5 Simple Make-Up Tricks For Full Lips So Easy Works For Everyone

1. Add some sugar to the cleanser you use on your face for a d-i-y lip scrub. Scrubbing lips in a circle pattern, not too hard, makes them smooth and stimulate puff.
2. Choose glossy over matte every time when it comes to lip color.
3. With a white, shimmery liner pencil outline just above the V of the cupid's bow. You will love the overflowing effect this gives to you lips. 
4. Line the length of the top lip line only with a nude pencil. This will make it disappear and give an appearance your lip goes on and on. And then fill in entire lips with the nude or a soft pink colored lip pencil.
5. Lighter colors reflect light and creates depth. Darker shades define a border

D-I-Y body scrub is created by mixing 2 parts baby oil with 1 part sugar.

*Did you know taking B vitamins strengthens fingernails.*

D-I-Y dandruff rinse can be made by mixing 1 part mouthwash with 9 parts water. 

Apply to scalp and leave on.

Not just a nail polish anymore. 

• It's a sealant to keep important information like directions from getting water damaged.
• Prevents rust from forming when applied to the bottom rim of metal cans stored around water.
• Mend a small tear in fabric screen. Even a small tear will give those pesky bugs a way in.
• Here's a cute idea that deserves repeating. Seal envelopes for party invitations, use party color.
• Chips or nicks easily disguised with the right color applied.
• Clear polish will create a barrier between jewelry metal and skin 

Found Any Good Websites Lately?

I recently discovered a web site that is a great resouce for jewelry makers.  You'll find free beading lessons, beading projects and beading tips.  They also have information on working with wire, as well as making hemp jewelry.  You aren't required to become a "member" to view information.   Bead Age  Check it out and let .me know what you found most useful.

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How Much Gold Is In Your Jewelry

US karats     Percent of Gold     Europe Fineness
24                    100%                    1000
22                    95.83%                  958
18                    75%                       750
15                    62.50%                  625
14                    58.33%                  583
10                    41.67%                  417
9                      37.50%                  375

a carat is about 0.2 grams or about .007 ounces

"Sterling" Silver is .925 fine.  In the US we simply mark it "sterling".  Europe marks sterling silver with a lion or  a leopard.  The lion is the hallmark for Birmingham, England.  Items made of sterling get more beautiful as they are used or worn.  With use, tiny scratches known as patina develop, giving the silver a warm, soft look.  Only gold and platinum are more durable than silver, so do not be afraid to wear it.

950 or "plat" on light silvery metal is platinum

Troy Weight     24 grains = one pennyweight

                        20 pennyweights = one ounce

                        12 ounces = one pound

Jewelry History

 

Georgian c1714 - 1830

*prepared by hand

*use of artificial substances began in this period such as:
  rhinestones & pastes (usually had foil backs) instead of diamonds
  pinch beck (copper & zinc alloy) instead of gold
  cut steel & marcasite instead of silver
*diamonds or subs were commonly rose cuts or flat


Victorian c1837-1901
*power-driven machines

*jewelry available for everyone, not just nobility

Image via Wikipedia*lucky charms symbols, hearts, flowers, birds, ivy, love knots, angels, babies, serpents

*jet, coral, human hair and seed pearls were all popular organic materials used
*mourning or memorial jewelry had been popular for decades prior to Victoria's ascension to the throne, upon the death of Prince Albert, the entire British empire was thrown into 40 years of enforced gloom
*cameos, tiaras, lavalieres

Arts and Crafts c1890-1914

 

Edwardian c1901-1914
*lace translated into platinm and diamonds - is the phrase used to describe Edwardian jewelry
*sometimes lost or forgotten, sandwiched between two great periods, that being Art Nouveau and Art Deco
*jewelry of high society
*diamonds and platinum were essential in the development of an Edwardian piece of jewelry
*among the finest jewelry ever made
*"Negligee" pendant - two drops of unequal length hanging from a single stone or a thin chain
*"sautior" a long necklace consisting of pearls or a fine chain ending in a tassel, was made popular during the period

