It has been way too long since i last blogged.
I should try to blog more regularly but life gets the better of me.
New year's resolution: must work on getting the Etsy store up and running again. The exchange rate for the Australian dollar has been working it's magic.
I might even put some paper craft tutorials up. Don't know how bothered i'll be though. Guess we'll see =)
Saturday, January 1, 2011
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Morning tea with the gals!
Was so awesome today...i finally got my muchly awaited NYX haul, Colorblends contacts (in colours sterling grey & gemstone green) and my sister got her Forever 21 haul. I can't wait to try my new colour contacts! I have amethyst at the moment and i must say, it is so lovely =) Aside from that, my NYX haul include 12 Round lippie shades and 6 Round lip glosses - so beautiful! I am thinking about including some swatches of them. My second NYX haul should be arriving soon and i can't wait!!!
Had a morning tea get together with my friends today and had so much cake, biscotti, marshmallows, fondue and fruit salad! Was crazy! I should have taken a photo of all the food we had. I brought a portion of it home for my sister as she has a very sweet tooth ^^
Here's a pic of a green tea tiramisu cake from http://chezannies.blogspot.com/2007/01/green-tea-ramisu.html, that my friend attempted to make. I have to say, it was absolutely GODLY! I was so happy when i saw how simple it is to make coz i want to make one myself!
I was also ecstatic to know that my Sephora Color Play 5 in 1 palette arrived safe and undamaged to Norm's place. Since Sephora do not ship internationally and do not accept international credit cards, i made my purchase via Amazon (thank gawd for Amazon!) and had it delivered to Norm's. So when i get to California this coming July, i wont need to bring any eyeshadows or blush.
There were several great things drew me towards this palette. I have read so many reviews about make up from Sephora and i thought to myself, for $29.50 it is worth a try - especially for 50 eyeshadows, 5 blushes and 10 lip colours!
It comes in 5 detachable palettes included in the one kit and the colours are organised in corresponding tones which is ideal for noobie make up enthusiasts like myself, saving us the trouble of mismatching eyeshadow colours.
At first i was attracted to the 5 detachable palette idea. How awesome, the detached palette would easily fit into my handbag but i realise, how often does one really reapply their eyeshadow or blush while out and about.
I can't wait to use it!!!! There are soooooo many great reviews about the value and quality of this set.
Now i'm tempted to get Sephora's Warm Colorful Artist Palette. The reviews for this palette are pretty disappointing though. Most people said that the eyeshadow had chunky glitter in it and not suitable for work and more suitable for outtings. So i guess i won't be getting it unless it goes on sale =)
So excited about going to California...yay!
Have a great day everyone!
Had a morning tea get together with my friends today and had so much cake, biscotti, marshmallows, fondue and fruit salad! Was crazy! I should have taken a photo of all the food we had. I brought a portion of it home for my sister as she has a very sweet tooth ^^
Here's a pic of a green tea tiramisu cake from http://chezannies.blogspot.com/2007/01/green-tea-ramisu.html, that my friend attempted to make. I have to say, it was absolutely GODLY! I was so happy when i saw how simple it is to make coz i want to make one myself!
I was also ecstatic to know that my Sephora Color Play 5 in 1 palette arrived safe and undamaged to Norm's place. Since Sephora do not ship internationally and do not accept international credit cards, i made my purchase via Amazon (thank gawd for Amazon!) and had it delivered to Norm's. So when i get to California this coming July, i wont need to bring any eyeshadows or blush.
There were several great things drew me towards this palette. I have read so many reviews about make up from Sephora and i thought to myself, for $29.50 it is worth a try - especially for 50 eyeshadows, 5 blushes and 10 lip colours!
It comes in 5 detachable palettes included in the one kit and the colours are organised in corresponding tones which is ideal for noobie make up enthusiasts like myself, saving us the trouble of mismatching eyeshadow colours.
At first i was attracted to the 5 detachable palette idea. How awesome, the detached palette would easily fit into my handbag but i realise, how often does one really reapply their eyeshadow or blush while out and about.
I can't wait to use it!!!! There are soooooo many great reviews about the value and quality of this set.
Now i'm tempted to get Sephora's Warm Colorful Artist Palette. The reviews for this palette are pretty disappointing though. Most people said that the eyeshadow had chunky glitter in it and not suitable for work and more suitable for outtings. So i guess i won't be getting it unless it goes on sale =)
So excited about going to California...yay!
Have a great day everyone!
Sunday, May 2, 2010
It has been way too too long!
