Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Frosted Glass Christmas Votives


I finally decided to try my hand at some spray frost....and I have to say, I'm liking everything but the fumes. This set of candle holders turned out just peachy and it was truly easy.....wanna try??

You'll Need:
Frosted Glass Spray (1 can)
Tall Glasses
Christmas Window Cling Decor
+ an *outdoor* place to spray

~Wash your glasses and let them dry. 
~Trim the pieces of plastic window vinyl to make the shapes that you want....and you don't have to stick to the designs that they made, trim out whatever you'd like!! I borrowed the saying "Let It Snow" and some random stars for snowflakes, but I trimmed out some Christmas trees as well.

~Stick the plastic where you want on the glass, smooth it down well so that all parts are firmly attached to the glasses, and bring it outside to spray it. 
~Following the directions on the can, make sure you are in a very breathable area and that there aren't any kiddos around, spray the glasses.
~I gave mine 4 spray applications, waiting in between to dry. 
~Once completely dry, peel off the stickers and......admire what you made. It's so darn cute!!

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Turtle Magazine for Preschoolers



It is so much fun for young children to get something in the mail....
why not get this magazine for a preschooler you know?? 


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CREO Care Review and Givewaway!!!!


I have to be honest. 
I sometimes buy the cheapest Suave that you ever did see in a grocery store. I have a hard time spending a lot of money on shampoo because they are usually all the same to me. I might just change my mind for this product. 

CREO Hair Care products don't contain any sulfates, silicons, petrochemicals, or oxides. They also protect against UVA/UVB rays. They are plant derived and 100% vegan / animal cruelty free. An interesting fact about CREO is that they are the only company out on the market that use germinated seed extracts (from Grape, Sunflower, and Red Clover seeds) and they call it CREOPLEX. 

The first time I used this product I was impressed. My hair gets really frizzy when the air is cold and dry and the shampoo and conditioner kept it totally under control. My hair felt silky but not heavy and oily, which is a major plus. At the end of the day, my hair was still in great shape!!

If you are interested in buying some product, CREO Care is currently offering a 25% discount and free shipping on any order of $50 or more "CREOHOLIDAYSPECIAL"

CREO was nice enough to offer a giveaway.... a CREO trilogy product of your choice.

This Giveaway end on December 10th, 2011 at 11:59pm EST

Here's how you enter (leave a comment for each type of entry):

Like CREO on FACEBOOK (mandatory)
Follow CREO on TWITTER
Follow Marvelously Messy on Google Friend Connect (left sidebar)
Leave a Comment on a different Post on my Blog (and tell me which one)


There is also a bigger giveaway with a value of $200 going on (Ends on December 18th, 2011).....

 
 CREO Care is a Hair & Skin Care company devoted to giving our customers the very best products for them and products that work. We have worked hard developing a product line that is, Sulfate Free, Contains Natural Fragrances, TEA Free, Oxide Free, Phthalate Free, Silicone Free, Animal Cruelty Free, DEA Free, Paraben Free, BPA Free, and best yet? Our products are made in the USA. We are working hard to bring you the very best of products and to say thank you we are offering our customers 25% off of their entire order with FREE Shipping on $25 or more, now through the end of the year. What a great savings to share with friends and family. We are also offering a Giveaway valued at over $200. The following items are included:
  • 10 ounce and 2 ounce Hair Cleanser
  • 10 ounce and 2 ounce Hair Conditioner
  • 12 ounce and 2 ounce Body Wash
  • 8.5 ounce and 2 ounce Hydrating Body Oil
  • 5 ounce and 2 ounce Foaming Facial Cleanser
  • 4 ounce Thereputic Hair Masque
  • 4 ounce Weightless Silicone Free Hair Shine Spray.
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Sunday, November 27, 2011

A Marvelous Mess #41 and Features!!!

I'll be flying back to New England today....word has it we've got some snow. Today California was Sunny and in the 80's. Yeehaw!! It's going to be amazing to switch climates so quickly. I am really looking forward to Christmas....


Speaking of Christmas, here are my fave's:

 Tray-Ding Up by Turtles and Tails. 

Homemade Christmas Cards by DIY Kinda Girl.

Pedestal Bowl from My Covered Bridge.

And, the project I'm going to feature on my sidebar is....


Crystal Vintage Saltshaker Ornaments from Mich L in LA. Love these. And, love her blog. Period. :-)

For those of you I featured in this post, don't forget to grab a featured button!!

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Saturday, November 26, 2011

Black Friday/Cyber Monday Deal- Freshwater Pearl Earrings!!



I don't think there is anything as classic and as understated as pearls. And, personally, I love pearls in combination with Holiday outfits. 

$5.99 plus free shipping?!?!?! Now that is a deal. 


Monday, November 21, 2011

Vintage Owl Pocket Watch

This watch is just about the cutest accessory I've ever laid eyes on. Adorable!!!



What a fricken deal. 
We all know in the craft blogging world that owls are totally cool. 
You should totally take advantage of this deal!!


Click HERE!!!!

Burlap Wine Cork Wreath


Getting into that holiday spirit around here!! This is a ruffled burlap and wine cork wreath (cause why can't you put those two things together, right?) for Christmas. Speaking of holidays.....if you are looking for some Thanksgiving Crafts, check out my collection HERE.

Fairly easy to make too. First off, drink lots of wine. Check. It's the holiday season, right? That shouldn't be a problem. 

Here's the entire list of essentials to make this wreath:
Heavy duty wire
Floral wire
Wooden Beads
Long strips of burlap
Wine Corks
Ribbon

For tools you'll need:
Small drill bit
Drill 
Hot Glue
Plyers

~Drill a small hole through the side of all the wine works, about 3/4 of the way down the cork. 
~Thread the wine works and the beads on the thick wire and, once full, shape it into a circle and use the pliers to twist the metal ends together. 
~Using hot glue, attach the ends of the longs strips of burlap together.
~ Accordion fold the burlap as you thread it onto the floral wire. 
~Shape the wire into a circle and tack the two wreaths together in a couple spots (on the backs of the wine cork) with some hot glue. 
~Use some ribbon to loop around the wreath, at what you would consider the top. You're done!!



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