Just Like That, I am Back

-
Image
 If I said I was back, would you believe me? Blogging is complicated, and there are so many "get rich quick" blogging schemes that make it look like you are a lost cause if you are not currently earning money blogging. And why are you even blogging if you don't have multiple streams of income and entertainment. If you don't have a brand? I do have this website, but I do not have Instagram, Twitter, TikTok (you don't want to see me dance), or whatever is next.  Heck, I haven't even updated this since before the pandemic. So why am I here, writing about being back and then, probably ghosting for another two years? Life has been rough. It's been painful and overwhelming. I am so thankful for you my readers, or what is left of you. I am so thankful you are reading this post. I am so thankful that you are still committed to making the world a more exciting and more sustainable place.  Keep up-cycling my friends, and you never know, I might be back again with an
Post a Comment

Ikea Bags and Luis Valenzuela

-
So where oh where have I been?

In South Beach...


I am so not one for lavish vacations, but sometimes life takes you places that you never imagined you would be. I am so excited because I got to see this work of art by the amazing Eco-Artist Luis Valenzuela.

His art is amazing. He creates EcoArtFashions using what some might consider to be garbage. This dress was made entirely out of IKEA bags. I randomly stumbled upon it while walking around the Art Center of South Florida. I was so excited to see the ultimate in upcycled elegance. Honestly, I am truly inspired to make something out of a plastic bags. If I only had a boatload of IKEA bags hanging around my house. Oh well.

post signature

Comments

Sandra Toro said…
Hi,
thanks for visting my blog, and comment:-D
I love upcycling too!!!, i'm always seaeching for ideas
This dress is wonderful, i jiust think is a little hot with all that plastic:-)
July 30, 2010 at 3:29 AM
Delice said…
Love the dress! It is just beautiful! Luis Valenzuela is such of creative artist.
July 30, 2010 at 3:37 PM
Simplegirl said…
Can't get your email to work on my computer:-( but I have nominated your blog for an award, see it at http://inspirationsbyd.blogspot.com
July 30, 2010 at 6:18 PM
MJ said…
OMH, I LOVE this dress!! Would wear it if I could :)
July 31, 2010 at 4:32 AM
Robin Ange said…
I know I would love to wear this!
July 31, 2010 at 9:16 PM
Ginger said…
That dress would have to be itchy and hot! Those bags really are quite handy though!
July 31, 2010 at 10:28 PM
Brenbren said…
So sorry. I just saw your comment about the up cycle party. Your comment wasn't posted because it went to mediator!?! Well, anyways, thanks for checking out my post and sorry I missed the party:) Let me know when you do it again and I will link up!
August 1, 2010 at 5:58 PM
Marisa said…
I would totally wear that, but I think Ginger is right--it would be very uncomfortable.

You gave me an idea, though. My daughter asked today if I could find a tent for her American Girl dolls. I bet I could figure out a way to rig up a tent out of a 50 cent IKEA bag!
August 2, 2010 at 10:38 PM
Life in Rehab said…
Hey, you were in my backyard! I hope you enjoyed our little slice of paradise.
August 4, 2010 at 1:49 PM
Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Upcycled Mattress Board

-
Image
Hello lovely T-shirt Diary followers!  The Pink Bat Girl is here to rescue you from plain old scrap wood and boredom today with a fun Memorial Day upcycled project!  My block wood is courtesy of an old toddler bed that all of my kids used from Ikea.  The bed has been given away, however, we still had the old wood that went under the mattress.  I thought it would make some really great wood blocks! I took this old wood and my hubby's handy dandy saw and cut them into my desired lengths!.. I love power tools!  So if you would like to make some of these fun decorations here is what you need! Ingredients wood blocks scrapbook paper cut into small strips red, white and blue paint Mod Podge craft glue jewels Start by cutting your wood into blocks.  Paint the top block red, the second block white and the last block blue. When the paint it dry start Mod Podging your blocks with the scraps of scrapbook paper in a quilty kind of design. When mine were done they looked like this. Then I u
Read more

Upcycled Awesome #10

-
Image
If you are visiting this party I know you are up for a good challenge. Please sign up for Stashbusting September . You know you have some stash to bust! It's time for Upcycled Awesome, your green linky party dedicated to upcycled crafts and more.  As always you have until Saturday at Midnight to post your upcycled project. It was Sunday, but I think you can get your linky on and call it a day sooner. You guys do rock. Upcycling is taking something you already have, something rescued from a thrift store, garage sale, or even your neighbors garbage and making it into something new. For more information on upcycling check out this post . Here are a few of my favorites from last week. If you are featured please do not forget to grab a button. I just discovered Freckled Laundry , and boy am I loving this website. She offers five uses for that old pair of tights that you spent $12 on and can no longer wear (she had twins, my excuse would be too much ice cream). Knit S
Read more

This Post will Change Your Life

-
Not really. It's just been so darn long since I have actually blogged I figure a catchy title would grab your attention. Are big things in the works, maybe? I would love to get this blog up and running again. I want to be writing again, and I want to be crafting again. Will it happen? Stay tuned!
Read more