tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-73396842957023735022012-02-27T14:53:55.204-08:00Sallyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04177769871206103751noreply@blogger.comBlogger1781100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7339684295702373502.post-61097113761130504382012-02-27T14:49:00.000-08:002012-02-27T14:49:00.857-08:00

I've been much too busy to post lately (work, school, new Etsy projects, reading), but wanted to post a quick update on a previous post. Last year I made a little outfit and blanket set for a friend expecting her first baby, and she recently posted a photo of her son wearing it: Such a cutie! It was a challenge picking gender-neutral fabrics (my friend opted to leave the baby's sex a surprise),

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I finally bit the bullet and created a Facebook fan page for my Etsy shop: facebook.com/artofsallymack. Please head on over and "like" my page. On a related side note, is Facebook going to apply their new Timeline features to fan pages? The current layout just looks so old compared to the new design, especially the lack of a large banner image. I hope Facebook updates this, so every page can

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Christmas and New Years seem to be the season for proposing.  Two former coworkers are now engaged (to different people, not each other) and this Yahoo article gives a rundown of recent celebrity proposals.  Perfect time to introduce my newest Save the Date design:  Word Cloud Style Save the Date Congratulations to everyone tying the knot this year!

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+Gertrude Bell: Queen of the Desert, Shaper of Nations by Georgina Howell (More famous than 'Lawrence of Arabia' in her time, but nobody's made a movie about her. Sad.) +The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins (reread) +Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins (reread) +Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins (reread) +Packing for Mars: The Curious Science of Life in the Void by Mary Roach +Across the Universe by Beth

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Between work, school, and family time I've been very very busy.  However, I did take a little time off to browse Etsy and create some holiday themed Treasuries.  Hope they get you in the Christmas spirit! Blue Christmas May All Your Christmases Be White  Candy Cane 

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What can I say about Steve Jobs that hasn't already been said?  He was an innovator, a visionary, an unapologetic "tech geek."  But to me he will always be the man who brought Pixar to life: seeing the potential of computer animation, and helping to create many of my fondest childhood (and adulthood) movie-going experiences. He will be missed. Steve Jobs, 1955-2011

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My move to Sydney has thus far been smooth.  All the big items on my to-do list are completed: unpacking, getting a library card, and finding a job.  And even though I'm a little homesick at times, I'm starting to adjust to life here. On the Etsy front, things are slowly taking off.  I've made two more sales, to some very cute couples.  Back in July I created a custom save the date template for a

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This blog is going to have less activity than usual.  I'm busy finishing up the summer semester, packing for a short family trip to New England, and--most excitingly-- preparing to move to Australia in August. So bear with me, and look forward to fun photos and new artwork inspired by the land Down Under!

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After filling several sketchbook pages and playing around on Photoshop, I've decided to finally put my graphic design skills to use on Etsy.  I am now offering wedding save the dates, invitations, and thank yous.  These are customized digital files that can be printed via an online company (such as MOO or Vistaprint) or at home.  Only one design is available now, but I have several others that

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I've added a new social networking site to my online presence (as if it isn't large enough already): Pinterest! My sister told me about the site weeks ago, but I've just gotten around to signing up today.  It's a cool way to organize my online finds, and a great way to find inspiration.  Definitely check it out, and follow me if you like!

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I've finally been able to create and list some new Etsy items.  Along with some more magazine bowls, I've also added some new postage stamp cards: PRIDE LOVE  HOI! G'DAY

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The spring semester is wrapping up.  Here's what I've been working on for the past week or so:  Yosemite  Yellowstone The assignment was to create a single poster, but I conceived my project as a series.  Each poster focuses on a specific National Park within the system, but advertises all parks through the slogan "See America First."  Yosemite is what I've turned in, and Yellowstone is just

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My website work has taken a backseat to class assignments.  Thankfully the semester is almost over and I'll be back on track soon.  In the meantime, here's what I've been working on this week: The class assignment was to create a CD package.  Usually these assignments come quickly, but this time I just wasn't into it.  It took me a week to finally decide which artist/band I wanted to design

