tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39407464738412145262024-03-05T09:16:04.907-05:00Angela VandenbogaardAngiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06117751476700248967noreply@blogger.comBlogger749125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3940746473841214526.post-72705834066078829432012-01-14T11:55:00.005-05:002012-01-14T11:55:32.514-05:00Moving!!That's right! I'm moving, but not out of my apartment - <i>or at least not quite yet</i>. <b>I'm moving blogs!! </b><br />
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I will no longer be posting here, but this blog will stay up since it is a wonderful collection of articles from the past 5 years. I know, I can't believe that I have been blogging for 5 years! Anyways, I figured it was time for a big change - and what a better way to start a big change, but with a completely clean slate.<br />
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I will be blogging at <a href="http://part-timecreative.blogspot.com/">part-timecreative.blogspot.com</a> and will hope to become a regular blogger over there. I am still working on the design elements of it, so some things might not be completely functional yet - but I just wanted to jump right into my blogging over there. I hope you have all enjoyed your time here and that you willl enjoy your time even more at my <a href="http://www.part-timecreative.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">new blog</a>. Thanks so much for the past five years here :)Angiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06117751476700248967noreply@blogger.com50tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3940746473841214526.post-30648508196346479302012-01-08T18:39:00.000-05:002012-01-08T18:39:26.494-05:00End of Week Recap<br />
This week was a lot of ‘getting back on track’ with things. The holidays
always throw routines out of whack, and I find – personally, since I'm driving around so much – that it takes a
while for me to find me groove again.<br />
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This past week saw a lot of interesting ‘things’<br />
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I began the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/87609025/366pages-yearlong-online-workshop-mixed" target="_blank">366pages project </a>that I had signed up for, I have already shared
with you some pages. I’m finding myself waking up and looking forward to working
in it. It’s different and it challenges me in new ways. It’s part of my plan to
explore new artistic mediums and to <em>really</em> develop as an artist this
year (since I’m not in school, and I have employment). I can put the time and energy towards creatively looking at different things, and finding what works for me. I also have the income to be able to 'dispose' on art materials that I didn't always have before.<br />
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<a href="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7169/6662744097_b9dc8aab2a_z.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7169/6662744097_b9dc8aab2a_z.jpg" width="225" /></a>I made of list of ‘firsts’ that I <em>want</em> to complete in 2012 (so no
unrealistic ‘backpacking through Europe’ goals – since I know that’s not in the
cards lol). It was hard, I won’t lie. <em>But</em>, what it made me realize more
than what I want to do – is what I <em>have</em> done: jumped off waterfalls in
foreign countries? check! Zip lining? Check! All that Toronto sight-seeing (as
of this past December) Check, check, check! Try new foods? Check! (I’m
constantly doing this, so it didn’t seem fair to put in). Piercings? Check!
<em>No tattoos – it’s more I have such a wondering mind, I could never
decide.</em> Anyways, this is the list I came up with:<br />
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I created a “to-do” for January, that includes major cleaning of the
bathroom – there’s not good ventilation, and with steamy showers I want to be
steps ahead of potential mould. Reorganizing life, and trying to make my
apartment look like a 25 year old lives in it, not a 18 year old – <em>don’t
worry, there’s not stuffed animals or anything, it’s just cluttered and
disarrayed most of the time. </em>Eat all the food in the freezer – I think I
have more than enough protein’s to last well past the month – it’s just
focussing on eating those, and not getting more. Also, no new art supplies. I
know this seems ‘odd’ for an artist – but I’m going to use this month, and
possible next to try and use up odds and ends, and essentially
get rid of clutter. This will also force me to be a bit more creative as I get
down to the nitty gritty.<br />
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That being said, I did have a small ‘lapse’, although personally I don’t
think it counts as it’s not ‘art supplies’. It also counts as number one on my lists of firsts! I purchased a ‘<a href="http://www.beckyhiggins.com/products/" target="_blank">Project Life</a>’ kit, in
an effort to start keeping track of photos a little more creatively. I know I
would never be able to do the full blown scrapbooking, since I want to avoid the
clutter that comes with that. So this will work out a bit better. I’ll let you
all know when it arrives. I’m excited for it! I know most people are doing a
‘picture a day’ sort of thing, but with the cost of this kit, I want to stretch
it over the next few years. <em>And less face it – an album, a year: we’d be
drowning in books before we knew it!</em> So it’s more of a quality vs. quantity
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<br />Angiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06117751476700248967noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3940746473841214526.post-46695747497747009482012-01-05T20:57:00.001-05:002012-01-05T20:57:19.999-05:00Inside my Sketchbook<p>I hope everyone had a wonderful holidays. Mine was filled with lots of travelling, but lots of holiday goodness too. Starting of this year, I signed up for the 366 Pages online workshop, and here are some pages that I worked on. It’s not too late to sign up for it, and it’s great fun!