{dream on}

I totally went nuts buying image plates.  My husband said I could probably open my own nail salon.  I get a little excessive when I get into something.  Anyways, here's my first try at it.  

tools:

• sinful colors "dream on" (this is a matte nail polish that they failed to label on mine.  FAILED!)
• sinful colors "snow me white"
• gals image plate GA22
• stamp set (i have konad double sided stamp set) 

how to:

• apply base coat.  apply sinful colors "dream on".  allow polish to fully dry.
• quickly as you can: apply sinful color "snow me white" onto desired design on image plate, scrape off excess polish, press stamper straight down onto image, roll stamper onto thumb to transfer the image.  Repeat steps for all nails.  Here's a tutorial to reference.  
• once images are dry, apply top coat.  

{teach back: heart's on gray}

tools:

• essie "master plan"
• essie "need a vacation"
• sinful colors "snow me white"
• dotting tool
• tape cut into 3 strips 

how to: 

1. apply base coat
2. polish nails essie "master plan" and essie " need a vacation" accordingly 
3. place strips of tape on middle finger to create stripes.  make sure they are applied firmly to avoid run offs when applying white polish.
4. apply sinful colors "snow me white" onto middle finger.  immediately peel tape off carefully.  
5. after polish is fully dried, use the dotting tool to draw a heart with essie "need a vacation"
6. apply opi rapidry topcoat

inspiration: from here

{teach back: triangle art deco}

how to:

{opi rapidry topcoat, sally hansen double duty base + top coat,
essie tart deco, essie turquoise & caicos, kiss nail art paint silver glitter}

{1. apply base coat.  apply essie tart deco. apply rapid dry top coat.}

{2. once nails are fully dry, cut 2 pieces of tap and place on nail to form a triangle.
repeat on desired nails.}

{3. polish the triangle area with essie turquoise & caicos}

{4. immediately remove tape carefully.
less mess if you remove tape before the polish becomes tacky/dries.}

{5. use kiss nail art paint in silver glitter to trace outer edge of triangle.  apply rapid dry top coat.}

{done!}

{teach back: mustache straws}

{tools}

• striped straws (such as these)
• die cut mustaches (right over here)
• hot glue gun/craft glue

{tools}

{how to}

1)  Place a drop of glue 1" below the tip of straw.  

2)  Place die cut mustache on top of glue & gently press to secure.  

3)  Done!  So simple,  but yet so cute!

P.S.  You'll be seeing some "little man" crafts in upcoming posts because I'm preparing for my "little man" baby shower!  My sisters gave me permission to be the Project Manager and oh, how I do love making these crafts!  

{teach back : organized make-up brushes}

What You Need: 

• Glass/plastic vase(s)
• Vase fillers (I like small vase fillers)

How To: 

• Fill each vase 2/3 to 1/2 way with filler (thicker brush handles tend to need more filler to stand up)
• Organize brushes by functionality 

Optional: 

• Place a ribbon of your liking around the vase/glue gems around the vase w/ a hot glue gun.

{teach back: bright pastels}

Sometimes pastel nail polishes can look pretty muted when applied.  There is a solution to this problem: apply a white polish first.  Here's how: 

{tools}

{essie 'need a vacation', sinful colors 'snow me white'}

1. White nail polish
2. Any pastel nail polish

{how}

1. Apply base coat
2. Apply one or two coats of white polish
3. Apply two coats of pastel polish 
4. Finish with top coat

{sephora by OPI 'havana dreams'}

{teach back: tissue paper pom poms}

I recently co-hosted a baby shower and made these cute tissues paper pom poms for a low cost.  They're super quick to make and they look absolutely darling coupled with this.  Here's how...

{tools}

What you need:

1. Tissue paper.  (Large pom pom = long sheets of tissue paper & you will need 10 sheets per pom pom.  Medium pom pom = a bit shorter in length and width compared to the large  & you will need 7-8 sheets.  Small pom pom = shorter in length and width than the medium & you will need 6 sheets.)
2. Twisty ties
3. Scissor
4. Clear/transparent string.  I used my leftover jewelry string.
5. Detachable clear hooks.

{how to}

Working length-wise, fold the tissue paper in an accordion/fan style.  Make each fold about an inch.

Tie a twist-tie around the middle of the accordion/fan. 

Round both ends.

