Category Archives: repurposed

We Have Lift Off!

Posted on December 20, 2010 by myretrohero

It took a couple days to recover from last week, but I am pleased to say all of our hard work paid off, big time! The launch party was a great success, despite the rain. I can’t even imagine how … Continue reading →

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Dead Girl’s Party

Posted on December 14, 2010 by myretrohero

I’ve been immersed in Oingo Boingo land in the past couple of days, and this is the result. I love Dia de Los Muertos imagery, and I thought this made a fun an perky eyeglass case! I know they don’t … Continue reading →

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Pretty bird… Pretty bird… Can you say pretty bird?

Posted on December 13, 2010 by myretrohero

I hope everyone else is thinking of Dumb and Dumber now, because that pretty much sums up my night of painting this little treat. I’m very pleased with the end result, but the journey there was a little trying. I … Continue reading →

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Dream a little dream..

Posted on December 12, 2010 by myretrohero

My sleep schedule has been amazingly erratic lately, mostly meaning I’m not sleeping. When this happens late at night, I am not at all productive and I usually just curl up with Pride and Prejudice. Luckily for me, I woke … Continue reading →

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La Vie en Rose

Posted on December 11, 2010 by myretrohero

Here’s a quick little update! I swear we’re working our pants off! Things have been a little crazy this week, but I just completed this sweet wallet. I was inspired by a picture of a rose martini I saw on … Continue reading →

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Join the MADNESS!

Posted on December 8, 2010 by myretrohero

Did I say madness? I meant super awesome fun time! Here is the official invite for our launch party next weekend, Dec. 18th! I am so beyond excited, I can’t wait to see who shows up and how everything goes! … Continue reading →

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Birds! So many birds!

Posted on December 6, 2010 by myretrohero

My hunting sesh this weekend with my mom went really well, we found over 15 things for us to paint to makeover! So far I’ve gotten started on a pair of salt and pepper shakers, I’m so excited to post … Continue reading →

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Our first batch!

Posted on December 4, 2010 by myretrohero

So to kick things off I just wanted to post what we’ve created so far, and what is on sale now at Cordially Invited! We’re working feverishly to bring a bigger batch with us to the launch party at Cordially … Continue reading →

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A (retro) Hero is Born!

Posted on December 4, 2010 by myretrohero

Today Steph and I gave our accessory collection/hobby/addiction a name, RetroHero. We’ve been painting accessories for a while now, like purses, wallets, glasses cases etc for friends, and now my friends, we are legit. We met with the owner of … Continue reading →

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