tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57610489836082199642024-03-06T00:56:03.187-05:00september girls do so muchBethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01687604440173563023noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5761048983608219964.post-53970119808900528082015-08-04T17:07:00.000-04:002015-08-04T17:07:35.270-04:00<center><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1LqTHito9dFzr9MpgAlzYxH5rpGF5a1ai5zFb2sb2clwxz6O6xXpbWd64V9fvShSXBzA3rAWQt0p7aJVIBRm_x-4bnGi71d4L1H6398msuiy7oQCiVpieu-ZLjOIiAgTMckBpl2buc0xl/s1600/IMG_7139.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1LqTHito9dFzr9MpgAlzYxH5rpGF5a1ai5zFb2sb2clwxz6O6xXpbWd64V9fvShSXBzA3rAWQt0p7aJVIBRm_x-4bnGi71d4L1H6398msuiy7oQCiVpieu-ZLjOIiAgTMckBpl2buc0xl/s400/IMG_7139.JPG" /></a></div>
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A few outfit shots from my trip west.
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sharks: Forever21 | sandals: dolce vita | purse: H&M | jewelry: misc
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitGzYM2LVk-gijxV2t3AJ72S6uZ8r5uZ46qLndZRM3x2RVWkGKY4UCQXL3Axf2QVfrxKfDgeQv6a5GA4ZR0_A6Hl2fkq_1flY8W1WI3-l6SOtVlVuKRvB2Q4bqJxbLxfFDuOjwRyGsJxOV/s1600/IMG_7137.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitGzYM2LVk-gijxV2t3AJ72S6uZ8r5uZ46qLndZRM3x2RVWkGKY4UCQXL3Axf2QVfrxKfDgeQv6a5GA4ZR0_A6Hl2fkq_1flY8W1WI3-l6SOtVlVuKRvB2Q4bqJxbLxfFDuOjwRyGsJxOV/s400/IMG_7137.JPG" /></a></div></center>Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01687604440173563023noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5761048983608219964.post-19058021010280471532014-04-26T19:35:00.001-04:002014-04-26T19:35:58.867-04:00Who Knew<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwL2PYeNI7NvZRrjYzXuWJ4LNIGNUmQaZLMlR0GPbf6b3p0epFnMW76I0yAAH39Qc8-qK-laiooZC_kPRALvT64snbqQPmzK8n638HvDXjzhFy8X4S7dGr7_MjkgfJt0ToGmAtyob9PNyz/s1600/edit2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwL2PYeNI7NvZRrjYzXuWJ4LNIGNUmQaZLMlR0GPbf6b3p0epFnMW76I0yAAH39Qc8-qK-laiooZC_kPRALvT64snbqQPmzK8n638HvDXjzhFy8X4S7dGr7_MjkgfJt0ToGmAtyob9PNyz/s640/edit2.jpg" /></a></div><br>Running an errand and then staying in to work on some projects. I am checking out a comedy show later though. There is another cool concert tonight as well, same time slot. Darn it, NYC, I can't do it all at once! Wow it's been ages! I've been busy. I realized it's easier to take photos on my phone, so I'm trying that out for this round. Love the quality on my SLR camera, however. <br><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgALVHpRTj6BIb3iFOYb1PrUranMbZfk46LXPeY03B0BMJm6uEi6h_Rs-hetxdjRvjI6oO3PKbhVhzf-j5eQhEQaPllXEh8-y6K9-3TK6hDuyiDqm2v8uH91JjRxRBtbRgNAbGuD_Zu_AjT/s1600/edit3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgALVHpRTj6BIb3iFOYb1PrUranMbZfk46LXPeY03B0BMJm6uEi6h_Rs-hetxdjRvjI6oO3PKbhVhzf-j5eQhEQaPllXEh8-y6K9-3TK6hDuyiDqm2v8uH91JjRxRBtbRgNAbGuD_Zu_AjT/s640/edit3.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWPCJ_DDDDUyenE_pP-OQ4Tjnow4t_aASIWqmlBb9axRZJS_sxYYZXxxGV370TVidZCqeXZsrAQaBGx4boJi0KPIANK_0QdOpe7skkT-VEm4kf9ANIUGWemLOZ0YteZfadAS9SGbnrkI3u/s1600/edit7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWPCJ_DDDDUyenE_pP-OQ4Tjnow4t_aASIWqmlBb9axRZJS_sxYYZXxxGV370TVidZCqeXZsrAQaBGx4boJi0KPIANK_0QdOpe7skkT-VEm4kf9ANIUGWemLOZ0YteZfadAS9SGbnrkI3u/s640/edit7.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_UUUlDRACStMV96LVSSivz8KMLNYT8PYG3StnlJEr0IFWIwVe08gNEKNHk0_ul8HkgY5M2VH0UhmBBM0gh9_ssmD72LTrlKqRMlaTXVEUAYvTxUDPEbnvt86FqWTuxqaR25bALJNOnOdp/s1600/edit1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_UUUlDRACStMV96LVSSivz8KMLNYT8PYG3StnlJEr0IFWIwVe08gNEKNHk0_ul8HkgY5M2VH0UhmBBM0gh9_ssmD72LTrlKqRMlaTXVEUAYvTxUDPEbnvt86FqWTuxqaR25bALJNOnOdp/s640/edit1.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr5MwQnaQ5XWOk7KURhK1VJ5RYgExzynJHJ4OfBLJSwsSX-JeGgZ811tXZBcTjUduQR0WqsLY2vWcdgtx_tiJfUU5ZGuNJPthSkTrwv7XoZ-FRlQyDEgISb1yGjx_QSVveM3zAUiGvfgPe/s1600/edit5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr5MwQnaQ5XWOk7KURhK1VJ5RYgExzynJHJ4OfBLJSwsSX-JeGgZ811tXZBcTjUduQR0WqsLY2vWcdgtx_tiJfUU5ZGuNJPthSkTrwv7XoZ-FRlQyDEgISb1yGjx_QSVveM3zAUiGvfgPe/s640/edit5.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlV7LLkwIB28lDxT9g9Le4NF74O7uwsyTd7bzQnvCaOGW2rU-vmHwtLVdRtXIHmuSZEnZvnIHNC4yoQq7qfkKsoX7vAbEBgwqfRhthAUSgNYnz1az5FVXpcHZbhOwtz3RW8pYf40065Bvq/s1600/edit4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlV7LLkwIB28lDxT9g9Le4NF74O7uwsyTd7bzQnvCaOGW2rU-vmHwtLVdRtXIHmuSZEnZvnIHNC4yoQq7qfkKsoX7vAbEBgwqfRhthAUSgNYnz1az5FVXpcHZbhOwtz3RW8pYf40065Bvq/s640/edit4.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij_l-7runGfiGUKekPCl_WSNXgv-Fge3XRwS_tmUH12FXCND7QOpmGWDIrDt2OGE5-woj4vJGNo4kCNbgAR-p58pA1EwmumUS5ND4ZabZmN-R5h-5fJ9Ta4WXxfJUSfhXPa4LqGDyzWw74/s1600/edit6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij_l-7runGfiGUKekPCl_WSNXgv-Fge3XRwS_tmUH12FXCND7QOpmGWDIrDt2OGE5-woj4vJGNo4kCNbgAR-p58pA1EwmumUS5ND4ZabZmN-R5h-5fJ9Ta4WXxfJUSfhXPa4LqGDyzWw74/s640/edit6.jpg" /></a><br><br>flannel: vintage/from parents | jeggings: H&M | t-shirt: Forever21 | rings: Europe | shoes: UrbanOg<br><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwLiUdi2jJplIxGYEJ3C0kM5hCsDtsqw5EFqpMi_YmMVAtPK4fEqEu_wWgZHKjEIKPKoSuvbLfAoRqiLP-nMW7CSrfkUf_v7nesk5v3J-J8q3hyphenhyphenkg4hZb-E_qSrzjp7-_3R4d6eq3lKjbW/s1600/animation1.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwLiUdi2jJplIxGYEJ3C0kM5hCsDtsqw5EFqpMi_YmMVAtPK4fEqEu_wWgZHKjEIKPKoSuvbLfAoRqiLP-nMW7CSrfkUf_v7nesk5v3J-J8q3hyphenhyphenkg4hZb-E_qSrzjp7-_3R4d6eq3lKjbW/s640/animation1.gif" /></a></div><a href="http://septembergirlsdosomuch.tumblr.com/post/83961219870" target="blank">reblog on tumblr</a>Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01687604440173563023noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5761048983608219964.post-69339859812459865472013-11-14T17:20:00.001-05:002013-11-14T17:20:34.206-05:00My move to NYC<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Not only am I tweaking my web presence, I tweaked where I live. I said bye for now to Boston and hi to NYC/Brooklyn this past September. (September girls move so much? Haha) Here's a nice view photo. That's all for now.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSL0d8gFSsHYkixwfmgPdsFdqBrjnoXf96UfLpNMe9Dj_2K0l3-eESmiLHprw34qfwkC31yysG30ZeUZpOQkU1sM2cng8F5DJ96GB3VbnPCQ5v4D_WMeVJxeYjlSR2uUFkVk8D5IWTXz2R/s640/blogger-image-543791798.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSL0d8gFSsHYkixwfmgPdsFdqBrjnoXf96UfLpNMe9Dj_2K0l3-eESmiLHprw34qfwkC31yysG30ZeUZpOQkU1sM2cng8F5DJ96GB3VbnPCQ5v4D_WMeVJxeYjlSR2uUFkVk8D5IWTXz2R/s640/blogger-image-543791798.jpg"></a></div><br>Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01687604440173563023noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5761048983608219964.post-25710566282174835342013-07-10T22:56:00.000-04:002013-07-10T22:57:41.322-04:00city with the weight upon it<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW74-CTaaBayR-EYY5swRBsP42xzFgwQEvMBITMxpn6Poye_LKWKvVgkiSTvSPk2qrXgClEVOM3sLqDViJ3bbvUgl32k-wMHbyiF_VFj9kLEHzA_c9kihqIRZHHHTukEz_byxzSWqDkVqG/s1600/IMG_8008.CR2" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW74-CTaaBayR-EYY5swRBsP42xzFgwQEvMBITMxpn6Poye_LKWKvVgkiSTvSPk2qrXgClEVOM3sLqDViJ3bbvUgl32k-wMHbyiF_VFj9kLEHzA_c9kihqIRZHHHTukEz_byxzSWqDkVqG/s320/IMG_8008.CR2" /></a></div>
Just wanted to post & say I haven't died, ahah, a lot has been cooking in my brain.Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01687604440173563023noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5761048983608219964.post-76334064618228439472012-07-18T00:38:00.002-04:002012-07-18T00:38:59.089-04:00DIY: popsicle stick chevron necklace<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m7c9es9bLl1qc3yl6o1_500.jpg" width="500" /><br />
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e a s y ][ 1-2 hours<br>
cost: $10 range<br>
shop at: your house, your freezer, craft store<br>
read: the instructions once though before you get started.<br><br>
Myself, and a lot of other people apparently, have been keen on chevrons lately. So, how can one be on trend while enjoying summer treats at the same time? Here's the answer. <br><br>
SUPPLIES<br><br>
- 10 popsicle sticks<br>
(from popsicles you've eaten, or fresh ones from the craft store)<br>
- 2 paperclips<br>
- pencil<br>
- ruler<br>
- scissors<br>
- hot glue gun<br>
(or another type of sturdy glue you have handy)<br>
- newspaper or junk paper for spilling glue and paint on<br>
- string or chain/jewelry making bits<br><br>
optional supplies:<br>
- sand paper<br>
- box cutter or xacto knife<br>
- white paint<br>
- colored paint<br>
- paintbrush<br>
- sharpies<br><br>
0. Soak the popsicle sticks in warm water for 5 minutes. This makes them easier to cut. If you're using popsicle sticks from actual popsicles, add a few drops of dish soap, as this also cleans them. Pat all of the sticks with a paper towel to get rid of excess moisture.<br><br>
1. Measure three 1 inch sections on each stick, and mark. Be sure to trim off the rounded ends as well.<br>
<img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9HFrqzuYcd72QLBGQDX2LxCHbohYQ53ZMoRSWbvAlZKPbR3-EYXfSpimFN5qy76CqUj3gWzxBKl5aTuFzC5u7aZ6XflHXIJ7b3VYL4EvZ4HpWMdkUVNfybvUepOgQzsDcZWKOuG62IF47/s1600/pc1_instructions_a.jpg" width=500><br><br>
2. Cut the sticks using scissors. Sometimes it helps to go over your marks with a box cutter before you use the scissors. Don't worry if you mess up a few cuts, 10 sticks gives room for mistakes.<br>
<img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkuYpQfKQYOw1QVlPFc3d5yksfOSIbOeE9zSE4ANm1tHF1EmOHUasl-Lr86GO5G4e5lV-t-LXWd-ZgX1co31mMd9KbiMNevUqhgzDyWwgmIXum1Wqtj7zQtMHzHokcugMBF1R6ou1n910I/s1600/pc1_instructions_b.jpg" width=500><br><br>
3. If you have sand paper, this is a good time to sand the edges where you cut. For both sides of piece, I ran it over coarse and then ran it over fine grain.<br>
