Archives for June 2011
Guest Post: Newsprint Nail Art by Chica es Artistica
Today I have a neat Guest Poster for you. Maggie from Chica es Artistica volunteered to help out while I’m stuck with incredibly limited internet service. So, without further delay, here she is:
Hi! I’m Maggie from Chica es Artistica . I’m so excited to be here at While He Was Napping!
Around Tumblr, I saw a post about how to paint your nails and have text on them. It looked pretty simple and cute. I just had to try it out. Since my nails were already beautifully done, I looked to my sick little sister and noticed her itty bitty chewed up nails were looking rather plain. Hmmm. Cheer her up and test out this idea? Sounds like a plan to me.
Photo Courtesy of http://www.passionnailart.com |
Here’s how to get these babies:
1. Paint your nails in a desired color. The lighter the shade, the darker the words will show up on them.
2. Dip your nails into alcohol. It suggested vodka but all we had were alcohol swabs so I just used those.
3. Press a small piece of newspaper onto the nail and leave it there for a few seconds, applying some pressure.
4. Peel off slowly and be amazed. Mostly.
This doesn’t work all the time. Since we used the swabs, it didn’t get the nail as wet so we didn’t have as high of a success rate.
-Maggie
Thanks for sharing, Maggie. That is pretty cool and definitely not something I would have thought to do.
Guest Post: Butterfly Garland by Running With Glitter
Kelly @ running with glitter is here today to share a fun tute that is great for so many, many occasions. She’s too cute and her garland is simple and adorable. So, I’ll let Kelly take it from here:
Hi! I’m Kelly from Running With Glitter. Mamma to two and wife to one.
I’m just simple girl from Oklahoma and a wee bit cheeky. I love to create and blog. I’m really excited to be a guest here today. Thank you so very much for having me!
If you get a chance I’d love for you to check out my blog.
Martha Stewart Martha Stewart Large Punch, Monarch Butterfly
Guest Post: Felt Flowered Sundress by J&M’s Eye Candy
Today, Britney is here from J&M’s Eye Candy. There are some gorgeous things in here Etsy shop. Definitely worth checking out. I love the red, white and blue head band! And her blog… Oh goodness. Red, white and blue dipped strawberries, kid’s crafts, home decor, fashion and so much more. Check it out, but first Britney’s going to share a great way to add some flair to a sundress (or any little girl outfit).
Hi there! Britney here from J&M’s Eye Candy Blog and Shoppe!
I am super excited (and a little nervous) about guest blogging for someone as cool as While He was Napping! Thanks for having us!
I bought this at The Children’s Place for $10. Pretty cute, but it definitely could be cuter. It needs some J flair š
I bought turquoise, purple and white felt. I cut out circles in each color.
I used the end of a glass, the top of a honey bottle and a spool of thread to trace my circles, but since that doesn’t help you at all, my big circles were 2 1/2 inces, medium circles were 1 3/4 inches, and my little circles were approx 1 inch.
Place the circles on the dress randomly, and layered.
Before I sewed the circles on I took a lighter and fringed the edges. It kind of seals the edges, and makes the circles kind of turn in.
Now just sew them on. I am not a sewer by any means, so this is not a fancy job at all. I just used a needle and thread and did like a star looking stitch. Super easy, even for me.
That’s it. Now wear, and ohh and aww over how cute it turned out! Go us š
Weekend Wander #36
Hey, my fellow partiers! Welcome to this week’s link party. There were some great links last week, so if you missed it check it out here!
I’m in a huge rush to get my to do list crossed off before we head out of town… so only one feature this week:
Thanks for linking up everyone! Let’s get this party started! And… GO!
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