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The rest was garlic bread, crackers, sandwiches, fruit, lemonade and pastries from the grocery store. I like to pretend I'm a baker so I

made my baby girl a

BEAUTIFUL DIY: HOW TO CUT SIDE BANGS Step Four: Take thinning shears and cut into the section vertically several times to reduce the bulk of the hair. My biggest criticism of people cutting their own BEAUTIFUL DIY: HAIR HIGHLIGHT TUTORIAL Today I thought I'd show everyone how I highlight my own hair. To be completely honest, it's pretty easy since my hair is so short. If my hair was long, it would hang in my face and I wouldn't be able to see

what I was doing!

BEAUTIFUL DIY: CHILD HAIRCUT TUTORIAL My model didn't have much hair on the sides of her head, so I let it down all at once and used the back as a length guide to cut across. If the child your working on has thick hair, let down small horizontal sections like the back and just point cut the entire side the same

way.

BEAUTIFUL DIY: EASY BARBIE DRESS TUTORIAL Step Two: Now take your 3" piece of elastic and sew it down the middle of your bodice piece. This time you will REALLY need to stretch the elastic as you sew so it is stitched all the way across your fabric.

BEAUTIFUL DIY: 2011

I'm still learning how to manage my time at home. This new hair styling job takes up way more time than I'd like and my housework will often fall to the way side. BEAUTIFUL DIY: JUNE 2011 I've been so inspired by all the adorable laundry room makeovers I've seen that I wanted to make my own laundry room a little prettier. So I came up with this quick art project to get started. BEAUTIFUL DIY: LACE TANK TOP TUTORIAL Then I sewed along the bottom edge of the applique. I actually sewed two rows with a zig-zag stitch just to make sure the lace and shirt were very stable together. BEAUTIFUL DIY: NOVEMBER 2012 My husband bought an American Girl doll off of craigslist for our daughters 5th birthday. It was a GREAT deal! The hair on this doll was perfect but there were a few marks on the limbs. BEAUTIFUL DIY: MY FIRST GIVEAWAY! then leave a comment at this post mentioning which color you like best. Teal, or White. The contest closes on Sunday night and I'll draw

a name on Monday.

BEAUTIFUL DIY

The rest was garlic bread, crackers, sandwiches, fruit, lemonade and pastries from the grocery store. I like to pretend I'm a baker so I

made my baby girl a

BEAUTIFUL DIY: HOW TO CUT SIDE BANGS Step Four: Take thinning shears and cut into the section vertically several times to reduce the bulk of the hair. My biggest criticism of people cutting their own BEAUTIFUL DIY: HAIR HIGHLIGHT TUTORIAL Today I thought I'd show everyone how I highlight my own hair. To be completely honest, it's pretty easy since my hair is so short. If my hair was long, it would hang in my face and I wouldn't be able to see

what I was doing!

BEAUTIFUL DIY: CHILD HAIRCUT TUTORIAL My model didn't have much hair on the sides of her head, so I let it down all at once and used the back as a length guide to cut across. If the child your working on has thick hair, let down small horizontal sections like the back and just point cut the entire side the same

way.

BEAUTIFUL DIY: EASY BARBIE DRESS TUTORIAL Step Two: Now take your 3" piece of elastic and sew it down the middle of your bodice piece. This time you will REALLY need to stretch the elastic as you sew so it is stitched all the way across your fabric.

BEAUTIFUL DIY: 2011

I'm still learning how to manage my time at home. This new hair styling job takes up way more time than I'd like and my housework will often fall to the way side. BEAUTIFUL DIY: JUNE 2011 I've been so inspired by all the adorable laundry room makeovers I've seen that I wanted to make my own laundry room a little prettier. So I came up with this quick art project to get started. BEAUTIFUL DIY: LACE TANK TOP TUTORIAL Then I sewed along the bottom edge of the applique. I actually sewed two rows with a zig-zag stitch just to make sure the lace and shirt were very stable together. BEAUTIFUL DIY: NOVEMBER 2012 My husband bought an American Girl doll off of craigslist for our daughters 5th birthday. It was a GREAT deal! The hair on this doll was perfect but there were a few marks on the limbs. BEAUTIFUL DIY: MY FIRST GIVEAWAY! then leave a comment at this post mentioning which color you like best. Teal, or White. The contest closes on Sunday night and I'll draw

a name on Monday.

BEAUTIFUL DIY: JUNE 2011 I've been so inspired by all the adorable laundry room makeovers I've seen that I wanted to make my own laundry room a little prettier. So I came up with this quick art project to get started.

BEAUTIFUL DIY: 2012

My husband bought an American Girl doll off of craigslist for our daughters 5th birthday. It was a GREAT deal! The hair on this doll was perfect but there were a few marks on the limbs. BEAUTIFUL DIY: EASY BARBIE DRESS TUTORIAL Step Two: Now take your 3" piece of elastic and sew it down the middle of your bodice piece. This time you will REALLY need to stretch the elastic as you sew so it is stitched all the way across your fabric. BEAUTIFUL DIY: MAY 2011 I think men are really hard to shop for. Usually any guys I buy for end up with an unimaginative gift card. Well, my dad's birthday came up and I really wanted to put at least a little more effort into his gift card so I bought a plant and made this cute little envelope. BEAUTIFUL DIY: JANUARY 2012 My original thought was to have a pirate party for my little guy; however, I ended up officially calling it a Neverland party. I love to encourage guests to dress up and I thought mermaids, pirates, fairies, lost boys, etc. would be fun costume ideas. BEAUTIFUL DIY: AUGUST 2011 I hope to get back into the salon world in the next couple weeks. I just can't decide if I want to do commission or booth rental. After a few meetings with a few key people those questions should be ironed out and I'll be able to make a decision. BEAUTIFUL DIY: DIY MERMAID COSTUME AND PARTY The skirt has the center seam down the back. I did nip it in the waist a bit so it fit her body better and wouldn't fall off. Then I made a deep ruffle and just sewed it on the bottom allowing it to drag in the back forming a small train. BEAUTIFUL DIY: J CREW KNOCKOFF NECKLACE TUTORIAL I took my "ribbon" and found the middle. You want to start in the middle so you get an even number of beads on each side. I didn't do that with the black one and that's why the necklace knots at the end of the beads rather than in the back. BEAUTIFUL DIY: MY FIRST GIVEAWAY! then leave a comment at this post mentioning which color you like best. Teal, or White. The contest closes on Sunday night and I'll draw

a name on Monday.

BEAUTIFUL DIY: 11.8% 11.8% is the unemployment rate in California and my husband recently joined that percentage. BUMMER. I don't mean to drag all of you down,

BEAUTIFUL DIY

The kids were in heaven with the cotton candy! For most of the littles in our circle this is a total luxury. As soon as they stepped foot into the backyard these BEAUTIFUL DIY: HAIR HIGHLIGHT TUTORIAL Step Four: Section off the front part of your hair. Keep in mind the way your bangs will lay. Mine get parted to the side so my first foil with be on the "heavy" side of my bangs. Use your clips to keep the rest of your hair out of the way. Step Five: Take your first "slice". All my slices are on the diagonal. BEAUTIFUL DIY: HOW TO CUT SIDE BANGS Step One: With dry hair, section out your bang area. You want your hair to be dry so you don't accidentally cut too much. Clip the rest of your hair out of the way. Step Two: Starting at your eyebrow, cut down the side of your section with the scissors to BEAUTIFUL DIY: CHILD HAIRCUT TUTORIAL Take a narrow rectangular section on the very top of the head. This will be your guide for all the layers. Lift it up straight in the air and point cut across to the desired length. Using that center section as a guide, take 1" sections of hair perpendicular to the center part, lift straight up into the air and point cut across the top. BEAUTIFUL DIY: EASY BARBIE DRESS TUTORIAL One should be 4" and the other 3". Step One: Sew the 4" elastic along the long side of your bodice piece. Fold over the fabric edge onto the elastic and zigzag it stretching it just a tad as you sew. Step Two: Now take your 3" piece of elastic and sew BEAUTIFUL DIY: JUNE 2011 I've been so inspired by all the adorable laundry room makeovers I've seen that I wanted to make my own laundry room a little prettier. So I came up with this quick art project to get started.

BEAUTIFUL DIY: 2011

I'm still learning how to manage my time at home. This new hair styling job takes up way more time than I'd like and my housework will often fall to the way side. BEAUTIFUL DIY: NOVEMBER 2012 We simply don't have a place to hang a traditional pinata and I think our kids are too small to be swinging around a bat in a circle of people. The way you play is each kid takes turns pulling a ribbon. All but one will pop off easily. Whoever pulls the ribbon attached to the trap door will open up the pinata and let all the candy out. BEAUTIFUL DIY: LACE TANK TOP TUTORIAL Then I sewed along the bottom edge of the applique. I actually sewed two rows with a zig-zag stitch just to make sure the lace and shirt were very stable together. BEAUTIFUL DIY: MY FIRST GIVEAWAY! then leave a comment at this post mentioning which color you like best. Teal, or White. The contest closes on Sunday night and I'll draw

a name on Monday.

BEAUTIFUL DIY

The kids were in heaven with the cotton candy! For most of the littles in our circle this is a total luxury. As soon as they stepped foot into the backyard these BEAUTIFUL DIY: HAIR HIGHLIGHT TUTORIAL Step Four: Section off the front part of your hair. Keep in mind the way your bangs will lay. Mine get parted to the side so my first foil with be on the "heavy" side of my bangs. Use your clips to keep the rest of your hair out of the way. Step Five: Take your first "slice". All my slices are on the diagonal. BEAUTIFUL DIY: HOW TO CUT SIDE BANGS Step One: With dry hair, section out your bang area. You want your hair to be dry so you don't accidentally cut too much. Clip the rest of your hair out of the way. Step Two: Starting at your eyebrow, cut down the side of your section with the scissors to BEAUTIFUL DIY: CHILD HAIRCUT TUTORIAL Take a narrow rectangular section on the very top of the head. This will be your guide for all the layers. Lift it up straight in the air and point cut across to the desired length. Using that center section as a guide, take 1" sections of hair perpendicular to the center part, lift straight up into the air and point cut across the top. BEAUTIFUL DIY: EASY BARBIE DRESS TUTORIAL One should be 4" and the other 3". Step One: Sew the 4" elastic along the long side of your bodice piece. Fold over the fabric edge onto the elastic and zigzag it stretching it just a tad as you sew. Step Two: Now take your 3" piece of elastic and sew BEAUTIFUL DIY: JUNE 2011 I've been so inspired by all the adorable laundry room makeovers I've seen that I wanted to make my own laundry room a little prettier. So I came up with this quick art project to get started.

