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I've Neglected My Blog These Past 2 Weeks...But I Was Getting Ready To Do A Show...Stay Tuned This Week Where I'll Pick Up Fashion Files Friday Again & Another Impulse Shop-0-Rama!!

Impulse Shop-0-Rama

This Post Is For All You Impulse Shoppers That Just Have To Have Something Inexpensive & Have To Have It Now!

Todays Impulse Shop-0-Rama Shop Is Embrace Bath & Body.
This Wonderful Bath & Body Shop Features So Many Awesome Things That Are Under $10....Perfect For All Those Gotta Have Something Now Urges.

A Few Of My Favs. Listed Above From Left 2 Right Are...The Soft Suds Whipped Lemon Soap In Lemon Cream Dream...Only $6.25!! Yummy, Yummy. Next Is The Striped Soapsicle Goats Milk Soap . How Cute Are These At Only $5.00. This Would Make A Perfect Gift For The Girl Who Has Everything. Next On My Favs. Are These Pink Cupcake Goats Milk Soap...Yes It Actually Smells Like A Cupcake!! So If Your On A Diet Hop In The Shower And Indulge Your Cravings With The Sweet Smells Of A Cupcake....I Want A Cupcake Already! And At Only $4.00 A Piece You Can Have 2 or 3 or....My Last Fav. Featured Here Is The Mint Therapy Lip Gloss Tin. Yummy Yummy!! This Stylish Slide Lip Gloss Container Is The Perfect Choice If You Like Peppermint. This One Will Have Your Lips Feeling Smooth & Shiny, While Making You Feel Minty Fresh At Only $3.25.

Check Out Embrace Bath & Body For More Awesome Pampering Product That You Can Afford To Indulge Those Impulses...

Check Me Out Next Wednesday For More Impulsive Shopping...

Studio Review

So the new-ish Studio by Sculpey Clay has been getting many mixed reviews from Polymer Clay artists. Some like it, some hate it, many just don't know much about it. Well I LOVE it and I'm here to tell you why.I use Studio By Sculpey Clay exclusively in the custom jewelry I make.In my opinion I have never used a greater product. This Clay has many features that I could have only dreamed about five years ago when I began working with clay. First of all, the finish of this clay is gorgeous. It has a matte finish that has a suede or cotton like feel to it after baked. I have never felt anything so wonderful. Secondly, the colors stay true while baking. How often have you bought a gorgeous color of clay, only to bake it, and it turns 4 shades darker? Yuck! Well this clay doesn't. What you see in the package is what you get. Another reason to love this clay is that the colors are soooo phenomenal. They come in 34 delicious colors, and FYI the glaze that studio makes isn't that goopy stuff that, if your lucky, will dry in 4-5 days.. nope it's thin, dries in minutes and doesn't flake, peel, or crack. Like I had said earlier this clay has been getting mixed reviews, and I think I know why. The texture of this product is so different from any other clay product. I think many users just don't know how to properly work with this clay. So here it comes my tips and tricks to be a successful Studio by Sculpey user.

1. For the most part this clay tends to be slightly softer than most others. Solution: I put mine in the fridge for a minute or so before using, and also before putting holes through my pieces. This firms the clay up some. Also, if you have been working with it for awhile before transfering it to another surface, put it back in the fridge. This also reduces 85% of finger prints on the piece. Sounds like a pain, but it's really not.

2. Ok so now your ready to bake and you've read the instructions on the package...Well forget what you just read. This is my formula for baking, and every piece I make is strong and durable, doesn't color change, and never bubbles. Ok set the toaster oven to 160 F., bake the clay for 6 min per 1/4 in., and walah! Beautiful. The package recommends you bake it at the standard 275 F for 15 min. per 1/4 inch. That's pretty standard but wrong. I swear the clay manufacturers must be baking on Mount Vesuvius ( you know higher temps at higher altitudes...anyway)

3. Alright time to sand...Basically use finer sand paper than you would have used for other clays, i.e if you would have started with a 400 wet dry begin with a 600 or 800. And be gentle, you don't need to pull out the big guns to get the job done. Also a little liquid soap for lubrication is recommended.

