DIY: Under the Sea Ear Cuff Part 1

Hi everyone! How have you been? I'm guessing that many of you are busy watching the Olympics :) Although I enjoy watching the games, I've also been doing some DIY projects. I keep seeing ear cuffs dominate retail stores at prices that are unrealistic. I decided to make my own and customize it to satisfy my inner hipster! Haha. I filmed a tutorial which is broken up into 2 parts. The first part shows you how to make the basic cuff and the second part shows you how to decorate it. I wanted an "under the sea" theme and I had a seahorse charm lying around which was perfect. So without further ado, here's part 1 of the tutorial and some photos.

Here's what you'll need:

• Jewelry wire -Hong Kong (I used 0.5mm)
• Round nose plier -Hong Kong
• Flat nose plier -Hong Kong
• Cutting plier -Hong Kong
• Pencil
• Ruler

You should be able to find all the supplies and materials in your local craft store ex. Michael's

I hope you enjoyed the tutorial! Feel free to leave any questions below ^^ 

Check out part 2 here!

Sneak Peak: DIY Ear Cuffs & Pastry Cellphone Straps

Hi everyone! How have you been? I just wanted to show you what I have been doing in the DIY department. Sorry for the bad quality but I promise that I'll have better photos and an ear cuff tutorial posted soon.

Good night! x.

In the Mail: Etsy, May 2012 Costco Brandsampler, Romwe tights & samples

My awesome friend got the Kutsuwa DIY clay charm set for me as a birthday gift. She was going to order from another website but they never restocked it. Fortunately, we found it on Etsy and she ordered it from the seller melovewholesale (lol). This store usually has only one kit in stock but they restock quickly. The specific kit that I have here is out of stock at the moment.

I got another packet of Downy Unstoppables In-wash Scent Booster in Fresh. This stuff actually works! It made my laundry smell really good and you only need a little bit (1/5 of the pack) to make the whole load smell great! I think I might actually purchase it ^^ I love it when my clothes smell nice keke. Walmart had Kotex sample kits so I decided to give it a try. One thing for sure, the colourful packaging will lighten your mood during those crummy days xD

 I won a small Valentine's Day giveaway on Nivea Canada's facebook page and received this super adorable tin of Nivea cream!

 May 2012 Costco Brandsampler:

• Mr. Clean Magic Eraser
• Venus Embrace Razor
• Olay Regenerist Wrinkle Revolution Complex
• Always Infinity heavy absorbency pad
• Tide Pods
• Scope Outlast Mouthwash

 Multiple samples from Dawn, Gain, Woolite, Cascade, Speed Stick, and Dentyne.

These free vertical stripe tights are from Romwe when they had their giveaway.

In the Mail: May 2012 P&G Brandsampler, Biore & John Frieda

 Hello everyone! I just wanted to show you what came in the mail today ^^ This is such a nice way to start off the month of June which makes up for the poor weather. It was pouring today. I received three separate things: May 2012 P&G Brandsampler, Biore sample, and a coupon for a free John Frieda hair dye.

May 2012 P&G Brandsampler:

• Olay Regenerist Wrinkle Revolution Complex
• Scope Dual Blast Mouthwash
• Oral-B Glide Pro-Health Floss Pick with Scope Outlast flavour
• $3.00 off coupon for any Oral-B Battery-powered toothbrush
• Pantene Pro-V Aqua Light Shampoo & Conditioner
• $1.50 off coupon for any purchase of two Pantene products
• Gillette Fusion Proglide Razor
• Frebreze Car Freshener in Hawaiian Aloha
• Downy Unstoppables In-wash Scent Booster in Fresh

Biore:

• Biore Combination Balancing Cleanser
• $2.00 off coupon for the cleanser

John Frieda Precision Foam Colour

• coupon for free hair dye foam

I hope the weather becomes nicer over the weekend! Have a great one ^^

NOTD: Mint Tea for Two

 Here's a super quick post on what I did to my nails over the bright sunny weekend ^^ I really have an obsession with mint nails. It's like what...my 3rd nail post with the same colour?

I totally love pastels for spring and because of the somewhat recent British-you know who I'm referring to- invasion, I tried the British flag on my nails. Boy was it difficult, even with tape. >< It took a whole day including drying time and such. The heart that you see on my thumb happened by accident. I was being my clumsy self and poured the white nail polish onto my pants. It just so happened to create the perfect curve~ The heart was used to add some cutesy to it. ^^;; 

Since it's British inspired, I added "tea" to the title...hopefully that somewhat captures the English culture. heh~ Just in case you didn't know who I was referring to. Please don't hate me for this xD These boys can sing unlike some of the kpop boy groups out there.

Products Used:

• Joe Fresh Nail Polish in Mint (3 coats)
• Migi Nail Art pens in pink & white
• Essie To Dry For Topcoat (1 coat)