tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741599247214205700Sun, 09 Jun 2013 15:48:22 +0000HolidaysBirth of a Necktie WalletHandmade Giveaways and ContestsJibber JabberDIYMy Workspace and WIPsUpcycled ProjectsMiloI Tried ItMilo MakesGuess What InterviewFriday FavosEvents and PlacesGood After NewAnnouncementsCreative ReuseFabric StickDIY Message RingsCraft Show IdeasCrafty ToolsEtsy TreasuriesAisle 3Buy Nothing New MonthUpcycled Vintage NecktiesThrifted and Vintage FindsAisle 3 creates eco friendly unisex accessories for all you guys and gals. Here you'll find all my super duper top secret secrets, and a tiny bit of juicy jibber jabber. PS: your comments will make my day!http://www.upcycleyourlife.com/noreply@blogger.com (Michelle Stolz)Blogger175125Subscribe with My Yahoo!Subscribe with NewsGatorSubscribe with My AOLSubscribe with BloglinesSubscribe with NetvibesSubscribe with GoogleSubscribe with PageflakesSubscribe with PlusmoSubscribe with The Free DictionarySubscribe with Bitty BrowserSubscribe with Live.comSubscribe with Excite MIXSubscribe with WebwagSubscribe with Podcast ReadySubscribe with WikioSubscribe with Daily Rotationtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741599247214205700.post-5223233508219881824Fri, 07 Jun 2013 12:30:00 +00002013-06-07T08:30:24.621-04:00Upcycled Vintage NecktiesDIYCreative ReuseUpcycled Projects A few months ago I posted photos of this dyed fabric flowers project that I created for a friend out of upcycled necktie interlacing.  I've gotten a ton of feedback, mostly that it would make a beautiful wedding bouquet for a diy or green wedding. This tutorial should make a few of you really happy {and hopefully will lessen the amount of emails I receive on the daily}! The project is prettyhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/UpcycleYourLifeOnAisle3/~3/z8jbJveQdBM/how-to-diy-flower-bouquet-from-upcycled.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Michelle Stolz)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/UpcycleYourLifeOnAisle3?a=z8jbJveQdBM:o25ALMvCgu4:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/UpcycleYourLifeOnAisle3?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/UpcycleYourLifeOnAisle3/~4/z8jbJveQdBM" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.upcycleyourlife.com/2013/06/how-to-diy-flower-bouquet-from-upcycled.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741599247214205700.post-3903992153369334111Tue, 14 May 2013 23:12:00 +00002013-05-14T19:12:33.031-04:00DIYCreative ReuseAnnouncementsUpcycled ProjectsJibber JabberHandmade Giveaways and Contests I have some really fun news and some really exciting news.  You want to hear the exciting news first, huh?  Here goes... Shortly after my move from Michigan to Florida, I was offered a partnership with Tampa Upcycle, a sister company to The Upcycle Exchange in St. Louis, MO. And I accepted! The official announcement was posted here if you want to check it out. This may explain my http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/UpcycleYourLifeOnAisle3/~3/iJ3BvTvleuM/upcycling-initiation-challenge.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Michelle Stolz)3<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/UpcycleYourLifeOnAisle3?a=iJ3BvTvleuM:4dYPYl0qKvU:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/UpcycleYourLifeOnAisle3?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/UpcycleYourLifeOnAisle3/~4/iJ3BvTvleuM" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.upcycleyourlife.com/2013/05/upcycling-initiation-challenge.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741599247214205700.post-66593918692130087Wed, 24 Apr 2013 16:41:00 +00002013-04-24T12:54:23.124-04:00Events and Places It's almost time for another Etsy Craft Party!  On Thursday, June 20th, crafters and makers will be coming together in their hometown for a fun time of making, meeting, greeting, learning and, of course...partying.  There's probably an Etsy Craft Party already brewing in your neighborhood, but if not, it's not too late to plan your own craft event. I'm thinking about leading a demo at my http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/UpcycleYourLifeOnAisle3/~3/xx8jF6cMV0U/etsy-craft-party-2013-are-you-coming.