4. Now your as smooth as a babys butt, time to glaze. I only use the Studio by Sculpey glaze. It's super awesome. Very thin, dries in minutes, doesnt flake, crack or peel what more can I say.Lastly what i find great about this is the package size, 2.8 oz this seems to last a whole lot longer and it's packaged in little sections or nubs and this makes measuring the amount you use for mixing colors very helpful...Sure it's a little more expensive $2.99 for 2.8 oz...unless you get it from http://store.creative-wholesale.com/ then it's only $1.80.Well I've given you all my tips and tricks hope you find this useful and happy claying.

Fashion File 7.

Today's Fashion File Is All About Earthy Elegance.

The Orange Flowers Upcycled Vintage Scarf Top Is From Tangente. This One Of A Kind Halter Style Top Actually Used To Be A Scarf & Has Been Converted Into An Awesome One Of A Kind Top. The Paduak Wood Cuff Is From In Bloom Designs. This Exotic Wood Bangle Actually Started As A Piece Of Raw Lumber...Pretty Awesome...The Natural Red Color Of The Wood Perfectly Highlights The Dark Orange Of The Scarf. The Orange & Jade Aqua Cluster Earrings Are From Irene Machine. These Beautiful Earrings are Hung From Antique Copper Kidney Hook Earwires & Are The Perfect Finishing Touch To This Outfit, Highlighting Both The Orange & Green Shades Of The Top.

Now To Recap This Outfit We Took An Upcycled Halter Style Scarf Top & Paired It With Two Earthy Accessories That Highlight The Orange Detailing Of The Top. This Is A Great One Of A Kind Head 2 Toe Handmade Look.

This Outfit Is The Last Instalment Of The Fashion Files Until Friday Which Will Be Fashion File Friday From Now On....Each Week Highlighting A New Look For The Season.

Okay So It's Mothers Day & I'M Taking The Day Off...Fashion File 7. Will Be Posted On Monday...

Happy Mothers Day....

Fashion File 6.

Today's Fashion File Is Soo Wickedly Fun. The Theme Of This Look Is BOLD Patterns & Soft Feminine Colors.

The Retro Babydoll Tunic Dress Is From Jenclaire. This Beautiful Dress Is Perfectly Lightweight For This Summer & Features An Awesome Bold Floral Pattern With Light, Feminine Colors. The Vintage Coral Lily Post Earrings I've Paired With The Dress Are From Ben And Oliver. These Cute Little Earrings Perfectly Highlight The Pink Color In The Dress, While Not Competing With It. The Athena Ring From We Dream In Colour Mimics The Leaf Pattern Of The Dress, While Also Picking Up The Green & Blue Hues In It. This Delicate Cast Brass Leaf With Hand Worked Verdigris Is The Perfect Finishing Accessory.

To Recap This Outfit We Took A Lightweight Floral Patterned Dress In Feminine Colors & Paired It With Two Minimal Accessories That Match The Colors In This Dress. This Whole Outfit Will Only Run You 107.50 For A Wickedly Fun Head 2 Toe Look That Will Have You Wishing For Summer All Year Long.

Be Sure To Check Me Out Tomorrow For The Last In The Fashion Files Series...Well Until Friday..Which Is Now Fashion File Friday Where Every Week I Will Highlight A New Look.

Fashion File 5.

Today's Fashion File Is A Wonderful Addition To Any Girls Wardrobe. This Fun Feminine Look Centers Around Pantones Color Pick Of The Season Spring Crocus.

The Erica Dress From Leanimal Is A Wonderful Lightweight Cotton/Polly Blend Knit & Is A Gorgeous Color Lilac(Spring Crocus). This Awesome Spring Dress Is Perfect For Everyday Wear To Have You Feeling Fresh, Fun & Feminine. The Violets Are Blue Earrings Are From Mia Beads. These Simple, Yet Elegant Glass Flower Bead Earring Are The Perfect Accent To This Outfit. The Different Shades Of Purple Compliment The Dress, While The Turquoise In The Earrings Give It A Bit Of Added Interest. The Last Accessory To Go With This Look Is The Soft Rainbow Bracelet From Shonas' Bonuses Shop. This Beautiful Chunky Rainbow Fluorite Bracelet Is A Wonderful Finishing Touch. The Shades Of Purple Work Perfectly To Match, While The Translucence Of The Fluorite Give It A Light Airy Feeling.

