DIY : How To Make Christmas Bow Tree Decoration

Christmas is just around the corner!  You can already feel it in the air which reminds me of Christmas Season in the Philippines, the longest Christmas celebration in Asia. As the calendar hits September, you’ll start hearing Christmas songs everywhere, in the shopping malls, neighbors’ place and even when taking public transportation!  Filipino decorates more during yuletide season rather than in Halloween. Upcoming events, mall sales, office/school parties will start in no time, usually parties held during 2nd week of December. Plus the Misa de Gallo, a very important tradition to Filipinos =)

The countdown begins 32 days from now!

Last week, we started putting up Christmas decors at home and suddenly our creativity starts to ignite again!– we decided to make our very own version of Christmas Bow that I will share to you all.

Following are the materials that you'll need:

one Red Felt Paper

small Christmas bells, S$2 from Daiso

- gold metal string, a silver shiny ribbon, glue gun and scissor

Steps:

Lay the felt paper for cutting,

Fold and cut in half,

 

Then fold and cut again, this will be the height of your bow

sorry a bit blur...

Fold and cut it equally by 3, now you have both the height and width of your bow

  

Take one and line each sides with the silver ribbon, use glue gun

 Locate the middle by folding it in half (both horizontally and vertically). Mark it with a pencil.

Press and create a ribbon style. Pin the ribbon in place using the gold metal string

 Put in the mini bells to hide the string :)

 


  Finally, put in to your Christmas Tree!

 

Try it girls, it is very easy and inexpensive! With 1 red felt paper, you can make 12 medium-size Christmas Bows =) 

By the way, kudos to my husband  for this brilliant idea!

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NovaLash Eyelash Extension Review : Lolita New York (Singapore)

Eyelash Extension? they are applied by using one single false lash to one single real lash.

What is Novalash? “NovaLash extensions are an “instant pretty” for any woman who desires longer, fuller lashes. NovaLash extensions are meticulously applied lash by lash, bonded with award-winning medical-grade adhesives, by certified professional NovaLash stylists. They are weightless, wonderful and truly transformative.” - Sophy Merszei, CEO of NovaLash

This is my first time doing eyelash extension in Singapore and was lucky that I have bought this Novalash online deal at Groupon.com

Located @ Marina Square B1

A $89 value Novalash Eyelash Extensions by Lash Technician (total 60 lashes), which I purchase for only $38, more than 50% savings!

I would definitely be back next time to do it again with or without the Groupon voucher, maybe a Glamorous set, this consist of  >100 lashes, why not?

Slightly Down view =) after 1 hr

Normal View =)

Top View =) after 7 hrs, they are still comfy & intact haha

It took around an hour, the lady technician is very nice and her hands is very light. I feel very comfy lying there while she apply the extensions one-by-one. It is relaxing that I almost fell asleep =)

The adhesive glue smells, but that is normal for me. I think they mix it with an aromatherapy scent too, so it was really not that bad. You can only feel that thing they stick under your eye area, you know the white-ones to take care of your skin in case the adhesive or the lashes fell there.

Plus you are not required to removed your prescription lenses while doing this. That means that the ingredients they use are safe and tested not to irritate your eyes, which is very good!

If you haven't tried applying false eyelash, you might give it a try first before going to a salon for an eyelash extension. I think it is better to have that first-feel before you go out and ask someone for an eyelash extension, remember this is semi-permanent and might cause uneasiness or inconvenience. You don't want to end up wasting your money by asking the Lash Stylist to remove the extensions for you right away.

Taking care after the extension is the next thing you have to take note:

a. Do not go swimming for the next 2 days.
b. Do not use oil-based makeup remover.
c. If you still want to use mascara, do apply water based mascara only.
d. Be gentle with your lashes and do not rub your eyes.

To learn more, you can visit their website at www.lolitanewyork.com

 

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