Just Like That, I am Back

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 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
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40 in 40 Update

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I am participating in the 40 in 40 challenge over at White House, Black Shutters.



I have to say I was so geeked up (and still am) about this awesome challenge. I however am not going to knock out the 40 in 40 like I planned, but I did donate three bags and boxes to Easter Seals today, I have a box of CD's that are going to the Sight Center, and a box of kitchen supplies going to the West Side Catholic center.

So five down only thirty-five to go. I have to say I am glad to be clearing out the clutter in my house, but what I really need to do is bust some stash.

Old T-Shirts
Oh on that note I also was able to make eleven T-Shirt bags to take to Crafty Goodness (The store where I sell my Crafty goodness.)

If you have a few extra T-Shirts on hand that you are pretty much done wearing you really should turn them into the easy and practical Upcycled T-Shirt Bag   ***Tutorial Here***. Let me say this bag holds so much stuff it puts other grocery bags to shame.


New T-Shirt Bag

Mixing it up with a little Lacrosse
So I will be cleaning out more of my craft stash, avoiding all craft stores, and getting rid of hopefully forty bags before Easter. Until then Happy Stash Busting.

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Christa said…
You're brave to join that challenge! I don't think I could do it. (I guess it helps that we have no basement or attic, so our house gets purged on a regular basis out of necessity.)

Those t-shirt bags are pretty cool! I imagine they can do some sretching, too. I'll have to keep that project in mind if I run across any that have neat logos.
March 20, 2011 at 1:02 AM
That Crazy Ajumma said…
I could have done this about a year ago, prior to moving. I know I threw out so much stuff that could have been used elsewhere but,moving day came quicker than we realized. Makes me sick to even think about it.
March 20, 2011 at 8:51 PM
Unknown said…
these bags are awesome! keep it going, you're doing a great job. :)
March 31, 2011 at 2:07 PM
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