tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-323516542024-03-27T16:53:14.018-07:00Creative AttemptsI wanted a place to share some of my creative attempts in cooking, sewing, crafting, and anything else creative that I try to do.Lacie @ Creative Attemptshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11101179226388312136noreply@blogger.comBlogger186125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32351654.post-36308045807442905562012-08-06T21:41:00.001-07:002012-08-06T21:41:40.856-07:00Fun Little Favor Box<p>I needed a cute little way to package individual treats so of course I turned to <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/128493395587974048/">Pinterest</a> and found the perfect idea……..</p> <p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_JKuveb_-01_xdFg-YC8M3J35dQx4uV6ZxOVBQS7CzM7xaU-HAdGHlBNQ00n3Jy37PjW9iFITnZPH-I8sGdY65lYl8P3GXdiWnYuMTX5Dv1hgWjVIb7sX2rgtdJ8tS_Y0y3Wk/s1600-h/IMG_1180%25255B10%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1180" border="0" alt="IMG_1180" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Uz8R4wjJEQc/UCCcbZJ9IJI/AAAAAAAAMwg/8T8FbFTMKQc/IMG_1180_thumb%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="381" height="292" /></a></p> <p align="left">I was so excited that they were the perfect size for one individually wrapped coconut macaroon. </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-snQZiIobbyw/UCCcc2YerAI/AAAAAAAAMwo/59X9LVbXo_o/s1600-h/IMG_1179%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1179" border="0" alt="IMG_1179" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-TNAL3Dx6yjE/UCCcgvTRWCI/AAAAAAAAMww/WTdbjrMmE2Y/IMG_1179_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="382" height="293" /></a></p> <p>I found the pattern and instructions <a href="http://www.bedifferentactnormal.com/2011/08/fun-favor-boxes.html">HERE!</a></p> <p>Is your summer going as fast as mine?!?</p> Lacie @ Creative Attemptshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11101179226388312136noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32351654.post-27854493003451264892012-07-19T18:09:00.001-07:002012-07-19T18:12:46.882-07:00Another amazing Pinterest recipe and my newest Glam Bag and Birchbox items!<p>Hi friends! Wow where is the summer going? I guess time in general just seems to be flying by all of a sudden.</p> <p>First off let me just publicly thank Pinterest for putting together a platform that provides me with so many yummy things to eat <img style="border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-right-style: none" class="wlEmoticon wlEmoticon-smile" alt="Smile" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-2nmSScI9cHw/UAivs9vJwsI/AAAAAAAAMvU/vlT9aBZQe9c/wlEmoticon-smile%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" /></p> <p>One of my recent favorites was <a href="http://www.melskitchencafe.com/2009/09/crispy-southwest-chicken-wraps.html">THIS</a> recipe for Southwest Chicken Wraps…..</p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="melskitchencafe.com: Crispy Southwest Chicken Wraps" alt="" src="http://www.melskitchencafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/SW-Wraps-1-BLOG-450x309.jpg" width="450" height="309" /></p> <p>You have to try these we ate the filling for days!!!</p> <p>Also here is a little overview of the fun things I got in my Birchbox….</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-pV6tveCL7YQ/UAivuQGoJ5I/AAAAAAAAMvc/9qWgSIEcPcE/s1600-h/IMG_1251%25255B13%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1251" border="0" alt="IMG_1251" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-p6geLi3pSDo/UAivvuQrTnI/AAAAAAAAMvk/xm8CNb1y_Oc/IMG_1251_thumb%25255B10%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="385" height="295" /></a></p> <p>and my Glam Bag (which I liked better this month by the way)……</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-HXiDW82B6k8/UAivw0RY81I/AAAAAAAAMvs/wN9xRU7Ebrk/s1600-h/Photo%252520Jul%25252019%25252C%25252010%25252055%25252056%252520AM%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Photo Jul 19, 10 55 56 AM" border="0" alt="Photo Jul 19, 10 55 56 AM" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-5IdcBp3JT4o/UAivx0GZMMI/AAAAAAAAMv0/-qXJaIbtp98/Photo%252520Jul%25252019%25252C%25252010%25252055%25252056%252520AM_thumb%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="391" height="303" /></a></p> <p>If you want specific details about my opinions concerning any of these products just let me know in the comments and I would be happy to share. I will say that I have the white polish on my toes and while at first it looked a little like “white out” to me I actually really love it right now. Chat with you soon!!</p> Lacie @ Creative Attemptshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11101179226388312136noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32351654.post-21373152365292926322012-06-21T22:21:00.001-07:002012-06-21T22:21:48.157-07:00Birchbox, Glambag, and Marketing OH MY!<p>Hi friends (if you are still out there lol) it seems like it has been forever since I have been in blogland. I have a huge backlog of things I want to share with you, but if I keep waiting until I get around to it I may never get it done ha ha. So today I decided I would share the most recent few things. </p> <p>So without further random chatter this is what came in my June Birchbox…….</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/--K_VvQc_xq8/T-QAvbOd0-I/AAAAAAAAMuY/hD_LE8R2EYg/s1600-h/Photo%252520Jun%25252020%25252C%2525201%25252055%25252016%252520PM%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Photo Jun 20, 1 55 16 PM" border="0" alt="Photo Jun 20, 1 55 16 PM" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-AqTAck9qljU/T-QAwlQgWPI/AAAAAAAAMug/EnbA9qUtYbU/Photo%252520Jun%25252020%25252C%2525201%25252055%25252016%252520PM_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="371" height="284" /></a></p> <p>And this is what came in my June Glam Bag…..</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-mcFMd3x9Pl4/T-QAz88EAeI/AAAAAAAAMuo/41cqhouVl2I/s1600-h/Photo%252520Jun%25252013%25252C%2525202%25252040%25252013%252520PM%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Photo Jun 13, 2 40 13 PM" border="0" alt="Photo Jun 13, 2 40 13 PM" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-KhD3oJDQyL8/T-QA18HCLyI/AAAAAAAAMuw/mfPZN8eoptY/Photo%252520Jun%25252013%25252C%2525202%25252040%25252013%252520PM_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="369" height="283" /></a></p> <p>Do you want me to breakdown the items and my thoughts for either one of these? Let me know if you are interested.</p> <p>And for my June marketing we brought lunch to an office and I had a local bakery make some yummy cupcakes and I individually wrapped them like this……</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-r_6XNc1pgm0/T-QA3ccFgQI/AAAAAAAAMu4/hySkq7YXCZo/s1600-h/Photo%252520Jun%25252012%25252C%25252011%25252013%25252009%252520AM%252520copy%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Photo Jun 12, 11 13 09 AM copy" border="0" alt="Photo Jun 12, 11 13 09 AM copy" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-jXHotgfqnP0/T-QA45-W95I/AAAAAAAAMvA/V-MSqomgNsw/Photo%252520Jun%25252012%25252C%25252011%25252013%25252009%252520AM%252520copy_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="308" height="418" /></a></p> <p>fun right? I hope you are all happy and well! I will talk to you soon <img style="border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-right-style: none" class="wlEmoticon wlEmoticon-smile" alt="Smile" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-pMOxn5YOl3I/T-QA6ivGXKI/AAAAAAAAMvI/UytA9m8AeeE/wlEmoticon-smile%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" /></p> Lacie @ Creative Attemptshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11101179226388312136noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32351654.post-51862896549729802842012-03-27T13:59:00.001-07:002012-03-27T13:59:51.233-07:00Contest Winners<p>Well because there was only two people that entered you both win……</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-8rO5Kz0L7V0/T3IqPMs3KZI/AAAAAAAAMq0/znwagZeEwU4/s1600-h/IMG_2855%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="" border="0" alt="" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-xxNxOl-d8i4/T3IqQkQg5kI/AAAAAAAAMq8/JIgvoBcI9O4/IMG_2855_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="240" height="180" /></a></p> <p>scrapwordsmom and Meme send an email to <a href="mailto:lacie23@gmail.com">lacie23@gmail.com</a> with your address and color choice and I will get them off to you very soon <img style="border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-right-style: none" class="wlEmoticon wlEmoticon-smile" alt="Smile" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-X_VYKzM9z-I/T3IqRZEayoI/AAAAAAAAMrE/PUNHLgWMyOk/wlEmoticon-smile%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" /></p> <p> </p> <p>Thank you for entering and being my bloggy friends!</p> Lacie @ Creative Attemptshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11101179226388312136noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32351654.post-73798100405052306842012-03-18T16:26:00.001-07:002012-03-18T16:26:20.723-07:00Miscellaneous Jewelry Making and a Giveaway<p>I have been bitten by the jewelry making bug lately and thought I would share my new trinkets with you….</p> <p>This little guy was easy to make just some chain and a cute owl from Michaels……</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-waE5P-6sbTA/T2Zu0UncK-I/AAAAAAAAMpU/KDEhc7YZ6CI/s1600-h/Photo%252520Feb%25252023%25252C%2525209%25252009%25252001%252520AM%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Photo Feb 23, 9 09 01 AM" border="0" alt="Photo Feb 23, 9 09 01 AM" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-BeL7a858Guo/T2Zu1ho3YyI/AAAAAAAAMpc/Yzl6u0jcI_c/Photo%252520Feb%25252023%25252C%2525209%25252009%25252001%252520AM_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="393" height="400" /></a></p> <p> </p> <p>I had the same idea with this one just some chain and cute multi toned metal feathers…..</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-IusDAJ_cFmo/T2Zu2sNSO7I/AAAAAAAAMpk/oAxETckLsHY/s1600-h/IMG_2857%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="" border="0" alt="" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-R87HStOaerI/T2Zu870GTdI/AAAAAAAAMps/zT4OIthJkMc/IMG_2857_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="366" height="281" /></a></p> <p> </p> <p>With this one I used a necklace chain I already had and added these fun hearts…..