</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Tv-EftQh9ow/TwZU6MRwxUI/AAAAAAAACl4/J0-paktX2SU/s1600-h/366-001%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="366-001" border="0" alt="366-001" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-AxaTRfngQ5c/TwZU7Gba95I/AAAAAAAACmA/Q14F9yiKAI0/366-001_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="242" height="350"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-GQN9PfKVv50/TwZU8arvCDI/AAAAAAAACmI/WNX5T_RKgZw/s1600-h/366-002%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="366-002" border="0" alt="366-002" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-2q8CkmYr1cs/TwZU9CsSX2I/AAAAAAAACmQ/7jhaqg3n_tw/366-002_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="226" height="350"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-0l-rtLkaQzw/TwZU_MChXfI/AAAAAAAACmY/aCFbYJMSeWM/s1600-h/366-003%2525264%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="366-003&4" border="0" alt="366-003&4" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCBRUizYG_xOS00zIfQcdUTf_nq82xscBT1uvn10sSx3oPSJnFAFc3hKM4EZbDwqx6rahPWGAzUc7-iBjcdVaO8tf7ilf4cUhCrry2p9uBkucR-v-mQZzs4qtIIhtJ1iFS4BsqqAz5UpU/?imgmax=800" width="350" height="245"></a></p> Angiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06117751476700248967noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3940746473841214526.post-80543883304233797842011-12-21T06:37:00.000-05:002011-12-21T06:37:00.416-05:00A Peek Inside My Sketchbook<p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-dsk9G5V0Ji0/TtLJ3Qpoa-I/AAAAAAAACcw/-NQD03QApIc/s1600-h/IMG_1925%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="" border="0" alt="" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-NxLZCk2juoE/TtLJ3ximKGI/AAAAAAAACc4/Ma18O-Xf9y4/IMG_1925_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="400" height="300"></a></p> <p>Based on an image from nationalgeographic.com – such a perfect place to look for sketchbook-inspiration.</p> Angiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06117751476700248967noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3940746473841214526.post-13942196259496173672011-12-20T07:37:00.000-05:002011-12-20T07:37:00.603-05:00Sketchbook Project 2012 Update<p>Cuddling in bed has got to be one of the most wonderful, and relaxing, things to do. </p> <p><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="footlove_small" border="0" alt="footlove_small" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-CHJ_3ET435g/TuLGCfatOfI/AAAAAAAAClg/h5kdu41DknI/footlove_small%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="350" height="245"></p> <p>That was one thing that was hard with the long distance relationship, when we had it – is that you don’t wake up together all the time. <em>And the bed is awfully cold in the winter without that extra living space heater.</em></p> Angiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06117751476700248967noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3940746473841214526.post-58873230472857442962011-12-15T07:34:00.000-05:002011-12-15T07:34:00.484-05:00Sketchbook Project 2012 Update<p>I’ve had this white-marker pen for a while, and I’ve been utterly in love with it. It’s perfect for adding little touches here and there, and working as a resist with watercolours (it’s oil based). </p> <p><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="forest_small" border="0" alt="forest_small" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-kcI3FebGe7A/TuLFM7vhhPI/AAAAAAAAClY/ew4NQDvFJNM/forest_small%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="350" height="246"></p> <p>I wanted to create a spread that just used the white marker with a nice background. Here I found the green creates the perfect ‘organic’ feel for the greenery that is sketched / drawn out.</p> Angiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06117751476700248967noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3940746473841214526.post-38562977632067693202011-12-14T06:35:00.000-05:002011-12-14T06:35:00.169-05:00A Peek Inside My Sketchbook<p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/--rQE8TjdzyE/TtLJVIK2BvI/AAAAAAAACcg/OP7I7WogSL4/s1600-h/IMG_1923%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="" border="0" alt="" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-fwC4_innQmI/TtLJVqoCOhI/AAAAAAAACco/-Mzd8Kz7YDY/IMG_1923_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="400" height="300"></a></p> <p>..based on a National Geographic image that I saw. I was intrigued by the numbers in the stands. </p> Angiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06117751476700248967noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3940746473841214526.post-67354174498656595422011-12-13T12:58:00.001-05:002011-12-13T13:11:02.133-05:00Gift Certificates!<p>I am pleased to announce, that my online shop on Etsy – <a href="http://www.jellybeans.etsy.com">www.jellybeans.etsy.com</a> is now offering <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/jellybeans?section_id=10847531">gift certificates</a><strong>!</strong> </p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/88588379/50-dollar-gift-certificate"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="gift certificate 50 copy" border="0" alt="gift certificate 50 copy" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-LguUQAeu5sA/TueSWGSrJUI/AAAAAAAAClo/wQiWOvQzTCk/gift%252520certificate%25252050%252520copy%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="400" height="267"></a></p> <p>These certificates are perfect for last minute shoppers – they can be emailed to you, and you can forward them onto the recipient. <em>Or,</em> I can email them directly to the lucky person! Also, if you prefer, there is an option for me to print out the certificate and mail it the good old fashion snail-mail route (<em>please note: all shipping deadlines have past for Christmas, so if this is a Christmas gift, it might be better to go the email route)</em>. </p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/88589582/25-dollar-gift-certificate"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="gift certificate 25 copy" border="0" alt="gift certificate 25 copy" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-oy2MpSwZRvs/TueVNVheNQI/AAAAAAAAClw/Ov38oKh4pIw/gift%252520certificate%25252025%252520copy%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="400" height="267"></a></p> <p>These make the perfect gift for those hard-to-shop-for people – let me them have some fun shopping for what they would like to receive. They are completely customizable to whatever amount you would like to give – just send me a convo and I can create a custom listing / certificate.</p> <p>Happy Holiday shopping!</p> Angiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06117751476700248967noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3940746473841214526.post-26681761680366441722011-12-13T07:31:00.000-05:002011-12-13T07:31:00.242-05:00Sketchbook Project 2012 Update<p>I’m starting to work on the cover, and get that done. This is where it stands now:</p> <p><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="cover_small" border="0" alt="cover_small" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-yrjHEb7WuVs/TuLEqn4aVVI/AAAAAAAAClQ/x7mFYj6inW4/cover_small%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="252" height="350"></p> <p>I like the ‘raw-ness’ of it. It sort of goes against the technology that it’s illustrating. For those who are new to my blog, <em>and since I haven’t posted about this project in a long while</em>, my topic was “Long Trips and Short Phone Calls”. I’ve self-edited the title to reflect the long-distance relationship James and I were in when we were in school: Long <strike>Trips</strike> (Distance) and Short <strike>Phone Calls</strike> (Text Messages). </p> Angiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06117751476700248967noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3940746473841214526.post-90721997032206736442011-12-11T10:09:00.000-05:002011-12-11T10:09:00.161-05:00It’s Christmas Time in the City!