They Got Me

I have crossed over. To the dark side. I didn't want to do it. But I had to. I have been lured into the way of the CAPTCHA. I am so ashamed.

In case you're wondering what I'm talking about, I'll fill you in. You know those little annoying scrambled letters you're asked to type into the little box when you leave a comment on some blogs? Well, that's what a "captcha" is. They are one of my all-time pet peeves & I am so embarrassed to say that I am now a member of the Captcha Club.

I have also set my comments to be moderated because, for some reason, I have not been receiving email notices when lovely blog friends leave lovely comments. So now I am certain to receive the comments.

OK, now that all those bloggy shananigans are done being discussed, let me show you what WONDERFUL thrifty things I picked up today!!!! Look at that picnic table & chairs. I am positive they are vintage. As you can see, the skeleton of the umbrella is there, but it needs some clothes. Yikes! What a big project--but I am totally ready for it! The set needs a little scraping, sanding & prettiness, but I have been wanting a picnic set for a long time. It was one of those "right place...right time" moments. Goodwill for 48 bucks!

I also picked up this large heap of vintage fabric.

What I was REALLY looking for while thrifting was a vintage twin sheet. I joined Polka Dot Creations swap--which sounds SUPER DUPER fun!!!! The swap is called "The Summer Skirt Sheet Swap". All you do is find a twin sized sheet (which makes about 4 skirts), cut it up into 4 pieces, & send the pieces to 4 people. You'll get 4 different sheet pieces back to make 4 different fun summer skirts!!! (Or you can make yourself a skirt & send the remaining 3 pieces. However many sheet pieces you send is how many you'll get in return.) Click HERE to check Lisa's blog post about all the details & how to join. Cutoff to join is April 25th--THIS FRIDAY!!!

I have never made a skirt before, but Lisa has a tutorial & I'm ready to get my novice sewing butt in a sweet summer skirt!

I had no luck finding a nice vintage sheet this morning, so I'm off this afternoon to drag the girls to Value Village. I'm crossing my thrifty fingers!!