Hop for Joy! A new Magnolia-licious DT sketch challenge

Good morning and happy March 1st....the month that has the first day of spring! YAY! LOL! We have a new DT sketch challenge for you from Magnolia-licious. This month, it's Jacque's turn to choose the challenge and she provided us with an awesome sketch! I wanted to use this adorable Tilda in a bunny suit that I got from Magnolia-licious. And true to my record, I have used yet another stamp that is not in stock in the store. UGH! I'm so sorry. But if you're interested, please be sure and email Diana. I also used #427 flowers from Lazy Summer Days collection. Both are colored with Copic markers and Tilda is cut out and popped up for dimension.

The fun and punny sentiment is from a set of Easter Greetings at The Cutting Cafe' called Happy Easter Inside and Out Greetings. The butterflies are cut using my Cricut, and I added a Prima rose I got from Stamp and Create and some cherry blossoms I got from Wild Orchid Crafts. Please be sure and visit Magnolia-licious Highlites to see the gorgeous cards the rest of my design team sisters have created. They are all so fabulously talented. And we're excited that we've got two new guest designers joining us as well! So a huge welcome to Mindy and Angela!

That's it for today! Thanks so much for stopping by to see me today, and hope to see you back again soon! Hugs!!

Card recipe:

images - Magnolia from Magnolia-licious, sentiment from The Cutting Cafe'

Paper: DP - Basic Grey Two Scoops; cardstock - Bazzill; stamped images on cryogen white

ink: Memento Tuxedo Black; Copic Sketch markers

Tools: Cricut with Tear Drop cart for butterlfies, MS frond and branch punches, Round and scalloped round Nestabilities

Misc: ribbon from Stamp and Create, Kaiser half backed pearls, dimensional tape, stickles

Ways to Clean CZ Jewelry

Store-bought Cleaning Solution
CZ jewelry cleaning products can be purchased in jewelry stores or jewelry department of most superstores. These products usually come in the form of liquid, and they are placed in small bottles. Each bottles cost about $10 or $15. Cleaning procedure normally involves the help of a cotton ball or cotton swab. Firstly, the cotton material has to be soaked in the solution and then taken out. After that, rub the soaked cotton material over the cubic zirconia to remove any dirt or residue buildup. There is another kind of cleaning substance which you can just drop the jewelry into the liquid and leave it in for a while. Typically cleaning solutions come with clear instruction on the bottle, and if not, make sure to ask the sales representatives for more information.Homemade Cleaning Solution
It is also possible to make CZ jewelry cleaning solution at home. Firstly, fill the sink with 2 inches of lukewarm water and stir in a few drops of liquid dish detergent until soap suds form. The dish detergent works to break up dirt and buildup without leaving streaks or greasy residue behind. Soak the CZ jewelry in this solution for 15 minutes, and then use a soft-bristled brush or toothbrush to clean the cracks and crevices of the jewelry. Rinse the jewelry with tap water and let it air dry. Be careful when cleaning small jewelry items such as earrings and rings because they can be difficult to find if they happen go down the drain.

Steam Cleaning
Many elements can diminish the bright luster of Cubic Zirconia jewelry. Daily skin care products like lotion, perfume, and hand cream can cause cubic zirconia to become dull, so as the sweat and oils that our body naturally releases can affect the shine of the stone. Cleaning products and chlorine in swimming pool water can also take the brilliance off cubic zirconia. In these cases, where stains on the jewels can be hard to remove, professional steam cleaning may be needed in order to bring cubic zirconia jewelries back to its original state. Take the jewelry to a local jeweler, and they should be able to steam-cleaned it in just a few moments.

♥ (HELP) which one a better foundation? ♥

I almost ran out of make up foundation & getting a new one soon.
but I wanna try something new~~ but still not sure what brand should I get?
I have been using Liquid MAC Mineralize Satinfinish Foundation foreveeer now.
I like them especially the yellow undertone color on me but I'm still not 100% perfectly satisfied with the results. :(

I have tried Laura Mercier Silk Creme Foundation.
But I HATE the color on me. It makes my face looks a bit pale & the pinkish undertone is deff not my favorite. :(
I got them in Medium Ivory, it was probably either too fair or too dark for me.

