Nail Art Roundup: Easy DIY Nail Designs

Hello blogosphere. Happy Daylight Savings! I love when the days get longer with the sun setting later. This week is going to be a beautiful one in San Diego with temperatures in the high 70s. Today I am sharing some nail designs that I have done over the past few months. All of these nail designs can be accomplished at home using items around the house. No need to invest in expensive nail tools when scotch tape and bobby pins do the trick just fine!

For those of you who love nail art follow me over on Pinterest I update the board with new nail designs daily. You can check it out here: Modern Nail Art Board on Pinterest

Thanks for Looking!!!

Valentine's Day Goodies: Showin' Him Some Good Old Fashion Love

We have a yearly tradition around here for the month of February, it is our official anniversary month and we celebrate every single day with some kind of special 'love' theme. This year was structured the same as last year in that he took the first 14 days of Valentine's and I take the last 14 days.

The month is coming to an end and I wanted to share with you all some of my favorite activities for him for our month of LOVE.

This is just a preview...my plan is to put together a few tutorials with some of the projects I completed. I enjoyed pampering my man and letting him know that I love him in more ways than just saying it all of the time.

I don't always update my blog in a timely fashion. So for those of you who enjoy my work you will get way more updates over on instagram. Follow me here on instagram.

Thanks for looking!!

The Perfect DIY Man Card for Valentine's Day

Its about that time of year where I have to get extra creative for the 14 days of Valentines! We have a yearly tradition for sharing the countdown to Valentine's Day, and this month he is taking the first 14 days and I will be taking the last 14 days so that we have a full month of Valentine's!!! And I absolutely love it, better than Christmas because he is so romantic and sweet. I thought this card creation would be perfect for the man in your life for Valentine's Day. It also works for a Thank You card, a Congratulations Card, Graduation Card,  Men's B-day Card, or Just Because.

I got the tutorial over at this blog here...the original post is not in English but if you translate it and can follow pictures then it shouldn't be too difficult.

I of course always have to take it to the next level...so the details and embossing on these cards help to add dimension. The vest opens up to a blank canvas where you can put any message you would like. Put aside a few hours for this project and make two at the same time...You'll thank me later!!! They are so stinkin' cute!!!

Aren't they just absolutely the most perfect card for a man that you can think of...I won't be giving this one to my man this year...but I have something brewing so stay tuned for what he "WILL GET" in a few days.

I also have a huge Pinterest Board dedicated to the Valentine's Day Holiday you can check it out here, subscribe for ideas all year round.

Thanks for looking!

Handmade Valentine's Day Cards: Design Inspiration

Approximately 1 Billion Valentine's Day cards are sent each year. In order of popularity, Valentine's Day cards are given to: teachers, children, mothers, wives, and sweethearts. A form of relaxation for me is crafting and card making so each season I make more cards than I could possibly give out. Today I am sharing some of my personal handmade card designs for the Valentine's Day Holiday.

Any of these cards can be purchased in sets through the on-line store {here}. Hurry up and place your order to receive them in time for the big day. You can also use these designs for a quick DIY Valentine.

'Sending Some Love' Note Card Set (Dimensions of card: 3"x 3"): For this card I used Kraft paper as the base with a mini envelope on the cover that holds a 'lil' love note (add your own special note or message), Pink glitter heart embellishments flowing out of the opened mini envelope, glittered polka dot paper in background, black and white washi tape securing mini envelope. Blank inside, with Washi tape decoration. Who ever receives this adorable card is going to feel really special! I have come to grow attached to it and can't stop looking at the little beauty...okay moving on.

This next design is very simple yet elegant, the word 'Love' is etched in white ink and the edges of the card are edged with white acrylic paint. Two dimensional front page with pink glitter hearts attached.

I saved my favorite for last the colors are inspired by the neons so popular in fashion. 

XOXO Greeting Card: I used Kraft paper with stamped hearts in pink, purple and neon green acrylic paint. Sentiment is XOXO. Blank inside. Envelopes are also stamped on the inside with color coordinated hearts.

Don't forget to stop by my store to purchase these beautifully handmade cards, nothing against store bought cards but give them something one-of-a-kind this year for Valentine's Day! Also look back in a few days for more designs! I take special requests and custom orders so if you are need for some invitations for that special VDay Party lets collaborate!

Email me with questions. Thanks for looking!

For other handmade card design ideas check out my Pinterest board {HERE}.

Nail Art Round-Up

Its been awhile since I have shared some of my nail art with you. Today is just eye candy but full descriptions and some tutorials can be found over on my other site dedicated to nail design: Modern Nail Art.

QR Code Tutorial: New Signature For Your Posts/Articles

 

Lately I have seen some traffic on my site for my post on how to add a signature to the end of your post in blogger (original post in 2009!). As you may have seen there have been some changes to the site and if this is your first time here this is a warning that the look and feel of this site could change often. Its hard for me to keep it the same all of the time with technology constantly changing! Above is my NEW UPDATED signature for my blog articles.

Color Inspiration: My Top 5 Picks from Pinterest

Source: design-seeds.com via Teresa on Pinterest

 

As an artist I am constantly looking for new ways to find inspiration. Pinterest is a huge part of my creative outlet and last night while pinning late into the evening I stumbled upon the coolest color inspiration.

I put together a pin board here to help out when you feel like you have a creative cramp. For the past week I must have said, "babe, I'm going to craft tonight," at least 4 times.