<p>I went to Toronto a weekend or so ago for the One of a Kind Show (<em>no, I didn’t exhibit, just bought lots of goodies!)</em>. </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-aGRHX5PItWo/TuK_ZUXxLwI/AAAAAAAACkg/nbJIs1-Z9dQ/s1600-h/IMG_2010%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="" border="0" alt="" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-7cKplU_CpEQ/TuK_Z8pSvpI/AAAAAAAACko/Mq8YCrZh9iE/IMG_2010_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="262" height="350"></a></p> <p>Since we (mom, brother and myself) have never done the CN tower, we thought we’d give it a try. They had it all lit up perfectly for the holidays. </p> <p>The view was amazing:</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-felqTyNVr74/TuK_bzEBugI/AAAAAAAACkw/RHO4R_Gua08/s1600-h/IMG_2007%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="" border="0" alt="" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-BpWtQwEeGNE/TuK_cePrjlI/AAAAAAAACk4/h7VnQHTBzIs/IMG_2007_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="350" height="262"></a></p> <p>And the glass floor not too scary:</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-dREwlGT4f1E/TuK_eELa7EI/AAAAAAAAClA/JPmZO2i2GNo/s1600-h/IMG_2008%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="" border="0" alt="" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-e5qXTCv5F8s/TuK_e9qwMxI/AAAAAAAAClI/vTH3lvupsXY/IMG_2008_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="350" height="262"></a></p> Angiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06117751476700248967noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3940746473841214526.post-33096678122945942362011-12-10T06:02:00.000-05:002011-12-10T06:02:00.900-05:00Let it snow…<p>Early morning, before I head out for work at the hospital</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-1b0S9Am2T8k/TuK935Y5eJI/AAAAAAAACkI/-HvjRrMTayc/s1600-h/IMG_2016%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="" border="0" alt="" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-E-BCSxIEEx8/TuK94dyeVcI/AAAAAAAACkQ/nMEJHq2mZHs/IMG_2016_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="400" height="300"></a></p> <p>…it’s mornings like these that I cross my fingers that I don’t end up following a super slow snowplow <img style="border-bottom-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-left-style: none" class="wlEmoticon wlEmoticon-smile" alt="Smile" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCZBGmlQ3i_WUVTtYsjAJMb-jw1gcJ1Imoemgpdf2CTW08Vx-SALs5c0BTU3R-LL6xNM9Hdcii_3pIHMdU0Uop1gban0-6_2yJhYwbQUana7zxC6PEY4szbCMAlqVSLpWb326EiTDGc7w/?imgmax=800"></p> Angiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06117751476700248967noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3940746473841214526.post-92095179372148387432011-12-09T20:54:00.001-05:002011-12-09T20:54:04.629-05:00New in the Shop!<p>I’ve been going through my paint works, and have decided to part with some paintings that I have been, well, hoarding. </p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/88316067/cactus-dalilha-original-watercolor"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="cactus" border="0" alt="cactus" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-C2C1iqIUhPc/TuK7s50UQtI/AAAAAAAACjo/V1RBRGhpD8o/cactus%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="271" height="350"></a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/88316067/cactus-dalilha-original-watercolor" target="_blank">Cactus Delilah – Watercolor Collage Original</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/88314435/shadows-original-watercolor-painting"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Shadows01" border="0" alt="Shadows01" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-dhpA5pN1i0Y/TuK7tarYYII/AAAAAAAACjw/V_c_8BLANiI/Shadows01%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="350" height="271"></a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/88314435/shadows-original-watercolor-painting">Shadows – Watercolor Original</a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/88315582/two-little-birds-original-watercolor?ref=v1_other_2"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="twolittlebirds03" border="0" alt="twolittlebirds03" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-lXhVmdz8w2Y/TuK7t37gffI/AAAAAAAACj4/JFaNJ_VfIkk/twolittlebirds03%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="271" height="350"></a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/88315582/two-little-birds-original-watercolor?ref=v1_other_2">Two Little Birds – Watercolor Original</a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/88315028/supernova-mixed-media-acrylic-painting"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="supernova" border="0" alt="supernova" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-OVMNJ9JQwPU/TuK7u5gBJAI/AAAAAAAACkA/nQguYedy9zQ/supernova%25255B10%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="280" height="350"></a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/88315028/supernova-mixed-media-acrylic-painting">Supernova – Acrylic Mixed Media Original</a></p> Angiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06117751476700248967noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3940746473841214526.post-52055494123863786162011-12-07T06:34:00.000-05:002011-12-07T06:34:00.742-05:00A Peek Inside My Sketchbook<p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-VGxMgW0ZdAY/TtLJAsdKFgI/AAAAAAAACcQ/6hqo3H9bmoY/s1600-h/IMG_1922%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="" border="0" alt="" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-A252f5ugASo/TtLJBUkmDnI/AAAAAAAACcY/aehxJ8dsvEc/IMG_1922_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="400" height="300"></a></p> Angiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06117751476700248967noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3940746473841214526.post-40403014877979082382011-12-06T07:00:00.000-05:002011-12-06T07:00:09.474-05:00Day 5: Holiday Wreaths<p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/--CQ1EhctMb4/TtZ9aC77aTI/AAAAAAAACjU/DWj8dJfWi8I/s1600-h/title%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="title" border="0" alt="title" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-erDvWWHpLHs/TtZ9afuNZ3I/AAAAAAAACjY/PNXfq3Liv-I/title_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="350" height="117"></a></p> <p>I wish I could have a wreath on my front door. But, being in an apartment building – and not really knowing the other tenants – I would be worried that it would get stolen or destroyed. So that being said, I sadly won’t be making a wreath this year. <em>But</em>, I still wanted to share some wonderful-wreath-making tutorials that I found on other people’s