Plannable designs sticker set….

I ordered a Snow White kit from the Etsy shop Plannable designs. But it was only one sheet. No headers, no full boxes, no washi, no weekend banner. But the most beautiful decor stickers. Because the set was small I had to pull stickers from other places as well as adding in some drawn detail. Here is my blank planner for this week.

I decided to use a pale blue card as my back drop and marked the different days using a red starry washi. I also used this as my bottom washi to bring the whole page together.
As me and Phil had taken the kids back to visit my family I didn't have as much going on this week which I think worked well with this spread. Once I had planned all the different bits I would be doing during the week I added the decorative stickers. It is just so cute and the stickers are amazing quality, they are matte but printed on a much thicker paper than other stickers I have used.

I really do like how it turned out and I think because I've not had many stickers the attention of the page is really on the decor stickers I do have and the theme of the spread. The only part I'm not to keen on is the drawn quote and mirror. The idea was there but my execution was not I think it lets the spread down but you live and you learn.

As well as my stickers I ordered she also sent me a sampler of a few of her other stickers including a planner sticker and a snail mail sticker which I think is very kind of Plannable Designs. I would re- purchase however I am slightly reluctant as the cost of these stickers was a little higher than some of the others I have used. Still worth trying out though and the quality was top notch.

What do you think? Do you like the spread with less stickers?

Tarra

xx

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The Geeky Planner sticker set...

My favourite disney film is Tangled and I was really keen to find a sticker set for my planner. I came across Geeky Planner but she only had a small sampler of princesses and not an entire kit. So I decided I would message the owner of the shop and she was thrilled to be able to create a whole tangled kit. As soon as she has finished creating it I ordered one fro my planner. The postage was really quick and cheap which is great.  Below is my planner before any decoration…. Sorry the image is a little poor.

I found a nice purple spotted paper and put this as my backing paper. I used the bottom wash provided in the kit and used a thin gold wash to add accents. 

Next is the best bit planning out each day and adding the decorative stickers. I really love how it has turned out. I did struggle to find places for some of the stickers in the kit including the hydrate stickers.

I love how it has turned out! My favourite part is Pascal holding a little present as well as the lanterns floating across the pages. I will definitely be placing another order in the near future as the quality and process times were really quick and efficiant.

What do you think of my spread? What is your favourite disney film?

Tarra 

xx 

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Disney make up look….

I recently re watched the 2015 Cinderella and fell back in love with it. I love how magical it is and because its live action it feels more like real life. (I'm such a disney loser) Anyway I decided I would try and re create Cinderella's hair and make up in today's post.
Below are some images of Lily James who is the actress who played Cinderella in the film.

 In the film they have kept her make up really simple and natural which I think is going to be quite easy to replicate. Her hair on the other hand is a mixture of plaits and curls and twists I will have to play around to get it right.

So here is the finished hair. I basically took a inch section from either side of my head and braided it, then secured it with an elastic and twisted it up onto of my head. Then with the remaining hair I used my curlers to add wavy curls. Above is a close up of the braid detail which sits on the back of the head.

I think it has turned out quite well. If I was to recreate this look I would have parted my hair down the middle like Lily James's hair.




Next for the make up, I used a foundation which has a dewy finish as Cinderella has really glowy, healthy looking skin. Normally at this point I would use bronzer to contour but Cinderella has no contouring just a dusting of blush on the cheeks.
Onto eyes I used a matte brown shade from my Naked palette all over my lid making sure I used a fluffy brush to shade the shadow out. I then used a darker shade to apply to the crease, before using a light shimmers shade to just add a little bit of highlight.
A couple of layers of mascara later and it on to the lips. I used a pinky gloss all over before adding a darker pink matte lipstick to give me a similar colour to Cinderella.

I have really enjoyed doing this look. It is really simple but I think in the film the simplicity is what makes her look princess-like.

So here is the finished look:

What do you think? Would you wear this hair style?Who is you favourite Disney princess?

                               Tarra xx

More pictures below :)

Slimming world journey so far….

Hello lovely people,
  Sorry for the absence again!! I have been so wrapped up in real life recently I haven't had time to dedicate to my blog. But things are a little less hectic now….well thats a lie as the summer season at work has just begun so I am going to be so busy but I am more organised so hopefully I should be posting regularly!

 The aim of this post is to tell you about my Slimming world journey so far!

Since meeting my boyfriend last year he  has treated me like a princess and took me out, bought me sweet treats and we just generally got comfortable with each other, which on one hand is bloody lovely but on the other, the scales were beginning to really hate me!
After a trip to the Drs I was made aware of slimming world and how because my BMI was high I could get a free trial, so not wanting to be fat any more and realising I needed to change I took the opportunity.

Since joining I have really changed my diet and outlook on eating and drinking :)
The group I go to is great, everyone is really supportive, we talk about any struggles within the week and recieve tips and help from other members which is really good as everyone just bounces ideas off each other :)

So like I said I had got to my heaviest and just wasn't happy with the way I looked.

I have been going to group for 10 weeks now and I must say I love it! In those weeks I have had ups and downs, cries of happiness and sadness! But I can now say I am 1 stone 1 pound lighter and well on my way to getting to the weight I want to be!


Since beginning Slimming world I have also learnt to cook so many more meals that before, I could cook the basics but now I am making really good healthy food that all of my family can enjoy.

I got myself a new recipe book from paper chase and have been filling it with lovely meals!


Below I want to share with you some images of my favourite meals I have been making for me, my boyfriend and his kids. His eldest Liam has even been enjoying helping me in the kitchen which is great to see.









So first up is Spaghetti Bolognese, I feel I am getting really good at making this dish. I love it using mince or even steak :)

Next is Chicken Chow mein, I love adding different vegetables each time to create a different taste each time :)

This one doesn't need much explaining!! PIZZA!! :D

Finally is my kind of made up Chicken and Chickpea curry, after a few different versions the one pictured is deffo the best, the taste is lovely!

So there you have it my slimming world journey so far, I hope to achieve so much more as I feel I have got the buzz for losing weight and also for cooking!

Tarra x

SW 14 stone 13 pounds

CW 13 stone 12 pounds

TW 10 stone 4 pounds

3 stone 8 pounds to go!!