~Cute Mani DIY~

Happy Sunday everyone!!!

Today I want to share with you a little DIY on how to be creative with your nails. Valentine's day is very close... just a couple of days away.. if you are like me who likes to have pretty nails {Mom's life doesn't allow me to have them pretty for very long....} and cannot afford to pay for a manicure, I have a little secret on how I make my own cute decorations. Yes, most of the time I simply paint my nails, but when I find the time to be more creative this is what I do:

WHAT YOU NEED:

• at least 2 shades of colored NAIL POLISH
• clear Nail Polish (for a shiny final look)
• small SCISSORS
• WASHI TAPE

Cut a piece of washi tape

Fold it and cut half heart

Gently open the tape and you'll have a full heart

       

  

Place the tape on one of your painted and dried nails, paint a coat of a different color polish, blow on 

it and carefully remove it. The last thing to do is a final coat of clear polish. Et voila'!!!

I chose a heart because of Valentine's Day and because I love hearts... but you can cut out anything! A circle, a diamond, a star...depending on how good you are with scissors!! You can even do simple lines like I did for my daughter:

   

I hope you like this idea. Be creative!! That's all it matters and you'll have cute mani and save lots of money! :)))

xoxo,

Products I used:

                                          

Mini~hoops

Good morning!
it looks like it's going to be a beautiful day here in California. This is the first time I write a post with my phone... the problem is that our computer is amost completely broken. That's what happens when you leave it with a bunch of little kids! :) I know God will provide a new one, but for now I have to use what I have.

I want to share with you a new item from my etsy shop . I recently started to embroider on mini-hoops. They are the most adorable things!!! You don't need to know how to embroider to be able to use them...and I'll show you different examples. They are often used for necklaces, but I make key-chains out of them. I picked a few pictures, including my "Belle keychain", to show you  different ideas. The most important thing is to be creative and use your imagination! Go visit the original website to meet the creator of these mini-hoops: the sweet dandelyne will inspire you and show you all the tricks!

Go to: www.dandelyne.com 

xoxo,

the cutest fabric...

Happy Tuesday everyone!!!!

I had a pretty quiet morning so far... I'm glad I had the time to sew. I used the last little piece of one the cutest fabric I've ever bought. Disney Princesses! I found it online, it came all the way from Japan! I wish I could buy more... I could only find a small sample that I cut in pieces to be able to create more with it.

I don't know if you had a chance to see the newest pouches in my shop... they are one of a kind!.. unless I find more of that gorgeous fabric!!.... he he... :)

 

What do you think??

Which one is your favorite Disney Princess? I can't decide!!! Even if I know I'm never tired to watch Sleeping Beauty and Cinderella.......

Hugs to you..
and may all your dreams come true!!!!

xoxo,

Pink Spring

How about a little collection of PINk for Spring?? One of my favorite colors since I was little...

Look at this dreamy cake.. the tea-cup on top makes it enchanting..

 tea-cup cake

..how I would love to sit at such a pretty table!!

lovely table

Isn't this road gorgeous?? I wonder where it is.....

pretty road

...SHOES!! I never have enough!!! Too bad I can't walk on high-heels anymore.. they kill my ugly and painful veins! :(

Pink Shoes

Lovely infinity Scarf from Etsy!

infinity scarf

...Very original and pretty handmade ring...

ring

I hope you are all having a great and pink week-end!!!!

Happy Spring!!

xoxo,

Iphone dust-plug Review!!

Hi to you all!!! :) Have you ever heard of a dust-plug or headphone-plug for your phone??? I may live in my little world all the time, but I never heard of such a thing until I received it as a present from my little sister!!! There was not a real occasion, I think... she's just a sweetie. ;) She found it on Etsy, precisely at FingerFoodDelight ...suuuper cute shop!! If you like kawaii items, it's the shop for you, you won't leave it without buying something... the prices are very affordable and the quality is great! Here's the little cutie I have now on my phone...

Isn't it adorable?? French-fries of course!!! My sister knows me very well... haha! But if you are not a fast-food fan, you can choose something else.. there is a big variety of little miniatures to choose from. I'll show you a few:

adorable pink cupcake

 

mais oui!! Paris!

 

 

Starbucks lover?

 

cute red star-fish

 

mmm...yummi pie!

 

They also make incredibly cute rings!!! Go check out their collection... I cannot decide which one is my favorite! They are all very original and beautifully made!! Just like my french-fries!! :)

 

You can go visit them on FB: FingerFoodDelight

or follow them on Twitter: @FingerFoodDelit

 

I think it's time for a late night snack now.... have a great night.. or day... or afternoon...

 

Love to you all!!

xoxo,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Feature Post: meet Kayla from LoveSparklePretty {Giveaway!}

Oh how I love finding new shops online {especially on Etsy.com, my favorite place to shop handmade!}! I have written a few posts about different cute finds. Today I have for you a little interview to introduce you to Kayla! The owner and lovely girl behind the adorable Etsy Shop: LoveSparklePretty.

 I don't know about you, but I love everything girlie, sparkly and pretty.. just like everything she makes and sells in her shop. This is what I ask her to share with us:

-Please tell us who you are.