blogs:</p> <p><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" border="0" src="http://www.marthastewart.com/sites/files/marthastewart.com/images/content/pub/ms_living/2004Q4/la100751_1204_complexwreath_l.jpg"></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://alisaburke.blogspot.com/2011/11/paper-flowers-holiday-wreath.html" target="_blank"><font color="#ff0000" size="4">Alisa Burke: Paper Flowers Holiday Wreath</font></a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://simplycamylla.blogspot.com/2011/10/lovely-weekend-and-wreath.html" target="_blank"><font color="#ff0000" size="4">Simply Camylla - Felted Holiday Wreath</font></a><font color="#ff0000"><font size="4"> </font></font><font color="#000000" size="2">(scroll down for tutorial :)</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/268079/pinecone-wreath" target="_blank"><font color="#ff0000" size="4">Martha Stewart – Pinecone Wreath</font></a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://homemade.tipjunkie.com/winter-wreath-tutorial/" target="_blank"><font color="#ff0000" size="4">Homemade.TipJunkie - Winter Wreath Tutorial</font></a></p> <p align="left">There are tons more on the internet – just visit google and type in “Wreath Tutorial” </p> <p align="left">Happy Wreath Making!</p> Angiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06117751476700248967noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3940746473841214526.post-55777400337216858692011-12-04T07:16:00.000-05:002011-12-04T07:16:00.537-05:00Sunday Shopping<p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/59384133/birch-trees-appliqued-on-brown-burlap" target="_blank"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" border="0" src="http://img0.etsystatic.com/il_570xN.184699232.jpg" width="401" height="405"></a></p> <p>This <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/59384133/birch-trees-appliqued-on-brown-burlap" target="_blank">Birch Tree</a> pillow is amazing. You can find it in <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/59384133/birch-trees-appliqued-on-brown-burlap" target="_blank">YellowBugBoutique’s</a> shop. The contrast in texture between the two materials used just adds so much interest to this piece, and it’s neutral colours means that it can fit in with any decor.</p> Angiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06117751476700248967noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3940746473841214526.post-23959344119125069002011-12-03T06:46:00.000-05:002011-12-03T06:46:00.340-05:00Snow<p>I woke up one more this week to a blanket of winter wonderland goodness.</p> <p><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="" border="0" alt="" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-FSvrk-ukamY/TtZ5_T35QmI/AAAAAAAACjM/tNJ9dWWFS18/IMG_1956%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="400" height="300"></p> <p>The big question now – will it last? <em>Please do!</em></p> Angiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06117751476700248967noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3940746473841214526.post-3886027543598176552011-12-02T06:44:00.000-05:002011-12-02T06:44:00.403-05:00Day 4: Pop-Up Reindeer Cards<p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-H_Adw2btThk/TtQp1AT_vfI/AAAAAAAACeQ/0S8w3U1_lEo/s1600-h/title_thumb2%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="title_thumb2" border="0" alt="title_thumb2" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-QJcYS5ayvXw/TtQp1Q0FJ-I/AAAAAAAACeY/OXmNnRIIMsI/title_thumb2_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="350" height="117"></a></p> <p>Today, we’re making pop-up reindeer cards. I got this pattern off <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/266377/reindeer-pop-up-card" target="_blank">MarthaStewart.com</a> so I won’t take credit for it. They even have a video on the website on how to make it. I will be showing you pictures, and linking to the appropriate patterns for you to make it easy to complete this project. </p> <p>Now, I have added my own personal creative touches to this project, and it’s the perfect demonstration how you can take a pattern and make it yours. I’ve been waiting for the snow, so I decided to make this card, well, <em>more snowy</em>. </p> <p><strong>Materials:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Coloured cardstock <li>Glue <li>Scissors <li>Printed-off patterns – you can find them <a href="http://images.marthastewart.com/images/content/web/pdfs/2007Q4/tvm3063_120407_popup1.pdf" target="_blank">here</a>, <a href="http://images.marthastewart.com/images/content/web/pdfs/2007Q4/tvm3063_120407_popup2.pdf" target="_blank">here</a> and <a href="http://images.marthastewart.com/images/content/web/pdfs/2007Q4/tvm3063_120407_popup3.pdf" target="_blank">here</a> <li>For my version: acrylic paint, clear coat and glitter</li></ul> <p>1. First following the pattern cut out all your pieces. I don’t use the ornament pieces for my cards. Be sure to glitter your pieces at this step. <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-lM7lDznFPtU/TtQp3GKXq0I/AAAAAAAACeg/39Y6eLiqPZI/s1600-h/IMG_1884%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1884" border="0" alt="IMG_1884" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-PP66bG9FVgk/TtQp3qdClMI/AAAAAAAACeo/pE5nAddJjCQ/IMG_1884_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="350" height="262"></a></p> <p>2. I also cut out a ‘landscape’ that will go in front of my reindeer. This way, the bottom is sort of hidden.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-QpjSNCdTwLk/TtQp4VRxUeI/AAAAAAAACew/NPxen6y19Bo/s1600-h/IMG_1885%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1885" border="0" alt="IMG_1885" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-V0eOFmIf5pw/TtQp4slnZfI/AAAAAAAACe4/5KVVNmmj6xk/IMG_1885_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="262" height="350"></a></p> <p>3. Next start designing your card. I begin with the front. I painted with blue acrylic paint, and then glittered some hills in front. On top of this glitter (once dry, of course), I used a coat of brush on clear coat. This prevents the glitter from getting all over the person who receives this card, as I’m sure they would not appreciate that.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-HNYJmprADOw/TtQp5zmvmKI/AAAAAAAACfA/TKg0JfszDyo/s1600-h/IMG_1886%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1886" border="0" alt="IMG_1886" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtZ4KjNK6X9_cqa4tAqoWGh9BGldk62nIcT4TfvEtX0GhnSpxG8kJKoexXlLHq-IEU2A8ZNUoMNj3Q4NvgN-TKuv_kOe5KCV2lz6faHSgpsplixSZoRz2NE6SJR6lpDmxH-O5jxpcWLPU/?imgmax=800" width="262" height="350"></a></p> <p>4. I then used the same stamps that I used for my ornaments to stamp on some snowflakes and a cute saying. Now the front is ultimately a winter wonderland :)</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLJ_0zCPP1E4wlK2fJsPHTW1cQ0Tt4QhpodS5woBKOQOas5mBe5cjHjBw1zDYgWCLsA8D1mM8xHquq9I1uPjmjaiX9kOGKLpHEhuujqWLDFtYqFrew2q1qeoFClRPd161kaf6oceD4C5g/s1600-h/IMG_1897%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1897" border="0" alt="IMG_1897" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-q1qX9P9aLik/TtQp-FiihOI/AAAAAAAACfY/gm1n_p0P22g/IMG_1897_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="350" height="262"></a></p> <p>5. Once that’s dry, you can begin working on the inside. I paint out my basic blue background – <em>anyone can paint this, sans skills required!