June Blog Schedule

 Hey Y'all!

June:

2nd Wed~ May Makeup Looks

4th Fri~ Summer plans?

6th Mon~ What sold at the Craft Show, & Store Update

8th Wed~ Hair cut ideas... help me decide!

10th Fri~ Get to Know Me ?? (176-200)

13th Mon~ Craft Products I DON'T Love

15th Wed~ Makeup Brush Clean Out & Organize (Share new haircut!)

17th Fri~ MY 40th BIRTHDAY PLANS!

20th Mon~ Giveaway Winner!

22nd Wed~ What's new in the Beauty World?

24th Fri~ It's officially summer!! What'd I get for my 40th B-Day. (Pictures!)

27th Mon~ Cricut Explore Air 2 vs Silhouette Cameo vs Sizzix Big Shot

29th Wed~ July Everyday Shelf

July:

1st Fri~ Blog Schedule

4th Mon~ Happy 4th! DT Leather How-To

6th Wed~ June Makeup Looks

8th Fri~ Get to Know Me (201- Finish)

11th Mon~ What I'm Working On!

13th Wed~ Makeup Collection & Declutter Pt 1

15th Fri~ What I'm Reading Right Now

18th Mon~ Online Store Plans

20th Wed~ Current Beauty Faves & Fails

22nd Fri~ ????????????????

25th Mon~ How-To ???

27th Wed~ Makeup Collection & Declutter Pt 2

29th Fri~ We met 22 yrs ago! Story Time.

August:

1st Mon~ Blog Schedule

Have a great day,

Craftin' Wife

Show Prep & Fun Friday!

Hey Y'all!

You've already seen most of the items I plan to take on Saturday either here on on social media. I plan on doing a similar set us as last time, here's a few blogs about the previous event I attended:

http://craftinwifescreations.blogspot.com/2022/04/change-of-plans.html

http://craftinwifescreations.blogspot.com/2022/04/no-blog-more-prep.html

http://craftinwifescreations.blogspot.com/2022/04/howd-craft-show-go.html

I did get a 10x10 tent from Academy Sports (in purple!), so I'm sure that'll make a world of difference in the shade/heat department. I also have some table cloths (teal, from Walmart), but won't mess with them if it's too windy.

I still have to make all the price tags, and I had plans for some Wood Signs, but that's not going to happen since we've been traveling Thursday & Friday.

Here's a few short videos of product:

Lastly the mess that is the craft room currently:

FUN FRIDAY!!

Have a great day,

Craftin' Wife

June Everyday Makeup Shelf, May Mini Review

Hey Y'all!

I can't believe it's that time again already! May is flying by.

Here's a reminder of what was on May's shelf:

http://craftinwifescreations.blogspot.com/2022/04/

Current Giveaway running:

https://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/78d2be803/?

My 40th BIRTHDAY Wish List:

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/V47OT9NO6RJD?ref_=wl_share

Now onto June Everyday Makeup Shelf~

I really enjoyed using the 9 pan ColourPop palettes, but wanted to try something different for June.

Overview of June's shelf!

This month I figured I'd try to use up the Ulta mascara from the holidays. I kept the Urban Decay brows, even though I don't love it. I just want to use it more before opening a new product.

Next I decided on a change with the nude lips, and switched out the Dose of Colors for these Ulta Beauty minis. These are glossier, so I'm wondering how different they'll be.

I've yet to use the L.A. Colors (Tea) Matcha Palette, or the I.B.Y. Beauty* Sunday Brunch. I'm excited to try them both! The Anastasia Lip Kit stays, I still wanna get more use out of it.

*Use code CraftinWife25 at checkout to save 25% off your order.

The Sun Bum stays, especially in the summer months. I've used all these blush, bronze, highlight products before, but I don't know if I've ever paired them together. I may end up pulling from the drawers here, I really didn't pick out many.

May Mini Review:

I'm excited I finally finished up several of these products. I've reviewed them all previously; Too Faced Mascara, Big Poppa Mascara, and the Shadowbox Eyeshadow Primer. 