<img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi54Ibk8Rw0-qHZikHvMgKg6gOSGmYK0gTGByICKOQRutuGaquEdPPRup1IwAphR6uzsnE4l4wySC8iRdAqzwNH9OyGx1YURDxvZsb9gGHj8K5lqwHC0jm8oat9HKFCheU5GIIopk0gA9hD/s1600/pc1_instructions_c.jpg" width=500><br><br>
4. Once the pieces of popsicle stick have dried a bit more, apply white paint to the edges. This is especially helpful if your sticks are stained from, well, obviously, popsicles.<br>
<img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFpeYeUW94sPVZBsuQr_bkOl3zfgSiHrdaBR90LDCTvKIHQJ3yIoeZP8NhYGQE_EpH4bsFJSGtF8OotSen532v4h7OtSDhvvaFdbCR-T3j0dG3BW2ohcpit6h4vTssTXlW5dQ4klvW4-gF/s400/pc1_instructions_d.jpg" width=500><br><br>
5. Using the hot glue gun, create an "L" shape with two of the stick pieces.<br>
<img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0bvNSo2zSf9wEDFxF_rpoO2c26S5WLL8uehs-voQ3iXjb3Fz-Ey7uScdBQaIsldM9xhQmD5DbRvQvhQ3-WfM07dmUyYr4ihfKLetakMZMy0B-8Ryade4fY-79BxbzIeIGpfRaEvUEka4J/s400/pc1_instructions_e.jpg" width=500><br><br>
6. Applying more hot glue, layer on another piece.<br>
<img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihkjTcrlXRjGKxA7sfY8RQkeCAlUnuAOLQAZA0bQKygpnnZN-cB0StKrKOEdqC1zUjh8czXezAuOZruTf3VRJaGQMYbAvUy5Xm-Toyxi1zCZITrfdWrlVEZPprnWQIOeDZjZqnm1p_qBbS/s1600/pc1_instructions_f.jpg" width=500><br><br>
7. And another. You are essentially creating lots of "L" shapes that nest into each other, so keep an eye on how you position them. Don't worry about being perfect, this necklace's look lends well towards the organic feel.<br>
<img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoOeMeNZMBFFnhcefAw2Md37NhQ0s1_Xn-NArWh0SqomYbPWQSaReC4ZxCQ5FlA5Lb3CWZs_B9o2wQ1Kf68BPZC8zAevBdZ7hiYz3YbFxJ9MFgXxQxz__7X16lUxA_OkbBsndi0t9DkQKZ/s1600/pc1_instructions_g.jpg" width=500><br><br>
8. Continue layering until it is just about the right height. I used about 8 sticks' worth.<br>
<img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWOQmzuNNMgxy1PjJZX-ALzh4x08xmdwf2gZCl51VsKHEpIHJ6HWKzrn7qxqz4vv35BEIiRtfdzxFgotihW3FKHgnAQdd337a2QYxgEykS0LDUPitlLoolaN1VdrvcADNdt_dzMeUp5vFc/s1600/pc1_instructions_h.jpg" width=500><br><br>
9. Glue two paper clips to the top. (This is where you'll attach the string)<br>
<img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSYe9ysauNOtH1XgpK64Tq5P3E18VnDzqQOC88jTda1OKbCWLsT4DPRIr9KR1rdc-Q3hMuln84TmMWQCrbOvjdOTqc-u1Z8MeQoi_jTXSxAcHHhuQnwEYO246OXCN4S7-ckmGEmNsU0Zb1/s1600/pc1_instructions_i.jpg" width=500><br><br>
10. Then, layer on the last two stick pieces. Let the pendant dry, carefully picking off any weird bits of glue.<br>
<img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwOeFEqJleqA9lClLqt_hBGlVBD78qp4sJQjpUWbs5uMfFGWJUjhF_3o6kequ3XvfQy5Z5i5-j3oqTza07w8ymjuW_V1DXx0E8llbjVKaXGSyu3B8jxhUF9FfRlf16bZddwcXKiDKlsWp8/s1600/pc1_instructions_j.jpg" width=500><br><br>
11. You can use paint or sharpie to add a bit of zip to your necklace. Play around with string or chain and presto, you have a necklace! (Make sure it fits around your head and neck!)<br>
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TIP: Hot glue works best when you let it heat up for a few minutes. If you use it too soon, it's in this weird state where it clumps and dries too quickly. Always work on a surface like newspaper, where it is ok to spill and drip. Also: seems dumb, but it gets really hot, which is hard to believe until it lands on your fingers. Speaking from experience here, haha.<br><br>
ALTERNATIVE IDEA: Plain unpainted wood has a nice look to it, as it puts the focus on the form of the necklace. But, as always, color creates a nice effect if you pay attention to spacing and what distance people see the necklace from. Lots of colors together can look epic up close and then when you step back it can look muddy.<br><br>
Be sure to check out my other projects!<br><br>
If you make one, feel free to post a photo on the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/September-Girls-Do-So-Much/137235596352386" target="blank">September Girls Do So Much fan page</a>!<br /><br>
DIY #18<br>
♥ I worked really hard on this tutorial. It took a long time to prepare.<br>
I wrote out these instructions and took the photos.<br>
So if you see this anywhere else, it's not the original.<br>
7/18/12Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01687604440173563023noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5761048983608219964.post-84099096020617328282012-07-16T20:18:00.001-04:002012-12-10T23:09:09.526-05:00They're up!<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/kneesock" target="_blank"><img src="http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/557205_341669212575689_1742872147_n.jpg" width=500 border=0></a><br><br>
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/kneesock" target="_blank">Click here to shop!</a><br>Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01687604440173563023noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5761048983608219964.post-67580047433999147212012-07-15T23:27:00.001-04:002012-07-15T23:27:21.539-04:00a second round of space shoes<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m78hd2xyA41qc3yl6o1_500.gif"><br><a href="http://septembergirlsdosomuch.tumblr.com/post/27306076196" target="_blank">reblog on tumblr</a><br><br>
Space Shoes will be available for purchase in <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/kneesock" target="_blank">my Etsy shop</a> starting tomorrow, around 8:00PM EST. <br><br>
Women's whole sizes 6-10. $46. I can ship within the United States.
($38 + $8 shipping)<br><br>
Contact me (orders@septembergirlsdosomuch.com) if you are an interested international customer.<br><br>
I'm excited to find homes for these kicks!!Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01687604440173563023noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5761048983608219964.post-25908692178514649442012-06-18T19:45:00.000-04:002012-06-18T19:58:57.355-04:00As always, past due...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHj-h0YUzPbyS0R1sDMREdXoVNncws-moZBjWxS1-7uIJsJ9-x2fEoxf20utS8n-i99RLWjDQtd5wuCKktyiDLxHpqD-TEmn1GNYqZ5VZBcI-tXqtC45S_ghBapff1DhS7VlTzyGkC-Csa/s1600/sgdsm_bloglovin1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style=""><img border="0" height="245" width="160" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHj-h0YUzPbyS0R1sDMREdXoVNncws-moZBjWxS1-7uIJsJ9-x2fEoxf20utS8n-i99RLWjDQtd5wuCKktyiDLxHpqD-TEmn1GNYqZ5VZBcI-tXqtC45S_ghBapff1DhS7VlTzyGkC-Csa/s400/sgdsm_bloglovin1.jpg" /></a>
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<a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/2615352/september-girls-do-so-much?claim=9wddrzf6hpn">Finally signed up on Bloglovin</a>
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m e d i u m ][ 2-3 hours<br />
cost: $20 range<br />
shop at: your house, hardware store, craft or fabric stores<br />
read: the instructions once though before you get started.<br />
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Vinyl tubing is officially awesome, because not only can you wrap things around it on the outside, but you can slide things inside and still see them. This project is pretty relaxed because if you make a mistake or want to re-use the pieces for something else, it's really easy to take apart.<br />
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The supply list has lots of parentheses because some of the stuff is a bit weirder than usual.<br />
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SUPPLIES<br />
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- length of ball chain<br />
(I think the one I used was meant for a bathtub drain, but you can also find it in the jewelry section of a craft store)<br />
- plastic gimp<br />
(The stuff you used at camp to make lanyards. I used fluro yellow)<br />
- thin household string or embroidery floss<br />
(I used black and white, then painted the white with a color. It'd be easier to get already colored string)<br />
- neon acrylic paint<br />
(if you want to paint over string like me. I used fluro yellow)<br />
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- 1/4" vinyl tubing<br />
- compression unit<br />
- compression sleeves<br />
(They were all next to each other at Home Depot when I found them. A clerk will come over and help if you stand there staring for awhile, haha)<br />
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- double-sided tape (for the string wraps)<br />
(scotch brand is good, or you can use the kind mentioned in my foam clutch tutorial)<br />
- liquid household glue (for the string wraps)<br />
- electrical tape or duct tape (I used black)<br />
- scissors<br />
- wire cutters (to cut the ball chain)<br />
- ruler<br />
- measuring tape<br />
- small paintbrush<br />
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0. Unwrap and play with the pieces and get familiar with how they work for a few minutes.<br />
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1. Measure the circumference of your neck. Add 1" or so to that number. Or, you could take the measurement of a choker-style necklace you have and use that number.<br />
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2. Cut a piece of vinyl tubing at that length. (I noticed mine had some funny "NOT FOR ICE MAKER" text printed on it, decided to embrace it, but feel free to be picky and avoid that part when you cut your pieces.) Because it comes all wound up, it lends to the circular shape well.<br />
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3. Attach one half of the compression unit to the end of the cut piece of vinyl tubing by sliding in the skinny bit at the end.<br />
<img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAVw8Yk_n91e7_9FC_3Ryimny9xdaPXg_8tlZe-bMuGgsg5K_m3jLdJ-dl5OxCtDJ7iRoOc3IhPsIszwqsMfWsBlhlw_c4pOqixz0dZ11a6tSzLWWNgJY700Nu8yaYZPOF1W-7ZQZsuhN2/s1600/inb_instructions_1.jpg" /><br />
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4. At the other end of the tube, feed in the ball chain and gimp. I believe I did one after the other, but it might be possible to send them in at once. This step can take a bit of time, but stick with it!