I have also try CLINIQUE Perfectly Real Makeup in True Beige but I also hate the color on me.
It was again, either too fair or too dark for me. :(

I'm looking for my holy grail foundation. 
I have a very dry skin, I don't have many acnes so I don't really need a full coverage but I do have a bit pores & bit of imperfection this and there so I still want the medium coverage with a natural look.
I'd love to get the luminous dewy flawless kind of result. 
It's one of the most important standard for my HG foundation other than finding the perfect color.
I also need to find a perfect color foundation, so far NC35 is the colosest to perfect I've ever got.
I don't like the pinkish color undertone, I like yellow undertone better. But of course not too yellow.

soooo please, anybody, help me to find my HG foundation??


I've been thinking of getting any of this..

Bobbi Brown Luminous Moisturizing Foundation

I'm interested because the foundation supposedly gives a luminous glowing result & moisturize my skin in the same time. It also have the anti-aging formula. The color result suppose to look very natural or sheer coverage that won't makes my face looks 'cakey'.

Should I get this??

 

Chanel Pro Lumiere Foundation

the 'holy grail' foundation for many people. but is it really worth it? 

It's really expensive though, almost double price more than MAC! :(

but if its really that good, I would buy them for the quality.

this foundation promise to gives a 'dewy' result, that's why I'm interested in it.

Should I get this??

Make Up For Ever HD Foundation

one the most popular foundation out there.

should I get this??

or if you have a more better suggestion. I'd love to know.

thankssss~~ ^^

love.love ♥♥

April Showers bring May Flowers. Peggy Loves Vintage with The Cutting Cafe'

Happy Saturday everyone! Hope you're having a wonderful weekend. We had a rainy day today, which is wonderful. I love rainy days. Now please understand that I also live Reno, which is high altitude desert. So we just don't get rainy days. We get good snowy days, but rain storms are far and few between. So when we get one, I love it. Ok, enough about the weather! :) Let's move on to this adorable duck and baby from Peggy Loves Vintage! This image is actually from the New Baby Volume 2 cd. Be sure and really look at the images on Peggy's CDs with an open mind. They can be used for so many different things. I cut the image from the front of a baby shower card, because I thought they'd make the most adorable card to celebrate Spring.

I printed out two of the images because I wanted to pop up Mama Duck, baby duck, and the top part of the umbrella. I just used some dimensional tape to pop them up. Hopefully you can see the dimension a little better in the picture below. Please visit Peggy's blog too. She's got a couple great images she's giving away right now. Please be sure and leave her some love and let her know which image you like best. She'd also love it if you'd link up your project you made.

I mounted this adorable duck and baby on a FABULOUS scalloped square from The Cutting Cafe'! I don't know if you've seen the new large scalloped square from Spellbinders, and I also know I don't have to tell you how spendy they are. You can get the Assorted Scalloped Set 1 file from The Cutting Cafe', which has quite a few different type of scallops on it, for a grand total of $5.99, and you can make it any size you want with the click of your mouse!!! Easy peasy! You can either use the wpc file to cut it out with a cutting machine, or you can use the pdf file and your scissors. I truly LOVE this file of scallops! I cut mine out with my Pazzle Inspiration which I got from Hallmark Scrapbook! Hallmark is one of my favorite stores to shop at on line. Jody and Brad are the most wonderful people! They have the best prices and service ever! I also used the Rain, Rain, Go Away file for the sentiment. Regina has been releasing lots of new files, so please be sure and check them out over at The Cutting Cafe'!!

Thanks so much for stopping to see me today, and hope to see you back again soon! Hugs!

Card Recipe:

Image - Peggy Loves Vintage New Baby Volume 2 cd; Sentiment and scalloped frame - The Cutting Cafe'

DP - DCWV Whimsy stack; cardstock - Bazzill

Tools - Pazzle Inspiration, EK Success flower punch, Circle Nesatabilites for sentiment

Misc: buttons - stash, silk ribbon, Kaiser half backed pearls, dimensional tape

Wags 'n Whiskers - Free Style!!