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Michelle Stolz)1<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/UpcycleYourLifeOnAisle3?a=xx8jF6cMV0U:Uho9uMi3bBc:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/UpcycleYourLifeOnAisle3?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/UpcycleYourLifeOnAisle3/~4/xx8jF6cMV0U" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.upcycleyourlife.com/2013/04/etsy-craft-party-2013-are-you-coming.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741599247214205700.post-1341982383796298895Tue, 12 Mar 2013 16:34:00 +00002013-03-12T13:18:50.099-04:00DIYMilo Makes Both of Milo's grandma's have exposed him to needle crafts {knitting and crochet} ever since ever, so he thinks all hand work involving a needle is called Knitting.  My silly boy. He picked out this pre-made craft project at Joann's the other day which got me all excited.  Despite the box recommending the craft for an older child, he did pretty darn good!  He insistedhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/UpcycleYourLifeOnAisle3/~3/cpmcF_KC7qI/milo-makes-hand-sewing-projects-for-kids.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Michelle Stolz)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/UpcycleYourLifeOnAisle3?a=cpmcF_KC7qI:SX7BK7xeHpc:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/UpcycleYourLifeOnAisle3?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/UpcycleYourLifeOnAisle3/~4/cpmcF_KC7qI" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.upcycleyourlife.com/2013/03/milo-makes-hand-sewing-projects-for-kids.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741599247214205700.post-7157715007021656756Fri, 15 Feb 2013 15:15:00 +00002013-06-09T11:47:49.607-04:00Upcycled Vintage NecktiesCreative ReuseUpcycled Projects Finding materials to use for the Indie Lovely Valentine's Day Gift Swap proved to be quite a challenge since the only materials I've stockpiled since the move are neckties {and their reusable scraps}.  woven necktie interlining I wanted to make something sweet and girlie for the swap, and a vintage tie wallet just didn't seem fitting. What to do? Dig deep...you know, that http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/UpcycleYourLifeOnAisle3/~3/RB-EpaxZDSU/handmade-fabric-pomander-upcycled.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Michelle Stolz)5<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/UpcycleYourLifeOnAisle3?a=RB-EpaxZDSU:-kqOnkl_Co8:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/UpcycleYourLifeOnAisle3?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/UpcycleYourLifeOnAisle3/~4/RB-EpaxZDSU" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.upcycleyourlife.com/2013/02/handmade-fabric-pomander-upcycled.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741599247214205700.post-8794977134255005851Thu, 14 Feb 2013 13:32:00 +00002013-02-14T08:32:35.377-05:00Jibber JabberHolidays Yesterday I was showing Milo photos of my Grandpa Conrad and Grandma Helen.  When he saw this one he said, "they fell right in love."  He was excited to learn that Grandma played basketball in school, and I almost melted when my told me that Grandma just loved Grandpa's big bear hugs.   I sure wish that I had known more about them! Their love story began while Grandma was still http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/UpcycleYourLifeOnAisle3/~3/7rJg53q3vy8/conrad-and-helen-love-story.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Michelle Stolz)4<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/UpcycleYourLifeOnAisle3?a=7rJg53q3vy8:hpQM3zaNouw:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/UpcycleYourLifeOnAisle3?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/UpcycleYourLifeOnAisle3/~4/7rJg53q3vy8" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.upcycleyourlife.com/2013/02/conrad-and-helen-love-story.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741599247214205700.post-2520417095220296566Fri, 08 Feb 2013 14:19:00 +00002013-02-08T09:19:28.434-05:00Upcycled Vintage NecktiesFriday FavosAisle 3Announcements Each Friday, I have a $10 Off sale on the Aisle 3 Vintage Tie Wallet that received the most Etsy hearts during the course of the week. Today's Friday Favo is... Available here on Etsy $30.00 $20.00 today only! Also, enjoy $5 off these two runner's up... Available here on Etsy $30.00 $25.00 today only! Available here on Etsy $30.00 $25.00 today onlyhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/UpcycleYourLifeOnAisle3/~3/V1aBJvyPkGA/upcycled-vintage-tie-wallets-on-sale.