BEAUTIFUL DIY: 2011

I'm still learning how to manage my time at home. This new hair styling job takes up way more time than I'd like and my housework will often fall to the way side. BEAUTIFUL DIY: NOVEMBER 2012 We simply don't have a place to hang a traditional pinata and I think our kids are too small to be swinging around a bat in a circle of people. The way you play is each kid takes turns pulling a ribbon. All but one will pop off easily. Whoever pulls the ribbon attached to the trap door will open up the pinata and let all the candy out. BEAUTIFUL DIY: LACE TANK TOP TUTORIAL Then I sewed along the bottom edge of the applique. I actually sewed two rows with a zig-zag stitch just to make sure the lace and shirt were very stable together. BEAUTIFUL DIY: MY FIRST GIVEAWAY! then leave a comment at this post mentioning which color you like best. Teal, or White. The contest closes on Sunday night and I'll draw

a name on Monday.

BEAUTIFUL DIY: EASY BARBIE DRESS TUTORIAL One should be 4" and the other 3". Step One: Sew the 4" elastic along the long side of your bodice piece. Fold over the fabric edge onto the elastic and zigzag it stretching it just a tad as you sew. Step Two: Now take your 3" piece of elastic and sew BEAUTIFUL DIY: JUNE 2011 I've been so inspired by all the adorable laundry room makeovers I've seen that I wanted to make my own laundry room a little prettier. So I came up with this quick art project to get started. BEAUTIFUL DIY: J CREW KNOCKOFF NECKLACE TUTORIAL I took my "ribbon" and found the middle. You want to start in the middle so you get an even number of beads on each side. I didn't do that with the black one and that's why the necklace knots at the end of the beads rather than in the back. BEAUTIFUL DIY: DIY MERMAID COSTUME AND PARTY The skirt has the center seam down the back. I did nip it in the waist a bit so it fit her body better and wouldn't fall off. Then I made a deep ruffle and just sewed it on the bottom allowing it to drag in the back forming a small train. BEAUTIFUL DIY: JANUARY 2012 My original thought was to have a pirate party for my little guy; however, I ended up officially calling it a Neverland party. I love to encourage guests to dress up and I thought mermaids, pirates, fairies, lost boys, etc. would be fun costume ideas. BEAUTIFUL DIY: AUGUST 2011 See house work as a way of beautifying our home rather than a drudgery. 11. Avoid negative talk and complaining of any kind. 12. Have a movie night. 13. Stick to a schedule so the day goes smoothly and naps are taken on time. 14. Invite a friend over. BEAUTIFUL DIY: CREATIVE FAMILY PORTRAITS Like any other art form, photographers develop their own styles. Some have the soft vintage look, others decorate their images with artistic flourishes in Photoshop, and then there's my husbands.

BEAUTIFUL DIY: 2012

4. Wrap green florist tape around the stems, covering up the rubber band and extending down the length of the stems a couple inches. 5. Use wide ribbon to cover up the florist tape. Tie a knot or bow and use hot glue to tack the ribbon in place wherever you see a weak spot

which may slip.

BEAUTIFUL DIY: 11.8% 11.8% is the unemployment rate in California and my husband recently joined that percentage. BUMMER. I don't mean to drag all of you down, BEAUTIFUL DIY: MY FIRST GIVEAWAY! then leave a comment at this post mentioning which color you like best. Teal, or White. The contest closes on Sunday night and I'll draw

a name on Monday.

BEAUTIFUL DIY

The kids were in heaven with the cotton candy! For most of the littles in our circle this is a total luxury. As soon as they stepped foot into the backyard these BEAUTIFUL DIY: HAIR HIGHLIGHT TUTORIAL Step Four: Section off the front part of your hair. Keep in mind the way your bangs will lay. Mine get parted to the side so my first foil with be on the "heavy" side of my bangs. Use your clips to keep the rest of your hair out of the way. Step Five: Take your first "slice". All my slices are on the diagonal. BEAUTIFUL DIY: HOW TO CUT SIDE BANGS Step One: With dry hair, section out your bang area. You want your hair to be dry so you don't accidentally cut too much. Clip the rest of your hair out of the way. Step Two: Starting at your eyebrow, cut down the side of your section with the scissors to BEAUTIFUL DIY: CHILD HAIRCUT TUTORIAL Take a narrow rectangular section on the very top of the head. This will be your guide for all the layers. Lift it up straight in the air and point cut across to the desired length. Using that center section as a guide, take 1" sections of hair perpendicular to the center part, lift straight up into the air and point cut across the top. BEAUTIFUL DIY: EASY BARBIE DRESS TUTORIAL One should be 4" and the other 3". Step One: Sew the 4" elastic along the long side of your bodice piece. Fold over the fabric edge onto the elastic and zigzag it stretching it just a tad as you sew. Step Two: Now take your 3" piece of elastic and sew BEAUTIFUL DIY: JUNE 2011 I've been so inspired by all the adorable laundry room makeovers I've seen that I wanted to make my own laundry room a little prettier. So I came up with this quick art project to get started.

BEAUTIFUL DIY: 2011

I'm still learning how to manage my time at home. This new hair styling job takes up way more time than I'd like and my housework will often fall to the way side. BEAUTIFUL DIY: NOVEMBER 2012 We simply don't have a place to hang a traditional pinata and I think our kids are too small to be swinging around a bat in a circle of people. The way you play is each kid takes turns pulling a ribbon. All but one will pop off easily. Whoever pulls the ribbon attached to the trap door will open up the pinata and let all the candy out. BEAUTIFUL DIY: LACE TANK TOP TUTORIAL Then I sewed along the bottom edge of the applique. I actually sewed two rows with a zig-zag stitch just to make sure the lace and shirt were very stable together. BEAUTIFUL DIY: MY FIRST GIVEAWAY! then leave a comment at this post mentioning which color you like best. Teal, or White. The contest closes on Sunday night and I'll draw

a name on Monday.

BEAUTIFUL DIY

The kids were in heaven with the cotton candy! For most of the littles in our circle this is a total luxury. As soon as they stepped foot into the backyard these BEAUTIFUL DIY: HAIR HIGHLIGHT TUTORIAL Step Four: Section off the front part of your hair. Keep in mind the way your bangs will lay. Mine get parted to the side so my first foil with be on the "heavy" side of my bangs. Use your clips to keep the rest of your hair out of the way. Step Five: Take your first "slice". All my slices are on the diagonal. BEAUTIFUL DIY: HOW TO CUT SIDE BANGS Step One: With dry hair, section out your bang area. You want your hair to be dry so you don't accidentally cut too much. Clip the rest of your hair out of the way. Step Two: Starting at your eyebrow, cut down the side of your section with the scissors to BEAUTIFUL DIY: CHILD HAIRCUT TUTORIAL Take a narrow rectangular section on the very top of the head. This will be your guide for all the layers. Lift it up straight in the air and point cut across to the desired length. Using that center section as a guide, take 1" sections of hair perpendicular to the center part, lift straight up into the air and point cut across the top. BEAUTIFUL DIY: EASY BARBIE DRESS TUTORIAL One should be 4" and the other 3". Step One: Sew the 4" elastic along the long side of your bodice piece. Fold over the fabric edge onto the elastic and zigzag it stretching it just a tad as you sew. Step Two: Now take your 3" piece of elastic and sew BEAUTIFUL DIY: JUNE 2011 I've been so inspired by all the adorable laundry room makeovers I've seen that I wanted to make my own laundry room a little prettier. So I came up with this quick art project to get started.

BEAUTIFUL DIY: 2011

I'm still learning how to manage my time at home. This new hair styling job takes up way more time than I'd like and my housework will often fall to the way side. BEAUTIFUL DIY: NOVEMBER 2012 We simply don't have a place to hang a traditional pinata and I think our kids are too small to be swinging around a bat in a circle of people. The way you play is each kid takes turns pulling a ribbon. All but one will pop off easily. Whoever pulls the ribbon attached to the trap door will open up the pinata and let all the candy out. BEAUTIFUL DIY: LACE TANK TOP TUTORIAL Then I sewed along the bottom edge of the applique. I actually sewed two rows with a zig-zag stitch just to make sure the lace and shirt were very stable together. BEAUTIFUL DIY: MY FIRST GIVEAWAY! then leave a comment at this post mentioning which color you like best. Teal, or White. The contest closes on Sunday night and I'll draw

a name on Monday.

BEAUTIFUL DIY: EASY BARBIE DRESS TUTORIAL One should be 4" and the other 3". Step One: Sew the 4" elastic along the long side of your bodice piece. Fold over the fabric edge onto the elastic and zigzag it stretching it just a tad as you sew. Step Two: Now take your 3" piece of elastic and sew BEAUTIFUL DIY: JUNE 2011 I've been so inspired by all the adorable laundry room makeovers I've seen that I wanted to make my own laundry room a little prettier. So I came up with this quick art project to get started. BEAUTIFUL DIY: J CREW KNOCKOFF NECKLACE TUTORIAL I took my "ribbon" and found the middle. You want to start in the middle so you get an even number of beads on each side. I didn't do that with the black one and that's why the necklace knots at the end of the beads rather than in the back. BEAUTIFUL DIY: DIY MERMAID COSTUME AND PARTY The skirt has the center seam down the back. I did nip it in the waist a bit so it fit her body better and wouldn't fall off. Then I made a deep ruffle and just sewed it on the bottom allowing it to drag in the back forming a small train. BEAUTIFUL DIY: JANUARY 2012 My original thought was to have a pirate party for my little guy; however, I ended up officially calling it a Neverland party. I love to encourage guests to dress up and I thought mermaids, pirates, fairies, lost boys, etc. would be fun costume ideas. BEAUTIFUL DIY: AUGUST 2011 See house work as a way of beautifying our home rather than a drudgery. 11. Avoid negative talk and complaining of any kind. 12. Have a movie night. 13. Stick to a schedule so the day goes smoothly and naps are taken on time. 14. Invite a friend over. BEAUTIFUL DIY: CREATIVE FAMILY PORTRAITS Like any other art form, photographers develop their own styles. Some have the soft vintage look, others decorate their images with artistic flourishes in Photoshop, and then there's my husbands.

BEAUTIFUL DIY: 2012

4. Wrap green florist tape around the stems, covering up the rubber band and extending down the length of the stems a couple inches. 5. Use wide ribbon to cover up the florist tape. Tie a knot or bow and use hot glue to tack the ribbon in place wherever you see a weak spot

which may slip.