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5. Trim the gimp and ball chain once it's all the way through and hits the compression unit. Slide on the compression sleeves (they look like beads, right?) and slide in the other half of the compression unit.
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6. To finish up, wrap little pieces of tape around parts of the necklace, and doublesided tape (or glue) / string wraps as well. (If you remember the BHBN tutorial, these string wraps are a lot like those.) I find that paint worked well on the string but not so much on the other surfaces.
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7. Doneski! The compression unit is the fastener of the necklace.
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BONUS BRACELET<br />
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<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ly4qopF6vt1qc3yl6o1_500.jpg" width="500" /><br />
<a href="http://septembergirlsdosomuch.tumblr.com/post/16207919119" target="_blank">reblog on tumblr</a><br />
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1. Cut a length of tubing you can fit over your hand onto your wrist. (Use a bangle for reference if needed)<br />
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2. Use the techniques from the necklace instructions to decorate! To close the bracelet I used a few layers of tape. (If you're feeling fancy you could pick up a second compression unit and use that as a closure again.)<br />
<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ly4qk22vRf1qc3yl6o1_500.jpg" width="300/" /><br />
<img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ly4qkxjsk41qc3yl6o1_500.jpg" width="500/" /><br />
TIP: This would be a fun project to do with a few friends. One pack of tubing could make several necklaces, just make sure to get extras of the other supplies.<br />
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ALTERNATIVE IDEA: If the gimp and ball chain are being difficult, use a pipecleaner (easy to find at craft stores) instead. Black would look great with this necklace, but they come in a lot of colors, if you want to mix things up.<br />
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Be sure to check out my other projects!<br />
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If you make one, feel free to post a photo on the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/September-Girls-Do-So-Much/137235596352386" target="blank">September Girls Do So Much fan page</a>!<br />
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DIY #17<br />
♥ I worked really hard on this tutorial.<br />
It took a long time to prepare.<br />
I wrote out these instructions and took the photos.<br />
So if you see this anywhere else, it's not the original.<br />
1/20/12Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01687604440173563023noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5761048983608219964.post-83859290686485433542011-11-20T21:35:00.001-05:002012-12-10T23:08:06.580-05:00The Kooks<img src="http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/302398_1483956499016_1521618360_n.jpg" width="350"><br><br>
Saw The Kooks last night at HoB, maybe I'll post a little about the show later on. So rad. The Postelles were good fun, too.
Left them a note in their tour bus door handle after the show, with this url, ahah. Maybe they'll see this, maybe not. Just wanted to say hi via an analogue medium.
Had fun waving at you, Hugh!Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01687604440173563023noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5761048983608219964.post-73322608757768892542011-10-23T16:57:00.001-04:002011-10-23T17:03:22.558-04:00DIY: instant drapey scarf<img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_la3dnwi4pK1qc3yl6o1_500.jpg" /><br />
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e a s y ][ 20 minutes<br>
cost: free, ideally<br>
shop at: your house<br>
read: the instructions once though before you get started<br><br>
I got a handmedown henley from a family friend, wore it a few times, then I realized it was really unflattering. Yet really soft. I Absent mindedly made a few cuts, removing the buttons and slicing sleeves. I didn't rock it til much later, when I became more of a risk-taker with my outfit choices. I think you guys will love this!<br><br>
SUPPLIES<br><br>
- 1 long sleeve tee<br>
(hopefully it's a color or print you like, and soft fabric a plus)<br>
- scissors<br><br>
0. HOW TO GET YOUR TEE FO' FREE: wander around your house and ask brothers, sisters, parents, whoever -- if they have an old long sleeve shirt they don't wear or like anymore. Or, even easier, maybe you have one of your own.<br><br>
1. Cut off the collar and tag. If it has buttons, you can leave those or snip them off.<br><br>
2. Starting below the neckline, make a long slit that goes 1/3 or so down the front of the shirt. Don't cut the back of the shirt.<br><br>
3. Sleeves: starting at the cuff, make one cut up the length of the sleeve. Repeat on other sleeve.<br><br>
4. Done! Here's a visual if you're confused.<br><br>
<a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing?id=23969869" target=_"blank">[link]</a><br><br>
5. Stick your head through what used to be the torso/chest part of the shirt. You can wear it sleeves hanging down, wrapped around, angled, exposed seams, inside out…sometimes I wear mine as an impromptu hood. I bet it could work as a hair-wrap, too! There isn't a wrong way to wear it.<br><br>
TIP: I've found that smaller sized shirts (hence why snagging a younger sibling's shirt works so well) and thin/tissue knit jersey work really well. Don't flip out about it being "perfect". No such thing. Once it's draped around your neck it'll feel fab :)<br><br>
ALTERNATIVE IDEAS: Regular tees, or 3/4 sleeves, will probs work too, but they'll be a little different. You could try ripping/snipping funky holes in the shirt to create a pattern. There's a million ways to cut it, as well. Endless options!<br><br>
[feel free to use my photos in your sets! but please don't edit w/o asking. If you make a scarf of your own, send me a photo!]<br><br>
be sure to check out my other projects!<br><br>
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♥ I worked really hard on this set. It took a long time to prepare.<br>
I wrote out these instructions and took the photos.<br>
So if you see this anywhere else, it's not the original.<br>
10/10/10Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01687604440173563023noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5761048983608219964.post-72910566086316444562011-09-18T16:41:00.001-04:002011-09-18T16:41:17.156-04:00Featured!<img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifSyctkg1MghRBIFOow9ih9Bm37ImCq9YoMWQzbHwVYa-ZBioQ-vy77mMyxa7542hKvmwYagm-Xvq5uuC-VvuS7jto6YJEOhCd0wMafxN8Gnei3X6wbpGChzLvhVTv1B1WQ5XFR6A2k6yQ/s1600/tutorialphotos1b.jpg" width=300"><br><br>
I logged on today for kicks, and to my surprise, a link to my <a href="http://septembergirlsdosomuch.blogspot.com/2011/01/diy-wall-typography.html" target="_blank">typography tutorial</a> was featured in an article in <a href="http://www.collegefashion.net/dorm-room/dorm-room-decor-wall-decals-typography-and-canvas-prints/" target="_blank">College Fashion</a>! Thank you to the <a href="http://www.collegefashion.net/author/amy/" target="_blank">author</a>, and hello to all my new visitors!Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01687604440173563023noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5761048983608219964.post-72237130383742757622011-08-30T19:57:00.009-04:002011-08-30T20:07:02.744-04:00DIY: chevron fringe tee<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lqo9i3YhwI1qc3yl6o1_500.jpg">
<br /><a href="http://septembergirlsdosomuch.tumblr.com/post/9534158253" target="_blank">reblog on tumblr</a> | <a href="http://lookbook.nu/look/2330565" target="_blank">hype on lookbook</a>
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<br />e a s y ][ 1-2 hours
<br />cost: $10-20
<br />shop at: your house, craft or fabric stores
<br />read: the instructions once though before you get started.
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<br />Fringe is a really fun effect but I imagine it can be kind of intimidating if you've never tried it before. I promise this is a super easy project with big results, and would be fun by yourself, or with a group! It's also mildly eco-friendly, as each shirt is made from just one shirt, and minimal supplies, with very little waste.
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<br />SUPPLIES
<br />- light colored t-shirt that's at least little too big for you.
<br />(most craft and fabric stores have tees in youth and adult sizes)
<br />- fabric glue
<br />(beacon fabri-tac is a good brand)
<br />- fabric markers or sharpies
<br />- ribbon
<br />- scissors
<br />- ruler
<br />- pencil
<br />- piece of cardboard
<br />(newspaper or a notebook would work too)
<br />- flat space to work
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<br />1. Plan what colors you want to use before you buy supplies. The shirt I found in my house was light pink, so I decided to use pink and orange fabric markers, and pink and orange ribbon. I think fewer colors show off the fringe, but if you're color crazy, do your thing. Or, if you're not color crazy, you could even skip the steps about marker and/or ribbon. If you don't like fringe, this isn't a project for you. But maybe a friend or relative would like one?
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<br />2. Cut any tags out of the shirt.Try on the shirt and mark where your belly button is with a pencil. Take off the shirt and lay it flat. I recommend that you cut off around 4" from the bottom of the t-shirt. Four inches allows for pretty good looking fringe, but if that makes the tee too much of a belly shirt, or you want to play with fringe length, adjust as you like! The more you cut off from the bottom, the shorter the shirt will be.
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<br />3. Set the main part of the tee aside. Grab the bottom piece and place it in front of you, with the seam at the top. Using the fabric markers, add stripes of color to both sides. They don't have to be perfect, texture and randomness is a good thing here!
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<br />4. Cut lines every 1/2" along the piece, all the way across. You can wing it, or draw lines with a ruler and pencil. Pulling down on the 1/2" strings will cause them to roll, creating the awesome fringe effect.
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<br />5. Cut the fringe into two pieces, where the sides of the t-shirt used to be. You should have something that looks like this:
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<br />6. Now to create the chevron. Grab the fringe piece you want to use on the front of the shirt. Fold it onto itself, color facing in.
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<br />7. This part is a bit tricky, but take your time, you'll get it! Practice with a strip of paper if you need to. Fold it back flat, creating a little triangle behind it in the center.
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<br />8. The whole piece should look like the edge of an obtuse triangle. Put fabric glue in between the center's folds and let it dry for a bit. Then, pin the fringe where you want it to be on the shirt. Try it on to get a better visual. You can hold up the fringe and mark the shirt if you don't have pins.
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<br />9. Slide a piece of cardboard into the shirt to keep the glue from going everywhere. Trim the ends, remove the pins. Apply glue to the back of the seam to attach the fringe to the shirt, keeping an eye on placement. Once it's on there, press it down.
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<br />10. Using the same folding and gluing techniques, you can attach ribbon to the shirt.
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<br />11. I used the extra fringe and ribbon on the back of my shirt. I decided to put a straight line higher up, but you could do another chevron.
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<br />12. Done! Time to find some breeze and put your fringy tee into action!
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<br />ALTERNATIVE IDEAS: If you use a tee that is way big, you'll get a cool drapey poncho look. You could also play with cutting the neckline or sleeves, all the usual things that happen when you put scissors near a t-shirt.
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<br />DIY #16
<br />♥ I worked really hard on this tutorial. It took a long time to prepare.