Peel each sheet of tissue away by pulling an even amount to one side and an even amount to the other.  Take the clear string and tie it around the center of the pom pom, cutting it at the desired length you want it hanging.  Attach the string to the detachable hooks and stick stick where you please.  Note: Make sure to stick the correct adhesive side to the wall or else it will take off your paint!  I made that mistake!  ENJOY!

{teach back: bright-eyed girl}

Want captivating eyes?  Add the bright-eyed look to any color scheme you use on your eyes.  Adding shimmery white dust and shimmery white eyeliner goes a long way, baby!  Watch below to get the look!  

{products used}

• NYX eye shadow in Highlight 
• L'Oreal loose shimmer powder in Sugar Coated (old.  not in stores anymore. :()
• UD 24/7 Glide-On Eyeliner in Yeyo
• NYX Mosaic Powder Blush in Highlighter (get it here)
• Too Faced Lash Injection Mascara in Pitch Black
• Model 21 Eyelashes in #63

Comment below if you have suggestions on other tutorials you would like to see!

{teach back: contemporary party banner}

How adorable are contemporary party banners?  It's such the rage right now.  :)  Learn how to make one for your next party!!  

{tools}

What you need:

• Pattern paper 
• Paper to create a template 
• Paper hole puncher (I used a 6mm hole)
• Mini dollies or any other pattern paper
• Letters 
• Ribbon  
• Ruler, pencil, scissor, glue stick

{how to}

1)  Measure the length of your pattern paper (one side)

2)  On your template paper, mark where 1/2 the length of your pattern paper will be.  For example, the length of my pattern paper is 12 inches.  On my template I mark where 6 inches is.  3)  After that, mark where 1/4 of the total length is (mine is 3 inches).  

4)  From your 1/4 point, draw a straight vertical line down.

5)  Draw a line from the top left corner of the paper to your 1/4 point at the bottom of the paper.  Draw a line from the top 1/2 point to your bottom 1/4 point.  6)  Cut out the triangle following the outer lines (don't cut down the center line).  Your template is made!

7)  Using your template, trace triangles/flags on the back of your pattern papers.  Make sure you have enough flag per letter.  You also want to alternate the pattern.  

8)  Arrange the flags in the order you want the pattern to be.

9)  Glue a dollie on a flag by applying glue to the center of the doolie

10)  Glue a second dollie on top of the 1st dollie to create dimension.  Repeat on each flag. 

11)  Apply a letter on each flag in the order of spelling and pattern.  I purchased letters that had an adhesive backing.

12)  Using your hole punch, punch a hole 1/2 an inch in from the edge of each top corners.

13)  Tread your ribbon through the flags.  You're done!!

PARTY TIME!!!

{teach back: rid under eye circles}

I don't really have a serious case of under eye circles, however, I do love adding this step into my make up routine because I love the uplifted look it gives.  It's a dose of 8 hours of sound sleep.  Here's how to cover under eye circles.  Below the video is a list of the products I used in this tutorial.  p.s. my eye make up isn't fully done -- i did another tutorial afterwards on how to do an "bright eyed" look.  that tutorial to come soon!  check back soon!  

{products used}

• Bobby Brown Corrector in Light to Medium Bisque (get it here)
• Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage Concealer in SC-4 (get it here)
• Make Up For Ever HD Microfinish Powder (only comes colorless.  get it here)

Comment below for other tutorials you'd like to see!  

{teach back: glitter tips}

Yes, I know almost everything I have posted has been about sparkle, glitter, sparkle.  What can I say?  I am a girly girl and (Holiday season) is in the air.  This look would looked better with black nail polish but I couldn't find mine for the life of me... so I had to go with the next best color, a grayish brown.  Here's what you need and here's what you need to know on how do it.  


What you need:

1)  Black nail polish or any dark color

2)  Gold glitter confetti nail polish

{tools: Sephora by OPI in Only Gold for Me, OPI in You Don't Know Jacques}

How to:

1)  Apply base coat.
2)  Apply black polish/dark polish (I recommend black because the gold will stand out better).

3)  Apply two thin coats of glitter confetti polish on tips of nails.  Above photo is what you don't want to do!  That is too thick!  Make it thiner than that!  
4)  Let it fully dry.
5)  Apply top coat.  I always use a rapid dry top coat; I am just an impatient little gal!  :)

{ta-da!  final look}