WooHoo!! Happy Friday!! It's time for a new Wags 'n Whiskers challenge, and this week the talented Inge said it's Freestyle week!! I have been just waiting to use this beautiful image of Ansley in prayer. Oh my goodness, she's so pretty! I just think she's amazing for so many things. A first Communion card, a "your in my thoughts and prayers" card, a Sympathy card, a Baptism card, and the list goes on and on. She's colored with Copic markers, cut out, and then popped up with dimensional tape.

Please be sure and visit the Wags 'n Whiskers challenge blog to see the gorgeous creations the rest of the WnW Design Divas came up with! What a talented bunch of ladies! And then we'd love it if you'd join us in the challenge as well. Remember in order to win, you must use a Wags 'n Whiskers image! And if you don't have any yet, then what the heck are you waiting for! Thanks for stopping by to see me today and hope to see you back again soon! Hugs!!

card recipe:

image: Wags 'n Whiskers - Say a Prayer

paper - DP - Graphic 45; cardstock - Bazzill; stamped image on Cryogen White

ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copic Sketch markers

Tools - oval nestabilities, MS frond punch, Sewing Machine

misc: silk ribbon, cross charm, Prima flowers, Wild Orchid Crafts brown roses, Stickles (Frosted Lace), dimensional tape

Bracelets for Moms

If you want to get a bracelet for your Mom, make sure the style and the length of the chain will fit her well. Too long of the chain will be difficult for her to wear and it will also look dragging. With so many options available, you can choose according to her personality, taste or preferences. Here are some suggestions of bracelets that can serve as a great gift for Mom on Mother's Day.

Pearl Bracelets
Throughout the time, pearls have always been classic and elegant. This is a great gift for mom on Mother’s Day. The color and the shape of the pearls vary, but they are all beautiful. Natural pearls are much more expensive than the man-raised ones, however, you can’t really tell the difference by their appearance. With so many designs available, you can definitely find the right one for your mom.

Sterling Silver Charm Bracelets
Sterling silver charm bracelet has always been a popular piece of jewelry, and it would be a great gift for Moms on Mother’s Day. It’s a kind of bracelet that you can mix and match depending on mood and outfit of the day. Mom would love this as a new addition to her jewelry collection. Besides the classic Tiffany style, Thomas Sabo and Swarovski both have a fine line of charm bracelet.

Diamond Bracelets
This is probably the most expensive category of all the bracelets. The long-lasting beauty and the preciousness of a diamond make it an ideal gift for special people. It’s important to be selective when choosing diamond bracelets because the price varies significantly depending on the quality of the diamonds. Due to high profitability, there are many fake diamond bracelets flowing around on the market as well. Thus, it’s probably wise to go to an authorized diamond dealer when you are serious about making a purchase. Don’t forget to look for diamond certificate because real diamond should come with it. For your future reference, the certificate will also serve as a guarantee for the purchase.

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Add Elegance To Your Personality With CZ Jewelry

Life cannot be fully enjoyed without some lively and vivacious things in it. As a matter of fact, boredom and mundane routine can be given a new spark with accessories which are colorful and elegant. For some, health may matter most for enjoying life in its full bloom. But for jewelry freaks, there is another thing to add spice in your life. Is it a new revelation for you? If so then keep on reading because there is much in store for you.

CZ jewelry is definitely the thing to go for in order to make yourself attractive and elegant. CZ jewelry is available in various styles and designs to keep you mesmerized and engrossed. Moreover, a vast variety of shapes and carvings have made this piece of jewelry all the more becoming and charming.CZ jewelry is definitely the thing which can make you stand out in the crowd of stylish and elite class. The best feature of CZ jewelry is its affordable price tag. Isn’t this a treat for you? Yes, surely it is as in this age of economic recession, affordability is the basic factor under consideration. You may be thinking that cheap price tag is due to the cheap quality of CZ jewelry; this is surely not the case indeed as CZ jewelry fabulously strong built and durable. The reliability of CZ jewelry cannot be challenged in any case.

All of those who love diamonds but are unable to afford them can, for sure, go for Cubic Zirconia jewelry. This jewelry closely resembles pure diamonds and the priceless fact is that they are not cheap replicas like some other pieces of jewelry available in market. In other words, CZ jewelry is the best alternative for middle-class jewelry fanatics.