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Received my Moo mini-cards last week!  Cannot wait to include them with my Etsy items.  :)

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Just when I thought I had my new design hammered down, I had a fresh burst of creativity.  My original design is being set aside in favor of a cleaner concept. This was my original design.  I liked the idea of using a large photo as the background.  I chose Lomography shots I'd taken, and planned to use a different shot on each sub-page. Homepage with witty introduction (I'm still refining the

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My website is long overdue for a redesign.  I built it years ago before I knew anything about creating a web page from scratch.  iWeb was the only program I had at my disposal, and while it's very user friendly (gotta love Mac software), it's far from perfect.  Throw in my disregard for file naming conventions, ignorance of SEO, and underdeveloped design style, and you've got yourself a real

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...I made my first Etsy sale this month?  Well, I did! I know it's only one sale, but it's still exciting.  It's nice to know my hard work is paying off (no matter how slowly).  This, Treasury mentions, and hearts from fellow Etsy users are a wonderful little pick-me-up when I'm feeling down.  They also inspire me to keep creating. So THANK YOU to my online support system!  :)

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Recycled Magazine Bowl inspired by Valentine's Day (Unfortunately I was too busy to post it prior to 2/14.  Or am I extremely early for Breast Cancer Awareness month?) Recycled Magazine Bowl, also inspired by Valentine's Day. Set of 2 Recycled Magazine Bowls inspired by sunsets on the beach.  Now you can have a matching pair for beside tables, book shelves, or to give as gifts!

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Just received a free business card sample from Moo.  Verdict: I love them!  I plan on ordering a pack to promote my Etsy shop within in the next month, and will work on a design for personal business cards in the future.   These are the standard business cards, printed on recycled paper.  I love the paper stock, but may opt for smaller sized mini-cards for the final product.  My final cards will

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The blog has been light on photos as of late, so I thought I'd post an update on a long overdue project:

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I'd like to announce that I am now on Twitter.  This is something I never thought I'd say.  Joining was a class requirement (Designing for the Social Web, so it makes sense), so I figured that at least I could say it wasn't my idea. However, I'm only a few days in, and already (begrudgingly) seeing some benefits to joining.  I already have followers I do not know in real life who found me

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Several weeks have passed since the end of the fall semester, and I'm just now realizing that I neglected to post a link to my Flash final.  The assignment was to create a website promoting something, so I chose to create a version of my current website.  I'm working on redesigning my site, and may possible incorporate some Flash elements.  While my assignment is still a little rough, it was a

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While reviewing my reading list of the past year, I made a couple of interesting observations. 1. I didn't reread a single book this year. This is a little odd since I have favorites that I read very often ( Harry Potter series, Falling Angels, Bridget Jones's Diary). On the other hand, I've been using my library card like crazy, which makes it easy and affordable to read something new. 2. I

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Hope you are having a wonderful holiday, full of fun, food and cheer! I've been very busy and haven't checked my Etsy account as often as I normally would.  After the day's festivities, I decided to look in and found a little Christmas gift:  my items have been included in two new treasuries! redpaintedflowers included my orange & blue magazine bowl her treasury THINGS. I. LOVE. THURSDAY!!, and

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My newest holiday crafting project:  Homemade Christmas crackers!  These were made almost entirely of reused items from my home, making them inexpensive and good for the environment. And they're really easy to make: 1. Cut a toilet paper tube in half.  (I had quite a collection of these already, as I was saving them for another project.  You can also cut down paper towel tubes.) 2. Wrap with

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Here's a look at one of my more ambitious sewing projects to date:   Mom-to-be with Romper (features a hippo applique, with hand-stitched embroidery details)   Blanket This set was made using Simplicity pattern #2428.  The pattern also has instructions for making booties to match the romper.  I may make a pair and send to my friend for Christmas.  :)

