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Your New Favorite Shirt

Better photos are coming soon, but I really wanted to show this one off and answer a few questions about my poncho shirts.



Sizing. My goal with these shirts is to make them so drapey and roomy that they will fit the most body types through just about everything. If you gain 15 pounds because hormones or pizza, this shirt has your back. If you get pregnant and gain 50+ pounds like I did every single time, it’s still going to be loose and drapey, although probably a little shorter. If you have that baby and choose to nurse them, it’s got you covered. Literally. If you like a little coverage while feeding your baby, this shirt will provide.

I list the measurements of these shirts flat on my website. This one is 42 inches from side seam to side seam flat. That means it has an 84 inch circumference.



The length is determined by the length of the original T-shirt and scarves. While they look adorable layered over a cami or with a little belly showing, I know not everyone likes that. I can totally add a coordinating piece of T-shirt to lengthen the middle front and back of one if you’d like.

Or, let me know your preferred length and colors and I will scour the thrift stores for a suitable shirt and scarf combo for you.

Or, and this option does make me a bit nervous, I can make a poncho shirt out of a t-shirt you send me. It only makes me nervous because WHAT IF MY WELL BEHAVED SEWING MACHINE DECIDES TO EAT SOMEONE’S SHIRT!!! I’m probably being a little paranoid. Also, I can do customs just because, not only for sizing issues.



Those custom options will only cost more if the material costs are significantly higher. That’s really only going to happen if I have to buy a brand new T-shirt or a fancy-pants brand T-shirt.

Finally, as I’ve previously mentioned, I do source my materials from local thrift stores. That makes every shirt unique and keeps clothing out of landfills. If that’s not your thing, you do you. 😘

Find all my upcycled clothing here: https://subearthancottage.com/product-category/upcycled-clothing/

If you’re interested in something like this shirt that I haven’t listed yet, please contact me about it.

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Boost Your New Year with these PDF Journals

Yoga Journal Cover

I just wanted to take a minute to let you know about my PDF printable or digital journals and planners. There’s currently ones for Fitness, Yoga, Reading and Meal planning. I should have a few more added by the end of the week. I also have a TON of sewing to do, so we’ll see how it goes.

Each planner is only $5 and can be used over and over again. 

 

Links to the eBooks and Printables section of the SubEarthan Cottage shop.

eBooks and Printables

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Holiday Shipping Deadlines, Bulk Soap Discount and a Coupon

Handmade soap

Holiday Shipping Deadlines

If you’re like me and still doing your holiday shopping, you’ll want to keep the shipping guidelines in mind. I currently only ship USPS. You can find the full USPS shipping deadline info here. https://www.usps.com/holiday/holiday-shipping-dates.htm

Here are the USPS shipping deadlines to arrive by December 25 for the lower 48 states:

  • USPS Ground Advantage® Service Dec. 17
  • First-Class Mail® Service Dec. 17
  • Priority Mail® Service Dec. 18
  • Priority Mail Express® Service2 Dec. 20

Alaska and Hawaii are mostly the same, but USPS Ground Advantage needs to ship a day earlier on December 16th. 

Anything overseas requires Priority Mail Express International® Service and needs shipped by December 16th. 

While I will pretty much ship until the last minute and do my best to get orders out by the next day, I can’t guarantee delivery by a certain date, so please order ASAP.

 

Stock up on my Handmade Soap

My five bars for $30 deal is back! To get that price, use this listing and tell me the five you would like in the notes at checkout. If you don’t let me know, or a variety is sold out, I’ll try to contact you first. If I don’t hear back within a day, I’ll send you an assortment of my favorites or substitute the sold out one with a different fabulous bar. 

Handmade Soap 5 bars for $30 USD

 

Coupon

Now through December 19, if you use the coupon code CHRISTMAS25 at checkout, you’ll get 25% off your order, including clearance, sale and the bulk soap listing. 

 

 

Come See Me!

