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Tuesday, July 10, 2012

DIY: Customize Your Shirt Using T-shirt Transfers

I got some plain shirts the other day and I wanted to customize them a bit.
I didn't have much time so I opted for a simple design on the back of our shirts: Wings!

Scissors, Jolee's Easy Image Iron-On Transfer Paper , Iron, Shirts

How to transfer printed image onto shirt:


What do you think?
Do you have any creative shirts you designed? Please share! :3 I'd love to see!

Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Colorful Summer Look


I used:
Eyes:
  • NYX Eyeshadow - Yellow
  • Marbella Permanent Eyeliner Pen - black
  • Maybelline Great Lash mascara - Very black
  • False lashes - Criss-cross
Lips:
  • NYX Lip Smacking Fun Colors - Chloe
 Face:
  • Sheer Cover Duo Concealer - Light/Medium
  • Revlon ColorStay Foundation - 180 Sand Beige
  • Botanics Complexion Refining Foundation - 35 Nutmeg
  • Physicians Formula Mineral Loose Powder - Buff Beige
  • Avon Smooth Minerals blush - blushing mauve

I was excited to try my new lipstick (NYX Lip Smacking Fun Colors - Chloe):
I didn't think I would like the color at first when I looked at the lipstick bullet.  Looked quite intimidating because I don't usually wear bright and bold colors. 
I'm liking this one so far though! :3

What fun summer looks have you been wearing lately? :)



Note: Not a sponsored post

Friday, June 22, 2012

Shopping

My new Report shoes ❤:


Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Nail Polish

love & beauty By Forever 21 nail polish kit swatches :)








Sorry, these polishes don't have any names. :(



Friday, March 16, 2012

Boo!

 RAAAAAAAAARRRRRR!!!!


Haha! Just kidding...
I peel-off face masks :P This is my result of using the Freeman Cucumber Peel-off Mask:

WHAT DO YOU MEAN, "IT STILL LOOKS SCARY"???

Friday, February 17, 2012

I know Valentine's Day is over already...

but I just had to share what my friend had sent to me the other day:
HAHAHAHHAA!
Hilarious!

Sunday, February 5, 2012

It is February...

and everybody is already talking about Valentine's Day.

 I was grocery shopping the other day and saw this:
 Pink frosting with fun Valentine's themed sprinkles :P Super cute!

There was a box of chocolate cake mix at home (which explains why I was looking for frosting). I like to try and bake from scratch most of the time but sometimes when I like to just use box mixes because they are super easy and fast to make! :) Am I cheating? O_o

 This is how my cupcake turned out:
 Maybe I should have been a little more generous with the sprinkles :P
OM NOM NOM NOM

These were so easy and fun to make! :3
I hope that everybody who is in love is especially excited this month.
And for all those who are irritated whenever people post lovey-dovey stuff, go find love! :P haha!

Sunday, December 25, 2011

Merry Christmas :)

How is everyone's Christmases going so far? :)
Hope everybody's having a good time because I am.
Feel so grateful to be in the company of my family and such great friends.

Did you guys get a lot of gifts? :p What did you get? :)

Here's a sneak peak at one of the presents I got for my mom:





Monday, December 19, 2011

12 Days of Giveaways by Apothica and SkinCareRx

SkinCareRx and Apothica are hosting their "12 Days of Giveaways" on their facebook pages (ends Dec. 24th, 2011), just in case you were interested :)

SkinCareRx giveaway link (HERE)

Apothica giveaway link (HERE)

Haha, I noticed I'm a bit late. Have you entered already? Anybody win anything? :p

P.S.
SkinCareRx coupon code for 10% discount: GIVEAWAY10 (expires Dec. 25 2011)
I think it might work on Apothica too :)

I just ordered some stuff from Apothica.com. Can't wait to receive it! :P

Monday, October 31, 2011

Last Minute Halloween "Costume": Kitty Cat Ears Tutorial

My mom is not the type to dress in costumes but she needed one so I thought she'd make a great "kitty"! :P

Here is quick picture tutorial on how to make cat/kitty ears (easy last minute costume idea):

1. Cut two rounded triangles (I chose dark brown colored felt):

2. Cut out two smaller triangles of a different color (I chose pink)- this will represent the inner part of the ear;
Sew or glue the two pieces together:
3. Fold the triangles so that it has a bit of a shape to it and glue/sew in place:
4. Attach your "ears"  to a Pin/clip or headband:


YOU'RE DONE! :3
Enjoy your kitties ears!!!

Cat ears pinned:

Cat ears on headband:


Sunday, October 30, 2011

Halloween Theme Candy Corn Nail Art

The month of October is always fun!
I love seeing such fun and spooky Halloween decorations whenever I'm out and about. People can be so creative when it comes to decorating!

This month has been quite hectic for me but I still wanted to get into the spirit of joining in on the fun so I painted my nails to suit the Halloween theme: Candy Corn nail art!





Older nail art designs I've done in the past that might be appropriate for Halloween:

Skull Nail Art (Tutorial HERE):




Pumpkin nail art (post HERE):


I know I'm a little early but...

HAPPY HALLOWEEN (for those who celebrate)!

Thursday, October 20, 2011

How to Make Dinner Rolls (with Pictures)

I got a request for a step by step tutorial on how to make dinner rolls when I had posted pictures of my "piggyrolls", so here it is! :3 Hope you guys like it! :P

Like I mentioned in my previous post, this is the yeast roll recipe that I use. It is my family's favorite (from Val)!


What you will need:

  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1-1/2 cups boiling water
  • 2 tablespoons active dry yeast
  • 1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
  • 3 eggs
  • 6-3/4 to 7-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted


How to make yeast rolls/dinner rolls:
1.) Combine shortening, sugar, and salt in a large bowl
2.) Stir in boiling water (1-1/2 cups)

3.) Crisco butter-flavored shortening, sugar, and salt SOUP! :P
Make sure to cool this mixture ("soup") down to 110°F to 115°F
4.) Take 2 tablespoons of yeast,
5.) and 1/2 cup of warm water (110°F - 115°F)
6.) Dissolve yeast into warm water.
7.) Take yeast mixture,
8.) 3 eggs,
9.) and 3 cups of flour



10.) and add it to the Shortening mixture (#3)
11). Beat (mix) until smooth.

12.) Stir in enough remaining flour,
13.) to form a soft dough.

 14.) Turn onto floured surface and kneed until smooth and elastic for about 6-8 minutes.
15.) Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top.

16.) Cover and let dry in warm place (I wet the towel with hot water),
17.) Dough should double in size in 45 minutes.

18.) *O*
19.) Punch dough down, turn onto lightly floured surface.


20.) Roll dough to 1/2" (inch) thickness.
21.) Cut (I'm using a pizza cutter :P) into equal sizes. For plain dinner rolls, you can fold circles in half and press edges to seal.

22.) Coat baking sheets/tray with cooking spray.
23.) Place your dough (bears) 2 inches apart.

24.) Cover and let rise until doubled (30 minutes).
25.) Bake at 400°F for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
26.) Brush with butter (I just rubbed a butter stick on them :P)
27.) Delicious!

"YOU'RE SO CUTE, I COULD EAT YOU UP!"


These freeze very well after baking so I usually like to make a big batch and fill the freezer up with a whole bunch of these cute dinner rolls. Just pull them out of the freezer to thaw whenever you are ready to eat some!!! :3

Since Halloween is coming up, maybe you can try making them into spookier shapes. :P