I have neglected my scrapbooking and blog for way too long! I cannot believe it has been a year since my last post =( Shame on me! I feel like i lost my creative mojo and that it was clouded by all the stress that uni has brought upon me. I must admit, it did pay off. So happy to have been able to maintain a distinction average since starting my forensics course =)
I must also confess my on and off addiction to World of Warcraft. For those who understand and know the WoW game, i managed to level and maintain 3 x level 80 toons!
I should be ultra nerdy and screenshot my toons - they're so very cute looking!
I now have an 80 pally, huntard and shamana!
I went shopping with my sister today and managed to blow so much money on a mother's day pressie for mum!
Life is awesome...
Hope to be filling my pages with tutes and scrapbooking creations soon!
I must also confess my on and off addiction to World of Warcraft. For those who understand and know the WoW game, i managed to level and maintain 3 x level 80 toons!
I should be ultra nerdy and screenshot my toons - they're so very cute looking!
I now have an 80 pally, huntard and shamana!
I went shopping with my sister today and managed to blow so much money on a mother's day pressie for mum!
Life is awesome...
Hope to be filling my pages with tutes and scrapbooking creations soon!
Saturday, April 4, 2009
The Winner is...
Hi all! I picked out a name from all transactions processed last month and here's how it went =)
And here are all the names:
All the names were folded:
And the lucky winner is...
Congrats Dorothy!
Your order and your prizes have already been sent =)
This month's promotion >>> Buy any 4 items and get the 5th item (of least value) for FREE!
During the Easter long weekend (10th-13th April inclusive), i will be offering 25% off ALL store items! This does not include postage, only store items =) My way of thanking you and wishing you all a happy Easter =P
So if you purchase four items during this time period, not only do you get the 5th item (of least value) for FREE, you get a whopping 25% off the 4 items.
Make your purchases and make payment via Paypal and the offers will be refunded as fit =)
This offer expires on the 13th April 2009.
And here are all the names:
All the names were folded:
And the lucky winner is...
Congrats Dorothy!
Your order and your prizes have already been sent =)
This month's promotion >>> Buy any 4 items and get the 5th item (of least value) for FREE!
During the Easter long weekend (10th-13th April inclusive), i will be offering 25% off ALL store items! This does not include postage, only store items =) My way of thanking you and wishing you all a happy Easter =P
So if you purchase four items during this time period, not only do you get the 5th item (of least value) for FREE, you get a whopping 25% off the 4 items.
Make your purchases and make payment via Paypal and the offers will be refunded as fit =)
This offer expires on the 13th April 2009.
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Easter Embellishment Packs
I started my Forensics course last week and boy, what a week it has been! My advanced standing application was sucessful so I won't have to do almost half of the course - woo hoo! Time saved AND money saved = extra woo hoo!
The campus is so far away from where i live so it takes a good 2-3 hour travel time by public transport =( Not to worry, i think this course will be worth it =P I had a pretty unsure and unorganised start but i think everything is now finally sorted with my timetable and enrolment so we're back on track.
Onto more scrappy news, I have added a few spring stock recently. The blossom fleurs are doing ok, i'll be adding more stock throughout the week. The majority of new stock to be added at the moment, will be tags.
The Easter sticker embellishment prizes (and their close-ups) are posted below:
They are cute and some are fabric, felt and glittery =) awwww kawaiiiii!
For your chance to win these 2 cute little packs, purchase any item or items from my Etsy store during March for your chance to be in the draw to win. I'll be placing names in a container and randomly select one name. Offer expires on the 31st March Etsy time and the winner will be selected and announced on the 1st April Etsy time.
The campus is so far away from where i live so it takes a good 2-3 hour travel time by public transport =( Not to worry, i think this course will be worth it =P I had a pretty unsure and unorganised start but i think everything is now finally sorted with my timetable and enrolment so we're back on track.
Onto more scrappy news, I have added a few spring stock recently. The blossom fleurs are doing ok, i'll be adding more stock throughout the week. The majority of new stock to be added at the moment, will be tags.
The Easter sticker embellishment prizes (and their close-ups) are posted below:
They are cute and some are fabric, felt and glittery =) awwww kawaiiiii!
For your chance to win these 2 cute little packs, purchase any item or items from my Etsy store during March for your chance to be in the draw to win. I'll be placing names in a container and randomly select one name. Offer expires on the 31st March Etsy time and the winner will be selected and announced on the 1st April Etsy time.