Now To Recap This Outfit, We Put A Completely Feminine Dress In Lilac (Spring Crocus), One Of The Hottest Colors Of The Season & Paired It With Two Accessories In Different Shades Of Purple. This Whole Look Will Only Cost You $99.50 For A Completely Head 2 Toe Handmade Outfit. You Won't Be Caught Out Of The Fashion Loop This Season With This Look.

Be Sure To Check Me Out Tomorrow For Another Great Fashion File.

Fashion File 4.

Today's Fashion File Is A Softer More Feminine Look For The Season Highlighting Another Of Pantones Color Picks For This Season Pink Mist.

The Vivid Tank Is From The Devil May Wear. This Cream Tank With Pink Star burst Pattern Is Made From Satin & Soy, Is Lightweight & Perfect For Day Or Evening Wear. I've Paired It With A Hawaiian Hibiscus Pendant From Crazy Daisy Designs. This Hand cut Sterling Silver Pendant Is Strung From A Matching Pink Suede Cord & Is The Perfect Feminine Compliment To The Tank. The Last Accessory That I've Paired With This Outfit Is The Silver Solei Ring From Lunatic Art. This Sterling Silver Hammered Ring Is The Finishing Touch To The Whole Look Giving It A Bit Of Added Interest & Shine.

To Recap This Look We Took The Hot Color Of The Season Pink Mist, Which Was In The Tank As Well As A Detail In The Necklace & Went With Non Color Competing Silver Accessories. This Handmade Head 2 Toe Look Will Have You Looking Perfectly Feminine Hot For The Season, With Fashion Separates You Can Mix & Match Into Your Wardrobe.

Be Sure To Swing Back Tomorrow & All This Week For Another Great Fashion File.

Fashion File 3.

Today's Fashion File Is A Very Easy To Pull Off Look. Today I'm Focusing On Another Hot Color For The Season, Bright Navy Blue With A Bold Design, But As A Twist I Went With A Nautical Theme.

The Anchor Hoodie Tunic Dress Is From Venni Caprice. This Bright Blue Dress Is Perfect For Going Out On The Town, With Our Still Chilly Nights. It's Made From Lightweight Thermal Stretchy Fabric, So It Is For Fitting With Ties In The Back For Added Shaping. The Anchor Details Give This Look A Hip Nautical Feel, Perfect For Walking The Boardwalk At Night. The Necklace I've Paired With It Is From Luxe Charms. This Gorgeous Sterling Silver Whale Tail Necklace Plays Right Into Out Nautical Theme, & Compliments The Low Cut Neckline Of Our Dress Beautifully.

To Recap This Look We've Focused On A Bright Blue Nautical Themed Dress & Paired It With A Nautical Feeling Accessory. Doing A Theme Can Be Fun & Easy Without Looking Ridiculous If You Keep All Of Your Pieces Fresh, Young & Simple. This Whole Look Will Run You $113 For A Head To Toe Sheik Handmade Outfit That Will Be The Talk Of The Town.

Be Sure To Stop Back In Tomorrow For Another Great Fashion File.

Fashion File 2.

Today's Fashion File Highlights Pantones Color Pick Of The Season Cantaloupe, In A Slightly Darker Shade.