<br />I wrote out these instructions and took the photos.
<br />So if you see this anywhere else, it's not the original.
<br />8/30/11Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01687604440173563023noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5761048983608219964.post-48697366449983711092011-08-26T00:37:00.008-04:002011-08-26T00:54:18.868-04:00DIY: shirt skirt<img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lqejwiLHpL1qc3yl6o1_500.jpg">
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<br />cost: $4 for thread & elastic
<br />shop at: your house, craft or fabric stores
<br />read: the instructions once though before you get started. also consider referring to my <a href="http://septembergirlsdosomuch.blogspot.com/2011/01/diy-le-sac-dress.html" target="_blank">Le Sac Dress tutorial</a>, as it uses similar techniques.
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<br />The perfect use for an old button down shirt from your boyfriend, lover, the kid across the dorm hall who you harass, OR good ol' dad, or grandpa joe. Or sketchy Uncle Goodwill.
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<br />You only have to know how to sew a straight line. Plus, you don't have to hem this skirt! Yesss. And it's a great unique shape. Side slope!
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<br />I wear this one like I wear my elastic high waist skirts, at my natural waist with a shirt tucked in.
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<br />- sewing machine that can do a straight stitch OR be tough & sew by hand
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<br />- safety pins
<br />- package of 1/2 inch elastic
<br />- thread in a color that goes with the shirt
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<br /> 1. Button all the buttons. Cut straight across both layers of the shirt, under the sleeves. Do not try to cut through a button.
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<br />2. Now you have the bottom of a shirt. Stitch down the placket, buttons rightside up. This prevents awkward gapping when you wear the skirt. Only sew the top layer of the shirt. Do not stitch over buttons, the needle will break. A broken sewing machine is a sad one.
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<br />3. Lay the shirt tube on an ironing board, wrong side out. Fold & iron the top edge of the shirt down so it makes a 3/4 inch skinny rectangle around the top of the tube opening. This will be the tunnel where the elastic goes. Pin it down & it'll stay in place better.
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<br />4. Using a straight stitch, sew around the circle close the lower edge, but do not sew it shut completely. Leave a 1 inch opening. The gap is where the elastic will enter. Keep an eye on things and check your work every so often, so you don't accidentally sew through both layers of the skirt!
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<br />5. Cut a piece of elastic a few inches shorter than your waist. For instance, if you have a 26 inch waist, cut a piece that is 21-23 inches. Styles of elastic vary, so you may have to tinker with it again later to get the right fit.
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<br />6. Attach one end of the elastic to a safety pin. Pin the other end somewhere near the tunnel, so it will not get lost in the tunnel. Push the elastic through the top fabric tunnel. It will gather and make cute little bunches. Take your time.
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<br />7. When the elastic meets, remove the safety pins carefully, make sure the elastic is not twisted, and sew the ends together. Go over it multiple times.
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<br />8. Try on the skirt to see if it fits. The elastic should feel snug but not painfully tight. Re-sew the elastic tighter if needed.
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<br />9. Tuck the elastic fully into the tunnel. Sew the fabric tunnels shut along the bottom edge where the other stitches are, going over it a few times.
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<br />10. Turn the skirt right side out, and you're done!
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<br />TIP: I like to leave the seam tag hanging as a bonus "this used to be a shirt!" detail. But you can cut yours out if you like.
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<br />ALTERNATIVE IDEA: This tutorial could be modified to make a top, or plenty of other things, depending on what kind of shirt you use. Cook up some ideas of your own, if you feel like it!
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<br />Be sure to check out my other projects!
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<br />If you make one, feel free to post a photo on the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/September-Girls-Do-So-Much/137235596352386" target="_blank">September Girls Do So Much fan page</a>!
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<br />DIY #15
<br />♥ I worked really hard on this tutorial. It took a long time to prepare.
<br />I wrote out these instructions and took the photos.
<br />So if you see this anywhere else, it's not the original.
<br />I was inspired by other versions made by awesome users at sites like craftster.
<br />I made my skirt in the summer of 2008, but I posted this tutorial on
<br />8/26/11Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01687604440173563023noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5761048983608219964.post-67920821235427991462011-08-14T21:52:00.007-04:002011-08-19T00:28:40.799-04:00Tie-Dye August 2011I am happy to announce that tie-dye will available for purchase starting
<br />Monday, August 15th, 2011, at 9PM Eastern US time.
<br />Many styles, limited quantities. I've made everything I'm selling already, and once it's gone, it's gone.
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<br />Prompt shipping. Selling through <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/kneesock?ref=pr_shop" target="_blank">Etsy</a>, accepting payments through Paypal only.
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<br />International shipping is possible, but it will cost more.
<br />Contact orders@septembergirlsdosomuch.com if you're an interested international shopper.
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<br /><img src="http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/226082_160822893993656_137235596352386_307966_7351482_n.jpg">Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01687604440173563023noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5761048983608219964.post-34123209366362395412011-07-17T23:26:00.015-04:002011-07-18T09:14:38.445-04:00DIY: foam clutch<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_loi9gyg6ob1qc3yl6o1_500.jpg"><br /><a href="http://septembergirlsdosomuch.tumblr.com/post/7744043188" target="_blank">reblog on tumblr</a><br /><img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_loi9fvfX9F1qc3yl6o1_500.jpg"><br /><a href="http://septembergirlsdosomuch.tumblr.com/post/7744019706" target="_blank">reblog on tumblr</a><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKQGW6H9SS9YD1360TG7nZ9dKD_NkeTMHO8ol25-DjRJCDJrNkq8-DFmA4Vunv6rJxVAKtCeTqVyx3d8JeAUABm_ysD2WufL816iytizoH5CAI0n_ll_dv6XMfA9x-9CyE42cZ0RjKjhE2/s1600/close1.jpg" width=500><br /><br />m e d i u m ][ 2 hours<br />cost: about $4 per clutch<br />shop at: your house, craft or fabric stores<br />read: the instructions once though before you get started<br /> <br />I wanted a neon clutch this summer, but I didn't feel like dishing out $50+ for one, and I didn't feel like sewing. This is what happened.<br /> <br />SUPPLIES<br />- template pieces and guide, printed<br /><a href="https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=explorer&chrome=true&srcid=0B7lDc53j_b39MWZhZDdiOTMtN2ZkNC00ZWU0LWIxZDItMjZjMzU5Yjk4NThh&hl=en_US" target="_blank">click here to view/download the template</a><br /><br />- 2 sheets of 12x18" craft foam for one clutch<br />(I use "Foamies" brand. Their value packs are sweet, haha.)<br />[note: if all you can find is 9x12", get 4 sheets. you will have to rearrange the template but it's totally possible]<br />- 1 roll of double sided tape<br />(makes about 3 clutches. I use the kind 1/4" kind they put in the craft foam section. You cut it, place it, then when you're ready, peel up the paper to make it sticky on both sides)<br />- experience with with scissors or xacto knife<br />- scissors or xacto knife<br />- ruler<br />- scotch tape<br />- pencil<br />- cutting mat or hard surface to work on<br /><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3tYuD3lIGuypaIdVHftx_H0DZq0A3SDmlzX5zt4PKtQ7BB-FYirZlarfvRBYY4GAGrZQbhEX4JkSx7-jmaBCff2FMawIoLSJyUO6cAzSZ4aB0ay7hlz0MEuc0P6WUl6yymmTjjAN0vvug/"><br /><br />THE TEMPLATES<br /><br />1. Cut the blue part of the template pieces off, leaving the white and grey. You will have 6 rectangles, which we will make into 2 bigger rectangles.<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFLc1ljC3fujhAEgAyw-aBgNGpDnBUYZXR1WpR0KyQ15Jjv3mdWi6Eum6pdJUlwf7V4dneTQn8Ii0I4NTUCOt4sbHAve0P5j5k4A0Msz9U9NYzgfqq7j_mtl9NHnebWYHdJmabE0LcoXIQ/"><br /><br />2. The last page has loose shapes, cut those out individually and set aside.<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifMp_VXX_xUGW9Wv3eySTWxy6ijz2kH43bxe7T_mmUpJLCxHZsX-uuZH7tFOrwQqrlthCIacJTNJwjXa2SglZbIxKVWm8NEDW6fMPr9iZ87uW3Z90iW4CxarQ5_vpg6cgOy6wcH04eSEK3/"><br /><br />3. Tape the first 4 rectangles pieces together, a little bit of tape on the front to help you align, and lots of tape on the back to hold things together. You may need to trim the inner gray edges to align things correctly.<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWW7RoMa5mQrt1b-mdroxGV2KAGkLENDKE0kAFIzrkWbVkRUUdnDa9irq14O8cVdk9VHKqScCSxDcNSnNM0-P6vNwL4CVLVdL1iSoc4ypudK0ixmcnVBm-8KI1lx0xVjy1j2bRWYIejT7L/"><br /><br />4. Repeat for the other two rectangle pieces.<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS6fLIyl8aKFjuVbUBKUcTqsGnJjMnY9_09QfEoLrXSD-K3n3AH4UzbQS6Wfnv7XQbZnNflVLX_Mynolb-eP5QHfJFVM26r83ooZLh_BtyHlscm6K_zSMVbAZY8ELLQuNKQSPWLPuLefBl/"><br /><br />5. Cut out all the shapes like you did in step 2. Be careful not to cut piece A in half! It has a fold line near the middle, not a cut.<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrLLaZK_mHsZs0HJpP5TQwj26784bEqOnQvOZMua0GsJ5KJcX4ejBlAHzCHZzi0M2w9OZ-B-HD9JQCH35dGHrncUvtw6XvU7Nd0sZEYk0__NOh3NwHgqDAkMVMbzsQDxRyeivw3KKDSacq/"><br /><br />THE FOAM<br /><br />6. Arrange the templates on the foam, using the guide for reference. (The D's in the photo will look slightly thicker than what you have in front of you, I had to adjust the template. No worries!)<br /><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-e90BhtxnUmE/TiOr22P5-eI/AAAAAAAAAYo/Cn2zJwKpUD4/fc_instructions_g.jpg"><br /><br />7. Trace the shapes lightly in pencil. <br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitm-YUsovOlAZT0c78BLpayHLVq__00lzfLMYhkifj2u3BZPfhBtfmTSrjACqwJ4ynKI7nApwiPaA6NGm60gqHPGZPHHBrYglbg0PEjZDNi861R9QxA0aIOr-NDKL_4Zu2S0VxsM_vpgXp/"><br /><br />8. Cut out all the shapes.<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1p4fIk5Yr0w7l9XHAhq-xshths7UIlHAzUukqwBuGLcDBmYpLJrV0s26pUA3lEosSuKjq_KXGl6yZFwTUtEXecXrEtdapbPJlFqBtvqOhr5hYHbf1xV_7xxWZbQ4HubHEFokTlzkNx2Ie/"><br /><br />THE CLUTCH<br /><br />9. Get all the A, C, and D pieces.<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHJym51xLhtbKnxF7dFp0pGVcNvO3kng5AMKTdf5Ou73CuFcyYfoNwV9qlzvgSzofTFTKyNcQuhgqzuomUVKGQ4aCH3md1ITt_Rct1ihs57vF-WooMSQOhUKVpchWaJmv9uCiAkslzbEPP/"><br /><br />10. Put double sided tape on both sides of all the D pieces.<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOyhRlDl_4S55qYByMVSO9yrlZPEcnmzulxSqOHdJZ-QnszLN-zbg6jdiyaClu58x3nDbgRrRcq8IszptdSd36bU-XDhheHQH_d1YAp5pIqq1BamIL3uKMp8KS3bZ0C3l57hfVrwgw2UVO/"><br /><br />11. Take piece C and attach D3, placing it along the top edge, like you're stacking papers neatly. Flip piece C over, and place double sided tape on the top and bottom.