I thought the Tom Ford was ok, I did my review for Influenster and then gifted it to my sister. She wore it once and said she likes it, but even on her (very pale) skin the colors in this quad were almost too similar to one another. It was nice to get such a luxury product, but this isn't a product I'd spend that kind of money on. 

I love colourpop for the cute factor, price, and quality. I enjoyed using these throughout the month. I just wish colourpop did higher quantity releases, less often.

Did you have a favorite product this month? Try something you hated? Let me know in the comments below!

Have a great day,

Craftin' Wife

What I'm Working On (Giveaway Announcement)

 Hey Y'all!

A lot of what I work on gets shared on TikTok and other social media before I do these once monthly blogs, so if you'd like you can check me out there!

Previous What I'm Working On blogs:

http://craftinwifescreations.blogspot.com/2022/04/change-of-plans.html

http://craftinwifescreations.blogspot.com/2022/03/what-im-working-on-crafty.html

http://craftinwifescreations.blogspot.com/2022/02/what-im-working-on-crafty.html

A few photos of newer stuff~

Color Changing Cup!

Door Sign for the craft room!

Tees!

Tie Dye!

Lastly is this design I've been working on for a giant wood round I plan to put in out living room. The plan is to color in each state we travel to. 

What have you been working on lately? Share in the comments below!

****GIVEAWAY DETAILS BELOW****

Enter Here:

http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/78d2be803/?

Details:

US Only at this time.

One winner.

Must be following at time of entry and when winners are chosen.

Must respond to winning email within 72hrs or a new winner will be chosen.

Prizes:

Tee Shirt of any size (up to 6X).

Mystery Item can be anything you've seen from the CWC shops, even items posted on social media, but not necessarily from the various shops.

$10 GC to be used via DM on any selling platform CWC uses. Can be used towards special orders of any item. 

Good Luck!

I'll leave the other follower options open, and will do a HUGE giveaway when ALL the goals are met:

FB 82/100

182/200

TikTok 50/50

Twitter 39/50

YouTube 44/50

Have a great day,

Craftin' Wife

My 40th Birthday Wish List!! (Giveaway Update, & Fun Friday!)

 Hey Y'all!

I can't believe my 40th Birthday is in a month (June 19th)!! 

I've separated my wish list into several sections: amazon, other, and non-materialistic birthday wishes.

Several of you asked me to do an amazon wish list, so here it is: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/V47OT9NO6RJD?ref_=wl_share

It's a lot of vinyl, craft supplies, and a few makeup and beauty items. Pretend shopping was fun, and I found a lot of new products that way, especially in the vinyl category. 

Other wish list items from other places~

Similar to this.

1) Hobby Lobby has several new vinyl products in their The Paper Studio line, including hot & cold color changing vinyl. I tried to find a link to the specific products, but couldn't find them online, however I've seem them in store already. (Pretty positive I could get this elsewhere cheaper {and it is on my amazon list as well}, but found it really cool that color changing vinyl is now available somewhere in store.)

2) More color changing cups, these are just so fun to do! (Walmart, is where I've found the best deal).

3) These two from the Colourpop Winnie the Pooh Collection:

https://colourpop.com/products/100-aker-wood-highlighter

https://colourpop.com/products/sweet-as-can-bee-pressed-powder-palette

I've been a Winnie the Pooh fan forever!

4) Gift Cards. Gas, food, groceries, stores, google play, etc. I'd be very happy with just about anything/anywhere.

5) Any/all of the I.B.Y. Beauty Boho Collection. It's so pretty!

Non-materialistic list~

1) Continued health! (And let's take a moment to celebrate 2 yrs NED!!! WooHoo!)

2) More research & awareness for gynecological cancers, specifically Endometrial.  (Do my part to spread awareness!)

3) Try a new recipe, at least twice a month. (Use the cookbooks I've been collecting, a vintage recipe night would be fun!)

