Thrifty Thursday Features

First off, super sorry for the lack of posting, I've been very sick.

Like sick where I don't wanna blog, check facebook, or get on Pinterest.

Nothing unusual, I get this way every 3 months. Its like clock work.

The doctors cant seem to pinpoint why I get this way, and what's the 

cause of my stomach aches. So If you would please

keep me in your thoughts and prayers.

I'm going to try and blog as much as I can, but if I don't 

then you know the reason why.

Thanks guys! You all are awesome.

Today I really wanted to show you everything I

got at the epic yard sale on Saturday, but I was just way to sick to take pics.

So, instead I wanted to do a few features.

Meet my good friend Mongs. She is thrifty shopper and super crafty.

I love reading her blog and seeing all her outfit post. 

Check out her Thrifted Skirt Refashion

here is what the skirt looked like before...

Love it!  She just simply added lace.

Next up...

Meet Laura from Abstract Grace

Laura is so crafty and thrifty with her sewing machine.

Check out what she whipped up for her adorable daughter

Cap Sleeve Tunic

Amazing right?

Go check out her blog for a free pattern on how to make your own!

And last but not least....

Meet Courtney from Crafty Project Girl

She took a old pair of flats + fabric + modpodge = AMAZING

I have been wanting to do this !

Check out her new flats! 

{Before}

{After} 

How awesome is this?

You girls have really inspired me this week with all your thrifty-ness!

:)

Have you found/made something thrifty?

I would love to hear about it!

Have a wonderful day!

XOXO

August Sponsor--Crafty JuJu Designs

Can someone please tell me where June and July went?

I can't believe its already August!! 

With a new month comes a new monthly sponsor.

I'm so excited to introduce to you this months sponsor,

Julie from Crafty JuJu Designs.

Meet Julie!

"I am a busy Mum to 2 gorgeous children, Alex is 7 & Emily is 4. I am always on the go with the children, my lovely hubby & my passion for crafting. 

I have always had a passion for crafting, even if I don't have the time to make things I'm always looking for inspiration. I have a BA(Hons) in Textile Design which I completed at Nottingham Trent, UK, 2003. :)

I started making Jewellery in April 2010, my bug started with my first Memory Wire Bracelet. 

From there I realized this is what I wanted to do. I have self taught myself how to do & make all the items that I do & make through the use of books & the Internet.

I make a wide range of Jewellery items, for children, men, women & I have even had orders for beaded Dog collars.

I mainly specialize in using Glass Tiles in my work. The great thing about these is you can have any picture, personal photo or saying put onto them so they make a great personalized Gift for someone special, there especially good for Birthday & Christmas presents. I have a wide range of styles that I have already done that can be seen on my fan page on Facebook. The tiles can be used on Bag Charms, Key rings, Bookmarks, Necklaces, Bracelets, Magnets...the list can go on & on.
I love what I do, it has always been my dream to work for myself & make something that someone else gets joy from purchasing & with being a Jewellery Designer I think I have found my place in the world."

Here are just a few of the many items Julie has made.

{Lock and Key Necklace}

{Bookmarks}

{Key rings}

These are just some of the many amazing things she makes.

Julie specializes in custom orders. Whatever you want she can make it for you!

I love visiting her Facebook fan page daily just to see what she has made.

I'm so excited to show you what this months giveaway is!

One lucky follower will win this 

Keep Calm 

&

Make Cupcakes key ring!

how cute is this?

Everyone please stop by Crafty JuJu Designs on Facebook and say hello!

***The Giveaway will be held at the end of the month***
I'll post more about it when time comes 

I hope everyone has a wonderful day!

July Giveaway Winner...

Happy Monday!

I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend!!

Mine officially starts today! whoop whoop.

Thank you everyone who entered the July giveaway.

I enjoy having these every month! 

I have a really exciting sponsor for August and I can't 

wait to share about it with you tomorrow! 

The winner of the giveaway is 

Lucky #31 

Congrats!!! 

I just emailed you! 

I hope everyone has a wonderful day!!

July Sponsor GIVEAWAY!!!

Are you ready for this month's GIVEAWAY?

First off I want to say a big thank you to
 Denise from Fluttering Creations.

Her shop is so unique and thrifty, and she is just a sweetheart to work with!
You have been a wonderful sponsor.

Winner will receive this 

 whimsical blue, green & brown floral pattern necklace.

How to Enter:

Tell me what your favorite thing about summer is!

**Mine is going to yard sales ;)**

Extras:

Follow my blog *Keepin it Thrifty*

Follow me on Facebook

Follow Fluttering Creations on Facebook

Follow me on Twitter

Blog, Tweet or post about this to Facebook 

**Make sure you leave a separate comment for each one you do**
And tag me in your mentions.


Giveaway will end on Sunday July 31 @ 12am EST


Winner will be announced on Monday!


Good Luck !

Handbag #2

Happy Wednesday!

I've been busy this week, sewing and thrifting.

I finished another one of these bags Monday. Yesterday I went thrifting at Goodwill, 

I'm excited to show you what I found.

Are you tired of my handbags yet? 

I hope not because, I* might* be slightly addicted to making them. 

They are so cute & easy to make, I'm working on my{third}one now.

Here is the one I finished on Monday.

See what you think.

**Fabric- I found this at a Yard Sale**

Seriously I did, I even tweeted about it 2 weeks ago!

I also found some black and white striped fabric too.

I got {2} HUGE rolls of fabric for $10.

The black fabric I bought from Hobby Lobby for super cheap!

**Pattern- I used this pattern made by

Donna of Sewing Mends The Soul

What ya think?

If I can make these...YOU can too!!

ps. Are you ready for this months giveaway? 

It's a super cute bottle cap necklace from 

Giveaway starts this Thursday!

Etsy Sponsors & Shops

Happy Monday!

I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend! 

Today I'm featuring sponsors and wonderful Etsy shops.

My July sponsor is Fluttering Creations.

Fluttering Creations specializes in bottle cap accessories. 

These are so wonderful for

 birthday party's, showers, & gifts.

Customized Magnetic Photo Clips

Teacher Gifts

Click HERE to see more! 

Don't forget to use the coupon code and get 10% off.

My friend Lauren from The Elephant's Trunk is 

having a HUGE painting sale.

Vino Wall Art $15

All wine blooms are $6

Stop by Lauren's shop and take advantage of these prices!

My good friend Andrea from Bubblewrapp'd 

just added new blocks to her shop.

Take a look.

Believe you can $5

Life is beautiful  $5 

Amazing right? 

I love all of these wonderful shops! Be sure to stop by 

and check out all the thrifty prices!

 Do you have a Etsy shop that you would like for me to feature?

If so, leave me a link below and I'll check it out!

Thrifty Thursday Outfits--Summer Colors

I should of posted this yesterday for WIWW {What I Wore Wednesday}

But I was just way to busy yesterday to blog, so I'm posting today.

Thrifty Thursday

One of the things I love about summer is all of the bright colors you can wear.

Hot pinks, oranges, yellow, lime green.

Check out some of the thrifty summer outfits I wore this week.

I wore this outfit for running errands.


* Shirt--Hot pink-Goodwill $3.75*
*Shorts--Gap-Goodwill $3.00*




New Dress
I wore this to a family cookout

*Dress--$5 Goodwill {new with tags}




My new handbag I made HERE goes perfect with it



Me and my sister rocking the hot pink and orange.


**Once again sorry for the photo quality**
Having to take it with my cell phone
till I get a new camera charger.




What do you like to wear in the summer??