BEAUTIFUL DIY: 11.8% 11.8% is the unemployment rate in California and my husband recently joined that percentage. BUMMER. I don't mean to drag all of you down, BEAUTIFUL DIY: MY FIRST GIVEAWAY! then leave a comment at this post mentioning which color you like best. Teal, or White. The contest closes on Sunday night and I'll draw

a name on Monday.

BEAUTIFUL DIY

The kids were in heaven with the cotton candy! For most of the littles in our circle this is a total luxury. As soon as they stepped foot into the backyard these BEAUTIFUL DIY: HAIR HIGHLIGHT TUTORIAL Step Four: Section off the front part of your hair. Keep in mind the way your bangs will lay. Mine get parted to the side so my first foil with be on the "heavy" side of my bangs. Use your clips to keep the rest of your hair out of the way. Step Five: Take your first "slice". All my slices are on the diagonal. BEAUTIFUL DIY: HOW TO CUT SIDE BANGS Step One: With dry hair, section out your bang area. You want your hair to be dry so you don't accidentally cut too much. Clip the rest of your hair out of the way. Step Two: Starting at your eyebrow, cut down the side of your section with the scissors to BEAUTIFUL DIY: CHILD HAIRCUT TUTORIAL Take a narrow rectangular section on the very top of the head. This will be your guide for all the layers. Lift it up straight in the air and point cut across to the desired length. Using that center section as a guide, take 1" sections of hair perpendicular to the center part, lift straight up into the air and point cut across the top. BEAUTIFUL DIY: EASY BARBIE DRESS TUTORIAL One should be 4" and the other 3". Step One: Sew the 4" elastic along the long side of your bodice piece. Fold over the fabric edge onto the elastic and zigzag it stretching it just a tad as you sew. Step Two: Now take your 3" piece of elastic and sew BEAUTIFUL DIY: J CREW KNOCKOFF NECKLACE TUTORIAL I took my "ribbon" and found the middle. You want to start in the middle so you get an even number of beads on each side. I didn't do that with the black one and that's why the necklace knots at the end of the beads rather than in the back. BEAUTIFUL DIY: JUNE 2011 I've been so inspired by all the adorable laundry room makeovers I've seen that I wanted to make my own laundry room a little prettier. So I came up with this quick art project to get started. BEAUTIFUL DIY: LACE TANK TOP TUTORIAL Then I sewed along the bottom edge of the applique. I actually sewed two rows with a zig-zag stitch just to make sure the lace and shirt were very stable together.

BEAUTIFUL DIY: 2011

I'm still learning how to manage my time at home. This new hair styling job takes up way more time than I'd like and my housework will often fall to the way side. BEAUTIFUL DIY: MY FIRST GIVEAWAY! then leave a comment at this post mentioning which color you like best. Teal, or White. The contest closes on Sunday night and I'll draw

a name on Monday.

BEAUTIFUL DIY

The kids were in heaven with the cotton candy! For most of the littles in our circle this is a total luxury. As soon as they stepped foot into the backyard these BEAUTIFUL DIY: HAIR HIGHLIGHT TUTORIAL Step Four: Section off the front part of your hair. Keep in mind the way your bangs will lay. Mine get parted to the side so my first foil with be on the "heavy" side of my bangs. Use your clips to keep the rest of your hair out of the way. Step Five: Take your first "slice". All my slices are on the diagonal. BEAUTIFUL DIY: HOW TO CUT SIDE BANGS Step One: With dry hair, section out your bang area. You want your hair to be dry so you don't accidentally cut too much. Clip the rest of your hair out of the way. Step Two: Starting at your eyebrow, cut down the side of your section with the scissors to BEAUTIFUL DIY: CHILD HAIRCUT TUTORIAL Take a narrow rectangular section on the very top of the head. This will be your guide for all the layers. Lift it up straight in the air and point cut across to the desired length. Using that center section as a guide, take 1" sections of hair perpendicular to the center part, lift straight up into the air and point cut across the top. BEAUTIFUL DIY: EASY BARBIE DRESS TUTORIAL One should be 4" and the other 3". Step One: Sew the 4" elastic along the long side of your bodice piece. Fold over the fabric edge onto the elastic and zigzag it stretching it just a tad as you sew. Step Two: Now take your 3" piece of elastic and sew BEAUTIFUL DIY: J CREW KNOCKOFF NECKLACE TUTORIAL I took my "ribbon" and found the middle. You want to start in the middle so you get an even number of beads on each side. I didn't do that with the black one and that's why the necklace knots at the end of the beads rather than in the back. BEAUTIFUL DIY: JUNE 2011 I've been so inspired by all the adorable laundry room makeovers I've seen that I wanted to make my own laundry room a little prettier. So I came up with this quick art project to get started. BEAUTIFUL DIY: LACE TANK TOP TUTORIAL Then I sewed along the bottom edge of the applique. I actually sewed two rows with a zig-zag stitch just to make sure the lace and shirt were very stable together.

BEAUTIFUL DIY: 2011

I'm still learning how to manage my time at home. This new hair styling job takes up way more time than I'd like and my housework will often fall to the way side. BEAUTIFUL DIY: MY FIRST GIVEAWAY! then leave a comment at this post mentioning which color you like best. Teal, or White. The contest closes on Sunday night and I'll draw

a name on Monday.

BEAUTIFUL DIY: OUR NURSERY Here's a peek into our nursery. When we first painted it, my goal was to keep it gender neutral so the walls are a light apple green and our main accent color is blue. BEAUTIFUL DIY: EASY BARBIE DRESS TUTORIAL One should be 4" and the other 3". Step One: Sew the 4" elastic along the long side of your bodice piece. Fold over the fabric edge onto the elastic and zigzag it stretching it just a tad as you sew. Step Two: Now take your 3" piece of elastic and sew BEAUTIFUL DIY: TISSUE PAPER POM POM TUTORIAL The first time I ever made these tissue paper pom poms was for my daughters first birthday. They have become my favorite decoration ever

since.

BEAUTIFUL DIY: JUNE 2011 I've been so inspired by all the adorable laundry room makeovers I've seen that I wanted to make my own laundry room a little prettier. So I came up with this quick art project to get started. BEAUTIFUL DIY: GIFT CARD ENVELOPE TUTORIAL I think men are really hard to shop for. Usually any guys I buy for end up with an unimaginative gift card. Well, my dad's birthday came up and I really wanted to put at least a little more effort into his gift card so I bought a plant and made this cute little envelope. BEAUTIFUL DIY: J CREW KNOCKOFF NECKLACE TUTORIAL I took my "ribbon" and found the middle. You want to start in the middle so you get an even number of beads on each side. I didn't do that with the black one and that's why the necklace knots at the end of the beads rather than in the back. BEAUTIFUL DIY: JANUARY 2012 My original thought was to have a pirate party for my little guy; however, I ended up officially calling it a Neverland party. I love to encourage guests to dress up and I thought mermaids, pirates, fairies, lost boys, etc. would be fun costume ideas. BEAUTIFUL DIY: JULY 2011 I love to dress up my little doll. Lucky for me, she's quite willing to let me put her in sweet little dresses and be ultra girly. Every Sunday, I dress myself and the kids up the best I BEAUTIFUL DIY: DIY MERMAID COSTUME AND PARTY The skirt has the center seam down the back. I did nip it in the waist a bit so it fit her body better and wouldn't fall off. Then I made a deep ruffle and just sewed it on the bottom allowing it to drag in the back forming a small train. BEAUTIFUL DIY: 11.8% 11.8% is the unemployment rate in California and my husband recently joined that percentage. BUMMER. I don't mean to drag all of you down,

BEAUTIFUL DIY

The rest was garlic bread, crackers, sandwiches, fruit, lemonade and pastries from the grocery store. I like to pretend I'm a baker so I

made my baby girl a

BEAUTIFUL DIY: HOW TO CUT SIDE BANGS Step Four: Take thinning shears and cut into the section vertically several times to reduce the bulk of the hair. My biggest criticism of people cutting their own BEAUTIFUL DIY: HAIR HIGHLIGHT TUTORIAL Today I thought I'd show everyone how I highlight my own hair. To be completely honest, it's pretty easy since my hair is so short. If my hair was long, it would hang in my face and I wouldn't be able to see

what I was doing!

BEAUTIFUL DIY: CHILD HAIRCUT TUTORIAL My model didn't have much hair on the sides of her head, so I let it down all at once and used the back as a length guide to cut across. If the child your working on has thick hair, let down small horizontal sections like the back and just point cut the entire side the same

way.

BEAUTIFUL DIY: GIFT CARD ENVELOPE TUTORIAL I think men are really hard to shop for. Usually any guys I buy for end up with an unimaginative gift card. Well, my dad's birthday came up and I really wanted to put at least a little more effort into his gift card so I bought a plant and made this cute little envelope. BEAUTIFUL DIY: JUNE 2011 I've been so inspired by all the adorable laundry room makeovers I've seen that I wanted to make my own laundry room a little prettier. So I came up with this quick art project to get started.

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I'm still learning how to manage my time at home. This new hair styling job takes up way more time than I'd like and my housework will often fall to the way side. BEAUTIFUL DIY: HOW TO SMOOTH OUT FROSTING {PRINCESS BARBIE For the cake itself I baked an entire cake mix in a 9" Pyrex bowl. It took close to an hour to bake. Then I made 3- 9" round cakes. All together it took about 2 1/2 cake mixes. BEAUTIFUL DIY: LACE TANK TOP TUTORIAL Then I sewed along the bottom edge of the applique. I actually sewed two rows with a zig-zag stitch just to make sure the lace and shirt were very stable together. BEAUTIFUL DIY: NOVEMBER 2012 My husband bought an American Girl doll off of craigslist for our daughters 5th birthday. It was a GREAT deal! The hair on this doll was perfect but there were a few marks on the limbs.

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The rest was garlic bread, crackers, sandwiches, fruit, lemonade and pastries from the grocery store. I like to pretend I'm a baker so I

made my baby girl a

BEAUTIFUL DIY: HOW TO CUT SIDE BANGS Step Four: Take thinning shears and cut into the section vertically several times to reduce the bulk of the hair. My biggest criticism of people cutting their own BEAUTIFUL DIY: HAIR HIGHLIGHT TUTORIAL Today I thought I'd show everyone how I highlight my own hair. To be completely honest, it's pretty easy since my hair is so short. If my hair was long, it would hang in my face and I wouldn't be able to see

what I was doing!

