AdoorABLE!!!

I was really disappointed when Christmas came around when I made my wreath and it wouldn't fit on the door. Why? Because the space between the door and the screen door is too narrow. So I had to think of something that would be the perfect accent for my door! So I got crafty and did this:

 

 I LOVE it!!! I have had the materials for a while, but have not had the time to sit down and focus on it...until today!

 

This project was pretty simple! It took a bit of time and patience, but when it comes down to it, anyone can do it!

 

So here is what I did:

 

 

I got this little gem from Hobby Lobby along with a roll of jute for about $5. I have seen other people use the cardboard letters (also available at Hobby Lobby) but I love the simplicity of the thin letter so I chose this one. Either one will do the job!

 

Then I got my materials ready:

Handy dandy hot glue gun, the role of jute, and a pair of fabric scissors.

 

Then I started gluing:

I glued the edges first before I started wrapping it around the letter.

 

This is the part that takes a lot of patience...not because it's hard...it just takes a bit of time. Be ready to use a LOT of glue on this project. I used a small glue gun with the small glue sticks and I probably went through about 10 sticks (I also used a bit too much glue in some areas but you can't tell!) I was pretty surprised by the amount of glue I used so I wanted to make sure I let everyone know to have plenty!

 

 I was pretty pleased when it was all wrapped. Mainly because I was done and I actually got the jute on straight!! GO me! (I'm telling you...if I can do it...you can do it!)

 

Then I added the little accents! I used some left over fabric to make my flowers. They were pretty simple to make. Look at this great tutorial if you are not familiar with making fabric flowers. I  glued some grossgrain ribbon to hold it on the door and voile:

 

You have your masterpiece!

 

I love getting my craft on! What's your latest creation?

 

XOXO,

 

 



Catch up time....

I haven't posted anything new in a while...so I'm here to play catch up...here are a few more nail pics:

 

Loreal's Impeccable Greys, ULTA's Mint Condition,  ULTA's Pinata-yada-yada

 

 

Finger Paints Black Expressionism, ULTA's Pinata-yada-yada

 

ULTA's Limelight, Milani's Red

 

This past december I also got:

 

My Zumba Certification!! More posts to come about this new journey!!

 

I also got creative with some toddler pants:

 

 These were NOT easy! I went to Hobby Lobby after making these and got a Simplicity Pattern for .99. I love that store! Plus, what an awesome deal on the pattern?! So I will eventually use the pattern to make some more...but for now...I have enough on my plate!!

 

I have always liked hats...more baseball caps than anything..but I have always seen these hats in the store and wondered if I could pull them off. Well...my friend Marley surprised me with this scarf and hat and I had to try it:

 Not too bad! This just goes to show you that sometimes you should just go for it if you think you might like it!! Thank you, Marley for such cute new accessories!

 

Oh! And my newest piece of jewelry:

This is not a great pic but I love this necklace. It's a bubbles necklace from a cute little boutique in town. It was the perfect touch to my Christmas dress! I also have this one:

 

I have worn this one several times and ALWAYS get compliments on it! I love this color! I wish I had a picture with it on...but I have yet to get one...maybe that will be on the to do list so you can see it worn with several different outfits! This is a statement for sure! 

 

What are some of the pretty things that you love?

 

XOXO,

 

 





Hello 2013...

Happy New Year everybody! With every new year comes resolutions. Why is it that we wait to make these resolutions? Why do we not acknowledge the change we need to make and make it right then? Is it because we are lazy? Is it because it's hard to change? Is it because we need an excuse because deep down we have no idea where to even begin so not thinking about it is easier? I think if we searched deep within ourselves we would know the answer to that. I am making this new year about immediate change. I don't want to wait to make changes that need to be made. I want to wake up everyday and know that I have done everything I can to be the best version of myself. Everyday is a new day. If I have a bad day, so what? Those will come and they will go...because everyday is a new day. We choose the day we are going to have. It's time to start letting go of the bad and focusing on the good. It's a positive year for me folks! Is it going to be easy? Probably not...like I said...change is not easy...but with the right people in your life, and the right determination I can do anything! Who's with me?

 

XOXO,

 

 



Nails, Bows, and A Curling Wand!

It's been a busy couple of weeks...and things just are not slowing down! Where has the time gone? The holiday seasons just seem to pass us by. We have to get this and that done and by this time. Somedays I wonder how I even keep my head on straight...but I am a girl after all...we pretty much have to have together all the time. Where would life be without us?

Unpopulated! And Ugly!

Ha!

Just Kidding....but speaking of  pretty things I have some fun new stuff to share!

Here are some more nail designs that I have done:

 This one is done with Loreal's Club Prive', Maybelline's Impecable Greys, and Essie's Set in Stone.

