tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69578748829547274382024-03-13T15:11:42.052-04:00Artfully Inspired MusingsIndicative of a creative soul. Art helps me breathe.HeyJudehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06321551849086228214noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6957874882954727438.post-59451235321206817642014-02-21T23:30:00.000-05:002014-02-22T00:22:09.338-05:00An Artful Announcement . . .I am beyond excited to announce that, as of this weekend, I am officially joining the SugarBabe Team at Sweet Shoppe Designs!!! I am so excited to start on this amazing journey of creativity and cannot wait to see where it takes me.<br />
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Here is a peek at some of the awesome goodness available in the Shoppe this weekend:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Re-release from Studio Flergs with some goodness from Loni</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">New from Libby and Robin with some goodness from Loni</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">New from Shawna and Traci with some goodness from Loni</td></tr>
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Until next time<br />
~ Judie<br />
<span id="goog_1301786948"></span><span id="goog_1301786949"></span><br />HeyJudehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06321551849086228214noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6957874882954727438.post-88980100473780151232013-11-24T21:50:00.001-05:002013-11-24T21:50:52.358-05:00Artful Dimensional BlendingHello everyone - and Happy Thanksgiving Week to those in the States! I just wanted to drop in and show you one of my recent faves - an awesome blended cluster technique. What exactly do I mean by "blended cluster" technique you ask. Because the two techniques sound like exact opposites, don't they? Well, they basically are opposites, but when you combine the two of them together you create an amazing impact on your page. Take a look at this page:<br />
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I combined graphic blended word art by Viva Artistry with a cluster of flowers for her hair and more clustered elements on the edges of the page that add depth to the overall design, and draw your attention to the focal point. If you are interested in learning more about this technique, you should check out my Scrapaneers post, <a href="http://scrapaneers.com/blending-3d-fabulous/" target="_blank">Blending + 3D = FABulous</a>. (Just click on the page for full kit credits.)</div>
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Is everyone ready for Black Friday madness? Whether you are shopping in the stores, or browsing all the great digital art deals online (and let me tell you there are lots of digital goodies coming your way), I hope you have a great time! And, of course, more importantly - have a great Thanksgiving. :)</div>
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<br />HeyJudehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06321551849086228214noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6957874882954727438.post-59941028822996344402013-09-15T11:29:00.000-04:002013-09-15T11:29:51.293-04:00Scattered Word Art FreebieHey everyone! Just sneaking in before football starts today to give you the preview and a link to my September Word Art Freebie at Scrap Orchard. I went a little crazy this month and made some full page size word art for your creative pleasure. :) <br />
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Here is a look at the preview (I couldn't include all the pieces in the preview and do them justice, so you'll just see one of them, but the other phrases are listed in the description):<br />
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And here is my inspiration page:<br />
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(Credits: Roots & Leaves and Friends are Flowers by Lyndsay Riches; Recyclables 24 by Scrapping with Liz.)<br />
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I designed this word art primarily as a background grunge element, but you can also clip it to a smaller area of a layered background. You should definitely play around with the blending and opacity modes and/or add some color to it by using a solid color adjustment layer or clipping paper to it. You can grab the word art <a href="http://scraporchard.com/forum/showthread.php/56489-September-7-Word-Art-Challenge-wac" target="_blank">HERE</a>. Be quick though, it's only available until September 30!<br />
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Until next time ~ Judie<br />
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<br />HeyJudehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06321551849086228214noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6957874882954727438.post-21309552490489622642013-08-27T21:08:00.001-04:002013-08-27T21:08:47.291-04:00Artsy MaskingHey everyone! I just wanted to pop in and share an artsy tutorial with you that I wrote for Nicole's (Sugarplum Paperie) blog today. You can find the tutorial <a href="http://www.sugarplumpaperie.com/2013/08/tutorial-artsy-blended-photos/" target="_blank">HERE</a>, and this is my inspiration page:<br />
