Terrific Thrifty Thursday #41 and #42

I skipped Terrific Thrifty Thursday last week, so I will feature 4 projects this week!

I was wondering how you made those big felt flowers and then I found a tutorial from The Crafting Chicks for a huge flower pillow! Aren't these big flowers amazing?

If you have a little extra patience, then you should consider making these Glittered Zigzag Earrings from Mintage Home.

How cute is this teacup pincushion from The Spotted Fox (guest posting on Punk Projects) ?

And what two bffs wouldn't like these puzzle piece necklaces from Speckless?

Do you have a project to share for a Terrific Thrifty Thursday? Then you can submit it to: mypassionsforfashions (at) yahoo (dot) ca I would love to hear from you! Please grab one of my buttons for your blog if you were featured!

Please come back tomorrow for a look at my yellow and black nail design! :)

~Ponytails~

Best Blog Design Award

I was given a blog award by Mary from Writers Block! Thank you so much, Mary! I didn't expect this!

The "Best Blog Design Award"! Yay!!! Can you tell that I'm excited?

I'm A Virtuous Blogger

Felicity at {Simple Elegance} gave me an award.

The "Virtuous Blogger Award"! Thank you, Felicity! You are so kind. :)

5 Fave Monday (#12)

This is the 12th 5 Fave Monday! Here are some things that I like.

1. My current nail design. I will post about it soon!

2. These cool shoes from Mod Cloth:

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I really like these. They would look great with so many outfits!

3. Something else pretty from ModCloth:

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I love the military look of this coat!

4. This purple belt:

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I love that it's purple and I love that it's woven.

5. This movie:

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I love this movie and I love the music! I would definitely recommend you watch this!

What do you like this week?

Sewing Sneak Peek

I am working on a sewing project involving purple, polka dots, and a white zipper. Here are some sneak peek pictures:

Can you guess what it will be?

I'm Stylish!

Isabella from Virtual Bookshelf gave me the "Stylish Blogger Award"!!! This is my first blog award! Thank you, Isabella!

To accept this award I need to:

1) Thank and link back to the person who awarded you this award 

 2) Share 7 things about yourself

 3) Award 15 or so, recently discovered great bloggers

4) Contact these bloggers and tell them about the award!

1) Thank you, Isabella! That was really nice of you! :)

 2) 7 things about myself:

1. I love scarves.

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2. I love vintage things. Clothing, hair, and more!

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3. I only listen to older music. I can't believe the awful lyrics in newer songs! :-P

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4. I don't like peas.

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5. I love to crochet, but I don't like knitting. (I always drop stitches!)

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6. I like learning about computers, cars, science, etc. with my Dad.

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7. I have a babysitting certificate and I love little kids.

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3) 15 bloggers? I'm going to do 5.
1. Elycia from ♥Elycia - Elycia's blog is a great mix of everything. She has a great sense of humor and has awesome drawing skills. :o) I enjoy reading her blog SO much!

2. Mary from Writers Block - Mary is a 13 year old girl who has a fun blog about her favourite things, writing, and more! Did I mention she has published books?

3. Polka Dot from (Life is too short not to) wear red shoes - I love Polka Dot's blog and I love her photography. I think we love almost all the same things. ;)

4. Care from Obsessively Stitching - Care has so many great tutorials on her blog it's crazy. She is great at sewing and loves tiny things!

5. Suzannah from Adventures in Dressmaking - Suzannah is an amazing seamstress. She is very talented and makes pretty clothing.

4) I'll contact them soon!

Thanks again, Isabella!

Oooh, Pretty!

Here are some pretty things!

 

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I do not like strapless, but I love the colour and the rest of the dress! Notice the right side of the dress. It's a nice touch! I would wear the bottom half as a skirt.

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I think this skirt would look good with a black cardigan and red or white tank top or shirt. Perfect for Spring or Easter!

The black cardigan:

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I think a black cardigan would be a nice addition to my closet. :) I like the one above!

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Hmmmm. I guess I'm thinking Spring. That's a good thing! I love the clusters of flowers!

What do you think is good spring wear?

A Favourite Quote

For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others; for beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness; and for poise, walk with the knowledge that you are never alone.

-Audrey Hepburn

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5 Fave Monday (#11)

Here is the 11th edition of 5 Fave Monday. Here are some things I like right now...

1. These nails:

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I'm pretty sure these are fake nails, but aren't they cool?

2. These houndstooth thing:

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I love the buttons, but I think this dress should be a bit longer.

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Houndstooth is so classy.

3. This skirt:

It's from Emilie Rebekah Designs. You can see details HERE. I love t-shirt skirts!

4. This movie:

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Okay, I haven't actually seen it yet, but I'm pretty sure it's awesome. It sounds great! What are your opinions?

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5. Your favourites:

Mary said...
My favorite things this week...poofy dresses, my pink flats w/ silver ribbon, crocheted things, and my blue necklace

That's it for now!

What have YOU been liking?

Terrific Thrifty Thursday #40

I would like to know how I have been doing this for 40 weeks??? Time has flown by SO quickly! I wonder if us bloggers will be blogging years and years from now! That would be very cool for me to see what I made when I was 12 and 13 when I'm older. :o) (sorry Terrific Thrifty Thursday is a little late!)

The first project is from Craftaholics Anonymous. She made t-shirt pom poms! Aren't they fun? They make me want to party. ;)

I think I might have to make these earrings from Creative Itch.

Monkey See, Monkey Do! has a cute tote bag tutorial!

Sweetie Pie Bakery has a great tutorial for candy heart pillows!

And that wraps up another Terrific Thrifty Thursday!

Do you have a project to share for a Terrific Thrifty Thursday? Then you can submit it to: mypassionsforfashions (at) yahoo (dot) ca I would love to hear from you! Please grab one of my buttons for your blog if you were featured!

Thanks for reading my blog!

Incredible Giveaway at: (Life is too Short Not to) Wear Red Shoes

Polka Dot is having an amazing, exciting giveaway at her awesome blog. There will be 26 winners! Yes, you read that right.

http://fashionandmodesty.blogspot.com/2011/01/huge-giveaway.html

Check it out.

5 Fave Monday (#10)

Ten weeks of 5 Fave Monday! I had thought about this before and I think since I have been doing 5 Fave Monday for 10 weeks, it would be fun to do! What is this? You leave your comments below with your favourite things this week and I'll post them along with you blogger name on the next 5 Fave Monday. Sound good? Great.

Now onto my favourites of the week:

1. My new coat. (showing you pictures soon!) I got a gift card for Christmas! :o)

2. This nail polish:

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Perfect for spring.

3. These pretty ruffled things:

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Am I boring you? I hope not! There are SO many pretty ruffled things. What do you think about the ones I highlighted?

 

4. This necklace:

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I love this!

5. This clutch:

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I ♥ the bow and the colour!

What have YOU been liking?