T-Shirt Diaries and More

Are you ready for an easy challenge with a big impact? It is simple, buy no new clothes for six months. Why? Because if you are like me you have more then enough clothes in your wardrobe. You have things that you have forgotten about, things that don't fit, and things that are just ugly as heck. <div align="center"><a href="http://www.thetshirtdiaries.com/2011/12/no-new-clothes-for-six-months-challenge.html" title="The T-Shirt Diaries" target="_blank"><img src="http://i795.photobucket.com/albums/yy231/rneorr/T-shirt%20Diaries/NNCChallenge.jpg" alt="The T-Shirt Diaries" style="border:none;" /></a></div> We shop too much in America, and for things that we just don't need. A great sale at your favorite store and you end up with a cheap shirt that just lingers. This is your chance to take back your wardrobe. Take it back and make it yours again. Let's figure out to

Oops, the Holidays made me forget what day of the week it was. Seriously I thought it was Tuesday still. Duh... So lets just get this started: Upcycled Awesome  Everything Else

I am excited to introduce a brand new contest: Project Recycled Are you crafty and creative always upcycling your clothing? Can you think outside of the box when it comes to making clothes for kids and adults? Have you always wanted to participated in a contest specifically geared to upcycling clothing? If this sounds like you please apply to be a contestant for the first every Project Recycled. I promise it will be a blast.  If you are anything like me you are probably overwhelmed with life right now and the holidays, no worries, the contest will not begin until the first week in February. It will run about five weeks with a new project to be made each week. To be considered please email me (rneorr@yahoo.com) your name and a link to your blog. I will go through the applicants and let you know if what is next. The contest will be promoted all over the blogosphere, and although I am running the contest it will actually not be appearing on this website. (more information o

Have you heard about the new contest coming in February? Do you have what it takes to recycle/upcycle your clothes and wine the first ever Project Recycled? If you want more information just click on the picture: Now on to Upcycled Awesome! It is still a weekly link up party of upcycled crafts and creations (furniture, toys, art, etc.) but.... I am adding another link for everything else. So if you have a link to an upcycled project post it below the Upcycled Awesome list, if you have anything else please share it under the Everything Else list.  When putting up a project make sure that: You made it. If it is upcycled link under Upcycled Awesome, if not please link under Everything Else. You link to the project you want to share with us. No linking to ETSY sites. (although if you sell things on your site through ETSY, etc. that is okay just don't link to your ETSY site.) Put my button somewhere on your site or on the post you are linking.

Parenting can be heartbreaking. Phoebe's first day of Irish Dancing My daughter started Irish dancing this year. I was so excited and she absolutely loves it. Every Tuesday I take my two little ones to class, I ordered some snazzy school gear, and I got some really cool presents for her teachers. We are all good right? Sadly, we weren't. See my sweet little one is just that, a sweet little one. She has a bit of an attention problem. One of the dance school founders pulled me aside and we had the "talk." I wasn't expecting it, but I wasn't surprised.  She recommended we maybe take a little break until next September. Again, I wasn't surprised. I know listening is not her strong suit. I wanted to believe that she was paying good attention, I wanted to believe that as we were practicing at home she was getting it. I wanted to believe this was working out. She absolutely adores going to Irish Dancing class, but her favorite part is before cl

When putting up a project make sure that: You made it. If it is upcycled link under Upcycled Awesome, if not please link under Everything Else. You link to the project you want to share with us. No linking to ETSY sites. (although if you sell things on your site through ETSY, etc. that is okay just don't link to your ETSY site.) Put my button somewhere on your site or on the post you are linking. * Fixed sorry about the fact that the button was down, I suck sometimes* <center><a href="http://www.thetshirtdiaries.com/"><img src="http://i795.photobucket.com/albums/yy231/rneorr/UpcycledAwesome-2.jpg "/></a></center> That's it! Thanks you. Upcycled Awesome Everything Else

