Photo Backdrop DIY

What you'll need: Yoobi tissue paper, Scissors, double-sided tape & a board 

I bought 2 packets of each color but ended up only using 1 packet of each. This will vary depending on the size of the backboard

You can use the natural crease in the tissue paper to determine the length of the strips you're cutting

Cut strips in each color of tissue paper 

Next stick the tissue paper onto the double sided tape. Make sure each layer hangs over the other. 

You're going to want to hold down the previous layer so that it doesn't get stuck on the next layer of double-sided tape. Use something light so the strands don't rip. 

Keep repeating until each color is finished. Then enjoy taking pictures in front of it! We used an easel at  the birthday party as it was the easiest way of lowering the back drop for the smaller children. 

Let me know what you think and check back in with me tomorrow to see how to make a Yoobi piñata!

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How to Yoobi

Filmed & edited by Alyssa Dy of Stellar Roar

Photography by Alyssa Dy of Stellar Roar, art products ℅ Yoobi

Hands down this is the easiest birthday party I've ever thrown. For the first time ever I didn't find myself in aisle 3 of Party City debating over which ninja turtle would look most compatible with Princess Sophia. Wanna know the secret? [ Drumroll please]…Throw a Yoobi Party! Yes that's right I said throw a Yoobi party, ( pronounced "you-be") - neon colors and a Toucan bird = fun for everyone! 

One For You. One For Me. For every Yoobi item you purchase, a Yoobi item will be donated to a classroom in need, in the U.S.  

Party planning made simple, all while giving back to the community is too good of a package to pass up. 

Keep checking in with my blog this week for fun DIY posts that will have you ready to throw your very own Yoobi party. 

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Gorjana - Jewels of the Week

'G Ring' Midi Ring 

'Marni' Midi Ring 

'Carina' Midi Rings 

'Marina' Midi Ring 

From the moment I wore my first Midi ring I've been fascinated by them and in awe of how much fun it is to dress up my fingers. Even though midi rings are so delicate there's a flair of edginess to wearing them ( especially in an office setting). 

Yay or nay to Midi rings - what do you think? 

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Summer Beauty Must Haves with Stellar Roar

                                                                        “Even I don’t wake up looking like Cindy Crawford”

                                                                                                         Cindy Crawford

Let’s face it ladies, we’ve all been sitting on the subway (shout out to my NY girls) or in rush hour traffic on the 5 when we’ve spied a fellow commuter with a melted face. You know the one with the smudged mascara trailing down her cheek. So if Cindy Crawford can admit that beauty takes a little effort, why can’t we?!

With the hot summer days creeping up I’ve been on the hunt, to help you find more refreshing beauty products. Anything that’s lightweight and not oily is on my list to investigate.

Check out the reasoning behind my product picks for the summer @StellarRoar

                                                                     

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Check out the On camera interview I did with rapper Nephew and his Producer Mickey Lo. You can see more of them ( and ME!) on StellarRoar.com  You can also find Polished Practical on Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest