empty a few containers out and use them at a Craft Show as seen in this post.

The possibilities are endless. Enjoy!

Have I ever mentioned I might have a bag obsession? It’s been going on since childhood. I’m sure I’m not the only one. Anyway, I wanted to share a few recent finds.

Dustin took me thrifting on my birthday a couple weeks ago and I scored this fabulous American Tourister Weekender Bag for a whopping $3.99! I just love Greta (that’s the bag) in all of her avocado green glory. Greta is in great condition with a minor stain on the inside lining. However, it seems to be something I can easily clean up. Now, I need an excuse to take Greta somewhere fabulous!

Another travel suitcase I found back in April. Unfortunately, I do not recall how much it was, although, I’m sure it was under $5. This is the exact same avocado green as the Weekender Bag above. I love this small suitcase. It’s in pristine condition, and my favorite part is the inside. Makes me want to sit in front of it and get ready for a night out! I love the little mirror and the stitching detail. And yes, I should have cleaned off the mirror BEFORE shooting pictures. Not sure what her name should be. Suggestions?

Now I must take a quick pool break before finishing up my work for the day! Enjoy your Tuesday. Can’t believe it’s almost Independence Day already. Any fun plans?

The results are in! As you can see, I wrote all the comment authors on a sheet in order of time/date and numbered them. Using Random.org’s random number generator, the winner and runner-up were chosen! Thanks to flickr for providing photos of the two lucky ladies!

Amanda (the winner!) will receive her choice of two packs of cards
from my shop along with one handmade, collage art piece made by me!
(Color scheme to be chosen by winner.)

Kendall will receive her choice of one pack of cards from my shop!

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Thanks so very much to everyone who commented and shared their lovely thoughts and words of encouragement! I was amazed at the heart behind the comments. My desire is to bring a little inspiration to others as I am so inspired by all of you. Thank you again and there will definitely be much more to come!

This week I am applying for Crafty Bastards D.C. with fingers crossed! Even if I don’t get in this year, my goal was to simply have the guts to apply…  so here goes!!!

I can’t believe this is my 100th post! In appreciation of YOU, my lovely readers, I would like to have a giveaway! Simply leave a comment telling me what your favorite post was on SewTrashy and/or what you’d like to see more of in the future. There’s no right or wrong answers here, just want to hear what YOU enjoy.

The giveaway package will have several handmade surprises that I’ll keep secret for now, but also I’ll throw in a pack of my Gocco Printed notecards (your choice). Check out my Etsy Shop to wet your appetite!!

I will pick a winner at random Monday, June 29th at 5:00pm! Start posting and spread the word!

Thank you from the bottom of my heart to all of you and enjoy your weekend!

Just wanted to share with you that I’ve started another blog to showcase my ridiculous (mostly healthy) food obsessions! It is in no way related to this blog, but I’m sharing nonetheless… It’s still in the beginning stages, but I hope it encourages you to try some healthier food choices!

Also, for my birthday this past weekend, Dustin took me rock climbing! I had never been before, and I don’t know how I survived without it. I believe I am officially addicted, and can’t wait to go again tomorrow. Will I ever climb outside of the controlled environment of the indoor rock wall? We will cross that bridge at a later date!

Hope to get back to regular posting soon! I’ve had a large increase in my working hours the past couple months that has limited my blogging/making/photo taking time. Check back soon!

Today is my 27th birthday. My dad says I’m closer to 30, I say I’m closer to 25! This was a really nice surprise from my cousin Amanda and my aunt Mechelle and my Nana. Amanda always comes up with the most fun surprise gifts! Thanks guys!! I’m now off to my birthday dinner at Sticky Rice, one of my all time favorite restaurants. I haven’t tried the one here in DC yet, only in Richmond, Va. I hope it’s as fabulous as the one back home! Have a great weekend, and I’ll update you Monday on what other birthday surprises I had!

*my apologies for the goofy picture…

I love this shirt refashion! It’s taken me about a year to photograph this and share it… Slacker. I know. Well, I am sharing now, right?! Right. So, both of these shirts were from The Salvation Army in Honolulu (when we lived there). I loved this red t-shirt simply for the geta sandals (close-up image below) on the front! However, it was a little snug for my taste. I believe I saw this project in one of my t-shirt project books, Tease, I believe it was. Well, it’s simple, obviously. Slice up the middle, add in the buttons and collar from another thrifted shirt and…Voila! New fun super comfy shirt! I especially like the rough, unfinished edges that I left on the white shirt, and the red thread is also pretty fun. I love collared shirts, but this one has the yummy comfiness of a t-shirt! Can it get any better? Oh yeah, and my husband has requested one!! Can’t wait to make his and share that too!

Finally! I have photographed (Thanks, Dustin!) and added these two notecard sets to my Etsy shop. I designed and printed these back in November for my first craft show. These are sold in sets of 5. They are blank inside, perfect for any occasion. These are original designs, printed in my home studio using my Gocco printer. I’m hoping to use the “Robots Unite” design for tshirts soon! We will see how that goes. Also, I was toying with the idea of using the blue swirls for a fabric design via Spoonflower. I have never designed fabric before, so that could be fun! My Etsy Shop. Enjoy! 

CLICK HERE TO VISIT MY ETSY SHOP >>>

…but I have missed posting. Life has just been a bit too crazy lately. Being exhausted does not inspire me to make things! I will be happy once summer gets here because life will calm down a bit, and hopefully I’ll start making and creating the things on my ever-growing list of things I WANT to make and create! I’m also recovering from yet another oral surgery… bleh! Being an adult with braces is not my idea of fun, however, I’m hoping things will be wrapping up by the end of summer. That is something to look forward to. 

I have been dying to share some recent thrifting treasures with you, but currently I don’t feel up for taking the photos, uploading and all that it entails. My pain meds are keeping me pretty couch-ridden, which I guess is a good thing since I could find all sorts of reasons NOT to rest and recover. 

This is one of my favorite photos of our dog, Bonsai. Enjoy! Hope everyone had a great weekend! 

Today is my “little” brother’s birthday, and he is turning 23 so it’s a special “Golden” birthday as we call it since it is April 23. Although, he is not so little anymore. I must say I have the most amazing, wonderful brother in the world. He has grown up into a loving husband, fabulous father and by far one of my favorite worship leaders on the planet! When he sings, there is so much passion and life in his voice, and I just love it. He is awesome and I love him. HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BLAKE!! 

This photo taken over the weekend by our friend Zach at a youth conference.
Did you see? He is wearing one of our Endure Life shirts under his button up! 
 

This photo taken the same night by Dustin.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY FAVORITE BROTHER…ok, my only brother, but you are still the best! Wish we could celebrate with you tonight. Love you!