I have had the worst cold for the past week coupled with an IC flare up and I just don't have anything cute and crafty to post about. I can tell you that I do have a few tricks up my sleeve for 2012. I am kicking around a few ideas, one of which is a name change for this blog. Has anyone else done this? Advice, thoughts, blah, blah, blah. Please talk to me I need your help! Is a name change a good thing or a bad thing? Worth it or just another random idea I should scrub. I am also working on a line of adult upcycled clothes that I will be selling on ETSY. I just have to get a few more Christmas projects done, and then I will start growing my inventory. Thanks and don't forget to link up to Upcycled Awesome and everything else tomorrow! Warmly,

I have been having a bit of a slow down in blogging, I am trying, but it's hard. Since May I have felt like I have had a bladder infection. At times a full fledge UTI, at times just like I am getting one. Well it sucks, but after a few doctors, some tests, and a painful Cystoscopy Procedure the doctor finally confirmed that I do have Interstitial Cycstitis . It sucks, I will have it for the rest of my life, I have some meds, and now I am moving on. So I am going to just deal with it and probably not mention it again, but I just wanted to share so you know if I am out of touch it's an IC thing, nothing personal. Talk Soon!

Upcycled Awesome has officially evolved! It is still a weekly link up party of upcycled crafts and creations (furniture, toys, art, etc.) but.... I am adding another link for everything else. So if you have a link to an upcycled project post it below the Upcycled Awesome list, if you have anything else please share it under the Everything Else list.  When putting up a project make sure that: You made it. If it is upcycled link under Upcycled Awesome, if not please link under Everything Else. You link to the project you want to share with us. No linking to ETSY sites. (although if you sell things on your site through ETSY, etc. that is okay just don't link to your ETSY site.) Put my button somewhere on your site or on the post you are linking. <center><a href="http://www.thetshirtdiaries.com/"><img src="http://i795.photobucket.com/albums/yy231/rneorr/UpcycledAwesome-2.jpg "/></a></center> That's it! Tha

Are you ready for a Girls Night In? It's the Holiday's and darn it you need it.A night to relax, enjoy your friends, and hang out in your PJ's (what?) Click here to read more...........

If you missed it I posted this lovely tutorial last Monday over at: The idea started because I need to have warm ears when I run. I also have a serious need to look cute when I run (notice the running skirt). It gets cold in Cleveland and I want to be warm and look stylish when I shop, take the kids to school, and do just about anything. So how do you look cute with a headband? Add an easy flower made of an old upcycled shirt of course. You will need: Headbands (I bough mine at JoAnn Fabrics for $1.49 each) An old satin shirt or skirt (Thrift it! You will find amazing designs, colors, and prices) Hot glue A candle Brads A sparkly button (optional)  Start by cutting your repurposed satin fabric (This was an old Limited brand shirt) into six circles of varying sizes. I like to stack them on top of each other to make sure that they are truly varying in size. Not necessary, but kind of fun. You will begin to singe the edges of the reused fabric

Upcycled Awesome has officially evolved! It is still a weekly link up party of upcycled crafts and creations (furniture, toys, art, etc.) but.... I am adding another link for everything else. So if you have a link to an upcycled project post it below the Upcycled Awesome list, if you have anything else please share it under the Everything Else list.  When putting up a project make sure that: You made it. If it is upcycled link under Upcycled Awesome, if not please link under Everything Else. You link to the project you want to share with us. No linking to ETSY sites. (although if you sell things on your site through ETSY, etc. that is okay just don't link to your ETSY site.) Put my button somewhere on your site or on the post you are linking. <center><a href="http://www.thetshirtdiaries.com/"><img src="http://i795.photobucket.com/albums/yy231/rneorr/UpcycledAwesome-2.jpg "/></a></center> That's it! T