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You can find the full credits for the layout in my <a href="http://www.sweetshoppecommunity.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=294838&title=text-me&cat=654" target="_blank">Sweet Shoppe Gallery</a>.<br />
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In the tutorial, I show how I made the artsy alpha mask for the blended photo.<br />
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There are also a couple of awesome kits coming out at Scrap Orchard this week. Here is a little sneak peek:<br />
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Credits: Create Yourself by Bella Gypsy Designs; Recyclables 24 by Scrapping with Liz<br />
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Credits: Blue Ribbon (September Mega) by the Orchard Girls; To Die For by Fiddle-Dee-Dee Designs<br />
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Credits: Be Kind, Rewind by the Orchard Girls<br />
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I have a new word art freebie coming out on September 7 at Scrap Orchard - so look for a preview of that soon. :)<br />
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Until next time ~ Judie<br />
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<br />HeyJudehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06321551849086228214noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6957874882954727438.post-81001918826280866912013-06-29T12:24:00.001-04:002013-06-29T12:24:14.548-04:00Raptor ArtHow can it be the end of June already!?! This month has flown by so fast . . . but at least I was able to make some time for a few artful adventures. I just got back from an Inspired weekend at Donna Downey's Studio where I created an amazing mixed media art journal with DJ Pettitt. Before driving back home on Sunday a group of us visited the <a href="http://www.carolinaraptorcenter.org/" target="_blank">Carolina Raptor Center</a> in Huntersville, NC. It was such an amazing place. They take in injured raptor birds and rehabilitate them. Those that are able to live on their own again are released back into the wild, and those that aren't are given a safe, loving home to live out their days. Because of an incoming storm, the flight show was canceled, but we managed to be standing in the right place at the right time and caught close up photo shoots of several owls and an eagle.<br />
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I created this page for a recent post on <a href="http://mydigitalartstudio.com/2013/06/techniques-for-blurry-photos/" target="_blank">Mari Koegelenberg's Blog</a> about artful solutions for blurry photos:<br />
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(I used background papers from Mari's <a href="http://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/product.php?productid=23705&cat=0&page=1" target="_blank">All the Pretty Horses</a> and her <a href="http://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/product.php?productid=25735&cat=0&page=1" target="_blank">All Stitched Up Alpha</a>.)<br />
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I can't wait to go back in the fall and spend more time there! <br />
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Until next time ~ Judie<br />
HeyJudehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06321551849086228214noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6957874882954727438.post-37875545049875883542013-05-21T20:39:00.001-04:002013-05-21T20:39:51.118-04:00Artfully FabulousHey everyone! I just wanted to pop in with my latest post on <a href="http://mydigitalartstudio.com/2013/05/inspiration-tuesday-today-i-will-be-awesome/" target="_blank">Mari Koegelenberg's Blog</a>. Ready for some Pinterest Inspiration? Here is the page that I created:<br />
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I used Mari and Sugarplum Paperie's fabulous collab <a href="http://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/product.php?productid=25507&cat=0&page=1" target="_blank">You Make Me Smile</a> and the worn wood alphas from Mari's <a href="http://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/product.php?productid=23705&cat=0&page=1" target="_blank">All the Pretty Horses</a> kit. <br />
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If you want see more Pinterest inspiration - check out my Boards <a href="http://pinterest.com/artfulmusings/" target="_blank">HERE</a>. HeyJudehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06321551849086228214noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6957874882954727438.post-47635348387046733672013-05-19T16:27:00.000-04:002013-05-19T16:27:05.591-04:00Pop ArtHey everyone! Hope you're having a restful and fun Sunday. I just wanted to pop in and show you the latest Create Outside the Box Challenge at ScrapbookGraphics. I had so much fun creating this inspiration page:<br />
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I used <a href="http://shop.scrapbookgraphics.com/Comic-Book-Hero-Kit.html" target="_blank">Comic Book Hero</a> by Studio Digilicious -what an fun kit! You can find the latest Create Outside the Box Challenge <a href="http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/vBulletin/showthread.php?14104-Create-Outside-the-Box-May-2013&p=133109#post133109" target="_blank">HERE</a>. Be sure to come join me for some 3-D creative fun. :)HeyJudehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06321551849086228214noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6957874882954727438.post-89896000776523232462013-05-08T11:52:00.000-04:002013-05-08T11:58:40.220-04:00Blending for Art's Sake<div style="text-align: left;">
