2014 decluttering thread (part 3)

115K

Vest top with bleach down the front (no idea how I did that!) - bin or recycling.
Shed knocked down - tip.
Old cat bed - tip.
Candle holders - charity shop or glass recycling.

:T

suzeesu2000

115K wrote: »

Vest top with bleach down the front (no idea how I did that!) - bin or recycling.
Shed knocked down - tip.
Old cat bed - tip.
Candle holders - charity shop or glass recycling.

:T

Can you not "refashion" your vest? I spilt bleach on a T-shirt which I loved, fitted nice. I lay the top on a dustbin sack in the garden and squirted all over with bleach. Looks brilliant now and I still wear it loads.

You can also paint onto fabric using bleach - paint words or shapes or a specific design.

Well done on getting rid of so much - bet you can see the difference with the shed gone! :T

115K

suzeesu2000 wrote: »

Can you not "refashion" your vest? I spilt bleach on a T-shirt which I loved, fitted nice. I lay the top on a dustbin sack in the garden and squirted all over with bleach. Looks brilliant now and I still wear it loads.

I could dye it with Dylon I suppose, I've done that a few times and it's worked well.:)

suzeesu2000

115K wrote: »

I could dye it with Dylon I suppose, I've done that a few times and it's worked well.:)

depending on the fabric you absolutely could. If you wanted a really jazzy design you could always "paint" the parts you dont want dyed with wax (Batik) and then cold water dye garments. I love doing stuff like this as you end up with a totally unique garment - definite that no one else will have the same!!

AlwaysHappy

Thanks for the inspiration suzeesu2000 - and wow, I've just noticed your signature - that is some decluttering!!!
Well, I've managed another 5 today (plus lots of paperwork shredded) so feel like I've accomplished something, and now my bedside cabinet is almost pristine - there's only a book and a coaster on it so am pleased with the result there - would love my bedroom to be like a 5* hotel as oppose the hovel it normally is - baby steps eh?
171. pants - bin
172. hairspray - bin
173. frizz relief - bin
174. pencils - bin
175. pens - bin
Its a long way to my destination but I'm on the journey.

pixtotts

33. Old school football boots - ebay
34. Ugly bag - ebay
35. Ugly vintage dress - ebay
36. Clutch bag - ebay
37. Cream eyeshadow - ebay

anyone notice a pattern? :P
I'm having a make up clear out tonight, I'm being ruthless!! using this blog post as guidance (loosely... some things I think will last longer, but I'm drowning in the stuff here!) - http://www.nouvelledaily.com/blog/posts/2013/april/spring-clean-your-makeup-bag/
I need a shoe clear out too but if I chuck all the ones with holes/tatty/have stretched so they don't fit... I'll have none left but the big problem is I can't find any I like in the shops either!!!
x

dizzy_lizzie

suzeesu2000 wrote: »

Can you not "refashion" your vest? I spilt bleach on a T-shirt which I loved, fitted nice. I lay the top on a dustbin sack in the garden and squirted all over with bleach. Looks brilliant now and I still wear it loads. :T

That's why I love this thread...always thinking
Recycled lots of craft magazines yesterday. Took out the pages that I wanted first and kept just a few magazines. Slowly but surely I'll get there.

suzeesu2000

pixtotts wrote: »

I need a shoe clear out too but if I chuck all the ones with holes/tatty/have stretched so they don't fit... I'll have none left but the big problem is I can't find any I like in the shops either!!!
x

Be ruthless; look at every pair and ask yourself
1. When did i last wear these?
2. Do I have another pair I could use instead (ie - colour/style/to match that particular handbag)?
3. Are they tatty? What would you think if you saw someone wearing shoes in the same state?
4. Do I really want people to see me wearing these?:eek:

Once you have binned them you will feel better.

Alternatively, If you cannot bear to part with them, make them servicable again. Give them a good thorough clean, reheel & sole, Touch up any damage with paint (yes you can paint shoes). The advantage of this method is that you dont need to buy any more!!:rotfl:

And, on the make up front, remember the golden rule (especially with anything you wear on /near your eyes) open for six months and then the bin! Without exception!

PenguinOfDeath

Rounded a couple more things up for Ebay selling, plus a couple of tops for the CS bag that are in less than perfect condition. Chucked an emery board out as it's falling apart, does anyone need to carry 3 of them round in their bag?!

I got a letter off the CS I donate to this week telling me they've raised £13.12 so far from the products I've donated, every little helps I guess

jlhmd666

Hi. Hope you don't mind me stopping by

My house needs a major declutter there is just so much stuff everywhere. I'm going to make a start with the kitchen / diner and go one room at a time. Tomorrow I will be clearing the kitchen bookcase of everything that shouldn't be there. It's going to be a slow process but hopefully this thread can spur me on