I have to say you ALL know how to make a girl feel good 😀
As for me taking a photo of the quadruple colors in my hair….ARE YOU KIDDING?! Do you think I wanted PHOTO documentation of that?! NO WAY!!!!!
I honestly didn’t expect to get anyone saying they liked the color! LOL! I figured you’d all say OH NO! What now! LOL!!! Its a very big adjustment, but ONE compliment for a WOMAN equal 100 from a man! Thank you all for such a warm response to my hair trauma story. Its been quite the adjustment for me. You all helped me feel better about it.
I’m getting the TRIPLE take from those I know. When people would say WOW! You totally changed your hair!” I kept saying it was a dye job trauma, and I had no choice, then I quickly explained it to people!! Now I’m just smiling and saying “I needed a change”. So, thank you for letting my confidence build a bit. I guess no one needs to know WHAT really happened, if it looks OK now. You all definitely made me feel better about it.
A lot of people have been shocked that I didn’t BALL. Honestly, the MAIN reason I didn’t cry was because at least my hair didn’t break off, and I remember when Alexa lost her hair to Cancer. She had GORGEOUS, thick, dark hair, down to her waist. We cut it to her shoulders before it fell out, but it still came out it CHUNKS. THAT was one of the hardest things for me to see. She would just sit on the couch and grab a handful, and look at me with tears in her eyes. Her expressive communication then was harder for her, but she was VERY upset about this. I just told her It is going to be OK. it will grow back. I’d say “You don’t need hair to be beautiful. ” So HOW could I cry after telling her all that?! I had my hair. Wasn’t my favorite color, but I wasn’t sick. I just made a crazy dye mistake. I had to repeat the same words I told her to myself. Granted I didn’t feel beautiful, but I didn’t have Cancer or anything like that.
I kept wanting I change! LOL! Guess I got it.
Jay says he likes it, its just going to take time to get use to. He does like the style alot, despite the fact he about DIED when I cut my ahir. I told him this is exactly WHY we women get into hair RUTS! You men want us to look the same all the time!! When he came home after work yesterday he was still a little shocked when he saw me again! LOL! Its just SO different. For the 9 years he’s been with me, I’ve always had long blond hair. Granted in my early 20’s it was more healthy and curly.
My kids love it! LOL! Not sure WHY. Amber wants her hair “painted” too. Since THAT comment I have secretly HID all her paints! I know her too well.
I LOVE the cut and style. In fact I did curl the ends yesterday and it looked REALLY nice 😀 I also have a “Cute” ponytail, and my hair is full of body. I haven’t had much “movement” to my hair in some time, so it feels REALLY good, and yes MODERN! For all that I’m really happy.
MANY people asked WHAT dye I used. I used Loreal. My PROBLEM most likely happened because I tried a different color, since last time I dyed it, it go TOO light on the bottom. I’m NOT blaming the company. I’m sure it was a number of issues, and like most problems USER ERROR!
So thank you again. I feel good about this NEW ME! LOL! Jay said as long as I don’t get a NEW man, he is fine with the NEW ME! LOL!
I’m off the the doctors with the kids today. Alexa will have her follow up to ensure she is recovering from her pneumonia. I’m happy to report (so far) Noah & Amber don’t seem to be sick, nor did they have any reaction to the H1N1 nasal spray, so THANK GOODNESS!!!
Now I promised some eye candy. Sorry I didn’t get to it yesterday! I worked on some eye candy for tomorrow’s post!
Without further delay…….
Don’t Peek!
I think I’m finally getting my card mojo back. It’s hard to go from one design mindset to another. When I’m on a roll designing NEW templates, or creating with the templates, it can be hard to switch to just a FLAT surface again! LOL!
Isn’t this lil guy so cute. Looks like he could be in big trouble too 😀 Not sure if he is wrapping or un-wrapping. Noah has 4 birthday parties over the next 2 weeks! So I needed to make some BOY cards. NO pink in this one 😀 This was Noah Approved! LOL!
When the girls have a party to attend I’m now off the hook, as they make their own cards 😀 Noah, well he is too busy playing with BOY stuff to care about crafting these days.
I got inspired by my patterned paper colors, and just colored away. I usually have my paper picked PRIOR to coloring my images. Makes life easier. When I just color first, it can be harder to complete a project when I try to match evrything up, after the fact.
The “Don’t Peek”sentiment comes from Tiny Words Borders & Centers Set 1-3/16″ . I just used markers to color each letter to match! So simple and CUTE!
