Handmade Envelopes

Remember this video I posted on making envelopes?

Well, I made 15 envelopes the other day while watching T.V. It was so easy and fast to make. I mailed out 5 envelopes to 3 people. I hope they like them. I made them all out of scrapbooking paper.

Also, remember this bookmark? Well, I made another one because the first one I mailed out did not make it to the person I mailed it to. The mail goblins must have taken it in route to Canada.

I made it a little different this time around. This time I used heart scrapbook paper as the back of the bookmark and I used purple ribbon instead of a bead. I mailed it out on Saturday and hope this one makes it to its new home.

Ciao! xoxo

~Dissolved Girl

Crafty Weekend

On Saturday while Mr. P was at work, I spent my morning singing at the top of my lungs to Michael Jackson's Dangerous CD and sewing my life away making this:

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I made this bag for my partner on Swab-Bot for the "Make me a Handmade Tote Swap". I had so much fun making it and loved how it turned out, that I signed up for another handmade tote swap.

After that it was off to make a "Handmade Bookmark". My partner loves Hello Kitty. So I only thought it appropriate to make her a Hello Kitty bookmark. I added silver embossed stars, then I reinforced the bookmark by adding as a backing a pretty cloud scrap booking paper. To protect the bookmark since it was made from card stock, I put it in a plastic holder. I used a star shaped hole puncher to add a hole to the top of the plastic holder, got some pretty blue jewelry thread, added a pretty pink bead and hung it from the hole.

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These final 2 packages also went off to new homes. I was so excited that I forgot to take pictures of what I put in them.

I mailed off everything today. I am pretty sure the bag and the last two envelopes will get to their new homes quickly. The bookmark I am not so sure how long it will take to arrive to it's new home, since it is going to Canada. I just hope they all liked what I sent. I put a lot of thought and love into everything.

Today, I also received quiet a bit of mail. But like a little kid, I was too excited and started playing with everything I got and forgot to take pictures. But I did snap a quick picture of a postcard that I received so that I can show Mr. P, since it never made it home because as soon as I saw it I posted it on my bulletin board in my office. It was a huge hit with the people in my office.

Isn't it funny?
He really does look like he is saying hi! It had me cracking up for a good hour!

I had such a great and relaxing weekend. It was just what I needed after such a rough week. I was sad for it to come to such a quick end.

How was your weekend?

Ciao!! xoxo

~Dissolved Girl

Busy Fun Day

Woke up very early to go see the Cherry Blossoms today, but of course it was not possible because they were having some race that had a bunch of roads closed and when we finally made it downtown it was impossible to find parking. Mr. P feeling the force in the atmosphere changing (I was starting to get aggravated) decided that it was best we go home. I could not agree with him more. I did get to take a couple of picture's of the Cherry Blossoms, you can see them on my previous post.

Once we got home I set to work making jewelry. First I fixed the Hello Kitty earrings. I decided not to go with the lever-backs but I did change the earwire to better ones. I did change the jump ring to a smaller one. I also made a Hello Kitty bracelet.



These next earrings were ordered by a lady in the building where I work. They are silver with turquoise beads.


Then I went on to do the following necklace and earring set. Mixture of turquoise beads and black glass beads.



Last but not least is my baby blue Swarovski Crystal, Czech beads and Faux baby blue pearl earrings. I am making a necklace to go with it but I am not done with it.


Aside from jewelry making, Mr. P and I decided to take advantage of the beautiful day and have a small cook out. So we went out to buy a few things. When we got to the grocery store we parked next to this:

Do you see what is wrong with that picture? The person is parked in the sectioned off area where you return your shopping carts to once you are done with them. Mr.P and I had a huge laugh over it. I wonder what went threw the mind of the guy in charge of bringing in the shopping carts to the store when he saw this?

Well, that is all I have for today. Sorry for the crappy jewelry picture's but I really wanted to show you guys and see what you all thought. The better picture's will be up on my jewelry blog in the next day or so.

How was everyones weekend?

Ciao! xoxo

~ Dissolved Girl

P.S: Did any of you see the Fast & Furious movie this weekend? If you have not I suggest you wait for it on DVD, it was alright but not worth going to the theater and spending $12 a person to see it.

Saturday Morning Crafting

I woke up this morning and Mr. P was not home so I decided that while I waited for him to get back I would do a little crafting.

I made these earrings:




Hello Kitty and Pink Swarovski Crystal earrings. I was very happy with how they turned out. The only thing I want to change are the findings. I am going to change the earwire to lever-backs and also the jump ring to a smaller one. Once I change those two things I will post updated picture's. I also have the Hello Kitty in other colors, once I make them I will post them in my jewelry blog.

