Thursday, September 30, 2010

Reader Appreciation Week Day #4: The Pleated Poppy

It's Day 4 of Reader Appreciation Week!  

I'm sure a lot of you have heard of Lindsey and her awesome shop, The Pleated Poppy.  She also has an awesome blog that I love.  Go check out her What I Wore-she has adorable outfits.

Here are some samplings from her shop that'll make you want to buy one of everything!


Love the fabric Lindsey used for this zipper bag-my little guy would love the cars all over it.


How cute is this covered notebook?!  I'd never want to write in it for fear that it would get used up too fast!


Lindsey creates these beautiful petal drop necklaces-I just love them!


And these petal pushers?!  So cute!


Lindsey's famous posy pins!  I love the color combination she used for this set.


Such a cute way to store your sunglasses-I think I may need to ditch my old case!

Lindsey is graciously offering 10% off everything in her shop to you lovely Scraps and Scribbles readers!  How sweet is that?!?!  Just use the code SCRAPS when you checkout.


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Tipping Thursday: Choosing Your Make-up

Picking out make-up can be a daunting, even scary task for some.  I'd like to make it a little easier : )  I'm going to break it down for you by product.  I've found the easiest way to choose anything is to know what you want.  What do you want your make-up to do for you?  Also, make sure that you're using products that work with your skin's needs so that you'll always put your best face first!

Foundation/Powder 
Foundations come in a variety of formulas, as do most cosmetics.  In choosing the one that's right for you, ask yourself these questions:
How much coverage do I want?  Do I want it to be sheer or heavy-duty?
Does my foundation contain an SPF of at least 15 if my moisturizer doesn't?
Do I need a foundation that is going to reduce break-outs or lessen the signs of aging?
Tinted moisturizers, set with a sheer powder, even out skin tone and give you a nice flush of color without being heavy or giving "thicker" coverage.  This is what I personally use, because I don't feel I need a foundation that covers a lot.  I also can have oily skin at times, so I look for one that is non-comedogenic, which means that it won't clog my pores.  Liquid foundations offer a wider range of coverage, based on their consistancy.  Cream-to-powder foundations offer a good amount of coverage, too, and are great for those of us who are pressed for time when doing our make-up because it cuts out the powder step in our routine.  To choose the shade that's right for you (and to see how to apply your make-up), check out the 9 Step Beauty Routine.  Having your shade match correctly is key!

Concealer
The trick to choosing a good concealer is to first think about what you're trying to cover up.  Is it acne, a scar, discolorations, under-eye circles?  For acne, use a concealer specifically targeted to covering up and fighting breakouts.  For harder-to-cover areas, either apply several thin layers or go with a thicker formula.  For under-eye circles, I've seen concealers specifically made for that area of your face-they usually contain some caffeine to help get rid of the circles as well as an eye product to help with lines.

Eyeshadow
Eyeshadow is one of the toughest for some women.  It comes in all kinds of formulas-there are pressed powder, loose powder, cream eyeshadows, and eyeshadow sticks to name a few.  And then there's all of the shades!  Don't be afraid to try a new color!  The biggest thing you can do to make your eyeshadow always look great is to start off with an eye primer.  This helps keep your shadow looking fresh, keeps it from creasing or running and will make it last all day.  This is especially key if you have oily lids!  As far as what colors you should use, that's up to you!  Experiment!  There are a few things that you should stay away from, though.  If you have deep-set eyes, stay away from dark shadows as they make your eyes look sunken.  If you have petite facial features, don't load up on the bright or overly dramatic shadows as they can over-power your face.  If you have fair skin, don't shy away from wearing bold colors, just wear them in smaller doses, like as a liner or in the outer corner of your eye.

Eye Liner
Eye liner isn't for everyone.  And it can be hard to find one that stays in place!  If you have oily lids or teary eyes, choose eye liners that are smudge-proof and waterproof.  They even make some in 12 hour formulas, much like long-wear lipstick.  If you're using eye liner to bring out your natural eye color, here's some colors to try:
Bronze-y gold for blue eyes, plum purples for green eyes and deeper purples for brown eyes.

Mascara
Mascara comes in all colors and formulas these days.  If you have thin eyelashes, look for a thickening or volumizing mascara.  If you have shorter lashes, look for a mascara that will lengthen.  If your lashes just need some omphh! go with a volumizing mascara.  Your mascara shouldn't flake when you comb it out with an eyelash comb or throughout the course of the day, it shouldn't clump when you apply it and it shouldn't run.

