Yay! All my exams are finished so no more revising!

And now I have a bit of spare time on my hands I thought I would get a little creative!

Here are my instructions on how to make some adorable bunting in 5 easy steps!

What You'll Need

Paper
Pencil
Ruler
Pins
Your chosen fabric(s)
Fabric scissors 
Thread
Sewing Machine
Iron
Ribbon or bias binding

Step 1:

 First you will need to cut out a template using paper or card. For the ones I made I decided on 11cm.

Step 2:

Then fold your first piece of fabric in half so that you will have two triangles from each fabric.
Have the right sides facing.

It's a little hard to tell with this fabric but it is right sides facing!

Pin the template to the open end and cut around it.

Repeat for however many triangles you wish to make.

Step 3:

Next you will need to set up your sewing machine, I decided to just use white thread as it would fit with all my materials and would save me having to keep changing the thread!

Use straight stitch to stitch around the edges of your triangles except the top. 

At this point you can cut the excess point off of the triangle to save the bottom being a bit chunky like mine are.

Step 4:

Now turn the triangles the right way round.

And iron them so that they stay all flat and pretty when you hang them up.

Step 5:

Okay, so now it's time to actually put the triangles onto the ribbon, thread or bias binding you are using.

Measure how much you will need according on where you are wanting to hang it.

Equally line out your triangles along the ribbon.

Then fold it in half and pin it in place.

You will then need to stitch this with your machine again to hold the triangles in place.

 And ta-dah! You have some beautiful bunting to brighten up your home!

I hope this post is helpful to any DIYers!! and if any of you make your own bunting I would love to see it!

- Amy Caitlin xo

NOTW 002 - Barry M Nail Art Pen

Wow I haven't done one of these posts since September!

So, I had an awful psychology exam yesterday and I needed to cheer myself up and what better way to do that then buying new nail varnishes?!

I got my hands on the new Barry M Nail Art Pen! And it's so much fun to use!  See for yourself below!

As some of you may know I have been trying to branch out from my obsession with Barry M nail varnishes so, after seeing it on Fleur De Force, I decided to give this Rimmel 60 second one a go! The colour is called 'Mind The Gap, Victoria'.

The main colour is a Barry M Gelly in the colour Kiwi. It is such a lush vibrant colour for the summertime and I love the feel that the Gelly's give!

A close up of the nail art.

Let me know if you like these sorts of posts in the comments below!

- Amy Caitlin xo

How To | Get Rid Of Spots Quickly!

Hi there!

Now, being a teen who struggles with spotty skin I know how it feels when one appears just when you don't want it or when they scar - it's pretty rubbish. And yes, there are face washes that work but not all of them really do anything, either that or it takes ages! So in my experience I have found a few solutions and tricks that also help!

The most important thing is to keep your face clean. I know I said that face washes don't work on their own but here are the few that I have used along side my other solutions.

 

I normally like to use my different solutions at night or late in the evening so that they can take their time to work and not have to be washed off ready for the day to start. The main solution I have come to use over the past few months is Sudocrem. A lot of people may only know to use this for baby's nappy rash, but I promise you that it is for acne too! Although, it doesn't completely clear your spots it does help to dry them up and lighten the skin for acne wounds, if you have naturally dry skin then I wouldn't recommend using this. Just apply a thin layer to your face and it'll soak in!

My next solution is face masks. You can get loads of different face masks for different purposes like exfoliating or sensitive skin. I like to use this mud mask by Avon and Montagne Jeunesse face masks, I also like to use Superdrug's own brand Superfruits mask as I find them just as good but cheaper!. Yes, it does make you look like a scary monster for a little while! But it is very relaxing to put the face mask on, run a bubble bath and just relax!

This solution may sound a bit weird but putting toothpaste on your spots can help majorly! It dries up spots nicely. I suggested it to my friend after she complained about her spots and now, a week later, her skin is so much clearer! However, something that we have both noticed is that it can really sting from the mint in the toothpaste but after a minute it calms down so it's worth riding the pain.

If you are one of the lucky ones who only get the odd spot now and again, I have found the solution: Freederm Fast Track Spot Gel. It's rapid action formula is designed to reduce redness in 3 hours! So if an unwanted spot appears before a big night out, just pop a thin layer of this gel on the spot and it will be literally invisible!

Finally, if you are like me and had a serious problem with picking spots when you were younger which has resulted in spot scars, there is something you can do to help reduce them without having to go to a dermatologist. Put lemon juice on them! Yes it sounds weird, but it works! You know you put lemon juice in your hair to make it lighter well I've found that the same effect works for my skin.

That's all for now, leave your own getting-rid-of-spots treatments in the comments! I'm really interested to know what you guys use!

- Amy Caitlin xo

P.S sorry for the bad lighting on the pictures.