Mikkel (PixyDusted's) & Jason's PJ - DCL 9/26/2009 - HAIR ACCESSORIES

[pink_tink8i8]

I love the idea of the postcard. So cute! :goodvibes

[PixyDusted]

I love the idea of the postcard. So cute! :goodvibes

Thanks, Sabrina! We've been getting great reactions from them!:thumbsup2

[DisneyDmbNut]

Mikkel..How did you put that filter over the picture?

[HeatherNJNC]

Mikkel, I am truly jealous of your creativity! Love the new date announcements.

[Goldeelox9]

I Love your Post Cards....I am so sad I can not be on the cruise to support you! I will have to live through your 1000's of pictures!

XOXOX!

[pinkcow]

Ooh! I'm so jealous you are going to CHA!

I'll get over it though, I'm going to the National Stationery Show next week. :banana:

(..but still slightly jealous!)

[PixyDusted]

Ooh! I'm so jealous you are going to CHA!

I'll get over it though, I'm going to the National Stationery Show next week. :banana:

(..but still slightly jealous!)

I WANT TO GO TO THAT! It's at the Javitz Center isn't it? We can be jealous of each other.

[pinkcow]

I WANT TO GO TO THAT! It's at the Javitz Center isn't it? We can be jealous of each other.

Why yes it is! That's good we can agree to be mutually jealous! :lmao:

I'll try to post something in my PJ, but photos are usually a no-no.

[PixyDusted]

I can't decide what stamp I want to do for our 25 new invitations we're sending to immediate family and the wedding party. I really love the cake one b/c I do cake decorating and everyone getting the invitations knows that...and it's semi-neutral in colors, but I think the dolphin stamp may go better with the colors of the invitation (blue and brown) and our beach location.

What do you think? It may simply be determined by weighing the invitation when I have it put together at the post office and they say $0.61 isn't enough and I need $0.64 but a girl can play around in the meantime!

Here's the cake:
http://shop.usps.com/wcsstore/PostalStore/upload/images/574140_200x200.jpg

Here's the dolphin:
http://www.usps.com/communications/newsroom/2009/pr09_022n.jpg

OR if I need $0.88 (or a little less) I'm going to do matching sets of these:
http://shop.usps.com/wcsstore/PostalStore/upload/images/678840_200x200.jpg

Either way I really love the ones above so I'll use them for thank you cards. I know, I'm thinking way too much about stamps! :rolleyes1 But it's just the way I am! Detail oriented. :)

[DisneyDmbNut]

I told you about photostamps..they can match your invitation EXACTLY..I loved mine!

[dhay]

I can't decide what stamp I want to do for our 25 new invitations we're sending to immediate family and the wedding party. I really love the cake one b/c I do cake decorating and everyone getting the invitations knows that...and it's semi-neutral in colors, but I think the dolphin stamp may go better with the colors of the invitation (blue and brown) and our beach location.

What do you think? It may simply be determined by weighing the invitation when I have it put together at the post office and they say $0.61 isn't enough and I need $0.64 but a girl can play around in the meantime!

Here's the cake:
http://shop.usps.com/wcsstore/PostalStore/upload/images/574140_200x200.jpg

Here's the dolphin:
http://www.usps.com/communications/newsroom/2009/pr09_022n.jpg

OR if I need $0.88 (or a little less) I'm going to do matching sets of these:
http://shop.usps.com/wcsstore/PostalStore/upload/images/678840_200x200.jpg

Either way I really love the ones above so I'll use them for thank you cards. I know, I'm thinking way too much about stamps! :rolleyes1 But it's just the way I am! Detail oriented. :)

Personally the dolphons are my favorite because they are my favorite animal and I looove the ocean. But I think the cake one is a little classier. I can't rememeber how casual your wedding is so the dolphins may work. My wedding was casual so we just used the Disney ones the post office had. But I do love the king and queen if you need more postage.

[PixyDusted]

I told you about photostamps..they can match your invitation EXACTLY..I loved mine!

I know, but when I've researched custom stamps they're upwards of $16 per sheet and I don't want to spend that much.

[PixyDusted]

Personally the dolphins are my favorite because they are my favorite animal and I looove the ocean. But I think the cake one is a little classier. I can't rememeber how casual your wedding is so the dolphins may work. My wedding was casual so we just used the Disney ones the post office had. But I do love the king and queen if you need more postage.