4) Read more! Nonfiction & fiction both. (Setting a goal of 2 books a month for the rest of the year.)

5) Spend more money on experiences, and less on things this year!

Lastly, Y'all have done it!!!

The giveaway is happening! I'll post details on all social media platforms Monday, which will also give some time to reach another goal for a bigger giveaway. (The more goals met the bigger the giveaway!)

Currently~

https://linktr.ee/CraftinWife

FB 82/100

Instagram 181/200 ( I lost 2 followers here this week...)

*TikTok 50/50 WOOHOO!*

Twitter 39/50

YouTube 44/50

FUN FRIDAY:

Have a great day,

Craftin' Wife

Recent Empties

 Hey Y'all!

In this blog I share my recent empties. I forgot to take pics as most of them as they got tossed, but I do have one photo to share.

I'll start with the no photo bunch, unless I can no longer find the product (like the charcoal face wash from Dollar Tree):

1) Amika Shampoo~ I like all their products, and this was no exception. I would repurchase if needed, but I bulk buy products when on sale, so I have about 5 sets of shampoo & conditioner to work through first.

2) As I Am CoWash~ I loved this product when my hair was long & curly. It's currently neither, so it's no longer working for me. The smell was great though, and it worked well for that hair type.

3) Hair Food Conditioner~ The packaging has changed since I got mine, so I'm not 100% sure which one I was using. I used it the most when my hair was long and extra tangled, as well as on my virtually naked chemo scalp. It's finally empty, but it had been set aside a bit before I finished it off. I'd have to read up on the descriptions if I look to buy it in the future.

Photo!!

4) Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray~ This worked on my hair before, and works on it now too. I love the product, but can not see myself spending $50 USD for a full size. Anyone know of a less expensive comparable product? Please let me know!

5) Wet 'n Wild Brow-Sessive Brow Shaping Gel~ I really liked this, it worked well for getting my crazy brows to lay down. I also love that it's clear, I'm not a big fan of the colored gels with a spoolie wand. I have replaced this already with the Mega Clear Gel, and I'll try it next month. I'm currently using a colored one from Urban Decay in this month's everyday shelf. (It's okay.)

6) DT Makeup Remover Wipes~ I love these in a pinch, before washing my face, or on a lazy late night. I've already replaced them with a different one from Dollar Tree.

7) Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara~ Y'all know this isn't my favorite, but I have so many from all the holiday kits, and such, that it seems silly to buy mascara. I do believe I only have one, trial size, left!

8) Shadowbox Eyeshadow Primer~ I liked this, and it worked well. It took forever to get through, simply because I rarely use eyeshadow primer. I would use this again, but I have a few others to work through/test out first.

9) Wet 'n Wild Big Poppa Mascara~ I will eventually buy this again, but I have a few I need to at least try out first. Y'all know this is my absolute favorite drug store mascara.

What product(s) have you emptied lately? Share in the comments below!

Have a great day,

Craftin' Wife

Dollar Tree Craft Products (Update on DT Vinyl)

 Hey Y'all!

I've been loving the Dollar Tree's Crafters Square section, and they're always coming out with something new. (I hate the $3 and $5 sections, but that's another story.)

Here's a few of my favorites from each category:

Paint~

Pencil and Brush Holder- I like this for pens, markers, and brushes. I have a second one in my bathroom for dirty makeup brushes.

Paint Sponge Dabbers- These work especially well when stenciling.

Wood & Metal Crafts~

This is probably my second favorite section, after vinyl. I love all the sign making options.

Wood Vertical Wall Decor- I like the seasonal ones, but I prefer the "plain" wood to finish it in whatever theme I choose. These are so easy to paint, usually just one coat. They're thin so they can hang easily, just about anywhere.

House Shaped Writing Boards- I think these are cute for little menu boards, Wi-Fi password, etc.

Crafting Basics~

Y'all already know from this review: http://craftinwifescreations.blogspot.com/2022/04/dollar-treecrafters-square-cricut-items.html

I especially love that rotary cutter, and weeding tool.

