Showing posts with label how-to. Show all posts
Showing posts with label how-to. Show all posts

Friday, November 1, 2013

Carolyn Braden: Nexcare Acne Patch

Why oh why am I just now using Nexcare Acne Patch?!

This product is a miracle for my skin. I (ug!!) still get pimples and recently had a skin disaster. My face seemed to think I was a 13 year old for about a month. It was mostly my fault due to trying some new face lotions and cleansers. Luckily the breakouts could be covered with my Makeup Forever Velvet Skin foundation and Bare Minerals. Covering up though was taking forever and rushing to school is not a great way to start my day. 

I did much searching online knowing there was something that would help and I found it. These patches help pimples heal without scabbing. They also have helped me get rid of a horrible painful red spot in 2 days or less. 

I order them on Amazon.com because unfortunately I can't find them at local stores. I need to buy stock in this product because if word spreads even more about them, they'll be purchased by every person who suffers from bumpy skin. 

I place a dot on a pimple at night and by morning, my spot is less red and much flatter. Everyone's skin is a little different so it may not be a miracle for you but it's worth a try. 

Monday, October 7, 2013

Carolyn Braden: How to Make and Use a Hot Glue Stencil

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5lFsveCkatA

Sunday, July 28, 2013

Carolyn Braden's TOIE: Make a Plain T Not So Plain

Carolyn Braden's TOIE: A Beaded Friendship Bracelet

Carolyn Braden's TOIE: Make a Felted Pom Pom Necklace

Carolyn Braden's Reclaimed Burberry Tee

I recently found a Burberry t-shirt in a Goodwill on Sanibel Island. It was a size large but only $7.00; a steal! I knew I could do something with it to make it fit. I cut and tied the sides (see my YouTube video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IS7-aB__Sg0 on how to do this), cut it into a v-neck and used scrap fabric to make it sleeveless. 

It's now a wearable tunic. I also made a bracelet out of more scrap fabric. My maine coon, Monica, is modeling the bracelet. 





Tuesday, July 2, 2013

Carolyn Braden's TOIE: Make A Plain Shirt Not So Plain

Here's my latest video: Make a plain t-shirt not so plain. This method can also be used for making a big shirt 
more fitted.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IS7-aB__Sg0

Monday, May 6, 2013

Carolyn Braden's Stylish Tip: Save $ With DIY Laundry Detergent



Here's my latest how-to video:

Make Your Own Laundry Detergent

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HdkPNcYwQJg&list=UUYDUYXfJ-3IZcTg4IeisXNg&index=1

Thursday, April 18, 2013

Jessica Alba: #ombre hair dream

Alba was my recent inspiration for hair. I love how her ombré hair blends so well. My stylist figured out a great technique to duplicate the look. He did it tonight and it looks beautiful. He teased my hair in layers, painted on the bleach and sealed each foil loosely. I wanted to steer clear of having a blunt edge where the colors meet and he met that goal. I'll post a pic of my hair soon.
My stylist, Gregory Noel, is located in Louisville, Kentucky.

Update: Here are some photos of my new style. These were taken very early yesterday morning before I went to school. I'll post some more on a day when I have time to style my hair a little more.













Monday, July 30, 2012

Carolyn Braden's Easy Hobby Lobby Earrings

Here's a two step project: Easy Earrings!
I purchased the pre-made "beads" at Hobby Lobby and turned them into fabulous peacock feather-esque earrings.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0_d22vhE7k

Carolyn Braden "A Lowe's Bracelet" An idea from Pinterest

I saw this bracelet on Pinterest and knew I had to make it. It comes from the website www.honestlywtf.com. She has the steps to make it on her site and my video gives you tips to make the creation a little easier. My tips come from my experience of being an art teacher. I figure if I have difficulty making something, I know my students will too. I am always trying to figure out easier solutions to making creative art projects.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ms7ZIq2It0A

Saturday, July 21, 2012

How to Make Pearl Drop Earrings!

Here's my how-to video on making pearl drop earrings.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUWBKck-Uhk

Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Carolyn Braden's Monogrammed Canvas Tote

Looking for a classy tote to haul your belongings around in? Here's an idea I saw in Woman's Day magazine. Their instructions weren't as clear as they should have been (my opinion) so I made a video on how to do it my way. I added a style element to the bag as well.