BEAUTIFUL DIY: CHILD HAIRCUT TUTORIAL My model didn't have much hair on the sides of her head, so I let it down all at once and used the back as a length guide to cut across. If the child your working on has thick hair, let down small horizontal sections like the back and just point cut the entire side the same

way.

BEAUTIFUL DIY: GIFT CARD ENVELOPE TUTORIAL I think men are really hard to shop for. Usually any guys I buy for end up with an unimaginative gift card. Well, my dad's birthday came up and I really wanted to put at least a little more effort into his gift card so I bought a plant and made this cute little envelope. BEAUTIFUL DIY: JUNE 2011 I've been so inspired by all the adorable laundry room makeovers I've seen that I wanted to make my own laundry room a little prettier. So I came up with this quick art project to get started.

BEAUTIFUL DIY: 2011

I'm still learning how to manage my time at home. This new hair styling job takes up way more time than I'd like and my housework will often fall to the way side. BEAUTIFUL DIY: HOW TO SMOOTH OUT FROSTING {PRINCESS BARBIE For the cake itself I baked an entire cake mix in a 9" Pyrex bowl. It took close to an hour to bake. Then I made 3- 9" round cakes. All together it took about 2 1/2 cake mixes. BEAUTIFUL DIY: LACE TANK TOP TUTORIAL Then I sewed along the bottom edge of the applique. I actually sewed two rows with a zig-zag stitch just to make sure the lace and shirt were very stable together. BEAUTIFUL DIY: NOVEMBER 2012 My husband bought an American Girl doll off of craigslist for our daughters 5th birthday. It was a GREAT deal! The hair on this doll was perfect but there were a few marks on the limbs. BEAUTIFUL DIY: WHO AM I? I am a hairstylist, makeup artist, and photographer. Our family embraces all things lovely and creative. I might not post very often, but it's fun to occasionally show you what we've been up to. BEAUTIFUL DIY: AMBIENT ART PHOTOGRAPHY Ambient Art Photography (formerly known as Nelson Fotography) is our family photography business. I feel very blessed to be a part of this very creative art form. BEAUTIFUL DIY: HAIR HELP How to cut side bangs DIY Highlights Child Haircut Tutorial BEAUTIFUL DIY: MY MASTER BEDROOM INSPIRATION Next is a blog I've been smitten with for quite a while. Sherry and John Petersik have the ever so addicting Young House Love.They are a cute family too with a fresh and stylish approach to decorating their house.It's loads of fun to watch them tackle each room. BEAUTIFUL DIY: MY NEW QUILT 4. I made a rag quilt because I didn't want to actually "quilt" anything or do any hand binding. I also figured there is less mass in a rag quilt so I could wash it in my washer without any problem. BEAUTIFUL DIY: SALT DOUGH ORNAMENTS The recipe I used was: 1 cup salt 2 cups flour 1 cup water I kneaded it for about 7 min. then we rolled it out, used cookie cutters, and I poked a hole in the top with a straw. BEAUTIFUL DIY: CREATIVE FAMILY PORTRAITS Like any other art form, photographers develop their own styles. Some have the soft vintage look, others decorate their images with artistic flourishes in Photoshop, and then there's my husbands. BEAUTIFUL DIY: DIY MERMAID COSTUME AND PARTY The skirt has the center seam down the back. I did nip it in the waist a bit so it fit her body better and wouldn't fall off. Then I made a deep ruffle and just sewed it on the bottom allowing it to drag in the back forming a small train.

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My husband bought an American Girl doll off of craigslist for our daughters 5th birthday. It was a GREAT deal! The hair on this doll was perfect but there were a few marks on the limbs. BEAUTIFUL DIY: AUGUST 2011 I hope to get back into the salon world in the next couple weeks. I just can't decide if I want to do commission or booth rental. After a few meetings with a few key people those questions should be ironed out and I'll be able to make a decision.

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The kids were in heaven with the cotton candy! For most of the littles in our circle this is a total luxury. As soon as they stepped foot into the backyard these BEAUTIFUL DIY: HOW TO CUT SIDE BANGS Step One: With dry hair, section out your bang area. You want your hair to be dry so you don't accidentally cut too much. Clip the rest of your hair out of the way. BEAUTIFUL DIY: CHILD HAIRCUT TUTORIAL Take a narrow rectangular section on the very top of the head. This will be your guide for all the layers. Lift it up straight in the air and point cut across to the desired length. Using that center section as a guide, take 1" sections of hair perpendicular to the center part, lift straight up into the air and point cut across the top. BEAUTIFUL DIY: HAIR HIGHLIGHT TUTORIAL Step Four: Section off the front part of your hair. Keep in mind the way your bangs will lay. Mine get parted to the side so my first foil with be on the "heavy" side of my bangs. Use your clips to keep the rest of your hair out of the way. Step Five: Take your first "slice". All my slices are on the diagonal.

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I'm still learning how to manage my time at home. This new hair styling job takes up way more time than I'd like and my housework will often fall to the way side. BEAUTIFUL DIY: HOW TO SMOOTH OUT FROSTING {PRINCESS BARBIE For the cake itself I baked an entire cake mix in a 9" Pyrex bowl. It took close to an hour to bake. Then I made 3- 9" round cakes. All together it took about 2 1/2 cake mixes. BEAUTIFUL DIY: JUNE 2011 I've been so inspired by all the adorable laundry room makeovers I've seen that I wanted to make my own laundry room a little prettier. So I came up with this quick art project to get started. BEAUTIFUL DIY: LACE TANK TOP TUTORIAL Then I sewed along the bottom edge of the applique. I actually sewed two rows with a zig-zag stitch just to make sure the lace and shirt were very stable together. BEAUTIFUL DIY: NOVEMBER 2012 My husband bought an American Girl doll off of craigslist for our daughters 5th birthday. It was a GREAT deal! The hair on this doll was perfect but there were a few marks on the limbs. BEAUTIFUL DIY: GIFT CARD ENVELOPE TUTORIAL I think men are really hard to shop for. Usually any guys I buy for end up with an unimaginative gift card. Well, my dad's birthday came up and I really wanted to put at least a little more effort into his gift card so I bought a plant and made this cute little envelope.

BEAUTIFUL DIY

The kids were in heaven with the cotton candy! For most of the littles in our circle this is a total luxury. As soon as they stepped foot into the backyard these BEAUTIFUL DIY: HAIR HIGHLIGHT TUTORIAL Step Four: Section off the front part of your hair. Keep in mind the way your bangs will lay. Mine get parted to the side so my first foil with be on the "heavy" side of my bangs. Use your clips to keep the rest of your hair out of the way. Step Five: Take your first "slice". All my slices are on the diagonal. BEAUTIFUL DIY: HOW TO CUT SIDE BANGS Step One: With dry hair, section out your bang area. You want your hair to be dry so you don't accidentally cut too much. Clip the rest of your hair out of the way. Step Two: Starting at your eyebrow, cut down the side of your section with the scissors to BEAUTIFUL DIY: CHILD HAIRCUT TUTORIAL Take a narrow rectangular section on the very top of the head. This will be your guide for all the layers. Lift it up straight in the air and point cut across to the desired length. Using that center section as a guide, take 1" sections of hair perpendicular to the center part, lift straight up into the air and point cut across the top. BEAUTIFUL DIY: JUNE 2011 I've been so inspired by all the adorable laundry room makeovers I've seen that I wanted to make my own laundry room a little prettier. So I came up with this quick art project to get started.

BEAUTIFUL DIY: 2011

I'm still learning how to manage my time at home. This new hair styling job takes up way more time than I'd like and my housework will often fall to the way side. BEAUTIFUL DIY: GIFT CARD ENVELOPE TUTORIAL I think men are really hard to shop for. Usually any guys I buy for end up with an unimaginative gift card. Well, my dad's birthday came up and I really wanted to put at least a little more effort into his gift card so I bought a plant and made this cute little envelope. BEAUTIFUL DIY: HOW TO SMOOTH OUT FROSTING {PRINCESS BARBIE For the cake itself I baked an entire cake mix in a 9" Pyrex bowl. It took close to an hour to bake. Then I made 3- 9" round cakes. All together it took about 2 1/2 cake mixes. BEAUTIFUL DIY: LACE TANK TOP TUTORIAL Then I sewed along the bottom edge of the applique. I actually sewed two rows with a zig-zag stitch just to make sure the lace and shirt were very stable together. BEAUTIFUL DIY: NOVEMBER 2012 My husband bought an American Girl doll off of craigslist for our daughters 5th birthday. It was a GREAT deal! The hair on this doll was perfect but there were a few marks on the limbs. BEAUTIFUL DIY: WHO AM I? I am a hairstylist, makeup artist, and photographer. Our family embraces all things lovely and creative. I might not post very often, but it's fun to occasionally show you what we've been up to. BEAUTIFUL DIY: AMBIENT ART PHOTOGRAPHY Ambient Art Photography (formerly known as Nelson Fotography) is our family photography business. I feel very blessed to be a part of this very creative art form. BEAUTIFUL DIY: HAIR HELP How to cut side bangs DIY Highlights Child Haircut Tutorial BEAUTIFUL DIY: MY MASTER BEDROOM INSPIRATION Next is a blog I've been smitten with for quite a while. Sherry and John Petersik have the ever so addicting Young House Love.They are a cute family too with a fresh and stylish approach to decorating their house.It's loads of fun to watch them tackle each room. BEAUTIFUL DIY: MY NEW QUILT 4. I made a rag quilt because I didn't want to actually "quilt" anything or do any hand binding. I also figured there is less mass in a rag quilt so I could wash it in my washer without any problem. BEAUTIFUL DIY: SALT DOUGH ORNAMENTS The recipe I used was: 1 cup salt 2 cups flour 1 cup water I kneaded it for about 7 min. then we rolled it out, used cookie cutters, and I poked a hole in the top with a straw. BEAUTIFUL DIY: CREATIVE FAMILY PORTRAITS Like any other art form, photographers develop their own styles. Some have the soft vintage look, others decorate their images with artistic flourishes in Photoshop, and then there's my husbands. BEAUTIFUL DIY: DIY MERMAID COSTUME AND PARTY The skirt has the center seam down the back. I did nip it in the waist a bit so it fit her body better and wouldn't fall off. Then I made a deep ruffle and just sewed it on the bottom allowing it to drag in the back forming a small train.

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4. Wrap green florist tape around the stems, covering up the rubber band and extending down the length of the stems a couple inches. 5. Use wide ribbon to cover up the florist tape. Tie a knot or bow and use hot glue to tack the ribbon in place wherever you see a weak spot

which may slip.

