Start with what you have. It's easier and cheaper.
- dancingfairygirl
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Re: Start with what you have. It's easier and cheaper.
You ladies are awesome! I always love visiting this thread.
Cherylhammer - that hat is amazing! Great work!
Ratty - I really love your pink tutu/bustle/shrug.
I wish I had more time to get crafty before heading out this week. This thread is always full of so much inspiration!
Cherylhammer - that hat is amazing! Great work!
Ratty - I really love your pink tutu/bustle/shrug.
I wish I had more time to get crafty before heading out this week. This thread is always full of so much inspiration!
Re: Start with what you have. It's easier and cheaper.
I'm loving this to get rid of all my old sweaters.
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Re: Start with what you have. It's easier and cheaper.
For those who don't sew.
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Those aren't buttermilk biscuits I'm lying on Savannah
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Talent hits a target no one else can hit; Genius hits a target no one else can see.
Arthur Schopenhauer
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Talent hits a target no one else can hit; Genius hits a target no one else can see.
Arthur Schopenhauer
Re: Start with what you have. It's easier and cheaper.
Love it, Ratty! I've been thinking about doing this to a beautiful green sweater that I can't wear anymore, and this will certainly help.Ratty wrote:
I'm loving this to get rid of all my old sweaters.
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Re: Start with what you have. It's easier and cheaper.
Ratty wrote:
I'm loving this to get rid of all my old sweaters.
This is fantastic. I forgot to bring a hat last year and suffered a bit for it. Great way to use what I already have!
Re: Start with what you have. It's easier and cheaper.
This is the cutest thing ever.
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Those aren't buttermilk biscuits I'm lying on Savannah
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Talent hits a target no one else can hit; Genius hits a target no one else can see.
Arthur Schopenhauer
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Talent hits a target no one else can hit; Genius hits a target no one else can see.
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Re: Start with what you have. It's easier and cheaper.
I was knitting as I read this, and now I want to make something like it! Maybe turning into long dreads at the nape, and arcing the bangs a bit.Ratty wrote:This is the cutest thing ever.
Now I know what to do with the leftover yarn when the sweater's done!!

Thanks, Ratty!
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Triken' ma blues away.....
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Re: Start with what you have. It's easier and cheaper.
Tickets, transportation, survival gear, art project, OH CRAP! I forgot to make some costumes.
Only kidding. I just wanted to show off a few hats. As it turns out, fur hats are easy to make. These were from the Amtrakathon.

Only kidding. I just wanted to show off a few hats. As it turns out, fur hats are easy to make. These were from the Amtrakathon.
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Those aren't buttermilk biscuits I'm lying on Savannah
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Talent hits a target no one else can hit; Genius hits a target no one else can see.
Arthur Schopenhauer
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Talent hits a target no one else can hit; Genius hits a target no one else can see.
Arthur Schopenhauer
Re: Start with what you have. It's easier and cheaper.
Don't worry I'm not showing all of them.
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Those aren't buttermilk biscuits I'm lying on Savannah
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Talent hits a target no one else can hit; Genius hits a target no one else can see.
Arthur Schopenhauer
Pictures or it didn't happen Greycoyote
Talent hits a target no one else can hit; Genius hits a target no one else can see.
Arthur Schopenhauer
Re: Start with what you have. It's easier and cheaper.
I love the beaver tail.
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Those aren't buttermilk biscuits I'm lying on Savannah
Pictures or it didn't happen Greycoyote
Talent hits a target no one else can hit; Genius hits a target no one else can see.
Arthur Schopenhauer
Pictures or it didn't happen Greycoyote
Talent hits a target no one else can hit; Genius hits a target no one else can see.
Arthur Schopenhauer
Re: Start with what you have. It's easier and cheaper.
If you would like to see them all, follow this link to my Pinterest page.
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Those aren't buttermilk biscuits I'm lying on Savannah
Pictures or it didn't happen Greycoyote
Talent hits a target no one else can hit; Genius hits a target no one else can see.
Arthur Schopenhauer
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Talent hits a target no one else can hit; Genius hits a target no one else can see.
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Re: Start with what you have. It's easier and cheaper.
