I was getting kind of sick of all the stash busting totes around here, so I decided I'd try my hand at making a wallet. I wanted something small, but long enough so I didn't have to fold up my bills. Not that I ever carry around a lot of cash. Anyway, I came up with the "skinny wallet". I figured, if I can't wear skinny jeans, at least I could have a skinny wallet. My pattern needs a little tweaking, but they came out pretty well. Only problem is that they don't eat up a lot of fabric. So, I guess I'll be back to more totes after all. Last week I found some amazing thrift store finds. They'll be making their way to eBay soon, so if you've got a doll fan on your hands, you might want to check them out. First, this new in box 18" doll bed, with storage compartment.
A retired Angelina Ballerina by American Girl Magnet Room. Still in the plastic!!
I looked it up on eBay the other day and someone was selling it for $99. I definitely won't be selling it for that! I'm not sure it even sold for that anyway. Finally a brand new American Girl puzzle set. 
Interestingly enough, there was 2 of every on of these things at the thrift store. I only got one of each because I figured, if they don't sell on eBay, I can just give it to my niece.I also found this cute little milk carrier on a quick visit to the thrift store yesterday. Perhaps it will be redecorated for an upcoming swap??
Now, I'm going to start some much needed housework. Hopefully.
what? housework? i need to do that too! love the wallet!
ReplyDeleteGreat thrifty finds, as always!! Wallets, what a great idea!! They turned out great Katie!
ReplyDeleteLove the wallet! I wish I could participate in your stash busting challenge, but I really don't have a stash to work through. Good luck with the housework. That's what I am supposed to be doing right now. Sigh...
ReplyDeleteoh! what nice finds! my daughter used to be really into angelina - she still pulls that stuff out occasionally - that room still in packaging will go high for sure.
ReplyDeleteone of these days i'll sign up for the stash-busting group - seriously!
Housework? Who needs housework? Fun is the name of the game...
ReplyDeleteLovely wallet, wonderful thrift finds.
Cute wallets! I'm too busy buying fabric to participate in a stash challenge. LOL! Hey, I'm at least getting my house cleaned up, too. And I am trying to keep pace with my buying.
ReplyDeleteLots of pretty treasures! Your skinny wallet is tres pretty :)
ReplyDeleteHi, I just discovered your blog from Heidijayhawk's blog. The challenge sounds like so much fun! I have only a two bedroom apt. and all my crafty stuff must fit in my closet! Yikes! Anyway, I would love to join the challenge. Especially since I just went to Michael Levine's $2 per pound loft yesterday so I am a bit overstocked at the moment. Starting right now...
ReplyDeleteThe wallets are cute.
ReplyDeleteGreat finds. The milk carrier is adorable.
ReplyDeleteI like the wallets!
ReplyDeleteThat milk carrier is so great!
Nice blog... I love the wallets! I'm actually going to make a mini-diaper tote (http://www.sleepingbaby.net/jan/Baby/dipecase.html) and attach a skinny wallet to the back of it... so I'll have everything I need at my fingertips! I'll have to let you know how it turns out. I need to make a quick trip to the fabric store though. After looking through my stash, I don't like anything well enough to carry it around with me.
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