</em></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-iwb0Nmyfwqk/TtQp_9xQHgI/AAAAAAAACfg/G0b7LDxwfhI/s1600-h/IMG_1888%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1888" border="0" alt="IMG_1888" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-YtXc_xgM-0w/TtQqALAgGPI/AAAAAAAACfo/gkw106H8Rv8/IMG_1888_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="350" height="262"></a></p> <p>6. Now begin placing your pop-up pieces. You can either mark your card based on the pattern from Martha Stewart. What I did: I folded up the pieces, and placed them, being sure that they do not extend from the sides of the card, and then glued the tabs.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-p0kVYQY0-WQ/TtQqCUSUNMI/AAAAAAAACfw/T_PHrNTXjkU/s1600-h/IMG_1891%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1891" border="0" alt="IMG_1891" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-YSuMXnDjmqA/TtQqFPcZENI/AAAAAAAACf4/UZ01pFtBhLg/IMG_1891_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="240" height="180"></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-CaTB2EFeBg4/TtQqHIxiNKI/AAAAAAAACgA/ddrhGfLPycc/s1600-h/IMG_1899%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1899" border="0" alt="IMG_1899" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-mhN7hj1ut1g/TtQqHSel9JI/AAAAAAAACgI/5q2WiESgNvU/IMG_1899_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="240" height="180"></a></p> <p>7. Make sure that everything pops up right.</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPubUwMDhEui3fJp1a2i_gzzUjo_HpBizz05JonjMVn1wTx1Qs0UFRaHrAPUifhnaQNdbBzi2kPo9Q3nGtmb4vgK4jVvpT-2tGEeYqcywFfnVha1psRQ5B2GoffUmBLxlYWbotOMH0x48/s1600-h/IMG_1892%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1892" border="0" alt="IMG_1892" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-rHIN_CthfNI/TtQqJUgXNmI/AAAAAAAACgY/wG-3O0zKCbs/IMG_1892_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="350" height="262"></a></p> <p>8. Next, glue on your landscape, and then you’re done! You’ll notice that this one below has snowflakes stamped on the inside as well – I only did it to this one. I realized after, that this didn’t leave much room for a holidays greetings. </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-kqsybsPWyv4/TtQqK6aKptI/AAAAAAAACgg/gjF-wSPMkmU/s1600-h/IMG_1904%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1904" border="0" alt="IMG_1904" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-BIwGtPKlay8/TtQqLFcnypI/AAAAAAAACgo/TolqX_MH8rM/IMG_1904_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="350" height="262"></a></p> <p><em>Here comes Rudolph! </em></p> Angiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06117751476700248967noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3940746473841214526.post-30899416053282162342011-11-30T19:38:00.000-05:002011-11-30T19:38:28.790-05:00My Creative Space<p>Things have been beyond busy getting Holiday orders out, and getting everything organized. I would be lying if I said I wasn’t feeling overwhelmed. Usually, during this time of year I’d be in exams in school and so I would have quite a bit of free time. <em>This year, </em>I’m working – a lot – and so time is not so readily available. </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-zZO6kRBrgZg/TtZ2VKnNw0I/AAAAAAAACg8/8eNCBO69lyw/s1600-h/IMG_1940%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="" border="0" alt="" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-ATv_cmKl7z0/TtZ2VpTjl4I/AAAAAAAAChA/Lx2R3BWjFug/IMG_1940_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="350" height="262"></a></p> <p>I need some sort of ‘mental' escape’, so I took a moment this week to paint – just to paint. There was no plan, it won’t be going up for sale. This was solely for me. I grabbed my acrylic paints, the largest canvas I had on hand. I put on my headphones, and cranked the music. I listened to ‘Down With Webster’, on repeat for the entire process of this painting. It just felt like the right music, and nothing else interested me.</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8fax3HWCsrieu8rE5gqvPIwAzcmrAXOJYE4W0jXvZRZVyGDD7jtrlwwxa2m2dRrHoK3VPAnmdhB8z-W8bwbwCME1YHpO2UH-Z2S0mY2SJeQNPThaKfor_BPAfBkVjHQDxuM9UMN7Iw9M/s1600-h/IMG_1936%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="" border="0" alt="" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-DEqwASHUrlg/TtZ2XNBaFQI/AAAAAAAAChQ/1ja_nn_qc_4/IMG_1936_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="350" height="262"></a></p> <p>I didn’t take too many progress shots. I started, but then as I really got into it, I just got lost in it. </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Y2PgA-KNPi0/TtZ2ZMlUM2I/AAAAAAAAChc/Ye7j06ihwgc/s1600-h/IMG_1937%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizM_8qrM2c5mrTqN-nE2OLYSHWHU21zPCu3tL_DdxG-y08DPOVDr2JOx9QaY5UlJ4rYmnTz4CQdNa5-ULMFAar9RA_Z7udy5o9wZwF0zomOAfOfcNMr6gAuXpBPt72_CWNOeiJoc-t_eM/?imgmax=800" width="350" height="262"></a></p> <p>I also didn’t set it up on the painting easel – I planted my supplies and myself onto the floor and painted there.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-iUBKTP6Jkuc/TtZ2ckGbXUI/AAAAAAAAChs/Tzwvy-7NmFM/s1600-h/IMG_1939%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="" border="0" alt="" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-fk0_iBspplI/TtZ2dPOYDrI/AAAAAAAAChw/WlDE9XDa-HQ/IMG_1939_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="350" height="262"></a></p> <p>Before I knew it, 5 hours had past and this was my finished piece. I felt tired and needed my bed. But I also felt creatively refreshed. It was good for me. Now it’s hanging in my bedroom adding a much needed splash of colour – so it turns out it was good for my bedroom too.</p> <p><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="" border="0" alt="" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-0QxIVcwFyGw/TtZ2dp_Zd0I/AAAAAAAACh4/-9ZG0iQ7TaE/IMG_1957%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="400" height="382"></p> <p>Here’s some Down With Webster for you all :)</p> <div style="padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; width: 448px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" id="scid:5737277B-5D6D-4f48-ABFC-DD9C333F4C5D:3805771a-2a0e-46cf-bd36-ea551c368a96" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent"><div id="9d1c6c7a-0335-47ab-99f9-6fa487b02276" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; display: inline;"><div><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gqmo9-jVOcM&feature=relmfu" target="_new"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-I2MEGrqonUk/TtZ2eaOPLjI/AAAAAAAACjk/l4Z8vL0BST4/videod1ad1b520dd9%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-style: none" galleryimg="no" onload="var downlevelDiv = document.getElementById('9d1c6c7a-0335-47ab-99f9-6fa487b02276'); downlevelDiv.innerHTML = "<div><object width=\"448\" height=\"252\"><param name=\"movie\" value=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/gqmo9-jVOcM?hl=en&hd=1\"><\/param><embed src=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/gqmo9-jVOcM?hl=en&hd=1\" type=\"application/x-shockwave-flash\" width=\"448\" height=\"252\"><\/embed><\/object><\/div>";" alt=""></a></div></div></div> <p>You can see more creative spaces, <a href="http://ourcreativespaces.