Dawn - it's super informal. Our original invites had the Disney stamps (which were perfect b/c there was a Steamboat Willie-ish one with Mickey as a captain!) but they won't be enough postage this time around.

[CinderelliT]

my vote is for the dolphins!!!

[figment fan21]

dolphins!!!

[torsie24]

I might be the odd one out but I like the cake best!!! Dolphins are cute too though!

Maybe wiat unti you know the weight and let the postage gods decide?

[PixyDusted]

I might be the odd one out but I like the cake best!!! Dolphins are cute too though!

Maybe wiat unti you know the weight and let the postage gods decide?

True. :rotfl2:

[anewmac]

dolphine!

[DisneyDmbNut]

ok..you got me there..I ordered 40 and paid $36

but come on...how CUTE are they??
http://i40.tinypic.com/2q00vh2.jpg
http://i44.tinypic.com/sn1le9.jpg

[PixyDusted]

ok..you got me there..I ordered 40 and paid $36

but come on...how CUTE are they??

I never once disputed them being...ADORABLE!! :lovestruc
But not what I want to spend. LOL...

To each their own! I'd rather spend the extra money on ribbon or something. :rotfl2:

[spacerangerqueen]

I vote for the dolphins.

Those King and Queen stamps are really cool. Now you've got me looking through all the stamps on the USPS website and trying to figure out how I can use a three cent stamp with a Chippendale chair on it :rotfl: Maybe mail something to my college professor who had us design a chair museum my last semester of college .... :laughing:

[MegKate]

Another vote for the dolphins!! I didn't even know they had Dolphin stamps! Too cool for school! :thumbsup2

[jenny105]

I vote for dolphins also! It goes with the theme. ;)

[PixyDusted]

I vote for the dolphins.

Those King and Queen stamps are really cool. Now you've got me looking through all the stamps on the USPS website and trying to figure out how I can use a three cent stamp with a Chippendale chair on it :rotfl: Maybe mail something to my college professor who had us design a chair museum my last semester of college .... :laughing:

There's a really cool green Chinese New Year (I think that's it) stamp I'll post on your PJ that made me think of you.

Thanks for the advice! I think the dolphin's the way to go. I hope I can get them!

[Caitsmama]

Hey Girl!!! I vote for the Dolphin's too.. b/c of your location. But the cakes are classy too..

[PixyDusted]

I FOUND PURPLE SHOES I LOVE!! :cool1: And they're KATE SPADE! (My sister is a designer there.) :cool1::cool1::cool1:

http://ksp.imageg.net/graphics/product_images/pKSLCI1-5733840reg.jpg

They're more than I'd normally spend on a pair of shoes but it's for a special occasion and I can think of a few events I'll wear them for. Plus, they're even more special b/c it's my sister's company. :goodvibes

I have to find somewhere to try them on first (which is hard at the moment because they're being released in June, lol). I have wide feet and I can't wear certain designers because they're so narrow. I'll keep you updated!

[Kimmers127]

Gorgeous!!!!

[Bride-to-be]

I LOVE the shoes!!! Thats so cool that you sisters a designer for Kate Spade. I am so jealous - you must have a closet full of their shoes and handbags.

If it comes down to the dolphin or the cake I would go with the d. On every sailing we have been on we have always seen dolphins swimming along side the ship. I think it fits your wedding better. The cake stamp I think is too formal and stuffy looking.

[CinderelliT]

Those shoes are gorgeous!!!

My vote is for the dolphins.

[MainStMandy]

I FOUND PURPLE SHOES I LOVE!! :cool1: And they're KATE SPADE! (My sister is a designer there.) :cool1::cool1::cool1:

http://ksp.imageg.net/graphics/product_images/pKSLCI1-5733840reg.jpg

They're more than I'd normally spend on a pair of shoes but it's for a special occasion and I can think of a few events I'll wear them for. Plus, they're even more special b/c it's my sister's company. :goodvibes

I have to find somewhere to try them on first (which is hard at the moment because they're being released in June, lol). I have wide feet and I can't wear certain designers because they're so narrow. I'll keep you updated!

OMG I am in love!!! Those are GORGEOUS!! Now I need to win the lottery.

[teruterubouzu]

Those are amazing shoes!

[LittleStinkerbelle]

Those shoes are beautiful!!!

[Bolanette87]

Those Shoes are just gorgeous!!!

Bob xoxoxoxx

[anewmac]

OMG LOVE the shoes.. HOT!