</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-qqabuPL4snk/T2Zu-doHT9I/AAAAAAAAMp0/XP1o3mM5K5k/s1600-h/IMG_2860%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="" border="0" alt="" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-wbPfXaO2hvk/T2Zu_U415KI/AAAAAAAAMp8/Rpm218pxj_4/IMG_2860_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="381" height="292" /></a></p> <p> </p> <p>This next one I have been wearing almost every day and I used all of this to make it…..</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-6cwGjghYUfw/T2ZvAka9nhI/AAAAAAAAMqE/FCrwGxdArBQ/s1600-h/IMG_2831%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="" border="0" alt="" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Z-bT8WplotY/T2ZvBtY4LWI/AAAAAAAAMqM/R6SdPbtHp3Y/IMG_2831_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="355" height="272" /></a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-HiEnvGLuWCM/T2ZvC_6Y10I/AAAAAAAAMqU/6uwLUwhPTqE/s1600-h/IMG_2859%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="" border="0" alt="" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-6L0fZX2dCs4/T2ZvElIRaMI/AAAAAAAAMqc/3foflhPNs0Q/IMG_2859_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="385" height="295" /></a></p> <p> </p> <p>And last but not least I made some earrings……</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-FC5VdpC-X88/T2ZvF2s72BI/AAAAAAAAMqk/L8TEfUA9Wyk/s1600-h/IMG_2855%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="" border="0" alt="" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-XTSZk1CcbPw/T2ZvG1CLOnI/AAAAAAAAMqs/SC-ZZ52B-lM/IMG_2855_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="411" height="315" /></a></p> <p>Okay now for the giveaway…………… I would love to send one of you a pair of similar earrings (your choice of color for the stones). All you have to do is leave a comment below telling me what color you would choose. One entry per person and unfortunately US shipping only. </p> <p>Giveaway ends Sunday March 25th at midnight and I will announce the winner chosen at random sometime on Monday March 26th.  </p> Lacie @ Creative Attemptshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11101179226388312136noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32351654.post-2773446278379845202012-03-10T08:37:00.002-08:002012-03-10T23:35:28.298-08:00My Glam Bag: February 2012<p>I was given the fantastic gift of a subscription to My Glam Bag it is very similar to Birchbox where you pay $10 per month and you get deluxe beauty samples. I thought it would be fun to share what I received in this bag so that if you were debating on subscribing to one of these services you could compare the contents. </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-2mgCDai7XSk/T1uC4UH-3aI/AAAAAAAAMnY/b4Epfw3OgNE/s1600-h/IMG_2799%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_2799" border="0" alt="IMG_2799" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-kVMZFgcEzss/T1uC5uJJePI/AAAAAAAAMng/G6UIJJywNEQ/IMG_2799_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="377" height="289" /></a></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>1. X Out Shine Control oil free moisturizer</p> <p>My opinion: I have not had a chance to use this yet but I do have combination skin so I am excited to see how mattifying this product really is. Let me know if you would like me to keep you posted <img style="border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-right-style: none" class="wlEmoticon wlEmoticon-smile" alt="Smile" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-iBdJeHv_ku8/T1uC7A6d3WI/AAAAAAAAMno/L3RvzSriYuw/wlEmoticon-smile%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" /></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-BeEYs5D4EcA/T1uC806c-CI/AAAAAAAAMnw/C9yVKOR995U/s1600-h/IMG_2806%25255B11%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_2806" border="0" alt="IMG_2806" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-80RpTsay2Qg/T1uC-CZ_DbI/AAAAAAAAMn4/LcMKAkcPaPA/IMG_2806_thumb%25255B8%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="335" height="257" /></a></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>2. NYX roll on shimmer</p> <p>My opinion: I have been loving this roll on shadow it has such a rich color payoff and stays put all day. I most definitely want to add more roll on shimmer colors to my collection. </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-LNg2LSJkcv4/T1uC_pTmeSI/AAAAAAAAMoA/uvYtFUTG5uU/s1600-h/IMG_2805%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_2805" border="0" alt="IMG_2805" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-_7xEuP52-D4/T1uDA-qKVRI/AAAAAAAAMoI/KeipKoTtA-U/IMG_2805_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="353" height="271" /></a></p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="left">3. Premier Dad sea Cinderella Mask</p> <p align="left">My Opinion: I did use this product but because there was only enough product for one application I really don’t know how great it works. I thought it was fine but nothing special. </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-pXb6zK8YFD0/T1uDC_ixcvI/AAAAAAAAMoQ/2R7YWD1elKc/s1600-h/IMG_2808%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_2808" border="0" alt="IMG_2808" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-FLwtBB_QwXY/T1uDEGa0xoI/AAAAAAAAMoY/fDrIsFnvbso/IMG_2808_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="347" height="266" /></a></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>4. Nume professional styling tools and hair extensions/ $100 gift card</p> <p>My Opinion: There was nothing on the site that the coupon qualified for that I wanted but if you would like my coupon code let me know and I am happy to email it to the first person that says they would like it, just leave me your email address in the comment section. </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-izwyhhNcvIY/T1uDGIbHAgI/AAAAAAAAMog/J00H_gG3S5o/s1600-h/IMG_2814%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_2814" border="0" alt="IMG_2814" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-l0741d9L6i4/T1uDHjBXIPI/AAAAAAAAMoo/0XpDY7nqQy8/IMG_2814_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="379" height="291" /></a></p> <p> </p> <p>5. Freeman Facial mask</p> <p>My opinion: I love these masks. </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-lGfc3uVhjXc/T1uDI6kD8II/AAAAAAAAMow/16JFYu75fh0/s1600-h/IMG_2812%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_2812" border="0" alt="IMG_2812" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-tUDs2YIRRUg/T1uDLYfRGiI/AAAAAAAAMo4/Sw7kIo3VgHA/IMG_2812_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="266" height="361" /></a></p> <p align="left"> </p> <p align="left"> </p> <p align="left">Treat: Ghiradelli chocolate </p> <p align="left">My opinion: I don’t love chocolate but this was a nice little treat </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-3mjvw0sti_k/T1uDNOZg2bI/AAAAAAAAMpA/fKNBnXIqNsU/s1600-h/IMG_2809%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_2809" border="0" alt="IMG_2809" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-4GcUzzvLFjE/T1uDPuoyteI/AAAAAAAAMpI/DHSVpGcTNS0/IMG_2809_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="357" height="274" /></a></p> <p> </p> <p>I have been making a few jewelry pieces lately so I am thinking a give away is coming soon <img style="border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-right-style: none" class="wlEmoticon wlEmoticon-smile" alt="Smile" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-iBdJeHv_ku8/T1uC7A6d3WI/AAAAAAAAMno/L3RvzSriYuw/wlEmoticon-smile%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" /></p>Lacie @ Creative Attemptshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11101179226388312136noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32351654.post-84991658578182275672012-03-10T07:53:00.001-08:002012-03-10T07:53:02.168-08:00Birchbox Breakdown: February 2012<p>Life has felt a little bit like a whirlwind lately but I really like sharing my Birchbox treasures with you so before I get my next box (in like 2 days) I thought I would get this update to you this is what my box looked like…..</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-fJfpe24jZ5U/T1t4lMaM33I/AAAAAAAAMlo/5RMZ_ABlxUk/s1600-h/blog%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="blog" border="0" alt="blog" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-OOwLpwMlrc0/T1t4mANyXBI/AAAAAAAAMlw/F4Y6vrQnabQ/blog_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="351" height="269" /></a></p> <p>1. Beauty Blender makeup sponge</p> <p>My Opinion: I actually already had one of these and love it so I was totally excited to get a spare.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-V81eRSfCFQU/T1t4ndHdEII/AAAAAAAAMl4/wRdkaRNXiN0/s1600-h/IMG_2788%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_2788" border="0" alt="IMG_2788" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Aukh4iOvc64/T1t4pbbAGKI/AAAAAAAAMmA/D7PHaKY8R7E/IMG_2788_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="359" height="275" /></a></p> <p align="left"> </p> <p align="left"> </p> <p align="left">2.Eye Rock: Designer liner stick-on liner strips</p> <p align="left">My Opinion: In all honesty I have not used these yet. Not only are they a little um let’s say flashy for me but every review and video I have seen says they are uncomfortable and awkward. I guess at some point I will give them a whirl so let me know if you want an update when I do.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-oKqRoWiiHro/T1t4q4zdy-I/AAAAAAAAMmI/-ot2VxDerU0/s1600-h/IMG_2793%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_2793" border="0" alt="IMG_2793" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-eyHZfftales/T1t4r3sr8LI/AAAAAAAAMmQ/Licn0Wsim8I/IMG_2793_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="252" height="342" /></a></p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="left">3. Jouer luminizing moisture tint</p> <p align="left">My opinion: I wish the sample had been just a little bigger because I am still slightly on the fence about this one. I really like tinted moisturizers and this one seemed pretty good overall. </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-gCm9AKFtzUE/T1t4tfqcE3I/AAAAAAAAMmY/bF0OtbEctxg/s1600-h/IMG_2792%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_2792" border="0" alt="IMG_2792" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgal_4mzmgncq4zgPdNitvjU6jc_9_SRlZjgv4WGECbQs0g1uHXnjURJnBbGzP5wKjp161hswC9B1UCzF2u7yb6nzPvxGD70o9f04ZmpvHrn9fAWimQ1pKMjLkvIcxiKyg0C_B4/?imgmax=800" width="377" height="289" /></a></p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="left"> </p> <p align="left">4.Mineralogie cream concealor</p> <p align="left">My opinion: I love this and will most definitely buy the full size. It has great coverage and staying power. </p> <p align="left"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-ezbtQSOyZ6A/T1t4v6PUNQI/AAAAAAAAMmo/0gHjOiTSafU/s1600-h/blog1%252520%2525282%252529%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="blog1 (2)" border="0" alt="blog1 (2)" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-JT1nMlNA7S4/T1t4xINau7I/AAAAAAAAMmw/fIF94dN5VWU/blog1%252520%2525282%252529_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="299" height="229" /></a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-35U9xst62qw/T1t4yXkZMOI/AAAAAAAAMm4/OIHFGRw2_sg/s1600-h/IMG_2787%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_2787" border="0" alt="IMG_2787" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-wWN4Y1e7goU/T1t4zjJBxzI/AAAAAAAAMnA/5oJzcs_gLpM/IMG_2787_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="386" height="296" /></a></p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="left">Lifestyle Extra: Cuao Chocolatier Spicy Maya CocoPod</p> <p align="left">My Opinion: I don’t love chocolate and spicy chocolate  lets just say eww. But my husband is a big fan of both and said this was interesting.