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Tutorial Tuesday//wrapped up

One thing I love about Christmas is the pretty, different ways packages can be wrapped.
This year I used a lot of silver glitter wrapping paper, wrapped with twine and a pine needle filled branch, which was rather messy. I also incorporated washi tape-I wrapped packages in plain paper and simply taped on different designs, making for a cute + unique look.
After you’ve opened everything however, it’s so depressing to throw away all the beautiful paper.
If you’re like me though, you keep it-in hopes that some crafts soon will be there.
I probably should’ve created this post a while ago, since the trash has already gone out-meaning the wrapping paper, but if you’ve still got some left over I’ve got the perfect craft for you.

This Christmas, I received some lovely gifts from my neighbors + dear friends, that was wrapped in the most amazing bicycle print. As soon as I unwrapped it I neatly folded the paper away, already thinking of something I could do with it.
Since the paper was the color of cardboard and the bicycles were printed in black,
I knew gold would surely be a lovely addition.
I’ll be living in an apartment next year, so proper decoration is a must. I know I’ll be using lots of golds and neutrals, but it stinks to have to go out a buy all that-so why not make it!

Wrapping paper>>wall print
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For this craft, you’ll need:
-Printed wrapping paper
-1 or 2 tiny paint brushes
-Glue
-Fine glitter
-Scissors
-A picture frame
-Sharpie/Pen/Marking device

>First I took the glass out of the frame + I lay it down on the wrapping paper, making an outline of the rectangle so I could cut the right amount out for the frame.

>Next I cut this rectangle out.

>I then picked out 3 bicycles I wanted to paint with the glue and traced their outline//I think 3 is a good number when decorating, or any odd number is.

>after I painted each one, I sprinkled glitter on them so it wouldn’t dry too quickly//I decided to use fine glitter because the bikes were so small

>I shook the glitter around on the paper then dumped it back into the glitter tube to conserve as much as possible

>I repeated this process 2 more times, then voila!
Let the bikes dry for a few minutes, then put in the frame and you’re done!

My finished product in my room!
I thought this definitely turned out pretty awesome,
and I’m excited to do it again next year with some fab wrapping paper!
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what I’m wearing// Ascot+Hart white T(my 2 favorite bloggers’ collab), Rag&Bone Jeans, Jeffrey Campbell boots, and a BarIII blazer.

Colors [if you dare]

Happy Thursday everyone!

Recently I’ve found myself so attracted to putting color on my eyes for some reason-and that’s with colored eyeliner! Something about having a pop of color is just so fun and exciting, and a good conversation starter too.
My favorite colors to put on my eyelids are turquoise, dark purple, and a shimmery black/purple.
I think these 3 colors are good for all skin tones-however they should all be worn as the center of attention, meaning natural face makeup, eye shadow and a bare lip.

My favorite colored eyeliner has to be Eyeko London’s Skinny Liquid Eyeliner, in purple. The tip of the brush is a fat felt, but then gets very slender at the end, making for a perfect cat eye brush. Speaking of cat eye, every time I wear colored eyeliner I ALWAYS wear a cat eye-I just think it’s the perfect way to show off the color while still having a classic look.

Another one or my favorite colored eyeliners is Wet n Wild’s Mega Liner in turquoise. This is just a great liquid eyeliner for cat eye’s in general-it has a slender brush that’s the same size throughout. It’s easy to apply for those who aren’t super experienced. All you do is follow your natural eyelid line, then keep going a tad bid to create the cat eye look.