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Peace on EARTH NOEL and JOY

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As I've mentioned before, two baby showers are on my schedule for the month of November.  My cousin's was last weekend, so I can now safely show off the gifts I made for her!  Hat Sleeping gown  Receiving blanket (inside and outside) Sewing is a relatively new hobby of mine, so I started with a fairly simple project.  The blanket was a breeze, and the hat was pretty straight forward.  The

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In time for the holidays, Christmas cards in my Etsy shop:  JOY and NOEL  PEACE

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Recently I placed an ad through my local Freecycle group for cancelled stamps.  I honestly thought it was a futile request in the age of e-mail, Facebook, and cell phones.  Who gets actual mail these days, and who would take the time to save the stamps? Imagine my surprise when I got two responses from members!  So far one envelope has arrived, and I've already incorporated some into a greeting

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The collection of stamps I shared earlier is finally being put to use: Stencil. Finished product. This Christmas card (and others) will be available on Etsy as soon as I can upload some nicer photos.  It's amazing how quickly this year has gone by, isn't it? In other news, I've been busy sewing some gifts for two baby showers I'll be attending in the coming weeks.  They're so adorable!  I'd

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  Self-Portrait.  Created in Photoshop incorporating an online photo mosaic tutorial. This is my most recent class assignment.  I've never really enjoyed creating self-portraits.  (I guess I must be missing that artist gene.)  This one was fairly enjoyable to create, though I never realized how few photos I actually have of myself.

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  Hyde Park.  Sydney, Australia.Tilt-Shift "miniature" created in Photoshop.

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"Postcard" of Mission San Diego de Alcala, created using Photoshop.

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  The holidays are quickly approaching, and I'm starting to plan out some future projects.  These used stamps will be part of a greeting card or two.  Check back for some more in progress shots!

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Now available through my Etsy shop: Home, Sweet Home   White Mountains, NH   Birthday Posy   Williamsburg, VA

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Today is Blog Action Day, "an annual event that unites the world's bloggers in posting about the same issue on the same day" to raise awareness and global discussion.  This year's topic is water. As a resident of Southern California, water (or lack of) is often on my mind.  Whether it be news reports of drought or people complaining when we finally do get a downpour, water is a large topic

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Class assignment, creating a magazine masthead and cover using Photoshop.   The image is a sculpture I photographed in Sydney, Australia this past June.  Just playing around with adjustment layers and filters created a dynamic image, suitable for a cutting-edge science periodical.

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This is the next incarnation of a previously posted class assignment: This cute little guy was photographed at the Koala Park Sanctuary in West Pennant Hills, Australia.

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As promised, here are my newest Etsy listings: Nantucket, MA Paradise Falls, NH Lawrence, MA Birthday Greetings

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Another item of mine has been featured in an Etsy treasury! This time it's my purple & yellow magazine page bowl, in the treasury "After the Reading," which features items made from magazines, catalogs, and newspapers.  A big thanks to member Mireloom for including me in her collection!

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I came across some old postcards a few weeks ago, and now that the craft room is (sort of) set up, I've been working on transforming them into blank note cards. I started with this postcard of ships in a harbor.  The postmark and message identifies it as Nantucket, Massachusetts.  The postmark is dated August 23, 1927.   I wanted to add a decorative border to the image, but because of it's age I

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The fall semester is underway! This semester I'm taking a courses in Photoshop and Flash.  I've been a casual PS user for a number of years, but have never taken a class focusing on the software.  The first few assignments have been pretty basic, but still fun and informative. This week's assignment was to create a texture quilt using the crop tool and upsampling/downsampling techniques.  I opted

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My orange and blue bowl made of recycled magazine pages is making a splash on Etsy!  It's been featured in a second treasury, this time by wendyc0603.  Check out her jewelry shop, Sol~E~Mar Designs. 

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I've been neglecting my blog lately, but for good reason.  The past weekend was spent moving into a new house, which is still under construction.  While we wait for the bedroom flooring to be installed, I'm sketching new ideas and getting ready for the start of fall classes.  Once everything is in it's place, I'll be sure to share!

