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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

Sneak Peak at Some Upcycled Goodies

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I survived the mass sewing of the last few weeks and I have managed to turn a pile of old T-shirts: Into some beautiful new creations ready to be worn by kind souls with upcycling hearts. I will show you more pictures as the inventory gets set in the store. Thank you so much for baring with me. Choosing to sell in a store takes a lot of time and effort. I have my goods at one fabulous store right now ( Crafty Goodness ) but my six month sewing and creating hiatus that just kind of happened has made my inventory with them shrink. It is just hard to keep up with sewing, create things you hope people will like, and then try and sell them. I have such a renewed love for all things handmade and the time and effort that goes into each and every creation. Thanks again. Love and Upcycling,

Edgy, Boring, Housewifey, or Why I am Not Blogging

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The artistic journey has been pretty darn interesting. I always felt artistic, but who is to say if I really am or if I just think it? So I have been a mad sewing monster these days. Working non-stop to create beautiful and funky upcycled fashions from old T-shirts for Collective Upcycle: If any of you are here in Cleveland please stop by and check out their 40 (seriously 40!) Upcycling artists. June 7th is the opening at the summer boutique in Gordon Square Arts District . (6710 Detroit Avenue, next door to Sweet Moses) Save the date it is open from  6-9pm and promises to be amazing! Thanks for sticking by me during this "busy" season. I promise the T-shirt Diaries will be back in full swing soon.

Busy Bees and New Additions

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This past week has been amazingly crazy. First off I am in the middle of getting a ton of upcycled clothing created to be sold at a pop-up shop in Cleveland called Collective Upcycle. I am both honored and excited to have some more product out on store shelves. We also got a new addition to our family. Seamus the Second. He is a great guy who is a chow chow/ retriever mix. We rescued him from the animal protective league and so far so good. The only thing is his puppy energy is a bit overwhelming for me at times. Yep puppy energy can wear a momma out. So if you are wondering where my posts are I apologize but it is a big transition/ adjustment period right now and I am just way behind in things. Love and upcycling, Robin

And The Name Is....

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Thank you all for your input. It seems as though the masses have not only spoken, but tied! So well it is not a new name it is slightly different (I am losing the THE in the title). So welcome to.... Love and upcycling,

Take The Two Hour Turn-Off Challenge

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There is an amazing blog post making the rounds on my facebook pages. One that really made me think.It is by Hand's Free Mama and called How to Miss a Childhood . Please click on the link and read it if you haven't already. I won't be mad and I will still be here when you come back :) It has led me to make my own valuable decision.  I am making a VOW to Disconnect for a mere two hours a day: Not just me, but my whole family will now be disconnected from 6-8pm every night.  I will be present for my children's childhood, we will eat dinner as a family at the table without TV or a smartphone anywhere nearby. I will listen to what my children have to say, play with them outside, connect with them. I will be their for my children's childhood and not be that mom at the playground checking facebook while her kids run around doing whatever they please. I will enjoy my children more and technology less. I will watch them swim this summer, play in the sand

Double Run Upcycled T-Shirt

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About two months ago I was messaged by an awesome follower telling me about a contest that a named Double Run was having. They challenges five loyal listeners to upcycle a few T-shirts. I am always up for the challenge, but since I take forever to read my email I missed the contest. Well they sent me a T-shirt to work my magic on and I accepted the challenge. REALLY BIG SHIRT I looked at all the upcycles they had in the contest and they didn't have anything for kids. Sure it's not the Wiggles or Fresh Beat Band. I had just purchased the Lil Blue Boo Racerback Tunic Dress Pattern and I gave it a try. Here is what I created:  It actually looks much better on.... Back... And the front.... Playing the Guitar (She reminds me of Brittney Murphy in Clueless)  I am pretty excited at how it turns out, my daughter loved it, and I got to try out a new pattern :) Thanks,

What Is In A Name? a.k.a. Name My Blog

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It is time for a little reinvention in my blogging career. I need your help to do it. I want to switch over to Wordpress yet again. I love blogger, but my links are wonky and not working, My linky tools account has expired and that is all messed up, and frankly it is time for change. With the switch I think it is an excellent time to change my blog name. I still love upcycling and upcycling T-shirts. I just kind of feel like since I am expanding and changing things up I need to start fresh with a new name. So please take my little poll, follow me over to the new site whenever I get there, and help me change a the name with ease. <a href="http://polldaddy.com/poll/6209507/">Help Name My Blog</a>

Spring Stashbust: How Did You Do?

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I put together another fun month of Spring Stashbusting and coupled it with the ever popular Project Recycled.The problem was I never really posted about my stashbusting efforts or let you spotlight yours. Poor planning on my part. I just got so caught up in project recycled that I failed to follow through on Stashbusting. Rest assured I did not buy any crafting supplies (thrift store or Joanne's) in the month of April. I did want to send out a big congratulations to all of the blogs that did participate and busted some stash in April. So check out the following blogs: She made an amazing maternity tunic from a man's shirt with a great tutorial that you need to check out. Maternity Tunic from Mans Shirt     There was also Who turned and old girls tunic into a cute skirt.  Striped Shirt to Skirt Striped Shirt to Skirt We also had Home Sweet Homebodies: Who made this adorable T-Shirt from an old oversized Shirt. Old Shirt t