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">here</a>.</p> Angiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06117751476700248967noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3940746473841214526.post-23941293799784683192011-11-30T13:44:00.001-05:002011-11-30T13:44:00.896-05:00366Pages Preview<p>My good friend <a href="www.ulixis.com" target="_blank">Amanda from Ulixis</a> is putting together a year long sketchbook workshop, where she provides prompts and inspiration for everyday of an entire year. Being a leap year, there will be 366 prompts. </p> <p>As a special feature, and to give a taste of the project before she releases it, she provided a ‘preview prompt’. You can find it <a href="http://www.ulixis.com/2011/11/366pages-preview.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</p> <p>Here is my interpretation / submission:</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Wv01n7q2ePY/TtZ5S08b57I/AAAAAAAACiM/AOHi7UgcB8c/s1600-h/IMG_1963%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="" border="0" alt="" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-n1MkO9i8Wz8/TtZ5TtV-E1I/AAAAAAAACiQ/S9H2zhyS7L8/IMG_1963_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="350" height="262"></a></p> <p>Some detail shots. I took the chunk of text from the reverse side.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-RU_zJcB2mMA/TtZ5UxkKLaI/AAAAAAAACiU/lzBHTLsu5Dw/s1600-h/IMG_1962%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZi3oWPJQgTNMPtudelkxTZcjwVhx_k1985x1MLWl2irLT0olicejelVVKFbKfrnkmNhpx2pRpZ9DjnrqEIiJRC8LLjz3TRs6oq_7LJoxoElZakezIG_P3v83nUz4K_ngLqzEGNcunWe0/?imgmax=800" width="262" height="350"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-pXl6hdxS0FM/TtZ5XCrmJmI/AAAAAAAACis/BT6IYccpgB0/s1600-h/IMG_1960%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="" border="0" alt="" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-wb-rwDarDjE/TtZ5XhfpkYI/AAAAAAAACi0/oPVqHzkAkMM/IMG_1960_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="262" height="350"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-dIwbRd1V1gs/TtZ5blQKV-I/AAAAAAAACi8/m35VAukYqB0/s1600-h/IMG_1961%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="" border="0" alt="" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-fFX1s6LKxDI/TtZ5cK8XKDI/AAAAAAAACjE/MP_oDiuB118/IMG_1961_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="350" height="262"></a></p> Angiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06117751476700248967noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3940746473841214526.post-39776089242107895312011-11-30T06:33:00.000-05:002011-11-30T06:33:00.758-05:00A Peek Inside My Sketchbook<p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-BqdgWyMwWpc/TtLIwrfqVuI/AAAAAAAACcA/vZy6Yw0QJ9I/s1600-h/IMG_1921%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="" border="0" alt="" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-jB4q0EGRCZw/TtLIxLrtQJI/AAAAAAAACcI/Ghv_ISsVwcI/IMG_1921_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="400" height="300"></a></p> Angiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06117751476700248967noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3940746473841214526.post-69341813168748686362011-11-29T06:30:00.000-05:002011-11-29T06:30:03.853-05:00Day 3: Snowflake Stamp Ornaments<p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-3KFD-rHHQ1Q/Ts746y-3cAI/AAAAAAAACZA/iw_QZyL-tBM/s1600-h/title%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="title" border="0" alt="title" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-QXb5thkcJqA/Ts747fo6tvI/AAAAAAAACZI/ZugpZ5NEb7I/title_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="350" height="117"></a></p> <p>For this DIY, we’re making ornaments out of clay. They don’t <em>have</em> to be snowflakes – they can really be any shape that you want to cut out. <em>Once again, I did this in the evening, so the lighting isn’t amazing. </em></p> <p>Here’s what you need:</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-HVmc5Wi6fHs/Ts74-NsiYwI/AAAAAAAACZQ/litzg3YsJQI/s1600-h/IMG_1883%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="" border="0" alt="" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-td5tQWaguLM/Ts74-iZVAXI/AAAAAAAACZY/YAkRdmoFkWU/IMG_1883_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="350" height="262"></a></p> <ul> <li>Clay of a sort – I used Fimo, but you can use any sort of clay. <li>Cookie cutter to make a shape <li>Stamps – to stamp your design in <li>Paint brush to smooth imperfections, fetching stray hairs ect. <ul> <li>Optional: glazing / clear coat, acrylic paints.</li></ul></li></ul> <p><strong>Instructions to create these lovelies:</strong></p> <ol> <li>Roll out clay until fairly thin.<a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-95eqo3o6FhQ/Ts74_rw2ZLI/AAAAAAAACZg/L7lIY-J1mE0/s1600-h/IMG_1871%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1871" border="0" alt="IMG_1871" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-v-wGPdFgDYw/Ts74_8yn9nI/AAAAAAAACZo/MGdaXX0njVk/IMG_1871_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="350" height="262"></a> <li>Stamp your designs into the clay, being careful to get the imprints deep enough<a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-YNptsHJtzLE/Ts75BXmd_rI/AAAAAAAACZw/wveUjXt7dLg/s1600-h/IMG_1875%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="" border="0" alt="" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Lp43HRfh2xo/Ts75BlW8gqI/AAAAAAAACZ4/9BkW9LwBgF8/IMG_1875_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="350" height="262"></a> <li>Use the cookie cutter to cut out the shape, peel the clay from around the clay and cookie cutter (I keep it in the cookie cutter for stability reasons until I’m done).<a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-lPNTYXHKi54/Ts75DJmQ7LI/AAAAAAAACaA/hi9iBn-Chkg/s1600-h/IMG_1877%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="" border="0" alt="" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-7Mx1Qj5Sd_0/Ts75DupABxI/AAAAAAAACaI/NVmqPNdIGaY/IMG_1877_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="350" height="262"></a> <li>Poke a hole through the top with the end of the paint brush for a ribbon later<a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-awXrKW0jbp4/Ts75E2jIpXI/AAAAAAAACaQ/9kS1Vf9T74Q/s1600-h/IMG_1879%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="" border="0" alt="" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Daxa0DrRwqs/Ts75FBNf2bI/AAAAAAAACaY/f1XAdpJtisU/IMG_1879_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="350" height="262"></a> <li>Place on the baking sheet. <em>If using Fimo, or another baking-required clay, follow directions to bake. If air-dry clay, let dry completely – this may take a day or three.