Nice work Ratty!Ratty wrote:If you would like to see them all, follow this link to my Pinterest page.
and I like how you have the pencil in there to give it some scale
...but I don't see a link, unless I'm missing something
Re: Start with what you have. It's easier and cheaper.
Here you go..... A bunch of pictures from 2016 and 2017 Amtrakathon gifts.
That painting with the pencil on the frame is my husband and son. You can see my boy isn't finished yet. Thus the pencil. The artist was one of my dearest friends, Beth. It will never be finished and I love it as is.
That painting with the pencil on the frame is my husband and son. You can see my boy isn't finished yet. Thus the pencil. The artist was one of my dearest friends, Beth. It will never be finished and I love it as is.
Those aren't buttermilk biscuits I'm lying on Savannah
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Talent hits a target no one else can hit; Genius hits a target no one else can see.
Arthur Schopenhauer
Pictures or it didn't happen Greycoyote
Talent hits a target no one else can hit; Genius hits a target no one else can see.
Arthur Schopenhauer
Re: Start with what you have. It's easier and cheaper.
Ratty, I see the one I have in the photos. It sits on my fridge....thankee!
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Re: Start with what you have. It's easier and cheaper.
Wow, Ratty, you make awesome hats!
(no surprise, of course)
(no surprise, of course)
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Re: Start with what you have. It's easier and cheaper.
I like the random assortment of gadgets and knick-knacks in the background.Ratty wrote:If you would like to see them all, follow this link to my Pinterest page.
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Re: Start with what you have. It's easier and cheaper.
I noticed that too. An Operation game with the pieces glued in as wall art. 2 long neck magnifying glasses. A chrome lamp shaped like a man and a pair of ladies size 4 heels. My entire house looks like that.
On closer inspection I see a wooden articulated hand, a pair of giant flip-flops and one old style chambord bottle. Shame on my hoarding self.
On closer inspection I see a wooden articulated hand, a pair of giant flip-flops and one old style chambord bottle. Shame on my hoarding self.
Those aren't buttermilk biscuits I'm lying on Savannah
Pictures or it didn't happen Greycoyote
Talent hits a target no one else can hit; Genius hits a target no one else can see.
Arthur Schopenhauer
Pictures or it didn't happen Greycoyote
Talent hits a target no one else can hit; Genius hits a target no one else can see.
Arthur Schopenhauer
Re: Start with what you have. It's easier and cheaper.
My loveable RoadKill Lion will be joining me (and the usual 2 little drinking flamingos and gnome) for five fun days at Saguaro Man...
they're already packed!
Thanks, Ratty!
Seeing those wonderful hats makes me even sadder to have missed this year's Amtrakathon.
they're already packed!
Thanks, Ratty!
Seeing those wonderful hats makes me even sadder to have missed this year's Amtrakathon.

formerly, Triken
keep on triken' Mamma!
Triken' ma blues away.....
Theatre is Life
Cinema is Art
Television is Furniture
keep on triken' Mamma!
Triken' ma blues away.....
Theatre is Life
Cinema is Art
Television is Furniture
Re: Start with what you have. It's easier and cheaper.
I've been whipping up some tutus for my Census co-workers. These started out as toddler dresses. Wear them as a bustle or in the front when you have your coat on.
On one of these I made a tube and ran a piece of fleece through it. On the other one I just sewed some fleece on next to the existing elastic.
On one of these I made a tube and ran a piece of fleece through it. On the other one I just sewed some fleece on next to the existing elastic.
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Those aren't buttermilk biscuits I'm lying on Savannah
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Talent hits a target no one else can hit; Genius hits a target no one else can see.
Arthur Schopenhauer
Pictures or it didn't happen Greycoyote
Talent hits a target no one else can hit; Genius hits a target no one else can see.
Arthur Schopenhauer
Re: Start with what you have. It's easier and cheaper.
Everybody needs a tail and hat to finish off the outfit. Stuffed animals are a great source for fur. This kids hat was 25 cents at the dollar store. The tail is the legs of another stuffed animal. (That pink teddy bear will make 4 pieces of tail fur and 2 sets of horns.) Plus a mohawk on this knit cap.