</p> <p align="left"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-U0Rvjb4NPog/T1t40wRsdYI/AAAAAAAAMnI/7wjOy8y59yE/s1600-h/IMG_2790%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_2790" border="0" alt="IMG_2790" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-ayWFV0ipxAg/T1t43CO4GiI/AAAAAAAAMnQ/eAL7HB9xZG0/IMG_2790_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="260" height="352" /></a></p> <p> </p> <p>Birchbox also sent out a code for a digital download of the band Green River Ordinance. I haven’t downloaded the song yet but hey why not it’s free music right!</p> Lacie @ Creative Attemptshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11101179226388312136noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32351654.post-18939010687874251722012-02-12T20:59:00.001-08:002012-02-12T20:59:52.711-08:00Valentines Day Projects<p>I thought I would share some of the projects we have been working on for Valentines Day.</p> <p>These treats are part of my marketing delivery this month..</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-PjOh7So7Id4/TziYh4OiAeI/AAAAAAAAMkc/bfG8SAcLKsc/s1600-h/blog3%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="blog3" border="0" alt="blog3" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-FR1bcSOHYl0/TziYjLQ2wrI/AAAAAAAAMkk/_I30jPVKNeM/blog3_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="167" height="302" /></a></p> <p>I love how the boxes turned out and they are the perfect size to stuff with little treats.</p> <p>My next project was the Valentines for my son to take so school. I made some fun little tags and this is all I used….</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-KKCcYF9kgWA/TziYpgjlBTI/AAAAAAAAMks/cYLBCOS6Prg/s1600-h/blog2%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="blog2" border="0" alt="blog2" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-1QhIVVO-n-8/TziYq7Lw6EI/AAAAAAAAMk0/_IZ-RAIpNjo/blog2_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="372" height="215" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-tMapG6kckxU/TziYsCTltVI/AAAAAAAAMk8/scFPJz6fr4s/s1600-h/blog1%25255B11%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="blog1" border="0" alt="blog1" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-sJHiVDEBOak/TziYtOotUjI/AAAAAAAAMlE/D1TBV-A2gXs/blog1_thumb%25255B8%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="369" height="214" /></a></p> <p>Super simple but my son is really excited about them <img style="border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-right-style: none" class="wlEmoticon wlEmoticon-smile" alt="Smile" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-QFSBx-H4Ug0/TziYuLtg1-I/AAAAAAAAMlM/IF2_4XfNhPI/wlEmoticon-smile%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" /></p> <p>And last but not least we were asked by my sons teacher to create a box for his Valentines to go into as a family with a shoe box as the base. This is what we came up with after a great deal of google and pinterest searching (I can’t find the original source to give it credit) but this was our take on a monster box……</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-zXJb8HQ7-1Y/TziYvXcMrLI/AAAAAAAAMlU/01xMARb89uc/s1600-h/boxblog%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="boxblog" border="0" alt="boxblog" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-onMjxEjXIaY/TziYxlxwllI/AAAAAAAAMlc/q8m0al1vMaE/boxblog_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="391" height="226" /></a></p> <p>Happy Valentines Day!</p> Lacie @ Creative Attemptshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11101179226388312136noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32351654.post-18688124077970375302012-01-30T20:46:00.001-08:002012-01-30T20:46:47.520-08:00Birchbox Breakdown: January 2012<p>Ok I know you have to be getting sick of my Birchbox reviews so I promise my next post will be something crafty lol. If you want to learn more about Birchbox go <a href="http://www.birchbox.com?raf=f2z3q">HERE</a>. I would say this was all totally worth the $10!!</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-acdQe-czzCc/Tydxtzsnv8I/AAAAAAAAMis/jNYDxNdqdV0/s1600-h/IMG_2749%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_2749" border="0" alt="IMG_2749" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-UBK10moonAs/TydxvfWK_TI/AAAAAAAAMi0/37oG-ZVMpY8/IMG_2749_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="355" height="272" /></a></p> <p>Theme for the month: Clarity</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-nPFtdTKOjm8/Tydxw7CpGrI/AAAAAAAAMi8/Q6MOLiaIxAs/s1600-h/IMG_2746%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_2746" border="0" alt="IMG_2746" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-dREXorBNA-s/TydxyZMJ0II/AAAAAAAAMjE/YUequ7tSKw8/IMG_2746_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="345" height="269" /></a></p> <p>1. Juicy Couture: Viva La Juicy</p> <p>My Opinion: Well at no fault to the perfume itself I am a little done with getting these little samples I would rather have more makeup samples lol. This actual scent is fine but I still love the one I received last month better by Harvey Prince (I bought the big bottle of that one). </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-rjd_bd-22Uk/TydxzgsQEhI/AAAAAAAAMjM/QxlqwUB8IwQ/s1600-h/IMG_2757%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_2757" border="0" alt="IMG_2757" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-t2gp0d3zUbc/Tydx03ID12I/AAAAAAAAMjU/lzOVpxPFX3I/IMG_2757_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="385" height="295" /></a></p> <p> </p> <p>2. Origins: Checks and balances frothy face wash</p> <p>My Opinion: This one is okay I think I have said before I don’t notice a huge difference between cleaners unless they are really drying (and this one is not). I am still just as happy with something from a drugstore. </p> <p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghje63uPNiGJAGyxH-gwlEwM1JhrL0hUHFWsx3An4zYcWnVyRduTzzkufLC4wY1poDq3QR0b9HAebn5xXGkOcT3EPL_UqE5RL3fCy3hWTLwtGMjw8HYoEI5z_juoF_woRdgFRL/s1600-h/IMG_2751%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_2751" border="0" alt="IMG_2751" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-GOD8SJlmzVQ/Tydx3uOzV8I/AAAAAAAAMjk/uVpkSY-v2h8/IMG_2751_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="352" height="270" /></a></p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="left">3. Stila: Smudge stick waterproof eyeliner</p> <p align="left">My Opinion: I have heard of months where people get full sized products but I have never got one until now and oh my gosh I couldn’t have got a better full sized product. I love this liner and plan to get it in other colors. It stays on and looks fresh all day. </p> <p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX4bpdigLG57Lia8Bk7kO_SUCXVn2bbbE-a5gy_LDr1GFUdn2qN1p4ZuzkoPQqMX1MpxaJ2jqUY8EwEQeugagBuH52iRmrWeAUNZTFpwFPM1xHGYZ4gixDFqRuf19TiF55nhgA/s1600-h/IMG_2763%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_2763" border="0" alt="IMG_2763" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-qa-jkaY1u1I/Tydx--zjylI/AAAAAAAAMj0/q5pmxoQNf3E/IMG_2763_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="378" height="290" /></a></p> <p align="left"> </p> <p align="left">4. VMV Hypoallergenics: Re-everything face-hand-body lotion</p> <p align="left">My Opinion: I love lotions especially when they are like this one that’s non greasy and hydrating and sometimes it’s nice to have a lotion around that isn’t highly scented.</p> <p align="left"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/--5kj3Vcew-s/TydyHtw51yI/AAAAAAAAMj8/OnkdtUknMF4/s1600-h/IMG_2755%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_2755" border="0" alt="IMG_2755" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-eyJAMkrGEfQ/TydyIi3vE-I/AAAAAAAAMkE/7I96Ei_WSP8/IMG_2755_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="357" height="274" /></a></p> <p> </p> <p>Treat/Extra: Larabar: Mini Bar</p> <p>My Opinion: Not a fan! I am not sure if it was just the flavor or what but eww I will not be having more of this.</p> <p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhux-vZl-qwMuy_2ZxnEiH_gjQIM5A5VbYo1JoCpxVZuc4v0qfrRIFwrqHYhdXyEjDsymByyHL_vJxVUhvFx9ckVDn5Q6Ic_57u78UimReGe3qcGrl0zAwdhEiQqpDVPMUOneUs/s1600-h/IMG_2750%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_2750" border="0" alt="IMG_2750" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-pGLYlxyJhvc/TydyNjS3r5I/AAAAAAAAMkU/bV0HrrXDEZE/IMG_2750_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="370" height="284" /></a></p> <p align="center">Happy Monday!!!</p> Lacie @ Creative Attemptshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11101179226388312136noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32351654.post-75145375944973193972012-01-20T09:22:00.001-08:002012-01-20T09:22:25.362-08:00Birchbox Breakdown: December 2011<p>Wow where has the time gone? </p> <p>My December Birchbox was really late and didn’t come until a couple weeks ago but better late than never right? If you want to learn more about Birchbox go <a href="http://www.birchbox.com?raf=f2z3q">HERE</a>.</p> <p>The theme for December was Frolic and Fancy and this is what I got……..</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-SKtpngMZX8o/TxmimUqhfwI/AAAAAAAAMg8/gu-zYnn75_E/s1600-h/IMG_2736%25255B10%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_2736" border="0" alt="IMG_2736" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-qxMye7tOfew/TxminoDBS2I/AAAAAAAAMhE/tucOqPZkaow/IMG_2736_thumb%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="274" height="371" /></a></p> <p align="left"> </p> <p align="left">1. Benefit Cosmetics POREfessional</p> <p align="left">My Opinion: I was really skeptical about this especially because I do have some fairly visible pores and I must say I was surprised and I think I will end up getting this in the full sized version.