T-Shirt Up-Cycle

With school back in session and fall fast approaching, I am quickly going through my old tees and realizing I have a ton of old shirts that I hate to get rid of.
Luckily, I found this great Up-Cycle idea..the t-shirt necklace. Check out the tutorial here.



After making several variations of colors, I finally realized an easier way to make them without having to tie the knot in the back was to grab some of my fiances old tees {the fitted tees in the above shot just weren't big enough}. So this is the style I came up with {and you can wear and many or as few as you would like}.


I've also been noticing some people braid their tee's {which I must try}. Check out the braided tutorial from I Still Love You

I just love the chunky look these necklaces offer and the vintage style which I adore.

Won't you share your T-Shirt necklace with us..I'd love to see it on FLICKR or FB!
Happy Friday LTC!

Jessica

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Vintage Flashcards: RH Baby & Child Knock Off

I mentioned a few weeks ago that Restoration Hardware Baby & Child has been a major inspiration for our new nursery.  So, when I saw these vintage flashcards in the catalog I knew I had to have them!

Too bad they didn't quite fit the budget! So, after a few minutes at my own computer I just made my own.

 

 Now I  just need to decide it they are too small? My husband thinks not, but I am thinking I might have them matted and put into 11x14 frames or something larger than 8x10? Any suggestions?

Have you used vintage flashcards? I would love to get some more inspiration from you!

I'll be linking to the CSI Project's Knock-Off Challenge this week! 

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Vintage ABC Magnets

By now you are familiar with the sweet little shop Pretty Little Studio. They have gorgeous and super fun vintage-y flashcards for every occasion. After receiving my Mini Animal ABC's in the mail, I was inspired to create something practical and fun for my little sweetheart.
I gathered some basic supplies, scrapbook paper, cork boards, and magnet strips.
I cut the cork board and paper to a size just slightly larger than the flashcards. Then I glued and mod-podged my cards, paper and cork board together. (With many of the flashcards less than $5.00 a set, I didn't have to feel too bad putting mod podge on them!)
I adhered the self-adhesive magnet strips to the back of the cork board...
...and stuck them on the fridge. Instant vintage magnet success! We are in the process of learning our ABC's around here, and this sweet little magnet set provides lots of incentive for my little one.
With the cork board backing and mod podge, they are sure to stand up to little fingers with the added strength. Have a table saw at your house? Use wood backing instead to create an even sturdier magnet set.

Doesn't that yellow paper just make those beautiful illustrations pop?
If you had these miniature flash cards, what would you make? I'll be linking to these parties this week. Hope to see you there!

Happy Thursday!

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Vintage Valentine's Table

I found these sweetest vintage Valentines at the same local antique store I purchased my awesome farm table.
So, I thought it was only fitting that I put the two to work together to create a sweet and vintage Valentine's table.
As I was working on putting my table together, I thought I would show you my first step one just to keep it real around here... So, first find your dining room table under the random useless stuff you've spent the last few days piling on...Next, I gathered a great tulip bouquet I snagged for $6, the last great remnants of some great flowers the hubby surprised me with, and one of every jar I could find in my house.The tulips went further than I could have expected! I was thrilled.
I arranged the flowers on my table, somewhat hap-hazardly for a natural feel.Can you tell I am IN LOVE with the way these flowers look in the sunlight in their glass vases on that farm wood table top? And for $6 a bouquet, I am going to be watching my grocers clearance section a little more closely this season...

Now, for the place settings, I pulled out some favorites, like my monogrammed plates from way back, some china tea cups, gorgeous pink spray roses and the vintage valentines.

I also added some interest to the napkins by scalloping basic pink dinner napkins and tying they up pretty with red ribbon.

Then, I just sat back and had a nice long look. Sure, the flowers will have to be changed out again closer to Valentine's Day, but I am sure by them I will be willing to spend a few extra bucks for a special family dinner.
Have you done any great Valentine's Day table displays? I would love for you to link them up to our flickr page on the side bar and share your fabulous ideas! In the meantime, I will be linking to these great parties this week. See you there!

Happy Thursday,

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