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Michelle Stolz)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/UpcycleYourLifeOnAisle3?a=V1aBJvyPkGA:8L7Z7o7M-uw:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/UpcycleYourLifeOnAisle3?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/UpcycleYourLifeOnAisle3/~4/V1aBJvyPkGA" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.upcycleyourlife.com/2013/02/upcycled-vintage-tie-wallets-on-sale.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741599247214205700.post-1522316339587652395Fri, 01 Feb 2013 15:31:00 +00002013-02-01T10:31:59.668-05:00Upcycled Vintage NecktiesFriday FavosAisle 3 Each Friday, I have a $10 Off sale on the Aisle 3 Vintage Tie Wallet that received the most Etsy hearts during the course of the week. Today's Friday Favo is... Available here on Etsy $30.00 $20.00 today only! Also, enjoy $5 off these two runner's up... Available here on Etsy $30.00 $25.00 today only! Available here on Etsy $30.00 $25.00 today only! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/UpcycleYourLifeOnAisle3/~3/fctgE4ETzxs/bright-breathtaking-blues-on-friday-favo.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Michelle Stolz)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/UpcycleYourLifeOnAisle3?a=fctgE4ETzxs:HxcIsT32CsI:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/UpcycleYourLifeOnAisle3?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/UpcycleYourLifeOnAisle3/~4/fctgE4ETzxs" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.upcycleyourlife.com/2013/02/bright-breathtaking-blues-on-friday-favo.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741599247214205700.post-1359572181998978759Sun, 27 Jan 2013 14:00:00 +00002013-01-27T09:00:09.190-05:00My Workspace and WIPsDIYCreative Reuse I am finally feeling settled in my new place here in sunny Florida!  Enough so that my space is begging to develop it's only little personality.  I've begun decorating and organizing...and even re-organizing already. Seems that rearranging things is never-ending for me.  I like things to be tidy and just-so while I work. And besides, changing around the old stuff makes it feel just like http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/UpcycleYourLifeOnAisle3/~3/eawjSwuBt7c/craft-room-storage-ideas-on-budget.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Michelle Stolz)6<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/UpcycleYourLifeOnAisle3?a=eawjSwuBt7c:3WWlchnp4Wk:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/UpcycleYourLifeOnAisle3?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/UpcycleYourLifeOnAisle3/~4/eawjSwuBt7c" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.upcycleyourlife.com/2013/01/craft-room-storage-ideas-on-budget.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741599247214205700.post-2445488951540695469Fri, 25 Jan 2013 14:00:00 +00002013-02-01T10:25:56.331-05:00Upcycled Vintage NecktiesFriday FavosAisle 3Announcements Each Friday, I have a $10 Off sale on the Aisle 3 Vintage Tie Wallet that received the most Etsy hearts during the course of the week. Today's Friday Favo is... Pretty in pink, just in time for Valentine's Day Available here on Etsy $30.00 $20.00 today only! Also, enjoy $5 off these two runner's up... Rock the purple with $5 off today. Available here on Etsy $30.00 $25.00 today only! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/UpcycleYourLifeOnAisle3/~3/Fvsj0jWD3K8/think-pink-on-friday-favo.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Michelle Stolz)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/UpcycleYourLifeOnAisle3?a=Fvsj0jWD3K8:sHK6hQTfYQk:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/UpcycleYourLifeOnAisle3?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/UpcycleYourLifeOnAisle3/~4/Fvsj0jWD3K8" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.upcycleyourlife.com/2013/01/think-pink-on-friday-favo.