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The day of love is upon us. If you have a partner, grab ’em and give ’em a kiss. If you don’t have a partner, then find someone you love and give ’em a kiss! Yeah, some people complain Valentine’s Day is a man-made holiday that is intended to make us spend money during a...
Well, Valentine’s day is almost upon us, and there’s still time for a little craftiness! Although I’m of the opinion that nothing says I love you like chocolate and sugar (this cake is our “Jurassic Love” cake with kissing dinosaurs!), there are other ways to show the love! Here are a few last minute items...
Hie thyself to the Soap Queen’s blog to check out her tutorial for rubber stamping soap. This is awesome. It’s better than awesome – it’s super mega ultra double dog awesome! (And check out the other ideas here!) And yes, I’m feeling a bit better…I’ll get posting the eye shadows soon!...
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...