So what do you think?

Ciao! xoxo

~Dissolved Girl

What's In your Purse?

Here is mine:

Purse of the week:


The Goods:

Wallet, Building access cards with business cards, Note pad, Pen, Make-up case, Exedrine, ipod, cough drops, house and car keys, work keys, work phone, blackberry, hair clip and chapstick

The make-up case:

comb, hand lotion, hand sanitizer, gum, drops for contacts, perfume, glass cleaner cloth (for sunglasses, camera lense, and reading glasses), Nars lipgloss in Orgasm, and recently added my Hello Kitty compact.

Not pictured because I was using it, my trusty camera, I never leave home with out it.

Until next time, Ciao!! xoxo

~ Dissolved Girl

M.A.C + Hello Kitty = Dominatrix Kitty

You guys get two posts from me tonight. I am making up for lost time. I missed you all.

Have you guys seen the M.A.C Cosmetics promo for Hello Kitty?



I will never look at Hello Kitty the same ever again!! hehehehe...

Enjoy!

Until next time, Ciao! xoxoxo

~Dissolved Girl

Hello Kitty Nails

I know it has been a while since I blogged but I am working on another blog that will be up soon. I will still keep this one for my regular rambling sessions but the other one will be to showcase some of my work. Once it is ready I will update this one and let you all know my new blogging home. Now that we have that out of the way, on to some fun stuff.

The Hello Kitty collection for MAC Cosmetics is out and of course I had to run out to the store and check it out. So with the boyfriend in hand we headed to the M.A.C store at Pentagon City, tracked down my favorite make-up artist Christian and started testing out the products. I must say after looking at everything I was not as excited with the collection as I thought I would be. I adored the nail polishes and I really liked the Too Dolly eyeshadow palette so that is all I got. Which at the end of the day it is a great thing because then that means more money for other collections.

Anyway, as soon as I got home with the help of the darling boyfriend we set to work on doing my nails. I must say I was really happy with the out come (thanks babe!!) and I look forward to trying other combinations with the polishes.

I would love to hear what you all thought of this collection. Was it all you hoped for? or did it leave you wanting more?



Look out for my next post about my new blog. Till next time....

Ciao!! xoxoxo

~Dissolved Girl

M.A.C + Hello Kitty? Please, Please say it is so..

I think I will die and go to heaven if this really happens. I will definitely keep my eyes and ears open for all news regarding this possible collaboration.

Read the full Article below from New York Magazine Online:

http://nymag.com/daily/fashion/2008/08/is_mac_releasing_a_hello_kitty.html

12 Things I LOVE

Every girl has things that they cannot live without. It could be a pet, make-up, a purse, bag, anything. Today while I was bored at work I decided to write my own list. So in no particular order, since when I tried to list them by importance I noticed that they all fall as my number 1 must have. LOL.

1) M.A.C's Plush Lash Mascara: My lashes have never looked so full and long till I started using this stuff. It is FABULOUS!
2) Burt's Bees Beeswax Lip Balm: I LOVE, LOVE this stuff. I normally hate minty stuff but once I put this on my lips it makes them feel so good I just want to keep applying more and more till there is no more. Is like a little piece of heaven applied to your lips, especially in the winter when they are chapped and dry from the cold.
3) Hello Kitty Warhol bag: I love this bag. It holds all my junk and it is cute and stylish.
4) Ipod: I am a music junkie. I have over 7 thousand songs and counting.
5) Russian Red M.A.C lipstick: I love the color red and I adore this color.
6) Urban Decay 24/7 Glide on Pencils: Yes, I am a MAC girl. I love there stuff but these pencils by Urban Decay are the best. They glide on smoothly and once you put them on it stays on all day and looking fresh too.
7) Adiddas Superstar sneakers: Not only are they stylish and totally describes me they are mad comfy and look great with everything even a dress!!
8) T-mobile Slide: I do not really like to talk on the phone much but man I can text all day. LOL
9) Canon Powershot camera: I do not leave home with out my camera. It is small and fits easily in my pocket or purse. You never know when you will need a camera.
10) My laptop: How else am I going to blog?
11) My Silver hoops: I feel naked with out them.
12) Cosmedicine Honest Face Skin Tint & Treatment: Not only is it tinted, it is a light weight moisturizer and protects my skin from the sun. I love products that do more then one thing, less for me to carry! If that is not enough reason for you then note that this moisturizer only contains 3 ingredients and they are all good for your skin.

Well, that is it. My top twelve can't live with out things. What stuff can't you live with out?

Ciao!! xoxo