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Autumn Color Combinations

Mass Appeal’s FASHION TIPS WITH MALENA CHIPPS Episode 3 *Please excuse the Kathleen Turner voice. I was sick with the flu today. Today is September 11th. It is a day of remembrance for our country. One good thing that came from this horrible tragedy was, our country came together for a while. There was no left or right. For a time, we were all just Americans, ready to help each other however we could. Remember when wearing your...

Necklace Neckline Guide

Today on Mass Appeal we will be showing you what necklace to wear with what neckline. We all have a favorite necklace but wonder, “What would I wear with that?” so, here is a quick little guide to help you. 1. Sweetheart Neckline What is it: A plunging neckline, defined by two curved edges with a plunging point at the middle, resembling the top part of a heart. The substantial coverage of the bodice accentuates the cleavage and looks...

2019 Back to School Fashion Tips

I worked in the fashion industry for over 30 years. I started modeling professionally at a young age. Today on Mass Appeal we will be showing you how to make many different looks with only a few items. In addition to how to dress, the best fashion tips I can give you go beyond clothing. Wear what you feel comfortable in. You will perform better in school and at work if you feel comfortable. Obviously this doesn’t mean going...

Fairy Tree House DIY

This craft was inspired by artist Sharon Ojala. You can see her tutorials and photos here. She is the master of fairy houses and created the technique I am using. Today on Mass Appeal we will be showing you how to recycle household items into this darling little fairy tree house. This is such a great craft for kids because everything you need are items you probably already have and the supplies are non toxic! No hot glue or...

IMPORTANT UPDATE!

We are closing our retail store on June 30th. All the store inventory and retail fixtures will be sold. We have chosen to focus on our online business because that is where the sales are coming from. Sadly, people just don’t shop in stores anymore. We are expanding our website to include a shopping cart and a jewelry buying service for costume jewelry. If you are local and want to sell your jewelry, give us a call and we...

DIY Dress Favor Boxes

This week on Mass Appeal we will be making wedding dress favor boxes! These darling little gift boxes can be customized to fit your wedding colors and dress style. This dress pattern was made by Marlene Campos. You can buy her paper art items here! She was kind enough to allow me to GIVE you the pattern as part of our promo. Of course, I customized the pattern to make it vintage-y. 🙂 I will show you how to...

SITE UNDER CONSTRUCTION

We are expanding and changing our business this summer! Our site is under construction to make way for a shopping cart program. This summer you will finally be able to buy jewelry directly from our site, no bidding on eBay required! The site will be finished before the end of June. We have a special Wedding show on Mass Appeal on May 9th. Thank you for your patience! Feel free to contact us if you have any questions. Warm...

DIY Fairy Lanterns

Spring DIY Fairy Garden Projects Greetings my fellow crafters! This season on Mass Appeal we are going to be making fairy gardens, garden art and all things fae. Winter is finally over! This wee table top garden was made with items from the dollar store and recycled trash. Total cost is $10. We will be making this at the end of May. Today on Mass Appeal we will be making DIY light up fairy lanterns. The total cost of...

DIY Jewelry Holders

Mermaid Necklace Tree Hello crafters! Today on Mass Appeal we will be making jewelry organizers with things you already have and a few items from the Dollar Store! Here’s a list of things you will need: Mermaid Supplies (Total project cost as pictured $7) Mermaid Doll 11″ (Dollar Tree) Craft wire or metal hangers (DT) Craft wire will work for lightweight jewelry. Wire hangers are harder to bend but will hold up with heavier jewelry. Wire cutters Sea shells...

DIY Cement Flower Pots

Greetings neighbors! On this segment of Mass Appeal, we will be making cement planters from doilies, old towels and blankets. The technique using doilies was made popular by artist, Helen Wyatt. Here’s a link to her videos. She’s amazing! The doilies are easy as pie. The flowers take a bit of practice. I ruined 3 before I got one I liked. This is a nice way to preserve your Grandma’s old linens that are too worn out to use....

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