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-BV44oarVkik/TxmioUSnSCI/AAAAAAAAMhM/DdYVRvsT4hs/s1600-h/IMG_2734%25255B14%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_2734" border="0" alt="IMG_2734" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-fUIq5FNTT-w/TxmipdTuIBI/AAAAAAAAMhU/Vk6eMMAFvDE/IMG_2734_thumb%25255B14%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="212" height="354" /></a> </p> <p align="left"> </p> <p align="left">2. Blinc eyeliner</p> <p align="left">My Opinion: I was scared to use this because I had a strange skin reaction to the brown blinc mascara and I don’t have the most steady hand for liquid eyeliner but I really did like this on my eyes. It was dramatic and fun to wear and it stayed on all day and came off easily when I was ready to remove it.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-QNt54uCxIR4/Txmiqcpk9zI/AAAAAAAAMhc/sHx0eDP3fYQ/s1600-h/IMG_2742%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_2742" border="0" alt="IMG_2742" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-sW-54HEhWWU/TxmirUAioaI/AAAAAAAAMhk/yuyNpcPG1Go/IMG_2742_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="253" height="343" /></a></p> <p align="left"> </p> <p align="left">3. Harvey Prince – Ageless perfume</p> <p align="left">My Opinion: I love love love this fruity scent I will definitely be getting this in the full sized version.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-6rPdHMkvkjI/TxmisQ264YI/AAAAAAAAMhs/I6OwLIBoQ4E/s1600-h/IMG_2738%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_2738" border="0" alt="IMG_2738" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Z6Hr2HTm4EE/Txmitd_UaOI/AAAAAAAAMh0/8XB2mTeaIxI/IMG_2738_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="230" height="312" /></a></p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="left">4. Jouer Lip Gloss in Birchbox Pink</p> <p align="left">My Opinion: I really like the color but not a huge fan of the formula.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-hv9LJM5N6H0/Txmiue9HOKI/AAAAAAAAMh8/mdXaypNPHUk/s1600-h/IMG_2743%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_2743" border="0" alt="IMG_2743" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Z3nW5UmGgEA/Txmivfw1D9I/AAAAAAAAMiE/O5sQPayJMw8/IMG_2743_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="248" height="336" /></a></p> <p> </p> <p>Treat/Extra: ShowStoppers Designer Fashion Tape</p> <p>My Opinion: To be honest I don’t have one for this product yet because I am two feet deep in snow and have no need for double-sided tape strips at the moment lol. I will keep you posted if/when I get the chance to use them. </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-ff-cigwhEJc/TxmiwjALmKI/AAAAAAAAMiM/1hvM0G4zvho/s1600-h/IMG_2740%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_2740" border="0" alt="IMG_2740" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-U3OzVpE0arA/Txmixinh9SI/AAAAAAAAMiU/EWIkzo6DKIs/IMG_2740_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="287" height="220" /></a></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>AND: EBoost Orange Natural Energy Booster Drink Mix</p> <p>My Opinion: I really did not like this at all it did not dissolve well and was chunky and the flavor was just plain yucky. </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Cwo-aEt2o7E/Txmiy5B2b8I/AAAAAAAAMic/4QqQwbnMOA4/s1600-h/IMG_2741%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_2741" border="0" alt="IMG_2741" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-ONciE8P09-g/Txmiz9xGuFI/AAAAAAAAMik/zPvbpTj9WnA/IMG_2741_thumb%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="218" height="296" /></a></p> <p>Have a happy day and I will be posting about my January Birchbox very soon!!</p> Lacie @ Creative Attemptshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11101179226388312136noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32351654.post-17312016008295173112011-12-24T20:20:00.001-08:002011-12-24T20:20:39.644-08:00Dipped Marshmallows<p>This has been a fun treat to deliver to neighbors and friends and they make your hot cocoa taste fantastic!</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-hr51aoS5Sjs/TvakkKdc-lI/AAAAAAAAMgo/edQgZxH5jQM/s1600-h/IMG_2522%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOqFpgEkkQRyNSxOkwBwrNFk5s23k5bYvfOYDtNHdms6FUBVQGDbWSBjtZOSbjEaYNfN1UN5VOqR6SnmMb1CiA2cgZrw41kYsIB-_reKt9zBFaLYWus_UV8VAwyc4gRO1I0AZO/?imgmax=800" width="321" height="434" /></a></p> <p align="center">Happy Holidays!</p> Lacie @ Creative Attemptshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11101179226388312136noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32351654.post-79581581726406407602011-12-19T09:56:00.001-08:002011-12-19T09:56:52.538-08:00NYX is on Hautelook today!!!<p>I am so excited that NYX makeup is on Hauetlook today. </p> <p>Click <a href="http://www.hautelook.com/short/Y2tR">HERE</a> to go shopping!!</p> <p>I am still deciding on what exact colors to get because the selection is pretty good but I am thinking I need these for sure….</p> <p>This entire lip set is only$18.50</p> <p><var></var> <p><img src="http://www1.hautelookcdn.com/products/NYXDEC10/medium/848344.jpg" width="288" height="429" /></p> </p> <p> </p> <p>And this cute set called “earth angel” is only $25</p> <p><var></var> <p><img src="http://www1.hautelookcdn.com/products/NOVBTY2/medium/797341.jpg" width="290" height="432" /></p> </p> <p>Sorry if you are not a makeup freak like me but they do have cute clothes today too (I love Ella Moss) but oh my goodness I am excited. Happy Monday!</p> Lacie @ Creative Attemptshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11101179226388312136noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32351654.post-29661302219936838242011-12-11T11:49:00.001-08:002011-12-11T11:49:57.180-08:002011 Holiday Card<p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Um7inDmTVdo/TuUJXjRCn6I/AAAAAAAAMc4/Rolku1mqCKk/s1600-h/IMG_2280%252520copy%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="" border="0" alt="" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-02KjwQumL5c/TuUJY_SPFlI/AAAAAAAAMdA/EeM3R5HHzsk/IMG_2280%252520copy_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="380" height="291" /></a></p> <p>I wish you could see how cute the glitter turned out I hope your Holiday preparations are going perfectly!! </p> Lacie @ Creative Attemptshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11101179226388312136noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32351654.post-48057912525972392382011-12-06T12:35:00.001-08:002011-12-06T12:35:29.705-08:00HauteLook: Urban Decay<p>I am so excited because Urban Decay is on <a href="http://www.hautelook.com/short/Y2tR">HauteLook</a> today and I just got my favorite primer potion for $9 (regularly $18). This is by far the best eye shadow primer ever. I think this is the old packaging because now it comes in a squeeze tube but that is a great price so who cares.</p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" src="http://www1.hautelookcdn.com/products/73300/medium/824373.jpg" width="299" height="446" /></p> <p>And I also picked up this Urban Defense tinted moisturizer for $3 (regularly $30). I love tinted moisturizers (MAC is my favorite) but for $3 I thought how could I go wrong lol.</p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" src="http://www1.hautelookcdn.com/products/83580/medium/702205.jpg" width="308" height="459" /></p> <p>I was just super excited and had to share it with someone! </p> Lacie @ Creative Attemptshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11101179226388312136noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32351654.post-53465775071676316722011-12-04T20:09:00.001-08:002011-12-04T20:09:41.115-08:00Birchbox Breakdown: November 2011<p>I feel like I am always behind posting about my latest Birchbox but hey I get to it eventually right {wink}. If you want to learn more about Birchbox go <a href="http://www.birchbox.com?raf=f2z3q">HERE</a>.</p> <p>The theme for this box was Getting Gifty and this is what I got….</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-v7A-09K7hzw/TtxDstfg_cI/AAAAAAAAMZM/221Yb7f1yMA/s1600-h/IMG_2285%25255B12%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_2285" border="0" alt="IMG_2285" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-IGp_-0u4Fm4/TtxDt3qSbQI/AAAAAAAAMZU/A1VlI886Qd0/IMG_2285_thumb%25255B9%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="350" height="268" /></a></p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-kIaHGgOdQdk/TtxDv9mJ-SI/AAAAAAAAMZc/JX0YvuQmY3E/s1600-h/IMG_2286%25255B10%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_2286" border="0" alt="IMG_2286" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-kEiYSCJRz4o/TtxDw5lOWZI/AAAAAAAAMZk/_kv2r_0QMGI/IMG_2286_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="346" height="265" /></a></p> <p>1. Atelier Cologne: Vanille Insensee Cologne Absolue</p> <p>My Opinion: I was not a huge fan of this scent it was a little too musky and I tend to lean towards the fruity/sweet side when it comes to perfumes.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-xF7ALzI-_yw/TtxDyVaSRZI/AAAAAAAAMZs/uHY9NvSMLlQ/s1600-h/IMG_2293%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_2293" border="0" alt="IMG_2293" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-40-9cZb9D7Y/TtxDzi1xzfI/AAAAAAAAMZ0/Z5EykOV316o/IMG_2293_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="355" height="272" /></a></p> <p>2. Borghese Fango Active Mud mask</p> <p>My Opinion: I really enjoyed this mud mask it left my skin feeling really smooth and clean; although I have to say for the price of a full sized bottle I don’t think I will be buying this one.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-XGY9bDiuacU/TtxD0VP5AZI/AAAAAAAAMZ8/w9DNyp6vACY/s1600-h/IMG_2295%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_2295" border="0" alt="IMG_2295" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-r7ccyf_FeZI/TtxD3WD6fAI/AAAAAAAAMaE/ryK54RALmsU/IMG_2295_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="282" height="382" /></a></p> <p>3. LaROCCA Champagne and Shimmer Supreme Crème</p> <p>My Opinion: I love this glittery lotion. It smells good, it’s not greasy, and has the perfect amount of shimmer. </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-I75bHApnyB4/TtxD4TeagDI/AAAAAAAAMaM/Obps9mdIdD0/s1600-h/IMG_2287%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_2287" border="0" alt="IMG_2287" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-kPflqy5D7LY/TtxD5kc99uI/AAAAAAAAMaU/1DwJ_Fp7Dt4/IMG_2287_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="334" height="271" /></a></p> <p>4. Zoya nail polish in the color Izzy</p> <p>My Opinion: The color is so so perfect for me it is a very shimmery pink I love it. It went on smooth and had pretty good staying power.