What is better then a Black Friday or Cyber Monday Deal for a Christmas present? Something that remade, upcycled, repurposed, reused, etc. Take something old and make it new again. Be Eco-Friendly this holiday season. So I present to you some Eco-Friendly tutorials for your Holiday Crafting and creating pleasure: 1. Upcycled Crayons . Good for all the kids on your list. Grab a cool mold, make a crayon car or crayon Lego, and watch your little friends smile.   Upcycled Crayon Tutorial 2. The T-Shirt Scarf. Good for Teachers (grab a bunch of their schools T-shirts from the thrift store), grandparents (their grandchildrens clothes can be incorporated), or kids (use a bunch of their favorite characters). The T-Shirt Scarf 3. The T-Shirt Bag (three versions!): Good as a way to wrap other presents, for friends, for everyone. The T-Shirt Bag (three options) 4. Upcycled Play Kitchen : Good for kids! Upcycled Play Kitchen 5. Upcycled Vintage

Are you wondering where I am today? I am honored to be posting at Me Making Do Where I get to share with you how to make this fabulous Upcycled Earwarmer/Headband hybrid. See you soon!

It is Guest Post Time again. Thank you Jakob Barry for your contribution to The T-Shirt Diaries. It often happens that over the course of time dishes and glasses break leaving what used to be complete sets with a few odds pieces. When this occurs the leftovers frequently get stashed in a cupboard behind other stuff, put in a box and stored away in the attic, or simply tossed in the trash. It’s a totally normal process and we’ve all been there before. However, just because something appears out of place doesn’t mean it no longer belongs. The truth is if we took a closer look at some of these specimens we’d realize many have great potential back on the table as vessels for serving. After all, as long as they remain in good condition their status as reliable plates, bowls, glasses, tea cups, and saucers technically still stand. In fact, we could even go as far as saying reusing and upcycling random ceramics, china, and other types of tableware could take the experience o

I know you have seen it all over Facebook, the daily posts of the 25 things people are grateful for. It is Thanksgiving and I am giving thanks for a lot, but in my own way. This is me doing things my own way (actually it's just a cupcake and cookie) Yes, I am truly thankful for my family, friends, having a roof over my head, and food to eat. I am not just a sarcastic little cookie trying to make you laugh (that is a bonus - hopefully). I just feel like a lot of these lists are missing some truly important items. I just wanted to share my top 25 things I am thankful for that everyones Facebook posts seem to have missed.  So here we go, I am thankful for: Cheese Jay Mohr Chocolate (although I think some people have Facebook posted their love of chocolate). Freedom of Speech (okay minorly sappy, sorry). Blogger Black Friday My kidlets cheerios addiction Digital cameras Photoshop (but I don't quite know how to use it yet) Sergers Sewing machines Fabric

I wanted to try something different. Upcycled Awesome is still on and.... I am adding another link for everything else. So if you have a link to an upcycled project post it below the Upcycled Awesome list, if you have anything else please share it under the Everything Else list.  When putting up a project make sure that: You made it. If it is upcycled link under Upcycled Awesome, if not please link under Everything Else. You link to the project you want to share with us. No linking to ETSY sites. (although if you sell things on your site through ETSY, etc. that is okay just don't link to your ETSY site.) Put my button somewhere on your site or on the post you are linking. <center><a href="http://www.thetshirtdiaries.com/"><img src="http://i795.photobucket.com/albums/yy231/rneorr/T-shirt%20Diaries/2010March1159138-5.jpg "/></a></center> That's it! Thanks you. Upcycled Awesome Everything Else

No, I am not recommending a worldwide campaign to get every child an iPhone. I mean that would be ridiculous. However, when your 5 year old takes your iPhone crazy things can happen. Self Portrait     They think that it is a fun idea to take 100 pictures. Yep 100. Another Self Portrait She went wild. Kiss Me So if your give a kid an iPhone you will end up with 100 pictures of your silly little butter bean. Hilarious isn't she So give a kid an iPhone and see what she comes up with!