Monday Motivation--Creativity

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Happy Monday!

I love this saying--it always reminds me to not be afraid to fail.

You can't learn from your mistakes if you don't try new things.

Today on my attempt to-do list is:

 DIY- Skirt

 

click here for the tutorial

or

 this tank top dress

Click here for the tutorial

aahhh..wish me luck!

I'm hoping I can make one of these--fingers crossed!

:)

August Sponsor **Giveaway**

Happy Friday!

Are you ready for this months sponsor giveaway?

Crafty JuJu Designs 

I'm so thrilled that Julie was this months sponsor. 

Her Etsy shop is so fun and one of a kind.

She has graciously giving one lucky *KeepinItThrifty* reader a custom key ring.

The winner will receive the key ring pictured below.

Keep Calm & Make Cupcakes

How to enter the giveaway

*Tell me what your favorite cupcake/cake is!

{mine is chocolate on chocolate}

Extras Entrys

*Follow Keepin it Thrifty blog via gfc

*Like Keepin it Thrifty on Facebok

*Like Crafty JuJu Designs on Facebook

Leave a comment telling her i sent you

*Heart Crafty JuJu Designs shop on Etsy

*Blog-Facebook-Tweet about this giveaway.

**make sure you leave a comment for each one you do**

Giveaway will end on Wednesday August 31 @ 12 midnight EST

Good Luck!!

&

Happy Weekend!

Monday Motivation--Breathe In Inspiration

Happy Monday!

I hope you all had a wonderful weekend!

This week has been wonderful for me as well. I haven't been sick at all. 

If you don't know what I'm talking about you can read about it here, 

but for those who do, I finally found out whats going on with me.

I'm Gluten Sensitive. Possibly could have Celiac disease. Google them--

So the only way for me to get better is to take wheat, rye, barley & oats out of my diet.

Let me tell ya it's not easy, gluten is in everything!!! 

But I'm getting better at reading the labels. 

I'm 1 week and 1 day Gluten free---and I already feel like a different person!

Seriously, I haven't been sick, I feel like I have more energy & I don't

 feel so blahhh all the time.

Isn't it amazing what a little diet can do to a person?

So this is what I keep telling myself

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I have been so inspired by Gluten Free Girl--She gives such amazing advice, 

tips, tricks, & recipes for those who are GF.

I'm also inspired by Gluten Freely--Wonderful website/FB full of inspiring

ideas for people who are GF. Also a great place to ask questions!

You can overcome any obstacles that may come your way,

  just trust yourself, and believe that

--yes you can!

**If any of you are GF or Celiac, please send me a email or comment below**

UPrinting Giveaway Winner

I hope everyone has had a wonderful weekend!

Just wanted to say a big thank you to everyone who entered the 

UPrinting.com16x20 rolled canvas giveaway!

I used random.org

Luck #24 

Melissa!

Melissa, SoChick! said...

I follow your blog

August 20, 2011 9:49 PM 

CONGRATS

I'll be sending you a email!

Didn't win...don't worry I have another **GIVEAWAY** starting this week!

Your chance to win this key chain from August sponsor 

Crafty JuJu Designs

What I'm Ready For....

This week has been a teaser for sure. 

Remember when I said last week that I was so ready for 

cooler weather, well this week has been Ahh-maz-ing!

This pretty much sums up how I feel right now....

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& I'm so ready to thrift an outfit like this....

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leggings, long shirt, small coat, & flats

perfect!!

or like this...

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skinny jeans, striped shirt/cover up, scarf, & boots

What is your favorite thing about fall?

ps-don't forget to enter my giveaway--- click here

GIVEAWAY: Rolled Canvas from UPrinting

Happy Monday!
Are you ready for a giveaway?



UPrinting.com  Is giving one lucky reader a
rolled canvas print.



Winner will be allowed to choose your own photo to have printed and
turned into a rolled canvas.

I would love to have one of my wedding pictures printed on
one of these amazing canvases



 Here are a few examples of there work.
Available in many different sizes.













Amazing right?





How To Enter:

{1} Tell me what photo you would get printed if you won the giveaway.

Extras:

{2} Be a follower of my blog

{3} Like UPrinting.com on Facebook  
**leave them a comment saying I sent you**

{4} Follow UPrinting.com on Twitter 

{5} Blog about this giveaway

{6} Share about this on Facebook.

{7} Tweet about this giveaway on Twitter

*comment for each one you do*
**make sure you tag me in post/tweets**


Giveaway will end on Saturday August 20 @ Midnight EST
Winner will be announced on Monday.

Winner will receive 

one (1 ) piece 16” x 20” rolled canvas print, for one winner

with 2-inch border or No border, 1 Business Day Turnaround *Free shipping*

Restriction: Limited to *US residents 18 years old and above only.

GOOD LUCK!!

Disclaimer: 

This canvas printing giveaway is sponsored by UPrinting, no monetary compensation was given for hosting. Check out UPrinting.com for more details about canvas sizes.

Monday Motivation

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Monday motivation, or just little reminder.

"Don't let comparison steal your joy!"

Be you.

Don't be afraid to be different.

Stand out.

Do what brings you joy.

 If you do these things I'm positive you will succeed,

& you will inspire others while doing so.

I hope everyone has a wonderful week!

 

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!