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Those aren't buttermilk biscuits I'm lying on Savannah
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Talent hits a target no one else can hit; Genius hits a target no one else can see.
Arthur Schopenhauer
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Talent hits a target no one else can hit; Genius hits a target no one else can see.
Arthur Schopenhauer
Re: Start with what you have. It's easier and cheaper.
Ordinary men's and ladies pants can make perfect playa outfits. 100% cotton is the best start. Lightweight pajama bottoms come in bright patterns and colors. You can never have too many pockets.
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Those aren't buttermilk biscuits I'm lying on Savannah
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Talent hits a target no one else can hit; Genius hits a target no one else can see.
Arthur Schopenhauer
Pictures or it didn't happen Greycoyote
Talent hits a target no one else can hit; Genius hits a target no one else can see.
Arthur Schopenhauer
Re: Start with what you have. It's easier and cheaper.
Search the ladies dept at the 2nd hand store. These were plus size linen pants. (I got 2 pair so one is for night wear.)Some bright ruffles and pocket. All done.
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Those aren't buttermilk biscuits I'm lying on Savannah
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Talent hits a target no one else can hit; Genius hits a target no one else can see.
Arthur Schopenhauer
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Talent hits a target no one else can hit; Genius hits a target no one else can see.
Arthur Schopenhauer
Re: Start with what you have. It's easier and cheaper.
These orange shorts started out as men's swim trunks. I'm not happy about them being nylon but couldn't resist the screamin orange color. Some kitty cat trim and they will work. White shorts won't stay that way for long but everyone needs a white outfit.
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Those aren't buttermilk biscuits I'm lying on Savannah
Pictures or it didn't happen Greycoyote
Talent hits a target no one else can hit; Genius hits a target no one else can see.
Arthur Schopenhauer
Pictures or it didn't happen Greycoyote
Talent hits a target no one else can hit; Genius hits a target no one else can see.
Arthur Schopenhauer
Re: Start with what you have. It's easier and cheaper.
Started out trying to make a denim vest with a wild ass liner but it turns out I like the wild ass vest with denim liner better. Scraps and about 3 hours of time ended with this...
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The next morning you will wake up pretty much your old self except that a very unusual 16 hours will have been added to your store of life experience.
Re: Start with what you have. It's easier and cheaper.
I'm lovin it. Good job of brightening up the playa.
Those aren't buttermilk biscuits I'm lying on Savannah
Pictures or it didn't happen Greycoyote
Talent hits a target no one else can hit; Genius hits a target no one else can see.
Arthur Schopenhauer
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Talent hits a target no one else can hit; Genius hits a target no one else can see.
Arthur Schopenhauer
Re: Start with what you have. It's easier and cheaper.
I haven't made any costumes this year. This is a tutu style bustle. Made on an XXL, wide belt. Cut the tule into 10 inch wide strips as it comes off the bolt. Thread it through the weave of the belt. All done.
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Those aren't buttermilk biscuits I'm lying on Savannah
Pictures or it didn't happen Greycoyote
Talent hits a target no one else can hit; Genius hits a target no one else can see.
Arthur Schopenhauer
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Talent hits a target no one else can hit; Genius hits a target no one else can see.
Arthur Schopenhauer
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Re: Start with what you have. It's easier and cheaper.
Ratty I love you so much. 

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Re: Start with what you have. It's easier and cheaper.
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Re: Start with what you have. It's easier and cheaper.
Well, it's time to freshen up the costumes for this year. I posted this picture because it all came from the 2nd hand store. Quilted stiff dress, cheesy fake sequin jacket, shiny leggings, beat up boots and even fake hair.
On days when you can't pull together a costume keep it simple. You can pick a color and run with it. I love all orange or all bright yellow.
On days when you can't pull together a costume keep it simple. You can pick a color and run with it. I love all orange or all bright yellow.
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Those aren't buttermilk biscuits I'm lying on Savannah
Pictures or it didn't happen Greycoyote
Talent hits a target no one else can hit; Genius hits a target no one else can see.
Arthur Schopenhauer
Pictures or it didn't happen Greycoyote
Talent hits a target no one else can hit; Genius hits a target no one else can see.
Arthur Schopenhauer