DIY: Glitter Phone/tablet case or brush holder

I for some reason the other night decided to randomly rearrange my makeup storage. As I keep getting more storage my little box is getting crowded. With this being said I am going to do a makeup storage post for tomorrow. Also, I decorated my brush holder which is what is actually the DIY. I made my plain black IPad case into a glittery pink case with a K and I made my clear brush holder into a blue glittery brush holder.

You will need :
•Mod Podge. Some say Elmer's glue miked with water is the exact same although I never tried it.
•Jar/phone case. I used a old candle jar for my bobby pin holder and a jar from the dollar tree for my brushes. My iPad case I got when I fist got my iPad from game stop for $5.
• Glitter. Mine is from Walmart and it came with all different colors for $7 however I would just look for $1 glitter from the dollar store.
• Paint Brush.
• Clear adhesive.
Optional: If using your initial you will need a letter. I printed one and cut it out and taped it with double sided tape.

If doing initial tape it down where you would like it now before you use mod Podge.
1) Dip your paint brush in the Mod Podge and 'paint' it all over your case or jar.
2) Sprinkle glitter all over it.
3) Tap the case or jar and get all the extra glitter off.
4) Let Dry.
5) Carefully pull up letter and there will be your outline. Now put mod Podge where there is no glitter for you letter. Use a small brush. Then sprinkle what other color of glitter you have.
6) Let everything dry and then spray with adhesive.

DIY: Painted Tip Makeup Brushes

I found this a long time ago and did it to all my brushes. Well since then I have collected a few more so today I decided to paint the tips of them. I like doing this because it tells my brushes apart from other peoples and it is cute.

You will need:
•tape •nail polish •a makeup brush • a folded piece of paper to lay your parishes on or a folded wash cloth.

Take your makeup brush and put a piece of tape about half an inch down the brush. TIP: if you fold one of the ends of tape where it wont stick it will make removing it easier.

Now start painting your brush I go in an upward motion and do the very top part last.

Put your brush on the paper so the end is not touching anything. Let dry. Now look and see if your brush needs a second coat. My black brushes need 2 coats as my white didn't. If they don't need another coat peel the tape off. Remember that some of the paint may come up! The lines also will not be perfect. If they need another coat paint and let dry then peel the tape off. TaDa now you're finished and have amazing beautiful brushes. Hope you enjoyed my DIY post.
Love Kurstin

Tippy Tuesday: Cardigan

 How to make a cardigan for under $5. This is more of a how to post. All you do is buy 100% cotton shirt and cut it right down the middle. The cotton makes the ends fold it causing where you cut not to be noticeable. They Are cute and inexpensive!

Let me know if you try it.

DIY: Pore Strips

 Hey fashionistas, hope you enjoyed your weekend. Today I an going to show you how to make biore pore strips without the price. I have always had blackheads on my nose which I absolutely hate them! They are gross but, no matter what I do they appear. A few years ago I found Biore pore strips that I fell in love with but, not the price. I found a website 2 days ago showing you how to make them yourself so I thought I would share it with you today.

1. Measure 1 Tablespoon of unflavored gelatin into a disposable container {if you put say, green jell-o on your face, there might be trouble}

2.Add 1-2 Tablespoons of milk into the gelatin

3. Until it looks like this

4.Mix it up, and be quick about it, until you get a chunky consistency. Add more milk if you’re uncomfortable with the amount of chunk.

5.Microwave the gelatin for about 10-15 seconds. It will get creamier in the microwave. Stir that around and start applying it IMMEDIATELY to your nose. This stuff hardens up fast so you’ve got to act fast.

6.Wait 15 minutes or until completely dry. It will peel off just like a strip.

If you can see it is starting to flake off which means it is ready to peel.

**•NOTE: I did apply it all over my face and it hurt to peel it off my cheeks. Be careful if you use it as a face mask. To start I would do just your nose!!!•**

Let me know if you try it.

♥K

DIY: Face Masks

One ingredient
 1. Honey. Use a cloth damp with warm water and pat skin to open pores. Smear honey onto skin and leave on for 15 to 30 minutes. Rinse off with warm water, and pat skin dry with cloth damp with cold water to close pores.
2. Raw egg yolk. Spread on face and neck and leave on skin for 30 minutes. Rinse with cool water.

3. Raw egg white. Beat egg white until frothy and spread on face. Wait until it dries and rinse off with warm water.

4. Grapes. Cut one grape in half and rub lightly all over face.

5. Banana. Mash one overripe banana and spread onto face. Rinse off after 15 to 30 minutes with warm water.

 6. Plain yogurt. Apply on face after cleansing and leave on for 15 – 20 minutes.

7. Apple cider vinegar. Dilute apple cider vinegar with two parts water and apply over face with a cotton ball as a toner after washing face every day and every night.
 8. Olive oil. Dab on lips at bedtime if chapped or leave on face overnight.
9. Avocado. Mash avocado, leave on skin for ten minutes.

10. Baking soda. Use as exfoliant for face by adding to your regular cleanser.

11. Milk. Seriously? Yes, seriously. Swab on face with cotton ball, leave on until your skin feels tight. Rinse off with warm water. Your skin will feel super-soft afterwards.
More than one ingredient
1. For Dry Skin You will need: 2 oz/60g ripe avocado flesh 1 oz/25g orange juice 1 tsp/5g pure acacia honey 1 tsp/5g molasses 5 drops chamomile essential oil Put all the ingredients in a blender, or mash by hand in a bowl. Add extra orange juice if the mixture is too thick. Use your fingers to spread the mask over your face and neck and leave it on for at least 30 minutes, preferably longer, before removing. Use a warm flannel to rinse off the mask - this will help gently exfoliate skin as well as clean your face. This mask will keep for a day or two in the fridge if you don't use it all.
2.For Sensitive Skin, Honey face mask. Warm a small pot of honey in a bowl over some hot water, then test a small amount on your hand to make sure it's not too hot. When warm, apply the honey generously over your entire face. Leave the mask on for 15 minutes. Rinse thoroughly with warm, then cool water. For 3.Oily Skin, Egg White Mask You will need : 1 egg white 6 drops witch hazel 6 drops lemon juice Whisk the egg white until it's stiff, and then add the remaining ingredients. Gently apply the mixture to your face, avoiding your eyes. Leave to dry for 15 minutes or so. Rinse well with warm water.
4. For Tired Skin You will need : 6oz plain yoghurt ¼oz finely-crushed almonds 2tsp beeswax or honey 2tsp wheatgerm oil Mix all the ingredients into a smooth paste. Apply and massage into skin. Keep the mask on for 20 minutes.
5. Some More Suggestions For Blemishes : 1 Tomato, ripe, chopped 1 tsp Lemon juice 1 Tablespoon of instant style oatmeal or old-fashioned rolled oats Blend everything until just combined. Apply to skin, making sure the mixture is thick enough to stay on blemished areas: cheeks, forehead, or chin. If necessary, add a bit more oatmeal to thicken the mask. Leave it on for 10 minutes, then scrub it off with a clean washcloth dipped in warm water.
6.Skin Freshener 2 cups boiling water 1 tablet vitamin C Lemon peel (zest) from 2 lemons Dissolve the vitamin in water. In a glass bowl put the lemon zest and pour the water over them. Let it sit over night. Remove the zest and put in a spray bottle. You can use any type of citrus peel.
7.Skin Tightener 1 Peach, ripe, peeled, pitted 1 Egg white Whip the peach and egg white together in a blender until smooth. Gently pat the mixture all over your face. Relax for 30 minutes, then rinse it off with cool water.