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from bargain belt to beautiful headband. {a little sugar.}

August 8, 2012 by Sara Garcia Filed Under: a little sugar., a wicked good idea., i call a do-over., SugarScout Leave a Comment

How many times have you walked by the thrift store rack of belts and seen 25 little girls d-ring belt cast offs hanging there?

Let me hit that for you, LOTS.

Well, and it’s no surprise.  If you’re like us, just getting the clean outfit ON, and in reasonably unwrinkled condition is a miracle all on it’s own.  Procuring a matching belt is not high on the priority list.

Until……….

you consider what you can do with these little 50 cent prizes.

Step by Step:

1.  Book those bargain belts.  Grosgrain, canvas, woven…….you pick.

2.  Decide what type of headband works best for you or your little.  Hard band.  Elastic.  Tie.

3.  Unless you want to use the D ring as a design element, remove it, or any other waist fastener.  We keep all of them, you never know what the next up cycle will bring.

4.  Many belts are double thickness already.  Use this primo opportunity to do LESS work.  Slide your hard band, elastic, or extra length tie between the layers with the right length for the head you’re fitting.

5.  Stability.  Headbands are dead in the water if you don’t want to wear them because they don’t provide optimum function.  Here are some tools that we use to make them more functional.

– apply soft or hard Velcro to hold them in place on the interior side of the band.

– apply a strip of hot glue to give it some grab.

– add a few thread loops inside to insert bobby pins for extra hold.

6.  We don’t discriminate when it comes to hair pretties (cocktails are another story).  If you’re belt find is too small for a headband, make a barrette, hair clip, book mark, purse handle or anything else that requires a little kapow.

7.  Next time you’re thrifting………..book these cheap finds.  You won’t regret it.  They’re easy to hang on to because they don’t take up a lot of room.  Plus, they are also perfect for gift wrapping.

Special thanks to the following folks from whom we borrowed their photography expertise.  You’re awesome.
http://italiangirlingeorgia.blogspot.com/2009/01/winter-wardrobe-blues-no-more.html
http://www.alittleknickknack.com/2010/11/ribbon-belts-with-d-ring.html
http://www.marthastewart.com/275134/handmade-gifts-for-her/@center/307035/santas-workshop
http://www.etsy.com/listing/85547553/preppy-belt-pink-and-green-floral-fabric
http://ballstonarts-craftsmarket.blogspot.com/2012/06/froggy-pants-creations-july-14th.html
http://craftycupboard.blogspot.com/2011/01/d-ring-belts.html
http://www.iloveitallwithmonikawright.com/2011/06/grosgrain-ribbon-belt-tutorial.html
http://travelingwithbaby.wordpress.com/2009/05/15/reversible-ribbon-headbands/
http://www.etsy.com/listing/86340780/ribbon-headband-kids-headband-polka-dot
http://www.missprissstyle.com/item/Head-Wraps-Zinnia/769/c76
http://i-really-should-be-cleaning.blogspot.com/2011/09/birthday-giveaway-for-alex.html

just for the record. {a wicked good idea}

June 14, 2012 by Sara Garcia Filed Under: a fine piece of furniture., a wicked good idea., SugarScout, Uncategorized Leave a Comment

Brilliant Job Rachel from A Beautiful Mess Blog

 

We owe today’s wicked goodness to Rachel from http://abeautifulmess.typepad.com/

This caster clad beauty is industrious indeed.  She made it to hold vintage vinyl, but the options are endless as to where you choose to book this project in your crib.

She was not only the brainchild, but was willing to share the process for the rest of us.

As for sugarSCOUT, we loved crates long before we “ran” into Rachel, but this only makes our love grow deeper.  Check out the sugarSHOPPE to find some crates of your own.  Additionally, we have lots of these babes on hand to fit the project you’re dreaming of that aren’t listed yet.  They’re just waiting in the queue for their turn in the spotlight.

Take these girls, for instance, they’re ready for a trip down Industrial Crafty Lane.

Aqua Dairy Crate from sugarSCOUT

 

Book them at sugarSCOUT on Etsy.  Use the code SUGARSCOUT15 for 15% off your entire purchase for our blog viewers.  If you have questions on how to make this or other projects happen, feel free to email us at inquiries@sugarSCOUT.com

See you there & happy scouting.

 

Industrial Metal Crate from sugarSCOUT

 

 

from mundane to Mod. {i call a do-over}

June 11, 2012 by Sara Garcia Filed Under: a wicked good idea., i call a do-over., SugarScout Leave a Comment

This is a page out of the pre-sugarSCOUT archives.  And while the home grown photos aren’t as sexy we’d like, the result is still one of our faves.

OK, raise your hand if you have an ugly stair runner in your house…….waiting, waiting……..ok, now, what if we told you that you have the super power to solve that problem?  Right, some of you are echoing our early sugarSCOUT sentiments.  Is there such a thing as a cute stair runner pattern?  Hmmmm.  And if there is……do I have to hold a lemonade stand to pay for it……….every day for a year?

Specimen.  Classic Menard’s Victorian style stair runner.  And really, not to be a snob or anything, it’s not all that bad.  In someone’s home other than mine.  It’s just not my thing.  To dark and burgundy doesn’t trip my trigger.  At least not in this application.  Cost effective, yes.  Most ready made stair runners are not that expensive and are easily replaceable.