Sunday, December 21 I will be at V’z Vintage Holiday Market from 10am-6pm. It’s located at the American Legion Post 655, 2817 Carson St., Haltom City, TX 76117. If you’re local, you should totally come check it out. SubEarthan Cottage will be inside this time because it’s December in Texas and you never know what you’ll get weather-wise. 

 

This is my third month at this market. There’s always a ton of unique handmade booths, food vendors and some vintage finds. If you’re looking for some last minute gifts, come support some local small businesses!

 
 
 
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Today’s Words of Wisdom from Sylvester the Cat

Today’s words of wisdom, brought to you by Sylvester the Cat and my favorite Yogi tea. (not sponsored) “Love is the highest of all virtues.”

Right on, Sylvester.

I’m prepping for my first market since my oldest was an only child. 😬 If you’re local, come check it out. All the details are in the second photo. I’ll have all my handmade goodies from my shop out there.

Have a wonderful day!

#looneytunes #yogitea #sylvesterthecat #wordsofwisdom #smallbusiness #FortWorthTexas

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Awkwardly Modeling My Upcycled Shirts

I’ve gotten a lot of questions about my upcycled kaftan or poncho shirts. I thought many of them could be best answered by seeing them on a real person. I didn’t have a model readily available, so you get me with my camera and tripod.

I want to do a product Q&A soon, so if you have any questions, please write them in the comments or send me a message.

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Sneak Peek at New Handmade Poncho-style Boho Shirts

Here’s a quick peek at some boho upcycled shirts I’ve made. They’re flowy and oversized to be one size fits most.

I’ll have them in the shop soon with all the dimensions and details listed. In the meantime, if you see one you like, feel free to contact me about it now. They’re $60+ $45+ shipping. If you’re local to Fort Worth, we can arrange pickup as well. Oh, and I’ve already claimed the first one for myself.

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It’s my Birthday! Here’s a Coupon and Cake for You!

happy birthday card beside flower thread box and macaroons
Photo by George Dolgikh on Pexels.com

It’s my birthday on Saturday (yes, April Fool’s, I know, lol). If you use coupon code April2023 you’ll get 20% off your entire order at SubEarthan Cottage. Valid on regular and sale-priced items through April 3, 2023.

And, since birthday’s are weird without cake, here’s my favorite allergen-friendly chocolate cake recipe.

Chocolate Cake
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Chocolate Cake

This is a simple chocolate cake recipe that is super easy. It is dairy-free, egg-free, and if you swap the wheat flour for a gluten-free flour blend, it's gluten-free, too! To make it gluten free, I like Bob's Red Mill 1 to 1 gluten free blend because it already contains xanthan gum. If you use a different gluten-free flour without xanthan gum, I would add about 1-1.5 teaspoons of xanthan gum.
To top, make a simple buttercream (with shortening and non-dairy milk to keep it non-dairy) or use your favorite store bought frosting. You could also sprinkle the warm cake with dairy-free chocolate chips, let them melt a little, then spread across the top for a rich, chocolaty treat.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Course: Dessert
Keyword: 9 x 13, cake, chocolate, dairy free, easy, egg free, gluten free, one bowl, simple
Servings: 29 2×2 inch servings

Equipment

  • 9 x 13 rectangle pan

Ingredients

  • 3 Cups Flour see recipe summary for gluten-free adjustment
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 6 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 2 tablespoons vinegar white or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 cup vegetable oil any light flavored liquid vegetable oil is fine
  • 2 cups cold water
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit
  • Grease the 9 x 13 inch pan, either with shortening, butter, or cooking spray
  • Combine the first five (dry) ingredients in a large mixing bowl and mix until evenly blended. Alternatively, sift them together into the bowl.
  • Add the remaining (wet) ingredients and mix until thoroughly blended. You can use a spoon or an electric mixer.
  • Pour the batter into the greased 9 x 13 inch pan.
  • Bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the middle comes out clean.

Notes

I frosted this cake with buttercream tinted blue, then used gel food coloring to paint the faces. I then piped buttercream for the eyes, facial features, outlines, writing and trim. I clearly am not a trained cake decorator, so I can’t really say which tips I used or any other details.

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