My name is Kayla (a.k.a. wife and mommy) and I blog over at Love Sparkle Pretty. I share my love for "pretty" things with DIY projects, wedding/event planning, floral design, styled photo shoots, bridal pieces, event décor and lots of inspiration! I love to find beauty in simplicity and magnifying it! I believe in following your dreams no matter how crazy they may seem because God gave you your gifts and talents for a good reason.

 

-When did you start creating your beautiful Hair Accessories?

When I got married to my wonderful husband in 2010, I created flower hairpieces for my bridesmaids as well as many other details for the big day. It all really started there! I opened up my Etsy shop and created pieces part time while going to nursing school, work, starting a family and everything in between. I ultimately left work and nursing school to do what I am really passionate about and work full time on growing Love Sparkle Pretty. I am currently enrolled in a floral design class, I will be working on a certificate for wedding/event planning and I have been working with more photographers to create visions for their shoots. It's been quite an adventure and I love it!

 

-What is your inspiration?

I think my initial inspiration is rooted from my grandmother who has always been so creative. When I was younger, I would go with her to all of her craft shows and I loved it! Now, when I get inspiration to create new pieces, it seems to hit me in all sorts of ways. For example, I can be inspired by just sketching ideas in a notebook, looking through magazines, strolling antique shops, playing with different fabrics, browsing blogs, and even just sitting under a tree in silence. When an idea for a project tugs at my heart, it's a pretty amazing feeling and I don't want to ever lose that!

 

-What else do you like to do for fun?

I love to spend time with my little family and take walks, watch movies, and play board games. Snowboarding is a favorite past time in the winter and sticking my toes in the sand is a must in the summer. If I get "alone time," usually you can find me sipping a hot soy chai, strolling antique shops, and frolicking through aisles and aisles of fabric…is that weird? J

 

-Tell me one funny thing about you.

Well, it's not so "funny" to me but to my husband, he finds it hilarious. My second toe is longer than my big toe (like quite a bit longer). I think it's pretty normal but others have made comments about it. I just say, "it means I'm intelligent!" lol

 

-Tell me one of your dreams.

If you mean a future goal of mine then I definitely have an answer! J I would LOVE to open a sweet little boutique with beautiful gardens where you can have tea parties, weddings, bridal showers, and other lovely celebrations. This same boutique would be my wedding and event planning "home" that also showcases many of the designs and creations made by me. One day…

Thank you Kayla for sharing with us a little about you!! And thank you for giving one lucky reader the opportunity to win one of your gorgeous headbands! Precisely the Red Blooming Headband!! Perfect color and style for a lovely Valentine's Day {and any other occasion!!}...

 

 

 

 

 

 

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I hope you participate in many!! Good Luck to you all!!!!!

xoxo,

 

Envelope~Bookmark DIY

Tomorrow is Thanksgiving Day!! Are you already cooking? I just found out I'm gonna have a few guests for dinner.. and the bad news is that my turkey is still almost completely frozen!!! I really hope it's ready tomorrow.. but why worry about that?? While the turkey sloooowly defrosts I decided to get crafty and make a few cute bookmarks with my kids. I found this easy tutorial on Pinterest, and I have recreated it for you. ;)

All you need is Envelopes, a pencil, colored paper, scissor and glue!

Draw a ♥ in the bottom corner of an envelope.

Cut it out.

Draw and decorate a ♥ on a piece of colored paper 

{you can also use some cute fabric or patterned paper}.

Cut the colored ♥ out and glue it on the envelope/heart/corner.. et voila'!! 

The envelope fits perfectly on the book page. Now you have a super cute bookmark!!

Super fun to make with the kids!!

xoxo,

LittleDearPrints Shop review & Coupon Code!!!

My dear Readers {or should I say DEER..? you'll see why}..

many of you might have noticed the new column on the side of my blog, showing you my Lovely Sponsors {I can't wait to have more!}. One of them is a sweet southern girl, her name is Dondi and she has an incredibly good taste for all that is cute and vintage. I love her shop Dondalees, I'm her customer and her big big fan. The pretty pastel colors will just force you to buy something! At least, that's what happens to me.. ♥

I want to introduce to you her NEW super lovely Shop: LittleDearPrints. This is what she has to say about it: 

"Opening this shop is a dream come true and a real peak inside my heart. It's full of all the things I love. Design is my passion and I can't get enough of all that's: sweet, nostalgic, vintage, retro and printed on paper. "

I want to show you a few of her cards and stationaries.. they are to die for! The vintage deer, the balloons, the hearts... I want them all!!! Just look....

Little Dear Card

Vintage style Birthday Card

Cute Christmas tags

Shabby Chic Old Camera Thank-You Card

So, what do you think? Are you in love like me?? Please go check out her SHOP ..there's much more to see!! And put it in your favorites because once you visit.. you'll want to go back!

Dondi is a big inspiration to me, her style, her simplicity and cuteness. She is so sweet and generous that is sharing with all of you a coupon code for 15% off your entire order! Just add the word SWEET at check-out!! She's the best!!! 

I hope you all take advantage and go shop right now!!!! :)

If you want to know more about Dondi, you can find her here:

♥ www.dondalees.com

♥ http://littledearprints.com

Have a beautiful Sunday!!!!

xoxo,