New hair color.

Before:

The process:

After:

AND... one more little detail:

Ahhhhh. I FINALLY colored my hair. I didn't realize how much I missed getting my hair colored. My grow-out was so long! I really have no excuse... since my mom is my hair stylist. ;D

On Sunday we added one more detail to my hair... just a little coppery red to the back... We'll make it a little brighter next time... but, I love the little detail. :D By the way: I didn't cut my hair. It's SO freakin' long and REALLY needs to be cut... But, I'm now sure what I want to do yet. I might be growing out my bangs... I don't know. :)

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♡ Chelsey


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AND, the winner of the "Multicolored" challenge is...

April 23rd
This weeks challenge: Multicolored.
The challenge: The challenge will be based around your children. Take or find a photo of your baby (or kid... or puppy... or kitty). Many colors. :D

The winners chosen by me:

First:Wow... this is so amazingly sweet.

{The Franklins}

Congrats to the winner! Great job, and please feel free to grab the Fact: I'm Awesome button! Because You are awesome!!

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Second: So messy... BUT, so cute!

{Life to the Max}

Third: Cute capture! Love the focus on the grass!

{Bunch of Barrons}

Fourth: Love it!

{And then, she snapped}

Fifth: Oh goodness. Toes.

{Stoneyville}

Congrats to my top 5 winners! If you'd like... you are more than welcome to grab a Top 5 Photo button below!

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My favorites (in no particular order):

{Being What I Want to Be}

{Live. Love. Travel.}

{Ashley... Plus Three}

{The Moments in Between}

{Baby Making}

If you're one of my favorites you are more than welcome to grab a "Paper mama hearts me" button below!

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Guess what.... after 4 challenges there will be a week long vote off of the winners from the 4 previous challenges... 0 more challenges to go...

Winners so far:

- Surprise: ... Smiles Awake You ...

- Black and White: ... Bunch of Barrons ...

- Self Portrait: ... SONshine in a State of Grace ...

- Multicolored: ... The Franklins ...

And, if you all get a moment.... 

I'd LOVE a vote! :D

❤ Chelsey

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The Paper Mama Photo Challenge: Multicolored

April 23rd
This weeks challenge: Multicolored.
The challenge: The challenge will be based around your children. Take or find a photo of your baby (or kid... or puppy... or kitty). Many colors. :D

 

My example of "Multicolored":

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Here are a couple links to some free photo editing software if you don't already have something:
Picnik 
Picasa
Gimp
Pixlr

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Remember: my photo challenges do require you to have either your children or one of your furry children (pets) in the photo. It could be just one finger... or a toe... but, they must be there.
There always has to be rules... I know, boring right? But, it's to help me and you. :) Click on this link for more details... Each entry does need to link back to my blog... All photo entries need to be in by 11:59 PM Pacific Time on April 28th ...
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Guess what.... after 4 challenges there will be a week long vote off of the winners from the 4 previous challenges... 1 more challenge to go...

Winners so far:

- Surprise: ... Smiles Awake You ...

- Black and White: ... Bunch of Barrons ...

- Self Portrait: ... A SONshine State of Mind ...

- Multicolored: ... no one yet ...

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And, if you all get a moment.... 

I'd LOVE a vote! :D

❤ Chelsey



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AND, the winners of the "Holiday Colors" photo challenge are...

This weeks guest judge: ME!
This weeks challenge: Holiday colors.
The challenge: The challenge will be based around your children. Take or find a photo of your baby (or kid... or puppy... or kitty) wearing red and green... blue and white... or, whatever colors make you think of the upcoming holidays. Feel free to play around with photo editing programs! Have fun!






My winning picks:

First place: Window to My Soul
Why I chose this photo: "The light and contrast are beautiful. But, I mostly love how cool he is. :D In his snow gear enjoying a candy cane."

{Window To My Soul}

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Second place: Linkie Lueville
Why I chose this photo: "I'm pretty much always a sucker for babies in tutu's. And, it's a very lovely photo."

{Linkie Lueville}

Third place: Loving My Life
Why I chose this photo: "I love the holiday colored messy fingers! It's a great shot."

{Loving My Life}

Fourth place: Mel
Why I chose this photo: "I love the whole set up! The bright glow of the window in the background, the Christmas tree, and the sweet kid!"

{Mel}

Fifth place: Hot Coffee Mama
Why I chose this photo: "A super awesome family portrait. So different and TOTALLY a holiday color."

{Hot Coffee Mama}

Congrats to the top 5 winners! Great job, and please feel free to grab the top 5 button below! You're all awesome!





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My favorites (in no particular order):

{Buckeroomama}

{Hi, Baby.}

{Being What I Want To Be}

{Holly Days}

{Ashley Plus 3}

{Carolyn Haines}

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Guess what.... after 4 challenges there will be a week long vote off of the winners from the 4 previous challenges... The winner of the vote off will get a small prize! 3 more challenge to go...

Winners so far:
Holiday Colors: ... Window to My Soul ...
Winter: ... no one yet ...
Your Holiday: ... no one yet ...
Bokeh: ... no one yet ...

And, if you all get a moment.... I'd LOVE a vote! :D

Would ya could ya? Vote for me?