Saturday, 26 May 2012

How to: Make an eye shadow palette...

I had a awful lot of random single eye shadows that weren't in palettes or boxes. I was going to throw them out but I thought "what a waste!" So I created a little palette of my own out of things I found in my house.

What you will need
  • A craft knife
  • Some glue (I recommend a strong glue because you need to stick things to plastic)
  • Some card (I used some from a shoe box so it already was black, you could paint it if you wanted)
  • Some single eye-shadows/blushes (depoted)
  • A DVD case (I used the box from my old sims game that broke)
  • A cheeky bit of patience

Step 1

First you want to cut any parts of the case that stick up using the craft knife. This is was a tad tricky because the plastic was quite thick. It took a while but I got there. Make sure you don't chop off the bit that holds it closed!

Step 2



Next you need to grab the card. I used some from a shoe box because it was already glossy and black. If you don't have a shoe box or card the right colour just paint it. You need to cut the card so it fits nice and snug into the case, one at each side.

Step 3

Depot all the eye shadows you want to put in your pallet.

Step 4

Arrange your eye shadows how you want them to be places in your palette on one of the card sides. Draw round them and then cut out the shapes with your craft knife.




Step 5

Glue in both sides of the card. I tried using prit stick first but this didn't stick the card to the plastic at all. Use a stronger glue or something designed for sticking things to plastic.



Step 6

Stick your eye shadows in arranging them how you like. I chose to put the colours that go well together.

Step 7

I took the paper from the outside of the game box and used bits of magazines to decorate it and to  make the words. You could decorate it however you wanted, funky paper or just a list of the colours inside its really up to you.

Step 8


Here I stuck the paper to the box using the same glue as before.


The finished thing!


This is that mine looked like when it was finished. I found some small mirrors in a cupboard so though i would stick them on the other half. I am really impressed with my little palette.

Let me know what you think!
Tatty bye,
 

Friday, 4 May 2012

A cheeky bit of e.l.f.

As I was browsing the interwebs drooling over all the makeup and clothes I can't afford (when I should have been doing revision) i spotted that elf was giving free delivery over the weekend. As much as I love their lovely products, I hate paying for delivery, for anything, ever even if it means i have to spend more. I have really been wanting some new makeup brushes so I thought I would have a peek at what elf had. Lots of things were sold out (how rude of the sneeky people before me) however, I did manage to find a few little things i wanted.

Have a gander at these:

''Blending Eye Brush' - £1.50


'Defining Eye Brush' - £1.50

Both these brushes shed quite a bit but after I tweezed out all those pesky little bristles they do exactly what they should and for £1.50 each I really can't complain. They work fab together to create a smokey eye, the defining one to put colour in the crease and the blending one to well... blend.

'Powder Brush' - £3.50

This Brush is from the studio range and OMG I think i might be in love. i was a bit worried about this one after reading some reviews that said it was rough. I opened up the packet and felt it... It is sooooo soft! I just want to sit and stroke it all day. I have tried this brush with powder and liquid foundation. It works so well with both. Being a bit of a makeup noob to find a brush that gives my foundation a really nice finish with minimal effort is amazing. This one is a keeper.

And then I found the eyelashes....

'Dramatic Lash Kit' - £1.50

'Individual Lash Kit' - £1.50

'Natural Lash Kit' - £1.50

I'm not a massive eyelash wearer as I have pretty good eyelashes naturally.The eyelash kits come with glue and are only£1.50 each, which meant I could buy them then not cry that it was a waste when I never actually get brave enough to wear them. The only lashes I have actually worn are the individuals.  They are so subtle yet they enhance my eyelashes perfectly. Really worth a £1.50 splurge. I tried on the natural lashes because I was skeptical to just how 'natural' they looked. I could tell i was wearing them however they did not look over the top at all. I am quite impressed.

Overall I'm pleased with my elf shopping experience! My order came quickly and everything was fine with the items i got. I would recommend elf to anyone especially if you are on a budget (like me). Check out their website here!

That is all for now,
Tatty Bye