Water Bottle Bracelets

Hey guys, so for this post I will be teaching you how to make another bracelet, but this time using a water bottle and aluminum foil. Other materials that will be in play are: liquid glue, a paintbrush, sticky 3-D letters, and black paint. I think that this craft is really cool, since the foil and paint give it more of a metallic look, plus this bracelet is customizable! This bracelet is very simple and quick... and the results are amazing! The video below is a tutorial by Cool2Craft so if you like this video, be to you check her out on You Tube. I hope that you like this tutorial as much as I do...enjoy!

                                                                                                                                                           

As I had said before, I think that it's really neat that these bracelets are customizable. I think that it makes these unique pieces of jewelry perfect for any occasion (birthday gifts, Christmas presents, etc.). Plus, these bracelets can have names, be inspirational, etc. I really love this bracelet but the thing that I love most about it is that the aluminum foil and black paint give this a nice, antique look. Also, the crinkled foil and neutral color really brings out the letters and it's perfect for any outfit. I hope that you like this post and hopefully try this craft out.  Please tell me what you think about this craft in the comment section below.  That's all for now, bye!

 

                                        

Candy Wrapper Bracelet

Hey guys, I hope that you all enjoyed Thanksgiving and Black Friday, but now I'm back to continue with my topic on recycled jewelry. Today's post will also be another bracelet...but this time, it will be using something that every kid loves...candy! Well, I know how many of you are in love with candy, so today we'll be using it's wrappers and creating it into a bracelet! Plus, since Halloween has just past, hopefully you still have some candy and didn't eat it all! Remember, I'm not telling you to just stuff all this candy in your mouth right now, but you can collect the wrappers gradually, or if you want to achieve the look above quicker, ask your friends and family to pitch in! I hope you all enjoy this tutorial as much as I do, and hopefully try this craft out!

 

I found this video on You Tube, and it's by iiamjessie, so make sure that you check her out online if you enjoy this tutorial. Also, I know in the picture and video the bracelet is made of starburst wrappers, and you may use them too, but any candy wrapper will do, as long as it is a rectangle when completely unfolded. This craft really interested me, so I'm also trying this out with you! This craft is really simple and only asks for one material (candy wrappers), so I really hope that you at least plan on trying this out.  And just remember, have fun with this since this isn't asking for much effort at all (for all the lazy people out there...like me!) I mean, it's pretty much asking you to eat candy! Also, each kink only takes about 30 seconds to make, and depending on the size of your wrist, you only need about 30-40 wrappers. I really want to know what you think about this post and please give me suggestions for my next post, which is continuing the topic, in the comments section below! That's all for now, bye!

Thanksgiving Parade!

Hey guys so today I'm not exactly going to do a art post. Since yesterday was Thanksgiving, I'd first of like to wish you a very Happy (belated!) Thanksgiving, and I think that all of us have a lot to be thankful for. But remember, that there was also something else that happened yesterday: the annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade! I for one enjoy this parade a lot, and enjoyed this year's parade as well. The only bad part of watching the whole parade is of course, waking up early, something that I'm incapable of doing! So of course, I just HAD to wake up ten minutes too late. Now in my opinion, the best part of every parade I'm going to tell you some facts on these amazing and eye-catching features in this parade.

I know that many of you love these balloons, but do you really know the facts about them? Today's post will be full of facts such as:

-As soon as the parade ends, they start preparing for the following year. Making the balloons is a year-round effort.

-Before, they used to inflate balloons the morning of the parade, for smaller audiences, today the Macy's day parade is watched by more than 3.5 million people live, and another about 65 million watch on television.

-Studio artists first mold the character sculpture using clay. Once it's finished and polished, a solid version is created out of plastic.

-The mold is divided into two layers. The inner section is placed directly over the clay and is made of a silicone rubber, which gives it a flexible hold, while the outer section is a rigid shell to cradle the inside.

-Than, two plastics are mixed together to create a cast model...the first model is done!

I know that a lot more work is needed for the balloon to be done, but I just decided to share some of these steps for you. I hope you enjoyed my post and learned something new! In the comments below, please tell me your favorite part of the parade yesterday! For more information, check out: http://www.history.com/ 
which, by the way is where I got information for this post from That's all for now...bye!

Soda Tabs Jewelry!