BEAUTIFUL DIY: AUGUST 2011 See house work as a way of beautifying our home rather than a drudgery. 11. Avoid negative talk and complaining of any kind. 12. Have a movie night. 13. Stick to a schedule so the day goes smoothly and naps are taken on time. 14. Invite a friend over.

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The rest was garlic bread, crackers, sandwiches, fruit, lemonade and pastries from the grocery store. I like to pretend I'm a baker so I

made my baby girl a

BEAUTIFUL DIY: HOW TO CUT SIDE BANGS Step Four: Take thinning shears and cut into the section vertically several times to reduce the bulk of the hair. My biggest criticism of people cutting their own BEAUTIFUL DIY: HAIR HIGHLIGHT TUTORIAL Today I thought I'd show everyone how I highlight my own hair. To be completely honest, it's pretty easy since my hair is so short. If my hair was long, it would hang in my face and I wouldn't be able to see

what I was doing!

BEAUTIFUL DIY: CHILD HAIRCUT TUTORIAL My model didn't have much hair on the sides of her head, so I let it down all at once and used the back as a length guide to cut across. If the child your working on has thick hair, let down small horizontal sections like the back and just point cut the entire side the same

way.

BEAUTIFUL DIY: GIFT CARD ENVELOPE TUTORIAL I think men are really hard to shop for. Usually any guys I buy for end up with an unimaginative gift card. Well, my dad's birthday came up and I really wanted to put at least a little more effort into his gift card so I bought a plant and made this cute little envelope. BEAUTIFUL DIY: JUNE 2011 I've been so inspired by all the adorable laundry room makeovers I've seen that I wanted to make my own laundry room a little prettier. So I came up with this quick art project to get started.

BEAUTIFUL DIY: 2011

I'm still learning how to manage my time at home. This new hair styling job takes up way more time than I'd like and my housework will often fall to the way side. BEAUTIFUL DIY: HOW TO SMOOTH OUT FROSTING {PRINCESS BARBIE For the cake itself I baked an entire cake mix in a 9" Pyrex bowl. It took close to an hour to bake. Then I made 3- 9" round cakes. All together it took about 2 1/2 cake mixes. BEAUTIFUL DIY: LACE TANK TOP TUTORIAL Then I sewed along the bottom edge of the applique. I actually sewed two rows with a zig-zag stitch just to make sure the lace and shirt were very stable together. BEAUTIFUL DIY: NOVEMBER 2012 My husband bought an American Girl doll off of craigslist for our daughters 5th birthday. It was a GREAT deal! The hair on this doll was perfect but there were a few marks on the limbs.

BEAUTIFUL DIY

The rest was garlic bread, crackers, sandwiches, fruit, lemonade and pastries from the grocery store. I like to pretend I'm a baker so I

made my baby girl a

BEAUTIFUL DIY: HOW TO CUT SIDE BANGS Step Four: Take thinning shears and cut into the section vertically several times to reduce the bulk of the hair. My biggest criticism of people cutting their own BEAUTIFUL DIY: HAIR HIGHLIGHT TUTORIAL Today I thought I'd show everyone how I highlight my own hair. To be completely honest, it's pretty easy since my hair is so short. If my hair was long, it would hang in my face and I wouldn't be able to see

what I was doing!

BEAUTIFUL DIY: CHILD HAIRCUT TUTORIAL My model didn't have much hair on the sides of her head, so I let it down all at once and used the back as a length guide to cut across. If the child your working on has thick hair, let down small horizontal sections like the back and just point cut the entire side the same

way.

BEAUTIFUL DIY: GIFT CARD ENVELOPE TUTORIAL I think men are really hard to shop for. Usually any guys I buy for end up with an unimaginative gift card. Well, my dad's birthday came up and I really wanted to put at least a little more effort into his gift card so I bought a plant and made this cute little envelope. BEAUTIFUL DIY: JUNE 2011 I've been so inspired by all the adorable laundry room makeovers I've seen that I wanted to make my own laundry room a little prettier. So I came up with this quick art project to get started.

BEAUTIFUL DIY: 2011

I'm still learning how to manage my time at home. This new hair styling job takes up way more time than I'd like and my housework will often fall to the way side. BEAUTIFUL DIY: HOW TO SMOOTH OUT FROSTING {PRINCESS BARBIE For the cake itself I baked an entire cake mix in a 9" Pyrex bowl. It took close to an hour to bake. Then I made 3- 9" round cakes. All together it took about 2 1/2 cake mixes. BEAUTIFUL DIY: LACE TANK TOP TUTORIAL Then I sewed along the bottom edge of the applique. I actually sewed two rows with a zig-zag stitch just to make sure the lace and shirt were very stable together. BEAUTIFUL DIY: NOVEMBER 2012 My husband bought an American Girl doll off of craigslist for our daughters 5th birthday. It was a GREAT deal! The hair on this doll was perfect but there were a few marks on the limbs. BEAUTIFUL DIY: WHO AM I? I am a hairstylist, makeup artist, and photographer. Our family embraces all things lovely and creative. I might not post very often, but it's fun to occasionally show you what we've been up to. BEAUTIFUL DIY: AMBIENT ART PHOTOGRAPHY Ambient Art Photography (formerly known as Nelson Fotography) is our family photography business. I feel very blessed to be a part of this very creative art form. BEAUTIFUL DIY: HAIR HELP How to cut side bangs DIY Highlights Child Haircut Tutorial BEAUTIFUL DIY: MY MASTER BEDROOM INSPIRATION Next is a blog I've been smitten with for quite a while. Sherry and John Petersik have the ever so addicting Young House Love.They are a cute family too with a fresh and stylish approach to decorating their house.It's loads of fun to watch them tackle each room. BEAUTIFUL DIY: MY NEW QUILT 4. I made a rag quilt because I didn't want to actually "quilt" anything or do any hand binding. I also figured there is less mass in a rag quilt so I could wash it in my washer without any problem. BEAUTIFUL DIY: SALT DOUGH ORNAMENTS The recipe I used was: 1 cup salt 2 cups flour 1 cup water I kneaded it for about 7 min. then we rolled it out, used cookie cutters, and I poked a hole in the top with a straw. BEAUTIFUL DIY: CREATIVE FAMILY PORTRAITS Like any other art form, photographers develop their own styles. Some have the soft vintage look, others decorate their images with artistic flourishes in Photoshop, and then there's my husbands. BEAUTIFUL DIY: DIY MERMAID COSTUME AND PARTY The skirt has the center seam down the back. I did nip it in the waist a bit so it fit her body better and wouldn't fall off. Then I made a deep ruffle and just sewed it on the bottom allowing it to drag in the back forming a small train.

BEAUTIFUL DIY: 2012

My husband bought an American Girl doll off of craigslist for our daughters 5th birthday. It was a GREAT deal! The hair on this doll was perfect but there were a few marks on the limbs. BEAUTIFUL DIY: AUGUST 2011 I hope to get back into the salon world in the next couple weeks. I just can't decide if I want to do commission or booth rental. After a few meetings with a few key people those questions should be ironed out and I'll be able to make a decision.

BEAUTIFUL DIY

The kids were in heaven with the cotton candy! For most of the littles in our circle this is a total luxury. As soon as they stepped foot into the backyard these BEAUTIFUL DIY: HOW TO CUT SIDE BANGS Step One: With dry hair, section out your bang area. You want your hair to be dry so you don't accidentally cut too much. Clip the rest of your hair out of the way. BEAUTIFUL DIY: CHILD HAIRCUT TUTORIAL Take a narrow rectangular section on the very top of the head. This will be your guide for all the layers. Lift it up straight in the air and point cut across to the desired length. Using that center section as a guide, take 1" sections of hair perpendicular to the center part, lift straight up into the air and point cut across the top. BEAUTIFUL DIY: HAIR HIGHLIGHT TUTORIAL Step Four: Section off the front part of your hair. Keep in mind the way your bangs will lay. Mine get parted to the side so my first foil with be on the "heavy" side of my bangs. Use your clips to keep the rest of your hair out of the way. Step Five: Take your first "slice". All my slices are on the diagonal.

BEAUTIFUL DIY: 2011

I'm still learning how to manage my time at home. This new hair styling job takes up way more time than I'd like and my housework will often fall to the way side. BEAUTIFUL DIY: HOW TO SMOOTH OUT FROSTING {PRINCESS BARBIE For the cake itself I baked an entire cake mix in a 9" Pyrex bowl. It took close to an hour to bake. Then I made 3- 9" round cakes. All together it took about 2 1/2 cake mixes. BEAUTIFUL DIY: JUNE 2011 I've been so inspired by all the adorable laundry room makeovers I've seen that I wanted to make my own laundry room a little prettier. So I came up with this quick art project to get started. BEAUTIFUL DIY: LACE TANK TOP TUTORIAL Then I sewed along the bottom edge of the applique. I actually sewed two rows with a zig-zag stitch just to make sure the lace and shirt were very stable together. BEAUTIFUL DIY: NOVEMBER 2012 My husband bought an American Girl doll off of craigslist for our daughters 5th birthday. It was a GREAT deal! The hair on this doll was perfect but there were a few marks on the limbs. BEAUTIFUL DIY: GIFT CARD ENVELOPE TUTORIAL I think men are really hard to shop for. Usually any guys I buy for end up with an unimaginative gift card. Well, my dad's birthday came up and I really wanted to put at least a little more effort into his gift card so I bought a plant and made this cute little envelope.

BEAUTIFUL DIY

The kids were in heaven with the cotton candy! For most of the littles in our circle this is a total luxury. As soon as they stepped foot into the backyard these BEAUTIFUL DIY: HOW TO CUT SIDE BANGS Step One: With dry hair, section out your bang area. You want your hair to be dry so you don't accidentally cut too much. Clip the rest of your hair out of the way. BEAUTIFUL DIY: CHILD HAIRCUT TUTORIAL Take a narrow rectangular section on the very top of the head. This will be your guide for all the layers. Lift it up straight in the air and point cut across to the desired length. Using that center section as a guide, take 1" sections of hair perpendicular to the center part, lift straight up into the air and point cut across the top. BEAUTIFUL DIY: HAIR HIGHLIGHT TUTORIAL Step Four: Section off the front part of your hair. Keep in mind the way your bangs will lay. Mine get parted to the side so my first foil with be on the "heavy" side of my bangs. Use your clips to keep the rest of your hair out of the way. Step Five: Take your first "slice". All my slices are on the diagonal.

