Framed

Good morning all,
Here's another idea using rescued materials and broken zippers. Frames make great gifts for graduations, weddings, birthdays and hostess gifts just to name a few. Stop by the store and pick one up or place an order for your custom frame. Some really cool stuff planned for next week so stay tuned! Happy, happy week!

Light Bulb Moment

Good morning all,
In an effort to restore the building and help save electricity, my good friend and handy man opened up the glass block windows in the front of store. What a difference! It has indeed been like turning on a light bulb.
Incidentally, did you know it took Thomas Edison 1000 prototypes before he got the light bulb right!
We keep making improvements and continue to strive to satisfy every customer we have the pleasure of serving.

Thanks to all the men and women who have given up their lives to make the dreams and  lives of all of us a reality. THANK YOU!

Happy, happy Memorial Day and week!

Don't Let This Happen to You!

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The poor soul that tried to hem these pants was clearly not given the gift of hemming, but thankfully we were! We use traditional methods as well as our specialty, the fashion hem, where we take off the original hem, shorten and reattach. (I should have a picture of that but they turn out so beautiful, you'd never know they were hemmed!)  Happy, happy week!

Your Simply Glowing

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I've been introduced to a great product recently Illuminator Tape™. When exposed to light for about an hour it stays illuminated for approximately 10-20. It is sold to companies for safety reasons, steps, doorways, parking structures, etc. It naturally got me thinking. I always walk in the dark and I know sometimes (most times) cars do not see you. If this tape alerts people about a possible hazard, it could also alert people about people. Walking, running, biking, etc. Then it got me thinking about dogs and how they could benefit as well. I see joggers using crossing guard vests and the like. Being the fashionista I am, the vest just doesn't cut it, so I thought some more. My creative day being Saturday, I constructed a couple items using this tape. Pictured is my favorite. The light colored squares are the illuminator tape and the colored ones reflective tape. So you not only glow, you reflect! I've got a number of other items, dog collars and leases, people collar bracelets and anklets and fashion belts. We can also apply them to your jacket, hat or shoes. I'm pumped! Happy, happy week!

Button Bird

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Did  you know that buttons were first used as decorations for clothing? It wasn't until about  the 1200's that they were used as fasteners. 2012 they are used as an art medium. Some suggested I bring out the eye more, I like it that you have to study the piece to find the eye (and feet!). Just like all the zippers at the shop, there are plenty around so I like to use them where I can. I'm not done yet so stay tuned and have a happy, happy week!

Framed

Good morning all,

I actually did this project las year, but still think it's a winner. I got rid of our headboard years ago to save a few inches space. I had a bunch of frames from last remodel and started scanning photos of Dennis and me with which to fill the frames. I realized I didn't have enough so I bought a few at 50% off and kept scanning a printing. I eventually had enough and laid them out. When I was satisfied I started nailing them right to the wall. This way they wouldn't fall off if you hit them a night. I love the way it looks and I was able to use some old stuff and save some money and space. Love to hear your thoughts always! Happy, happy week!

And Then There Was Light

Good morning all,

I saw something like this on the internet the other week and just had to try if for myself. Quite time consuming, but worth it. I picked up the lamp at Sally's, cleaned it up and proceeded to glue pressed fabric folded side down onto the shade. Beautiful! It and many other Greenpurse creations are available at the store. Happy, happy week!