We have a tradition of sorts around here. Each of us owns and often wears a wire ring or two that I've made out of wire. Something like these...
On occasion, I'm asked to make a few more for close friends of the family. The simple wire rose ring has been dubbed, the "family ring".
I'm not sure where I first found the design, though I'm certain it isn't uncommon. So, I thought I'd share with everyone how they can make they're own. Maybe start your own tradition!
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Here's a little video in which I show how to quickly make a wire rose ring. If you have any questions, private message me, or leave a comment below. And thanks for checking out the video!
Enjoy!
Materials used:
Artistic Wire--Gunmetal Color--20gauge
Graduated Wooden Ring Mandrel (for ring sizing)
Unmarked Wooden Ring Mandrel (for shaping)
Jewelry Wire Cutters
Flat-tipped Chain Nose Pliers
Round-tipped Chain Nose Pliers
These items can be found at craft stores, on Amazon.com and sometimes even at Walmart.
Recently, I did a video for a dramatic makeup look using my favorite black and red eyeshadows. That post here: http://spiritsuds.blogspot.com/2012/10/black-and-red-makeup-look.html
Right after I finished that video, I swiped it all off and put on a slightly more natural look~so I could run some errands without getting too much attention. haha! (O.o)
Since the camera was right there, I filmed the "natural look", too! Here it is...
Enjoy! (^.^)/
I decided to stick with a BB cream by Garnier in the light/medium color, instead of using a foundation. This particular BB cream gives my skin a moist dewy feel. It also contains a sunscreen and has a slight tint, though the coverage is light. It's perfect to use for a simple every day face, since it goes on smoothly without caking.
Now, I do use a lot of CoverGirl concealer in fair, because I have dark circles under my eyes and a bit of redness here and there. Also, the concealer gives a contouring effect.
To cut down on shine, I dusted lightly with CoverGirl Professional Loose Powder in translucent fair. It feels clean without the heaviness.
For my brows, I used a light taupe/brown color from the Coastal Scents 26 Shadow & Blush Palette. This just fills them in a bit.
Just a hint of color goes on the lid of the eye. I used the highlighting blush from the same Coastal Scents palette. The color is very pale and is in a matte finish. Subtle, but it brightens.
The crease has a darker brown color from the palette. I blended it out almost completely with a fluffy brush, since all I wanted was just a hint of a shadow.
An even darker brown shadow was used as a liner, again, from the same palette. I used a small flat rounded-tip brush for this.
I finished the eyes off with Maybelline's The Falsies (flared) Mascara in very black. Though in the video I think I said it was blackest black. Honestly, I think they look the same. I've used them both and can't tell. (^.-)
For the lips, I wanted to stay very neutral. Mostly, because it's more natural looking. But also, my lips are a bit uneven and thin. This helps to keep the focus off of them, I think. I used a Maybelline lip pencil in toast and topped it off with Maybelline lipstick in totally toffee.
Oh, I almost forgot the cheeks! This is important, since blushes can help a lot with contouring the face. To keep it simple, I decided to forgo the Coastal Scents 6 Contour and Blush Palette. It's my favorite contouring palette, but I use it more for dramatic looks. Instead, I decided to use the blushes in the 26 Shadow & Blush Palette. I chose the shade that is more brownish for contouring the hollows of the cheeks, temples, forehead and under the chin. Then for the apples of the cheek, I applied the more pinkish brown tone. I used the palest color to highlight my cheekbones.
You may have seen my previous posts about the free VoxBoxes I've received from Influenster and wondered what it's all about. Maybe this post will help explain what it is and why I like it so much!
First, to get the in-depth scoop or to get yourself started right away in the Influenster community, go to Influenster.com .
Now, here's my take.
Influenster is a place for those of us who like to try out the latest products, and some of the oldies, too, and share with the world what we like or don't like about them. You know, influence people! So, if an influenster likes something or not, they're sure to let you know, either by word of mouth, on Facebook, Twitter, or on just about any other social network. Also, Influenster is a great place to see what others are thinking about products. It's a community of trendsetters!
Influenster is also just a fun place! I find I'm making new friends within the Influenster community, which is just one of the many bonuses of signing up. Some of the other fun things to do include unlocking what they call "badges" and possibly being selected to receive free samples to try, so that you can share the 411 about them with others.
For example, here's a pic of what was in the first "VoxBox" I received:
Influenster Mom VoxBox 2012
And the second!
Influenster Naturals VoxBox 2012
Pretty neat, huh?
I tried all these products out and shared with everyone I know personally (and in the online world) what I really truly thought about them. I blogged about it, tweeted it, made a video unboxings. Oh, when I really like something, I make videos about them individually! Here's an example:
Pretty much, when you join Influenster.com , in order to receive the free samples, you need to agree to share your opinions and fill out surveys. Sounds easy enough. For me, it's actually lots of fun!
Alright, I've not been part of Influenster for very long, but even in the short time I've been with the program, I've seen some positive changes they've made to the website. So, if you were ever thinking of joining before, and were maybe turned off by the way the site was set up previously, you may love the new stuff they've got going on.
First of all, the site's appearance is greatly improved! It has a cleaner look. Navigating through it makes more sense and is just easier. It's also much easier to edit your profile.
One of the other new features is the point system they've set up. Now, you can earn points in addition to earning the badges. So you can challenge yourself and test how influential you really are and have some competition with other members of the community. Who wouldn't want to get "Expert Badges" or attain a super high "Influenster Score"! A fun game, to be sure.
In addition to all of that, for those of us who like to blog, vlog or just socialize on social networks, joining Influenster gives you a chance to fine-tune all those skills. And it helps us stay-at-home moms to stay connected with the rest of the world! :o)
Here, I sample the Shea Moisture Baby Bar Soap
from the Naturals VoxBox. Good Stuff!
Okay, I'm sure there are some other features Influenster.com has to offer that I may have forgotten to mention. So, what are you waiting for? Go check it out and see for yourself! And more importantly, have fun! (^.^)/
