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The Great Clothing ID of 2022 - Bratz and Others

Welcome again!Last time we had a look at Barbie clothing I had ID'd. Now we have a few others! Seems this girl was also into some Bratz!So what I did is I brought up the Bratz Wiki and looked at every. single. Bratz. doll ever made....ever. Since I was sick and didn't have any energy to do anything else except open my eyes and roll over in bed once in a while, this seemed like the perfect thing to do. And I was able to ID quite a few of them! So let's get to it!We'll start with this jacket from the 2003 Wintertime Wonderland Cloe. Makes it easy when there are tags.  These pants are from a fashion pack,...

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Collecting Vintage Music Pin-back Buttons

A “Disco Still Sucks” button from 1980. (I am a proud disco fan and wholeheartedly disagree with this button!) Pin-back buttons have been a part of our culture for the past 125 years. You probably associate pin-back buttons with elections, sports, and social rights protests. However, if you Google “What’s the most valuable button?” you’ll find that the answer is a button from 1789 created to celebrate George Washington’s inauguration. It sold for $225,000. But what about music buttons—the buttons created by bands, artists, and record companies to promote albums and tours? When I was in graduate school earning my master’s degree in Library and Information Science, I worked as a remote summer intern for the Busy Beaver Button Museum....

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Spring Outfit Ideas – What To Wear – Spring Into Spring!

Before you know it spring weather will be here. Now, it’s time to talk about what to wear this spring. Along with sharing some outfit ideas for spring! Affiliate links may be included in the post. By clicking the links for qualifying purchases we earn a small commission. This is at no additional cost to you. Spring Outfit Ideas Casual spring outfit ideas and what to wear for spring. These casual styles are right on trend for spring! Enjoy these everyday looks for stepping outdoors, heading to the cafe, baseball games, or… What’s new at Jane for spring! Cute Sweatshirts for spring are perfect for layering until it warms up. Here comes the sun! Distressed Skinny Jeans are a must....

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How to Make a Vintage Button Heart Frame

How to Make a Vintage Button Heart Frame! Learn how to make a vintage button heart in an ornate frame. Pull out those old vintage buttons in the cookie tin and turn them into a beautiful piece of decor for the home. Gather a few supplies from around the house or take a trip to the dollar store to get the necessary items for this craft. It's a great handmade gift, perfect decor for Valentines day or year round, and can be done as a kids craft project too!  I love the combination of old and new.  Rustic and polished.  Those polar opposites make the perfect pairs.  This button art is sparkly and vintage...with rustic burlap and a gilded frame!  ...

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How to Upcycle a Shirt and Make a Tote Bag – Free Pattern

Upcycle a shirt is to take an old shirt of any kind and make it into something new. This is my favorite type of recycling because you get more than one thing out of just one product. Some examples of upcycling are turning the fabric into pillows or pencil cases,  and you can even use the sleeves to patch other clothes! I’ll show you how to turn an old shirt into a purse and a Tote bag in this article. I love all the details you find in clothes: the tiny buttons, pleats, and seams. I wanted to develop a way to use those details to give some thrift shirts a new life. So I designed two purse patterns that...

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