Christmas Phone Wallpapers!

Hello guys,
Sorry I didn't blog last week, I was having quite a bad day so didn't feel very creative and couldn't think of anything interesting to write so I decided just to do nothing at all. I didn't want to post something I wasn't proud of or happy with. Anyway this week I was on Pintrest and I saw some really cute Christmas wallpapers. I realised that because it's nearly December this would be a great time to share some of my favourite phone wallpapers for Christmas (although I've had mine since up October - Christmas is my favourite holiday by far!)

For me the days have been going quite quickly despite how busy I've been! I've had a much bigger workload and lines to learn for Hairspray! However this busyness excites me because the Christmas season is just around the corner. I really love this time of year despite the fact that it get's dark earlier, there's a lot of traffic and the weather is awful (unless it's snowing, which I hope it will!) because everybody just seems a little happier.

But anyway, here are my Top 5 Phone wallpapers for Christmas:

Christmas Wreath - Merry Christmas
In my opinion this will look better as a lock screen rather than home screen because of the words but I'm sure both will look lovely. Also it puts you in a Christmasy mood whenever you turn on your phone. Click the link to download from the website but also to take a look at the other designs because they are all so cute!





Purple Christmas Design
This is my current wallpaper because I love the colours used - it matches my phone case, and it's not too Christmasy - even though I love Christmas it isn't December yet! The designer has a version for computer desktops and iPad's too. This design is for iPhone but because it's a pattern it will work on any device.






String Lights Wallpaper
I saw this an immediately thought it was gorgeous! I love how the colours aren't traditional Christmas colours and it adds pops of pink to my wallpaper. This is what I will use next because it isn't extremely Christmasy so perfect for November. The other designs shared in the post I found this on (click the name) are really sweet too.

Christmas Gold Typography
I really like this wallpaper! The words are from one of my favourite Christmas songs and it's gold, with stars. Whenever I look at it I can almost hear Michael Bublé sing this in my head! Like the Christmas Wreath wallpaper at the top this is great for a lock screen. When December comes I will defiantly be using this..




Let it Snow
Again the words used in this wallpaper are ones from another of my favourite Christmas songs! I love the icy blue colour and all the pretty snowflakes surrounding the words. If you do use this and use the link in the title you have to scroll down quite a bit on the page to find this wallpaper but it is there I promise!




Earlier I mentioned Pintrest and wanted to say that I get a lot of inspiration from Pintrest and I would highly recommend making an account if you haven't already. If you want to, click here to take a look at my page.

Thank you for reading, let me know in the comments if you use any of these, have a suggestion for me to use or have a Pintrest account and I will take a look.

Abi
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Little Lush Haul

Hi Guys,

So at the beginning of October the Lush Christmas range came out and I had a teacher training day so  I was very happy! I bought quite a few things so I thought I would do a mini haul showing all the lovely items I have. A couple of these are from my birthday but I thought I would include them anyway.

Santa's Belly - Shower Jelly


I bought a Shower Jelly for my friend and I wanted to keep it! So I decided to treat myself to one when the Christmas range came out. As soon as I smelt this one I wanted it but the Snowman Shower Jelly wasn't in my local store yet so I decided to wait and compare the two. This one is by far my favourite, it smells of sharp apples which to me this is VERY autumnal because we have an apple tree in my Garden and in September we pick the apples. 



Candy Mountain - Bubble Bar

Last year the Snow Fairy shower gel was bought for me and I loved it! So I had to try the bubble bar. If you have had anything from the Snow Fairy range then you will know what this smells like; very sweet! It's a classic lush Christmas product that reminds me of the smell of sugary sweets. 

Pop in the Bath! - Bubble Bar

This was a Birthday present from my friend Charlotte. She has an amazing blog so click on her name to take a look. Anyway this is such a sweet little bubble bar. I wish I could describe the smell of this product but as soon as I'd taken the picture I was desperate to use it. It made my bath bright pink and very bubbly!