Friday, February 13, 2009
Early Valentine's <3
Today's the day that Coles Supermarkets will be donating all profits made on sales today to the bushfire appeal in Victoria. That surprised me that they would be willing to do that. So far i think the country has donated and raised about 60 million dollars. That's the aussie spirit!
A lot of stories have been told of tragedy as well as those of miracles. It is very disheartening to learn that most of the fires were deliberately lit.
Onto a different subject, my projects were published on the DCWV site on the 7th of February! I was so excited! I thought that they either didn't like my projects, didn't even bother looking at them or just simply forgot. Then i got an email from them =P woooo! You can find them in the 'idea gallery' link at www.dcwv.com. These were the projects published:
I have ordered some new stock of pearl rhinestones so i'll be working on listing them soon. I have some already and have been using them and i have to say, they are so beautiful! They add elegance to any project!! I used them on Norman's Valentine's card and it turned out great! In case you were wondering what it says, "My One & Only" in spanish. My darling is part Mexican and i know he'll love that it's in spanish =P
It's hard to believe that I'll be starting the forensics course soon...10 more days =( I've been having a lot of admin trouble with this university from day 1. I still am unable to register in my tutorials and my timetable still not sorted out - not looking forward to starting =(
Hope you all have a wonderful weekend! Happy (early) Valentine's!
~~Marianelly
A lot of stories have been told of tragedy as well as those of miracles. It is very disheartening to learn that most of the fires were deliberately lit.
Onto a different subject, my projects were published on the DCWV site on the 7th of February! I was so excited! I thought that they either didn't like my projects, didn't even bother looking at them or just simply forgot. Then i got an email from them =P woooo! You can find them in the 'idea gallery' link at www.dcwv.com. These were the projects published:
I have ordered some new stock of pearl rhinestones so i'll be working on listing them soon. I have some already and have been using them and i have to say, they are so beautiful! They add elegance to any project!! I used them on Norman's Valentine's card and it turned out great! In case you were wondering what it says, "My One & Only" in spanish. My darling is part Mexican and i know he'll love that it's in spanish =P
It's hard to believe that I'll be starting the forensics course soon...10 more days =( I've been having a lot of admin trouble with this university from day 1. I still am unable to register in my tutorials and my timetable still not sorted out - not looking forward to starting =(
Hope you all have a wonderful weekend! Happy (early) Valentine's!
~~Marianelly
Sunday, February 1, 2009
It's a small world
It's been agessssss since i've posted, i know *naughty naughty*
I can't believe my little vacation came and went so fast =( Only 6 weeks away but so much happened...
Overall, our trip was a success and i cannot wait to go back to California!!!!! i miss Norman a great deal =( I'm already planning to go back in June/July during end of semester break. Which reminds me, uni starts next month on the 23rd =( Time's going by so fast. My year off will finally come to an end and it will be back to hitting the books along with all the other things i already do =) It looks like it's going to be a busy year.
Scrapbooky wise, i haven't really been motivated to create anything new. I was taught how to use a loom by Norman's step mummy while i was visiting, so i have been making scarves and working on my crochetting skills hehe
i bought over a hundred bucks worth of scrapbooking supplies while i was there so i really should make the most of them =) Craft in America is absolute heaven. When Norman and i are more settled and we decide to live in the US for a short period of time, i think i'm going to be in pure craft bliss!
I'm going to leave you with some pix from Disneyland - it is truly the most magical place on earth!
This is a shot of the "It's a Small World" ride from the outside, very spectacular at night!!!
I can't believe my little vacation came and went so fast =( Only 6 weeks away but so much happened...
Overall, our trip was a success and i cannot wait to go back to California!!!!! i miss Norman a great deal =( I'm already planning to go back in June/July during end of semester break. Which reminds me, uni starts next month on the 23rd =( Time's going by so fast. My year off will finally come to an end and it will be back to hitting the books along with all the other things i already do =) It looks like it's going to be a busy year.
Scrapbooky wise, i haven't really been motivated to create anything new. I was taught how to use a loom by Norman's step mummy while i was visiting, so i have been making scarves and working on my crochetting skills hehe
i bought over a hundred bucks worth of scrapbooking supplies while i was there so i really should make the most of them =) Craft in America is absolute heaven. When Norman and i are more settled and we decide to live in the US for a short period of time, i think i'm going to be in pure craft bliss!
I'm going to leave you with some pix from Disneyland - it is truly the most magical place on earth!
This is a shot of the "It's a Small World" ride from the outside, very spectacular at night!!!
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