Crochet Bracelet

Luckily for me this bracelet is made using the only crochet stitch I know how to do :) I have tons of buttons but chose all white/light for this one.
I love it and the wool is comforting during the yucky weather.
I'm working on another one using a light grey cotton yarn. I'll post pics as soon as it's done.

DIY Wrap Bracelet

http://honestlywtf.com/diy/diy-wrap-bracelet/

http://pinterest.com/pin/117058188/

This was so easy, I did it in about half an hour. The only small issue I have is that the bracelet twists. But that's a personal irritation, nothing major LOL

I have enough cord and chain left over to make another bracelet, I just have to decide what colour thread to use...

More Sparkle Tips!

I love this look but last time I tried it, the polish was too light. Time for new colours! I used a double coat of China Glaze Turned Up Turquoise for the base. I used Sinful Colors Nail Junkie for the sparkle. Finish with a clear top coat and voila!

This time I used a triangle make up sponge to apply the sparkle. Much easier than the eyeshadow applicator.

Polka Dot Mani

Cute idea! I tried this Polka Dot idea out on myself first, then I did my daughters friends nails because they were going to the Selena Gomez concert.
I used 2 coats of Avon Luxe Lavendar for the base and Sally Girl Your Majesty for the dots.

I think I'm going to use my Sally Hansen Nail Art Pen in Silver to add a line under the dots because it feels...unfinished? I don't know. If I do, I'll add a pic.

OMG! Mongolian Beef

 

This recipe for Mongolian Beef is so f%cking good. 

 

Like I want to make Mongolian chicken, prawns, and pork - good.

The recipe is easy, the ingredients are fresh and it's so, so good. I served the beef over rice and had a green salad for something green.

Sparkle Tips

As I've said before, I love doing my nails. What could be easier than creating sparkling tips? ya know, besides painting my right hand.

I used a double coat of OPI Catch The Garter and used a single application of OPI Pink Before You Leap, all topped with a quick drying, clear top coat. Super cute and super easy.

 *I apologize for the picture quality. The lighting is bad and the polish colours are light.*

Beaded Bracelet

Braid some beads on to silky thread to make a bracelet. Seems easy enough, and it is! It takes some patience because you have to hold the beads in place while continuing the braid and the beads can slip out of place if the braid isn't tight enough. But it's totally doable and makes a neat accessory!

Easy Ribbon Headband

This is so basic and easy I can't believe I didn't think of it before. Ribbon Headband. Genius!
I chose Goody Ouchless Hair Elastics, we use them in our house anyway, and picked one of my favourite ribbons.

I measured the ribbon around my head and took off 1" for the elastics. Because the ribbon I chose it satiny I didn't want it to be too tight, or it would slip right off. I tied 2 elastics together, and using a few quick stitches, attached the ribbon.

It really is that easy. Maybe that's why I was successful?

Nail Stamping

I love nails. I secretly wish I was a nail tech so I could do nails all day. But I'm not so I have to stick to doing my own nails.
I found this pin with a tutorial on how to stamp nails. Pretty cool, very pretty, basic premise. The only problem is I don't have all the fancy tools and when I decided to try this project, I was kind of stuck. I started looking through my mountains of craft stuff and came across my rubber Christmas stamps...

I started with 2 coats of Avon Gun Metal (one of my favourite colours BTW)

Then I painted Avon Vintage Blue onto the stamp. Keep in mind all I have are Christmas theme stamps. I used the holly one because I thought the leaves might look cool.

Can you believe it didn't look as good as the professional?? LOL I did both thumbs. The design is kind of growing on me, but it's certainly not as cool as the nails in the Pin.

Unfortunately I'm going to have to make a trip to Sally Beauty Supply and find some neat tools and polish.

Apologies

I have projects waiting to be blogged (not sure if thats even a word) but I am recovering from surgery. I will be back up and running in the next couple of days.