I combined it with an ivory lace shirt underneath. I don't know why I decided that....I think I was trying to figure out a way to wear the lace shirt. =P I have a pink one in the exact same style. I sometimes buy the same pieces in several colors. >_<
I thrifted this brand new purse from Goodwill for $6, and what amused me the most about it was the fact that it was made from candy wrappers!
This purse would retail for over $50 on Etsy, and though I would like to make one myself, I recognize all the time and effort this would take, plus, I don't eat candy, so it would be difficult to collect that many wrappers. Maybe I'd used Flamin' Hot Cheetos bags. Mmmm. =P Anyway, most of all, I lack the skills to make this!
Dress - Thrifted
Lace Shirt - Target
Belt - H&M
Necklace - Gifted
Shoes - Sears
Purse - Thrifted
So, over the weekend, specifically Saturday, the hubby and I played badminton for almost 2 hours. I had a Groupon for a full day of playing at a facility dedicated to badminton. I don't know if badminton counts as a "sport", but it's the only "sport" I am decent at and actually willing to participate in. Hahaha. Anyway, with just under 2 hours of play time, even after 2 days, I am still sore all over! Sooooooooo out-of-shape! >_< But, we've decided that we will go once a week, since we had so much fun! It might just be my only form of exercise for the week. =P For shame!
Also, I had the hubby help me carve this:
It's a turtle watermelon! I got to use the melon-baller again! It's not often I get to use that sucker. =P This watermelon came with an assortment of other fruit and veggie goodies from my local CSA. Hooray for locally grown produce!! =D
a purse made out of candywrapper! a turtle made out of watermelons! crafty galore! love it! What kind of candy wrapper has such a nice shiny black exterior? amazing!
ReplyDeleteI love that lace top that you have on - it's beautiful. I really want one like that but I'm a teenager without much money! <3
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Lovely! I can totally relate on the height "issue" ;) Love that color! And that turtle pretty much rocks too ;)
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Kristine
http://jandmseyecandy.blogspot.com/2011/06/what-i-wore-wednesday-k-2.html
That candy wrapper purse is so cute! It looks so very intricate - I wonder how long it takes to make one?
ReplyDeleteThat is THE best watermelon I have ever seen. It's amazing.
ReplyDeleteCandy wrappers? That's so cool.
ReplyDeleteAnd the turtle-watermelon is the cutest.
@Olyvia - I actually have no idea what type of wrappers these are. The only clue I could see is "TAC" and a letter "P". The lettering for the wrappers appear all over inside of the purse, but it's just plain black on the outside. >_< I'd probably have to take it apart to find out for sure! And, we both know if I were to do that, I would never be able to put it back together! Hahaha. =P
ReplyDelete@Nemo - Thanks for stopping by. Lace tops can be affordable. It just depends where you go to find them! Good luck with that!
@Kristine @ JandMs Eye Candy - Hi Kristine! Thanks for stopping by!
@t - Thanks!
@SewPetiteGal - Yes, intricate is indeed the word! I bet it took hours upon hours! (Or, maybe that would just be if *I* attempted something like this, in which case it would be days and days!)
@aki! - Thanks! It's pretty neat! You should try it, as it would certainly be a crowd-pleaser!
@Indie.Tea - Thanks! Looks like you are used to making much more intricate things though! =D
Super fun dress, and super fun shoes. And oh how I love the watermelon turtle!!!!!! It's perfect.
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