Dragons Egg - Bath Bomb

I know that this isn't a Christmas product but I wanted to buy this product because I love it so much! I have used this bath bomb before, it was the first lush product I'd ever tried; a birthday present from my cousins! It's so beautiful as there are petals inside and that makes the bath look so cute. This might be a very bad description of the smell but too me, this bath bomb smells like my local Lush store! I cannot describe how excited I am to use this!



Think Pink - Bath Bomb


I've had this one so many times before when I was much younger because when you're 7 what's more exciting then a pink bath, especially when the bath bomb has flowers on it! This isn't my favourite bath bomb but it's inexpensive and pretty!



Butter Bear - Bath Bomb

This is such a soothing bath bomb, as it's the Christmas version of Butterball. This was bought for me when by my friend as a 'Well Done' for getting Penny in my school show. It makes your skin so smooth and is really good for people with sensitive skin who may not be able to try lots of different products.


I hope you enjoyed my first (very little) haul. If you enjoyed this and want posts more like this let me know in the comments. Thank you for reading and enjoy your week.

Abi

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Raspberries and Ribbons Instagram Page

Hello guys,
Today's post is quite short but I just wanted to let you know about my Instagram page. I have made an Instagram for this blog so that you can know when I've posted and hopefully to attract more people. It is also a great way for me to find other blogs so if you have an Instagram page for your blog/or you regularly share about your blog on Instagram I will be happy to follow you.



My Instagram account name is: @raspberriesandribbons


If you have a blog related Instagram account please leave your account name in the comments and I will take a look.

Enjoy your week,

Abi

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Goodbye Sleepover Collab!

Hello Guys,

This week, as most of you will know, I have been doing a collaboration with my friend Emily and we have been sharing with you how to have the best sleepover ever - autumn inspired. 

Autumn Sunset, taken by moi!

We had so much fun making these blogs and we hope that you have enjoyed them and maybe even try one out! In today's blog I will just be sharing an with you what an overview of we have done and the links just in case you missed a couple and would like to have a read.

Monday - Snacks!

I shared a little recipe I came up with called Mini S'mores to enjoy at your sleepover and Emily shared her secret on how to make the best hot chocolate you will ever taste! The link is on the names of what we've done. 

Tuesday - Beauty and DIY

I shared a really cute nail art design for you and your friends to enjoy painting your nails with and Emily shared a DIY you can make there and take home.

Wednesday - Stuff to Do!

I shared some of my favourite films that I'm sure you and your friends will love and Emily shared a few games that you and yours friends could do.

I really hope that you have enjoyed theses extra posts over the last few days because although it's been a challenge I have enjoyed it too. If you do try some of our ideas please leave a comment and let us know because it means a lot! Enjoy the rest of your Half Term and I'll see you with another post on Monday.

Abi

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Sleepover Entertainment - Films!

Hello guys,
As you may know because it is half term Emily and I are doing a collab where we share our tips on how to have the best sleepover ever. Today we are sharing a few fun ideas on what to do at your sleepover. I will be sharing some great films which I am sure that you will love and the cheapest place I could find where you can get them from. All the films I am sharing are all 12's, so hopefully all of you reading would be able to watch.

Now You See Me
This is one of my all time favourite films, it has so many little plot twists and the ending is quite unpredictable! I love the cleverness and how all the characters have a distinct role. It follows four magicians who each answer a mysterious invitation to an obscure address with secrets inside. A year later they're the four horseman who break the law in their controversial magic shows.
You can get this from:
Tesco £5.00
Amazon £3.94
HMV: £5.99

Pitch Perfect
This movie is so fun, it's hilarious and a real feel good film. I have 
watched this so many times so I enjoy singing along! It is about the Barden Bellas and their climb to reach the top of the American a Capella groups. It focus's on Becca, an aspiring DJ who thinks that collage is not for her. If you can choose between the 1st and 2nd movie, in my opinion the 1st is so much better
You can get this from:
Tesco: £5.00
Amazon: £4.99
HMV: £5.99