Those are the main sections I shop, but the aisle is full of other supplies like yarn, stickers, beads, thread, etc.

The vinyl update:

I've used it a few more times, overall it does well with larger cuts. I didn't attempt anything intricate, as I was already warned in the FB Group that that was a no. Everything I've adhered it to seems to be holding up well, especially my Ott Light.

I would love to try the leather, but really don't want a whole case. My store(s) are slow to get items, so hopefully I'll see it soon.

 Have you checked out the Dollar Tree crafting section yet? What items are your favorites? Which were duds for you? Let me know in the comments below!

Have a great day,

Craftin' Wife

Fun Friday & What's New With Us!

 Hey Y'all!

I'm excited to see your answers to this weeks Fun Friday post:

I'd love to start heading west in my travels, I eventually want to see the "lower 48". The closest state I haven't been to is either MO, or MS.

What's new?

The giveaway is so close y'all! 

https://linktr.ee/CraftinWife

FB 81/100

Instagram 183/200

TikTok 47/50

Twitter 39/50

YouTube 44/50

I just had my check up and she is calling me officially 2 years N.E.D./ Cancer Free/Remission. I have graduated to quarterly checkups! YAY! 

I've been working on orders, and getting thigs ready for the next craft show May 28th. 

I didn't bother with blogging it but I did the seasonal flip with our clothing, and cleaned out the closet. I even found another bin of winter clothes, but that seemed like something Fall me gets to deal with. As it was it took me several hours. 

We are working on organizing the basement and re-doing the whole thing, as well as painting & redecorating the upstairs bath.

Hubby is busy with work, his eBay store, and his game (he is aiming for a June release on android, with iOS to follow). 

We've started making summer plans, but other than the concert in Columbus later this month nothing is concrete. 

My 40th Birthday is coming up June 19th, but I'll post more about that later.

Do you have summer plans yet? What are they? Let me know in the comments below!

Have a great day,

Craftin' Wife 

These Are A Few Of My Favorite Things... (Beauty)

 Hey Y'all!

I've broken this up into four categories; Makeup, Hair, Skin, & Nails! These are my current favorites in each category, most items are linked if still available.

Here's a link to the previous Favorites blog:

http://craftinwifescreations.blogspot.com/2022/01/current-favorites-fails-beauty.html

I do feel the same about all of these products.

My makeup collection (as of March 2022):

http://craftinwifescreations.blogspot.com/2022/03/my-makeup-collection-part-1-of-2.html

http://craftinwifescreations.blogspot.com/2022/03/my-makeup-collection-part-2-of-2.html

My Current Favorites~

Makeup:

Face- Flower Erase Everything Foundation in UF1. It's like a primer, but better. Like a foundation, but no shade matching required. Walmart says out of stock, and it's not available elsewhere. I was able to find it on the other beauty websites, and places like posh, mercari, etc.

Eyes-

Y'all already know. Wet 'n Wild Big Poppa Mascara is my #1 drug store mascara. It lifts, lengthens, darkens, and curls my lashes well. Plus it lasts all day!

Lips-

IF you've seen my collection you know I have a ton of lip products, and I constantly look at what's new. Here lately I've been really loving nude, and drift towards this formula & shade the most... Dose of Colors Liquid Matte Lipstick in Nude Mood. It's the perfect pinky nude for what I'm currently liking. It dries down nicely and isn't sticky, or slippery.

*It's the only pic the website would let me save.*

Travel Product-

I love I.B.Y. Beauty, and enjoy all the products from them I've tried. If you decide to shop the brand use code CraftinWife25 at checkout for 25% off! For travel I like the Carry On Face Palette. It has an eyeshadow palette side, and a face quad side featuring blush, bronzer, and highlight. I plan on taking this on our upcoming overnight trip, with the previously mentioned favorites, and that's it for makeup. (We're going to a concert.)