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741599247214205700.post-3531601486300894268Sun, 20 Jan 2013 16:31:00 +00002013-01-20T11:49:50.551-05:00MiloCreative ReuseMilo MakesUpcycled Projects If your kid is like my kid, they ask for a new toy every time you go to the store. Yes? Milo's tie wallet with his crazy keys attached Milo knows my stock answer is usually "Not this time.".  Sometimes I respond with "Sure!", but I most always reply "How much money do you have in your bank?". Recently, after asking him this, he tried to dump his coins into a billfold style wallethttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/UpcycleYourLifeOnAisle3/~3/diif2g0TZZI/milo-makes-zippered-zebra-coin-pouch.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Michelle Stolz)8<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/UpcycleYourLifeOnAisle3?a=diif2g0TZZI:41Pu9dfrxWI:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/UpcycleYourLifeOnAisle3?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/UpcycleYourLifeOnAisle3/~4/diif2g0TZZI" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.upcycleyourlife.com/2013/01/milo-makes-zippered-zebra-coin-pouch.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741599247214205700.post-8550118667808341653Fri, 18 Jan 2013 14:00:00 +00002013-01-24T22:38:15.252-05:00Upcycled Vintage NecktiesFriday FavosAisle 3AnnouncementsHandmade Giveaways and Contests Each Friday, I have a $10 Off sale on the Aisle 3 Vintage Tie Wallet that received the most Etsy hearts during the course of the week. Today's Friday Favo is... This cool ,striped vintage tie wallet is available here on Etsy $30.00 $20.00 today only! Also, enjoy $5 off these two runner's up... Have I mentioned how much this reminds me of Alphonse Mucha? Well, it does. Available here http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/UpcycleYourLifeOnAisle3/~3/2uLjOlviXCU/get-to-heart-of-matter-friday-favo.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Michelle Stolz)2<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/UpcycleYourLifeOnAisle3?a=2uLjOlviXCU:wzMyJXrSM_4:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/UpcycleYourLifeOnAisle3?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/UpcycleYourLifeOnAisle3/~4/2uLjOlviXCU" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.upcycleyourlife.com/2013/01/get-to-heart-of-matter-friday-favo.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741599247214205700.post-2440906986708233080Sun, 13 Jan 2013 14:30:00 +00002013-01-13T09:57:19.668-05:00Etsy TreasuriesAisle 3 Bullet necklace on Etsy by Black Star Here's an Etsy Treasury for all you and your shmandsome tough guy teddy bears. If you know me well {ok, even just a little bit} then you know that I crush pretty hard on you burley guys :blush: Here is a collection of style ideas found on Etsy. My friend Annie from Indie Lovely called it, "Insta-style". Just add beard, fellas. 'Just Add Beard'http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/UpcycleYourLifeOnAisle3/~3/hpZES7QfeJw/insta-style-for-your-handsome-etsy.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Michelle Stolz)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/UpcycleYourLifeOnAisle3?a=hpZES7QfeJw:3a77-DBqvtM:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/UpcycleYourLifeOnAisle3?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/UpcycleYourLifeOnAisle3/~4/hpZES7QfeJw" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.upcycleyourlife.com/2013/01/insta-style-for-your-handsome-etsy.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741599247214205700.post-2732774718291344796Fri, 11 Jan 2013 13:00:00 +00002013-01-17T22:54:03.912-05:00Upcycled Vintage NecktiesFriday FavosAisle 3AnnouncementsHandmade Giveaways and Contests Each Friday, I have a $10 Off sale on the Aisle 3 Vintage Tie Wallet that received the most Etsy hearts during the course of the week. Today's Friday Favo is... Geometric for the win! Available here on Etsy $30.00 $20.00 today only! Also, enjoy $5 off these two runner's up... I love how the stripes came together in the front. Available here on Etsy $30.00 $25.00 today only! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/UpcycleYourLifeOnAisle3/~3/B-dBxSLyXzA/friday-favo-take-10-off-etsy-vintage.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Michelle Stolz)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/UpcycleYourLifeOnAisle3?a=B-dBxSLyXzA:tHM8aaB3gQI:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/UpcycleYourLifeOnAisle3?