Blended
I watched this at my sleepover and it is so hilarious! Although not all my friends love this type of film, everybody enjoyed it and we where all laughing so much. The story starts with two people on a blind date and everything that could possibly go wrong - goes wrong! They decide they never want to see each other again and end up on a luxury African vacation together and the story unfolds...
Where you can get this from:
Tesco: £5.00
Asda: £5.00
Amazon: £4.87
HMV: £5.99


Hairspray
I haven't watched this for so long but since my school where doing Hairspray as a school musical and I got the part of Penny Pingleton I have watched this film so many times! I personally prefer this to the old film of Hairspray but that's partly because Zac Efron plays Link! It's about Tracey Turnblad, whose dream is to dance on the Corny Collins show with Link!
Where you can get this from:
Amazon: £3.56
HMV: £6.99

The Fault in Our Stars:
I though I would include this film because it is such an amazing, emotional story and so far all the other films have all been very happy and some of you may want a sad film. Emily and I watched this when she came over and we planned this and I still cry! It is the story of Hazel and Augustus and how they fall in love but still fight cancer. It is just so emotional!
Where you can get this from:
Tesco: £5.00
HMV: £2.99
Amazon: £2.99

I hope you have enjoyed this blog post and will watch one of these film, let me know in the comments if you do. Today on Emily's blog she shared games that you can play. Click her name to read that. Enjoy the rest of your week,

Abi

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Sleepover Beauty - Cat Nail Design

Hello Guys,

It's day two of mine and Emily's sleepover Collab and today I am sharing with you a very cute nail design while Emily is sharing a DIY. I love cats so I wanted to do something cat related and I thought a cat nail design would be perfect! Also as it is getting near Halloween this could be the perfect touch too finish your outfit. So lets get into this!

You Will Need:

• Baby Pink nail polish
• Black nail polish
• Base coat and top coat
• Small nail art tool or a tooth pic

I used baby pink and black but another colour combination that would work really well is dark purple and white.

1) Paint all your nails with a base coat and let that dry. Now paint all your nails baby pink.

2) About 2/3 up your nail (from the tip)  paint two right angles using black nail polish and a tooth pick; these will be the ears.

3) Half way between the tip of your nail and the ears paint a small triangle - this will be the nose.

4) On either side of the nail draw 2 or 3 lines for whiskers. Finally draw two eyes.

5) Paint a top coat and you are done!

Thank you for reading I hope you are enjoying your half term and having some time to relax! Today on Emily's blog she is sharing a really sweet DIY so please take a look at that. Enjoy the rest of your week!

Abi

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Sleepover Snacks - Mini S'mores!

Hello Guys,
For those of you who don't know as it is Half Term and I have a lot more time to blog, I wanted to do something special. So Emily and I are doing a collab where we share ideas on having the best sleepover ever. For more information click here.

Today I am very excited to be sharing with you something I have wanted to share for ages. I came up with this idea a while back but wasn't really sure when to post so now is perfect because they are so much fun to make at a sleepover and will be delicious snacks. I really like S'mores but they are quite messy so these Mini S'mores are a great alternative as they are quick and easy!

What you will need for 20 Mini S'mores:

• 20 Marshmallows
• 50g of Chocolate
• 5 digestive biscuits

Method:

1) Prepare your ingredients - put the chocolate in a microwaveable bowl and the biscuits in a thick plastic bag.

2) Put your chocolate in the microwave for 30 seconds, take it out and stir. Keep doing this until all of the chocolate is melted.

3) Make sure all the air is out of the bag, use a rolling pin and crush up the biscuits. Some slightly bigger chunks are nice to leave if you wish. Pour the crumbs into a bowl.

4) Take a marshmallow, dip it into the chocolate and then into the biscuits and then leave on a rack. Cover about half the marshmallow. Do this for as many as you want.

5) Leave them to dry and then enjoy!

And that's it! Leave me a comment down below if you enjoyed. On Emily's Blog we will be showing you how to create the best Hot Chocolate ever. Thank you for reading and have a great week. If you have any suggestions for future blog posts then please let me know and I will try my best.

Abi
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