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-i73BZlwoBBo/TtxD6WT_FKI/AAAAAAAAMac/Xtf36XiUKB4/s1600-h/IMG_2294%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_2294" border="0" alt="IMG_2294" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-wG530kY-IAQ/TtxD7TiLnlI/AAAAAAAAMak/AnRMO5ymfow/IMG_2294_thumb%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="276" height="387" /></a></p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="left">Treat/Extra: Two paper dolls coasters</p> <p align="left">My Opinion: They are super cute. I think they would make a fun gift for your friends or neighbors. </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-mugesNIkF6A/TtxD96HYkSI/AAAAAAAAMas/mdRseQIDU-c/s1600-h/IMG_2298%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_2298" border="0" alt="IMG_2298" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-xZvT7JXo_PY/TtxD-y7U3oI/AAAAAAAAMa0/h75u0pl9fwA/IMG_2298_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="351" height="269" /></a></p> <p align="left">AND I also got something from the “Bauble Bar” because I purchased a full sized item through the website. I like when companies give you a little surprise like this especially when it’s so cute!</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-1grSOigPAZY/TtxD_4eU-WI/AAAAAAAAMa8/1UyTCen1-08/s1600-h/IMG_2290%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_2290" border="0" alt="IMG_2290" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-qbUmoI4LPms/TtxEA7y1FrI/AAAAAAAAMbE/6vnbyDtFLtY/IMG_2290_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="294" height="399" /></a></p> <p>As usual I am already so excited to get my December Birchbox and I will keep you posted when I do! I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving Holiday. </p> Lacie @ Creative Attemptshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11101179226388312136noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32351654.post-48300587098738864752011-11-17T19:53:00.001-08:002011-11-17T19:55:46.687-08:00Blog swapping!!<p>I have been asked by my bloggy friend Jennifer over at <a href="http://www.smartassdirect.com/">quirky pickings</a> to do a little blog swap, and to make it even more fun she asked me to pose the question for her to answer! </p> <p>Stay tuned to read what she had to say and come and visit me <a href="http://www.smartassdirect.com/2011/11/twenty-eighth-question.html">HERE</a> to get find out how I would finish this phrase “If you really knew me you would know……” (P.S. it does include a picture of me and you know how very rare that is lol)</p> <p>Enjoy my friend Jennifer…..</p> <p><font color="#f79646">Are you inspired by anyone that you would be embarrassed to admit?</font></p> <p><font color="#f79646">i didn't have an immediate answer to this question because i don't believe a person should be afraid to confess to inspiration, however it is achieved. so it took me a long time to answer this. the question’d been sitting in my inbox, then my read folder for months. literally. i'd asked for it in august. and been mulling over the answer ever since.</font></p> <p><font color="#f79646">i decided this morning to tackle it. and so, my thinking cap took the form of a google search: embarrassing inspirations. i checked the image results. i saw pictures of women with their eyes covered with black rectangles, as though their vision had been censored. of monkeys with their teeth bared and their hands across their faces. of french mastiffs (best dogs ever, by the way) with their upper lips caught on their bottom teeth and their eyes fierce. of rats and rings and seth rogen.</font></p> <p><font color="#f79646">and for some reason, i thought of bette midler.</font></p> <p><font color="#f79646">and remembered all those times when, as a child or adolescent, i would go off by myself and sing her version of <em>the rose</em>.</font></p> <p><font color="#f79646">or be sitting in class (or detention) writing down the lyrics and drawing a cheesy picture of a rose to go with it. because i knew how to do the homework already, knew i'd ace the test regardless of whether i completed the assignment, and my teachers’ busy work bored me. because the lyrics:</font></p> <p><i><font color="#f79646">when the night has been too lonely</font></i></p> <p><i><font color="#f79646">and the road has been too long</font></i></p> <p><i><font color="#f79646">and you think that love is only</font></i></p> <p><i><font color="#f79646">for the lucky and the strong</font></i></p> <p><i><font color="#f79646">just remember ...</font></i></p> <p><font color="#f79646">these gave me solace when my day had been unbearable. and more often than not, it had been.</font></p> <p><font color="#f79646">we had two versions of this song in my house. one by her. and one by harry belafonte. hers is infinitely better.</font></p> <p><font color="#f79646">i love this song.</font></p> <p><font color="#f79646">singing it is one of the few things i do well.</font></p> <p><font color="#f79646">not that i can sing as well as i did twenty years ago. i smoked too many cigarettes between now and then, and my range is significantly less because of it. but even still, i can sing it sufficiently.</font></p> <p><font color="#f79646">i used to sing it on the bus on the way to and from school.</font></p> <p><font color="#f79646">quietly. or so i thought.</font></p> <p><font color="#f79646">someone heard me once. and, of course, his reaction wasn't kind. neither were those of others who clued in on his mockery of me.</font></p> <p><font color="#f79646">i rarely sing in front of people. probably because of that. i hadn't realized until just now, though, that that's why this is. i'd been in choir for one year in high school. i do the occasional karaoke with friends. that's it.</font></p> <p><font color="#f79646">anyway. i love this woman's voice. i love her spunk. i used to dream that i could be a little bit like her.</font></p> <p><font color="#f79646">but ultimately, it wasn't her so much as the song that inspired. the lyrics. the hope in them. it kept me believing in the future when i couldn't see much of one at all.</font></p> <p><font color="#9bbb59"></font></p> <div style="padding-bottom: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: none; padding-top: 0px" id="scid:5737277B-5D6D-4f48-ABFC-DD9C333F4C5D:5d457bc2-f422-412f-a835-250a7989371c" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent"><div id="b7e19346-a88b-48e1-85c0-5bee5e5b3ec7" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; display: inline;"><div><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DUQq-FwbLDQ&feature=fvwrel" target="_new"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-NMVI-FxMSe8/TsXWm3Ip1bI/AAAAAAAAMOc/hpl-oFJmMfA/video0307c8cccf76%25255B34%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-style: none" galleryimg="no" onload="var downlevelDiv = document.getElementById('b7e19346-a88b-48e1-85c0-5bee5e5b3ec7'); downlevelDiv.innerHTML = "<div><object width=\"448\" height=\"252\"><param name=\"movie\" value=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/DUQq-FwbLDQ?hl=en&hd=1\"><\/param><embed src=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/DUQq-FwbLDQ?hl=en&hd=1\" type=\"application/x-shockwave-flash\" width=\"448\" height=\"252\"><\/embed><\/object><\/div>";" alt=""></a></div></div></div> Lacie @ Creative Attemptshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11101179226388312136noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32351654.post-20492662870208315582011-11-12T12:26:00.001-08:002011-12-04T16:26:46.086-08:00Repost: If you really knew me you would know…..<p>This is a post I had written for a blog swap but I wanted to post it in full here before I moved on because it was so important to me.</p> <p>So I have been wanting to blog about this for a really long time but I think it’s the hardest to write about something personal that you love because you expose a part of yourself, but here it goes…..</p> <p>Let me preface this by saying loud and clear that I have never done anything like this and I am quite possibly one of the most uncoordinated people on the planet. That being said if you really knew me you would know that I have become absolutely obsessed with something called <a href="http://oula-la.com/">Oula</a>. If you haven’t heard about this I have no doubt that you will one day soon. It is a cardio dance class that is literally one of the most fun things (especially exercise related) that I have ever done. It is filled with top 40’s music and I feel like it is somewhere that I can let everything else go and rock out and let the music move me. I leave the classes feeling energized, happy, and excited (how many times can you say that after you have been sweating like crazy at the gym for an hour). </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-nf1kOdx5qXA/Tr7WU0PKYBI/AAAAAAAAMNk/-oOKjQPZi60/s1600-h/IMG_4729-2%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_4729-2" border="0" alt="IMG_4729-2" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-y0lW0qJAqcg/Tr7WV6PW8hI/AAAAAAAAMNs/zbtAFH0dnUo/IMG_4729-2_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="354" height="242" /></a></p> <p>Yes this is me ugh I am so not photogenic but I had was part of a project where we were photographed doing some of the Oula movements and it was actually a blast. </p> <p> </p> <p>In my head when I am dancing I look like this……<font size="1">(PS this is not me although it is the founder and creative director of the program and she is AMAZING)</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-8XevC8UrFGg/Tr7WW2yxhaI/AAAAAAAAMN0/6XtA7gz0uM8/s1600-h/image%25255B4%25255D.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Db35bivF8D8/Tr7WXqrRrEI/AAAAAAAAMN8/YWFzpzOLM54/image_thumb%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="318" height="217" /></a></p> <p align="center">But I am pretty sure I look more like Elaine form Seinfeld (if you saw that episode you will know what I mean)….</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-3XhdmIFM6_Y/Tr7WaLvnD8I/AAAAAAAAMOE/MmzgYijs0-w/s1600-h/image%25255B9%25255D.