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If you are a lover of Subway Art, be sure to check out my post on <a href="http://mydigitalartstudio.com/2013/05/inspiration-tuesday-fontabulous-subway-art/" target="_blank">Mari Koegelenberg's Blog</a> about how to incorporate subway art design into your digital and hybrid projects. Here is peek at an inspiration page I created with her new <a href="http://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/product.php?productid=25530&cat=0&page=1" target="_blank">It's A Beautiful Life</a> Kit:<br />
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Some sporty goodness from <a href="http://scraporchard.com/market/Sporty-soccer.html" target="_blank">Kristin Aagard</a> and <a href="https://scraporchard.com/market/Fuss-Free-Sporty-Soccer-Digital-Scrapbook.html" target="_blank">Cheryl</a>: <br />
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A gorgeous beachy kit from <a href="https://scraporchard.com/market/sobeachy-createwings-elements.html" target="_blank">Dawn</a> and more goodness from <a href="https://scraporchard.com/market/So-Beachy-Digital-Scrapbook-Templates.html" target="_blank">Cheryl</a>:<br />
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A fabulous new carnival kit by <a href="http://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/product.php?productid=25456&cat=0&page=1" target="_blank">Juliana</a>:<br />
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Time to settle in and get ready for a new week, with some new artsy goodness coming your way!HeyJudehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06321551849086228214noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6957874882954727438.post-12101342966465270802013-05-01T14:49:00.000-04:002013-05-01T14:49:36.798-04:00Grumpy ArtHappy May Day everyone! Just popping in to share one of my favorite pages from last month. This was a definite scrap therapy project, and I must say that creating it made be feel so much better. Now, when I'm having a grumpy day I just look at it and can't help but smile. :)<br />
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I'll be back tomorrow with some amazing Scrap Orchard iNSD goodness . . . HeyJudehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06321551849086228214noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6957874882954727438.post-85947398381294602482013-04-30T15:17:00.000-04:002013-04-30T15:17:16.256-04:00The Art of Reconnecting . . .Yes, I know it's been quite a while since I last posted - but I'm back and ready to go (with a blog face lift too)! For those of you who aren't aware, I'm designing Word Art for Scrap Orchard's monthly challenge. I've been doing this for over a year now and I'm really loving it.<br />
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A new Word Art freebie will be available on May 7 - so be sure to check it out in the <a href="http://scraporchard.com/forum/forumdisplay.php/916-Daily-Challenges-May-2013" target="_blank">Scrap Orchard May Challenges Forum</a>.<br />
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In the meantime, I have some updates on my current creative teams. In April, I joined the Crew at ScrapbookGraphics - how exciting is that?!? I am still in awe of all the talent there - both the CT and designers - and am loving every second :) I host a monthly challenge called Create Outside the Box - and I'd love it if you would come and join me! I'll be posting the Inspiration LO's with links to the Challenge thread from here every month, or you can check it out in the <a href="http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/vBulletin/forumdisplay.php?11-Challenges">Challenge Forum</a> at SBG. Here is June's inspiration page (the <a href="http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/vBulletin/showthread.php?10921-Create-Outside-the-Box-(June-1-30)">Challenge</a> is to include an off the page extraction):<br />
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Ahhh, Starbucks (one of my favorite places to visit)! There are some awesome Challenges coming up too, so be sure to check in at ScrapbookGraphics and join me :)HeyJudehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06321551849086228214noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6957874882954727438.post-86748621814800362102011-02-23T10:40:00.000-05:002011-02-23T10:40:34.462-05:00Rock Stars Unplugged: Sticker ArtAny sticker art fans out there? I love the retro look you get when turning regular elements into digital "stickers." Here is a recent page I created (with an awesome new <a href="http://sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/product.php?productid=21516&cat=420&page=3">Kit</a> by Libby Pritchett and Meg Mullens) using this technique on some photo extractions.<br />