BEAUTIFUL DIY: 2011

I'm still learning how to manage my time at home. This new hair styling job takes up way more time than I'd like and my housework will often fall to the way side. BEAUTIFUL DIY: HOW TO SMOOTH OUT FROSTING {PRINCESS BARBIE For the cake itself I baked an entire cake mix in a 9" Pyrex bowl. It took close to an hour to bake. Then I made 3- 9" round cakes. All together it took about 2 1/2 cake mixes. BEAUTIFUL DIY: JUNE 2011 I've been so inspired by all the adorable laundry room makeovers I've seen that I wanted to make my own laundry room a little prettier. So I came up with this quick art project to get started. BEAUTIFUL DIY: LACE TANK TOP TUTORIAL Then I sewed along the bottom edge of the applique. I actually sewed two rows with a zig-zag stitch just to make sure the lace and shirt were very stable together. BEAUTIFUL DIY: NOVEMBER 2012 My husband bought an American Girl doll off of craigslist for our daughters 5th birthday. It was a GREAT deal! The hair on this doll was perfect but there were a few marks on the limbs. BEAUTIFUL DIY: GIFT CARD ENVELOPE TUTORIAL I think men are really hard to shop for. Usually any guys I buy for end up with an unimaginative gift card. Well, my dad's birthday came up and I really wanted to put at least a little more effort into his gift card so I bought a plant and made this cute little envelope. BEAUTIFUL DIY: WHO AM I? I am a hairstylist, makeup artist, and photographer. Our family embraces all things lovely and creative. I might not post very often, but it's fun to occasionally show you what we've been up to. BEAUTIFUL DIY: AMBIENT ART PHOTOGRAPHY Ambient Art Photography (formerly known as Nelson Fotography) is our family photography business. I feel very blessed to be a part of this very creative art form. BEAUTIFUL DIY: HAIR HELP How to cut side bangs DIY Highlights Child Haircut Tutorial BEAUTIFUL DIY: MY MASTER BEDROOM INSPIRATION Next is a blog I've been smitten with for quite a while. Sherry and John Petersik have the ever so addicting Young House Love.They are a cute family too with a fresh and stylish approach to decorating their house.It's loads of fun to watch them tackle each room. BEAUTIFUL DIY: MY NEW QUILT 4. I made a rag quilt because I didn't want to actually "quilt" anything or do any hand binding. I also figured there is less mass in a rag quilt so I could wash it in my washer without any problem. BEAUTIFUL DIY: SALT DOUGH ORNAMENTS The recipe I used was: 1 cup salt 2 cups flour 1 cup water I kneaded it for about 7 min. then we rolled it out, used cookie cutters, and I poked a hole in the top with a straw. BEAUTIFUL DIY: CREATIVE FAMILY PORTRAITS Like any other art form, photographers develop their own styles. Some have the soft vintage look, others decorate their images with artistic flourishes in Photoshop, and then there's my husbands. BEAUTIFUL DIY: DIY MERMAID COSTUME AND PARTY The skirt has the center seam down the back. I did nip it in the waist a bit so it fit her body better and wouldn't fall off. Then I made a deep ruffle and just sewed it on the bottom allowing it to drag in the back forming a small train.

BEAUTIFUL DIY: 2012

4. Wrap green florist tape around the stems, covering up the rubber band and extending down the length of the stems a couple inches. 5. Use wide ribbon to cover up the florist tape. Tie a knot or bow and use hot glue to tack the ribbon in place wherever you see a weak spot

which may slip.

BEAUTIFUL DIY: AUGUST 2011 See house work as a way of beautifying our home rather than a drudgery. 11. Avoid negative talk and complaining of any kind. 12. Have a movie night. 13. Stick to a schedule so the day goes smoothly and naps are taken on time. 14. Invite a friend over.

BEAUTIFUL DIY

The kids were in heaven with the cotton candy! For most of the littles in our circle this is a total luxury. As soon as they stepped foot into the backyard these BEAUTIFUL DIY: HOW TO CUT SIDE BANGS Step One: With dry hair, section out your bang area. You want your hair to be dry so you don't accidentally cut too much. Clip the rest of your hair out of the way. BEAUTIFUL DIY: HAIR HIGHLIGHT TUTORIAL Step Four: Section off the front part of your hair. Keep in mind the way your bangs will lay. Mine get parted to the side so my first foil with be on the "heavy" side of my bangs. Use your clips to keep the rest of your hair out of the way. Step Five: Take your first "slice". All my slices are on the diagonal. BEAUTIFUL DIY: CHILD HAIRCUT TUTORIAL Take a narrow rectangular section on the very top of the head. This will be your guide for all the layers. Lift it up straight in the air and point cut across to the desired length. Using that center section as a guide, take 1" sections of hair perpendicular to the center part, lift straight up into the air and point cut across the top. BEAUTIFUL DIY: JUNE 2011 I've been so inspired by all the adorable laundry room makeovers I've seen that I wanted to make my own laundry room a little prettier. So I came up with this quick art project to get started.

BEAUTIFUL DIY: 2011

I'm still learning how to manage my time at home. This new hair styling job takes up way more time than I'd like and my housework will often fall to the way side. BEAUTIFUL DIY: JANUARY 2012 My original thought was to have a pirate party for my little guy; however, I ended up officially calling it a Neverland party. I love to encourage guests to dress up and I thought mermaids, pirates, fairies, lost boys, etc. would be fun costume ideas. BEAUTIFUL DIY: LACE TANK TOP TUTORIAL Then I sewed along the bottom edge of the applique. I actually sewed two rows with a zig-zag stitch just to make sure the lace and shirt were very stable together. BEAUTIFUL DIY: HOW TO SMOOTH OUT FROSTING {PRINCESS BARBIE For the cake itself I baked an entire cake mix in a 9" Pyrex bowl. It took close to an hour to bake. Then I made 3- 9" round cakes. All together it took about 2 1/2 cake mixes. BEAUTIFUL DIY: MY FIRST GIVEAWAY! then leave a comment at this post mentioning which color you like best. Teal, or White. The contest closes on Sunday night and I'll draw

a name on Monday.

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The kids were in heaven with the cotton candy! For most of the littles in our circle this is a total luxury. As soon as they stepped foot into the backyard these BEAUTIFUL DIY: HOW TO CUT SIDE BANGS Step One: With dry hair, section out your bang area. You want your hair to be dry so you don't accidentally cut too much. Clip the rest of your hair out of the way. BEAUTIFUL DIY: HAIR HIGHLIGHT TUTORIAL Step Four: Section off the front part of your hair. Keep in mind the way your bangs will lay. Mine get parted to the side so my first foil with be on the "heavy" side of my bangs. Use your clips to keep the rest of your hair out of the way. Step Five: Take your first "slice". All my slices are on the diagonal. BEAUTIFUL DIY: CHILD HAIRCUT TUTORIAL Take a narrow rectangular section on the very top of the head. This will be your guide for all the layers. Lift it up straight in the air and point cut across to the desired length. Using that center section as a guide, take 1" sections of hair perpendicular to the center part, lift straight up into the air and point cut across the top. BEAUTIFUL DIY: JUNE 2011 I've been so inspired by all the adorable laundry room makeovers I've seen that I wanted to make my own laundry room a little prettier. So I came up with this quick art project to get started.

BEAUTIFUL DIY: 2011

I'm still learning how to manage my time at home. This new hair styling job takes up way more time than I'd like and my housework will often fall to the way side. BEAUTIFUL DIY: WHO AM I? I am a hairstylist, makeup artist, and photographer. Our family embraces all things lovely and creative. I might not post very often, but it's fun to occasionally show you what we've been up to. BEAUTIFUL DIY: AMBIENT ART PHOTOGRAPHY Ambient Art Photography (formerly known as Nelson Fotography) is our family photography business. I feel very blessed to be a part of this very creative art form. BEAUTIFUL DIY: MY MASTER BEDROOM INSPIRATION Next is a blog I've been smitten with for quite a while. Sherry and John Petersik have the ever so addicting Young House Love.They are a cute family too with a fresh and stylish approach to decorating their house.It's loads of fun to watch them tackle each room. BEAUTIFUL DIY: PORTRAITS Portraits. I came to a sad discovery the other day when Ucreate needed a picture of me to put with my tutorial Apparently I didn't have any nice pictures of myself despite the fact that my husband is a PHOTOGRAPHER! Good grief! You know how it is. You are always the one posing people or getting the kids attention so you get left out and

there

BEAUTIFUL DIY: MY NEW QUILT 4. I made a rag quilt because I didn't want to actually "quilt" anything or do any hand binding. I also figured there is less mass in a rag quilt so I could wash it in my washer without any problem. BEAUTIFUL DIY: PATCHWORK DUVET COVER A couple years ago, my husband bought me Amy Butlers book "In Stitches". This opened a whole new sewing world to me. Her fabrics and

project

BEAUTIFUL DIY: FRAYED ROSETTE HEADBAND TUTORIAL Cut one strip of fabric 2" X 9" Cut two strips of fabric 1-1/2" X 9" Cut two more strips as long as you can make them 1" wide to wrap your

headband with.

BEAUTIFUL DIY: AUGUST 2011 See house work as a way of beautifying our home rather than a drudgery. 11. Avoid negative talk and complaining of any kind. 12. Have a movie night. 13. Stick to a schedule so the day goes smoothly and naps are taken on time. 14. Invite a friend over. BEAUTIFUL DIY: DIY MERMAID COSTUME AND PARTY The skirt has the center seam down the back. I did nip it in the waist a bit so it fit her body better and wouldn't fall off. Then I made a deep ruffle and just sewed it on the bottom allowing it to drag in the back forming a small train. BEAUTIFUL DIY: LILY BLOOM Yesterday I discovered the lovely little handbag brand, Lily Bloom. I was at T.J. Maxx looking for boots for my daughter and of course their purses at the front of the store caught my eye.

BEAUTIFUL DIY

The kids were in heaven with the cotton candy! For most of the littles in our circle this is a total luxury. As soon as they stepped foot into the backyard these BEAUTIFUL DIY: HOW TO CUT SIDE BANGS Step One: With dry hair, section out your bang area. You want your hair to be dry so you don't accidentally cut too much. Clip the rest of your hair out of the way. BEAUTIFUL DIY: HAIR HIGHLIGHT TUTORIAL Step Four: Section off the front part of your hair. Keep in mind the way your bangs will lay. Mine get parted to the side so my first foil with be on the "heavy" side of my bangs. Use your clips to keep the rest of your hair out of the way. Step Five: Take your first "slice". All my slices are on the diagonal. BEAUTIFUL DIY: CHILD HAIRCUT TUTORIAL Take a narrow rectangular section on the very top of the head. This will be your guide for all the layers. Lift it up straight in the air and point cut across to the desired length. Using that center section as a guide, take 1" sections of hair perpendicular to the center part, lift straight up into the air and point cut across the top. BEAUTIFUL DIY: JUNE 2011 I've been so inspired by all the adorable laundry room makeovers I've seen that I wanted to make my own laundry room a little prettier. So I came up with this quick art project to get started.

