GraceTown Church's New Home September 18, 2011

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Toilet Paper Rolls Reused :)

I don't know about your house, but mine is filled with 8 people and lots of guest and we go through a lot of toilet paper. Awkward, kinda...but it's true. After you are finished with a roll, instead of throwing it away in the trash, keep it! You can do fun little projects with them. I am sure you have seen stuff where you can make little binoculars for the kiddos, but what could apply to you or me? I made a flower! I still have a lot more rolls to add to it, but here is what I have so far...

I cut up rolls in 3's.

Plugged in my nifty baby hot glue gun

Started with a core of 6 rolls glued together...

And then, BAM!

I am possibly going to add some paint to it when I am all done, but I am not 100% yet. I kinda of like the rustic look. 

Make one of your own and shoe me! :)

Felt Flower Headbands

So, I know OSU's fan moral may be a little down this season because of all the crap that has gone on, but I don't care. I am still excited. Once a Buckeye fan, always a Buckeye fan. On that note, I decided to start making game gear early. I made Emily and I two headbands with felt. They were super easy and fun to make. I plan on making some more in different colors and different bands. If you are interested in buying one or wanting me to make you a custom one, let me know. I am selling them for $8.00. How cute is my little model? :)

Hiatus

So, I apologize for my long term hiatus. My boyfriend just moved to Ohio, so I have been showing him around Columbus and we have had TONS of family events, not to mention spent a whole week in the Ohio Valley for a reunion. I love being so close to family again, but I am exhausted!! But the writing must go on, so I am back on the grind.

I did a little bit of shopping, okay well, a lot and got some great stuff. I have also been in a crafty mood again. I have two tutorials coming up and some awesome finds to show off. Oh & while I was missing I got to be a model on an awesome photoshoot with my friend, Lauren at LAPhotography.co

Here is a sneak peak :)

DIY Leather Bracelet

What do you get when you have a broken old thrifted belt & some string?

A cute leather bracelet, of course!

I used the part of the bracelet with the belt holes because I liked the hardware look, but I made my sister one without the holes. I made the bracelet pretty late, so I didn't have time to go to the store to get some studded snaps to hold the bracelet together, so I just poked a hole on both sides of the bracelet & used a cream leather string to tie the bracelet together. 

Target

So, Target isn't exactly a garage or thrift store, but they really do specialize is quality for less. I have a problem with walking out of Target without buying something, but they usually always have 30-50% off sales which helps. One of my favorite buys were a pair of white converse skinny jeans! I have been wanting to buy a pair of white jeans, but a little nervous. I have seen them on many people and in some magazines and when I stumbled upon these for only $13, it was meant to be! Not to mention they were in Cosmo's "Must-Haves Under $50".

My shoes I have on, I have been searching for like crazy. I have been to 5 different Targets & looked online...I gave up hope until I stumbled upon the magical Target in Ontario. I got that pair for 25% & a pair of wedges for 75%, which made them 6 freakin' dollars. That is right...$6.24 to be exact, actually.

Oh, and as a bonus I bought a cute tshirt for $5 and I turned it into a scarf. When I finish the last touch on it, I will put it up.

LADIES! Get to your nearest Target....NOW!

Garage Sale

I was bored yesterday and I have been wanting to find something to do, a little project to keep me busy, so I decided to go garage sale hopping to see if I could find an old table or something. Well, I didn't find one, but I did strike gold with an awesome vintage flea market dealer. For some odd reason he was getting out of the vintage stuff and into more of the "purses, jewelry, and wallets!" thing...ya know the blinged out animal print, silver studded stuff? I mean yeah, some may be cute, but that over vintage? Oh man...Anyhoo, he was getting rid of a lot and for some reason he liked my appreciation for it & gave my mom and I some great deals.

Here is a preview of what I got. I will post more pictures tonight after I'm done photographing a wedding.

Who doesn't love a 70's floral pattern suitcase? 

New in town...

So, I just recently moved to Columbus. I am very excited about the transition, but I am new in town...meaning I have no clue where anything is! I went downtown to "Short North" & actually drove a little too far, but along the way I found a glorious thing...Bum bum bum....GOODWILL! I've been back to this specific one a couple times and here are a few things I have found...

Pair of "Miss Me" jeans for $3.99!

An adorable gold decadent mirror for $1

Brand Spankin' New Steve Maddens, H&M heels, & Merona flats $3.99

& for my best find yet, Gorgeous hanging crystal silver bedside lamp $10 (a little more than I should have paid @ goodwill, but it is worth it. Look at it!) I had people trying to bargain with me outside of the store & a man follow me to the next store I went to...Talk about creepy