Pink Donation

Honestly, I wasn't sure if I should even post this, but considering that it's now October and breast cancer awareness month, I decided to go ahead........

 I donated 11 inches of my hair to Locks of Love

My hair may not look that short to you, but it's definitely a little shorter in the back. My hair is naturally wavy, and the shorter it is, the more it curls (especially in this Southern humidity). During the cut it was starting to do just that, so the hairdresser had to straighten it. After doing that, she had to fix it because one side ended up shorter than the other in the back. Bless my poor hair. LoL.

Thankfully, it is just hair and I am very blessed that it grows quickly!!! :) With having friends and family who have battled with cancer, I know that donating my hair is only a small part of what I can do. I've donated my hair two times previously with Pantene Pro-V's Beautiful Lengths program, but I chose to do Locks of Love this time because I found a local hair salon that would give me a complimentary haircut (can't complain about that)!!

BEFORE

DURING

 

AFTER

 I am in love with this stuff! Makes your hair feel extremely soft and luxurious.

This is only the 2nd bottle I've ever purchased  & I use it sparingly 

because it's so stinkin' expensive! Why did I buy it again? 

Oh yeah......

If you have the patience to grow your hair out, I suggest you do and then donate it!!

{Pantene only requires 8 inches but Locks of Love requires 10}!!!

It's VERY exciting & scary at the same time to make such a drastic change!! I shouldn't regret cutting it because it's going to such a meaningful cause (& even a free haircut)!!!

Have YOU ever donated your hair?

Candy Corn Wreath

I saw this on the cover of Woman's Day magazine and thought it was cute. So, I came up with my own version of making the wreath. Until linking the actual craft, I didn't have a clue as to how it was made.

This is my own little version:

My materials:

-cardboard stock (leftover from the wedding save-the-dates)

-hot glue gun

-scissors

- scrap burlap material

-stapler

-bag of candy corn

-ribbon

1. I used random objects (see photos) to trace circles onto the cardboard paper. Then I cut out the wreath with my awesome IKEA sewing scissors (I recommend getting a pair- they're beastly!)

2. Using the burlap, I cut a hole in the center and stapled it to cover the inside of the wreath. Continue to staple around the top of the wreath so the burlap has completely covered the cardboard.

3. Taking the hot glue gun, start from edge of the circle and glue the candy corns (use one large dot at the top of the candy) in a line going in the same direction. Each line should be the opposite direction of the one before. 

4. Make sure the wreath is full of candy corn rows so hardly any burlap is showing. Take a ribbon and tie it in a knot at the desired length for hanging. I add two extra ribbons to make it a little more fun.

Simple, easy craft!

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