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/UpcycleYourLifeOnAisle3/~4/B-dBxSLyXzA" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.upcycleyourlife.com/2013/01/friday-favo-take-10-off-etsy-vintage.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741599247214205700.post-8315330565517081327Tue, 08 Jan 2013 16:11:00 +00002013-01-17T22:54:30.826-05:00Upcycled Vintage NecktiesFriday FavosAisle 3AnnouncementsHandmade Giveaways and ContestsAs an Etsy shopper, how fun is it to mark items as your favorite?  That little heart that pops up in the corner while you're shopping can be pretty irresistible, right?  On the flip side, us Etsy Sellers also find it pretty fun to see that someone "Favorited" our shop or an item in our shop. How's about stepping up the fun a bit?   Each Friday I'm going to have a sale on the upcycled Vintagehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/UpcycleYourLifeOnAisle3/~3/c2ijsgFfL44/get-discount-on-your-etsy-favorites.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Michelle Stolz)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/UpcycleYourLifeOnAisle3?a=c2ijsgFfL44:ZaSMuKnaJew:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/UpcycleYourLifeOnAisle3?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/UpcycleYourLifeOnAisle3/~4/c2ijsgFfL44" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.upcycleyourlife.com/2013/01/get-discount-on-your-etsy-favorites.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741599247214205700.post-8517369389115225352Mon, 07 Jan 2013 16:05:00 +00002013-01-09T10:57:02.647-05:00Upcycled Vintage NecktiesCreative ReuseUpcycled Projects Another upcycled necktie project in the bag!  It's been a long time since I've made anything other than Vintage Tie Wallets and Cuffs for my Etsy shop.  So I was pretty stoked when I was contracted to make a purse for a last minute Christmas gift. You may be wondering if upcycling neckties is the only thing I know how to do these days, ha.  It's not, but vintage neckties seem to be the onlyhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/UpcycleYourLifeOnAisle3/~3/7aKqGbLL7ck/a-new-upcycled-necktie-purse.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Michelle Stolz)2<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/UpcycleYourLifeOnAisle3?a=7aKqGbLL7ck:dnjoNu9-Zmg:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/UpcycleYourLifeOnAisle3?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/UpcycleYourLifeOnAisle3/~4/7aKqGbLL7ck" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.upcycleyourlife.com/2013/01/a-new-upcycled-necktie-purse.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741599247214205700.post-5207439019846352764Tue, 01 Jan 2013 18:30:00 +00002013-01-05T13:19:22.330-05:00Upcycled Vintage NecktiesAisle 3Announcements Happy New Year!  I'm so happy to introduce a new line of upcycled products into my Etsy shop:   Vintage Tie Cuffs! ABOUT AISLE 3 VINTAGE TIE CUFFS They're created with two upcycled vintage neckties, and since these bad boys are reversible, you get two styles in one piece!  They're easy to wear, easy to clean, unisex and reversible.  A pretty excellent jewelry accessory for both the eco http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/UpcycleYourLifeOnAisle3/~3/tCLI3fULFWA/introducing-new-upcycled-fashion.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Michelle Stolz)2<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/UpcycleYourLifeOnAisle3?a=tCLI3fULFWA:yxIMNSXyd9A:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/UpcycleYourLifeOnAisle3?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/UpcycleYourLifeOnAisle3/~4/tCLI3fULFWA" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.upcycleyourlife.com/2013/01/introducing-new-upcycled-fashion.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741599247214205700.post-6364134546404517210Thu, 20 Dec 2012 22:39:00 +00002013-01-05T12:21:31.208-05:00DIYCrafty ToolsUpcycled Projects I've been in sort of a creative rut this year, but guess what has kept me motivated?  Patterns and classes!  Yep. I have dove nose deep into online tutorials on youtube, and the indie sewing classes and patterns offered on Craftsy. This week I purchased and downloaded a pattern for The Bridget Handbag, a sewing pattern by Susie D Designs on Craftsy (it was only $2!!).  