Hey guys, today I'm going to talk to you about jewelry  since we're going to make some during this post! But this isn't going to be the usual jewelry...instead I'm going to teach you how to make jewelry in a "green" way. Because what could possibly be a better to be green than making jewelry, especially since it's every girl's necessity! Since there are so many ways to be green, I'll be posting different "green" craft throughout my next few posts. And remember, just because it's green, doesn't mean it's ugly, so if you want to learn today's craft, stay tuned! Today's craft is going to be a soda tab bracelet, like the one in the picture above. Enjoy!

Okay, so in my opinion, this bracelet is very cute, and definitely unique. By the way, you don't need to use blue ribbon, you may use any color that you want, and remember to just have fun with it! If you want a more colorful look, you may use colored soda tabs (or if you don't have any, spray paint of use nail polish if you want!) This bracelet is more of a casual look, and I really love the bow that ties the bracelet together...it really is eye-catching, and definitely my favorite part! The best thing about this bracelet is that it can be any color you chose, so it pretty much looks good with just about anything...as long as it's on the casual side. If you want some specific outfits that would go with this outfit, check out my friend Jade's blog at: findyourfashionhere.blogspot.com/
 This bracelet really would tie just about any outfit together, and I hope that you end up trying this out! I hope you liked this tutorial as much as I did, so please tell me what you think in the comments below! That's all for now, bye!

Dart Painting!

Hey guys, I'm back and today I'm going to talk about dart painting. This is a type of art that most of you are unaware of, but trust me, it's really a lot of fun... and messy! I in fact, wasn't aware of it until a while ago. I had known what it was, just not the name. Anyway, I was watching Princess Diaries (by the way, great movie!), and they were doing dart painting, so I decided to share it with you! Dart painting is kind of a game, as it is performed in a way that is almost the game darts. Some things that you will need to perform dart painting are: balloons, acrylic paint, a good amount of space (where it doesn't matter if it gets messy. Ex. backyard.), and a canvas. So let's get started!

I couldn't find a good video for you guys, so here's a few steps to teach this to you as simply as I can:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  
1.    Have a couple of balloons ready. Take one balloon and fill it up with paint (fill it up to your desired amount).
2.    Blow the rest of the balloon up to as big as your desire, and tie         a knot. As you can see in the picture above, the balloons aren't fully blown up.
3.    Repeat steps 1 and 2 with the rest of the balloons    
4.    Hold the balloons in front of or on the canvas (or tape balloon on if you want to play darts). 
5.    Pop balloons with something sharp, if you don't have darts, sharp pencils work.
6.    Tada! Your masterpiece is complete! I hope you enjoyed it!

I hope you all liked my blog post, and maybe even try it out. Also, if you don't want to get messy, you may want to wear a poncho or something else waterproof to prevent paint to come in contact with your body. I hope you found dart painting interesting after you read this, but I'd like to hear your thoughts in the comment section below! Feel free to follow my blog and become a member! Keep updated for more fun tutorials for the upcoming week. That's all for now, see you later! Bye!

Hot Chocolate!

Hey guys!  So if you are looking at my title and wondering, no, we are not making hot chocolate today. Or at least not one that you can drink! Today you will make a knick-knack plushie (sorry, don't know what the real term is)! So anyway, this project is another Kawaii craft, therefore it is really cute!  The video that I'm going to use is off of You Tube, and it's by TammyHallam, so be sure to check her out! Somethings that you will need for this craft are: felt (black, brown, white, and a color of your choice), scissors, needle and thread(brown, and the other color of felt you chose), and paper.   Let's get started...good luck!

Okay so, if you watched my video, you have probably seen that this isn't one of my easiest tutorials, but I have to tell you that it's worth it if you try! I know that this craft involves sewing, but that doesn't mean that you shouldn't do it, but instead, you should ask someone for help, or better yet, learn! It may not turn out perfect the first time, but that doesn't mean that you shouldn't try again later! Practice makes perfect! Please tell me what you think about this in the comments below, and be sure to follow! 

Sorry if you thought that this would be a tutorial for making hot chocolate! But if you still want to learn how to make hot chocolate, I know a really delicious recipe from my friend Maansi's blog: http://yummyrecipemm.blogspot.com/2012/10/ancient-hot-chocolate.html

Enjoy!

