Crafting materials.

Hello! Well, good evening.

Now that Autumn is almost here, it might mean that I'll be having a bit less work. Which means more time for arts and crafts, wohoo!

I recently got myself some new crafting materials and such. One I bought from Lidl. Silicone brushes. They were only 3,50€ and I also got one set for my boss.
I also got some glitter from my friend, since he didn't have any use for it. And then I went to check out this amazing, somewhat new craft store, which sells so many special sparkly things. It was heaven on earth.

Here's a pic:

^ Some blue acrylic paint, pearl "paint" for making pearls, some small sponges and a pearlescent ink pad, the glitter and some pattern tapes. And of course the silicone brushes.

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I have so many things I have to finish making, and so many new things to start making. I'm not sure where to start. Thought, some things still need to wait. I still have to buy a spray matte sealant and very thin brushes so I can start my toy repaintings.

And I need to go to sleep. Oh! I finally got all those eBay cosmetics and such, I'll make a small post about them soon! Stay tuned!

Good night!♥

I don't have time to do things I want to!

Hello!

My goodness time flies past so fast!

I've had quite a lot of work recently (we had a huge 5-tier wedding cake order last weekend) so I haven't gotten much time and/or energy for my own things. But I suppose it's ok, I really love the job I have, and the experience with the big wedding cake and venue at Vanaja Castle was amazing! I'd love to post a picture of the cake and the castle, but first I need to ask my boss if it's ok to use the picture of the cake.

However I managed to get that eBay parcel few days ago, but since one item was missing, and since it was my birthday yesterday (got some birthday money) I thought I'd order the missing item, plus some new clothes. And after I get those, I'll post about them!

I even managed to buy myself new jeans for the fall and winter. Thought, once again, they were too big on my waist area, so I need to get them fixed. Ah, it makes me feel so small (even thought I am not :P ).

And next week I'll be going to see if I can get myself new glasses! My old ones are, well, old. Over five years actually. I can't even see that well with them.. So now that I finally have some extra money (enough for bigger purchases..) I'm hoping to get a new pair! And I'm low on shirts too..

Anything crafting related has been going slow. Some loss of inspiration and energy. And the time too. And of course I'm missing some items before I can start some projects.. hngh.

Oh! I'm making a cake for next week since my mom and possibly my brother are coming over to "celebrate" our birthdays. I can at least post a picture of that :)

Apart from these few things going on, I don't have much to tell about. My life is quite simple after all. And trying out another project with a friend of mine. Doll stuff. Youtube stuff. We'll see how it goes, haven't even done any filming yet, so nervous >__< !

And that's it for today, I need to start making my warpaints and doing my hair, I look like a troll..

See you!
Byebye!♥

Kittens!

Heeello!

And no, not real kittens.

As I told before, I got some extra cash and was able to do another eBay purchase. Cosmetics haven't arrived yet, however, something else did.
My new kitten collar jewellery. And now I can also show you my "new" flats I got in June.

Pictures are taken from eBay and Amazon, since I just wasn't able to get any good pictures with my Lumia.

^ Now I just need a light coloured shirt to wear these with! Or a separate collar :)

Price was around 3€.

^ Shoes weren't much, around 20€. Mine however, have back gems, not clear/white. Very cute!

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Bam! There you go.

Anyways, as soon as my cosmetics arrive I'll make a new post about them.

As for other things, my projects are still half way done, but I'm getting there!

Some wall decor, jewellery etc..

And on another note, my friend just moved to the same city where I live, so I'll be helping her with some painting stuff ♥

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I gotta go! I'll try to make the next post longer.

Byebye!♥

Quick update.

Hello!

As you know, I was visiting my father last weekend. Travelling with cheaper train is horrible...

Anyway, I'll be getting a possible fleamarket post coming (if I manage to find anything..) and another eBay cosmetics post (I got some extra money :3). I'm going out tomorrow with a friend of mine to scavenge some new fleamarkets, possibly some older ones if we have time.

I'm still very tired after my trip, but boy did I have fun! My father seemed very pleased with my gift for him, which was a photograph album filled with pictures of me and my brother when we were young.

And this time I remembered to take a picture of the card! It's nothing big, just a small card saying "Congratulations" and a poem behind it.

^ Nothing special :)

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Too bad I didn't get time to spend at Helsinki, there was a shop my friend told me about and I would've wanted to check that out.

Which reminds me... There was this odd statue near Kamppi (a shopping centre & bus station). See for yourself.

^ Very bizarre. Baby Lordi (Finnish band..)?

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Well, what ever it's supposed to be, it's odd.

And that's all for today, hopefully the next post will be longer and more interesting!

Byebye!♥

Quick DIY Face Toner.

Hello everyone!

As I promised, here's a quick DIY "tutorial", if you want to call it that.

So, first a list of what you'll be needing:

1. Water
2. Witch hazel water (I got mine from eBay, since it's nearly impossible to find some in Finland)
3. Rose water (optional & usually found in Middle Eastern shops and boutiques.)
4. Clear alcohol (optional)
5. Empty bottle (mine was clean plastic bottle, but if you like, you can also use a glass bottle.)

^ Alcohol not showing in the pictures.

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After that, it's time to start making your face toner!

Now, I didn't have any clear instructions to this, but it went somewhere along these lines:

1. Make sure your empty bottle is clean.

2. Pour the water into the bottle, filling it to 50%.

3. Now, if you only have the witch hazel, you can put water up to 75%, and rest witch hazel.

4. If you're using rose water, I put almost 25% + 25% of both in the bottle, leaving just a bit of space for the alcohol.

5. And as simple as that, it's done! Shake well.

Now, just a reminder, witch hazel is great for oily skin, or one with impurities. So if you have a very dry skin, I'd suggest using something else. Like rose water (thought mostly used for oily skin, I used it back when I still had very dry skin). That, or you can check the wonders of internet, and Google up some better DIY tutorials :)

After the toner is done, it's time to decorate your bottle (if you wish).

My bottle had some glue left to it's side from previous sticker, and I, being the lazy arse I am, didn't feel like rubbing the glue off. So to cover the glue, I made a small carton label to it.

But you don't have to do that. You can also make a small paper tag, and hang it to the bottle neck!

Anyway, here's another bad quality picture of what I made. Thought, I could've done better, but I wanted to give my new stamps a go, plus it was getting very late :P

^ Used black thin marker, fairy stamps and a bit of colouring pencils for this. Added a rose red ribbon for the final touch.

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Hopefully some of you found this useful, or even gave you some ideas/inspirations to try doing things yourself, it's very satisfying! ♥

And that's that! 

I'll be going to Nummela next week for my father's birthday, but hopefully I get time to put up another post before that (I have couple of days when I have to go to my workplace and make a wedding cake topper, which takes some time to make.)!

Anyway, have a nice rest of the week, and hopefully we'll 'see' before I leave for my trip.

Byebye!♥