Thrift Shoping Tips and Tricks :)

Hey guys long time no post!
I have been meaning to put up some projects. I have done them it is just writing the post lol. But for today i want to share some tips about thrift shopping.

 So my mom likes to tell me i have an eye for things. We go the DI, or Good Will and I find things. I have found a lot of pieces to my dish set that my mom gave me so that has doubled in size since she gave it to me! I have found some really good craft projects there too. Among other finds. Her are the Tips:

1. Expect the unexpected! I like to go into these stores with no expectations. Then when I do find something I am excited.
2.Don't be too picky. If you are too picky while looking and want something perfect. You are at the wrong store. Things will be bruised and scratched. That is okay you can wither fix it or just say no if it is not worth it.
3.Clothes.... Some types of clothes you can buy and some you shouldn't buy used. Underwear is a big no ( Obviously) but there are a lot that you can buy and update or just wear as is. I once found a new Nike hoodie for $5. As always try things on. * Extra tip for the lady's* go on your Period... I know weird but i have taken this piece of advice  and have found some really good fitting pants. You are bloated and will be bigger. Most of us are on our monthly for a week. That can be pretty uncomfortable if you get some too small.
4.  Misc.. For example I found a couple of cheap brand new decor items and some used. I am trying to but a little girl into mine and my boyfriends place. This was an easy way.
Look at DvDs they are becoming more popular at thrift stores especially since Bluray came out. ( Make Sure To check the disk before buying)
Books. You can find some of your favorite books for really cheap! Love finding the books that i read in high school there nd read them again.

These are just some tips off of the top of my head. More will come :) Have a good summer everyone!

Revamped Vests

So Remember those T-Shirt Vests? Well I made them cuter! So I put lace on them the green one was on one of  my posts. The red one i bought the shirt special to make this for my sissy :)

Here are the fished projects

I Love Sewing And How These Turned Out :)

Headbands

So I have been bored and sick since my boyfriend went to Alabama for a work training. In between dealing with his truck getting broken into and having to deal with all of that I got a little more crafty today. So yesterday my Sissy came over and we made headbands and i decided to make more today.

So here is what you need

• Old T-Shirts

• Hair Elastics

So you want to cut up the shirts into strips i used one that i messed up cutting apart. Attach one end and start braiding.

Then attach the other end to the elastic. Make sure not to make it too long or short.
 I got a Little carried away and made a lot of them.

The day before me and Sarah ( My Sissy) Cut up a 4X t-shirt i got from the thrift store. Nest measure it around your head and just keep tying and this is what i came up with this.

I Think that it turned out cute dont mind the no make up i have double pink eye and a cold.


These did not take me very long and what a fun rainy day project :)

Latest Projects!

So While my man has been gone I have been pretty sick but I did manage to Do a couple of projects and here they are :)

Made This  Cute Frame To Spruce Up Our Apartment

This Cute Angel I Re Painted And My Mom Stole Lol

I Found Both of these at the DI I think it only cost me $3 then i had the spray paint on hand and Voila :)

Diy Vest

So I Saw a Picture on Pinterest and Really Wanted to do it so i did it a couple of minutes ago :) And here it is.



Supplies:
Very Large T-Shirt
Scissors

So all you do is cut off the sleeves the sides and the collar and Voila :)

The Shirt I Got for $1 at the DI

Cut Off Sleeves

Cut Off Sides

Cut Off Sides

Front View

Back View and Sorry it is Upside Down :)

Side View :)

 Try it! It only took me 5 Min :) Have fun!

Leg Warmers

So todays project I made leg warmers. I Bought a Sweater From the DI For $3 ( A Thrift Store for those out of UT, Idaho, and California)The Rest I Already Had: A Sewing Machine, and Thread. And it only took me 15 min to make!

I cut the sleeves off of the sweater  and Sewed around the Cut part a Viola!





Love how they turned out! The only thing that i may fix is putting the elastic on the bottom so they stay. On the next pair i make i would like to put lace on the top or something funky! Enjoy Making your own! May as well be styling thru the winter :)