Photography & Graduation

I ♥ photography, and vow to someday own that big Cannon camera I've been longing after for years. In the meantime I use my cell phone, and my 14 megapixel digital camera, which I think do a pretty good job...... for now. 

Today my nephew Adam  graduated. The entire family is extremely proud of him, and wish him a bright and successful future. Here are a few graduation photo's I took of him earlier this year. These are not the full size version, as we had someone try to take them before, so they are smaller, and watermarked, but you get the idea just the same. 

I can't believe how fast the time has flown by. It seems like yesterday he was riding a tricycle , and asking to go to the park. They grow so fast! 

Congrats Adam on your H.S. Graduation! 

HUGE Cosmetic Sale & Coupon Code

Recently many of you may have read my post about my love of make up and Madison Street Beauty. Since then I have become an affiliate for them and am able to offer you all a coupon code for 20% OFF your purchase! This code is even good on SALE and CLEARANCE merchandise! Use POWERSOFBEAUTY at checkout to receive your extra 20% OFF! 

Rite now is a FABULOUS time to buy as They are having their SUMMER SALE! 

everything is at least 60% OFF with a clearance section of 70% off! Put that 20% OFF coupon code in at checkout and sit back and enjoy all the money you are saving as your order top quality cosmetics. Everything from concealer to nail polish... 

Madison Street Beauty has you covered! 

My Love For Make Up & Madison Street Beauty & NEW COUPON CODE!!!!!

Would you like to save 20% on your purchase of make up from Madison Street Beauty? I know I love to save... that way I can buy more.  Enter POWERSOFBEAUTY in the coupon code box when you check out at MSB and you will receive 20% OFF your purchase! 
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When I was a teenager  I loved to sit and watch my Aunt A. , who is nine years older than me put on her make up. She LOVED make up, and had a ton of it. I was tickled pink when she would give me a blush or shadow she was either tired of, or didn't care for. It was like winning the lotto.. the make up lotto. She always had the new lip stick, the new color blush, or mascara. Her vanity had drawers over flowing with every type cosmetic you can imagine, and it was pure AWESOMENESS. 

To this day, she and I both share that same love for cosmetics. We chat from time to time about different products. What's worked for us , and what hasn't. Things we would like to try, etc. 

One day while I was poking around on Etsy ( while I should have been listing items for sale in my own shop) I came across Madison Street Beauty. What got my interest was that their products are natural and vegan... that got me looking more into their items, and I saw several things I wanted to try. I must tell you my face is very sensitive, and has issues of it's own, so I'm pretty cautious as to what I am willing to try. 

I started out trying their Aloe Airbrush Setting Powder which is just fabulous. I like to use a setting powder, but I hate when they look cakey, or orange. I'm not a pumpkin, nor do I want all my pores, and creases highlighted. The Aloe Airbrush Setting Powder ( click photo below to be taken to it's page)  from Madison Street Beauty makes my face look fabulous. It doesn't draw attention to pores,  or lines. It's lightweight, so I don't feel like my face is caked with product, and it's affordable!

           Aloe Airbrush Setting Powder 

Since trying the setting powder I have tried their eye shadow, blush, and concealer. I love them ALL! You can purchase a trial size of most things in the shop which is how I like to try new things. I thought at first they would be so small it would be a one time try, but each time there has been more than enough to try it several times. 

Today, I ordered six eye shadows. Three for me, and three for my own niece who loves make up just as I do, and LOVES it when I have something for her. It seems this love of make up has come full circle...My Aunt to Me, and Me to my beloved Niece.  

Madison Street Beauty is having a HUGE sale on some of their make up today to move out the old packaging. You can find their 70% OFF clearance section here. Hurry on over, and get your beautiful eye shadows while you can. So many to choose from, but such a great price you don't have to! What's your favorite color? 

Gorgeous New Beanie .... JUST LISTED

Check out the gorgeous new listing in my
Powers Of Love shop 
on Etsy

There was only enough yarn to make one in this color, and 
I'm not sure I will be able to find more of it.
 So, if you like it... get it while you can! 

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Helping Oklahoma

          The Red Cross is just one of the ways you can help the Tornado victims in OK! 

          There are several other ways you can help those in  Oklahoma as well. 