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If you love this look too, check out the tutorial I did on <a href="http://blog.libbyweifenbach.com/2011/02/sticker-goodness-tutorial.html">Libby's Blog</a> today. I walk you through two different methods of creating sticker art. This technique can also be used to turn regular text into a word art sticker. It's super easy and quick too - which is always a bonus :)<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Layout credits: Don't Stop Believing by Libby Pritchett and Meg Mullens (linked above), Jumbo Paper Clips by Libby Pritchett. All available at Sweet Shoppe Designs.</span>HeyJudehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06321551849086228214noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6957874882954727438.post-70046163903832436032011-02-18T21:56:00.001-05:002011-02-19T12:13:53.002-05:00Art Journal: ReinforceThis is, by far, my favorite Art Journal page right now. I created it for Week 8 of the 2011 Art Journal Caravan. The focus verb this week is "Reinforce" and my original quote is based on my daily mantra - "Art helps me Breathe." Without any further ado, here it is (linked to Gallery for full credits):<br />
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Thanks for letting me share my latest creation - Here's hoping it inspires something creative in you :)<br />
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Have a great weekend!HeyJudehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06321551849086228214noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6957874882954727438.post-2908485413359295322011-02-16T14:10:00.002-05:002011-02-18T21:58:15.790-05:00All About Me ArtI don't often take to time to scrap just about me, but I wanted to share a recent Art Journal page I created that focuses on that very elusive subject. I used lots of digital goodness from Fee Jardine, and several of my favorite Darcy Baldwin Fonts on this one (click on the page for full credits):<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">For anyone keeping track, that makes 2 Art Journal pages so far this year. Although I anticipate more consistent creation from this point forward, since I was lucky enough to snag a VIP pass with the Art Journal Queen herself - Tangie Baxter!! I am so looking forward to spending the next four months behind the scenes with Tangie and her amazing CT :)</div>HeyJudehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06321551849086228214noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6957874882954727438.post-80719065873503778772011-02-14T00:01:00.012-05:002011-02-14T00:14:39.223-05:00The Art of UsIn honor of Valentine's Day, I have a new layout with lots of fun photos of Scott and me. One of my favorite ways of including multiple photos on a page is to create a direct view room background with a floor and large wall canvas to "hang" them on. Here is the page I created this year:<br />
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The elements all have some special significance to us, and most of the photos are from various trips we've taken over the last few years - including Disney World, Universal Studios (i.e. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter), a local festival and a sailing trip. My favorite photos are the fun "posed" ones taken at amusement parks :) I've definitely got to work on a full page layout with the Pirates of the Caribbean photo!! <br />
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Thanks for stopping by - have a fabulous Valentine's Day!<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Layout Credits: All kits from MScraps - Timeless Collab; Holly Jolly Chrismas Collab; To Build Castles in the Air by Honey Designs; Beauty of Fall, Amazing Love and Faithful by RuthMelody Designs; Eternal Love by ad77design; Fonts: Annabelle JF, Monotype Corsiva and AL Verdigris</span>HeyJudehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06321551849086228214noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6957874882954727438.post-57904623670936265332011-02-11T10:03:00.002-05:002011-02-11T10:08:28.587-05:00More Project 52 ArtSo, I've finally had a chance to get caught up on my Project 52 pages (or at least mostly caught up). Here are my pages for Weeks 2-4 (full credits are available if you click on the Project 52 Gallery link to the right):<br />
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^This page^ chronicles our recent visit to the hospital where I was born. The building is now abandoned, but having the opportunity to see the place where I was born really was a priceless experience. Of course, we had to stop at a Starbucks in Novato (to add to my collection) and then we had a fabulous dinner in Stinson Beach to finish out the evening. I brought back the piece of plaster in my hand as a memento of the visit - and, of course, for scrapping material :)<br />
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^This page^ is one of my current faves. I took the photo at Pier 39 in San Francisco (after our trip to Alcatraz Island). I love the way it turned out with the out of bounds extraction :)<br />
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^This page^ is a true Everyday Moments LO. I love this photo of Scott and Hermione (she is such a lap cat)!<br />