But just because I'm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/UpcycleYourLifeOnAisle3/~3/YAA_l-5eBOk/upgraded-upcyclingusing-quality-pattern.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Michelle Stolz)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/UpcycleYourLifeOnAisle3?a=YAA_l-5eBOk:6COS4ljx5P0:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/UpcycleYourLifeOnAisle3?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/UpcycleYourLifeOnAisle3/~4/YAA_l-5eBOk" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.upcycleyourlife.com/2012/12/upgraded-upcyclingusing-quality-pattern.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741599247214205700.post-3916314623923837586Tue, 11 Dec 2012 22:39:00 +00002013-01-05T12:21:31.186-05:00DIYCreative ReuseUpcycled ProjectsHolidays Looking for gift wrapping ideas that won't cut into your budget?  Take it easy...and I mean eeeeasy... with this upcycled gift wrap using used greeting cards and old sewing patterns! You don't need much: ScissorsString/Yarn/TwinePaper punch in the size and shape of your choiceUsed greeting cards with images small enough to fit the shape of your tagSewing pattern {my local thrift shop sellshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/UpcycleYourLifeOnAisle3/~3/5mUR5GC4IQg/upcycled-gift-packaging-and-wrap.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Michelle Stolz)3<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/UpcycleYourLifeOnAisle3?a=5mUR5GC4IQg:GBVVXkYugVk:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/UpcycleYourLifeOnAisle3?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/UpcycleYourLifeOnAisle3/~4/5mUR5GC4IQg" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.upcycleyourlife.com/2012/12/upcycled-gift-packaging-and-wrap.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741599247214205700.post-2565661013477548888Tue, 04 Dec 2012 20:46:00 +00002013-01-05T11:40:48.275-05:00I Tried ItMiloDIY Monsta by Frankenstitch Productions, Elephant by SarahMascara After putting up a table top sized tree for Milo last year, I stumbled across a bazillion pins for these nifty felt diy Felt Christmas Trees to hang on the wall for kids. Have you made one?  Isn't it such a a better idea than a real tree that tips every time they move the ornaments around?  I can't even count how many http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/UpcycleYourLifeOnAisle3/~3/uEaROz_btSo/i-tried-it-diy-felt-christmas-tree-for.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Michelle Stolz)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/UpcycleYourLifeOnAisle3?a=uEaROz_btSo:pNRbKnAGF_I:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/UpcycleYourLifeOnAisle3?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/UpcycleYourLifeOnAisle3/~4/uEaROz_btSo" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.upcycleyourlife.com/2012/12/i-tried-it-diy-felt-christmas-tree-for.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741599247214205700.post-275710910741869272Fri, 23 Nov 2012 20:08:00 +00002013-01-05T12:21:31.170-05:00I Tried ItDIYUpcycled Projects Hey everyone!  Remember when I said I was going to start working again, slowly but surely?  Yeah.  Well.  I didn't intend on multi-tasking-til-i'm-crazy to the max {again}. But...if you've been hanging out with me on facebook, you already know that, in the last week and a half, I have created and filled orders for 39 Vintage Tie Wallets, and managed to dive into an online class.  http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/UpcycleYourLifeOnAisle3/~3/w_8rXt3fk18/how-to-upcyclewith-craftsy-class.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Michelle Stolz)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/UpcycleYourLifeOnAisle3?a=w_8rXt3fk18:KzyWh3KfA58:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/UpcycleYourLifeOnAisle3?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/UpcycleYourLifeOnAisle3/~4/w_8rXt3fk18" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.upcycleyourlife.com/2012/11/how-to-upcyclewith-craftsy-class.