How to Create Tartan Nails Ala the Movie BRAVE

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Now, check out how AWESOME these Tartan Nails are and how fun and easy they are to create!

Tartan Nails 
HOW TO Create Tartan Nails:
Paint two coats of butter LONDON’s Nail Foundation Flawless Basecoat for a beautiful, natural looking nail. Paint a brush-width strip of butter LONDON’s Queen Vic down the outside part of your nail. With a thin, long nail art brush, paint a thin line of butter LONDON’s Stag Do down each side of Queen Vic. With the same brush and colour, paint two small horizontal lines below the cuticle (try to keep the lines from going as low as the middle of the nail). Clean the brush in some acetone or nail lacquer remover and paint two horizontal lines of butter LONDON’s Sprog at the tip of the nail, as well as one vertical line down the right side of the nail. Apply butter LONDON’s Matte Finish Topcoat, and you’re good to go! 
SO FUN, right?  I am going to try this tonight!

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Brave on 5 Disc DVD

Merida is more than a princess!  She is a force to be reckoned with!  I LOVED this movie and so did my girls!  We got to preview it before it came out and loved it!!  Plus we have a great time with all of the activities that you can do with your kids!  And check out this awesome video showing you how PSIMadeThis.com’s Erica Domesek tackles tartan, one of the biggest trends on the runway this season and demonstrates how you can incorporate it into your wardrobe with an easy DIY fashion project. Get inspired by spunky princess Merida and go mad for plaid with this fun and easy project! 

 
 That’s pretty cool right?

There are some fantastic activities to do with your kids to get them amped up for the November 13, 2012 release!!  Just click below for some awesome ideas!

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Now that you are crafting and fashioning in BRAVE style, lets talk about the AWESOME 5 Disc Combo pack Blu-ray DVD being released for all to fall in love with!!

We LOVE this movie!  I love that in true Disney flair, they took a tom boy and let her be who she wanted while still being a princess to admire!  The Blu-ray discs give you an experience like you did not see in theaters.  With bonus features like director’s comments, the secrets behind the animations, exclusive footage of the making of scenes, bloopers and SO MUCH MORE, you can be the BRAVE-est fan out there!  You will love the story behind how Merida came to life, will want to watch over and over again the 2 theatrical shorts; La Luna and The Legend of Mor’Du and will appreciate the mother daughter relationship that is showcased from the beginning to end!

Check out this awesome clip too!

 
This is a DVD worth owning and the perfect stocking stuffer too!

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BRAVE “Will O’ The Wisps’ Clip is Here

I loved BRAVE and so did my kids!  You can see my review and hear all about my thoughts!  One of my favorite scenes in the movie is when Merida spots the Wisps.

See the clip below and learn about them too:

 

THE LORE

WILL O’ THE WISPS

 Travelers—particularly those who venture out after sunset on unfamiliar pathways—beware of the will o’ the wisps.

 It is said—though by whom is a bit of a mystery—that on certain days for certain travelers in certain parts of the world, little lights dance on the horizon, whispering tempting invitations… pledging the answers to lifelong questions, the realization of dreams, a key to secret treasures—a change of fate.

 Charmed and curious, unsuspecting travelers follow the floating lights, mesmerized by their whispers, their promises. Yet no matter how long or how fervently they follow, they never quite touch the beautiful beacons whose flickering lights eventually fade and disappear… leaving the inquisitors, the dreamers and the treasure seekers lost… and alone.

Have you seen BRAVE yet?  What are you waiting for!  You have to experience this amazing Scottish tale in 3D on the big screen!


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BRAVE: Expert Animation with Heart + The Director Speaks + Activity Sheets for Your Kids

Go see a movie tonight.  Pack up your kids, your anticipation and your expectations and let Disney Pixar impress you once again with the fast-movie and adventurous BRAVE!

This movie ROCKS!  Just as you would expect from the film studio that let’s their movies be told by the film makers with little intervention from the studio.