[torsie24]

Looove the shoes!!! Can't wait to see them on!! (Sending you pixie dust so they are super comfy and fit great!)

[PixyDusted]

Looove the shoes!!! Can't wait to see them on!! (Sending you pixie dust so they are super comfy and fit great!)

I hope they're not too painful too. Lol. I'm posting from a boat at DTD on Jason's iPhone. Not gonna lie...iPhone's are awesome! Can't wait to respond more later about the shoes & post new photos!

[pink_tink8i8]

loveeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee the purple shoes! sexy

[DisneyDmbNut]

I looked in the Kate Spade store today...just in case there was something in there..but no purple shoes...but Tim Gunn was there

[PixyDusted]

I looked in the Kate Spade store today...just in case there was something in there..but no purple shoes...but Tim Gunn was there

Yup! Tim Gunn's actually the head creative director (I think that's his title) for Liz Claiborne, and Liz Claiborne owns Kate Spade (Juicy Couture too).

[PixyDusted]

Little update. Including 2 recent photos I like of Jason and me from MK when we went on Mother's Day.

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee72/MikkelPaige/DSC_0011.jpg

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee72/MikkelPaige/DSC_0028.jpg

Man, was it HOT. Sweat dripping everywhere!

Anyway...

More DIY projects: my hair combs. I don't know if I will use these but I like the idea of something sparkly in my hair other than crystals on pins (but I may go that route instead - who knows?). I think they're each about 1.5" wide, with crystals and pearls on them. Yes, I made them. :-)

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee72/MikkelPaige/Cruise%20Stuff/Wedding_HairCombs1.jpg

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee72/MikkelPaige/Cruise%20Stuff/Wedding_HairCombs2.jpg

[jenny105]

I like those clips! Very nice. :thumbsup2

Cute pictures. Love that shirt.

[karentan]

wow mikkel!! i wish i was that talented, they're so pretty!!

[PixyDusted]

Karen and Jenny - you're tooooo sweet! Can you believe it's only 4 months away? Then we'll be on the ship, on the sea, with a drink in our hands!! :banana:

[jenny105]

I know!!! I can't wait!! It's all I can think/talk about! :yay:

[karentan]

its the only thing keeping me going through work at the mo!!

[tiggersam00]

Hot Shoes Girl!!!! So AMzing!

[torsie24]

Oooh, love the clips!!! If I tried to make something like that it would end up so horrendous looking!!!

Yours could be from a fancy store! :goodvibes:

[Ann117]

Thank you so much for sending me the mickey pomander tutorial!!! It is so much help. You should go into businesses selling how to books!!

[PixyDusted]

Thank you so much for sending me the mickey pomander tutorial!!! It is so much help. You should go into businesses selling how to books!!

Thanks for the compliment. Let me know if you make one! I would love to see it. I don't think I'll be writing a book on this anytime soon but I have considered some "how to" books for a number of scrapbooking topics and one for brides...on a topic I am not posting b/c I may actually do it.

[LiseG]

Is it just me did anyone else see hidden mickey glancing at the hair accessories??? OK I know they're pearls, but maybe they could be arranged as Mickeys :bride:

Mikkel - Congrats in advance. My best friend plans to be married on 9/10/09 on the Magic. We're hoping for a itinerary change so we'll be at sea 9/9/09 and can move the wedding day. Who thought we'd be hoping for a hurricane :boat:

[PixyDusted]

Is it just me did anyone else see hidden mickey glancing at the hair accessories??? OK I know they're pearls, but maybe they could be arranged as Mickeys :bride:

Mikkel - Congrats in advance. My best friend plans to be married on 9/10/09 on the Magic. We're hoping for a itinerary change so we'll be at sea 9/9/09 and can move the wedding day. Who thought we'd be hoping for a hurricane :boat:

Haha - yes, I see it! (Three adjoining circles always means hidden mickey, right? :rotfl:) Maybe there will be a hurricane on your sailing so there isn't on ours. :lmao:

[Petals & Pixie Dust]

Not gonna lie...iPhone's are awesome!
:thumbsup2 (Sorry HUGE Mac fan!)

[PixyDusted]

:thumbsup2 (Sorry HUGE Mac fan!)

Me too. Unfortunately, I learned the value of a Mac AFTER I bought another PC laptop. But you can be sure my next computer's going to be a MAC!!! My fiance has a gorgeous iMac and I have Mac envy!