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741599247214205700.post-684273054649969086Tue, 30 Oct 2012 15:30:00 +00002012-10-30T11:30:00.477-04:00Guess What Interview "As anyone living in a zombie-filled, post-apocalyptic world can tell you, the only way to survive an oncoming horde of the undead is to mask your human scent..." Last month I purchased some Zombie Repellent soap {you know, just to be safe} from my favorite Michigan soap crafter Cellar Door Soap Co.  I first noticed...er, smelled these all natural, creative handcrafters while http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/UpcycleYourLifeOnAisle3/~3/09fgsaLeg_E/guess-what-interview-with-cellar-door.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Michelle Stolz)1<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/UpcycleYourLifeOnAisle3?a=09fgsaLeg_E:5n5trQMP_CE:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/UpcycleYourLifeOnAisle3?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/UpcycleYourLifeOnAisle3/~4/09fgsaLeg_E" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.upcycleyourlife.com/2012/10/guess-what-interview-with-cellar-door.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741599247214205700.post-6739032904823739305Fri, 19 Oct 2012 15:54:00 +00002013-01-05T12:09:16.498-05:00Thrifted and Vintage FindsJibber Jabber Since I started packing up the house this past Spring, I put a halt on my treasure hunting.  Buying more meant packing more.  Bo-ring.  But that didn't stop me from looking!   Don't get me wrong, occasionally I'll buy something, but mostly I just take photos of things that I felt like I couldn't part with.  It really helps satisfy the urge to buy!  Okay, yeah.  It's sounding kind of like http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/UpcycleYourLifeOnAisle3/~3/BXqL5pt1wVg/still-trippin.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Michelle Stolz)2<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/UpcycleYourLifeOnAisle3?a=BXqL5pt1wVg:zrcuqFPWnu0:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/UpcycleYourLifeOnAisle3?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/UpcycleYourLifeOnAisle3/~4/BXqL5pt1wVg" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.upcycleyourlife.com/2012/10/still-trippin.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741599247214205700.post-5209668790589025943Thu, 11 Oct 2012 12:30:00 +00002012-10-11T08:30:03.739-04:00MiloJibber Jabber var message="upcycleyourlife.com"; function clickIE4(){ if (event.button==2){ alert(message); return false; } } function clickNS4(e){ if (document.layers||document.getElementById&&!document.all){ if (e.which==2||e.which==3){ alert(message); return false; } } } if (document.layers){ document.captureEvents(Event.MOUSEDOWN); document.onmousedown=clickNS4; } else if (document.all&&!http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/UpcycleYourLifeOnAisle3/~3/O6ClDT8wqPw/upcycle-your-life-be-yourself.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Michelle Stolz)5<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/UpcycleYourLifeOnAisle3?a=O6ClDT8wqPw:uYRwWiAhdjI:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/UpcycleYourLifeOnAisle3?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/UpcycleYourLifeOnAisle3/~4/O6ClDT8wqPw" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.upcycleyourlife.com/2012/10/upcycle-your-life-be-yourself.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741599247214205700.post-3428203895605368234Fri, 05 Oct 2012 13:02:00 +00002012-10-05T09:02:26.762-04:00Jibber Jabber I made it to Florida and am finally able to walk through my new apartment without stumbling through a maze of moving boxes!  I set up my desk this week and unpacked my new sewing machine today. That felt gooood :)  Things are {slowly} coming together, but I'm still trying to get used to my new neighborhood and culture.  Although I'm super anxious and excited to start, my brain feels a http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/UpcycleYourLifeOnAisle3/~3/aBqlIS6b248/settling-in.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Michelle Stolz)2<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/UpcycleYourLifeOnAisle3?a=aBqlIS6b248:dQZjGv0yPqA:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/UpcycleYourLifeOnAisle3?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/UpcycleYourLifeOnAisle3/~4/aBqlIS6b248" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.upcycleyourlife.com/2012/10/settling-in.html