nailsnailsnails JUSTIN BIEBER ON NAILS hahaha how cool are these will love these forever. silkbones: My second attempt in painting Aztec print nails!! coolest nails ever fuckyeahprettynails nancymcnails: Last chance to get your hands on a custom nail art appointment with me at @athenaldn! I have spaces until 3rd of July, they are going fast so book now!! nancy@mcnails.co.uk or 07732507417 💅💅💅 #nancymcnails #handpainted #nailart #athenaldn #bricklane #london (at Athenaldn) vanityprojectsnyc: @rianailz #handpainted #gelnail #nailart #VanityProjects (at Vanity Projects) elsalonsito: Beautiful nude #nails with hints of #polkadots for the super sweet @busyphilipps. vanityprojectsnyc: OMGGG FRIED EGG NAILS!!! kelliegonzo: This is #DifferentDimension Ditz 2.0, on my blog today! astrowifey: Beverly Hotel Palms 🌴 @lowkeynotdead vanityprojectsnyc: @t_omomi #handpainted #gelnail #nailart #VanityProjects (at Vanity Projects) uneedamanicure: Short and SweetSee my nail tips on how to approach nailart specifically for short nails up on designspongeLast weeks tip- stay close to the base of the nail (see previous cat nail design of you missed it) This weeks tip: go big! rockurnails:
How's it Hangin'? A Flop Tutorial I know some of you still have snow on the ground, but for us Floridians summer is already kicking into high gear. And summer means flip flops. Yep, we southern girls have 'em for everything: casual wear, evening wear, 'flops with heels, 'flops with big poofy flowers glued on...you name it. But say you don't like the "mountain" storage method. Well, how about this? This was my no-cost solution last year: a left over curtain rod mounted on two shelf brackets, and lots of modified hangers. Now, the fun part is the actual hangers. First, grab a handful of the flimsiest metal hangers you can find in your closet. Cut off the bottom section of the hanger like so: You may need to score the metal with the pliers and then snap it with your hands. Now take your pliers and roll up the two edges, like this: This gets the sharp edges safely out of the way, and also looks kind of cute. Now, using both your hands and your pliers, bend your hanger into this approximate shape: Here's how you make it: Hey!
DIY Wrap Bracelet - Honestly WTF - StumbleUpon You should all know by now that we are all about stacking bracelets on our wrists. The more, the better. In fact . . . the most, the best! With that being said, we’ll show you how to master a version of the ever so popular wrap bracelet. It’s so simple and addicting, you’ll soon be churning out these wristlets with your eyes closed. You’ll need (for a double wrapped bracelet) :* Lengths will vary depending on the size of your wrist (see comments for suggestions). Fold the length of leather cording in half to form a loop. Place the ball chain along the leather cording with the end of the chain meeting the end of the wrap. Continue wrapping while checking it for fit around the wrist. When you have reached the end of the ball chain wrap the linen cording around the leather strands 2-3 more times. Thread the hex nut through the strands and tie a second knot. Trim with scissors and your wrap bracelet is finished!! The materials are listed for a double wrap bracelet. It’s a party!
How To Wrap The Best Gifts Without Breaking The Bank Arg I so wish I could link to my blog because a few years ago I wrote this lengthy post around creative uses for wrapping paper. I actually have a lottttttt of gift wrapping experience as I did windows at corporate for a big stationery/wrap company for a number of years. Very clever Jenna! You're super crafty and creative. I see your Ferragamo bow there :-) Having worked with every possible material for wrapping I actually tend to opt for plain kraft paper and a simple ribbon or bakers twine. I can't suggest Etsy for supplies enough, and I also recommend pulling greenery from outside (like Rosemary) or buying a cheap holiday bouquet (berries, baby's breath, etc etc) to slip under your ribbon.
This Awesome Purse Is Incredibly Easy To Make (Here's How!) Jenna! Kudos to you for keeping the awesome art of leather work alive! One tip on refining the raw edge laid against the zipper: - Use a superfine grit sandpaper to gently sand down the rawness of the cut edge of the leather - gently! - and kind of round out the straight edge cut by the rotary wheel. - Ink the edge with your sharpie. - Polish the edge using your beeswax, in either of 2 ways: buff using a piece of cotton muslin impregnated with beeswax (you'll have to melt the wax and soak the muslin which can be incredibly messy, but makes the buffing step easier); or carefully and lightly rub a little of the hard wax against the edge, then buff with a plain piece of muslin. The sanding and beeswax not only spramp up that raw edge and gives an amazing artisan finish, it seals the raw edge of the leather, which protects and adds life to your piece. If you can't find bookbinding needles, most brick and mortar sewing stores carry tapestry needles in stock, in varying lengths and sizes.
Friday DIY News, Video and Gossip - Jezebel Nail czarinas, because y'all regularly demonstrate how (scarily) well you know your shit, I come to you with a question: my gf loves doing her nails and hates when they start to chip, stripping the polish when it starts to get even a little rough (in stark contrast to my own patented 'leave single toenail painted for like a year' method). However she has both sensitive skin and brittle, fragile nails, and the polish and remover do neither any favors—the remover seemed to weaken her nails, actually. It got so bad she stopped using polish altogether: obviously a shame as it's something she loves. Other than 'chill out with the polish removal, sheesh', what not-hideously-expensive products and techniques to you recommend to strengthen nails, make polish last longer, gently remove it, etc? We're UK-based, if that helps.
Friday DIY News, Video and Gossip - Jezebel "Shorts are great because they only take like a half a yard." Hahahahahahahaha not on THIS ass baby! Speaking of which, are there any easy ways to calculate how to size up patterns? That's a very good question. Take a garment you already own that fits you well. That is such an excellent description of *real* pattern drafting that I'm almost embarrassed it's next to my cruddy method. Yeah, well, all of the pants I have ever tried to make don't fit right in the crotch area, (I don't know what I'm doing wrong?)