What are you waiting for? The best and affordable CZ jewelry is quite in your reach now. Accessorize yourself with CZ jewelry and flaunt in parties and weddings. After all, no one is going to ask about the price you paid for this jewelry rather they would definitely be flabbergasted by the fantastic glitter of this Cubic Zirconia. Wear CZ jewelry and make yourself prominent by giving a unique and chic look!

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♥ TIESTO Kaleidoscope Worldwide Rave ♥

♥

 

I went to Bangkok last week on 'Chinese New Year' break.
I'm not Chinese btw just to be clear, caz people have mistaken me a lot. :(
the purpose of the visit this time is to party live with TIESTO^^ yayy~~
it's the Kaleidoscope World Tour.
I really like this album, it has more melody & lyrics than the previous tiesto stuff. 

the rave itself was pretty cool.. set up in the rooftop. 
not exactly rooftop though because the Premium Ticket holder didn't actually get to chill under any roof outside.
me & friends came very early & & there were only very few of people there. we decided to get in anyway.
& that's how I was able to take some pictures.
but as the time flies, more & moreeeee people came, it was impossible to take pictures anymore.
i'm sorry for that. i didn't even get the chance to take some snap of TIESTO himself! lol.
there were too many people & I was up dancing all night^^
I didn't take any personal pictures of my journey that night caz I was just kinda busy havin' fun & didn't even remember to take some pictures. :(
but I give you some ideas from the pictures I found in Google.

 

(the ads)

so the rave was located @ Central World ZEN Rooftop in the main city of Bangkok.

 

(the huge ZEN logo)

random from Google

(this is how it looks in the daytime)

random from Google

 (the actual mall. the TIESTO rave was located at the rooftop)

random from Google

  

(how it looks like at night time)

random from Google

 

(seems that I was the only one who's eager to take pics in front of this board @ the entrance)

  

(everybody else was just chilling out, seriously, nobody taking pictures. lol)

  

(the DJ set. but that's not TIESTO. hehee)

(posing at the very beginning of the rave, before it's too pack & impossible to take pics)

 (helloo^^)

 

(TIESTO crew in the back)

here are some actual videos on set. TIESTO did a lot of remix this time, which kind of a bad thing caz I always like his original stuff. but overall he was pretty rockin' or (trancin') perhaps if that's even a word xD 

he played good stuff from Kaleidoscope that got me good. :)

escapeee meeeeeeeeeee.....^^ knock you ouuuttt.....^^

I had a lot of funnnnnnnnn.. yayy!!

love.love ♥♥

Papertake Weekly - Sketch Challenge!!

Happy Tuesday! Hope your week is off to a great start! It's time for a new challenge from Papertake Weekly, and it's sketch week! That means we get another awesome sketch from the amazingly talented Dawny! And this week, we're being sponsored by Simon Says Stamp!

For this one, I used one of my favorite Hanglar and Stanglar images. Isn't it just too cute? I think it makes the perfect "hang in there" card! And that's exactly what this is for. A friend that's having a pretty rough go of it.

Please be sure and pop over to Papertake Weekly and check out the amazing creations from the rest of the design team! They are one talented bunch! And then grab your paper and glue and join us in the challenge for a chance to win a fabulous prize from Simon Says Stamp! Thanks so much for stopping by to see me today and hope to see you back again soon! Hugs!

Recipe:

image- Hanglar and Stanglar

paper - DP is Basic Grey, cardstock is Bazzill

ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copic Sketch Markers

misc: silk ribbon; flower from Wild Orchid Crafts; buttons from stash; dimensional tape

Easter Basket set from The Cutting Cafe' plus a card drive!

Hi everyone! Hope you've enjoyed your weekend! Believe it or not, we got 18 inches of unexpected snow last night! LOL! It's a winter wonderland out there! And we had 60 deg weather all last week! It got me in the mood for spring, and then Mother Nature just yelled "PSYCH" at me this morning when I got up! LOL! Oh well...what else can I expect for February in Reno? Enough about the weather. I've got to tell you about all the FABULOUS new Easter files that Regina has over at The Cutting Cafe'!!! This on is the Easter Basket Set, and it's just one of many that she has just released, and I love it! It's the cutest little treat basket you could ever want to find and it cuts and goes together in the blink of an eye! Sooooo easy!! And it's the perfect size to just give someon a little treat. This one has six of the dark chocolate Dove squares inside it!! That's a lot of chocolate! Please be sure and pop over to The Cutting Cafe' and check out all the fabulous files, including this adorable Easter Basket Set!

