The Unexpected

I love making recycled things.  I love that we are extending the life of things that otherwise would be wasted.  I love being able to create what I want without spending huge amounts of money or resources.

When Hannah and I started Pretty Stinkin' Green we wanted to share creative ideas, use recycled materials, have an online shop and blog, and participate in local shows.  We have had a blast together  (even though we live 400 miles apart) doing all of this.

What I didn't expect was to be touched by so many wonderful people.  A few weeks ago a friend had a "skirt party".  She invited friends to come and bring their own t-shirts to have made into skirts.    Something special happened as each person unveiled their stash of old shirts.  Stories began to pour out of each bag along with the t-shirts. There were stories of races ran and trails hiked.  Stories of careers started, colleges attended,  and concerts enjoyed.  Stories of first dates, marriages, and children's favorite cartoon characters.  I didn't even realize until the party was over and the sewing began what a wonderfully unexpected event it was.

 I love that the stories will continue to be told as the skirts travel and experience new adventures.
 Maybe we should be calling our skirts "Pretty Stinkin' Story Skirts".

Event

I thought I would share a few pictures from a show we did last week.  The event was basically an Open House for several of us who have small businesses. 

I was more than thrilled at the reception that Pretty Stinkin' Green got from those who attended the event.  Our t-skirts and burlap bags were a big hit.  So much so that I had to hit the serger right after to begin replenishing our stock for more upcoming events.  

A strong gusty wind kept us from setting up outside.  We all managed to fit nicely together inside My friend Nicole'shouse.      

 While these gals may look like professional models,  a couple of the shoppers even posed for me in their Pretty Stinkin' t-skirts.   Thanks Girls!                                                    

Fun Event

Pretty Stinkin' Green along with Thirty One Gifts, Party Lite, Arbonne, Goldswap, Pampered Chef, Silpada, Cards by Amber (and more),  will be displaying our wears at a gathering for women on Friday, June 25th.  Nicole Shoemaker has opened her house for the event. She lives on the west side of Traverse City.  If you can come and need the address please contact me.

We will have skirts, bags, scarves, and some smaller treasures scrounge through.  We can also take custom orders.  Wouldn't a Cherry Festival, Film Festival, or beach cover skirt be fun?

Oh, and how about a recycled coffee sack bag to carry your picnic supplies in? 

Hope to see you there!

More Stinkin' Skirts

Whoooo!  The serger has been humming away.  Our tshirt skirts have really taken off. . . oh, wait.  No one is taking anything off.  This is a family blog.  Sorry about that.  The skirts.   We will be posting some in the shop tomorrow.    Here is a sneak preview.

There are several more too.

We have several Pretty Stinkin' Green events coming up.  We will keep you posted as they approach.

Thanks for taking a peak.

pretty stinkin' back at it!

Hi friends!
Have you been wondering where we've been?

Well, it's spring/summer now, and that means we've both been itching to be outside rather than cooped up in our craft rooms! Please forgive us!

But, we're back at it...

Deb has been working on some AWESOME summer skirts! You MUST check THESE babies out! I promise you won't be disappointed! I've been wearing one almost every day!
You know why? Because they stretch nicely! And, they are super comfy!
Why would I want my skirt to stretch? Well, I think any woman is happy with a little stretch, right? But, I also am loving these skirts right now because of my growing belly!
Yep, that's right....if you follow my blog you've probably already read it, but Dustin and I are expecting our first baby in October! (part of my reason for being MIA lately!) We are SO excited! And let me tell you girls, these skirts make awesome maternity skirts! I just LOVE them! I've been wearing them to work, to church, to shop, to hoe my garden, cooking, cleaning...you name it! So, I've done the test, they rock!

I'm starting to make a mess of burlap again too...so, you'll start seeing some much loved burlap totes in the shop soon! I've been nearly sold out for a while now without much ambition to create more...but, now that I've got some of my energy back (that this growing baby keeps taking away from me!) I'll be making some more totes for the shop! I promise, you'll love them...and you'll want them all! Haha!
You know what I'm going to use one of these totes for? A diaper bag! Hehe! How fun will that be! I just love this hobby!

ya'all have a great night! You'll be seeing us around more...I promise!

Hannah