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-9n6T1AOyit4/Tr7Wbd_ZSGI/AAAAAAAAMOM/MwTnPWVC4BI/image_thumb%25255B5%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="301" height="231" /></a></p> <p align="center">The fact of the matter is that you don’t have to be a great dancer to go to this class and have it change something inside of you. It is amazing stress relief and great cardio obviously, but more than that I feel like it’s just plain good for my energy. How cheesy I know and I sound like an infomercial but there it is friends I couldn’t imagine my week without this as part of my routine. </p> Lacie @ Creative Attemptshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11101179226388312136noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32351654.post-14779647172924746632011-11-05T15:43:00.001-07:002011-11-05T15:48:16.698-07:00Birchbox Breakdown: October 2011<p>Better late than never right? I really liked my box last month but some of my other project kept me from telling you about it sooner, sorry for the delay. And if you have not heard about Birchbox check it out <a href="http://www.birchbox.com?raf=f2z3q">HERE</a> where you can sign up for the monthly beauty sample box for $10 a month. </p> <p>The theme for October was Prep and Finish and this is what I got….</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-a_P3HrSR5cA/TrW76b-egJI/AAAAAAAAMK0/gpoKLDHHmXY/s1600-h/IMG_2163%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_2163" border="0" alt="IMG_2163" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-aB3fn54Jz7s/TrW77H5nXmI/AAAAAAAAMK8/xc_R0WFqIkQ/IMG_2163_thumb%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="366" height="281" /></a></p> <p> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-7rN0KbIZUk8/TrW78IPFNtI/AAAAAAAAMLE/fAtLMrcvPws/s1600-h/IMG_2164%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_2164" border="0" alt="IMG_2164" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-v9Z6a1HfMpw/TrW79IJcysI/AAAAAAAAMLM/ok0-qjhAKQM/IMG_2164_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="360" height="270" /></a></p> <p align="left">1. Befine lip exfoliator you rub this over your lips in small circles and then remove it with a warm wash cloth to leave lips feeling velvety.</p> <p align="left">My opinion: I am addicted to lip products so I was excited about this. It does work really well as an exfoliator although it is very drying so I do not use it often. I am thinking in the middle of winter though this will work miracles on my lips.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-vR8iuKJScsM/TrW792NRfKI/AAAAAAAAMLU/fml37jGKXPM/s1600-h/IMG_2169%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_2169" border="0" alt="IMG_2169" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-8nEeuq4Bkgc/TrW7-uMhU_I/AAAAAAAAMLc/ioUPAAZZEuk/IMG_2169_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="302" height="402" /></a></p> <p align="left">2. blinc mascara is a tubing mascara that is not supposed to flake or smudge all day.</p> <p align="left">My Opinion: I have read so many mixed reviews of this that I was very skeptical. I actually ended up buying the full size of this product because I like it so much. I do feel like mascara is about as individual as shampoo but for me this works great. It doesn’t do much for the volume of my lashes but it is fantastic with length and it really does stay put ALL DAY!</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-2EtfpEBmA2s/TrW7_geho-I/AAAAAAAAMLk/L3eZ6xtgaB0/s1600-h/IMG_2167%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_2167" border="0" alt="IMG_2167" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-tY6GQbQQr2s/TrW8Abzx2EI/AAAAAAAAMLs/ORVG1SH9rds/IMG_2167_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="353" height="265" /></a></p> <p align="left">3. Pangea Organics Facial Scrub (self explanatory lol)</p> <p align="left">My Opinion: I received the Pangea facial cream in my last box and liked the product but was not in love with it enough to buy the full product and I feel much the same with this little guy. The scent is nice and it is a nice exfoliator but I am not in love.</p> <p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU1GTsAz4WQDzoLyOU7odNzg69Ak5D3YuaW4VETD_jkGFanAZQgH-PLwH-8bVWLWkrcp6Ua4CfuIy4JyzkaL0Xjc81KwI4yQ5jBwJP7dBjWJmlkgUtp8IIKsusycj0NXouA96e/s1600-h/IMG_2168%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_2168" border="0" alt="IMG_2168" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-8g3NQiv4k2A/TrW8CBhpgdI/AAAAAAAAML8/nh-PES4l-R8/IMG_2168_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="274" height="365" /></a></p> <p align="left">4. Redken Shine Flash is a finishing spray that is supposed to leave your hair super shiny.</p> <p align="left">My Opinion: I think there is a fine line between shiny hair and greasy hair and for me this seemed to leave me more on the greasy side so this one was a no for me but maybe on a different hair type this would work who knows.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-2PUDp3fboRc/TrW8DAziXwI/AAAAAAAAMME/5QCJsCz2kYI/s1600-h/IMG_2165%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_2165" border="0" alt="IMG_2165" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-WpsTsovXHRI/TrW8DzgI2_I/AAAAAAAAMMM/tWW0n6IPgj4/IMG_2165_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="229" height="305" /></a></p> <p align="left">Treat/Extra – Tea Forte Minteas that are infused with energizing yerba mate and rick cocoa.</p> <p align="left">My Opinion: This was another one of those things that I didn’t love or hate. I tend to only like mints that leave my mouth really fresh smelling and tasting and for me these didn’t do the trick. And energy wise I didn’t notice a thing so I will be sticking to my Diet Dr. Pepper lol.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-EFNJlx59JBw/TrW8EroU2TI/AAAAAAAAMMU/obE9gXPrOUo/s1600-h/IMG_2170%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_2170" border="0" alt="IMG_2170" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/--lWtAYqGC6A/TrW8F9dssvI/AAAAAAAAMMc/cr-1eiaFx18/IMG_2170_thumb%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="254" height="339" /></a></p> <p align="center"> </p> <p>All in all I am still really loving Birchbox I have purchased something in the full sized product from both of my boxes so far because I was so excited about the sample. I already can’t wait for my November box it should come in about a week so I will keep you posted. </p> Lacie @ Creative Attemptshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11101179226388312136noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32351654.post-45431402052189203492011-10-30T20:48:00.001-07:002011-10-30T20:48:23.796-07:00Do you Hautelook?<p>I have another new love…….</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.hautelook.com/short/Y2tR">Hautelook</a></p> <p>What is Hautelook? (this is directly from the website)</p> <li><em>HauteLook is a premier members-only site that offers private, limited-time sale events on the world's best brands. Each day, members receive an email invitation to the newest, most exclusive sale events on the best merchandise for men, women, kids, home and beauty - at prices up to 75% off retail. HauteLook is free to join and everyone is welcome - there are no commitments or charges for membership.</em> </li> <p align="left">I am not a huge online shopper but they have such great deals on all of my favorite things. I can’t show you all of my latest purchases because I have started Christmas shopping but I got this super cute shirt…..</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-iyDxfEkFqVo/Tq4agiF5s0I/AAAAAAAAMKk/bxgLA6k5PG4/s1600-h/image%25255B7%25255D.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-QofyW2b_sdk/Tq4ahm55U8I/AAAAAAAAMKs/ZRxpjDod2x4/image_thumb%25255B3%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="81" height="123" /></a></p> <p>Sorry the picture is so small lol. It’s from Threads for Thought and I can’t wait to get it. Check it out and let me know what you think!</p> Lacie @ Creative Attemptshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11101179226388312136noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32351654.post-7789928828988901512011-10-27T21:03:00.001-07:002011-10-27T21:03:38.443-07:00Halloween Candy Cake<p>Well they are finally done! The marketing gifts that I made this month were by far some of the most time consuming things I have done in ages but I was so excited about the outcome………</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-h87WH4xtPtY/TqopcksUl5I/AAAAAAAAMJ0/tPiH9HD6rzQ/s1600-h/IMG_2249%252520copy%25255B10%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="" border="0" alt="" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-NWvK0HdZRgg/TqopgIjEOBI/AAAAAAAAMJ8/VdoVoRvbKAM/IMG_2249%252520copy_thumb%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="281" height="381" /></a></p> <p>I have been told that the hands on top that are holding the card look like antlers so here is a different angle lol….</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-49rQHgZL8U0/TqophS9G3HI/AAAAAAAAMKE/OfaED8HCk2k/s1600-h/IMG_2250%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_2250" border="0" alt="IMG_2250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzi41jl6mg_quDk5GaGRqZPl7GBt5xPrk6qkLkKGWxPclb-ePnap_-PXLUO9NY13jbwa0EwaZQPZ6tYAnhiBAYvVCRRZ-6ju3tm00yLeIj4WWdf-agiHA0Gj4L6Xm-6FBQalNn/?imgmax=800" width="348" height="267" /></a></p> <p align="center">I thought I would also share with you my new favorite Halloween décor…..</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-XD6TkCaUJxM/TqopjgdSFGI/AAAAAAAAMKU/2m9zZvZdMiQ/s1600-h/IMG_2173%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_2173" border="0" alt="IMG_2173" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-pUkHj1ESC8s/TqopmVsD7TI/AAAAAAAAMKc/kMnMZ5MKHqk/IMG_2173_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="295" height="404" /></a></p> <p>Just some old bottles with labels I printed out and food coloring with water. Super easy but I think they are fun.</p> <p align="center">Happy Halloween!!</p> Lacie @ Creative Attemptshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11101179226388312136noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32351654.post-73277362900680280782011-10-16T13:48:00.001-07:002011-10-16T13:48:02.079-07:00Sunday morning doughnuts<p>So if you are like me and you don’t have a Krispy Kreme near your house you have a void that you just have to fill with something, right? So here it is my latest doughnut fix and it’s actually easy and surprisingly delicious……</p> <p align="center">You need something like this……</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-IPfuD7VNlgI/TptC72DGyMI/AAAAAAAAMJM/Cqbhbju6GTQ/s1600-h/image%25255B4%25255D.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1YGmm8K04F-GHw5b311ezggcY3Pv3WhkMRZdPbJcp4x8bBlqtUTz-waSRkWQfSDQEs29SHBB2kCfKw-V_yeUmpqfDl9L3e67iwQMDfemkcgglN5-VGNJ9cjcEBHyZ9l7Pyyd2/?imgmax=800" width="308" height="313" /></a></p> <p align="center">And you get this!!!!