My friend Lacey is having a card drive for a friends Aunt who is turning 100 years old on Easter Sunday this year! How awesome is that??!! We're shooting for 100 cards for her 100th birthday. Can you imagine how she would feel to receive that many cards?! If you're interested in helping by sending a card, please email Lacey at laceysoliving@bellsouth.net. Please visit Lacey's blog for more info. Lacey is the owner of Stamp and Create. One of my very favorite stores for shopping on line for stamps and embellishments. Her prices are the best and her service is top notch! Do yourself a favor and check it out! She's also the co-owner of Wags 'n Whiskers along with Nikki Fairbairn (owner of Bunny Zoe's Crafts, another one of my favorite stores that I love to shop at!!

Inside Paris Fashion - Brief Article

"Why Paris? It's a kind of recent question. A few years ago nobody would have asked it. And it was even out of the question to ask such a question: Paris was the place!

Is Paris happening again? Maybe, in a different way than before. Too much idleness and solitariness was not too great for Paris. Now the world has changed--Paris, too. And the essence of Paris without its famous 'cliches' could be an inspiring idea again. We live for the idea that the spirit of places can be a kind of touchstone for the mind and body.

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The Seine will be forever in action, but Paris had become a troublesome dream with lots of inconveniences. However, when a place is back on the map, for often inexplicable reasons, people cope easily with those kinds of problems. Everything suddenly could be an inspiration--and we are all only looking for inspiration--hoping for a new and different 'atmosphere' and a new magic moment (one which should last as long as possible but rarely can).

We would all love a kind of new post--World War II Saint-Germain-des-Pres. But it could not exist that way today. Never compare times and places. It could happen anywhere in Paris. The idea that it could happen makes Paris suddenly different again, looked at with other eyes.

♥ more giveaways are still open :) ♥

joiningg.. joiningg.. simply because I ♥ the prizes.
they're all unavoidable xD
again, I'm just trying my luck.
& also I enjoy spreading the news to the others so then they can try their luck too^^

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want them all! :)

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I've alwaaayys wanted to try this prime potion ever since everybody seems to be using it!!

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 nice coloorr~~

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MAC MAC MAC!!

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yummy prize~~

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pretty earrings^^

Topshop Princess Giveaway

very girlyyyyy. likeyy^^

17. The Make Up Goddess Guru: Joanne Louise

looks soo elegant^^

18. Lacquerized Nail Polish Giveaway

such pretty colorssssss!!!!

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falsiesssss!! yayy^^

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who wants some branded free handbag? i do^^

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MAC lippy!! yayy~~

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win meee pls~~

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palette!! palette!!

The Gloss Goss Giveaway
such yummy prizes :)

27. Sigma Make-Up Brush Giveaway

mee like make up brushes, they helps us to apply a better and neater make up. :)

28. KimmyDaDiva Anniversary Giveaway

win this goodiess!!

Evening Lavender's 3rd Giveaway
woww i'm craving those skin food^^

Mineral Basic Giveaway

I want to try the mineral products~~~~~ hope I win :)

Rhamnousia Giveaway
mac lipglass~ yayy^^

33. Itsura's Giveaway
such pretty prizes :)

34. Skin79 Mini BB Cream Set Giveaway
yayy bb creamm~~

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moree MAC!! :)

37. Jocelyn's "Cheer Up My Blog" Giveaway
food.. moreee food!! i'm so intooo thisss.. I need to try them all!!

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CLINIQUEEEE!!!!!:) yayyy^^

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cute jewelries. it's handmade tooo~~

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I'd like the palette. such pretty colors^^

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the prizes are so bloomy ^^

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nice aviatooorr & hello kitty^^

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maybellinee~~

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moreee lush & mac yyy^^

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I want the urban decay palette!!!!^^

 

crossing my finger now. hope I win ~~

love.love ♥♥