tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56247095973313265012024-03-13T03:40:30.906-07:00make. smile. repeat.Mimi Ellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14184676588741398305noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5624709597331326501.post-13765299204853966772013-09-04T14:42:00.000-07:002013-09-04T14:42:58.468-07:00Dot Trees Tutorial?One of the most popular posts on this blog is the DIY Wall Art Dot Trees. It's interesting to see what my readers tend to gravitate toward!<br />
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This is my new favorite hair style for my little girl!! We (maybe just me) were in a summer time hair rut. I couldn't think of any styles that were quick, easy and most importantly cute!</div>
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This could work for grown ups too. It's sophisticated all on it's on. If you want to make it super cute just throw on your favorite head band. The bigger the better, in my opinion!</div>
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The directions for this hairstyle are super easy. I was looking for something to do with her hair before wash day. I decided to detangle it and put it into chunky rope twists. If you are starting on already styled and moisturized hair, all you need is a little water and oil to make the hair pliable. If you are doing this style on freshly washed hair, just had your favorite moisturizing cream or butter first.<br />
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Towards the front of her hair, I made smaller sections. On the very front row near the hairline I made 1 to 2 inch boxes and split them in half. I twisted the first half into flat twists. I combined that twist with the other half and made a rope twist. After all the twists were in I simply pulled them up into a pony tail, which looked cute itself, but then I decided to wind the twists around the ponytail in the same direction (ex. clockwise or counter clockwise) bobby pinning 4-5 times.<br />
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Here are some helpful links:<br />
<a href="http://www.chocolatehairvanillacare.com/2011/02/flat-rope-twists.html">Flat Rope Twists instructions</a> via Chocolate Hair Vanilla Care<br />
<a href="http://www.chocolatehairvanillacare.com/2012/01/rounded-box-twists-easy-style.html">Box Twists</a> via Chocolate Hair Vanilla Care<br />
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<br />Mimi Ellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14184676588741398305noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5624709597331326501.post-44483013712384103532013-04-28T19:25:00.004-07:002013-04-28T19:25:52.304-07:00Landfill to Lovely: Leopard Print Scarf<br />
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Here is the first re-fashion project for the Landfill to Lovely series! This gorgeous leopard print infinity scarf was once a pretty played out long skirt from the 90s...you know, the kind that hits your leg at just the <i>wrong</i> length?</div>
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<strong style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Name Brands:</strong><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><i>DON'T</i> buy something JUST because it's a high end name brand. If it's peeling, or really faded, it's not worth it.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><i>DO</i> buy something if it's a low end brand, and it's really cute. Who cares if it's from Wal Mart? If you have the choice between a like-new cute Wal Mart blouse, and a ripped and faded Old Navy top-- Go for it! No one is going to be checking your tags, and it will look so much better on you, and will get a much more wear out of it...No one will know where it's from anyway! It's better to have a chic outfit for cheap, than a cheap looking shirt with a chic label. Now let's get out there and find some awesome deals!</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><i style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></i><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"></span><i style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-size: medium;">What are some of your thrifting tips and tricks?</span></i>Mimi Ellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14184676588741398305noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5624709597331326501.post-67648028364692446522013-04-28T19:20:00.004-07:002013-04-28T19:20:49.043-07:00Landfill to Lovely Series<br />
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I'm starting a new series called <b>"Landfill to Lovely"</b> where I take items found at the thrift store that nobody wanted! I try to keep my eye out for unique and fun patterns, that could be modern, only they are usually in the form of some hideous 80s or 90s skirt or dress. With a little creativity and a few snips I am going to refashion these items into something completely fresh, new,modern and LOVELY! The landfill part comes in where I hit up the thrift store on the 50% off day...so it's the stuff so (seemingly) awful it's just been sitting there, and is about to end up at the pound store, and most likely eventually in a landfill! If you look for nice heavy, durable fabrics like snazzy polyester (seriously, this stuff could survive the apocalypse!) it will hang nice if your turning it into a scarf or something to wear. It's so fun when I go to check out because I know the employees are thinking "what on earth is she doing with this?" haha -- or maybe not! I'm such a dork...I get all giddy and wait for them to ask me what I'm going to do with it...but they don't...hmm...<br /><b><span style="font-size: medium;">I looove thrifting! :)</span></b><br /><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></b>I have several fun projects coming up soon (including an awesome leopard infinity scarf from a long 90s skirt)! Stay tuned!<br />Do you have any challenges for me? Let me know in the comments!</div>
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I was inspired by a <a href="http://www.worldmarket.com/product/sally-bennett-baxley-seasons.do?sortby=ourPicks&from=fn" style="color: #7d181e; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">painting</a> I saw at <a href="http://www.worldmarket.com/product/sally-bennett-baxley-seasons.do?sortby=ourPicks&from=fn" style="color: #7d181e; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">World Market</a> the other day. While I do love to create all my own original art work, when it comes to home decor I find it fun to try to re-create some of the ideas I see, for 1/10th of the price!! These types of paintings are usually mass produced and pop up at all the home decor stores...but I definitely try to put my own spin on it. They don't have to hand made, one of a kind feel to them, because they are so mass produced. Just too many reasons not to try!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This was really just a test run. I got the craft itch while I was making my son lunch the other day, and just grabbed some left over supplies I had from the painted vase project. This took about 15 minutes to make. I painted over a canvas print I got from the dollar store. I just poped it out of the frame and sponge painted the background cream. Then I mixed some colors I had to make a brownish color and painted "V-Trees" (middle school art 101 ;) and then I took a small brush and swirled to make circles.<br />I plan on getting a large canvas to do this again soon with a detailed tutorial...stay tuned!<br /><br />*I hand painted this, but for a simplified tutorial for beginners check <a href="http://twogirlsbeingcrafty.blogspot.com/2011/02/painted-wall-art-for-non-artists.html" style="color: #7d181e; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">this</a> out.<br /><br /><em>Do you have any art projects your working on right now? Or would like to see me re-create? Leave a comment and I just might!!</em></div>
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Allergy friendly ice cream and treats can get expensive! One of my favorite things to do is to get Trader Joes Organic Soy Creamy Vanilla Ice Cream, and add in toppings like they do at Cold Stone Creamy. It's seriously half the price ($2.99) for a tub double the size of the other flavored soy ice cream brands, that are $6.00 and up. We add in our favorite toppings like Oreos and marshmallows and stir in a bowl or cup. The majority of store bought ice cream cones are are dairy, egg, and nut free, so this makes for an awesome summer time treat!</div>
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I can even whip of my own version of a Chik Fil A cookies and cream milk shake. Just add some vanilla soy ice cream in a tall cup, crumble in some oreos, and pour in a little rice milk (or your milk of choice) and mash and stir it all up with a fork, adding more milk until you get the consistency you like. It is soo good! I think I am going to go make one now!...</div>
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