</em></li></ol> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-hWgobIscu4w/Ts75GtVDsYI/AAAAAAAACag/d1vSnojr1U8/s1600-h/IMG_1880%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe7JvbXfCpjg9sOdh7f1uMs_x55qvZ_QxU8aphFWfuK9ZiL8ddoBa_D-TwE44ixlkku1t44dv6NzY6GeGYYfEbHrxnbQkIQVDyVvSBtaKkzR4-MAIvEN1_Ee99T94POZWJc31QN7IUEmc/?imgmax=800" width="350" height="262"></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-LIpSz_4cPxk/Ts75PxXJ95I/AAAAAAAACaw/lRf09gA3BSQ/s1600-h/IMG_1881%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="" border="0" alt="" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-4eesUMx-KXw/Ts75QtkzkJI/AAAAAAAACa4/TjpkuMFFMzQ/IMG_1881_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="350" height="262"></a></p> <p><em>The rest of this tutorial is optional. You can stop here if you`d like to keep your ornament simply white. For those who are continuing, you will need acrylic paint. I`m using a dark blue.</em></p> <p>6. Use a small paint blue to paint inside the stamps. This might be difficult depending on your design. Wait until dry.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-6MEmuYMZUe0/Ts75SFeK2tI/AAAAAAAACbA/lFe0t2vFwVc/s1600-h/IMG_1902%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="" border="0" alt="" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-KWEY4ReXJFE/Ts75Sk5t58I/AAAAAAAACbI/s1JEez8GGzY/IMG_1902_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="350" height="262"></a></p> <p>7. Use white paint to correct the areas where the blue might have taken control of itself:</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-5_ZjoQFr5bQ/Ts75TxyvYcI/AAAAAAAACbQ/0TzdIcwu7qY/s1600-h/IMG_1907%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1907" border="0" alt="IMG_1907" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/--5onZaz3RTU/Ts75UQmVFWI/AAAAAAAACbY/ObAVkrzrxJ0/IMG_1907_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="350" height="262"></a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-En6uqNZs1bk/TtLIQ1Vrz0I/AAAAAAAACbg/4bxA6WFtCNY/s1600-h/IMG_1918%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgybAlSxKoinZxOEB0U5NjhyphenhyphenCisk5aKT7beTFBjmOW591yvxXoUzb2aYqBy1WMBQtx4jFysoEEYJX8ZEYTZ8R-9-tKJ5MFS9t_004sKf7SNL3QXaqNb8jyxz-jrzQ-_t74KntIQ-KcqyGo/?imgmax=800" width="350" height="262"></a></p> <p>8. Finish with a clear, protective coat and string a ribbon through. Hang and enjoy :)</p> <p>Here are some of the others that I created. If you don’t have a cookie cutter at all, you can always form a circle shape with your hands. The unevenness seems to add to the artsy-ness of the piece.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-iXjLJn0kMPs/TtLITEVKeJI/AAAAAAAACbw/ys1Pd-9WZz8/s1600-h/IMG_1920%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="" border="0" alt="" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-hYFgNB0HFY0/TtLITd_qbGI/AAAAAAAACb4/b-Ly4wxIeAg/IMG_1920_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="350" height="262"></a></p> Angiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06117751476700248967noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3940746473841214526.post-45590098198721891402011-11-28T07:52:00.000-05:002011-11-28T18:51:26.515-05:00Monday Art Class: Easy Magazine Image Transfers<p>Today, we’re going to learn about easy acrylic image transfers. Perfect for your mixed media projects. </p> <p>When you apply images using this technique, the resultant image is transparent and <em>reversed</em>. So, unless you want you text backwards, you typically will only use this technique for images. Now you may ask: why not just collage the image on? Well, this gives the image a different look, and if you have images / layers underneath – then they will peak through. You’ll just have to try it out for yourself!</p> <p><em>This technique also works for laser print images / photocopies. You want to be careful with inkjet images as the water / gel medium will make them blur / run sometimes. </em></p> <p><strong>Materials:</strong></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-_iBAoyR07FU/TtQeWv6affI/AAAAAAAACdA/i5ZKoHQ3PiU/s1600-h/IMG_1926%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1926" border="0" alt="IMG_1926" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-j1HUcwmFZGs/TtQeXDe6IzI/AAAAAAAACdI/SUmp9oZlDok/IMG_1926_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="350" height="262"></a></p> <ul> <li>Acrylic Gel Medium <li>Canvas (or support of your choice) <li>Brush – to apply the acrylic gel medium <li>Magazine image</li></ul> <p>1. Apply the gel medium in a very even layer onto your canvas support. Do not apply it too thick, but not so thin that the image does not adhere.</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiR7TSEYr_GER11dtDiJAs_XIxg8_iXTtuI5M3y7ZMvC5M9y6j6TqChOr-jGkWP_4ssbhZ0qItNaWun7dvPczzsScEe3wptZu4Ic7-FtBiK4O25EQUGKBoe7X5h5nJ11fdAGBtJDjhzwU/s1600-h/IMG_1927%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1927" border="0" alt="IMG_1927" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-gmWwkrTK8sI/TtQeY6y1avI/AAAAAAAACdY/FzYhx9hDhyU/IMG_1927_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="350" height="262"></a></p> <p>2. Apply your image. Make sure that all portions of the image are making contact with the gel medium. Anything that does not make contact with it will be removed later: you can use this to your advantage if you’re going for a ‘grunge’ appearance. Now let dry <em>very thoroughly</em>. I recommend leaving it over night. </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-tcn76P1RzZY/TtQeau65irI/AAAAAAAACdg/gy9mMQkCGnY/s1600-h/IMG_1929%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1929" border="0" alt="IMG_1929" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-mUXtHikwVpA/TtQebN0XCzI/AAAAAAAACdo/0lny23qO6x4/IMG_1929_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="350" height="262"></a></p> <p>3. Now it’s time to remove the paper: apply a damp cloth to it until the image is soaked through. Do not drench the image: the water softens the gel medium too and you don’t want that to loosen.