Blush
Your blush should compliment your natural skintone.  The point of blush is to make you look naturally flushed.  Stay away from really bright blush, unless you have darker skin.  If you have oily skin, I suggest using a cream blush or a cheek stain, as those tend to have more staying power with that skin type than powder blush.

Lips
Depending on your preferences, you can go with a lip stick or a lip gloss or nothing at all.  I prefer lip gloss myself.  I look for one that doesn't feel sticky when I apply it, is moisturizing and doesn't fade fast.  In a lipstick, I look for pretty much the same things.  There are also lip stains that do exactly what it sounds like they do: stain your lips and the color will last all day.

As with most things, I've discovered that finding the colors that work for me is just a matter of trial and error, so I'm constantly trying new things!

So go be adventurous!

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Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Coming to you from...

Tell me where you're from-I'd like to get to know you all a little better!  

As I'm sure a vast majority of you are aware, I'm a Floridian.  I love the Sunshine State, with its beautiful beaches and awesome thunderstorms.  It truly is my home.

So just leave me a comment, telling me which state you're in and something you like about living there!

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Whatcha Think?

It's Reader Appreciation Week and that means I want to hear what you, the readers, have to say about things.
I want your honest opinions-I promise to take them all as constructive criticism and not get my panties in a bunch : )

What do you think about Scraps and Scribbles?
Are there things that you would change?
Is there something, content-wise, you'd like to see more of?  Less of?
Is the blog itself easy to navigate?
Do you like the layout/look of the blog?  Does it feel cluttered?
If you could change any one thing, what would it be?

I can't wait to hear what you all have to say!

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What I'm Wearing #8

It's Wednesday so that means it's that time again!

As promised, I was more thoughtful about my outfits this last week.


Thursday I went and ran errands while the little man had an afternoon with his Aunt Anna.  It was weird to have an entire afternoon to myself!  

Blue plaid button-up: OP
Dark skinny jeans: Thrifted American Eagle
Sandals (not pictured):Rainbows


Friday, I headed over to the grand opening of a new Ulta near me with my friend and her little guy.  Sorry for the yucky lighting-we didn't get home until it was already dark out!

Brown rosette tee: Charlotte Russe
Brown tank; Forever 21
Mustard skinny pants: Forever 21
Brown flats: Target


Saturday I had a girls' day with my sisters.  We did some shopping and had dinner together.

Sweater dress: Thrifted Mossimo
Purple lace tank: Forever 21
Belt: Forever 21
Black leggings: Miley Cyrus/Max Azria
Grey flats: Charlotte Russe


My favorite part of the outfit was my new bright purple eyeshadow I got the day before at Ulta!


I totally forgot to take a pic Sunday because I was busy with church and packing to go see my mom.  But I did remember on Monday.  Here's my outfit for some QT with my brothers (like my hair lol?  I didn't feel like blow-drying it.)

Plaid shirt: Target
Dark-wash jeans: Bullhead from Pac Sun
Grey flats: Charlotte Russe
Knotted necklace: Charlotte Russe


The little man wanted "up! up!" so he's in this one, showing off his outfit, too :)

Grey top: Forever 21
White tank: Forever 21
Dark-wash jeans: Bullhead from Pac Sun
Sweater necklace: Made by me, courtesy of Craftaholics Anonymous

And there you have it!  I think I like Saturday's outfit the best of all of them.

Linking up to the Pleated Poppy and Meet Virginia.


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Reader Appreciation Week Giveaway #3: Creations by Lanie-CLOSED

It's Day 3 of Reader Appreciation Week!  I hope you all are enjoying the festivities so far.  Don't forget to check out Monday's and Tuesday's giveaways!

Today's shop is Creations by Lanie.  I'm sure most of you know Lanie of Lanie J. and Co.  Well, she also has a fab Etsy shop which is full of all kinds of cute things.




Or these tile coasters



Love the quote on this one-and it's a magnet!

Lanie is giving one lucky Scraps and Scribbles follower one of her cute clothespin sets!

Here's the prize:


Four clothespins dressed up in browns and blues with magnets attached to the back so you can stick 'em on your fridge (or anywhere else you'd like.)

And here's how to enter:
Mandatory entry: Be a Scraps and Scribbles follower and show me your lovely face on my sidebar (I'll be checking).  Then, head on over to Bean's Things and let me know what your favorite thing is.  Please leave this all in one comment-k'thanks!