<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggveMmfDNcYrJ3o5rdkjgkKTB1kzrYTBtjjsQ3_lt5b9JXIp_UVzWTsc78oRhmpIMJdFPypd5mW22eFn4T7Ne4W0Rkk2dtAYZdUnvnAaTM9SKOyI779O46yd-tiBWl770Mr55jRrhP98mI/"><br /><br />12. Attach C to the top of Ai, again, lining it up.<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWl9i0_jVdMpsw_pZBOLztSgTLA3MdunoRWILjoiVi4hljbPu3yKo4bouJv7sMwkouFkxvbfg1a5RK3zX1wZm4ChFwGiBonAzz0QpEDsBlp3CeBMbW_DdLPUxyZSfrbGQHnLuDnrp6FbPI/"><br /><br />13. Now to give the clutch thickness. Attach D1 and D2 to the upper sides, lining them up like you did with piece C.<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrNdueda77wBqNFgaxDbIu_WD6zcw04LQFfltos-r8yovgcJ-DFOWSDXr-Z6ySSTq9iSccghWS75y3qK3H7xzMOFqdfj83_5ctLQchuENhyphenhyphenTR3yxuMb3Bl-7nTspMGyUmpUw6KdH5VdKF9/"><br /><br />14. Fold the bottom of Aii up to the lower edge of C. Can you see the clutch forming?<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQABQECTP2CU_IVNpdQQylNaYnvAyN_wicrC1ienH1IkdyiGTcGyY5WeMOufmoSx_yDFwSbgBn4_F1uFQ-EDugNr-gsIqqr3ATE5gQnIjCxpGcgYXPnRMwHbtG_Wh7HbjfO244EMcb1FF4/"><br /><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnhB95CDGLDIiz6_ZmqMIvKp-bXn6w7ft_4B2uWPLE_9FwbVm5HePy0R2BR5d2nIUpmaT-yhbzDkEE0OrFp1N-sD9rd_ZXs6bKS_fs_AU-Xg2C5XjK4M2UehL3cUylfEXd4EjgzRp3SS4l/"><br /><br />15. Find piece B, E1, and E2. Place piece B at the top, right over D3, keeping it lined up.<br /><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-o6v00x-x22g/TiOr40ok-PI/AAAAAAAAAZY/QJK0eON1dtY/fc_instructions_p.jpg"><br /><br />16. On E1, put two pieces of double sided tape on either end. On E2, put one long strip.<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj63RktP2f84jHsGh1eNJtybPJzgW7Yfj3uHZG1j_OzaO39WSiX9y1k37AnbdtF_YhnW0rc0D6LSokJFmqLP-lId8kMnIPeMzEt8Gaucg8jzSUvHBGt4Y0-6cJ3Q_GKr6h7m2ZmpsoahUPd/"><br /><br />17. Place E1 on the front of the clutch, under B. I like to line up the bottom of E1 with the bottom of B.<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSgS3KD3klHvrAlCb5m2Wd-fYsNN0mpfUVlqpdZC6UaGrm2puf4IZr_bA_boXa3btBuO5fJ1cbGMQOoEmdm0AX0vj-lY77jn9u2rpSHafhHKiyKemSg5npMbf2tkkjwbp1pj1guKWz53bI/"><br /><br />18. Place E2 on the back, in about the same place as E1 on the other side.<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkJWQGzjq0CbBi3HMhAs2geKy_g_2nZJLkrqqkQOogMDoFpyvO9XiEClqax7vWc7D5V02aj5VLH3EZDzgFcNjzuECmfFuvsY8r7AC_42qe1A-81RzmtawRpZkQ2HSDH0zmJb1MTGhZOZoY/"><br /><br />19. Grab F1 and F2. These are the closure straps. Arrange double sided tape in a T formation at the top of both.<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaB7JNrRZEDmASJEKksLywHuHwvqQ5gJmbMDAaHE_KRrmxeNT7nq2AOMY5TrtvtJnnm7v-7Fapnxan77WMt7qKQwLnOYfOz-i1OuC6wntn0TK6ufIgMt3L8Sk1gXT8ew8I3XmczPy-Y9pM/"><br /><br />20. Place both F1 and F2 about 1.5" from either side, lining up their tops with the top of the clutch.<br /><br />21. I used G1 to make a funky little pocket at the front.<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6_-AEXxNmMy8iyqiucG8CfckU2pY8MU9B3fWGVgG81YVBeZO5LSC81qCWYL21GcrkW5FYugnhlcbcueph9a7G_6eGYvlxcqWoCiFp4JaRESCVGnLIgVRj9jNuxkouxgl8uAUtpD8Ux9Gi/"><br /><br />22. You can also apply a little more tape and create little loops on F1 and F2, which help them stay in place.<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK1yycwZs0QCuxDccgAAnE94cJbiWvvMWyzkoRpnSRYQ-eGj-LHdH541HWDPmp2ImaOXf0PUtHqo8WNcKdTdipSt3AtoObwDtErbfBALU4_HJHAPJOq9cHBGVKrS5gol0kF4yXqqxTA9bK/"><br /><br />23. Done!<br /><br /><img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_loifj5Dk581qc3yl6o1_500.jpg"><br /><a href="http://septembergirlsdosomuch.tumblr.com/post/7748986657" target="_blank">reblog on tumblr</a><br /><br />TIP: Flatten your clutch under a heavy book overnight to help the double sided tape really adhere.<br /><br />EXTRA PIECES: I imagined G1/G2/H to be buckles and pockets and corners, then didn't end up using most of them, but you can! Play with the extra shapes and scraps to style your clutch uniquely. I like the minimalist look, but you could definitely add stickers or drawings if you felt like it!<br /><br />ALTERNATIVE IDEA: Tuck a necklace in, and voila, it's a purse!<br /><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ1r2cTQAR25gMbJxhZWXkivbDiWX7nv5HR3E3_cS5kB5n-xcUOSu9qVn7s1iHJUCUdSS90uPJheBYwa8XzvkW1VbOFx0lMuqKh8w-oCxJ6apE7lmtYXWyG2GwQmyEKsxHkWxgR2XyWuq4/s1600/purse.jpg" width=500><br /><br />BEHIND THE SCENES: I didn't dream up this exact design all at once. Here's the practice clutch and sketches I played with for hours on end:<br /><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9o70fP2UEFcW-PVQCzsA2fnKrYXzLct0WvCsfkUOLADYqRBSokexBV1otn9s2yYdtunDEYQLlSHA3Z_FJYWIYBg6K9sxhNjk8NWCOTFfSQgGYfvyiTW_zrG1XzPulcDpx_2e2r3WzPKsS/" width=500><br /> <br />Be sure to check out my other projects!<br />If you make one, feel free to post a photo on the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/September-Girls-Do-So-Much/137235596352386" target="_blank">September Girls Do So Much fan page</a>!<br /><br />DIY #14<br />♥ I worked really hard on this tutorial. It took a long time to prepare.<br />I wrote out these instructions and took the photos.<br />So if you see this anywhere else, it's not the original.<br />7/17/11Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01687604440173563023noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5761048983608219964.post-7053229978403737442011-07-17T21:19:00.013-04:002011-07-17T21:41:48.631-04:00another bright flower in the yard<img src="http://cdn1.lookbook.nu/files/looks/large/2011/07/18/1414186_body2.jpg?1310951946" width=500><br /><!--BEGIN HYPE WIDGET--><script src="http://ajax.googleapis.com/ajax/libs/jquery/1.4.2/jquery.min.js" type="text/javascript"></script><script src="http://lookbook.nu/look/widget/2165629.js?include=hype&size=medium&style=button&align=left"></script><div id="hype_container_2165629"></div><!--END HYPE WIDGET--><br /><br /><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_loi9f0xKmK1qc3yl6o1_500.jpg" width=500><br /><a href="http://septembergirlsdosomuch.tumblr.com/post/7744000933" 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src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLc2kMTGFqLOCxdHE-u9pnYLzRk5KnfgM_ENrqQ5TB3ck2k3aVOrJQ3t8vv2SdJeMdnEX9WSh-9_hsim5s2qw0dRse6R-SiNx5dzlwbQKMpnfZTUqfsjT6ogiw0kAdKgN38Xj0wMXXNlpb/s400/body1.jpg"><br /><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ1r2cTQAR25gMbJxhZWXkivbDiWX7nv5HR3E3_cS5kB5n-xcUOSu9qVn7s1iHJUCUdSS90uPJheBYwa8XzvkW1VbOFx0lMuqKh8w-oCxJ6apE7lmtYXWyG2GwQmyEKsxHkWxgR2XyWuq4/s1600/purse.jpg" width=500>Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01687604440173563023noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5761048983608219964.post-65391084622597036242011-07-14T18:51:00.009-04:002011-07-14T19:07:48.350-04:00Tie-Dye Summer 2011: Day One<img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW48QBtwPq3m9Y4jxFpFBooI64cplH3496qUpLRPa1JUzgvlsi-k90A0pI0s23Dosu0sT98R9EtzjUEVB9mPyIudhDJUUSzAzunupME2quQ6LRxGLCACjj53llYExjKVZBDbO9sICOIQEc/s1600/all_1_web_a.jpg" width=500><br><br /><img 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own!Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01687604440173563023noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5761048983608219964.post-13063181794565605972011-07-02T14:57:00.003-04:002011-07-03T12:41:59.755-04:00First Same-Day Blog, hahaI packed my bag and picked my outfit the last night, to maximize efficiency. Charlotte and I got on the Intercity at 8:55 AM. Yes, I actually have the ability to wake up early enough to do so. Waking up for a routine is not nearly as exciting as waking up for chocolate! We had to stand for part of the ride, as the train was very full. We ate our respective packed breakfasts quite successfully, despite having to deal with people swishing past us frequently. We kept laughing at the open mouth sleeping passenger behind us, so that perked us up. A not half-bad looking gentleman gave up his seat for us about midway through the ride. We greatly appreciated it, and we both really liked the detailing on his trousers, but didn't mention it.<br /><br />Staring at the signs as we rolled in, we pushed and shoved our way off at Brussels Central Station. Wandering down the hill and wondering what we were looking at, we found a cafe near an outdoor market. People slowly milled in, tourists are always fun to watch. The coffee was not my favorite but the food soon improved. We continued wandering, and throughout the day I had freshly fried french fries by a man clearly dedicated to his work and a chewy (Belgian!) waffle with sugary strawberries and powdered sugar.<br /><br />The center was almost too much to take in. I adored absorbing the architecture and patterns, and having a good long look at the dressed up Mannequin Pis. We stopped at a jewelry shop with lots of rings on display, cleverly attached to a table with chains and washers, so you could try them on without theft. However, this really was a food day! Mostly, a sweet day, literally and slangularly. Some shops offered free samples, which is definitely a good idea, as good samples usually result in a sale. I was given a marvelous cone shaped jelly candy, and later, a small square of wonderful chocolate.<br /><br />We got seats for the ride home, munched a bit, and I reconnected with Rotterdam by photographing graffiti through the window before we arrived at Rotterdam Centraal again. It was a solid 10 hour day out.<br /><br />I still can't get over the fact that it is possible to hop on a train right in town, and in 2 hours, be in a new country. To simplify hours of thoughts I've had: I've learned a lot living in Europe but, for the next few years, I'd like to think of it as a vacation destination. There is a big difference between living and visiting. My time here has made me appreciate home, the comforts, and the familiarities which allow me to pursue my dreams. And, I like the idea of Europe remaining a magical place.<br /><br /><img src="http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/268904_1410262296707_1236960617_31153919_3972843_n.jpg" width="80%"><br />people waiting for the ol' 8:55am train<br /><br /><img src="http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/264748_1410260816670_1236960617_31153906_2804691_n.jpg" width="80%"><br />cafe view<br /><br /><img src="http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/259931_1410260456661_1236960617_31153903_3489309_n.jpg" width="80%"><br />some old friends<br /><br /><img src="http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/265193_1410253976499_1236960617_31153844_7144997_n.jpg" width="80%"><br />where the chocolate and lace hangs out<br /><br /><img src="http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/267587_1410259816645_1236960617_31153897_6755013_n.jpg" width="80%"><br />great image<br /><br /><img src="http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/270264_1410258216605_1236960617_31153883_1526022_n.jpg" width="80%"><br />I love handpainted letters<br /><br /><img src="http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/259986_1410257416585_1236960617_31153876_5971657_n.jpg" width="80%"><br />buildings in the center of town<br /><br /><img src="http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/268798_1410256336558_1236960617_31153866_7759502_n.jpg" width="80%"><br />jelly cone candy<br /><br /><img src="http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/261498_1410256176554_1236960617_31153864_931807_n.jpg" width="80%"><br />crazy candy shop<br /><br /><img src="http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/267634_1410255976549_1236960617_31153862_153187_n.jpg" width="80%"><br />Beth and the little guy who saved the town<br /><br /><img src="http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/261848_1410255696542_1236960617_31153859_4984731_n.jpg" width="80%"><br />necklace inspiration<br /><br /><img src="http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/270008_1410254176504_1236960617_31153846_4914459_n.jpg" width="80%"><br /><br /><img src="http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/270390_1410253776494_1236960617_31153842_1955786_n.jpg" width="80%"><br /><br /><img src="http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/260092_1410253616490_1236960617_31153840_2284936_n.jpg" width="80%"><br />giant green parking cone, no big deal<br /><br /><img src="http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/268913_1410252896472_1236960617_31153834_5494202_n.jpg" width="80%"><br />huge vending machine!