</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-wnTg185IKM8/TptC-uj6UpI/AAAAAAAAMJc/AzB2b3MZm3Q/s1600-h/2011-10-09_09-40-02_743%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="2011-10-09_09-40-02_743" border="0" alt="2011-10-09_09-40-02_743" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-m5WgQh0AL5Q/TptC_kpTs9I/AAAAAAAAMJk/JtCMVPbX-AA/2011-10-09_09-40-02_743_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="400" height="232" /></a></p> <p>Trust me these are really amazing and I have high standards because my Grandpa owned a doughnut shop when I was younger and we still make them around the holidays. </p> <p> I found great directions <a href="http://www.howdoesshe.com/the-easiest-doughnuts-that-ever-melted-in-your-mouth">HERE</a>!! You won’t be sorry <img style="border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-right-style: none" class="wlEmoticon wlEmoticon-smile" alt="Smile" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-cDa240buhS4/TptDAAKa3OI/AAAAAAAAMJs/N5583Tvrq70/wlEmoticon-smile%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" /></p> Lacie @ Creative Attemptshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11101179226388312136noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32351654.post-3751421657085601032011-10-01T21:06:00.001-07:002011-10-01T21:06:39.494-07:00Birchbox inspired bracelet tutorial<p>Remember this cute little guy….</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-wQhNHwb7zRc/TofitxqlZ8I/AAAAAAAAMHU/mk_ECHPmQv8/s1600-h/IMG_2057%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="" border="0" alt="" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-c1HLt_mXDlM/TofiuychriI/AAAAAAAAMHY/A5ZygqDtXgk/IMG_2057_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="292" height="224" /></a></p> <p align="center">Well I have finally finished my own version of this and I can’t wait to show you how I did it. </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-5gbin4226vg/Tofiwz_99RI/AAAAAAAAMHc/188SX9Ztm2M/s1600-h/IMG_2127%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="" border="0" alt="" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-TCvVkptc0II/Tofix32F1LI/AAAAAAAAMHg/-MYTDWmKC-M/IMG_2127_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="381" height="292" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-YD1GLbqxDHY/TofizTw1fRI/AAAAAAAAMHk/lDP6JZTi6qA/s1600-h/IMG_2124%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="" border="0" alt="" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-vayQj1AM_wo/Tofi0UlBNUI/AAAAAAAAMHo/xrXJe9NL4Q4/IMG_2124_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="329" height="252" /></a></p> <p align="center"> </p> <p>And now if you want to stick around I will show you the steps to the braided version of this because if you can do that one you can do any of them!</p> <p>Basically I used crochet thread, tacky glue, and a metal charm….</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Shi8-kuSkjQ/Tofi1rH4GyI/AAAAAAAAMHs/Kx6vU_Ukka4/s1600-h/IMG_2128%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="" border="0" alt="" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-14CCkY0ihxw/Tofi2_SkRRI/AAAAAAAAMHw/eg6sySjuwW0/IMG_2128_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="235" height="319" /></a></p> <p>I cut three separate pieces of thread about 22 inches long each (that is way more than you will need but it will be easier to work with)…</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-kguFsplzso4/Tofi4buQPGI/AAAAAAAAMH0/kM3oUnAc4VA/s1600-h/IMG_2102%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="" border="0" alt="" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-N2xUOiF9gUY/Tofi5gzMT8I/AAAAAAAAMH4/PgSP3h8BL3U/IMG_2102_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="327" height="251" /></a></p> <p align="center">I like to secure my work with these paper clips and then I loop all three strands through my hoop….</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-sw9SjyHWv48/Tofi6yquM8I/AAAAAAAAMH8/dB9VobbIscU/s1600-h/IMG_2103%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="" border="0" alt="" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-j_xdhTGxWRw/Tofi71dT8YI/AAAAAAAAMIA/ZbP_LBpgSDY/IMG_2103_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="351" height="269" /></a></p> <p>Next I separate the strands out…….</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-QSEStTkvb7A/Tofi9NeZNuI/AAAAAAAAMIE/5HyHFjSqhbM/s1600-h/IMG_2104%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="" border="0" alt="" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-E6PggwNfoI8/Tofi-IdiS1I/AAAAAAAAMII/8CaxNfkospI/IMG_2104_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="361" height="281" /></a></p> <p align="center">And start braiding……..</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-BDzT2d6yMcc/Tofi_GqaHPI/AAAAAAAAMIM/xhM-8Qah-cU/s1600-h/IMG_2105%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="" border="0" alt="" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-WhbmRd2Lktg/TofjBMYlNwI/AAAAAAAAMIQ/xtgGameA11I/IMG_2105_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="267" height="362" /></a></p> <p align="center">Once I get the length that I want I tie a simple knot…</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-LVjVhh5UVAk/TofjCeB0SmI/AAAAAAAAMIU/b2FABPcdphE/s1600-h/IMG_2106%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="" border="0" alt="" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-vPPlHcOOnAE/TofjDe6ki5I/AAAAAAAAMIY/udxceJJudAk/IMG_2106_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="362" height="278" /></a></p> <p align="center">I like to make both braids on the same side so that I can get the length of each the same……</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-tLgENzJdAHE/TofjEttVl1I/AAAAAAAAMIc/guB2iSYzRSw/s1600-h/IMG_2109%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="" border="0" alt="" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Lfik_Kl2Fwg/TofjFj59d3I/AAAAAAAAMIg/2IHu0BxIhUw/IMG_2109_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="264" height="358" /></a></p> <p align="center">Hanging off each end you will have six strands and I like to cut it down to two so that it’s easier to manage….<a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-snaUzLrI2f0/TofjHEaD1FI/AAAAAAAAMIk/Hu6mMKsxQq4/s1600-h/IMG_2107%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="" border="0" alt="" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-RtvHqeDNlXY/TofjInaCcKI/AAAAAAAAMIo/gCt8sT55acU/IMG_2107_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="378" height="290" /></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-5bIyuWiXzEg/TofjJ3B_deI/AAAAAAAAMIs/Rrmm5PmvNIY/s1600-h/IMG_2108%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbVh7dv3TA3bLrSCoRf2ZtxnU1JPV1FhEOtbfxbkh62M-1gDL4PFZAh1Ni8fiy-juJf5JZAV7nU5loO3uHcYcQ3vc04vGwROYuzpXyBoVl_F9SjbGhDF5kllQtZ6yidNB5Yp8h/?imgmax=800" width="394" height="302" /></a></p> <p>I then secure the strands with my paper clips again and prepare to make the sliding knot…… the best tutorial I have found for making this knot is <a href="http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/sliding-knot.html">HERE</a>. Trust me when I say she did a much better job of explaining this than I could have.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Oarl6reOwGs/TofjMIbO1mI/AAAAAAAAMI0/SNSDIQlazyo/s1600-h/IMG_2110%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="" border="0" alt="" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-9INCehZdHuI/TofjNOzD6wI/AAAAAAAAMI4/64tUbDNeByM/IMG_2110_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="262" height="355" /></a></p> <p>Last but not least I used tacky glue on the knots to keep them from fraying or falling apart……</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-B_PJtHLc0vE/TofjPTjGkhI/AAAAAAAAMI8/v6EeZjSa0qk/s1600-h/IMG_2117%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="" border="0" alt="" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-bydtvkZdDsc/TofjQ0bhYQI/AAAAAAAAMJA/Jqx4JOw-DO0/IMG_2117_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="386" height="296" /></a></p> <p align="center">let the glue dry and there you go…..</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-VDH0cs5NpN4/TofjSU81BEI/AAAAAAAAMJE/J5ozkDui2sc/s1600-h/IMG_2113%25255B18%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="" border="0" alt="" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-bil9ox8pjtM/TofjTXCLF4I/AAAAAAAAMJI/oi3Oq9Nxbds/IMG_2113_thumb%25255B20%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="342" height="285" /></a></p> <p align="center">Tell me what you think and let me know if you have any questions!</p> Lacie @ Creative Attemptshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11101179226388312136noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32351654.post-91722273887620289232011-09-24T21:00:00.001-07:002011-09-24T21:00:36.442-07:00Birchbox Breakdown: September 2011<p>Now that I have had some time to try out the products in my Birchbox I thought I would give you my opinion on the treats I received. </p> <p>This is the card with the details of what I received and they also include the price of the full sized product (I really love that).</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-YwHBW-U2k7c/Tn6nDTZSSLI/AAAAAAAAMGM/iuAtnkcQGfo/s1600-h/IMG_2049%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="" border="0" alt="" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-V_16eZeJjLI/Tn6nEwHl5bI/AAAAAAAAMGQ/V2zJG_BPtYo/IMG_2049_thumb%25255B10%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="458" height="325" /></a></p> <p>#1. So let’s start at the top of the list with the Incoco nail Applique’s…..the style that I got was like this</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-4UgTm6GlC-k/Tn6nGR0Lg1I/AAAAAAAAMGU/F3QFxPsiJBI/s1600-h/0000961%25255B1%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="pinksatin" border="0" alt="pinksatin" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-uD9P9NOrK5k/Tn6nHZu4lNI/AAAAAAAAMGY/6L5qIli0h80/0000961_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="240" height="240" /></a></p> <p>They are made out of real nail polish and they are supposed to last up to 14 days.  