BEAUTIFUL DIY: 2011

I'm still learning how to manage my time at home. This new hair styling job takes up way more time than I'd like and my housework will often fall to the way side. BEAUTIFUL DIY: JANUARY 2012 My original thought was to have a pirate party for my little guy; however, I ended up officially calling it a Neverland party. I love to encourage guests to dress up and I thought mermaids, pirates, fairies, lost boys, etc. would be fun costume ideas. BEAUTIFUL DIY: LACE TANK TOP TUTORIAL Then I sewed along the bottom edge of the applique. I actually sewed two rows with a zig-zag stitch just to make sure the lace and shirt were very stable together. BEAUTIFUL DIY: HOW TO SMOOTH OUT FROSTING {PRINCESS BARBIE For the cake itself I baked an entire cake mix in a 9" Pyrex bowl. It took close to an hour to bake. Then I made 3- 9" round cakes. All together it took about 2 1/2 cake mixes. BEAUTIFUL DIY: MY FIRST GIVEAWAY! then leave a comment at this post mentioning which color you like best. Teal, or White. The contest closes on Sunday night and I'll draw

a name on Monday.

BEAUTIFUL DIY

The kids were in heaven with the cotton candy! For most of the littles in our circle this is a total luxury. As soon as they stepped foot into the backyard these BEAUTIFUL DIY: HOW TO CUT SIDE BANGS Step One: With dry hair, section out your bang area. You want your hair to be dry so you don't accidentally cut too much. Clip the rest of your hair out of the way. BEAUTIFUL DIY: HAIR HIGHLIGHT TUTORIAL Step Four: Section off the front part of your hair. Keep in mind the way your bangs will lay. Mine get parted to the side so my first foil with be on the "heavy" side of my bangs. Use your clips to keep the rest of your hair out of the way. Step Five: Take your first "slice". All my slices are on the diagonal. BEAUTIFUL DIY: CHILD HAIRCUT TUTORIAL Take a narrow rectangular section on the very top of the head. This will be your guide for all the layers. Lift it up straight in the air and point cut across to the desired length. Using that center section as a guide, take 1" sections of hair perpendicular to the center part, lift straight up into the air and point cut across the top. BEAUTIFUL DIY: JUNE 2011 I've been so inspired by all the adorable laundry room makeovers I've seen that I wanted to make my own laundry room a little prettier. So I came up with this quick art project to get started.

BEAUTIFUL DIY: 2011

I'm still learning how to manage my time at home. This new hair styling job takes up way more time than I'd like and my housework will often fall to the way side. BEAUTIFUL DIY: JANUARY 2012 My original thought was to have a pirate party for my little guy; however, I ended up officially calling it a Neverland party. I love to encourage guests to dress up and I thought mermaids, pirates, fairies, lost boys, etc. would be fun costume ideas. BEAUTIFUL DIY: LACE TANK TOP TUTORIAL Then I sewed along the bottom edge of the applique. I actually sewed two rows with a zig-zag stitch just to make sure the lace and shirt were very stable together. BEAUTIFUL DIY: HOW TO SMOOTH OUT FROSTING {PRINCESS BARBIE For the cake itself I baked an entire cake mix in a 9" Pyrex bowl. It took close to an hour to bake. Then I made 3- 9" round cakes. All together it took about 2 1/2 cake mixes. BEAUTIFUL DIY: WHO AM I? I am a hairstylist, makeup artist, and photographer. Our family embraces all things lovely and creative. I might not post very often, but it's fun to occasionally show you what we've been up to. BEAUTIFUL DIY: AMBIENT ART PHOTOGRAPHY Ambient Art Photography (formerly known as Nelson Fotography) is our family photography business. I feel very blessed to be a part of this very creative art form. BEAUTIFUL DIY: MY MASTER BEDROOM INSPIRATION Next is a blog I've been smitten with for quite a while. Sherry and John Petersik have the ever so addicting Young House Love.They are a cute family too with a fresh and stylish approach to decorating their house.It's loads of fun to watch them tackle each room. BEAUTIFUL DIY: PORTRAITS Portraits. I came to a sad discovery the other day when Ucreate needed a picture of me to put with my tutorial Apparently I didn't have any nice pictures of myself despite the fact that my husband is a PHOTOGRAPHER! Good grief! You know how it is. You are always the one posing people or getting the kids attention so you get left out and

there

BEAUTIFUL DIY: MY NEW QUILT 4. I made a rag quilt because I didn't want to actually "quilt" anything or do any hand binding. I also figured there is less mass in a rag quilt so I could wash it in my washer without any problem. BEAUTIFUL DIY: PATCHWORK DUVET COVER A couple years ago, my husband bought me Amy Butlers book "In Stitches". This opened a whole new sewing world to me. Her fabrics and

project

BEAUTIFUL DIY: FRAYED ROSETTE HEADBAND TUTORIAL Cut one strip of fabric 2" X 9" Cut two strips of fabric 1-1/2" X 9" Cut two more strips as long as you can make them 1" wide to wrap your

headband with.

BEAUTIFUL DIY: AUGUST 2011 See house work as a way of beautifying our home rather than a drudgery. 11. Avoid negative talk and complaining of any kind. 12. Have a movie night. 13. Stick to a schedule so the day goes smoothly and naps are taken on time. 14. Invite a friend over. BEAUTIFUL DIY: DIY MERMAID COSTUME AND PARTY The skirt has the center seam down the back. I did nip it in the waist a bit so it fit her body better and wouldn't fall off. Then I made a deep ruffle and just sewed it on the bottom allowing it to drag in the back forming a small train. BEAUTIFUL DIY: LILY BLOOM Yesterday I discovered the lovely little handbag brand, Lily Bloom. I was at T.J. Maxx looking for boots for my daughter and of course their purses at the front of the store caught my eye.

BEAUTIFUL DIY

The kids were in heaven with the cotton candy! For most of the littles in our circle this is a total luxury. As soon as they stepped foot into the backyard these BEAUTIFUL DIY: HOW TO CUT SIDE BANGS Step One: With dry hair, section out your bang area. You want your hair to be dry so you don't accidentally cut too much. Clip the rest of your hair out of the way. BEAUTIFUL DIY: HAIR HIGHLIGHT TUTORIAL Step Four: Section off the front part of your hair. Keep in mind the way your bangs will lay. Mine get parted to the side so my first foil with be on the "heavy" side of my bangs. Use your clips to keep the rest of your hair out of the way. Step Five: Take your first "slice". All my slices are on the diagonal. BEAUTIFUL DIY: CHILD HAIRCUT TUTORIAL Take a narrow rectangular section on the very top of the head. This will be your guide for all the layers. Lift it up straight in the air and point cut across to the desired length. Using that center section as a guide, take 1" sections of hair perpendicular to the center part, lift straight up into the air and point cut across the top. BEAUTIFUL DIY: JUNE 2011 I've been so inspired by all the adorable laundry room makeovers I've seen that I wanted to make my own laundry room a little prettier. So I came up with this quick art project to get started.

BEAUTIFUL DIY: 2011

I'm still learning how to manage my time at home. This new hair styling job takes up way more time than I'd like and my housework will often fall to the way side. BEAUTIFUL DIY: JANUARY 2012 My original thought was to have a pirate party for my little guy; however, I ended up officially calling it a Neverland party. I love to encourage guests to dress up and I thought mermaids, pirates, fairies, lost boys, etc. would be fun costume ideas. BEAUTIFUL DIY: LACE TANK TOP TUTORIAL Then I sewed along the bottom edge of the applique. I actually sewed two rows with a zig-zag stitch just to make sure the lace and shirt were very stable together. BEAUTIFUL DIY: HOW TO SMOOTH OUT FROSTING {PRINCESS BARBIE For the cake itself I baked an entire cake mix in a 9" Pyrex bowl. It took close to an hour to bake. Then I made 3- 9" round cakes. All together it took about 2 1/2 cake mixes. BEAUTIFUL DIY: MY FIRST GIVEAWAY! then leave a comment at this post mentioning which color you like best. Teal, or White. The contest closes on Sunday night and I'll draw

a name on Monday.

BEAUTIFUL DIY

The kids were in heaven with the cotton candy! For most of the littles in our circle this is a total luxury. As soon as they stepped foot into the backyard these BEAUTIFUL DIY: HOW TO CUT SIDE BANGS Step One: With dry hair, section out your bang area. You want your hair to be dry so you don't accidentally cut too much. Clip the rest of your hair out of the way. BEAUTIFUL DIY: HAIR HIGHLIGHT TUTORIAL Step Four: Section off the front part of your hair. Keep in mind the way your bangs will lay. Mine get parted to the side so my first foil with be on the "heavy" side of my bangs. Use your clips to keep the rest of your hair out of the way. Step Five: Take your first "slice". All my slices are on the diagonal. BEAUTIFUL DIY: CHILD HAIRCUT TUTORIAL Take a narrow rectangular section on the very top of the head. This will be your guide for all the layers. Lift it up straight in the air and point cut across to the desired length. Using that center section as a guide, take 1" sections of hair perpendicular to the center part, lift straight up into the air and point cut across the top. BEAUTIFUL DIY: JUNE 2011 I've been so inspired by all the adorable laundry room makeovers I've seen that I wanted to make my own laundry room a little prettier. So I came up with this quick art project to get started.

BEAUTIFUL DIY: 2011

I'm still learning how to manage my time at home. This new hair styling job takes up way more time than I'd like and my housework will often fall to the way side. BEAUTIFUL DIY: JANUARY 2012 My original thought was to have a pirate party for my little guy; however, I ended up officially calling it a Neverland party. I love to encourage guests to dress up and I thought mermaids, pirates, fairies, lost boys, etc. would be fun costume ideas. BEAUTIFUL DIY: LACE TANK TOP TUTORIAL Then I sewed along the bottom edge of the applique. I actually sewed two rows with a zig-zag stitch just to make sure the lace and shirt were very stable together. BEAUTIFUL DIY: HOW TO SMOOTH OUT FROSTING {PRINCESS BARBIE For the cake itself I baked an entire cake mix in a 9" Pyrex bowl. It took close to an hour to bake. Then I made 3- 9" round cakes. All together it took about 2 1/2 cake mixes. BEAUTIFUL DIY: MY FIRST GIVEAWAY! then leave a comment at this post mentioning which color you like best. Teal, or White. The contest closes on Sunday night and I'll draw

a name on Monday.