This one is done in Maybelline's Impecable Greys, OPI's White Pearl, and Pure Ice Mauvelous.

I have been having so much fun with my nails! It is so simple and easy to change out!

Also upon Halloween's approach I have created another bow:

But enough about my creative spree...which comes and goes as I have the time...I am SO excited to tell you about the Bellezza Curling Wand. I absolutely love it! I was walking through a mall one day and got talked into letting this girl curl a strand of my hair...and so I bought what she was selling. For 3 years it has been sitting in my drawer in its unopened box because I hadn't the slightest idea how to even begin to curl my hair with that thing! So after 3 long years of collecting dust, I decided I better get this thing out and give it a try. Here is how it turned out:

Ladies, this is after 8 hours of working with small children all day. I am very happy with my purchase...it wasn't near as hard as it looks, and thanks to the little glove that comes with it, I didn't burn myself! Plus, all the compliments about my hair just made my day! What girl doesn't love compliments? So of course I have been using this thing almost daily since! I am so mad that I waited 3 years to pull that baby out of that box!

You live and you learn!

XOXO,

Fall Is In The Air!

Ok, Girls...Fall is here and it feels WONDERFUL outside! It's the time of year where sweatshirts, scarves, boots, and warm colors start appearing in our hair! I absolutely LOVE this time of year! I love the clothes, I love the weather, and I LOVE me some Buckeye Football! With that being said, I tried some new polish! Here is my Buckeye inspiration:

This is done in Immecable Greys by Maybelline Color Show . Orly's Flicker and Essie's Set in Stone.

GO BUCKS!

I came up with another creation based on things that are really in right now. How about some animal print and some Aqua! Yes, Aqua is still in...and I love it!! I love that I can dress this for Summer and Fall. I needed something to go with a black dress to add some color to my look.

Here is what I did:

This is done with Loreal's Club Prive, OPI's Alpine Snow, and FingerPaint's Black Expressionism.

I wanted a funky zebra look butI think if you wanted to go with a more authentic zebra look you could always go out and get the Sally Hansen Salon Effects nail strips. My friend Stefanie paired black polish with her fourth finger done in Leopard...it was SUPER cute! Get creative ladies...

and HAPPY  FALL!

XOXO,

Volumize This!!

Ladies, Ladies, Ladies....I am super excited about this new product that I have found! If you are anything like me and have the thinnest, finest hair out there...or you just want to poof up that already gorgeous amount of hair that you have...then I have the perfect product for you!!!

I was previously using Aquage Uplifting Foam:



And while I LOVE this product immenesly...it was not good for my pocket book (do people even call it that?). So then I found this AMAZING product that works just as well and is WAY less expensive!!

Yes...this is TRESemme' 24 Hour Body! You can find it at Wal-Mart, Target, Walgreens...just about anywhere they sell beauty supplies..which is super convenient and awesome all wrapped into one!

Here is how to use it for maximum results:

1. Shake can.

2. Take your fingers or a fine tooth comb and separate 3 different sections along the crown of your hair. (Right Side, Back, Left Side)

3. Spray a line of the Mousse along the line of your hair on all 3 sides.

4. Take your fingers and massage the mousse through the roots all around the crown.

5. Blow dry the crown of your hair by brushing your hair up and pointing the dryer the same way you are brushing.

6. Turn your locks upside down and blow dry the rest upside down.

7. Give it a quick dry through the cool cycle to let it set (if your dryer has that option...if not...no worries..it will still look amazing!)

8. Flip your head back up and see the VOLUME at it's best!!

If you are anything like me, then you have to wash your hair EVERYDAY. It is actually better for you to wash it every other day. When I use this product, I can now wash my hair every other day because it helps keep my hair from getting oily overnight! I am LOVING this product!!! This is now an essential in my cabinet!!

GO GET IT GIRLS!!

XOXO,



We're In Business!!

So this past week I helped a friend and co-worker get her daughter's 5th birthday celebration together by doing the cake and making her tutu! I had SO much fun! Here is what it looked like:

After doing this, I posted it on my facebook wall and got two custom orders! And have decided to now take orders part time!  Here are what they look like:

 This one is for Halloween, my client is going to mix it with some fairy wings for her daughter.

This one is for my client's daughter's second birthday! She is going to look TUTU cute in this!!

And then my sister ordered this one for my niece for Halloween:

I had to make a bow for my sweet niece! How could I resist!?

So with all of this creativeness going on around in my head, I made another bow for my niece:

She's a John Deere girl!

I have had so much fun! Not only do I get to do something I love on the side, I also get to put a piece of me in other people's homes! This has been such a blessing! 

If you would like a custom made tutu and/or bow, please email me at aleciaeastridge@gmail.com. I would be more than happy to make something for any special occasion or just because that sweet girl needs to enjoy the frills of being a girl!!

XOXO,