Splatter Nails Tutorial
Splatter nails are super cool and easy to do, but they make a huge mess! I didn't tape my nails for this tutorial, and I really regretted it while I was doing the clean up. If you want a tutorial for how to tape off nails check out this one. In this tutorial I used Tip Top Nail Chic in Twilight for the base and splattered Beauty UK polish in Black and Lilac Girl, Sally Hansen Insta-Dri in Mint Sprint and Wet and Wild in Tickled Pink. Lay out newspaper to work over. Back to Tutorials Still have some questions? Copyright 2012 Lisa Bailey © Nail-Art-101.comAll Rights Reserved
baby onesie cupcake tutorial {and a sweet giveaway}
Need a cute baby shower idea? Here's a fun way to package those baby essentials--make some cupcakes! For this project you'll need: 4 receiving blankets4 onesies4 medium rubber bands4 medium rubber bands4 coffee filtersthin coordinating ribbonscissorsa bakery cupcake box (I found mine at Packaging Specialties) First, fold the receiving blankets down until you have a 3" strip. Now for the cupcake icing. Then pinch the top and gather it together. Lay the icing at the end of the receving blanket and roll it up. Roll it all the way up, moving down as you go so that the top is peaked. Wrap it with a rubber band to secure it. Place it in a coffee filter "wrapper." Tie it closed with ribbon. Repeat all the steps again for more cupcakes. Place them in the bakery box. If you want, tie it with bakery string and add a cute tag! Hungry now (either for cupcakes or babies)? Are you dying over these? To enter, just visit her sweet shop and leave us a comment with your favorite item. or the darling Love Notes,
Blue Me Away! Sally Hansen
Faded Floral Manicure
photos + post design by Kristin Ess Who doesn’t love a soft, faded floral pattern? You can basically do this mani in any color combo you want– we chose a spring-y palette. Here’s how you get the look: YOU WILL NEED: Nail polish remover, 4 small paint brushes, a plate or something to put your polish drops on, a white nail polish + 3 of your favorite polish colors that look good together. Place a dot of each color on your plate. Good luck with your pretty faded florals and as always, tweet us a picture when you’re done! (Special thanks to Kimberly, our new nail intern for showing us this technique!!) Tags: DIY, faded florals, floral, floral nails, flower nails, flowers, how to, kristin ess, mani, mani monday, manicure, nail art, nail polish, nails, polish, polished, spring, the beauty department, thebeautydepartment.com, tutorial Related posts:
easy stretchy baby headband tutorial
Hee hee! Isn't this the cutest picture ever? I love this little sweetie. Easy Stretchy Baby Headband Tutorial What you'll need: *Pair of clean tights or thick nylon stockings (I found of pack of three bright colors at Walmart for $2!) *Rotary cutter or scissors *Sewing machine and thread 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. I think it's totally cute like this! 7. 8. 9. Wear it plain like this, or add a cute flower clip. Just clip your bow or flower onto the middle section. Complete cuteness. Here's one I made out of an old t-shirt.
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Tipped Out
all photos: Kristin Ess + thebeautydepartment.com post designed by kristin ess Lots of emails this week asking for a tutorial on Lauren’s temporary bright colors. Here I’ve replicated the process for you in 7 steps on an extension. TOOLS: highlighting comb, clips, foils, color brush, hair bleach with the appropriate volume (always seek a professional when using bleach), light pink color, dark pink color, light blue, dark blue, clear gloss. Step 1 Highlight the tips of the hair using hair bleach with the correct volume. Step 2 Fold up your foil and let it process until it reaches a pale blonde. Step 3 Shampoo and lightly condition bleach out of the hair. Step 4 Blow hair completely dry. Step 5 Place the hair on a foil. Step 6 Next, paint the light blue (or whatever color you choose) on the entire bottom 2/3. Step 7 Paint the very tips (or bottom 1/3) using the darker version of that color. This is such a fun summer trend and I hope everyone finds their own fun way of doing it.
"hip" cover up for girls
I think these are a brilliant idea. They're perfect for hiding underwear and muffin tops that are often visible with today's lose-rise jeans, without having to wear a t-shirt or tank. Unfortunately, these hip cover ups are for grown woman. Anyone with a tween daughter will know that younger girls could use this too. Why, oh why do clothing companies make low rise or ultra low rise pants for little girls? "Hip" Cover Up Tutorial Supplies: *You will need a stretchy knit fabric. *Stretchy sequins or lace (optional). *Matching thread and sewing machine Step One: Measure your child’s waist. Step Two: Cut your stretch lace or sequins one inch longer than your child’s waist measurement. Step Three: Sew the two short sides together. Step Four: I left the top of the cover alone since it is a knit and will not fray. Step Five: Roll the bottom of the cover up ¼ to ½ inch (whatever you prefer) twice to make a nice hem. Step Six: With coordinating thread sew the hem and lace/sequins down.