This cut dog is named Ruffles: A Present for you! He is from Stampavie the Helz Cuppleditch collection. I love her stuff.
The paper is a mini stack from Making Memories. I’ve had it forever, and use it often.
I think this came out pretty cute, and BOYISH. I know there is a BOW but go with the GIFT theme. I also made sure my bow matched the bow in my image. Its a little detail but I found it to be important.
Well once again, thanks for stopping by!! I’ll be back tomorrow with some NEW! Release images from PCS!
Until then
21 Responses for "No peeking…"
Lauren your post yesterday sent me right to buy hair dye. I figured if I totally messed it up I could go get some pretty reddish brown like you as the salon. Mine was weird. I got super blonde, I wanted crazy light. But it turned out natural golden blonde. Which is probably better as it’s not shockingly different or anything. I’m glad you are starting to just say you needed a change. It really does look fab.
Today’s card is fantastic. 🙂
CUTE CARD!
LOVE to read all your stuff, and to watch your artwork (i see cards as art!), but i also love your new hair!!
I’ve changed my hair a lot in the last years, it was underneath my but when i was a little girl (7 years old), than it started with bobline, shoulder length for a while, and then extremes… :D, never died it before, but when i got older i started. And after my marriage (march 17th) i cut it punky short, i wanted to before, but realised i could have the cute hairdo at my weddingday if i did that…
Now it’s short too! Around 1,5cm around, and with a A-line on the front 🙂 (and the front is died pure blond, but my own colour is a little darker)
Luvvv, karin
i ment DYE instead of DIE… sorry… 🙂
Such a cute card!! I love the new look!! I have been telling myself the same thing that I need a change but haven’t taken the plunge yet. Thanks for sharing your story and maybe I will finally do it!! I am not sure about the dying part because my hair is turning gray but people say that is a good reason to dye it. I dyed my hair so much when I was younger and not sure if I want that upkeep again.
you are adorable. and so is you card. 🙂
Love the hair…love the card…love the blog…love the handmade cards I bought from your Etsy shop. Lauren, you are an inspiration. Thank you for who you are and what you share with us!
Great boy’s card! The image and sentiment would also be a good one to use on Christmas Cards.
Lauren, this is such a cute ‘boy’ card.
I am glad you are accepting your new colored hair and cut!! It is so darling, believe me. It will take a little while getting used to. Before you know it, you will want to keep this new style and color the same each month. It is really beautiful just like you are!!
I like your blog module very very much~~
Adorable card and the puppy makes me want another dog. Eeeek…..stop the madness. Glad you are doing a bit better.
Hugs – Becky
Nice post, such a cute card!! I am not certain about the failing part because my hair is turning black but people say that is a good reason to colorant it.
Regards,
I love this card. I love the fun colors and Ruffles is so adorable. He is on his way (along with a bunch of other Stampavie images) to my on-line store!! Yeah! I can’t wait to ink him up myself so I can set it up on my website.
I’m glad Alexa is doing better.
~Lacey
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Your story about Alexa’s hair falling out and how you dealt with it and you used that experience to deal with your own hair problem is absolutely outstanding!! So proud of you!
Although I have always had long curly hair, I don’t think it would bother me if it all fell out. I even asked hubby if it would bother him if I shaved my head. It would…..so I keep the hair. LOL
I think you are beautifull in and out. Your hair looks great. And, yes, you do look like your mom……..sisters…..Love grammy
Oh my gosh! I had virtually the same thing happen to my hair in college on Thanksgiving break! Only my hair was only shoulder length to start with and practically white bleach blond (I had been Madonna’s character from Dick Tracy for Halloween). Thank goodness my mom made me wait until the day AFTER Thanksgiving!! Mine turned absolutely green. I spent about 2 hours at a stylist and ended up with a poopy brown color that in the right light still looked green. So I decided to try again and bought a red dye thinking maybe it would make a nice brown when it mixed with the green 😉 And the healthy hair near my head turned a nice red, but the rest stayed green! I was able to pull it back in a ponytail with red head and green tail!! So I went to another stylist (not wanting to hurt the first one’s feelings after she worked so hard) and had it cut very short.
Yours looks great–cut and color. I know what you mean about it being weird having a different color hair when you’ve always been blonde.
Love your card too. That dog is so cute.
Way too cute Lauren. The bow is just fine, even for a boy card. I like that phrase “Noah approved”. Too funny.
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