Hair~

I still haven't decided what I'm doing with my hair (grow, cut -medium, or short). Currently it's at a length where it will almost all go into a ponytail! Styling, and shampoo/conditioner wise I'm not really using anything new... I'm not sure what products I need now. It's less wavy and way way thicker than it used to be. Any of the thick haired people have suggestions? Please share in the comments below.

Currently I'm using  all the things (styling wise), until I find something I love.

Also, which style brush should I be using? HELP!

Skin~

Y'all Influenster has been spoiling me with luxury products and I'm loving them all! Currently I'm using Charlotte Tilbury  Charlotte's Magic Cream, and it's fantastic. My skin is more hydrated, brighter, and feels firmer after use. 

 Nails~

I just did a Nail Polish Collection blog, and rediscovered Fresh Paint Nail Lacquer. Apparently it's available at Five Below, but I don't recall where I got mine from (in the shade Honeydew) and they only appear to have one shade, sold out. So, it looks like I better enjoy that bottle, as it seems near impossible to find. I liked it because the color was vibrant and it held up for TWO WEEKS!

I couldn't find a picture online that wasn't from another persons blog, or pre 2018.

What are your current favorites? Please share below, or tag me in a social media post!

https://linktr.ee/CraftinWife

Have a great day,

Craftin' Wife

Giveaway update...

We're closest with TikTok at 46/50

FB 81/100

Instagram 183/200

Twitter 39/50

YT  39/50

Y'all I think I'll be hosting a giveaway very soon!

How-To, Layered Decal w/ Cricut

 Hey Y'all!

Today we're going to do a layered decal with image #M1A6B8FA from Cricut Design Space, which is Cricut's free design software.

There are several design programs, and if you'd like me to go over them in a future blog let me know in the comments below!

Supplies:

Cricut (I used my Explore One for this, I typically only use the Air 2 for stickers, or anything drawn, like tags for SMHC, etc.)

Green Standard Grip Cricut Mat (One came with my machine, but I've since had to replace them. The Air 2 came with a Light Grip Mat.)

Oracal651 Vinyl (Lavender, King Blue, Ice Blue, Turquoise, & Gold)

Transfer Tape (I've chosen a well used piece of Cricut Standard Grip Transfer Tape for this project.)

Envelope, mine is 5.25in x 5.25in.. but any blank will do just adjust your decal size accordingly.

Weeding Tool, my current favorite is from the Dollar Tree in the Crafter's Square section.

Scissors (Y'all know I love these fiskars!)

Scraper Tool  (I did use the DT one here, but really have no preference.)

Brayer (Not necessary, but it helps to adhere the vinyl to the mat. Mine is Speedball brand, and I picked it up at a yard sale for cheap.)

The Layering process begins at 7:41:

After I found the image I was going to use for today, I chose the vinyl colors I wanted to use from my larger scraps.

Next I began the cutting process with each color/layer.

Here's the image in colors closer to the ones I chose. I like to refer back to my screen for layering in the correct order, and for placement.

I choose to attach the like colors in Design Space, it does use up more vinyl, but it makes layering so much easier. (And I have plenty of vinyl!) I then weeded each color.

I laid it all out, and decided which order I should go in, from bottom to top.

As you can see in the video I start with the bird since it's the largest, and built up from there. I should have measured first, because when I got to the last layer the "Aloha" had to go at the bottom because I ran out of room. That's what I get for eyeballing it & rushing, lol. 

I used the image on screen as my guide, and decided to place the branch and beak next, because for me it looked like everything else built up and out from there.

I then layered the leaves, starting with the light blue, then the dark. The flower fit perfectly in the gap left for it.

I actually really like "Aloha" at the bottom as well, and was able to place it there with ease by not letting the transfer tape fall down. I did mumble an expiative to myself when I tore the A, but it's not even noticeable in the end.

I should note I used a very well loved piece of transfer tape, so it was just sticky enough to pick the vinyl up, but not so much as to stick to the paper envelope I was putting the decal on.