<br /><br /><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lnm8c3Lyow1qc3yl6o1_500.jpg" width="80%"><br />the outfit, had to add a sweater<br /><br /><img src="http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/259953_1410251896447_1236960617_31153825_1723369_n.jpg" width="80%"><br />the loot<br /><br /><img src="http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/262023_1410252696467_1236960617_31153832_8335671_n.jpg" width="80%"><br /><br /><img src="http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/262063_1410252096452_1236960617_31153827_8071698_n.jpg" width="80%"><br /><br /><img src="http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/271083_1410252016450_1236960617_31153826_7269974_n.jpg" width="80%"><br />my favorite designBethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01687604440173563023noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5761048983608219964.post-72829499565934625152011-06-04T17:37:00.005-04:002011-07-14T09:22:49.739-04:00DIY: imperfectly perfect tiedye<img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTBePGemwP3gDxK8xEQbpmWH6RA4R2bdgXhBYlD_xZWbv-q7SgJjz8YMi1ND6KbY4amBDhaSDMuH1eAsPMVhUkIQtxShkwfHpErHJ0gicfUYg_-j_fCM_yjigg-5x4X0MC5dphOXpgbYw/s1600/kneesockreallife_swim1b.jpg" height="400" width="400"><br /><br />IMPERFECTLY PERFECT TIEDYE<br />m e d i u m ][ chunks of time over 2-3 days<br />cost: $25+<br />shop at: your house, a craft store, online, clothing stores<br />read: the instructions once though before you get started<br /> <br />This is going to be an big compilation of advice, and less of a step by step tutorial.<br />It's a big project, so consider gathering your friends up to do this one, you can split the costs & it's a really great way to spend a few afternoons.<br /> <br />Why do I know so much about such a hippie-associated craft? I took a class in HS, we did this for a month. I'm kind of a pro? x)<br /> <br />SUPPLIES<br /> <br />- Procion MX dye<br />- Bag of Soda Ash<br />- Squirt Bottles (around 5-10 is ideal)<br />You can learn about & buy all of the above here:<br />http://www.dickblick.com/products/procion-mx-fiber-reactive-cold-water-dye/<br />Or call your local craft stores & ask about it<br />Be sure to read all the labels + mixing details.<br /> <br />- rubber gloves<br />- bag of rubber bands<br />- bucket or tub (metal, plastic, whatever you can find)<br />- measuring pitchers, like you use for cooking, that are ok to get dirty<br />- Sink or outdoor hose you're allowed to get messy by<br />- hot water<br />- cold water<br />- open area to work (yard, pavement, classroom…)<br />- clean plastic garbage or grocery bags<br />- masking tape & marker<br />- washing machine/dryer/whatever you usually use<br /> <br />- 85-100% white cotton items you want to dye & decorate<br />(tees, tanks, dresses, the list is endless! just check the item's info tag before buying & dying. buy a few, once you're into this, you want to make MORE)<br /> <br />ATTITUDE<br /> <br />If you're obsessive over details, mellow out. I'm a detail-oriented graphic design student, so I can relate. Don't worry, this is going to be rad.<br /> <br />The best tie dye happens when you just relax and GO FOR IT. That's what makes it fun, and awesome. You can't talk to the materials and be like "omg be perfect! why aren't you doing what I exactly pictured? waHHH!" They don't listen.<br /> <br />Dye does wonderful things while you aren't looking, and in turn, makes you look talented with next to no effort.<br /> <br />COLOR CHOICE & DIRECTION<br /> <br />At $3 a container, you probably can't buy 50zillion colors of dye powder. That's ok! Hopefully in kindergarten they taught you that colors mix to make other colors. That's still true, for those of you that haven't checked recently.<br /> <br />$10 color budget? Get a blue, yellow, and reddish-pink or red. You can't go wrong. Those three colors will make a wide range and keep all of your friends happy.<br /> <br />A little more to spend? Each of you can pick out an additional color that you're in love with.<br /> <br />Before finalizing your color choices, think of what sort of item you had in mind.<br />Do you want a traditional million-color hippie tee?<br />An edgy dark skirt?<br />Or a tone-on tone celebrity dolman?<br /> <br />Picture what you want & say to yourself, what colors are in it?<br />Those are the colors you should buy.<br /> <br />More colors looks youthful, whereas a few colors looks more refined.<br /> <br />BE WARY OF & USE MINIMAL BLACK DYE. IT OVERPOWERS OTHER COLORS ALMOST INSTANTLY. If you're going to use it, build up squirt by squirt and keep an eye on it. It's not chill like the other hues. x)<br /> <br /><br />FOLDING/RUBBERBANDING TECHNIQUES + SCHEDULE<br /> <br />Basically, rubberbands make sections,<br />and in each section, between 2 rubberbands,<br />is where you put the dye.<br /> <br />2 or more colors of dye is do-able, but keep it basic for your first go round.<br />Get a feel for the materials and results, then go crazy!<br /> <br />In general, I find that putting more dye than you think you need is the way to make sure you totally saturate your item.<br /> <br />Here is a great guide for different ways to band things up, consider printing it out:<br />http://www.prochemical.com/directions/Folding.htm<br /> <br />You can apply these basic techniques all over complex items, ie, swirls on the hood + main part of a sweatshirt, and stripes on the sleeves.<br /> <br />As far as scheduling goes, I suggest doing this over 2 or 3 days, and build up your confidence.<br />Day 1: "what the heck are we doing, everyone?" "ohh, that does this…"<br />Day 2: "wow THAT CAME OUT COOL. let's do that, but do this too…"<br />Day 3: "we're old pros. do thisthisthis. bam"<br /> <br />THE ACTUAL PROCESS<br /> <br />Def def def look over instructions on the materials, for water/material ratios, and toxicity warnings. x)<br /> <br />PART 1<br /> <br />1. mix the soda ash + hot water in a big bucket or tub. soak all of your cotton items in there for at least 30 minutes. remember how your day camp shirts faded after like, 3 days? this will prep the fabric + make colors last longer wash after wash.<br /> <br />2. while you're waiting, put on gloves + mix a little dye powder with cold water in a measuring pitcher. mix it up, and use a funnel to pour it into a squirt bottle. clean everything & repeat for the next bottle. you can mix different colors together before you put it in the squirt bottle. get your range ready!<br /> <br />3. take off your gloves, and with clean hands, or new gloves, ring out the salt water of your items. rubberband up each of your items.<br /> <br />4. put your dye-gloves back on, and apply dye with the squirt bottles onto your items.<br /> <br />5. once you're done putting on all the colors you want, keep the rubberbands on it and wrap up each item individually (things like a set of socks can stay together, haha) in a piece of plastic bag, and masking tape it shut, wrapping it around, or whatever you feel seals it. write your name on it if you're in a big group.<br /> <br />6. ok this is the hard part. once all your items are dyed + wrapped + marked, you gotta wait. ideally, 12-24 hours. this gives the color lots of time to seep into the fabric + stay put.<br /> <br />PART 2<br /> <br />7. after 12-24 hours, unwrap one item at a time near a sink or hose. this is your first chance to go "OOOH, AHHH, AWEEESOME!" run the item through cold water until the water runs clear and no more dye runs off with the water. repeat for each item (including the oohs and ahhs! haha)<br /> <br />8. let your items dry outside a bit, to make them mobile. then, take them home, and for the first wash, wash everything individually, with detergent as usual. (again, 2 socks can be washed together, haha) dry in the dryer. every wash after that? they can go in with your usual bright clothing. the color is set.<br /> <br />9. still not satisfied with one of your items? work with it again, dye some more, going over the colors that are still there! keep messing with it, it's worth a shot.<br /> <br />10. repeat until you run out of things to dye, or run out of dye.<br /><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAgCeo2-ykAciFINlSknkcGRJmEo1XR5F7MQB3CxrrAEaS0RbZKkL-HavE1G6ZWET8mSMogbVG5MSvCfeXH7sjgEQc9kUHxPwFK39Qj59eyKx8WMvhH2mwlr_Yey8uT80c-k_ZZS0RAcA/s1600/kneesockreallife_pants5.jpg" height="400" width="400"><br /> <br />This guide is helpful if you're interested in dying your own shirt to make a doodle tee like mine.<br /> <br />Have a photo of something you want to dye-copy, and need color advice? PM me, I'll try to help. (:<br /> <br />be sure to check out my other projects!<br /> <br />♥ I worked really hard on this set. It took a long time to prepare.<br />Big thanks to the websites I linked to, and one of my high school art teachers.<br />I wrote out these instructions.<br />So if you see this anywhere else, it's not the original.<br />9/2/10Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01687604440173563023noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5761048983608219964.post-56750740239406656802011-04-04T14:57:00.005-04:002011-04-04T15:07:43.397-04:00yes your blueness<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lj56ddtVmv1qc3yl6o1_500.jpg"><br /><a href="http://septembergirlsdosomuch.tumblr.com/post/4344154982">http://septembergirlsdosomuch.tumblr.com/post/4344154982</a><br /><br /><!--BEGIN HYPE WIDGET--><script src="http://ajax.googleapis.com/ajax/libs/jquery/1.4.2/jquery.min.js" type="text/javascript"></script><script src="http://lookbook.nu/look/widget/1759916.js?include=hype&size=medium&style=button&align=left"></script><div id="hype_container_1759916"></div><!--END HYPE WIDGET--><br /><br /><img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lj55ukaBaL1qc3yl6o1_500.jpg"><br /><a href="http://septembergirlsdosomuch.tumblr.com/post/4343922826">http://septembergirlsdosomuch.tumblr.com/post/4343922826</a>Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01687604440173563023noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5761048983608219964.post-91952337216741086612011-03-20T16:05:00.004-04:002011-07-03T08:26:02.267-04:00Spring Break28 February – 4 March<br />5 days, 4 nights<br /><br />Spring Break in Florence was marvelous, for many reasons. I was lucky enough to have two friends to go with, Charlotte and Callum! I still can’t believe we pulled it off, guys. We just went, easy as that. Bought the plane tickets and booked the hostel just days before our departure, and it didn’t cost an arm and a leg. <br /><br />The trip had unpleasant moments, from struggling to find the hostel the first night, to forcing ourselves to get up early nearly every morning. <br /><br />However, the positives clearly outweighed the negatives, and the negatives are just funny stories now. We managed to find a free tour the morning of our first full day, and started to untangle the curvy streets of Florence. On Wednesday, we only waited 20 minutes in line at the Uffizi; I’d heard horror stories about waiting six hours! The following day, the security guard at the Galleria dell’Accademia recognized us from the Uffizi, and let us go right in even when the metal detector beeped. We were on our best behavior, and people were polite for the most part, apart from the occasional bump on the sidewalk or uppity shopkeeper. <br /><br />As I walked around those museums I heard echoes of my freshman year art history professors, and I wished they were right there next to me to make sure I didn’t miss anything. I could picture it. ‘Dumbledore’ was talking slowly and descriptively, spelling out nearly ever word. Sunyal was jumping and yelling and waving his hands, shoving my shoulder when tears of exhausted joy started creeping out the corners of my eyes. <br /><br />The first thing I got excited about was a piece by Giotto. There were so many of Mary and Baby Jesus, and I had a great time comparing compositions and guessing which ones were done first, then looking at the years. I guess something from freshman year stuck, because I guessed pretty well!