Mani Monday: Gradient Heart

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Valentine's Day is this weekend already!  2015 is going by unbelievably quickly already, but it's great.

I actually haven't painted my nails much recently (not at all in 2015) I thought it was time for a Valentine's mani.  Of course you guys get to learn how to do it too!

This is actually super easy, as long as you can do a gradient!

Start with a white base.  My favorite is Sinful Colors Snow Me White.  Two coats is usually needed.

Next, you'll cut a heart shape out of tape.  Stick the tape on your hand a few times to keep it from being too sticky, then place it on the nail, making sure the heart is where you want it and that there aren't any air holes.

Then, go ahead and do your gradient over that.  I did a three color gradient using a light pink, medium pink, and a red, but anything you like will do.

Add a top coat and you're done!

-Cassi

DIY: You're a Sweetart Valentines!

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      I decided to do a follow up on our last post about Homemade valentines day cards. In the last post I told you which project I would be doing. Just in case you didn't read the last post this tutorial will be on how to make sweetart Valentine's Day cards. The cards will say you're a sweetart. 

      You will need to buy supplies from somewhere like Target or Walmart. I brought my supplies from Target, and it only cost around three dollars with tax. The first thing you'll need is a bag of sweet tarts candy. They come in many varieties of pack sizes, so you will need to choose the one that will best fit the amount you will need for your project. You also need a sharpie, tape, and the option of other Valentines. You may also want to get something to transport them in  if your bringing them to school or work.

       The first thing you should do is open the bag and dump them into a pile. If you do this then after you complete one, you can put it in a separate pile and it is easier to keep track of which ones are done. After you do this you're going to want to get all of your other supplies out. Once you do this you are ready to begin the process of making your homemade valentines.

        Now, take your bag of Sweet tarts and right above the word sweetheart, write you are a, and then it will be right above sweetart. It will read out you are a sweet tart. Next, you're going to want to take and cut a piece of tape. If you have another valentine you're going to want to tape it to your Valentine that you just made. If you don't have another valentine just write who it's from and you have the option of writing who it is to as well.

       You're almost done. All you have to do is continue this until all of your valentines are done. Then, put your completed valentines in a bag and wait until Valentine's Day to see the bright smiling faces reading your homemade valentines. Happy Valentine's Day!

-Katie

Katie's 2015 New Years' Resolution

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I have never really had or kept a new years resolution.  I thought since I'm on the fence about becoming vegetarian, maybe I should make it my new years resolution.

So, I thought what better new years resolution than being a vegetarian for a month? For me, there wasn't one.  Now, I realize that starting to have a New Years resolution this year might be a new years resolution itself.

My plan to stay meat free for a month is to think of it as a break from meat and not that I'm not supposed to have it.  I'll also keep my favorite healthy, meat-free snacks in the house, so I'm not tempted to eat any meat.

I think it's good to have a new years resolution, so maybe you'll think about it as well.  I feel that it helps you boost your self-confidence, know that you're keeping a promise you had with yourself.  I hope you all have a wonderful new year!

~Katie

Cassi's 2015 New Years' Resolutions

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I make goals at the beginning of every month and usually post them here.  It's so much more encouraging because if I don't accomplish my goals I have to admit it here.  With that in mind, I'll be giving a resolution update with my goals post.

I've also noticed how easy it is to make a bunch of goals and then do nothing to accomplish them.  So, along with each goal and resolution, I'll be creating a mini "plan of action" so I can achieve it.

On to my resolutions. . .