Fishtail Braid

Hey readers, so I wasn't planning on doing this post but I had gotten a request from someone to do the fishtail braid, so today I'm going to be teaching it to you. A fishtail braid is more of a casual braid, and is a more simpler hairstyle to achieve. I will be showing you two tutorials on the fishtail braid. The first one will be the original one, and the next one will be a more fancy way of doing it. The tutorials are once again by bebexo, so if you like the hair tutorials that I've been posting, be sure to check her out on YouTube. I hope you guys enjoy the tutorials!

Okay, so the video above isn't sideways! Anyway, before you start I would just like to remind you that this isn't going to be the fastest hairstyle to achieve, so take your time. And remember, if it doesn't try the first time, don't give up, try it again. I hope that you all try this out and are successful. And remember that you can always accessorize to make this look your own! Feel free to comment and tell me what you think about this post. Don't forget to keep updated with my blog!

For the more fancier look, check out the link below. By the way don't be alarmed, just because it looks complicated doesn't mean it is complicated to do. I thought it was when I looked at it, but after I saw the video, it didn't seen that hard to do at all. A helpful tip that I can give you is that before you try this hairstyle, try the original fishtail braid. Trust me, it will help. That's all for now, bye!

Makeup...

Hey guys! A few months ago, I saw a really cool tutorial on anime makeup, and I decided to share it with you! In my opinion, this is art, and mad skills! I think that most of you are aware of this video and most likely saw it. It's more of a Halloween tutorial (sorry, little late!). I think that this tutorial's very unique and I hope you guys like it! The video is by someone called Anastasiya Shpagina, a 19 year old Ukrainian girl who does tutorials for girls to achieve the anime girl look. So if you want to accomplish the look above, stay tuned!

Okay, so I found a video for you, but it's not in English. I'm not so sure if you'll be able to figure out what she is saying, but I guess it's pretty simple if you just watch what she is doing. I normally wouldn't post a video that is in a another language but, I really thought that this was an amazing video and I didn't want you to miss out! I hope you guys enjoyed my post! Do you think Anastasiya is amazing, or odd? Tell me what you think in the comments below. Don't forget to follow and keep updated for my next post. That's all for now, bye!  

Sock bun Curls!

Hey guys, today I am going to blog about sock bun curls. The sock bun is a very simple and quick way to get natural looking curls without using heat! This hairstyle is something that you will have results after about 6 or more hours. (I suggest doing it right before you go to sleep!) Some things that you will need for this hairstyle are: hair tyes, bobby pins, fairly long hair, and a sock (you'll see why). So, if you want to accomplish the look on top, keep reading! Enjoy!

 

So I hope the you liked the tutorial and you plan on trying it out! I loved this video and hopefully you did too! Don't forget to comment on what you think of this post! Also, if you want to keep the bun and just leave it, it will also look great. Please feel free to follow. Also if you have any suggestions for a next topic, please tell me in the comment box below. That's all for now, bye!

Braids

Hey everyone, I hope that you enjoyed my previous blog post, and tried it out. Today's hairstyles are going to continue with the theme: braids. Braids are always fun and cute, and there are so many different kinds, which you may not know of. For example, I bet that many of you hadn't have heard of a snake braid before my previous post. How about a fishtail braid? A waterfall braid? A two strand twist rope braid? A french braid? Some of these, you might know. Others, you probably don't. What I'm going to try to do today is make you aware of the different types of braids, and teach you how to do them. There are so many different types of braids; you may not like the usual three strand, but you're sure to love at least one of these unique new styles!

The two hairstyles that we are going to be working on today are the waterfall braid and the mermaid tail braid. The first hairstyle that we are going to be doing is by far the simplest tutorial that I've posted. In fact, if you know how to make a three-strand braid, then you'll be fine. This hairstyle is sure to be a success, so let's get started and make the mermaid tail braid. Some things that you will need is pretty long hair, a hair tie, and a few bobby pins. I hope you decide to try this out, good luck!

The next hairstyle that we are going to be working on today is the waterfall braid. I had gotten a comment previously that someone couldn't do one of the hairstyle because their hair was too short, so this hairstyle is for long and short hair. This braid is a little less fancy, and a little more challenging, so let's get started. For more hairstyles, check out bebexo's YouTube page. Feel free to accessorize to make this look your own. Good luck and I hope you try these hairstyles out. Be sure to comment and follow! Bye!