<br /><br />I gave Botticelli’s Venus plenty of attention, and looked for process inspiration in a large sketch by Michelangelo. You could always tell which paintings were the most famous, as they were behind glass. After a certain point I didn’t care whether I’d remember all the titles or not, I focused on soaking up the details and colors in real life. You can always Wikipedia things later. There was a marvelous room with white and gold detailing on the ceiling. <br /><br />I laughed when I realized one of my favorite rooms was the Dutch painting room. All the way to Italy and it’s clear I picked the right place to study abroad. I also enjoyed studying the different ‘accessories’ statues stood near to, ever so casually, trying to convince the viewer they didn’t need to lean on anything to hold themselves up. That stump/draped cloth is there for a reason, marble buddy. I see it.<br /><br />I think I gave the statue of Laocoon and His Sons the most attention. I recognized it and spent a lot of time with it, gawking from different angles. I could almost feel what it felt like to push away a huge snake. The snake has a very amusing face, which I hadn’t noticed before.<br /><br />Another surprise was the gravestone display. I’m pretty sure they were gravestones, I was a bit distracted by the writing on them. Most people walked by them; I imagine this is due to the location near the restrooms. I swear I’m not trying to behave like this, it just happens. I squatted down and crab-legged along, so close to them, so tempted to trace the letters with my fingers. (There was no buzzer system, and no guard around, but I still didn’t. Getting arrested is not on my to do list, even if it’s for type’s sake. Still, close call.) It was amazing to see such early engravings of the letters we know today, serifs and all. Most were dated from early A.D., some B.C. I remembered my Typography I professor explaining that serifs came about because the engraver’s chisel needed somewhere to start from. <br /><br />I had a lot of time at the Uffizi, so looped around quite a bit and revisited my favorites. <br /><br />The next day at the Galleria dell’Accademia was mostly about Michelangelo’s David. There was also a section about the history of instruments, and one interactive feature, a musical water dish. One person rubbed the handles, to create sound in the water basin, and if you touched the person’s arm, you could feel the vibrations.<br /><br />We wandered the room near the entrance, looking at paintings, as I danced around my friends eagerly, going on about wanting to see ‘Dave’. It wasn’t the first thing we saw as we walked in, so I worried we hadn’t found it. Then I turned a corner and looked up. Found it. I wasn’t expecting to be as stunned as I was. I’d seen photos but you can’t absorb how tall it is until you see it. There he stood, planning his next move. We all know he defeated Goliath, but from this interpretation of that moment, it seems he was very unsure. His base was surrounded by glass. We wondered how many people tried to jump the fence every year, and again, I decided it wasn’t worth the risk. I walked around him several times, stopping by whenever we passed the hall again. As we finally headed to the exit, I heard a youngster ask his parents, “Why is he naked?!” and I laughed and my awe subsided. <br /><br />What goes well with marvelous art? Marvelous food. Over the course of five days, we had pizza, pasta, bread, bruschetta, sandwiches, lasagna, fresh tomatoes, basil, pastries, espresso, and scoop after scoop of gelato. If I could eat it all again, I would, including my scary moment when I realized ordering pasta with prawns meant getting something with the eyes still on! <br /><br />Thursday was my day to explore the leather markets. I was exhausted after about two hours. A lot of the sellers were outgoing, yelling and cracking jokes. (Some of the shoppers in the market were asking for it…) One man ran a lit lighter along the edge of a bag to show me it was real leather. Another pointed to my boots and called me Lady Gaga, insisting that he had a leather jacket that matched, that I could have for free, as his family cracked up. I laughed and ran off. I talked to one quiet young salesman who had just started working in the market. He made a lot of what he sold, journals and bracelets, and his uncle dyed the paper for some of the pretty marbled covers. Being connected to your work and knowing your customer must be satisfying. <br /><br />I ended up buying a red belt from a saleswoman who never yelled, ahahah.<br /><br />Our hostel was surprisingly nice, and we had a balcony with a lovely view of the tip of the Duomo. Sometimes in the morning I’d stand out there and watch the cats wander the rooftops. Charlotte and I tried to sit out one night but it was too cold!<br /><br />By the time we left the fast cars and endless tiny streets were no longer a threat, it seemed a pity to leave when we felt we’d figured it all out. Things definitely stuck with us, we kept saying “Ciao” and “Gratzia” to shop clerks, even when we arrived back in Rotterdam.<br /><br /><img src="http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/188303_1284677957177_1236960617_31062614_633835_n.jpg" width="80%"><br /><br />Excitedly sitting on the FYRA (high-speed train) from Rotterdam to Schiphol<br /><br /><img src="http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/190312_1284678517191_1236960617_31062618_1403384_n.jpg" width="80%"><br /><br />Our lovely hostel<br /><br /><img src="http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/200586_1284678837199_1236960617_31062620_4008405_n.jpg" width="80%"><br /><br /><img src="http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/195913_1284679037204_1236960617_31062621_3011891_n.jpg" width="80%"><br /><br />Our balcony view at night, and, day...<br /><br /><img src="http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/196385_1284679317211_1236960617_31062623_5535186_n.jpg" width="80%"><br /><br /><img src="http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/197597_1284679597218_1236960617_31062625_5811888_n.jpg" width="80%"><br /><br /><img src="http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/190560_1284679917226_1236960617_31062627_7441569_n.jpg" width="80%"><br /><br /><img src="http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/188564_1284680317236_1236960617_31062629_2324833_n.jpg" width="80%"><br /><br />The sights...<br /><br /><img src="http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/197332_1284680597243_1236960617_31062631_635543_n.jpg" width="80%"><br /><br /><img src="http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/189605_1284680837249_1236960617_31062633_1821055_n.jpg" width="80%"><br /><br /><img src="http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/196503_1284681117256_1236960617_31062636_853031_n.jpg" width="80%"><br /><br /><img src="http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/197228_1284681357262_1236960617_31062638_2949889_n.jpg" width="80%"><br /><br /><img src="http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/190491_1284681597268_1236960617_31062640_2924736_n.jpg" width="80%"><br /><br /><img src="http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/197305_1284682237284_1236960617_31062644_221601_n.jpg" width="80%"><br /><br />So adorable together!<br /><br /><img src="http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/195866_1284682557292_1236960617_31062646_4931727_n.jpg" width="80%"><br /><br />Do not knock on heaven's door, Ghiberti the competition winner will be mad<br /><br /><img src="http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/199870_1284683037304_1236960617_31062649_7306432_n.jpg" width="80%"><br /><br /><img src="http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/197273_1284683277310_1236960617_31062652_1468225_n.jpg" width="80%"><br /><br />Hi, Dante!<br /><br /><img src="http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/199252_1284683957327_1236960617_31062655_6225166_n.jpg" width="80%"><br /><br /><img src="http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/198033_1284684117331_1236960617_31062657_261042_n.jpg" width="80%"><br /><br /><img src="http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/200532_1284684357337_1236960617_31062659_7855891_n.jpg" width="80%"><br /><br /><img src="http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/189752_1284684637344_1236960617_31062661_260384_n.jpg" width="80%"><br /><br /><img src="http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/198087_1284684917351_1236960617_31062663_2706261_n.jpg" width="80%"><br /><br /><img src="http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/188741_1284685277360_1236960617_31062665_6694047_n.jpg" width="80%"><br /><br />Real Italian Espresso!Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01687604440173563023noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5761048983608219964.post-20425900808074511052011-03-05T17:47:00.013-05:002011-07-03T08:25:53.899-04:00Early Impressions of RotterdamTravel Day<br /><br />My final morning at my house was not as restful as it had been during the rest of my winter break. Granted, it was not frantic like other departures I’ve had. I’m hoping that’s because I’ve grown up. <br /><br />I made tea but there was hardly time to drink it, here I was, up and dressed at 10am, when I was usually still curled up under a comforter, humorously contemplating what my next semester would be like and dreaming up future projects. My mom and I tried to check my bags early online, only to be told to call a number, only to hear that I had to check in at the airport, since my trip was more than sixty days. Way more. Preparing for the worst, or maybe looking for an escape route, I thought they were going to question me about not having a VVR yet. A few more days and a delayed flight wouldn’t be the end of the world…<br /><br />My dad got his car unstuck from the piled up snow at work, and arrived at the house to play the role of ever so important driver. The car ride to the airport passed like any other, but we parked and they walked me in, instead of the usual curb drop off. You know something is different when we pay to park at the airport. Check-in at the United counter was problem free, aside from my Dad and I fumbling and laughing with the passport scanner. It pays to be early, you get bonuses like laughter, instead of anxiety. <br /><br />My bags were stickered and checked, the scanner staff had no issues with the box of tacks or xacto knives in my pencil case, tucked in the outside pocket of the suitcase next to the tape. I was in ‘nothing is stopping me’ mode, ready to whip out my AIB ID and say “Hey, it’s ok, I’m an art student!” Staples for basic class projects, scary to some, but oddly comforting to me. I picked up my backpack and camera, and tried not to rush to the security line. <br /><br />We stopped near the dividers. I’m terrible at goodbyes. I don’t remember what we said exactly but I hugged my dad, as he told me how much he loved me. Then my mom, and she didn’t say anything. I thought that was strange but then I felt a wave of energy and we both rolled out a low cry. More words were exchanged but my brain put up a mixture of sadness followed by a defensive eraser. They told me to wave after I got through security. <br /><br />There was no line. It was like the airport forces had decided to make this easy for me. I stood behind a pair of kids, heading somewhere warm, no jackets in sight. I handed the inspector at the podium my passport and ticket. She had a sarcastic look on her face, (like the character from Scrubs season 9) as she looked at my red face. In less than five seconds time I was all set, grabbing bins and tossing in my jacket, boots, hat, separating my laptop from my bag, like I’d seen heaps of business travelers since the nineties do it, when laptops actually had some poundage. I hopped in the spot in front of the metal detector, striped socks sliding, for once not thinking about the bassist from Spinal Tap in this situation. I was waved through and collected my things, reassembling like a pro. <br /><br />I’d have been really mad with myself had I missed the wave, I nearly did in a rush, but didn’t. I kept it prompt and confident as the guards saw my parents wave, then saw my imaginary dust. Imaginary dust turned into a very real half cry as I sat down at the gate.