Thursday, March 31, 2011

Get A Life...

is exactly what you should tell me after reading this Post!!!
You see, it all started when I bought these two "Dick and Jane" paper suitcases at separate times last year. I looked and looked for the middle-sized one...to no avail.
So I did what every other non-obsessed person would do...... I took the biggest suitcase (below) down to the copy center and made several color copies of it.
Wow! That's what I call desperate!! Or...we could call it a few other things...but let's not.
I recently found the perfect middle-sized suitcase at Ross, but the dresses had to go.
The rest of the insanity went as follows:






Ahhh...Now I can sleep again! J/K (I promise). But it sure makes me smile : )

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44 comments:

  1. AnonymousMarch 31, 2011 at 5:33 AM

    Too stinken cute!!! You are so smart...come to think of it,those would go great with the Dick and Jane big books that I have....♥

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  2. GARAGE SALE GALMarch 31, 2011 at 5:35 AM

    You did a great job! When the thought comes to mind..the project must get done! Perfect!
    Warmly,
    deb

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  3. Lewaina@cliffsideranchMarch 31, 2011 at 5:58 AM

    Hey ML! Get a Life!
    (and you can do it at my house lol
    Too stinkin cute is right!
    I love the way your mind works!
    Enjoy
    Mercy
    BTW...little sister's fb for old ladies is fun!...fb for old ladies...did you see my eyes roll? hehehe

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  4. Busy Bee SuzMarch 31, 2011 at 6:58 AM

    I can't believe you went through all that trouble...but then again, I can believe it. It (they) LOOK adorable!!!

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  5. ~Lavender Dreamer~March 31, 2011 at 6:59 AM

    OH MY! I love this! I have a few of these little suitcases...I may need to look and see if they need a change! Great idea! ♥ You are so smart! ♥

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  6. AngelaMarch 31, 2011 at 7:15 AM

    Well the obsessive (I mean detailed person) I am had to click the pics to enlarge them and get a closer look. I adore what you did (and would have done the same thing too,.lol)

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  7. ★Carol★March 31, 2011 at 7:27 AM

    WOW, this is proof that you can do anything when you set your mind to it! It looks perfect!

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  8. OutofmymindMarch 31, 2011 at 7:55 AM

    WAY ADORABLE!!! Love it. Thanx for shring

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  9. GRAMSMarch 31, 2011 at 8:07 AM

    Those are absolutely precious. Best job of overdoing I've seen in a long time. Where did you find the originals? I "need" those for my "Sleep Over Room"

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  10. UnknownMarch 31, 2011 at 8:18 AM

    Mary Lou, This post is so you, it just makes me giggle! There isn't anything you can't make over! I so loved your post about your daughter's Old Lady Blog. Just as cute as can be, I must tell my TSG about it as she is also quite the fashionista! Love your spring banner! Such fun! Elizabeth

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  11. SandyMarch 31, 2011 at 8:24 AM

    Hello...
    I found you over at my daughters blog...Lollygag-Inn and came to visit. I think your suitcases are darling...sounds like you HAD to have it. I know the obsession. It can drive us crazy, can't it. You did a fantastic job...WOW...
    Have a wonderful week.
    xoso Sandy O

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  12. Glenda/MidSouthMarch 31, 2011 at 8:29 AM

    Love it !!! You did a great job!
    I have one of those paper suitcases just sitting on a bookcase - may need to find a use for it other than just collecting dust.
    Enjoy your day.

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  13. Diane MarsMarch 31, 2011 at 8:32 AM

    Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment... and to help me better understand my Million Dollar Question.. I do appreciate your lovely comment about my work and I believe it has to do with the economy. Here 1 gallon of unleaded gas is $4.00 ouch! So more people are feeling the crunch in their pocketbook. I just love how you figured out a way to get that middle suitcase, genius and very patient I might add. xoxox, Diane

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  14. LizMarch 31, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    Yep, I'd say you're obsessed. But I once did something similar for a board game so I'm not sure I can talk.

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  15. AnonymousMarch 31, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    Oh my goodness, this is too funny... my husband's grandma found that exact same midsize one at the Goodwill while I was pregnant and sent it to us for our little man. I need the other two!!!!!

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  16. StaceyMarch 31, 2011 at 10:08 AM

    Oh my!!!... those are just too darn cute! I love Dick and Jane! You did a beautiful job on recovering your little suitcase! The match is PERFECT!! Thanks for visiting me and commenting on my Duckie Blocks... it is so exciting to make new friends!
    ~Stacey @Lollygag-Inn~

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  17. DevonayMarch 31, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    Those are fabulous! I think you did a great job! Now I want some!