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So this is what my life looks like right now: My family and I are less than a week and a half away from a move across town.  I usually hate moving, but this time I'm actually looking forward to it.  A new bedroom all to myself will be a nice change, as well the large backyard with access to canyon hiking trails.   But the best part will be the new craft room!  Finally I'll have a nice

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I woke up this morning to find that I've gotten some props from another Etsy user!  Member jesseBYAH-- who sells absolutely beautiful photographs on the site-- included one of my paper bowls in the treasury, "Shades of Orange and Blue." This is definitely inspiring.  My shop is taking off more slowly than I planned, but it's great to know that people out there love what I've done so far.  I

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Now to wait for the grade... I'll go ahead and post the URL, here, but don't expect it to be active for long.  The campus server is emptied within a week of the official semester ending.  Once I make a few changes, I'll probably post it to another server.

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One of the worst habits I picked up while at college was pulling all-nighters.  This was usually due to another bad habit I developed: procrastination.  When I started taking classes again, I vowed I would stop doing both.  I can proudly report that the procrastination has thus far been held at bay.  Learning Adobe Dreamweaver CS5 is a fun challenge, and easily keeps my attention for hours.

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I sent some Lomography film to Snapfish a couple weeks ago, and got this back today: Apparently my roll was damaged in shipping, and could not be developed.  This is partly my fault for not sending the film in it's plastic container (something I debated in my head before sealing the envelope).  However, I'd like to know exactly what the USPS did that shredded the envelope and nearly

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George Washington Monument from the Potomac River

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I found these old postcards today in my scrapbooking boxes: A few I'd like to keep, but others would make lovely greeting card artwork.  Looks like I have some brainstorming to do in the next couple weeks.

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I have a new favorite blog!  Please check out a girl & her polaroid, and then look around Jen Gotch's website.  I promise you won't be disappointed.  :) (Photos from a girl & her polaroid)

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A not-so-little project my sister's been working on for some time.  Can't wait to see the final product!

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This week I attended my first college course in three years. It was quite surprising to discover that I actually missed being in class. When I graduated from college in 2007, I was completely over school. The last thing I wanted to do was think about continuing my education in any capacity.While many people in my life have suggested I go back, I just couldn't see myself doing it. Enter my new

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Since I don't take my Lomo Action Sampler everywhere I go (a terrible habit I must break!), it sometimes takes awhile before I finish a roll of film. Here are some shots from last year's Orange Country Fair that I just got developed:

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I've been home for two days, and I already miss Australia. I had a great time, despite the rain that poured during most of my visit (which I was repeatedly told never happens). Photos of my trip will be posted soon, including some fun Lomography shots I'm getting developed.In the mean time, I'd like to share my favorite souvenir, frankie magazine!This Aussie publication covers a variety of

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(Photo from redbubble.com) In less than a week I'll be on an airplane headed Down Under! This is my first trip to Australia, and I look forward to experiencing Sydney and seeing my boyfriend again. One small problem: it's early winter there. Yep, just as the SoCal weather starts to warm up I'll be headed into the frigid Aussie winter. OK, it doesn't get that cold, but I am giving up two

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As a huge fan of the series LOST, I am anxiously awaiting the series finale next month. While I'm sad that one of my favorite shows will be ending, I'm happy to see that its characters and stories will live on through fan art. My current favorite Lostie art are Alex Griendling's LOST-inspired tarot cards:Check out artist Alex Griendling's website for more great design work!I absolutely love the

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I've been incredibly busy, so instead of writing a post about Earth Day, I've rounded up some great videos about "eco-art", recycling, and loving the planet. Enjoy!

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Purchase this card now!

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My Etsy store is open! Well... sort of.Due to my increasingly busy schedule, I've only had time to finish, photograph, and list a few items. But I have to start somewhere, right? In the next few weeks I'll have more items for sale (I'm working on some new cards today), and will offer custom orders in June.In the mean time, please feel free to leave me feedback, suggestions, or (friendly)

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I've been very busy lately, and unfortunately have been neglecting my little blog. Updates and new artwork are coming soon, provided I can find enough hours in the day (and enough energy) to complete all the things on my to-do list:I've started a new part-time job. It's good to have the money, but retail can really tire you out!I'm making arrangements to start school again this summer. I've

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Paper with sewn detail.The "pocket" created by the origami folds are a great place to stash a small piece of candy!Here's the next card I've been working on:This one will feature some more stitched detailing besides just that on the background paper.

