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As a note, as I am currently enjoying the stomach flu or something similar, the Wednesday mineral make-up tutorial is replaced with this post. I hope to be well enough to post the purple eye shadow post on Thursday or Friday. (Just in time for National Mole Day on Friday, February 6th! Cupcakes, anyone?) (This...
More love, I say! This time of year might be cold and damp, but when you have the love, who cares? So I bring you some ideas for card making for the loveliest day of the year! Sewn paper cards are lovely, and easy! A no-sew paper garland with fabric. You could use paper for...
EXPLODING BATH BOMBS (click here to read more at the CBC)? Apparently a company from China sold a kit over the Christmas holidays that allowed you to make your very own bath bombs at home! But they failed to allow for ventilation of the citric acid/baking soda mixture, and the tops flew off, injuring quite...
Why not make a more lasting symbol of your love for your Valentine – one in the form of a stuffed toy? I found this incredible site – Cherrymix.com – with wonderful Japanese food themed stuffies. Onigiri, shrimp tempura, fortune cookie (okay, not Japanese but still cute!) — I’m sure your Valentine would really appreciate...
Chocolate! Who doesn’t love chocolate? And when it’s made with love, then it’s lovely chocolate for a lovely day. My previous posts on this topic can be found:Part 1: The basics of chocolate making; and Part 2: Painting and filling chocolates HOW TO VALENTINE UP YOUR CHOCOLATESMake some candy heart bark: Melt about 20 grams...