How Did I End Up Here?

A few layouts to share.

Here are my monthly projects for Fancy Pants Designs. I really love the colors on this line called Delight. These are my colors for sure!

 

And yes, that is REAL stitching on these layouts. Who knew I had it in me? Surely not I.

It was a largely uneventful week and weekend. Got hit with a little snowstorm yesterday, which was completely WASTED on a weekend. I need that weather during the week, dangit!

I started a mini album yesterday during the storm, and will post it soon. It's seriously cool, and I needed a change from layout-land. Sometimes you just get stale, and I am. (OK, that sounds bad. You know what I mean, right?)

Met with my photo group today and shared my current project/series. I'm working on a technique called TTV, or "Through the Viewfinder." I was inspired by the incredible Shannon Taylor after stumbling upon her Flickr Set. She was kind enough to explain it through a series of emails, and I'm hooked. It's the perfect pastime for me in the cold months since I don't feel like going out shooting. Here are a few examples, and I'm achieving the look with Photoshop. Well it turns out the host of our photo group has a huge collection of old cameras, and I'm going to try to achieve the effect in real life! Wish me luck, I'll need it.

 

Have a great week!!! And think warm-weather thoughts. For reals.

Photography news . . .

I saw this contest over on the photography board at 2 P's, and decided to enter a few of my people shots. And I won one of the top places! It's a g.c. to a canvas place, but that someone liked my pics? PRICELESS. I am so stoked.

Here is the thread with all of the entries. Mine are numbers 14 - 17. You can also view them better on Photobucket.

Thanks for letting me share!

Happy Valentine's Day!

I wish I was feeling better . . . I got my first cold of the winter. I've been so lucky, but I guess my luck done ran out. It's a head cold, but it kept me up all night, spitting and sputtering so to speak. Tuesday I woke up and decided to take some cold medicine to get me through the day. Popped 2 Dayquil, only to find that it expired in '06. Chanced upon the expiration date upon returning it to the shelf. I'm quick like that. But I'm still kicking, so it must have been OK!

Here are a few layouts with the new CHA releases from Sassafras Lass. The first is from the line called Vintage Yummy, and yummy it is.
 

This one is from the adorable line Bungle Jungle. I also used some of these Paper Whimsies that I thought worked perfectly for this page. It's ten things about Jenna. Hope you enjoy!

 

I'm off to take a nap. For serious. Enjoy this day of love!

Randomness . . . it's all I've got.

• It's warm . . . I mean really warm for February in Michigan. It's a double-edged sword, because once the cold sets back in, it's game over. For now? No socks. It's a good thing.
• I have a cold. Good times.
• It's been a tough couple of weeks emotionally . . . a dear friend and former coworker became seriously ill and has been in the hospital, a dear friend's brother passed away, and Em's dad is in the hospital. When it rains, it pours I suppose.
• I am still hosting the Photography Challenge at Scrap Supply. Having fun, and feel free to join in at any time!
• Speaking of photography, I ADORE this blog post about photography. WORD. Stuff I need to remember and know is true, but I appreciate the reminders.
• A project of mine is featured on the Fancy Pants Blog, as well as some Valentine's cards and a contest. Check it out!
• That's all I've got right now. Hoping for some creative inspiration to hit any time. If you have any to spare, send it my way.

Peace.

Looking to work on your photography skills?

Well, so am I. It was again one of my New Year's Resolutions. And where I live, it's hard to stay motivated to take photos when it is as cold and dreary as the scene I see out the window every dang day from late November until March.

But I digress . . .

At Scrap Supply I am hosting a photography group  where I issue a weekly photography challenge. Together, we will help each other improve upon our skills. ANYONE is welcome to join this group. Sign up if you're interested!

So the first assignment was to take a self-portrait. What crack-head suggested this nonsense? (Oh yeah, it was me. ) Do I really want to see pictures of myself? UM, NO!!!  But I thought it would be a good way to start. Here is mine. UGH. I guess it's time to have those (grey) roots touched up, Kay. Note to self. Again, I digress.

What I'm doing throughout these challenges is documenting my journey in a sweet little journal I bought at Target.

Here is the cover:

Then I'm documenting the photos, the settings, and what I need to work on along the way. Here is my first entry:

We are also compiling a list of Photography Learning Links. Come and join us! The more the merrier!