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A card I'm working on, experimenting with stitching/sewing paper:

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I've been cleaning my hard drive, and keep coming across files from my college days. This is a series of tonal studies done for a computer based painting class using Corel Painter IX:I haven't used Painter in awhile, and am beginning to become reacquainted with the software. While I enjoy how easy it is to "paint" digitally, I miss actual painting more. My easel and brushes have been sitting

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The 2010 Vancouver Olympics are underway, and I absolutely love Canada's design sense. While a lot of attention is paid to the medals, I'm more in love with the podium:(Photos courtesy of ben hulse's Flickr photostream.)

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Final photos, as promised:"LDR" (Pen & Prismacolor on watercolor paper)"Swans" (Paper)

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I'm almost finished with my love-inspired art!This card is inspired by my new boyfriend, who is a resident of Australia. I'm sure it will resonate with everyone who has ever been in an LDR (Long Distance Relationship) during the past decade or so. While the bulk of our communication is online, I like sending cards and other physical love notes. It's nice to have something to hold or look at

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I'm definitely improving!A view from the Tokyo Tower. Tokyo, Japan (January 2007)Wild Animal Park. Escondido, CATilt-Shift (1/30/2010)

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Valentine's Day is right around the corner! To celebrate, I've started working on some fun recycled cards. I started saving the address flaps from my Netflix rentals awhile back, but wasn't sure how I was going to use them. Then a few weeks ago I stumbled upon Netflix Origami, and got some much needed inspiration.I already have some fun ideas using the heart and swan designs.I also attempted

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A friend of mine posted this on her blog a while ago, and I thought it was one of the coolest things I'd ever seen. With a bit of Photoshop tweaking, you can make almost any photograph look like a mini-model, a la the opening credits of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood.(More photos & instructions here.)I decided to try it out for myself today, and had some moderate success:This is my best attempt so

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Since the first photo was taken late at night (and minus the flash), here's a close up showing the true color:

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It's my 100th post-- I can't believe it! Since the recent SoCal rain has kept me from photographing my latest work, I'll share something fun instead.I found this creative Flickr photo by wandaaaa, and have already set it as my computer background:I also have some personal reasons for not updating the blog:First, I'm working on setting up shop at Etsy. I've spent the last few rainy days making

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That Is Priceless is another Blogs of Note gem I recently discovered. The blog gives humorous new titles to classic works of art. I especially love recognizing paintings I studied in art history classes. If only the lectures had been this funny.

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+Harry Potter & The Sorcerer's Stone by JKR (reread- duh)+Harry Potter & The Chamber of Secrets by JKR (reread)+Harry Potter & The Prisoner of Azkaban by JKR (reread)+Harry Potter & The Goblet of Fire by JKR (reread)+Harry Potter & The Order of the Phoenix by JKR (reread)+Harry Potter & The Half-Blood Prince by JKR (reread)+Harry Potter & The Deathly Hallows by JKR (reread, but only for the

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My love of arts and crafts definitely comes from my mom. She always came up with great craft projects for my sister and I, especially around the holidays. Here are a few of my favorite ornaments from Christmases past:My mom sewed this simple star ornament using scrap fabric. I love the Indian feel of it, and think sari fabric would make beautiful home decorations for any season. Now that I

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A bespoke shoe that I designed at Shoes of Prey.Once again the Blogs of Note feature has introduced me to an awesome new website. Unfortunately their latest choice, 22 Michaels, is really testing my will power and wallet. The blog follows a group of Australian entreprenuers who have started Shoes of Prey, a site that lets you design custom heels.I am a shoe junkie, and have already spent way