The Afternoon Tea Jacket Is From Robins Egg Pink Boutique. This Light Weight Jacket Is Made From 100% Cotton Joel Dewberry Fabric, & Is Perfect For Those Still Chilly Mornings & Nights. The Color & Pattern Of The Jacket Make A Bold Statement, While Still Being Elegant & Fun & Highlighting Another Trend Of The Season. I've Paired This Look With 2 Minimalistic Accessories, The First Being A Simple Necklace Called Peas And Carrots From My Lily Blossom. The Mango Jade Beads In This Necklace Coordinate Perfectly With The Color Of The Jacket While The Faceted Green Quartz Briolettes Give It A Pop Of Interest That Doesn't Overwhelm The Outfit. The Last Accessory I Paired With This Look Is A Sterling Silver Ginkgo Leaf Ring From ESDesigns By Elizabeth Scott. This Gorgeous Botanical Ring Is The Perfect Finishing Touch To This Look, Lending To It An Earthy Balance.

Now To Recap The Whole Design, We Paired A Lightweight Bold Patterned Jacket In A Hot Color For This Season With Two Simplistic Accessories. The Whole Look Will Cost You Only $108. Wow Head To Toe Handmade At An Affordable Price...Can't Go Wrong There.

Remember For This Season Don't Be Afraid To Go For Bold Color Choices & Patterns While Pairing It With Beautiful Simple Accessories.

Be Sure To Check Back The Rest Of The Week For 5 More Fashion Files For This Season.

Fashion File 1.

So Spring Is Here & Summer Is Racing In On It's Heels....Before You Know It Your Gonna Need To Bust Out All Those Tanks & Sundresses & Pack Away Those Sweaters. So You Go To Your Closet.....But Ahhh....Nothing To Wear?

No Problem, I Have You Covered. All This Week I Will Feature A Fashion File Per Day. A Complete Look That Will Have You Feeling Fresh, Fun & Fabulous For Spring & Summer.

I Have Compiled 7 Looks From Clothing To Accessories That Are All Handmade From My Fellow Fab Artists On Etsy. The Best Part...Every Look Is Under (or very close to) $100. Affordable Head 2 Toe Handmade.

These Looks Are Completely Fresh For This Season & Have Been Based Around The Current Spring/Summer 2008 Fashion Trends & Color Forecasts. So Without Further Ado I Present Fashion File 1.

This Outfit Is Based Around The Bright Colors & Bold Designs Trend I First Talked About In My Last Post. It Is Fun & Fresh For This Year.

The Orange Blooms Dress Is From Circular Accessories, It Is 100% Cotton, Lightweight & Perfect For Any Spring/Summer Occasions. Dress It Up Or Down, Either Way Your In Business. The Vintage Red Rose Ring Is From Pickle Gal123. This Bold Adjustable Ring Is The Perfect Compliment To This Look. Just Bright Enough To Draw Attention To Wherever You Might Want With A Bit Of Style & Class, Without Being Over The Top. The Last Accessory I've Paired With This Look Is The Silver Butterfly Wing Pendant From Simone Walsh. This Simple Silver Necklace Is The Perfect Finishing Touch To The Look. Understated & Elegant It Can Be Worn To A Casual Lunch With Friends Or Out On The Town!

Now To Recap You Have A Versatile Spring/Summer Outfit With Pieces To Mix & Match With Other Outfits & All Together It Only Costs $104.75. Wow, A Completely Handmade Look That Will Have Everyone Looking At You For A Way Affordable Price.

Be Sure To Check Back The Rest Of The Week For 6 More Cool Looks For This Season.

Spring Bling

Flowers, Fruit, & Fun....Jewelry Trends For Spring & Summer.

Bright Colors & BOLD Designs Are On The Fashion Forecast For This Spring & Summer.

Jewelry With A Light Airy Feeling, Perfect For Casual Days & Weekend Wear.

Color Trends For This Years Spring/Summer Season Have Seemingly Been Picked To Perfection. Pantone Inc., The Global Authority On Color & Provider Of Professional Color Standards For The Design Industries, Reports That Colors Such As Cantaloupe(Peachy Perfect), Spring Crocus(Lilac-ish), & Daiquiri Green(Yummy Soft Lime) To Name A Few Will Be Hot Colors Of The Season.

Bottom Line Is This Years Warm Weather Forecast Calls For Bright Feminine Color & Bold Minimalistic Styling.