Ombre' nails are a great way to fade into things. So I thought this would be the perfect way to begin February! This mani is actually pretty easy to achieve. I must say that the hardest part when doing these, was the fact that I got a wedgie mid way. Wet nails and wedgies are a terrible mix.

Supplies

#1. Base coat
#2. Revlon Bare bones 300
#3. Pink polish
#4. Make up sponge
#5. Top coat

Step one: Apply your base coat and base color. Let them dry completely. If you touch it and your finger print shows, they're not ready.

Step two: On a paper, apply the pink and gray polish. Then you can either mix the two colors with a toothpick or place the sponge over the two colors and slightly move the sponge up and down.

Step three: Before dabbing the sponge onto your nail make sure the pink polish is on top (I can't tell you how many times I almost did a switcharoo on accident). Then rock the sponge back and forth. If you want more of a pink hue dab the sponge onto some pink and back onto your nail.

Step five: Top coat them & done. I added a wee bit of glitter on my ring finger to give it some pizzaz. Although it can hardly be seen..

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Friends rule & so do threaded bracelets. I use to rock em all the time, but they were so restricting. If I had to dress up I'd have to take them with me. So I figured adding some colorful embroidery thread would give me that summery feel with out that bracelet tan. Not only that but how sweet would these be to gift? An alternative to giving out those time consuming bracelets. 

Supplies

#1. Set of pencils

#2. Craft thread / embroidery

#3. Scissors 

#4. 10 minutes of your time

Step one: Choose 3 or four colors 

Step two: Create a loop and slide onto the pencil. Next with the thread attached to the rest of the bunch, create the same loop and pull up to tighten (loop it under and back through the opening). Repeat until desired length.

Step three: Grab your next color of choice and begin of with the same starter knot. Then follow step twos loop sequence creating 5 knots.

Step four: Cut off the string from your first thread, and second (orange and magenta). Continue loop knotting with your second thread (magenta) until both cut strings are covered. Do steps 3-4 for each color of thread you add.

Step five: When ending your friendship pencil make a tight knot as close to the pencil as possible. Then create another one to secure it. Cut the thread & done!

Mix up your colors the more the better! Now you can have summer camp in your hands!

Also you could slide your design down and use it a finger grip! However I like it better as a topper.

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I wish coffee was my thing. I feel like those that drink it are always on a mission, and have got it all together. But coffee just isn't my thing. Hot chocolate & teas & really anything that sounds lazy, those things got my name written all over it. I decided changing up the tea labels would be a sweet gesture for valentines day. Something special but still completely easy & stress free. Downloads for the templates are in the supplies section. Enjoy!

Tea Tags:
-Hot stuff
-You warm my heart
-Your sweet
-You blow me away

Supplies:

#1. Scissors 

#2. Glue stick 

#3. Heart tea tags on card stock paper

#4. Tea bag envelopes on card stock paper

#5. Tea bags

#6. 15 minutes of your time

#7. Oh & this 

Step one: Once you cut out the heart tags, apply glue, and place string in the center.

Step two: Now its time to seal them up in an envelope! When you do so, glue the sides first then the top flap. I placed a book on top to keep the envelope from opening up. After two minutes or so the packet should be secure.

Step three: Gather up your tea packets & tie em up with some string. 

Or pour some hot water and share with your valentine.

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I've always admired the bandana pattern but have been intimidated to try it on my nails. Luckily it wasn't too terrifying, but I would recommend using Sally Hansons nail art pen. If you aren't satisfied you can easily wipe it off, making it one million times easier and less stressful. Also last reminder on the giveaway which can also be found below. I'll be emailing the winners tonight at 12:00am.

 Supplies

#1. Top coat

#2. Red polish // Essie's Russian Roulette //

#3. White nail art pen

#4. 40 minutes of your time

Step one: Paint your nails red & wait 6 mins for nails to dry.

Step two: In order to get the design, start off with a pear, Hersey kiss type of shape.

Step three: Then slowly make half circles around the shape until it is completely covered.

Step four: Fill in the middle of the design with the same pear shape however this time you will leave two circles in the middle. To give it some pizzaz I added dots. You can continue this design to the rest of your nails or try out different shapes.

Step five: To give it variety, paint a curved line across. Then outline it with the same half circle design that gives it that paper dolly look. Continue doing these steps with the rest of your nails. Mix up the designs! The following pictures are other designs I played with but they all are created by the previous steps.

 

Step six: Add top coat & done. Remember to add another coat the day after you manicures! That way they last longer.

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