We can start with the amazing animation, the incredibly colors, the attention to detail and the fact that no matter how many times I see a Disney Pixar movie, I am always impressed with the talents of the animators.  There is a reason that they are tops in their field and producing hit after hit on the widescreen.  BRAVE is a testament to the creative mind being able to flourish!  And the 3D affects are fun and make the movie POP!

The fiery princess is like no other and her strong, stubborn, attitude is refreshing to see in a princess.  As a mom to three girls, I appreciate that they were able to see such a  strong, charismatic girl fight for her dreams and be humble in a lesson learned as well.  I love her spunk, her tenacity and her nontraditional love of all things tomboy!

But more than that, the story and the bond that is forged between mother and daughter is  heartwarming and endearing.  The lesson is timeless.  And I think every parent will enjoy taking their kids to see BRAVE!

Check out this fun clip from the movie:

 
I took all three of my daughters, all under 6.  There are some dark and scary scenes, just like in other Disney movies, and my 5 year old did curl up on my lap.  However, my 4 and 2 year old mentioned that they did not like one scene, but they watched it and talk about the movie and seemed to enjoy it.  And my husband and I really liked it too!  There are a few little jokes that only parents will ‘get’ and we thought that was pretty cool!

To help your kids really enjoy the characters, download and print these activity sheets!

After the movie, the Director – Mark Andrews –  stood up to take questions!  Yep, he was in our preview audience!  How cool is that? I’ll paraphrase some of the highlights!

When asked about how he came up with the idea for the movie, he stated that he had always been fascinated with Scottish culture and the time period in history that BRAVE was based on.  He, apparently, has the scariest desk at Pixar with swords and daggars and such everywhere.  So, as the idea for a movie based on the time he thinks he should have been born in developed, he wanted a strong, willful character to lead the way, shooting bow and arrows all the way.

When he talked about how long ago the movie was actually finished and how hard it was to bring it to screen, everyone was amazed that the wrap up and approval was only 4 weeks ago!  In this digital  age, a film can become reality faster than ever!

He lit up and was excited to share his passion for making sure the characters were strong, believable, and lovable.  It was no mistake to make this princess red headed with huge blue eyes, a quick tongue and a stubbornness not often fit for a princess.  He shared that, not unlike his own home life, the chaos of the three sons and the drama between the mother and daughter boast a great deal of his real life on screen.

This is a film to see!  So gather everyone up and head to the theater because it opens JUNE 22, 2012 and then come back and tell me if you agree that it was awesome!

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BRAVE is Coming June 22: See the NEW ‘Summer Games’ Spot

I am anxiously awaiting June 22, 2012 for the opening of BRAVE, the soon to be summer hit from Disney/Pixar!  Are YOU planning a trip to the theater?  To get you ready, check out this super funny spot just released!

 
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New Clip: BRAVE ‘Fergus Shares a Legend’

Who is anticipating BRAVE hitting theaters June 22, 2012?  I know I am!!  While we wait, enjoy this new clip from BRAVE!

 

A grand adventure full of heart, memorable characters and signature Pixar humor, “Brave” uncovers a new tale in the mysterious Highlands of Scotland where the headstrong Merida (voice of Kelly Macdonald) defies an age-old custom and inadvertently unleashes chaos, forcing her to discover the meaning of true bravery before it’s too late. Opens June 22, 2012, in Disney Digital 3D™ in select theaters.

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Happy Mother’s Day from BRAVE: See the New Spot

I hope you have marked your calendars!  BRAVE is coming June 22, 2012! But right now, sit back and take in this spot to honor Mother’s Day spot from the film!

 
 A grand adventure full of heart, memorable characters and signature Pixar humor, “Brave” uncovers a new tale in the mysterious Highlands of Scotland where the headstrong Merida (voice of Kelly Macdonald) defies an age-old custom and inadvertently unleashes chaos, forcing her to discover the meaning of true bravery before it’s too late. Opens June 22, 2012, in Disney Digital 3D™ in select theaters.

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