          Here are a few I found on USA Today News

            

Salvation Army

The Salvation Army is activating disaster response teams and mobile feeding units to help residents and rescuers in Moore, as well as in other locations in the Plains and the Midwest that were impacted by tornadoes. Donate online or text STORM to 80888 to contribute $10 to the Salvation Army's relief efforts or make a donation by phone at 1-800-SAL-ARMY. If you're sending a check make sure you put the words "Oklahoma Tornado Relief" on the check, and mail it to: The Salvation Army, P.O. Box 12600, Oklahoma City, OK. 73157.

Operation USA

Los Angeles-based international relief agency Operation USA announced it's providing emergency aid where needed to community-based health organizations across Oklahoma. Donate online, by phone at 1-800-678-7255, or by check made out to Operation USA, 7421 Beverly Blvd., PH, Los Angeles, CA 90036. You can also donate $10 by texting AID to 50555. Corporate donations of bulk quantities of disaster-appropriate supplies are also being requested.

Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief

Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief says it has deployed at least 80 volunteers to respond to severe weather in Oklahoma. Those interested in helping can make a tax-deductible donation to the BGCO's Disaster Relief ministry online or call (405) 942-3800. You may also send checks to: BGCO Attn: Disaster Relief 3800 N. May Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73112.

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A Peak At Two Special Orders

The batteries for my regular camera are dead and in the charger, so I had to use my cell phone for these shots. Unfortunately the lighting was terrible,  but I thought I'd share these anyways. 

As you all know I recently posted a new style Beanie for sale in my Powers Of Love shop on Etsy . It's perfect for Spring and Summer with it's open web style. 

Here are a couple special orders that are shipping out this week. 

Mrs. S.P's Web Slouchy in Fruit Punch

And Mrs. K.C's Web Slouchy in Sunrise

Both are fun, bright and stylish. I love them both so much!  Which is your favorite? 

NEW Listing! Check them out!

Hello everyone! I finally got a few of the awesome Web Beanies listed in my Powers Of Love shop over on Etsy! Head on over, check them and let me know what you think.

I love how open they are for this time of year, and they are a blast to make! 

Here are the three I have listed so far.... more to come soon! Click the picture to be taken to the listings for more pics and information! 

Pretty Pistachio

Fun Variegated Red

Super awesome Sticks & Stones

Perfect gift for that someone special in your life, or a fun, and fashionable treat for yourself! 

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Huge Sale/Shop Changes

♥ We are having a HUGE INVENTORY REDUCTION SALE! ♥ 

All items in thee SALE SALE SALE section have been marked down, so there is no coupon code needed! Once these items are sold, they will not be replaced. Here is a link to the SALE SALE SALE section...https://www.etsy.com/shop/PowersOfLove?section_id=13627831

** We have decided to change the shop up a bit and have mostly Made To Order items with some ready to ship items listed from time to time. If there is something you like, but would like in a different color, please feel free to contact me through my shop, and we can discuss your special listing. Here is a link to the MADE TO ORDER section...https://www.etsy.com/shop/PowersOfLove?section_id=11740193**

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My Favorite Model

Recently I decided to make a new style slouchy beanie... it's open, airy and resembles a web. I have to say it looks great on the mannequin head, but it looks stellar on my niece Codie! 

She's always more than willing t be a model for me and my Etsy shop items, and today she rocked it. 

We always have a blast! Here is just one of the awesome pics from today.....

These are not listed in my shop yet as I have some shop rearranging to do, but hopefully they will be there soon. If you are interested in one, feel free to contact me here, my Etsy Shop, or my Powers Of Love Facebook Page

Cheers to Novelty: Ready for Summer Giveaway Party: Just B You

Check out this awesome giveaway from Just B You. They have a wonderful shop with a section of items made by the kids with all the money going to their education savings! Head on over to Cheers to Novelty to enter! Only 11 hours left... run don't walk! :)

Cheers to Novelty: Ready for Summer Giveaway Party: Just B You: Hello everyone! We're back with another Cheers to Novelty alumni just B you! Here's a little bit about Kim from just B you: &...

HUGE INVENTORY REDUCTION SALE

WOO HOO... It's an AWESOME sale at Powers Of Love 

Hurry over to save 50% on READY TO SHIP items. 

***Made to order, and custom orders are EXCLUDED from the sale***