Grinch-mas!

I decided to make some ornaments this year and wanted to share a few tutorials with you. This Grinch ornament is made out of fabric and several embellishments.

 

If you would like to make a stuffed ornament you will need the following supplies.

Fabric with any design
Coordinating fabric for the back
Polyfill Stuffing
Embroidery Thread
Thread
Embellishments (sequins and beads)
Needle
Scissors
Embroidery hoop (optional)
Ribbon
Pins

First pick out a design and cut out a rectangle or square (to have extra room). Once the piece is cut start embellishing the fabric using sequins, beads, embroidery, ect. I decided to use a embroidery hoop to make things a little easier (this is optional).

When finished adding embellishments cut out a piece of coordinating fabric for the back.

Place both pieces of fabric good sides facing each other, pin, and cut the desired shape including a seam allowance. Sew around the piece either using a needle and thread or sewing machine. Leave a small opening and flip the fabric inside out. Then stuff the lil guy with polyfill, sew the opening shut, and add a ribbon for hanging :)

Wishing!

Christmas is so close and there are a few things on my wish list :) First is the Naked 2 palette that came out a few weeks ago. I already have the Naked palette but I heard this one has much cooler tones. I love the neutrals! Some other makeup things I really want to try is the Bobby Brown Corrector and the Benefit Erase Paste. I'm really into makeup lately (good and bad thing). Also this elephant bank would look nice on my desk, maybe some big pearl earrings would be awesome, or something super shiny... Fingers crossed ;)

Do you have a Christmas wish list?

Be Merry

Christmas is approaching way to fast this year. Its my favorite time of the year but I still have some minor decorating to do. Like putting up lights, getting some things out of boxes, and making a few more things :) I love crafting/making gifts so I was searching for some inspiration and found these cute tutorials for Christmas.

 

Felt Garland / Jersey Pom Pom Ornament / Felt Christmas Tree Pins / Washi Tape Wrapping / Felted Garland / Glitter Ornaments

MIA

Hello! Sorry I haven't posted in awhile. I went up north to see my family for Thanksgiving and they live in the country so there really isn't any internet access. But I'm back in FL and have a few ornament tutorials I'm getting ready to post next week.

I hope you all had an awesome Thanksgiving :)

Over The Weekend

Over the weekend Jerry and I went to the Festival of the Masters at Downtown Disney. 

I think this is my 5th or 6th year going. I absolutely love seeing all the artists and their pieces. Also they have awesome sidewalk chalk artists. 

Michaels teamed up with Disney this year so they had tons of crafts, you could help build a super big dino or dragon in the Lego store, they had some interactive games, and all sorts of other stuff.

One artist I couldn't wait to see was Deona Fish. She's in the "folk art" section. I own 4 of her pieces now. I love her style so much. Also I really wanted this One-of-a-Kind Vinylmation Mickey designed by Lee Clark but it was super pricey.

Little Ones

In a previous post I mentioned I was making some gifts for a few pals that are expecting... well here is a little bit of my progress:)  I finished a teal and cream baby blanket for my old boss/supervisor Jason and his wife Ellen. Their expecting a little boy in January. I'm so excited for them:)

I also made a few bibs and burp cloths for a boy because I thought my other pal might be having a boy (they didn't know the gender) but they had a little girl. So its time to switch it up with some pink.

Shimmer and Shine

Lately I've been interested in all types of makeup. Why??? I have no idea its like an addiction I have right now. I'm not the best when it comes to this subject but I follow these gals on youtube to get a little inspiration - Kandee Johnson (hello! shes amazing and totally fun), Tiffany (MakeupByTiffanyD), and also Emily (emilynoel83). 
I've also been reading what products are better than others and bought/received a few items that I absolutely love. Some of these products are super pricey but they last a long time and are worth it.

So first I love the Naked palette from Urban Decay its so amazing. The colors are so pigmented and versatile even though they are shades of either cream, brown, or gray:) Mac's eyeshadow in All that Glitters and Satin Taupe is my everyday go to and works with any outfit. Anastasia Beverly Hills came out with a kit at Ulta called ULTAment Brows including the Brow Wiz and Brow Duality. They make my brows show up so much more since I have super blonde brows. The BD helps highlight the brow bone. AMAZING!!! I also use the Pur Minerals Mineral Brow Perfection.
Another thing is something I came across in the department store. It's Ponds Evening Soothe Towelettes they completely clean all my makeup off and leave my skin feeling fresh and clean. I have a few more products being delivered from Urban Decay this week that I really wanted to try out too.

Do you have any go to makeup product you really like this month?