FROM PENCIL TO PRINT

I have been plotting this print for about a year now and finally I have bought it to life! It was for my friend Becca’s 21^st, and I knew a year ago that I was going to make her a cute illustration for her room. She likes pink and cosmetics so I put two and two together. For this journey I thought I would take you along with me, from A to B, pencil to print. So this post is a nice little nosey into how I make an idea come to life!

Sunday Summary No. 13

August 17th - 23rd

“I can’t believe it’s not banter”

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The broken seal on the boats container. In four weeks it has gone around the globe.

Shirt I wore for an interview

Dissertation prep. 3^rd year is going to be interesting!

Painted my nails whist reading ‘Shady Characters’ – a new book buy

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5 Autumn Favourites

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The nights are getting darker and the leaves are falling to the ground, ah autumn. I do love this season, it is a shame it doesn't last too long. There is nothing more satisfying than feeling some crisp autumn air on your face as you leave the house. I have been using a mixture of skin and body products this season, so I thought I would share! 

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Tea Tree Water - LUSH

My skin has been playing up recently so something had to be done. Anything with tea tree seems to suit my skin and calms it down, and this does just that. I spritz it on my face after cleansing in the evening and let it absorb. In the mornings before I apply my make up I spray it onto a cotton pad and wipe away any left over make up from the night before, as well as calming any redness. I love LUSH skincare products, and you always know what you are putting on your face.

Hemp Hand Protector - The Body Shop

Due to the cold autumn winds my hands have been cracking and becoming fairly dry. I had heard good reviews about The Body Shop's "Hemp hand protector" so I decided to try it out for myself. I find that this is perfect and really helps soothe brittle skin. This product is also popular with males, and with my boyfriends hands feeling rough this will be perfect for him too. 

Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion - Clinique

I have always had dry skin around blemishes and red areas, but with the change in weather they have become more obvious. I picked up this little bottle of joy when I was back home and I would like to thank my past self for doing so. This works wonders when applied to dry areas just before you apply your make up, it stops those annoying dry spots which can ruin your hard crafted foundation efforts. I would definitely recommend investing in this stuff, as a little goes a long way! 

Nails "Domestic Goddess" - Topshop

This color just says 'Autumn'. You can't go wrong with a Topshop nail color; they dry quickly and last for a good amount of time at a decent price. I have been wearing this color for the past week and love it, its rather classy in a way. (Color of photo is a more vivid than in real life)

Sweet Mint Lip Balm - EOS

Dry hands, dry face and now dry lips! I have been using this EOS for the past 3 months and won't be turning to another lip balm any time soon. It provides a good amount of hydration without that slippery lip finish. I have been reaching for this a lot more often this season. 

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Simple Summery Flower Nails!

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I wanted to paint my nails but also didn't want to paint my nails, so I opted for a charming flower motif instead! It looks cute and is super easy to do at home...

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You will need: 

A clear top coat. 

Mine is by Beauty Buffet; its cheap and cheerful.

Two fairly opaque nail polishes.

I used 17's "Parma Violet" and "Bolt from the blue".

A dotting pen:

To make a dotting pen, simply get hold of a pencil that has an eraser built into the end. Stick the needle into the eraser and there you have it! The pencil makes the needle easier to handle. 

A palette. 

Any form of flat based receptacle will be fine!

(I tried out other colours as you can see)

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The Making:

(Sorry that there are no images) 

1. Apply one layer of your clear top coat and wait for it to go tacky.

2. Select the colour you desire to be the centre of the flower and pour some onto the palette.

3. Using your dotting tool, dab it into the colour on your palette and dot onto the centre (or anywhere you would like the flower) of your nail. 

4. Again, but with a different colour for the petals, pour the paint onto the palette.

5. Like before, dot the petals into place, and wait to dry.

6. Apply top coat to seal them in!

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Fin

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