Want more chances to win?  Here's what you can do:
~"Heart" Creations by Lanie on Etsy
~Follow Scraps and Scribbles on Twitter
~Follow Lanie on Twitter
~"Like" Scraps and Scribbles on Facebook (you can also click the FB icon in the right sidebar)
~"Like" Lanie J. and Co. on Facebook 
~ Join Lanie's Blog Frog community and leave a comment on one of her discussions (or start one!)
~Join the Scraps and Scribbles Blog Frog community and leave a comment on one of the discussions (or start one!)
~Subscribe to Scraps and Scribbles (or you can click on the icon in the right sidebar)
~Blog or tweet about the giveaway, mention on Facebook-whatever you like-then let me know and leave me a link!

Please leave a separate comment for each thing that you do-it makes it SOOO much easier for me when it comes time to choose a winner.  The giveaway will run until Friday, October 8th at midnight EST (as will all of the giveaways this week) and the winners will all be announced the following day.


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Who's That: Mod Podge Rocks!

I am so pleased to introduce you all to the amazing Amy from Mod Podge Rocks!


She is seriously the Mod Podge Queen. In addition to her awesome mod podge blog, she is a contributor to the blog Paint Me Plaid, which you should totally check out, too.  It's full of all kinds of awesome paint-related projects.  Amy is here today sharing an awesome Halloween project that I hope you all love!

Speaking of Halloween, don't forget to link up your Halloween projects to the Halloween party!


Not so very long ago, I did a post on how to use white transfer paper. Before that, I never had used transfer paper. You'll be pleased to know that I finished my very first transfer paper project - and here it is! My skeleton pumpkin, or "skelle-punkin'" if you will. I'm very happy with the results, and now I will show you how to make one for your very own.
In case you are joining for the first time, here's a list of supplies that I used on this project:
  • Craft pumpkin - I used Celebrate It brand from Michaels
  • Skeleton clip art printed out to fit the pumpkin - I got mine from Microsoft
  • FolkArt Paint - Licorice, Dove Gray, Metallic Silver Sterling
  • Mod Podge - Silver Glitter
  • Purple craft leaves - again, Celebrate It from Michaels
  • Paintbrushes in two sizes - small and large
  • Hot Glue Gun
  • Pipe Cleaners, black
  • White transfer paper and stylus
  • Tape

If you check out my transfer paper post, you'll see that I left off here, with the clip art image having been transferred to the pumpkin. To catch up, paint your pumpkin with Licorice until fully covered, allow to dry and then use this tutorial to transfer the image to the front of the pumpkin.


Use your small brush to paint in the skeleton design with Dove Gray. Follow the transfer paper lines as closely as you can. Keep painting until you'll filled the skeleton completely in and then allow to dry. Don't forget the stem.


Use your small brush and Metallic Silver Sterling to paint over the Dove Gray. It gives it a nice little sheen. Cover and then allow to dry. Paint the stem too. You are so close to being done you can't imagine. By the way, does this photo look like I'm painting in a basement?


Coat your pumpkin with several layers of Glitter Mod Podge, allowing to dry between coats. This should sparkle nicely on the black paint! Set aside and allow to dry.


While you are waiting for the pumpkin to dry, take some of your leaves and glue onto the ends of pipe cleaners. You should use your hot glue gun; I'm A.D.D. so I grabbed the glue that was sitting right there.


Once dry, wrap the pipe cleaners around your finger to make a curled vine effect.


Using your hot glue gun, attach the pipe cleaner "vines" to the top of the pumpkin, then start attaching leaves. Glue leaves down until you feel your pumpkin has enough - basically to your heart's content!

Let the glue cool before placing out, and then enjoy your spooky decoration. If you would like to set outside, make sure to spray with a waterproof enamel sealer.

Isn't Amy's pumpkin awesome?!?!  I hope you all head over to Mod Podge Rocks! and check out her other equally amazing projects!



Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Reader Appreciation Week Giveaway #2: Just Pretty-CLOSED

It's Day 2 of Reader Appreciation Week!

Today I'd like to introduce you all to Cheryl from A Pretty Cool Life and her shop, Just Pretty.  She is a seamstress extrordinare and I love all of the things that she creates!


 Cheryl uses a lot of vintage fabrics, often vintage linens, to create a lot of her items.  I love the color combinations she used for this patchwork pillow!


Who wouldn't feel a little fancy wearing this little apron to cook in?


I just L-O-V-E the bunting that she makes!


I think these numbered bean bags are just adorable.  I may need to get some for my son!


I'm a sucker for tote bags and this one even happens to be in my favorite color-green!

Cheryl is so generously giving away one of her fab crayon rolls to one lucky Scraps and Scribbles follower!  She's also offering 10% off anything in her shop this week to you lovely Scraps and Scribbles fans!

