Sinful Nail Junkie

I picked this up to quench my thirst for Atlantis, which is still en route. It's quite a bit lighter but the glitter in it is wonderful! There are tiny flecks of pure blue and large chunks of gold, plus a fine sprinkle of aqua that gives it the overall color. The base is slightly aqua color but to bring it out, I layered to coats over a coat of Sally Hansen Honeydew from the Tracy Reese collection. With a coat of Seche Vite this lasted an entire 4 days without a single chip! I'm amazed! Overall it got me through the week but I'm still dying for my package with Atlantis in it.

My Christmas Tag!

The Blessings of Christmas by my daughter Femia.....showing grandchildren.      Kirra,            Joel         and           Luke.

1. Five names you go by:  Mum, Nanni,  Aunty, Zia (Italian for Aunty) Sister Lindsey (as an R.N.)

2. Five Things to Be Thankful For:  Gods Word,  Salvation,  Love,   Forgiveness,    Blessings.       

3. Seven favourite books of the Bible:  Psalms,  Proverbs, Isaiah, John, Romans, Hebrews, James.

4. Five Favourite Christian Songs:   Thankyou For The Cross Lord,    Amazing Grace the chains are gone,  My Jesus My Savour,   Blessed Assurance,   Count your Blessings.  

5. Five Favourite Carols: Silent Night,  Long Time Ago in Bethlehem,  Oh Holy Night, Violet in the Snow,    Hark the Herald Angels Sing. 

6. Favourite Christmas Foods: Ham,  Prawns, Nuts, Canaloni,  Five layer Salad, Pavlova.               

Favourite Things about Christmas:  Remembering the Savours Birth, Love, Joy, Family, Carols and Australian Christmas Bush........ Hallelujah !!                                                                                               

The Legend of the Candy Cane

Many years ago, a candymaker wanted to make a candy at Christmas time that would serve as a witness to his Christian faith. He wanted to incorporate several symbols for the birth, ministry and death of Jesus.He began with a stick of pure white hard candy; white to symbolize the Virgin Birth and the sinless nature of Jesus; hard to symbolize the solid rock, the foundation of the Church; firmness

How Can I Be Right With God?

Knowing a lot about a little, OR knowing a little about a lot......
I don't know where I fit into this but I feel the important thing is, knowing as much as I can about God..........
Here I don't profess to know it all because I realise as I age that you never stop learning and the more you learn the more you realise, how little you know.

I once attended a church who gave out books teaching on different Bible subjects.   I came to the conclussion one day,  that God is our teacher, not some religious denomination.  Later at University I had the privilege to study philosophy which further opened my eyes to different value and belief systems. 
Following this, I concluded as I had many years previously, that my God gave His Word the Bible as my teacher.  No man could teach with the same direction as the Holy Spirit, after all, wasn't God the author, and didn't Jesus give the Helper to us for this means!

Yes, I do attend a church and I do partake in communion with the saints and I do pray with fellow believers...  But, I do not proclaim one certain denomination to be the only true following.

I am reminded of the parable Jesus told of two men praying in the Temple.
One was a pious Pharisee who saw himself righteous before God...after all, he strictly followed the law to the letter. The other man, a tax collector beat his breast in anguish, freely admitting himself as sinful.
The Pharisee belonged to the elite and the tax collector to the select few.  Summing up which man was right and which was wrong, Jesus said, "The one who exalts himself will be humbled and the one who humbles himself, will be exalted." (Luke 18: 9-14)

This doesn't mean the large denomination is wrong and the small is right.  Rather we are all to be humble as Gods Word describes in 1 Corinthians 8: 1-13.... 2. "Anyone who claims to know all the answers doesn't really know very much."  3. "But the person who loves God is the one God recognises."

Finally....Jesus said,  "I am the way the truth and the life, no one comes to the Father accept through me." (John 14:6)    

SALVATION IS ONLY THROUGH JESUS.    

Recycled craft: Fabric Scrap Wreath

Materials:Pinking shears, rotary cutter or scissorsAssorted FabricMetallic ribbon or wired ribbonCoat hanger or wireDirections:1. Shape your coat hanger or wire into a circle shape. Set aside.2. Sort through your fabric scraps to find a color and pattern combination that you find pleasing.3. Cut your fabric scraps into one inch by six inch strips using your pinking shears, rotary cutter or

Have a Recycled Crafty Christmas: Week 2

Welcome to our second week of our month long blog meme. Each week families will be showing and sharing ideas for making decorations and ornaments out of household items that have been recycled into festive items for the Holiday season! Show us what your kids made or what you have made with your kids!You can also participate by sharing Holiday memories of keepsakes that have been passed down to

Hello and NP Survey

I'm so excited to be starting my own blog!



Two days ago I was caught by my mom staring at pictures of the new Up & Away collection from China glaze. Then a few hours later she caught me staring at them again. Then the next morning, after she found me staring at Re-Fresh Mint for the 8th time, she suggested I start my own blog. You better believe that I'll have pictures of that collection up just days after it's released!



To start off my blog I thought I would start with a quick survey. Fill it out and add it to the comments so I can get to know you too!

Name: Andrea

NOTD: China Glaze Paper Chasing

POTD: none, between pedis

Favorite brand: China Glaze! I love their colors and I really love how they come up with new collections often, and they're always perfect for the season.

Favorite NP: China Glaze Sky High Top

Favorite finish: Cream! Though lately I've been wearing a lot of glitters.

Favorite top coat: Ever since reading this top coat experiment I've been trying new brands. So far I really like Seche Vite, but I'm hoping to buy some "David" soon!

Last NP you bought: I ordered ChG Wizard of Ooh Ahz, Love You Snow Much and a couple of the glitters last week, I'm very IMpatiently awaiting their arrival!! I almost jumped on the mail truck yesterday afternoon asking if there was a package for me!

Estimate # in your collection: around 50 give or take. I know, I know, I'm such a newb!

Current lemming: ChG Up & Away! Ah, such creamy perfection. At first I thought I would just be ordering Re-fresh Mint and Grape Pop, but then High Hopes, Heli-yum, and Lemon Fizz were added to my list... and after Scrangie's post, I decided I needed them all! I wish they were out now!

Wait time after mani before using fingers: If it's a polish I've applied before, about 10 minutes, but with brands I'm unfamiliar with I'll wait 30 minutes.

Fave NP blog: Scrangie! I love her no muss, no fuss, straight to the point style.

Most worn color: Tough one, but for 6 weeks I wore mostly Sally Hansen Night Hydrangea. It's a wonderfully true purple with a hint of sparkle. 2 weeks ago I picked up Sinful Frenzy and added that to the top, which I've now been wearing for 2 weeks!!