tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-84250364618301772592024-03-14T00:48:52.492-04:00I am Artsy FartsyCindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16381400229365060209noreply@blogger.comBlogger237125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8425036461830177259.post-12896368275855963932014-06-19T07:42:00.001-04:002014-06-19T07:42:20.269-04:00NEW LOCATION! COME JOIN IN THE FUN!<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I wanted to let everyone know over here that there is a new location for IamArtsyFartsy... A much more organized and professional location which I think you will like... :)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Still the same name but it's a little bit easier to get around, I think. So, this blog location will not be active, anymore and I hope to see you around <a href="http://iamartsyfartsy.net/">iamartsyfartsy.net</a>!</span></div>
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Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16381400229365060209noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8425036461830177259.post-40819900309739448882014-03-05T08:00:00.000-05:002014-03-05T08:00:07.362-05:00Some inspiring NAIL ART!<div style="text-align: center;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">If you <b><i>follow</i></b> this <b>blog</b>, there should be <b><i>no surprise</i></b> that I love <b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;">nail art</span></i></b>. I love <b>creating</b> something <i>neat</i> and <i>pretty</i> on my nails! It can make you feel<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;"><b> happy</b></span> and <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7;">creative</span></b> whenever you look down at your nails throughout the day! :)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Anywho, I watch this lady on youtube who posts a video a few times a </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">week </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">...she is <b><i>crazy talented!</i></b></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I <b>definitely</b> recommend checking out more of her <b><i>nail designs</i></b>. </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">She makes it look so <i>effortless</i> and definitely gives me <b><i>ideas</i></b> for my <b><i>own nails</i></b>!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Just a</span> <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">heads up!</span></b></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I'm planning<b> </b>on<b> </b>posting <b>WEEKLY</b> here, just like I did last year!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I miss it. I really,<b><i> really</i></b> enjoyed it. </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I'm not really sure why I stopped.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> I guess it's difficult with full time job.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I enjoyed sharing <b><i>creative</i></b> ideas with everyone;</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">sharing <b><i>artwork</i></b> and <i><b>nail art</b></i>.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">So keep a look out for a post each week...</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I will keep sharing so many creative ideas,</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">your minds will be happy. :D</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I am working on this one project </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">about <b><i>knitting</i></b> a <b><u>throw rug</u></b>...</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">...and I haven't forgotten about that <i><b>last post</b></i>.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">See you soon!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b>Later this week, in fact! </b></span></div>
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Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16381400229365060209noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8425036461830177259.post-2336685386960542592014-02-10T16:47:00.004-05:002014-02-10T16:47:43.709-05:00HOW TO [DIY]: Change up those boring storage containers!! PART 1<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">You know those</span> <i style="font-size: x-large; font-weight: bold;">tupperware storage containers drawers</i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> </span></b></div>
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">that are super practical but kind of </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><i><u>ugly</u></i>?</span></b></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b><i>Yeah...</i></b> I've been wanting to do this for <b><i>sometime</i></b>. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Here is the </span><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">storage compartment</span></i></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> that I am working on...</span></div>
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After that, I was inspired to make up my own comic strip.<br>
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erm, yeah. I'm sorry. I need to get back in the swing of things here and what better way than sharing this DIY video series that I recently found on the youtubes! I spend a lot of my off time browsing around various videos and I am so glad that I found this one.<br>
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If you LOVE HGTV, handmade stuff and DIYs, read on!!<br>
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You've seen when people just have one nail a different color/sparkle then the rest, right? The "accent" nail. <br>
I really like this idea because it gives your nail design something different without getting too overdone. Sometimes the more nail art you have on your nails, the more messy it looks. SOMETIMES less is more. Sometimes...<br>
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I haven't had too much time to work on any crafty projects but I do make time to work on some type of nail design... Here is a compilation of the last few nail designs..<br>
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I've been wanting to do a project like this for awhile! So after realizing that I have more jeans than shorts, I figured I better make one pair of jeans into shorts and make it more girly!<br>
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First thing to do is to cut the jeans to your desired length... Be aware of how short it will be. As you cut, compare to the length of another pair of shorts, leaving atleast an inch for the hem. If you notice the edge, it's kind of ugly. Don't worry! We'll fix it.<br>
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For this upcoming Holiday, I decided to go with a simple, french manicure style nail design.</div>
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Mostly because I couldn't think of something ...different. I didn't want something <i>too </i>different, you know?</div>
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If the nail design is too different, it may miss the point of the design ..which is the Holiday.</div>
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Atleast that's what I tell myself, anyway. :) hehe.</div>
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I started with a simple red polish for the base (Cherry On Top- JulieG), </div>
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and ended with a thinner line of the blue (Midnight Blue- Sinful Colors).</div>
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Of course, waiting for each color to dry<i> somewhat.</i> </div>
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For the accent nail, I used the same blue and added little jewels for the 'stars'. </div>
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Don't like glitter? :( I'm sorry but this is a fun project, I thought. I've been seeing something like this around the web lately and it's about time that I give it a try. <br>
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Lately I've been trying to come up with a different nail design. </div>
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When in doubt, I usually just do a variation on the french tip. This time I changed it up, slightly. </div>
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I love this message that I am trying to get across in it because it helps you to remember to try<br />
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I really like the hibiscus flower! I think because when you look at it, you think summer and warmer weather. </div>
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I made it quite some time ago but I don't think I wrote down the exact instructions on how to knit it! :-O </div>
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Here it a piece of the scarf (it's quite long):</div>
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I feel I owe the ones who do view this blog a reason why I really haven't been posting nearly as much as I used to. For the past week, I've been getting ready to start selling custom posters; whether it be via the internets or real life (not that the Internet is fake ...I mean, erm.. Hm). <br />
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<i>'Hm, I wonder how it would look if I painted another purple shape on top of the blue</i></div>
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Today it's time to share with you all <b>RIBBON NECKLACES</b>!</div>
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This is pretty simple to do. </div>
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Spools of ribbon, which I bought at Wal-Mart but you can get at any craft store.</div>
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The spools that I bought at 10 yards, which was plenty.</div>
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Oh, and tape.</div>
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Ribbon necklaces that you can just pull right over your head. </div>
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The less ribbons you use, the thinner the necklace. </div>
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The more ribbons... the thicker.</div>
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To make this, choose either any 2 colors of ribbons or more.</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span">It's hard to determine exactly how long your necklace will be. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span"><b>I didn't bother cutting the ribbon off the spools before I started </b></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span"><b>due to the fact that I didn't know</b></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span"><b>So I took each color that I had, brought then together and tied them into a knot</b></span></div>
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Now all you are going to do is make a bunch of knots.</div>
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But be sure to plan the pattern you want. How many knots of each color?</div>
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I shared a <a href="http://www.iamartsyfartsy.net/2013/02/whoa-sneak-peak.html">sneak peak</a> quite some time ago and I've been excited to finish it since that time. <br />
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Appropriately called "Leaving the Ball" because I wanted something inspired by (wait for it...) Cinderella but not exactly. I didn't want the missing shoe and I didn't want her leaving in a rush. She's leaving in a daze; a happy daze, of course. Well, at least in my mind. That's why her right hand is out like that; not really caring. (:</div>
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I wanted 'fairy lights' in the bushes and a rose vine all over the edge of the cement wall. I think that's what I mainly wanted from the start when I did a quick sketch. </div>
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Half way through it!!!</div>
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