[Petals & Pixie Dust]

Me too. Unfortunately, I learned the value of a Mac AFTER I bought another PC laptop. But you can be sure my next computer's going to be a MAC!!! My fiance has a gorgeous iMac and I have Mac envy!

We switched everything over a couple of years ago, and I mean everything! It was soooo worth it! I hope DF shares his iMac with you!

[Sccrmnky2005]

Love the clips... did you put the swavorski crystals in there? I love them I've made a few necklaces with them!! Scrapbook expo tomorrow!!! Can't wait

[PixyDusted]

Love the clips... did you put the swavorski crystals in there? I love them I've made a few necklaces with them!! Scrapbook expo tomorrow!!! Can't wait

Yes, definitely used Swarovski crystals! Let me know how the expo is. I'm skipping it this time but I'll certainly be at CHA this summer.

[DisneyDmbNut]

Mikkel! What are you going to do now that the cake won't be served in Palo?
:lmao:

[PixyDusted]

Mikkel! What are you going to do now that the cake won't be served in Palo?
:lmao:

Feed it to the birds, obviously. ;)

[spacerangerqueen]

You girls crack me up! :lmao:

[disneygirlsx3]

Feed it to the birds, obviously. ;)

Chirp chirp (hehe)

[Caitsmama]

Hey girl!!!! It's getting close now!!!

I am lovin' those sexy shoes!! You go! And those hair clips are beautiful - great job (but i wouldn't expect anything less from you!!) :)

[disneygirlsx3]

Hey Mikkel

Just checking up on you. I hope all is well.

[pinkcow]

Hey Mikkel, hope you are doing well! We haven't heard from you in a while, and hope everything is alright. How was CHA? :goodvibes

[D23Bride]

I created these great tank tops for my bridal party and 2 good friends.

I simply bought 4 Daisy Duck rhinestone appliques from ebay, some other loose iron ons to make my own transfers and the necessary mylar paper to do so, and then tons of tank tops from Forever 21 for $3.50 a piece. Here's the photos...

Daisy Duck: I made four of these - 1 for me, and three for my bridal party (2 matrons of honor and 1 maid of honor). I decided it'd be really cute to wear to the pool during the cruise (cover up kind of) and I have visions of everyone's hair being in a pony tail :-) to reveal Daisy Duck on their backs! So cute, right?

Here's the back of the tank top (it looks REALLY long but when you put it on it bunches up so it's shorter):
http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee72/MikkelPaige/WeddingTankTops5.jpg

And here's the front of the tank top on the left (plain) and the back on the right with the iron-on transfer:
http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee72/MikkelPaige/WeddingTankTops6.jpg

Here's a close up of the design (I bought it "as is" so I didn't create this one - just simply ironed it on!):
http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee72/MikkelPaige/WeddingTankTops4.jpg

I also really wanted to make something for the bridal party, myself, and my future SIL, Kristen, and my other really good friend Jill (I actually designed 2 extra for my future MIL and my mom too but I have to get them "mom appropriate" shirts to iron the design onto). For these I bought the mylar paper you need to make your own iron-on heat transfer design and loose rhinestones. I bought small black ones and really tiny "clear" ones.

I then printed out the design I created from Photoshop, and followed the instructions included with the mylar paper of how to create the design.

This is me with tweezers for 2 hours creating the design (well worth it!):
http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee72/MikkelPaige/RhinestoneCreation.jpg

And then I ironed them on the front upper right-hand corner and voila!
Here's the tank tops...

Here's the front (three in a row...though I made 6 total so far):
http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee72/MikkelPaige/WeddingTankTops.jpg

Here's the front even closer up:
http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee72/MikkelPaige/DSC_0428.jpg

And here it is full length (and again, not as long on as when it's laying on the floor):
http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee72/MikkelPaige/WeddingTankTops2.jpg

I also ordered sandels for my bridal party. I ended up just buying a pair for me to wear with jeans in everyday life and then bought 2 pair for my 2 matrons of honor. My sister (maid of honor) already has a pair she loves (actually she has them in a few colors). They're a great price - on sale for $9.99 - and they look better than the average flip flop.

My plan is for them to go barefoot but if the sand's too hot we need a back up plan. Here's the plan, ordered in silver (they look better on actually then they do in the photo):
http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee72/MikkelPaige/Sandels.jpg

absolutely love the tank tops you made!!! I'm going to give it a shot :thumbsup2

[adoucet]

Those tanks look great!