Make a Candle Special

Thanks Vanessa and Laura, (www.lmicheleh.com) for your comment on my last post about Christmas candles.  I'm so happy you liked them.  Please let me know if you make any yourselves.  I would love to see them.

Here is another really simple way to add some jazz to a candle.  It's so easy. I think it is a great idea and looks nice.

While I was at the dollar store the other day,  I picked up some wall art.  They have a great selection and I love applying words to my walls.

This time, I cut out the words and applied them to a candle.  After Christmas, I can take them off and perhaps apply some different words for Valentines.

Easy, right? 

Decorate Your Own Christmas Candle

It has been a while since I've done a creativity rocks project.  The thing is, I like to create things that I want or need.  Not just for the sake of it.  If I need earrings, a necklace, something.  Then, I will figure out how to get or make it.  That's just me.  Who needs all the clutter?

My house is really low key with Christmas decorations.  I keep it this way as not to overwhelm.  Still, I do like the smaller trinket and especially one that is personally made and makes me smile when I see it.

Here's what I made:  It's easy and inexpensive and it's FUN!

Dollar Store - 2 Candle Holders
                       1 White Out
                       1 Pkg. of Markers
                       2 Candles

It's pretty much self-explantory from here on.  Just have fun and be creative.

Because Creativity Does Rock - and it makes you feel good.

My Etsy Store Is Now Open

Life's been busy.  I hope that everyone had a great Thanksgiving.
 


http://www.etsy.com/shop/VirginiaJBailey

According to the news today, online sales are up 20% over last year, and that's not including the numbers for CyberMonday.

What better reason to get my online Etsy store open.  Actually, it has been open for a while but I haven't really had much time to work on it.  With the holidays ahead, I thought it would be a great idea to add some new items.

Here's a quick peek:
                                                          Iris

 

Roxy

 

Fiona

 

 

Layla

 

Thanks for stopping by.

www.virginiajbailey.blogspot.com

 

As always, I love and appreciate your comments.

Tired of bad mascara?

Have you been searching for a really great mascara?  Me too.

Over the years, I imagine I've tried over a 100 different mascara's.

Estee Lauder, Lancome, Jane Iredale, Mary Kay, Avon, Revlon, Max Factor, Maybelline.  You know, the list goes on and on. 

Well guess what? I have found what I believe to be the best mascara I have ever tried.  Yes, I know.  I'm thrilled. 

Here are some of the problems I've had with other mascara's. 

Lumpy

Dry

Flaky

Racoon Eyes

Losing lashes

Stiff ugly coated lashes

Lashes that feel like I have a layer of tar on them

Yuck - then there's the other problems.

Itchy eyes

Blurry eyes

Smelly mascara

Okay, enough said.  I think you can see my problems.  I'm so happy to share with you the mascara that does not one of these things to me.

"Almay One Coat - lengthening Mascara creates

visibly longer lashes. This lash-extending formula sweeps lashes to extra lengths in one quick, clump-free application. Nourishing mascara formula is infused with aloe and vitamin B5 to help keep lashes conditioned and silky. Extra gentle, non irritating formula."

 

For me, this Almay mascara does not irritate my eyes at all.

Which is really great, as it was so bad lately that I had to give up mascara.

I don't like giving up my mascara.

 

With Almay my mascara goes on easily.  It lengthens and thickens, while still maintaining natural looking lashes.

There is no smearing, flaking, or racoon eyes.  My mascara stays on all day.

It's really unbelievable!

 

It's inexpensive, natural and doesn't irritate my eyes.  A win win.

 

If you are on a search for a great mascara, I recommend

Almay One Coat Lengthening Mascara for Sensitive Eyes.

 

I found mine at Walgreens.  Or buy it here:

 

Motivational Art #18 Smile

Because sometimes you need the reminder.

Motivational Art #17 Be You

Fall Camping

A couple months ago my daughter and I joined the rest of my extended family for a weekend camp out.  My brother's significant other lives on this big beautiful farm where they've created a perfect family campground. It was so relaxing and we turned our weekend into a crafting extravaganza.  Here are some photos.

Home Sweet Home

 

The food Area

 

Sitting around the fire

 

Walk through the woods.

Quiet, there's a bear.

The outhouse

Family dogs enjoy the camping too.

Mosaics not quite done.

 

 



 

Some handmade bracelets