Here's the prize:



One luck Scraps and Scribbles follower will win this cute white and red polka dot crayon roll.  This roll holds 16 crayons and is cute as a button.

And here's how to enter:
Mandatory entry: Be a Scraps and Scribbles follower and show me your lovely face on my sidebar.  Then, head on over to Just Pretty and let me know what your favorite thing is.  Please leave this all in one comment, like this: "I'm a follower!  I like... from Just Pretty"-k'thanks! 

Want more chances to win?  Here's what you can do:
~"Heart" Just Pretty on Etsy
~Follow Scraps and Scribbles on Twitter and please leave me your Twitter name. 
~Follow A Pretty Cool Life on Twitter
~"Like" Scraps and Scribbles on Facebook 
~"Like" A Pretty Cool Life on Facebook

~Become a follower of A Pretty Cool Life 
~Join the Scraps and Scribbles Blog Frog community and leave a comment on one of the discussions (or start one!) 
~Subscribe to Scraps and Scribbles (or you can click on the icon in the right sidebar)
~Blog or 
Tweet about the giveaway or mention on Facebook-whatever you like-then let me know and leave me a link

Please leave a separate comment for each thing that you do-it makes it SOOO much easier for me when it comes time to choose a winner.  The giveaway will run until Friday, October 8th at midnight EST (as will all of the giveaways this week) and the winners will all be announced the following day.


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Halloween Madness: Guest Project


I've got a great guest for you all this week who will be sharing an awesome Halloween project tomorrow!  

Any guesses as to who it might be?

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Monday, September 27, 2010

Reader Appreciation Week Giveaway #1:Bean's Things-CLOSED

It's Day 1 of Reader Appreciation Week and I'm so happy to be kicking it off with my good friend Jeanna's shop!


If you've been following along for a while, you've already heard me rave about the awesomeness that is Bean's Things.  For those of you who are new, you're in for a treat.



Jeanna makes amazing jewelry using up-cycled paper items that she finds.  I love this Day of the Dead Pendant that she created!


She also has lovely rings-I love this black flower one


And pretty earrings-the touch of glitter on these pretty butterflies is just right..  I've ranted and raved how much I adore my earrings from Bean's Things!



Jeanna also makes fabulous magnets and she's giving this pumpkin set away to one lucky Scraps and Scribbles follower!  Aren't they just perfect for Halloween?!


Here's the prize:
4 new silver bottle caps that measure 1 1/4" were used for this fun set.  A clear resin was used to fill in the bottle caps. This not only protects the images, but also creates a smooth clear finish.
A super strong Rare Earth magnet was adhered to each bottle cap. With these magnets, you can be sure that your Halloween party invites and pictures will stay put!

And here's how to enter:
Mandatory entry: Be a Scraps and Scribbles follower and show me your lovely face on my sidebar.  Then, head on over to Bean's Things and let me know what your favorite thing is.  Please leave this all in one comment-k'thanks!


Want more chances to win?  Here's what you can do:
~"Heart" Bean's Things on Etsy
~Follow Scraps and Scribbles on Twitter and please leave your Twitter name.
~Follow Bean's Things on Twitter
~"Like" Scraps and Scribbles on Facebook (you can also click the FB icon in the right sidebar)
~"Like" Bean's Things on Facebook (Jeanna has freebies all the time that she only offers to her FB fans)
~Join the Scraps and Scribbles Blog Frog community and leave a comment on one of the discussions (or start one!)
~Subscribe to Scraps and Scribbles (or you can click on the icon in the right sidebar)
~Blog or Tweet about the giveaway or mention it on Facebook-whatever you like-then let me know and leave me a link 


Please leave a separate comment for each thing that you do-it makes it SOOO much easier for me when it comes time to choose a winner.  The giveaway will run until Friday, October 8th at midnight EST (as will all of the giveaways this week) and the winners will all be announced the following day.
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Guesting over at Mod Podge Rocks!

That's right!  I'm sharing a super-cool Halloween project over at Mod Podge Rocks today.

So go check it out and say hi to Amy while you're at it. 

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I Just Want to Say Thank You!

Did you see what's been happening over in my right sidebar?  Scraps and Scribbles has made it to 150 followers (and then some)!!!!!  I am beyond thrilled.


And I couldn't have gotten here without you all.  

So, to say thanks for your support of Scraps and Scribbles and all-around awesomeness, this week is Appreciation Week.

Some very awesome shops have donated items and discounts just for you Scraps and Scribbles readers.  There will be a new one every day this week, so keep following along! 

And come back later today to see what today's shop and prize will be.


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