So if you know me you know how much I LOVE nail polish and this was right up my ally. Look how cute they are on…</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-NdgkyVereLk/Tn6nIjlN1dI/AAAAAAAAMGc/9kdPXePqoUo/s1600-h/IMG_2072%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_2072" border="0" alt="IMG_2072" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-I-t82uyslNo/Tn6nJ0oLAtI/AAAAAAAAMGg/Ti5YH1MWi8I/IMG_2072_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="240" height="180" /></a></p> <p align="center">My opinion: The first nail or two were tricky and then I got the hang of it. After a week of them on my nails they held up perfectly through laundry, dishes, cooking, and hair washing (he he). I don’t know if they would have held up the entire 14 days because I got antsy with the growth on the cuticle side because my nails grow super fast and removed them. But I loved them so much that I bought these two different patterns…</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-kgd02pkNQeM/Tn6nLUhBnQI/AAAAAAAAMGk/9UXOH7NNhr0/s1600-h/0000966%25255B1%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="pinksatin" border="0" alt="pinksatin" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-OGaTKkxhtR4/Tn6nMQDpFyI/AAAAAAAAMGo/Coqqt3DOeUc/0000966_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="240" height="240" /></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-I9KfAsVrTIg/Tn6nNvyqEjI/AAAAAAAAMGs/alrLslRc3TU/s1600-h/0000984%25255B1%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="pinksatin" border="0" alt="pinksatin" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-RhBCNM8wZHE/Tn6nOevbwAI/AAAAAAAAMGw/7v1fTg-jpcs/0000984_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="240" height="240" /></a></p> <p>#2. The Jouer lip enhancer is supposed to plump, hydrate, and condition all in one step. If there is anything that can compete with my nail polish collection it would be my lip gloss/balm collection. </p> <p align="center">My opinion: I was so excited to try this and to be honest it was a little bit of a let down. I didn’t think it was anything very special and certainly did not fee that it offered any plumping whatsoever. I didn’t love it or hate it, to be honest it was just blah. So no I will not be purchasing more. I feel like that is so mean to say but hey I am just being honest. </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-HcepWxqrvIk/Tn6nPq9gURI/AAAAAAAAMG0/Tte1DU1kqnk/s1600-h/IMG_2052%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="" border="0" alt="" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-v35J1ci64JI/Tn6nQmAOODI/AAAAAAAAMG4/P_Wt6z3b8tg/IMG_2052_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="300" height="230" /></a></p> <p>#3. LIV GRN perfume in Earth. Can I just say I hate these little sample bottles they make a mess when you open them.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-P1xetRmoQX8/Tn6nR8HPt-I/AAAAAAAAMG8/SKPQP8FQM1E/s1600-h/IMG_2053%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_2053" border="0" alt="IMG_2053" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-EVNq28S3sCY/Tn6nS75F-8I/AAAAAAAAMHA/jrwLEL89j8U/IMG_2053_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="295" height="226" /></a></p> <p align="center">My Opinion: I tend to like really fruity sweet scents but I have to say that I love this so much and I will most likely get this in the full sized version. </p> <p align="left">#4. Pangea facial cream (I think that speaks for itself )</p> <p align="left"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Y1naPdoc--U/Tn6nTzuWdPI/AAAAAAAAMHE/nxWCoehqIxA/s1600-h/IMG_2054%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="" border="0" alt="" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-1Zrg_WAphUk/Tn6nVR0b9uI/AAAAAAAAMHI/GLfIUFYxW7g/IMG_2054_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="221" height="300" /></a></p> <p align="center">My opinion: I don’t love it or hate it. Much like the lip product it was just okay.</p> <p align="left">#5. Friendship bracelet </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-eG0jWKvyES0/Tn6nXnJF7hI/AAAAAAAAMHM/FbdU2F3AySM/s1600-h/IMG_2057%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="" border="0" alt="" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-q5YfirNYuQs/Tn6nYnT-WvI/AAAAAAAAMHQ/2NudZ4P4ytc/IMG_2057_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="339" height="260" /></a></p> <p align="center">My opinion: I love love love the bracelet. I have worn it a ton already and am working on my own version inspired by this so stay tuned because it is going to be so cute and so simple.</p> Lacie @ Creative Attemptshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11101179226388312136noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32351654.post-77024036754270014322011-09-17T19:48:00.001-07:002011-09-17T19:48:00.603-07:00Birchbox September 2011 (my new love)<p>Okay so I have become obsessed with makeup and beauty channels on You Tube (if you have favorites let me know) and I was watching one of my favorite “guru’s” the other day and she was talking about something called Birchbox. Have you heard about this? It is AMAZING. </p> <p>No I haven’t been prompted or paid in any way to blog about this but I love to pass things along that I enjoy or am currently obsessed with so today you get this treat <img style="border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-right-style: none" class="wlEmoticon wlEmoticon-smile" alt="Smile" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-NfuEREh3we4/TnVbot77iJI/AAAAAAAAMFg/gM7E2ToO-Rs/wlEmoticon-smile%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" /></p> <p>So Birchbox is “Hand-picked deluxe samples delivered to your door for $10 per month”. That explanation is directly off of the website and it is the very best way to describe this fun monthly gift. So this month is my first month and I thought I would share with you what came in my box. </p> <p>This is straight out of my mailbox…</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-AG4TCcJEAYs/TnVbpye0W2I/AAAAAAAAMFk/Zhqw6Yrfugw/s1600-h/IMG_2044%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="" border="0" alt="" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Q29VFlnZHdk/TnVbrh8v5VI/AAAAAAAAMFo/22KsZfUJnAY/IMG_2044_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="335" height="257" /></a></p> <p>This is the box inside the shipping box….</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-W_4EOR9tz-w/TnVbs609mZI/AAAAAAAAMFs/T9W0txuXX-Y/s1600-h/IMG_2045%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="" border="0" alt="" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-zxG3n7PlRo8/TnVbt7cWh6I/AAAAAAAAMFw/4nxXGQbYiZg/IMG_2045_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="348" height="267" /></a></p> <p>This is what you see when you open the box…</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-ddi0QOcAcMA/TnVbvHUuEcI/AAAAAAAAMF0/nPT6pRvc1yo/s1600-h/IMG_2048%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="" border="0" alt="" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-UWkIu-qOVGk/TnVbwL3HHQI/AAAAAAAAMF4/2VKCoJgCdSA/IMG_2048_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="339" height="260" /></a></p> <p> </p> <p>Every box comes with a very detailed card that describes the products in your box that are handpicked for you based on your beauty profile…</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-IeY0co2ftRY/TnVbyc97zoI/AAAAAAAAMF8/UOv5JSZwkFA/s1600-h/IMG_2049%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="" border="0" alt="" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-YFcMQ0fM6Rg/TnVb1aghCgI/AAAAAAAAMGA/reRup7H-q8A/IMG_2049_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="359" height="275" /></a></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-q1tPscWzxTU/TnVb214SimI/AAAAAAAAMGE/uJG2hgFEGvI/s1600-h/IMG_2050%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="" border="0" alt="" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-6f2cTJ8HvEw/TnVb3w8-lJI/AAAAAAAAMGI/eafz197jjMc/IMG_2050_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="376" height="288" /></a></p> <p> </p> <p>I am so excited about everything in my box. If you want me to show in detail what I received or if you want my opinions on any of the products I would love to share. For now I will keep it simple and just give you a peak of what I got.</p> <p>Have you ever tried anything like this?</p> Lacie @ Creative Attemptshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11101179226388312136noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32351654.post-86233481392124196232011-09-07T11:37:00.001-07:002011-09-07T11:37:44.424-07:00Labor Day Fun and Crystal Digging<p>Hi! I hope you had a fantastic Labor day! We did a little camping, fishing, and hiking….but the highlight of the trip was digging for crystals. Right here in Montana we have a really fun place where you basically get to be like a kid in a sandbox looking for treasures. They don’t plant the crystals so you really have to search them out to find the bigger ones but they but it is truly addicting. </p> <p>I pulled some information off of the official website just because I thought it was so interesting. “The prospect of finding buried treasure is always just one shovel scoop away here in this public sandbox high in the Pioneer Mountains.  The treasure is the quartz crystals that are scattered liberally through the decomposed granite of the unique 220-acre site that's been reserved by the Forest Service for the popular hobby of rockhounding.</p> <p>Look at me in all my camping glory lol </p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPVBeXeTopjWZXMIYZA_XtRp_v5acNSeIVLHwPyKAHYlT7u4bcdYM9k_q7vPMMWV57kzllfUj550wprl3lf-jpDO71M2pCAZeW2VqBJQCMp9UfIZumiRNvRqSy25vi24r616v2/s1600-h/IMG_1951%252520copy%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="" border="0" alt="" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-pU3kZ8uDDho/Tme51cMpHgI/AAAAAAAAMFE/rzNI4sJ__mA/IMG_1951%252520copy_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="353" height="271" /></a></p> <p>These are some of the fun treasures we unearthed….</p> <blockquote> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-bkeua0M-Q7M/Tme53YUbG1I/AAAAAAAAMFI/h6ehf3lbgAU/s1600-h/IMG_2014%252520copy%25255B5%25255D.jpg">    <img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="" border="0" alt="" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-v02Pc0ZNoBg/Tme54YLX8vI/AAAAAAAAMFM/OD3619qm4nA/IMG_2014%252520copy_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="346" height="265" /></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-OV3QppcJgd4/Tme56Qw5TXI/AAAAAAAAMFQ/Km_GKFW0acE/s1600-h/IMG_2018%252520copy%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="" border="0" alt="" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-fbR7d9-z9JM/Tme57Zl8yhI/AAAAAAAAMFU/wVFh38h2mVc/IMG_2018%252520copy_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="327" height="251" /></a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-mIpAlJp0DDM/Tme586wRHyI/AAAAAAAAMFY/zK-HAHL8UG4/s1600-h/IMG_2020%252520copy%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="" border="0" alt="" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-L1rqKyTObzI/Tme59vWD7-I/AAAAAAAAMFc/Dt10YdQwgCI/IMG_2020%252520copy_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="321" height="246" /></a></p> <p align="left">We had a blast. Now I need to figure out a way to add these to a fun project…maybe jewelry? </p></blockquote> Lacie @ Creative Attemptshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11101179226388312136noreply@blogger.com3