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  18. NanEMarch 31, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    Obsessed? I think not! A girl has to have cute, matching little suitcases, sounds like a priority to me! :) Those are so cute and you did a fab job on your revamp, Nan

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  19. UnknownMarch 31, 2011 at 11:54 AM

    ML...You are amazing!!!! NO one would ever know that you didn't buy this this way! I love your answer to the problem!!!! Thanks for the sweet comment...:) Sandy

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  20. EMarch 31, 2011 at 11:56 AM

    I don't think anyone here will tell you to "get a life" ... girl this IS the LIFE !! I started to giggle the min I started reading I knew where you were headed ! Great job they are so stink'n cute. E in TN

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  21. Scrap for JoyMarch 31, 2011 at 2:19 PM

    You are too clever for words! When you can't find what you want you just invent it...that's having a life for sure! Always love to see what you're up to. Loved seeing Sara's blog and her adorable pictures. She needs to be a stylist...what an eye for fashion she has.
    xoxo
    Joyce

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  22. JoyceMarch 31, 2011 at 3:20 PM

    Super idea. I have a few that I was going to toss but now I think I will just a redo on them.
    Joyce

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  23. Sara SHOEmakerMarch 31, 2011 at 4:54 PM

    this isn't called insane it's called BRILLIANT! way to use your resources, Mom! I love this cheap alternative. You're too funny.
    love you!

    www.makersofshoes.blogspot.com

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  24. vivianMarch 31, 2011 at 7:03 PM

    ahhh! A woman after my own heart! I get obsessed like that ALL THE TIME!!! It doesnt take much! its like that elephant I just made. I seriously laid awake two nights thinking about how I was going to make him and what he should look like!!
    your box turned out perfect!
    have a great weekend!
    vivian

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  25. MimiMarch 31, 2011 at 10:15 PM

    HI!!!
    MY MOUTH is still opened to the floor!!!ALL I CAN SAY IS WOW--DOUBLE WOW!!!
    you amaze me!!!
    I love those suitcases!!!So unbelievable what you did!!!
    I will be calling you the next time I have a dilemma I cannot figure out!!!
    Hugs,
    jamie

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  26. A Bee In My Bonnet - Leslie AnneApril 1, 2011 at 12:16 AM

    LOL, you are brilliant! And you did a great job - congratulations! My mind would not have even considered the idea! Leslie Anne

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  27. GrandmaBevApril 1, 2011 at 2:55 AM

    Wow, you did a great job on your suitcase.

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  28. UnknownApril 1, 2011 at 5:58 AM

    Where there is a will, there is a way and you found it! Clap, clap...you are so fun. Some days I just want to go back in time and see Spot Run! Smiling and wishing I was having coffee with you on my patio this morning...a loving fun thought.

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  29. LauraApril 1, 2011 at 6:27 AM

    Wow!
    You did a wonderful job, they are so cute :) We just love the print.

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  30. Scrappi SandiApril 1, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    Oh I can sooo identify! Sometimes these things just HAVE to be done!! Looks fabulous!! :)

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  31. Mimi SueApril 1, 2011 at 9:37 PM

    Hahahaha! I NEVER would do something like that! OK maybe never. It surely did turn out cute. Where there's a will, there's a way! Have a great conference weekend. Mimi

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  32. People Who Know Me Would Say:April 2, 2011 at 3:32 AM

    Yowza - you are toooo, tooooo clever, Martha MacGyver!!!!

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  33. SueLovesCherriesApril 3, 2011 at 1:20 PM

    I wouldn't say "get a life", because this is your life! And I'd do the same thing if I thought of it!

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  34. AnonymousApril 5, 2011 at 7:31 AM

    Awesome job!! Change the title to Dick and Jane suitcase tutorial and I bet you'd get a zillion hits from other strange ladies like us! :)

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  35. marieApril 5, 2011 at 5:29 PM

    Absolutely perfect! You are a genius!

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  36. mysteryhistorymomApril 8, 2011 at 6:07 AM

    I love that you made your dream come true! These are precious! Love Dick and Jane and this is such a unique little vignette. You are amazing, Sweets! Lori

    Your daughter is precious! You certainly are the cutest pair!;)

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  37. CosmoGirl CarlaApril 13, 2011 at 4:35 PM

    Now, I don't think that's strange at all, M.L.!!!! I'd say it's quite genious. LOL I would have been the same way - not resting until I could complete the look the way I'd envisioned it.

    What are you storing in them, BTW?

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  38. Brooke R. HarperApril 22, 2011 at 3:21 PM

    Wow! You are amazing!

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  39. Yarni Gras!April 25, 2011 at 8:59 AM

    I grew up with Dick and Jane too....my obsession was the fabric...both my kids had Dick and Jane sheets once I was done...love it....such memories. Your suitcases are da bomb!

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  40. Delightful OrderMay 20, 2011 at 7:08 PM

    This is so great! I'd love, if you linked to my Delightfully Inspiring Thursday Party, which is going on right now.

    http://delightfulorder.blogspot.com/2011/05/delightfully-inspiring-thursday-party_18.html

    Hope to see you there,
    DaNita

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  41. Delightful OrderMay 25, 2011 at 9:20 PM

    Hey there! I featured this today at my party. Drop on by and grab my button, if you'd like.

    http://delightfulorder.blogspot.com/2011/05/delightfully-inspiring-thursday-party_25.html

    DaNita

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  42. PatriceMay 26, 2011 at 6:13 AM

    Those are so, so sweet! I want some too!

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  43. Lisa @ MMTMay 26, 2011 at 9:32 AM

    So cute!! I love them :)

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  44. BargainFunMay 27, 2011 at 5:09 PM

    Great Job < I really want that paper!! I have a couple suitcases dying for a makeover wonder if you could scan us a copy? New follower hope you'll stop by www.bargainfun.net

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