[Spiralshell]

Two of my dearest friends are driving up here to NY today from Maryland for my baby shower tomorrow, and one of them is going to henna my belly tonight!<br>
I'm very excited!<br>
I will post pictures once it's done. Yay!<br><img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="/img/vbsmilies/smilies/bellycast.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="Bellycast"><br><br>
Has anybody else done any kind of special belly love projects?<br><br><img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="/img/vbsmilies/smilies/bellycast.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="Bellycast"><img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="/img/vbsmilies/smilies/stillheart.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="Stillheart"><img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="/img/vbsmilies/smilies/bellycast.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="Bellycast"><img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="/img/vbsmilies/smilies/stillheart.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="Stillheart"><img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="/img/vbsmilies/smilies/bellycast.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="Bellycast"><img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="/img/vbsmilies/smilies/stillheart.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="Stillheart"><img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="/img/vbsmilies/smilies/bellycast.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="Bellycast"><img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="/img/vbsmilies/smilies/stillheart.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="Stillheart">

 

[MandyB]

That sounds SO neat! I would love to do some henna artwork on my belly, but have never done it. It will be fun to see your pictures!

 

[Serenyd]

I'd like to see your pics. No, I've never had the opportunity to have this done.

 

[artekah]

Ooh, cool! Some friends of mine will probably be helping me make a belly cast on Tuesday, if I'm still pregnant then (which I probably will be.) I'll let you know how it goes!

 

[star*mora]

cool - looking forward to the pics<br>
i love checking out photos!

 

[fyrebloom]

I had my belly Henna'd when I was pregnant with my twins, and I LOVED it. Have fun tonight!<img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="/img/vbsmilies/smilies/joy.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="joy">

 

[Nature]

That sounds awesome!<br><br>
No, I've never had anything like that with any of my pregnancies. No one to do it for me.<br><br>
Enjoy yourself!!!! <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.mothering.com/discussions/images/smilies/thumb.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="thumbs up">

 

[completebeginnings]

I had henna with my second and I have done a belly cast at 39 weeks for all 3 of mine so far. I will post all of them(they hang on the wall in my bedroom) when #4 gets done in a few weeks. It is so cool so see how differently I have carried each pregnancy.

 

[tayndrewsmama]

I had mine done in August. The pic is somewhere in the Belly Pics thread. Have fun!

 

[Kmama2]

<a href="http://tmvigneau.blogspot.com/2009/09/henna-art.html" target="_blank">http://tmvigneau.blogspot.com/2009/09/henna-art.html</a><br><br>
I had my arms and feet done with Henna at my Mother's blessing last week. Loads of fun!!!

 

[Bromache]

Awesome!! I really wanted to do this, but wasn't sure where to get SAFE henna, so didn't get to it. Please make sure your friend uses the genuine stuff that turns brownish/orange/red, not black or other funky colors, which may not be safe. Have fun! And post pictures!!

 

[Spiralshell]

Here it is with the henna still on and drying -- it will look different tomorrow once the stain sets in<br><a href="http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=2709810&l=8837aaba2f&id=703462542" target="_blank">http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pi...f&id=703462542</a><br><br><img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.mothering.com/discussions/images/smilies/orngbiggrin.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="orange big grin">

 

[StephM76]

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<div style="font-style:italic;">Here it is with the henna still on and drying -- it will look different tomorrow once the stain sets in<br><a href="http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=2709810&l=8837aaba2f&id=703462542" target="_blank">http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pi...f&id=703462542</a><br><br><img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.mothering.com/discussions/images/smilies/orngbiggrin.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="orange big grin"></div>
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That looks awesome and so much fun!

 

[JamieB]

I really wanted to do a belly cast last time but never got around to it but i'm going to do one this time for sure. I'm so excited!

 

[Bromache]

That is gorgeous!!

 

[MsVyky]

We're doing my belly cast on Tuesday as my going away present at work (My last day was this week)- I'm really excited to see how it will turn out seeing as I work with artists!

 

[Spiralshell]

Here's the belly the next day, once the henna paste is off -- the design is more subtle and very pretty <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.mothering.com/discussions/images/smilies/orngbiggrin.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="orange big grin"><img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.mothering.com/discussions/images/smilies/orngbiggrin.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="orange big grin"><img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.mothering.com/discussions/images/smilies/orngbiggrin.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="orange big grin"><br><br><a href="http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=2715145&l=9690c25ba1&id=703462542" target="_blank">http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pi...1&id=703462542</a>

 

[fyrebloom]

Don't worry it will darken considerably. Not super dark, because belly skin is thin, but It will go from orange to brown in a day. It needs time to oxidise. It's very lovely!<br><br>
PS I friended you on FB <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.mothering.com/discussions/images/smilies/wink1.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="wink1">.

 

[Charlize]

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<div style="font-style:italic;">Here's the belly the next day, once the henna paste is off -- the design is more subtle and very pretty <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.mothering.com/discussions/images/smilies/orngbiggrin.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="orange big grin"><img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.mothering.com/discussions/images/smilies/orngbiggrin.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="orange big grin"><img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.mothering.com/discussions/images/smilies/orngbiggrin.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="orange big grin"><br><br><a href="http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=2715145&l=9690c25ba1&id=703462542" target="_blank">http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pi...1&id=703462542</a></div>
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That is so cool! I love the idea of it, but have never done it. I'm too shy regarding my belly. <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.mothering.com/discussions/images/smilies/redface.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="Embarrassment">