I think I'll start a series on "projects most people are not bothering to do during the Christmas season." I'm sure it would be a big hit! Every time I think of posting something, it feels like it's not of general interest. But then again, I'm not the only one enjoying the Grosgrain series (which, in her defense, started in November) so there must be people out there who are working on non-Christmas-y projects right now.
Along those lines, here is a fabulous link to a series of tutorials on how to turn any blah sweater into something beautiful. I tried my hand at it last night, and while it didn't turn out perfect, I am inspired to keep trying (especially since it's only a $3 Goodwill sweater at stake).
If you subscribe to her blog you can go through the list of sweater re-dos in your reader...there are so many great ones! (ETA: Subscribing to her blog will provide a wealth of ideas, but I just noticed that if you click on the picture above it will take you to a page featuring all her sweaters.)
This kind of project is PERFECT for someone like me, because I am drawn to the most boring of clothes. So I already own all the duds she is using as examples! I'm looking forward to adding a little pizazz to my wardrobe. I'm not sure if I've ever typed out the word pizazz before.
Funny thing is, in my own boring and simplistic way, I had a post on resizing clothes all typed out, and then never got around to putting it together with pictures. Look for it soon (and if it's not relevant you can read it in January).
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I'll have to check out this sweater make-over dealio. I tend to gravitate to all clothes boring, too. Jean skirts are my weakness and there just are not THAT MANY things to do with a jean skirt. And black and brown are my favorite colors to wear...I know, boring. But I'll make a good home school mom. I fit the stereotype, right? :) I'm always up for a new craft, though. Thanks for the link.
I'm looking forward to the post on resizing clothes!! I have lots of stuff that is just a bit too big, but it's sooo lovely. Or it's not modest & I want to be able to fix it up so I can wear it.
Brite, I think I'm in love with the sweater posted-those rows of lace are so old fashioned and beautiful! I love the rosette embellishments that are on EVERYTHING this year but I try not to go overboard-from hair to shoes in rosettes. :)
Thanks for posting about this site-it will give me some fun ideas for my wardrobe.
On a completely different note, I'm sorry we didn't have a chance to visit the Sunday we were in B-burg for Thanksgiving! You guys are in our prayers~
Love,
Kim
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