Thrifty Find: Børn Boots

This thrifty find is a true accomplishment. I bought these Børn boots from St. Vincent de Paul of Jackson for $9.99.

Børn is a quality product. The manufacturer uses an old European method of hand-stitching on their boots and shoes.

The boots are perfect for skirts as well as skinny jeans. And they are super comfortable!

The original price of these leather boots was $140; the price I paid was a steal! I cannot believe they were my size!

Thrifty Finds: Vintage Luggage

I originally bought this vintage travel case to sell in my etsy, Silverblayze Supplies and Vintage. 

But as the case sat in my room I pondered the possibilities; I love the compact size, and it is such an amiable blue. 

It is perfect for storing books, needles and yarn. I could use it to tote a craft project. Or I can use it for a display at a craft show.

So, I took my case out of my shop. 

What a great thrifty find!

Pew Bow Tutorial

After I saw the price of tulle bows ($7.99 for one bow!), I decided to buy tulle and make them myself.

I made two sizes: large bows to hang on the church pews and small bows to attach to a tulle garland. I based my project on the Pew Bows and a Bow Tutorial from Jill Rule & Co.. 

This project requires a ruler, corkboard (or thick foam), pins and tulle. I recommend T pins; sewing pins bend too easily.

I placed two pins 15 inches (7 inches for the smaller bows) apart. Then I wrapped the tulle around the pins approximately 10 times. 

I cut a piece of tulle about 5 inches long. I wrapped it around the loops and tied a knot.

After I tied the knot, I pulled the loops into fluffy bows. 

The bows were an easy project that only took a couple hours. I recommend this project to the indie and/or frugal bride.

If you liked these tulle pew bows, you will also like the DIY Pom Poms on Once Wed's site.