DIY Glitter Candle Holder

You will need:

♥ Mod Podge
♥ Glitter (I used some GOSH nail glitter which I'd had for ages but never used)
♥ Candle/tealight holder (mine's a £1 job from Primark)
♥ Small bowl
♥ Paintbrush

Put some of the glitter into your small bowl...oooh, so pretty!



Squeeze some Mod Podge into the bowl and mix with the glitter.



Apply the glitter-glue mixture onto your holder using the paintbrush. You will have to place the holder onto a sheet of paper so you can get all around the holder. I also applied some of the mixture around the top of the holder. Allow to dry, then apply a second coat.



Part-way through making this, I remembered I had some blue glitter from a Crafty Creatives box so I decided to try a dip-dye/ombré look. I used the same method as before, but only applying the blue glitter-glue about half way up. I then finished with more of the greeny-blue glitter-glue, merging the two colours together.




You could also use this to store bits & bobs - such as make up brushes - and this DIY can be used on a whole load of other things! I'm thinking shoes next?

Nails - cupcake

Super girlie nails this weekend! I received some new nail art pens for Christmas [thanks Mum!] so decided to try some of them out.

Out of all the nail designs I've done, I've never, up until now, attempted a cupcake. Why the hell not!? I loooove cupcakes.



I chose Models Own Utopia as my base colour - my most used nail polish ever - I actually bought another bottle of it today as I'm running out and I really don't think I could live without it! It's such a versatile colour.
I drew the cupcake onto my ring finger, using a mixture of the nail art pens. I brushed on some Models Own Hot Stuff 'sprinkles' and my cupcake was complete! The rest of my nails were layered with Models Own Hot Stuff and Boogie Nights.

I hope you're having a lovely weekend. I'm planning to chill out this afternoon and read, before 'date night' with Ben tonight. ❤

Nails - Rose nail art decals

I just had to share these gorgeous pink rose nail art decals. I originally bought some for the lovely Fiona, who then instagrammed them on her nails - when I saw her photo I decided I needed some for myself!




They are so easy to apply. You cut them to size, place in water for around 30 seconds then slip the decal off the paper and apply to the nail. Once dry, apply a top coat.
I only tried it out on my 'ring finger', but if I'd have had more time I would have done the whole lot! I painted the rest of my nails with my new barry m glitter nail polish in Rose Quartz, which I layered over Models Own Utopia [favourite!].

I hope everyone is having a lovely weekend. Ben and I attempted some Christmas shopping yesterday. I say attempted - we only managed to get a couple of gifts. I got a few bits and bobs from Primark [hello cat onesie, you are amazing] and some goodies from Lush. Hoping to go out today and actually do some proper present shopping! That's if I succeed in dragging Ben out of bed. Happy Sunday :)

Nails - Technic Carnival

Just a quick little review on the OPI Rainbow Connection dupe, which I bought off ebay.



I applied the glitter polish over Sephora Metro Chic and Models Own Purple Mystique. I don't have OPI Rainbow Connection, but from the swatches I have seen online it seems like a pretty good dupe. I used two coats of it to achieve the amount of glitter seen here, but I can imagine it would look amazing with one or two more layers. The polish applies well and dries pretty quickly - I'm really impressed with this, especially for the price I paid for it.
I bought this from this seller for £2.99. I'm guessing the seller has realised how popular this nail polish is as they have upped the price to £6.99 - but I have found one cheaper here if you want to get your little mitts on it.

Nails - glitter tips

I've been signed off work with a bad back. I had back pain a couple of weeks ago, but ignored it and it seemed to go away on its own. But I was running on the tredmill at the gym the other day when I felt it 'go' again - got a doctors appointment on Friday [after a lot of hassle at work, my managers are so selfish!] and he signed me off straight away. Got some strong painkillers and have been advised to rest - NO GYM :( Must admit, I haven't been resting as much as I should, I'm the type of person who likes to be doing things. Still, my back is starting to feel better and it is nice to have the week off! And I get to have my nais painted all week!



For these nails I used Topshop Butterscotch Babe with Models Own Juicy Jules on the tips. I outlined the glitter tips with my blue Topshop nail art pen. I really like the contrast of the colours.



Need to dash off to the boyfriend's - he tells me he has 'treats', that'll make me go faster!