<br /><br />I talked with JV on Facebook and left lots of spazzy ‘these socks came from nowhere!’ style (she knows what I’m saying here) messages for Becca, trying to talk through the tears. My mood lightened and I tried really hard not to make fun of the two groups of sorority girls heading to a conference in DC, who had increased the volume at the gate within seconds. I was reminded of the mission trip I took to Arizona, where our crew was the loudest at various gates, playing cards and cracking jokes. Good times at age 16. I realized that not every sorogirl was as cool as my friend, Heather. I tuned out after they started talking about how fat their legs looked in the photos they were taking. I picked up reading material and a waterbottle for the plane ride, then waited in line to board.<br /><br />The flight to DC was a breeze, I sat next to a maybe 20-something guy with a beard. Got off the plane, right onto the pavement, had an Almost Famous moment, and promptly decided it was time for one last Dunkin Donuts sandwich. 99 cent hash browns, you will be missed, but not that missed. I sat at my gate, C27, which I had eagerly written on my wrist while the DC pilot announced it onboard. I compared the gaggle of people at this gate to the gate at Bradley. Some similar business type people, but sprinkles of different languages here and there.<br /><br />The plane was huge, and to my total joy, half empty. Now do you see why it felt like the airport was patting me on the back? I hear flights to Amsterdam are always packed. I had two cushy seats to myself for the whole shortened to six and a half hour ride, courtesy of tail winds. I watched two movies and zoned in and out as the clock ticked later. One was about Boston, reminding me of my friends, and then making me jumpy when I thought I saw part of AIB on screen, haha. The other had Zach Gallafanafis in it, who really does play the same amusing character all the time. (I still can’t say his name, Sarah!) I want to see him and Jack Black in the same film, I bet I could predict the plot and mouth the lines on the car ride to the theater. I laughed and slept and thought about a million things, picking at airline food and trying not to toss any cookies when the plane hit turbulence. I wish it had been light out, it would have been fun to see the Atlantic from that height for so long. <br /><br />It neared midnight, or 6am, Amsterdam time. The flight crew prepared for landing and I started telling myself that a new airport isn’t that scary. Everything I need is right there. Passport check, baggage, customs, train, DONE. No deadlines pulling the hair on the back of my neck.<br /><br />I got off the plane with everyone else, and we walked and walked and walked. I was happy to follow a group. The passport checker at the window I picked was being trained, he fumbled out a question and I replied with a fumbly answer. (“ask where they’re going”) “….oh! uh, where you going?” “Here, err, ahh, Rotterdam. Study.” What a pair of rookies. I’m pretty sure I was in the Europe only passport line. I felt like I got away with a lot that day.<br /><br />I didn’t have to wait long for my bags, and loaded up a cart. I couldn’t tell if I was weak or the cart had a sticky wheel. I stared at the train ticket machine, realizing how tired I was. Someone cut me in line, I didn’t say anything, I was trying to remember the station I needed to get to. He turned and said something quickly in Dutch, all I saw were his polite eyes as I fumbled again, “I…don’t…ahh, I don’t speak here, English…” and he changed like it was no big deal. “You were first? In line?” I told him it was fine, still pondering stations, and wondering if I look Dutch. I got to the machine and mashed the buttons. There were options I didn’t recognize, so all the practice with the out of date online demo didn’t prep me after all. (Sorry, Mom. We tried!) I pushed my cart out through customs. I found the train area and still felt clueless. I found the info desk, which kindly directed me to the ticket desk. The ticket lady had no time for my nonsense. I get it, people on the other side of the window (or plates, in my case) can be really ridiculous. I told her I needed a ticket to Rotterdam BlAAAaaaghhkkk, forgetting to edit how I said it. Extra a’s still make me laugh, as much as I wish they didn’t. “Rotterdam Black, 11.20” she said. She saw my US credit card and debit card and started explaining the microchip system. I know about RFIDs, lady, I just wish someone told me earlier. Mildly cheesed due to sheer tiredness, I handed over cash. She printed me a timetable and said “Leaves at 7:27.” I turned and looked at my watch, which was on the :27. I nearly freaked and had a Spongebob in Rock Bottom moment, then I remembered my watch was 10 minutes fast. I paused. ONLY TEN MINUTES TO FIND THE PLATFORM!!<br /><br />Standing at the top of the down escalator to platform 5-6, at 1:20 am Eastern Time, I clutched my bags, staring at my feet. Hover my boot over the moving step, bring it back, hover, back, hover, back. It felt like I spent five minutes perched there, trying to figure out balance. No one behind me to watch me dance, thank goodness. I finally tricked myself into catching it, catching myself on the way down. Mini gasping on shaking legs on the tile platform, I debated asking for help. I turned away from the sketchy guy, and asked a woman if she spoke English, trying to be polite, forgetting nearly everyone does. She smiled and said yes, and she and her boyfriend helped me decode the schedule. He cracked a joke about her not knowing the expression ‘change train’ and I felt very much alone. Luckily, the young couple silently made sure I shared a car with them.<br /><br />The woman and I talked a bit, mostly just smiling. I was excited now, and anxious to change trains and get on with the last chunk of my ride. 20 minutes later I jumped and lugged onto platform 9b, after spotting it out the window. The trains in the Netherlands have buttons to open and close the doors manually…brilliant, right? Give people a little credit to help themselves and you’ll save a bundle on energy. Don’t worry, T, I still love you, and I never get tired of saying ‘Braintreetren,braintreetrean’. I thanked the couple and waited on the platform, glancing around but mostly watching for the train in the slowly rising sunlight. I got on and snagged a seat similar to what I had stood next to in the last car. I stared at the paint-marker graffiti that read “ILL” and then out the window.<br /><br />[That’s all I wrote before I fell asleep again at the hostel]<br /><br /><img src="http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/200720_1278511643023_1236960617_31049698_5455480_n.jpg" width="80%"><br /><br />The Cube Houses, where I stayed the first two nights<br /><br /><img src="http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/185718_1278512083034_1236960617_31049702_3155619_n.jpg" width="80%"><br /><br /><img src="http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/183461_1278511883029_1236960617_31049700_4044327_n.jpg" width="80%"><br /><br /><img src="http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/183704_1278511763026_1236960617_31049699_2021801_n.jpg" width="80%"><br /><br />My room's windows<br /><br /><img src="http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/197671_1278515283114_1236960617_31049724_4237981_n.jpg" width="80%"><br /><br />Bed was a little hard but the cool slanted walls made up for it<br /><br /><img src="http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/189540_1278515443118_1236960617_31049726_6147526_n.jpg" width="80%"><br /><br /><img src="http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/199646_1278515763126_1236960617_31049728_4195752_n.jpg" width="80%"><br /><br /><img src="http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/189806_1278516523145_1236960617_31049735_801126_n.jpg" width="80%"><br /><br /><img src="http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/189990_1278516643148_1236960617_31049736_5402988_n.jpg" width="80%"><br /><br /><img src="http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/188945_1278512003032_1236960617_31049701_3194183_n.jpg" width="80%"><br /><br /><img src="http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/200726_1278512563046_1236960617_31049706_2192284_n.jpg" width="80%"><br /><br />Installation art rod that goes 'through' the WDKA main building<br /><br /><img src="http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/183578_1278512403042_1236960617_31049705_6926253_n.jpg" width="80%"><br /><br />School and area near school<br /><br /><img src="http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/188816_1278512883054_1236960617_31049709_8350542_n.jpg" width="80%"><br /><br /><img src="http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/189765_1278513083059_1236960617_31049710_1182753_n.jpg" width="80%"><br /><br /><img src="http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/196880_1278513323065_1236960617_31049712_1773296_n.jpg" width="80%">Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01687604440173563023noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5761048983608219964.post-17769216124820151222011-02-27T17:34:00.001-05:002011-02-27T17:34:39.347-05:00American Eagle Contest<div><div style="position:relative;width:400px;height:400px;"><!-- Begin Image --><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/spring_break_style_with_american/set?.embedder=128368&.mid=embed&id=28664750"><img width="400" alt="Spring Break Style with American Eagle Outfitters" src="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/img-set/BQcDAAAAAwoDanBnAAAABC5vdXQKFkROSHdIb0pBNEJHU19CU0w1YWN5TVEAAAACaWQKAWUAAAAEc2l6ZQ.jpg" title="Spring Break Style with American Eagle Outfitters" height="400" border="0" force="1" /></a><!-- End Image --></div><!-- Begin Title --><br/><small><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/spring_break_style_with_american/set?.embedder=128368&.mid=embed&id=28664750">Spring Break Style with American Eagle Outfitters</a> by <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/profile?.embedder=128368&.mid=embed&id=128368">kneesock</a> on <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/">Polyvore.com</a></small><!-- End Title --></div><!-- Begin Items --><div style="padding-top:16px;font-size:0.75em"><p style="clear:both;margin:0em;padding:0px"><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=128368&.mid=embed-imagelist&id=28758652"><img width="50" align="left" hspace="4" src="http://cf2.polyvoreimg.com/thing.28758652.s.jpg" style="border:1px solid #cccccc;margin:0 8px 8px 0;padding:2px;background-color:#ffffff;" height="50" force="1" /></a><div style="margin-bottom:8px"><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=128368&.mid=embed-imagelist&id=28758652">American Eagle Outfitters lace top</a><br/>$40 - 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