January 8, 2010

recap :: issue #1 – everything old…

i hoped you enjoyed the first “issue” of this new editorial style here at scoutie girl. i did! here’s a recap of the week’s “everything old…” posts:

weeklywelcome

beckabrittain

oldbooksmakenew

inspiredbyenhabiten

shoppingwithmissmodish

throughtheviewfinder

wardrobe clean-out wreath tutorial

from readers:

Jenya
January 6th, 2010
Oh yes! I am not the only one in love with ttv! I just blogged about it :-)

sabine
January 6th, 2010
I SO love vintage !!! thnak you so much for sharing this WONDERFUL blog post … yeserday I found a lovely victorian blouse and a pair of awesome French vintage gloves …Now I am off to my “personal vintage”.

Caitlin
January 5th, 2010
Yay, I love seeing the old book pages being used. The page with the Holga Camera Diagram from Girlscantell is actually a page from a book I gave to Sara, after I made a purse from the cover. If any other artists are interested in old book pages, I have thousands, and am always happy to see them go to good homes.

who did i miss this week? who’s doing something awesome with old stuff, is inspired by vintage & all things of time-gone-by? leave links in the comments!

next week’s issue is all about collage – different media, how you do it, why you love it – let me know if you’d like to share your work or have a story to tell!

after that, i’ll be throwing some love your way in the form of a valentine’s day issue – nice & early to give you plenty of time for purchasing handmade gifts your sweeties!

have a theme you’d like to suggest? let me know!!

this post sponsored by:

bunte fabrics

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January 7, 2010

tutorial :: wardrobe clean out wreath

wardrobe clean out wreath tutorial

wardrobe clean out wreath tutorial

my wardrobe is in constant need of purging. specifically: t-shirts. of course, there are plenty of ways to reuse your old clothes. donation is a great option. you can cut your t-shirts into rags, make them into quilts, sew a purse, turn them into yarn… most of those things are waaaaaaay beyond my craftiness level.

so, i bring you another ridiculously simple idea for you to create, redesign, and overall make much better than i did!

supplies for wardrobe clean out wreath tutorial

supplies:

  • old t-shirts in your choice of colors
  • thrifted wreath form
  • scissors

steps for wardrobe clean out wreath tutorial

using the body of each t-shirt, cut the shirt into strips (which actually make rounds) about 4″ wide. depending on the width of your wreath form and the size of your shirts, either cut the round in half to make two separate strips or simply cut one side to open the round.

next, fold a strip in half and place it under the wreath form with the ends facing out. bring the ends and the fold together around the wreath and pull the ends through the fold. tighten and lower the ends so that they are facing straight out. pull & arrange the part of the fabric around the wreath until it covers a nice area and lays to your satisfaction.

repeat this step until the entire wreath is covered.

to create a hanger for the wreath, cut another round off of a t-shirt but don’t open up the round. use the same technique as before but instead of loose ends you’ll have a lovely loop to hang the wreath from!

wardrobe clean out wreath tutorial

i created this project as my valentine’s day door wreath. but you could easily choose a different color scheme and use a wreath of this style for any occasion! if you make this project or any variation of it, please let me know by linking to a photo or post in the comments. i would love to share your work!

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January 7, 2010

one to watch :: me plus molly

me plus molly - fabric collage pouch

me plus molly - fabric collage pouch

me plus molly - fabric collage pouch

me plus molly uses her own doodles, transferred onto fabric to create this sweet pouches. she also uses both new & recycled fabrics, giving each piece an individual look full of depth.

i love how fresh & springy each looks. and i adore how out-of-my-grandma’s-button-box each little fabric collage is. truly a case of new & old coming together to make each better!

speaking of collage, that’s next week’s theme! if you have collage work (of any kind) that you’d like to show off. please drop me a line [scout AT scoutiegirl DOT com]

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January 6, 2010

through the viewfinder…

vintage cameras

in case you haven’t noticed, they’re hot. whether you’re using them, taking photos of them, or making art or crafts featuring them, you can’t go wrong with a vintage or antique camera right now for a little inspiration!

clockwise from top-left:
vintage camera pendant by nylightmetals
family reunion by artsy
5×5 time traveler by f2images
art print – vintage medium format camera by nonobjective

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January 6, 2010

shopping tips from miss modish

miss modish - vintage on etsy

i have a confession to make, dear readers. i am a completely terrible vintage shopper.

i love to visit vintage shops (although there are very few in my locale) and i love walking through flea markets. but about the only thing i’m good at buying is vintage tea towels – i love me some tea towels. anyhow, i’m hoping to really start incorporating vintage into both my home decor, my personal style, and my crafting this year.

to get off on the right foot, i asked jena – of modish fame – for some tips! jena just opened miss modish, a vintage shop on etsy, to explore her passion for the clothes & accessories of bygone eras. it’s helped her get back in touch with her inspiration to share beautiful things both old and new.

she wrote in one of her first blog posts about the new shop, “I haven’t even opened the shop yet and in all the shopping and photo-shooting and playing dress up, I’ve gotten back in touch with that part of my personality that doesn’t live on the couch, behind my laptop. And it feels soooo good.” (emphasis mine… but i don’t think jena will mind!)

it’s funny how we can get so caught up in looking ahead that we forget that we are grounded in our personal histories.

miss modish - vintage shop on etsy

here are jena’s top tips for getting started with vintage shopping and keeping your look fresh while incorporating the pieces you find:

Vintage accessories are a quick and easy way to incorporate old things into your modern day style- a pretty vintage scarf can dress up any outfit, pin a vintage brooch on a jacket lapel to give it a unique touch, vintage beaded necklaces can be layered over any blouse, and you can’t go wrong with vintage shoes!

And it takes a lot of time and a little luck to find great vintage goods at thrift stores, so if you’re a newbie head to the vintage only stores that’ve already scoured through all the icky stuff to find the gold for you. You’ll still find great deals on garments that are each one of a kind, and will be spending your money on good-to-the-earth recycled goods. Etsy is full of wonderful vintage shops, and I’m sure there’s at least a few in your hometown!

so… take a minute to browse some vintage or vintage-inspired. and then, take a minute to get in touch with your personal vintage ;)

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