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I'm working on the pages for Weeks 5 and 6 right now - and hope to have them done before this week actually ends :) I would be nice to have at least one of my projects caught up and on track!HeyJudehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06321551849086228214noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6957874882954727438.post-62570599379505484872011-02-08T17:29:00.001-05:002011-02-09T18:00:58.268-05:00She Found the Art in Her SoulSo I finally got inspired to create the cover for this year's Art Journal (at least a digital version anyway). I'm using a Prima 8x8 canvas album with the intent to create some of the pages digitally, and others with mixed media. Here is digital cover:<br />
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The self portrait is based on a painting I created in a class taught by Paulette Insall. I used the sketch as a guide for the body and hair and added the stitches individually to frame the face, eyes, nose and mouth. I then created masks for the face/neck/eyes; shirt and hair and clipped digital papers to them. Finally, I added the earrings and necklace to finish it off. I plan to recreate this layout on the cover of my Art Journal with fabric and vintage elements.<br />
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Now if I could just get caught up with the pages :) :) :)<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Layout Credits: <span style="font-family: inherit;">Timeless Collab MScraps; Live, Laugh, Love, Grow Collab MScraps; Organic Collab MScraps; Amazing Love (RuthMelody Designs); Beauty of Fall (RuthMelody Designs); Little Artist (ad77design); Fancy Stitches 2 (RuthMelody Designs)</span></span>HeyJudehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06321551849086228214noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6957874882954727438.post-82159497002360435272011-02-04T11:08:00.001-05:002011-02-09T18:00:34.609-05:00Project 52 Art - Week 1So . . . I've been dutifully taking my Project 52 photos every week, but have already fallen a bit behind with the pages. I finally have a bit of a break this weekend and am hoping to get caught up, but here is my page for Week 1:<br />
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Most people who know me are aware that I'm a HUGE Starbucks fan. The closest one to where I live is about 1.5 hours away, so I always take advantage of their ready availability when traveling. A couple of years ago I started taking photos of Starbucks in different locations, and it has become an ongoing project for me. This page is a collage of the Starbucks locations we visited on a recent trip to San Francisco. Mmmmmmm, just looking at it makes me want a Grande Vanilla Latte . . .<br />
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<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Layout credits: Cozy Evening by Tiramisu Designs and In Your Mug by PST Designs (available at PickleBerryPop); Font: DJB JGeek (Available at Sweet Shoppe Designs)</span></div>HeyJudehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06321551849086228214noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6957874882954727438.post-5599782358382884882011-01-25T19:58:00.001-05:002011-02-09T17:59:16.184-05:00Artful AccidentsDon't you just love accidental art? No stressing, no blocked mojo, no editing until you're happy with the look - it just Happens. On a recent trip to San Francisco, and tour of Alcatraz island, I had just such an artful accident - with an amusing story to go along with it.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Photo credits: Fonts: DJB Monkey Scratches/DJB Coffee Shoppe Tall Skinny; Acid Wash Pro photo action by PhotoBlast</span>HeyJudehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06321551849086228214noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6957874882954727438.post-74830531658311118222011-01-02T17:56:00.000-05:002011-01-02T17:56:25.472-05:00Art Helps Me Breathe<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Welcome to my new creative musings blog! A place where I can share my passion for all things ART, and (hopefully) inspire artistic tendencies in others. I love all genres of art, but my most common artistic outlet involves capturing life (more commonly referred to as "Scrapbooking"). </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I love both digital and traditional life art and am always looking for new techniques to master and incorporate into my creations. For that reason, I have decided to embark on a <span style="color: red;">Project 52</span> this year that focuses not only on taking photos, but on learning new techniques - photography, digital art and mixed media. My goal is to be able to post not only my completed pages, but also the techniques I incorporated into those pages. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">My other major artistic project this year is completing Tangie Baxter's <span style="color: lime;"><a href="http://shop.scrapbookgraphics.com/Art-Journal-Caravan-Expedition-2011.html">Art Journal Caravan</a></span>. I am such a huge fan of both Art Journaling and Tangie and can't wait to get started on this year's Adventure Quest :-)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">So here's to a year filled with Artfully Inspired Adventures!</span>HeyJudehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06321551849086228214noreply@blogger.com5