After the fact I did reposition that last dark blue leaf to sit in the proper spot and not so much under the flower petal.

What colors would you have picked? Let me know in the comments below!

Have a great day,

Craftin' Wife

200 Get To Know Me Questions (151-175) & Fun Friday!

 Hey Y'all!

Welcome to the next installment of the get to know me questions found here: https://www.womenshealthmag.com/life/a22500573/questions-to-ask-to-get-to-know-someone/

Previous parts:

https://craftinwifescreations.blogspot.com/2021/08/200-get-to-know-me-questions-1-25.html

https://craftinwifescreations.blogspot.com/2021/09/200-get-to-know-me-questions-26-75.html

https://craftinwifescreations.blogspot.com/2021/10/200-get-to-know-me-questions-51-75.html

https://craftinwifescreations.blogspot.com/2021/11/200-get-to-know-me-question-76-100.html

https://craftinwifescreations.blogspot.com/2022/02/200-get-to-know-me-questions-101-125.html

https://craftinwifescreations.blogspot.com/2022/04/200-get-to-know-me-questions-126-150.html

Let's see what today's questions are~

151. Do you believe in love at first sight? No. 

152. How do you show kindness to others? This is very situational, but in general a smile and a kind word goes a long way.

153. Do you believe in soulmates? Why or why not? Not really, I believe there's probably someone out there just as suited for you as your significant other. Not to say you aren't/can't be absolutely happy in this (current) relationship, but to say that each person only has 1 soulmate? That's just sad to me. What if you hate to travel, and your soulmate lives in the mountains of Peru... 

154. What do you look for in a friendship? Fun, loyal, honest, caring.

155. How do your daily priorities reflect your overall values in life? Huh? My daily priorities are getting shit done, my values are simple- don't hurt others unnecessarily.

156. Do you believe time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time? Absolutely. Also it is a need to rest/relax/chill.

157. What life lessons have you had to learn the hard way? IDK

158. Do you believe what is meant for you will never miss you? Nope. I don't believe in the whole it was meant to happen for a reason BS. As for meant to be... eh IDK seems our own freewill would get in the way of that far more often than not.

159. Have you ever experienced true love, and how did you know? Yep. When you know, you just know. It's hard to explain. 

“How do you spell 'love'?" - Piglet. "You don't spell it...you feel it." - Pooh”

160. What’s a relationship deal breaker for you? Cheating.

161. If you had only one sense (hearing, touch, sight, etc.), which would you want? Sight.

162. Do you volunteer at all? Not currently.

163. What makes you feel at peace? Chillin at home w/ Hubby.

164. What are you most proud of in the last year? Getting my products into a local boutique, and now MAKING SALES!

165. What makes you feel most accomplished? Meeting goals.

166. Who do you admire most in the world? IDK, Family I suppose.

167. Would you rather make more money doing a job you hate or less doing one you love? Less, by far. Work is 40hrs a week give or take, there are 168 hrs in that week... To spend a quarter of your time doing something you hate? No thanks.

168. Which of your personality traits are you most proud of? Creative. I couldn't be who I am or do what I do without it.

169. What’s the first thing you look for in a partner and/or friend? We've answered this before.

170. How has your perspective on the world changed over time? The world is fine, it's the people in it that are problematic, LOL.

171. Do you live by any piece of advice or motto? Nope.

172. How can someone earn your trust? Be trustworthy.

173. How can someone lose your trust? Lie, cheat, etc.

174. Would you rather someone be honest and hurt your feelings or lie to protect them? That really depends on the situation. Is it something I NEED to know, Does it directly affect me negatively, then maybe tell me, otherwise don't.

175. If you could snap your fingers and instantly make the world better, what would you do? Feed the hungry. No one should want for food. Especially with the amount of abundance we throw away in this country.

FUN FRIDAY:

I'd probably change mine to my Mom's pick from when she was pregnant with me~ Mia Denise.

Have a great day,

Craftin' Wife

Giveaway Details in previous blog, we're getting close!