Art Nouveau c1895-1915
*romantic "handcraft" movement
*influenced by Gothic Art Japanese Art 
 *dreamlike faces & figures, moons, moon like stones such as opals, pearls and moonstones
  vines, flowers, peacocks, dragonflies, orchids, lilies and ferns
*enameling & iridescence were popular
*materials used were tortoiseshell, copper, ivory, horn, carved glass & shells
*delicate filigree settings
*pastel colors

Art Deco c1920-1935
*log pendants, bangle bracelets, cocktail rings
*after WWI the style changed to geometric, bold, sophisticated & architectural designs
*curves replaced by straight lines with chunky angular simplicity
*also used circles, cones & cylinders
*influenced by Russian ballet, Expressionism, Egyptian and Aztec art
*falcons, vultures & scarab motifs
*lapis lazuli & carnelian
*revived in 1960's
*semiprecious stones & precious gems were used together

Retro c1935-1955

Contemporary c1945-present
*after WWII new fluid, sculptured look
*from beautiful to garish
*hollywood stars became the trendsetters
*from the mid 1930's until the late 1940's became bigger and bolder than ever before with gemstones well over 100 carats, aquamarine, citrine, topaz, and synthetics became ever more popular
*silk knots reintroduced
*precious metal, enamel, gemstones
*tailored styles in the 1950's and 60's
*button covers introduced in 1970's

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Gold & Silver marks on jewelry

Gold
K = Karat
KP = Karat Plumb (exact amount of gold)
K.P. = Karat Plate
GF = Gold Filled (heavy plating), usually has a fraction, i.e., 1/20 10K GF
GS = Gold Shell
HGE = Heavy Gold Electroplate
Decimal equivalents of karat ratings:
.375 = 9K (England and Canada)
.417 = 10K
.500 = 12K
.583 (.585) = 14K
.625 = 15K
.667 = 16K
.750 = 18K
.833 = 20K (Asia)
.917 = 22K (Asia)
.999 (1000) = 24K pure gold
Silver
925 (.925) = Sterling
925 NV = Nevada Silver, made in England(?)
835 (.835) = a lower quality of British Sterling Silver
Sterling
Taxco
MEXICO
STER
.999 Fine = Pure Silver
Platinum
Pt (atomic symbol)
Irid. Plat.
Pt 900
Pt 950
PLAT
Other
316L = High-grade Stainless Steel

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Q.What Type of Gold Chain Is It?

     I was just going to make a post about gold jewelry and how it is marked.  Instead of getting right to it, I decided to read what some fellow bloggers were up to.  I clicked on "next blog" in my navigation bar.  There it was.  The article said it all.  No sense in wasting my time.  Go to Lucky Girl Trading and find the answer you're looking for when it comes to knowing the gold content in a gold chain.
     Maybe I'll share some of the same kind of information on silver.

Jewelry Pendants and Adorable Scented Soaps

     It might sound like an odd combination but the way Janice, at Designs by Machado, presents them is certainly not odd at all.  Her products and prices are presented in a refreshing straight-forward style all her own.  Vivid pictures of every item neatly displayed with a brief comment underneath.
     I ordered this pendant from Janice recently and received it only 2 days later.  It arrived well intact and I could tell it had been prepared for shipping with TLC (tender-loving-care).
Included in my package was a very nice surprise.  It was a beautiful flower arrangement pin that I thought was quite charming and can't wait to wear.  Not so sure a free gift is always included in your order, but it was a nice surprise and it made me feel very special. 

Thank You Janice!

     Some new items have been added to her page and I've got my eye on this glass leaf pendant necklace.  It's only $2.00!  Unbelievable, don't you think?

     And the soaps are quite charming too.  I was thinking what a great addition these would make for the gift baskets I make for friends & family.  Not too mention a welcome addition to the bathroom with their pleasing scents.

 She's a sweet person and very easy to talk to.  You are invited to email her with any questions you might have and she promises to return a prompt reply.  Here's the link again.  Check it out.  I know you will be as delighted as I was to find elegance and charm in a world that does without. 

Fragrance Oil: Cucumber/Melon

Contains Glycerin and Coconut Oil
 
Approx. 2.3 oz
 

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