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Thanksgiving dinner in 3 minutes? I wish!A quick note to all you Black Friday shoppers:First and foremost, be safe! This means looking out for your fellow shoppers, as well as yourselves. There is no need to run, push, shove, or yell. A $100 television is not worth putting your health or life in jeopardy. Keep an eye out for small children, the handicapped, and elderly. Alert employees

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I'm always on the lookout for recycling projects that also make fun, unique gifts. For her birthday, my sister received these bottle cap magnets that I absolutely love:They're simple to make, and depending on how/where you acquire the bottle caps, fairly inexpensive as well. Of course, if your gift recipient is under 21, you might want to opt for soda bottle caps instead. I even did a bit of

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Today is my sister's birthday, and I volunteered to bake her cake. Since my mom, sister, and I have been doing the Flat Belly Diet for a few months now, I decided to try out one of their recipes.The Super-Rich Chocolate Cake with Maple Frosting looked very yummy in the cookbook:(Photo from Prevention.com)Even though my attempt didn't look exactly the same, it came out quite nicely!As for the

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The holidays are right around the corner, and if you're anything like me you're already writing gift lists and making budgets. As I've gotten older, my taste in gifts has changed, both in what I give and receive. In recent years I've taken to making gifts, or even baking goodies for family and friends. I love giving people a "one of a kind" creation, or satisfying their sweet tooth with

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I've been neglected the blog lately due to my holiday retail job. The money and discount are great, but my art time has taken a bit of a hit. Still, it's nice having some extra moola lining my wallet this time of year.One of the (many) things I'm saving up for is travel. While I'm primarily saving for some international travel, I love exploring places in the US as well. I've always wanted to

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I carved this same face last October, but this year's came out much nicer:He's not your traditional Jack-o-lantern, but Dwight Schrute can be very intimidating and scary.Have a happy and safe Halloween!

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I'm not the biggest fan of hard candy, but I do love the way it looks! Check out the candy makers at NYC's papabubble in the video below. Who knew candy making could be so artistic?

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(Image from Hunt Famous)When I was a kid, Where the Wild Things Are was my favorite book. According to my mom, I brought it home from the library several times before she finally broke down and bought me a copy. Unfortunately, she did not enjoy Maurice Sendak's classic as much as I did. She found the illustrations scary, and couldn't understand why her five-year-old daughter loved a book

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A couple weeks ago I added a Social Vibe widget to my blog, and have gotten 38 clicks so far. These widgets are popping up all over Google hosted blogs, and help raise money for worthy causes. So when you see one, please click it!I chose to support The Art of Elysium, a non-profit that provides creative workshops for children battling serious medical conditions. These kids are given

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About twice a year something happens that triggers a massive cleaning of our house. This time it was my sister providing the family with her Birthday/Christmas list for the year. As I started penning my own Christmas list, I looked around the living room and suddenly noticed all the stuff that's accumulated: books we didn't enjoy, shoes that were hardly worn, trinkets that no longer fit the

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Today is Blog Action Day, "an annual event that unites the world's bloggers in posting about the same issue on the same day" to raise awareness and create global discussion. This year's topic is Climate Change, a subject that I am deeply interested in.Artists can impact climate change in big ways, from choosing environmentally-friendly supplies to creating work that sparks meaningful discussion

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This week I spent a few hours turning this...... into this...It's like hot glue magic!

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I finally added a counter to the bottom of my blog last week. To my surprise, I have so far gotten over 200 visits, almost 190 of them unique hits.There are so many questions running though my mind at the moment: Who are you people? Why don't you leave comments? What do I have to do to get you to follow this little blog?Honestly, I don't really care how many visitors I get. I started this

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(Photo from Yahoo! News)Photographer Irving Penn died today at the age of 92.I was introduced to Penn's work just a few short weeks ago after attending the Small Trades show at The Getty. Penn has since become one of my favorite artists. I've spent countless hours viewing his lovely black and white photos, which range from high fashion couture to everyday laborers. I've also been inspired by

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