BEAUTIFUL DIY: WHO AM I? I am a hairstylist, makeup artist, and photographer. Our family embraces all things lovely and creative. I might not post very often, but it's fun to occasionally show you what we've been up to. BEAUTIFUL DIY: AMBIENT ART PHOTOGRAPHY Ambient Art Photography (formerly known as Nelson Fotography) is our family photography business. I feel very blessed to be a part of this very creative art form. BEAUTIFUL DIY: MY MASTER BEDROOM INSPIRATION Next is a blog I've been smitten with for quite a while. Sherry and John Petersik have the ever so addicting Young House Love.They are a cute family too with a fresh and stylish approach to decorating their house.It's loads of fun to watch them tackle each room. BEAUTIFUL DIY: PORTRAITS Portraits. I came to a sad discovery the other day when Ucreate needed a picture of me to put with my tutorial Apparently I didn't have any nice pictures of myself despite the fact that my husband is a PHOTOGRAPHER! Good grief! You know how it is. You are always the one posing people or getting the kids attention so you get left out and

there

BEAUTIFUL DIY: MY NEW QUILT 4. I made a rag quilt because I didn't want to actually "quilt" anything or do any hand binding. I also figured there is less mass in a rag quilt so I could wash it in my washer without any problem. BEAUTIFUL DIY: PATCHWORK DUVET COVER A couple years ago, my husband bought me Amy Butlers book "In Stitches". This opened a whole new sewing world to me. Her fabrics and

project

BEAUTIFUL DIY: FRAYED ROSETTE HEADBAND TUTORIAL Cut one strip of fabric 2" X 9" Cut two strips of fabric 1-1/2" X 9" Cut two more strips as long as you can make them 1" wide to wrap your

headband with.

BEAUTIFUL DIY: AUGUST 2011 See house work as a way of beautifying our home rather than a drudgery. 11. Avoid negative talk and complaining of any kind. 12. Have a movie night. 13. Stick to a schedule so the day goes smoothly and naps are taken on time. 14. Invite a friend over. BEAUTIFUL DIY: DIY MERMAID COSTUME AND PARTY The skirt has the center seam down the back. I did nip it in the waist a bit so it fit her body better and wouldn't fall off. Then I made a deep ruffle and just sewed it on the bottom allowing it to drag in the back forming a small train. BEAUTIFUL DIY: LILY BLOOM Yesterday I discovered the lovely little handbag brand, Lily Bloom. I was at T.J. Maxx looking for boots for my daughter and of course their purses at the front of the store caught my eye.

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* Ambient Art Photography TUESDAY, MAY 27, 2014 ALICE IN WONDERLAND FIRST BIRTHDAY PARTY - PART FOUR I'm not known for my cooking abilities. To be honest, I really don't have time. So for food my parents picked up fried and baked chicken. That was my attempt to make all the protein lovers happy. My lovely sis-in-law made rice pilaf. Both hot items were placed in two of the prettiest rental chafing dishes I've ever seen. . The rest was garlic bread, crackers, sandwiches, fruit, lemonade and pastries from the grocery store.  I like to pretend I'm a baker so I made my baby girl a dark chocolate cake (from a box). It's frosted with (homemade)  vanilla butter cream and decorated  with fresh fruit. My simple cake looks so impressive on the fancy cake stand! I'm sure it's really meant for weddings, but I think it looks amazing at

this party!

We also rented a popcorn and cotton candy machine. The kids were in heaven with the cotton candy! For most of the littles in our circle this is a total luxury. As soon as they stepped foot into the backyard these munchkins were greeted with fluffy sugar and colorful popcorn. Needless to say, they had a blast. It was the ultimate party for our little family. I'm sad this is the last baby we have added to our brood, but what a glorious way to celebrate that _last_ first

birthday!

Many thanks to Expo Party Rentals and their superb customer service. Sarah went above and beyond in helping us make this a special day for our sweet baby girl. The set up crew was courteous and professional. The rental products were simply gorgeous as well. Thank you also to the family and friends who pitched in with cleaning, cooking, prepping, decorating, and attending the party. We love you all and are so blessed to have you in our lives! Posted by Budget Beautiful at 2:23 PM

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WEDNESDAY, MAY 14, 2014 ALICE IN WONDERLAND FIRST BIRTHDAY PART THREE I love pretty linens and china. I've been lucky enough to inherit some of my grandmothers tea cup collection and I pick up bits and pieces at yard sales when I get the chance. However, I don't have enough of everything for a large party like this one. Besides, we had a large range in ages attend our Wonderland party. Therefore, the kid tables and the adult tables were slightly different. I wanted a Mad Hatter tea party going on with the adults using my vintage tea cups. It didn't seem wise to have the munchkins around some of my grandma's tea cup collection, so they ended up with Drink Me labels on apple juice bottles. I'm sure they would rather have apple juice than tea anyway. Everyone had the double gold band salad plates and Parisian flatware. I think my tea cup collection looks perfect with the rental china. The touch of gold really ties everything together. Both tables had a baby blue cloths with a white runner. How cute are the covers and bows on the kid chairs? They almost look like little dresses! So sweet!    (All the salad plates, flatware, linens, tables and chairs pictured are from Expo Party Rentals

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FRIDAY, MAY 9, 2014

ALICE IN WONDERLAND FIRST BIRTHDAY PARTY PART TWO - CRAFTS Kid parties are the perfect time to go crazy with craft projects. Since we have a photography business, we have a large collection of baby portraits to display. I picked up these hinged picture frames from the dollar store and enlisted my older kids to help paint and glitter them. I wanted the back side of the frames to be cute as well so I covered the backs with scrapbook paper and amusing Alice In Wonderland quotes. The first time I read the book I was about 9 years old. Reading it as an adult was a whole new experience. Strangely enough, I can relate to most of the quotes. Yes, at times I feel as though I have fallen down a rabbit hole and we are

all mad here!

Our favors were small bags with round chocolate mint patties inside. My goodness I love those candies! We placed little clocks on them with the time of our daughters birth. Credit to that little detail must go to my oldest daughter. She's one smart cookie! To finish them off, I printed up little labels to staple to the top of the bags. They turned out cute and sweet  and I was more than happy to take home the left overs. ( Rental items are all from Expo Party Rentals

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MONDAY, MAY 5, 2014

FIRST BITHDAY PARTY WONDERLAND STYLE PART 1 If we are truly honest with ourselves, a baby's first birthday party is really for the parents. And if we are really, really honest, it is for the mom. I don't have a problem with that. Why not allow mom to celebrate the hard labor and sleepless nights of the

first year?

Naturally, my daughter didn't have a preference on the theme of her first birthday. So I took full advantage of her apathy and designed an Alice in Wonderland party for _us_. Her birthday is in March and the weather can be pretty sketchy here in Fresno at this time so we rented a gorgeous clear top tent. I'm so glad I played it safe! The party day was sandwiched between days of showers! Since the tent was set up the morning before, the lawn was kept pretty dry preventing a muddy mess during the party.  I love that the clear top let all the light in and you could see fluffy white clouds in our sparkling blue sky. I scoured Pinterest for inexpensive decorating ideas. We all know tissue paper is crazy cheap at the dollar store, so tissue paper flowers was a no brainer. You can easily find tutorials on Pinterest for different kinds of flowers. I managed to get about 5 flowers in my color theme from each bundle of paper. They might be easy to make, but it is time consuming. One of the best parts is I pre-folded them then placed them in a bag until the day of the party. I didn't unfold the petals until just before the party. With the help of family we were able to fluff up the petals and hang them up in clusters of three inside the tent. How pretty are they against the sky? Another dollar store decorating idea was the playing card garland. It's really simple and stuck to our theme. But why have just one style garland when you can have two? Bless my hubby as he blew up tons of  balloons and strung them up as well. Balloons lend such a sweet, festive look and can really support the color theme you have

chosen.

Stay tuned... my next post will be about a couple craft projects I did for this party as well. In the meantime, here are some gorgeous HDR photographs my husband did of the tent along with detail

shots we both took.

I hope you are inspired! Many thanks to ExpoPartyRentals They have beautiful products and outstanding customer service!

 

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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2012 REMOVING STAINS FROM AMERICAN GIRL DOLLS My husband bought an American Girl doll off of craigslist for our daughters 5th birthday. It was a GREAT deal! The hair on this doll was perfect but  there were a few marks on the limbs. I used a magic eraser on most of the dirt and marks then I

found this TUTORIAL

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I had the Proactive Repairing Treatment on hand so that is what I used on the one big stain still on the leg. I couldn't put her outside because the doll was a surprise so I just popped her in a cabinet in the laundry room. It took several days (most likely because there was no sunlight) but it worked perfectly otherwise. This doll is like new now. Couldn't be happier! Posted by Budget Beautiful at 4:17 PM

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RAPUNZEL PINATA TUTORIAL (RIBBON PULL) Last year we discovered the ribbon pull pinatas. (I don't know the official name for these, but that's what I call them.) The first one we used I bought at Target on sale. We simply don't have a place to hang a traditional pinata and I think our kids are too small to be swinging around a bat in a circle of people. The way you play is each kid takes turns pulling a ribbon. All but one will pop off easily. Whoever pulls the ribbon attached to the trap door will open up the pinata and let all the candy out. Simple, easy,

and SAFE!

Here's how I made our Rapunzel Ribbon Pull Pinata (inspired by a traditional pinata on this blog

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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2012 PREGNANCY ANNOUNCEMENT!!!!!! When our eleven year anniversary rolled  around, my hubby had no idea what a surprise I had for him. I told him the kids and I were preparing a special breakfast and to stay in bed until we told him it was ready. He obviously had a bigger gift than breakfast awaiting him. I put up this little clothes line of onesies then the kids and I all held numbers. My daughter held a 1, my son a 2 and I had a 3 with an arrow pointing to my belly. Since I'm pretty sure this will be the last kid in the family, I wanted to put together a fun and creative pregnancy announcement for my man. This little bun in the oven was a complete surprise to me as well. We weren't expecting to get pregnant with a third. I always wanted another baby though. It was a constant on my mind and God seemed to think now was as good a time as any to add to the family. So here we go with another sweet baby coming next year. I can't wait to meet my little one! This is the photo Brett took of us as our Facebook pregnancy

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