But we started to thinking, there has to be an option to less slippery stairs that is affordable and outside the 7+ odd choices that reside at Lowes, Home Depot, and Menard’s.  Don’t get me wrong, I love these places and have made many friends of those employees, but every source has it’s design limitations.

So we went to one of our fave scouting venues, Overstock.com.  And the options were endless.

-measure the length of your stairs and the width your runner will need to be.

-choose a style of carpet you like that is available in a large enough size to fit your dimensions.

-find a local rug showroom that can cut and rebind carpet, give them your dimensions, and have it finished it off.

Now your’re ready to replace your runner.

The biggest challenge.  The thickness of the new carpet, will no doubt be thicker than a standard runner.  Plus, it’s going to wear better and be more comfy on your tootsies…….Minus, it’s takes some good Moxie to work the carpet under the stair rods.

Drumroll please………

(but squint your eyes to ignore the poor photograph)

We hope you love it.  We do.

DIY concrete planters {a wicked good idea.}

June 7, 2012 by Sara Garcia Filed Under: a wicked good idea., SugarScout Leave a Comment

~ CONCRETE PLANTERS ~

We love the mix of rough and modern….now if we could just figure out how to keep a plant alive for more than a week.

Find the full DIY tutorial at RadMegan

customized View Masters {a wicked good idea.}

May 24, 2012 by Sara Garcia Filed Under: a wicked good idea., SugarScout Leave a Comment

What’s not to love?  Well…maybe the price. Other than that small detail, this is {a wicked good idea.}

The View Master is a total throw back & now the disks can be customized with your own personal photos.  They would make a darling gift or a wonderful keepsake.   Even better, a “Save the Date” or wedding invite would be super fun.Pinterest

 Image 3D

smart shutters round-up {a wicked good idea.}

May 17, 2012 by Sara Garcia Filed Under: a wicked good idea., SugarScout Leave a Comment

We love these creative ideas to repurpose vintage shutters.  So smart, so clever, so wicked good.All images found via Pinterest

it’s chore TIME {a little sugar & a wicked good idea.}

May 10, 2012 by Sara Garcia Filed Under: a little sugar., a wicked good idea., SugarScout 1 Comment

Our kids know the drill.  Make your bed.  Brush your teeth.  Put away your laundry.  Pick up your toys.  Feed the dog.  Do your homework.  Set the table. And on and on and on.  Although they know what their chores are, reminders are needed quite often.  When we saw this great idea from Rachel at Smile & Wave, we began the hunt for a vintage time card holder.

Start by taking quick & easy snapshots of the chores you would like completed each day.  After they’re printed, glue the images onto thick paper or cardboard.  Each day, the chores are spread out in the card holder & as your {little sugar} completes the task, that card can be moved to the DONE slot.

If you’d like to start your hunt for the perfect vintage time card holder, here’s a good place to begin.

Find a great industrial green piece for only $20 at PocketFullOfHeirloom on Etsy

A bit of a splurge at $54 but it’s REALLY good….at HavenVintage on Etsy

we’re outdoorsy….{a wicked good idea.}

May 3, 2012 by Sara Garcia Filed Under: a wicked good idea., SugarScout Leave a Comment

We’re outdoorsy…in that we like getting drunk on patios.  We’re not going to lie.  It’s true & not even part of the {wicked good idea} we’re presenting to you today.

It’s that time of year when the weather gives us the urge to sit outside and enjoy a cocktail or two.  Once you have your great glassware all set for your patio party, you might just want to add some funky coasters to the mix…in comes the {wicked good idea.}

Below you’ll find three DIY tutorials for custom coasters.  They’d be fun for you or would make an excellent gift.

cork coaster DIY found via fellowfellow

Instagram coaster DIY found via Foam

painted tile coaster DIY found via Design That Inspires

Glasses can be found at UrbanOutfitters 2 for $10.  Book it.

bringing back the armoire. {a wicked good idea.}

April 12, 2012 by Sara Garcia Filed Under: a wicked good idea., SugarScout Leave a Comment

We love solutions….simple, everyday solutions to make life a little easier.  In the 80’s & 90’s, everything seemed to be bigger…..hair, clothing & especially our television sets.  Stashing those large TV sets was a trick & many set out to buy an armoire.  Two decades later, you can walk into any local thrift store & you’ll likely find multiple abandoned armoire units looking sad & rejected.

Now that the sleeker, sexier flat screens have been invited into most homes, the armoire is left in the dust.  Bummer for the armoire but lucky for the thrifty, crafty, solution seeking folks like us.  If you’re short on space snag yourself an old armoire and turn that beauty into a seriously sweet solution.  Book it.

an instant home office

a baking cabinet

a whatnot-accessories cabineta hidden cocktail bar

all images found via Pinterest & Better Homes & Gardens

get CREATIVE on the stairs {a wicked good idea.}

March 29, 2012 by Sara Garcia Filed Under: a wicked good idea., SugarScout Leave a Comment

The stairs can be a place where homeowners tend to get a little stuck….a bit boring.  Not the folks that own these sweet cribs where they’ve used wallpaper, paint, color and even yardsticks.

pinterestMelanie Turner InteriorsThe Estate of ThingsFerm LivingFunky Junk Interiors

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