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Puttin' on the scarf



 
I went to IKEA last Wednesday and found a pillow case in the discount bin for $2.50. I loved the gray and white pattern and pictured it as a scarf. (I ALWAYS forget "before" pictures. Imagine a standard pillow case). I cut off the edges and then cut down the center and ended up with 2 long pieces. Which I gathered and stitched together. I also zig-zagged the edges, allowing them to fray but not disintegrate.

I spent about 30 minutes on it and I think it's pretty cool. It may not be for me, I still have to figure out if I like it. My boobs are too big for it to hang properly, so I either have to bind myself or give it to someone as a gift. Kind of a bummer because I finally made an accessory that I actually like. Plus? Donna Karan says to keep white by your face, as in jackets and scarves, because it brightens your complexion. Any little bit helps.

Things I found at the thrift store:


I thought the 60's funky sun pattern on this paper was really great. Then I picked it up and discovered it was the famous No Bugs M'Lady shelf paper,...or paper covered with chemicals. My friend Carrie has a great story about this, so I had to photograph it for her.
But, seriously, I found some good stuff today:

Only missing two pieces...which actually equals four pieces...

Hartwell is only 3-1/2 so we only use half anyway.



 A mirror with a mustache cutout. Still in the box. Super cute for a teenage girl I know.


Pillow insert for all my craft project presents:


Vintage aqua casserole. I love vintage aqua anything. Had to have it.


Pretty good thrift store day. Complete with missing children and screaming tantrums.