</p> <p>4. Rub <em>gently</em> with your fingers to remove the paper. Be careful not to rub so hard that the actual image gets removed. </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Ja3z1bYCgWg/TtQecgQSvVI/AAAAAAAACdw/U8LN9neg9zI/s1600-h/IMG_1933%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1933" border="0" alt="IMG_1933" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-VUDvTyHqu3A/TtQedJqgp6I/AAAAAAAACd4/Pk1M_aJxWdM/IMG_1933_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="350" height="262"></a></p> <p>5. Now that your image is visible, you can continue with your artwork! </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-0otTvv9tP0U/TtQeew3NhNI/AAAAAAAACeA/ZJlvXnbb9e8/s1600-h/IMG_1935%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1935" border="0" alt="IMG_1935" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-3JYZ9mxBUx0/TtQefQwmqDI/AAAAAAAACeI/JWxu-cTRWsI/IMG_1935_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="350" height="262"></a></p> Angiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06117751476700248967noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3940746473841214526.post-6545708093303229802011-11-28T07:20:00.000-05:002011-11-28T07:20:01.534-05:00Colour Inspiration: Retro Coffee Time<p align="right"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" border="0" src="http://fc07.deviantart.net/fs51/f/2009/276/c/e/coffee_by_ironicna.jpg" width="350" height="353">Image by: <a href="http://ironicna.deviantart.com/">http://ironicna.deviantart.com/</a></p> <p align="center"><img src="http://www.colourlovers.com/paletteImg/380023/173114/4A794B/FFED89/FFF6BB/Retro_Coffee_time.png?cPW=MC4zMiwwLjA5LDAuMDksMC4zLDAuMg--" width="350" height="251"></p> Angiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06117751476700248967noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3940746473841214526.post-37282256447898436562011-11-27T19:13:00.001-05:002011-11-27T19:13:38.777-05:00Sunday Shopping: Hedgehog Clock<p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/60582856/hedgehog-bamboo-wall-clock" target="_blank"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" border="0" src="http://img1.etsystatic.com/il_570xN.188723969.jpg" width="400" height="400"></a></p> <p>This <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/60582856/hedgehog-bamboo-wall-clock" target="_blank">Hedgehog Bamboo Clock</a>, by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/60582856/hedgehog-bamboo-wall-clock" target="_blank">decoylab</a>, is so friggin’ cute! I think every child’s – <em>and adult’s</em> – room should have one! How can it not make you smile every time you look at it?</p> Angiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06117751476700248967noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3940746473841214526.post-21458428422018807672011-11-26T08:52:00.000-05:002011-11-26T08:52:00.036-05:00Weekend Getaways<p>A couple weekends ago, James and I went to Collingwood for a <em>weekend escape</em>. Work has been crazy this summer for both of us, and probably won’t slow down until after Christmas. Our getaway was also in celebration of 5 years together (back in September). We went for the weekend, turned off our phones, and just enjoyed each other’s company. <em><strong>Yes, he’s grown a moustache for Movember</strong>…<strong>you can donate to his team, <a href="http://ca.movember.com/mospace/1028038/" target="_blank">here</a></strong></em></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-iIZATNNSv1c/Ts704rwDPDI/AAAAAAAACXQ/3rTyA-hUfrM/s1600-h/IMG_1813%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1813" border="0" alt="IMG_1813" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-a5kQRC1bxd4/Ts705IJN44I/AAAAAAAACXY/ApWemK9_yIk/IMG_1813_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="281" height="375"></a></p> <p>We both work shift work – I’m a medical radiation technologist (aka: x-ray technologist), and he is a paramedic. So sometimes, I’m going to work when he’s going to bed. Not so romantic, and not a lot of time together sometimes. <em>View from the top of the blue mountains:</em></p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZWAeiI1SZhyphenhyphencAtVa6HCdT3wa1l2sEPsDEYsHMlNBLVOrQ6Pooddgxg-i-cHAKEoP5yYL05AxCxwZB0tDBnGu6-pX6rlCSFryQoUEj6rWW5NL-yJdhGzl3CkU0-yYyDVYjkzTmQFdEwNw/s1600-h/IMG_1794%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="" border="0" alt="" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-4i7yyH-XQlM/Ts708DpTdcI/AAAAAAAACXo/tltUaNAcxxI/IMG_1794_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="375" height="281"></a></p> <p>I can’t say I’m sorry that we’ve been so busy – it’s sort of a Catch 22: I do love that we both have employment in similar fields, since we can then discuss with each other difficult and interesting cases. He’s also sometimes stationed at my hospital, so there are many patients that he bring in with the ambulance, and that I later x-ray.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-GO5sP0WFuSc/Ts70_RWHd5I/AAAAAAAACXw/0dWvTBDyJo0/s1600-h/IMG_1817%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="" border="0" alt="" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-r2Rs5EjMjTM/Ts71ADjbzRI/AAAAAAAACX4/Mt4cr4qydRg/IMG_1817_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="281" height="375"></a></p> <p>We went to the Blue Mountain Village. This is a year round resort – but it’s best known as a ski resort. November, being an off season: no summer activities and no winter activities yet – proved to be the perfect time to go with lots of discounts. </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-bkFRXFL2uqg/Ts71CFS-UAI/AAAAAAAACYA/4yS4JAPsI8s/s1600-h/IMG_1796%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN-e3oiK7D7utO_eTPnWJ6QyO1lpMmJayZN-i7mBwa9GDWFfrIbJ3VR1rLv0JTa0DPesnMJfpqmB16G18Zktzak2l9V2geM06VG-Hn4UF3-UHduo927u3N2R3EMY2wv26Br1WV4pMJw70/?imgmax=800" width="285" height="379"></a></p> <p>We never had to leave the village: it has shops, activities, spa, restaurants and an excellent night life. It reminds me of a Christmas village, it’s just too cute!</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-1BYIROR41z4/Ts71EAPQY4I/AAAAAAAACYQ/linkOdFgEHo/s1600-h/IMG_1801%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="" border="0" alt="" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-M984aqnqT8I/Ts71Eg9G6TI/AAAAAAAACYY/sEpYOiZz2Yo/IMG_1801_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="281" height="375"></a></p> <p>We ended up hiking the ‘blue mountains’ as well – what a work out! We ate so much delicious food that weekend, and I think the hike alone worked it all off. </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-cv68zV25q2U/Ts71H_TMSlI/AAAAAAAACYg/VgJwxsqOKiM/s1600-h/IMG_1797%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1797" border="0" alt="IMG_1797" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-f75CqTqs0D4/Ts71IdzOWsI/AAAAAAAACYo/IjJ6_fC6_uU/IMG_1797_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="281" height="375"></a></p> <p>We also picked up our snowboard passes while we were there – so excited for this season, living so close to the hill this year!…now we just have to wait for the snow, and it will be bliss. <em>Can’t wait to ride on those chairs again, soon:</em></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-IHejlgKSRJM/Ts71KSJW3eI/AAAAAAAACYw/CbrreetXEtQ/s1600-h/IMG_1806%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu57ZAGF5vCjn1noWCHFTRyuzowMv1ie4Qg6XVe2S7HFXsWREoZ7uaxANBC1psGddy358X9nPhZ6jgyhMR6UVH6G00p5I0RBeIKs21KQTNpZA2fciRG6S8GSBfpdyu7WfVnrXBv_XBJwY/?imgmax=800" width="281" height="375"></a></p> Angiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06117751476700248967noreply@blogger.com2