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I recently started a idea/inspirations journal.

& it's one of the best ideas I've had in a long time

I think this all really started by taking Photo Critique where we look deep into photographs by describing, analyzing, and  interpreting them. Sometimes I'll get these really great ideas for shoots but never document them which makes me forget about them later on.
I take photos from magazines & cut & paste them into an adorable notebook I got from Urban Outfitters. 

I like to write myself notes of why I like the photos & how I can use these ideas in my future photographs. 

It's like pinterest...but more personal. It's so much better for me because holding the photo I feel like I can critique it better in my mind. 

It's a great way to keep your creative gears moving & always something to look back on if you're stuck.

I think anyone who is in the creative field should have their own ideas/inspirations journal. Whether it's photography, design, culinary, writing... anything. 

SELLING.

I'm in the process of putting together selling some things I make, all photo related.
Right now I'm working on Holga Prints and Wood photo transfers. 

It's in the process and a growing idea still. 

First. 

I want to start doing more personal work with my Holga. 

I make prints myself on an enlarger in the darkroom & mount all photos myself.

These prints are done on 11x14 fiber paper a street art series. 

I love street art. 

I will soon have more photos and sizes. 

Second. 

I will be making wood photo transfers. 

I will have an array of photos to choose from, sizes, styles, ect.
I would love to add these to photo services someday as well.

Orchid 4x4

Poster art. 4x6

Fancy Friday

Some Serious Eye Candy

Calling all sweet teeth and design lovers. 

I'm on a super health kick right now due to finals. So this probably doesn't help me any, but I just cannot help that they are all so beautiful! 

They are the greatest ideas for parties, gatherings, weddings, etc. 

& the Christmas table sets?! Adorable! I must do something similar for my family this year. 

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p.s. number 32-35 and 84-93 I fancy! 94-103 is also a lavender winter design, oh goodness!

Quote Art

This project was very simple and I loved the outcome of it. 

I first saw this project on Pinterest. Then I saw Steven do it and ever since I've wanted to try it myself.

I asked my Grandma to go to DI with me so I could pick out an old painting...she got an old bread box.

I took this old painting and cut it down to a 8x10 so I could frame it later. 

I already had a pack of letter stickers that I picked up from the Roberts Arts and Crafts sale. 

Being the perfectionist I am I was worried about the paint seeping through the letters..which happened anyway. However, I loved how it turned out, it gave a rustic worn out look to the words. 

With the painting I choose it had some texture so when I put the paint on it 

Here's what to do

Step one: Go find an old painting. Mine was $3.00 from Desert Industries. 

Step Two: Find a quote you like and place the sticker letters onto your painting. 

Step three: Choose a color of paint and cover the painting. (I used gouache paint, it's a thick tempera base paint [correct me on that if I'm wrong]...which is not the cheapest paint to use.)
Step four: Wait to dry and peel off the letters. 

Step Five: Admire your project. 

I'm excited to put mine in a black frame.  

Kids and art.

Arts and crafts was always my thing in school and camps.

I excelled at the craft table.

I've always wanted to work and teach kids about art.

Every child deserves to expand their creativity.

I was asked to run art projects for groups of kids every now and then for LIGAmac.

LIGAmac is a group I volunteer with that helps families in crisis.

I am so excited for this to happy and blessed that it finally is.

I start my first project on Wednesday of this week with six and seven year old kiddos.

This week we will be gathering leaves from various plants. Painting them on the back and pressing them onto paper.

It creates some really neat designs.

I think one of the best parts of this job I think will be experimenting!

Cards.

In case you didn't know I love and enjoy being crafty and making various things.

One of my favorite things to design and create is cards.

From birthday, holidays, and graduation (I had 7 graduates to make cards for this year.)

One of the hardest things for me when it comes to making cards is if it's for a boy.

Because well, my look is usually pretty soft, sweet, and girly.

I have to remind myself when scrapbook or craft shopping to pick out some more "manly" card supplies.

Today I made a card for our little neighbor. He is turning the big ONE today.
This is what I came up with.

Hope it looks boy-ish enough for the kiddo, I would hate for him to put up a fuss. Hah!

Here are photos of birthday cards I have done while I've been here in Mexico.

As you might guess, I have some limited supplies and not the usually "cute scrapbook look." while I've been here.
The style is pretty rustic though and I love it.
Not the best photographs taken.