Christmas Nails

Often when looking for Christmas nails on Pinterest you see the near impossible nail styles like this one here

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I could never do these on myself or on anyone! But I love nail art, so I found 8 possible, easy, Diy, designs to try. I have done some of these myself and will be trying out the others this season!

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With a thin brush you could do the snowflake, or go without it. The green and sparkle theme is really cool.

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You could do the snowflake accent with light pinks.

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Festive Stripes

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Or candy canes (This one might’ve been done with small pieces of tape, or just a really good painter)

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A holiday sparkle

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Or Santa clause ( I wouldn’t do the Santa clause because it would not turn out like that for me but if you want to, go for it! I’d probably just do the white & sparkle)

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I did do this tape Christmas tree. The first layer of paint needs a lot of time to dry before putting tape on it.

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If you enjoy the tape look, go a little advance with this tree

Anyone you choose, your nails will be ready for the holiday spirit!
All of these nail designs were found on Pinterest. If you want to contact the original person, email us at chevronchicblog@yahoo.com
Enjoy your Christmas break!!!
~Chevron Chic

DIY Photography Name art

Give a gift that’s crafty, thoughtful, and inexpensive this season with your own “Name spelled out in pictures”

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Typically, these cost a lot to make. But why not do-it-yourself?

One day I went around and took pictures for my friend Victoria. I got them printed and taped them to a piece of wood. It didn’t take long and it ended up looking great! I wrapped it with some burlap to make it look vintage, and she adored it:)

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This is a great gift for someone who has everything. You could also do words in your own home like “Love” or “Hope”
More Posts on their way!
-Chevron Chic

Santa Snacks

Here is a Christmas Snack for any holiday occasion.

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You Need
•Toothpicks
•Bananas
•Strawberries
•Mini Marshmallows

Create a Kabob with a banana slice on the bottom, a strawberry with its leaves chopped off, and a marshmallow on top.

The final result will look like this

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Now you have a Santa Hat snack for an upcoming party, of just for fun!
More Jolly Holiday posts to come
-Chevron Chic

That’s a Wrap!

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Christmas is just around the corner and if you want your gifts to be the best under the tree, it’s the outside that counts. Here are 10 fun wrapping ideas.

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1.An interesting shaped box can be cool but impossible to wrap. Try holiday ribbon and wrap it around!

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2.A simple patterned wrapping paper can easily be perked up with a necklace wrapped around like ribbon.

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3.Colored bag plus patterned tissue paper is a super easy wrapping for any shape or size.

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4. Some stores have Chinese takeout boxes with a holiday pattern on it and you can put a small gift inside and wrap it with tissue paper.

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5.Colorful wrapping paper and Bright colored bow.

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6.Mod podge a box with paper to double as a box and a gift!

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7.A cylinder can be wrapped with patterned paper
8. Or use an old Pringles can and fill it with cookies or small gifts.

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9.There are also decorative tins to fill.

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10. Lastly, if you put anything In a mason jar, it will look cute!

Hot Cocoa Cubes

The cold weather just makes you want to drink hot chocolate, and what better than to give the gift of chocolate! Whether you give it or eat it yourself here is how to make hot chocolate cubes!

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You need
Almond bark or any meltable chocolate
•You can try other flavors like white chocolate, milk chocolate, dark chocolate or cherry.
Toppings
•Sprinkles, Marshmallows, Peppermint
Ice cube tray

And if you want a salty caramel drink, use rolos.
You could also choose another candy to try!

Melt the chocolate or candy in the microwave until it is a liquid.
Pour it into the ice tray
Add your favorite toppings

Here are some topping and flavor combinations to try
•White chocolate Peppermint
•Milk Chocolate MarshMallow
•Dark Chocolate & Cherry with Sprinkles
•Rolos with Salt

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Ours didn’t turn out as pretty as we thought, but they tasted good! I used Milk Chocolate and Sprinkles and Rolos with Salt.
Freeze them and take them out when your are ready to eat or bag them up as a Gift.
Just put the cubes in hot milk and they will melt and they are delicious!
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Chevron Chic