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I am excited to announce a big photo contest at the Artisan Notebook magazine! I am one of the judges and I've donated a prize for one of the winners. The contest runs from March 1-31, 2009, and winners will be announced in the May issue and on the Notebook Notes blog. Come on, submit your best photos for a chance to win great prizes! Here's the 411 on the Official Rules.
Today I put up a mini kit sampler in my shops at ACOT and CGE. This kit contains 6 papers and 10 coordinating elements for just $1.99. It was previously a crop prize at ACOT, but now you can have it too. :) Check it out:
And here is a closer look at the details:
This weekend I'm shooting a big event at a local hotel. It's a pampering weekend for women. I think next year I would like to attend as a guest and really enjoy the pampering. :) Here's a list of the stuff they are offering: champagne reception, live music, karaoke, spa treatments, makeover, teeth whitening, hair styling, laser skin treatments, tattoos & body piercings, psychic & spiritual healing, yoga & pilates, mini boutiques selling handbags, jewelry, hair accessories, sunglasses, scarves, watches, clothing, rubber stamps, candles, adult stuff, foods and wine. Doesn't that sound like fun?! And I get in free this weekend while I'm covering the event. Granted, all the stuff to do has a fee attached to it, but the pricing is drastically slashed for the event. So I may go ahead and book a few appointments for when I'm finished shooting. Yeah!! :)
Alrighty, my hunt for today is to find some mod shower curtains and a damask wallpaper for some new studio sets I'm working on. I've been googling all over and have found one thing here and one thing there, but I'd much prefer to find these things locally so that I can avoid shipping costs. We've got a great little store nearby that has a wonderful wallpaper selection. So I think I'll stop there first. Then it's off to Target and Walmart to scope out the shower curtains. And, if there is time, I'm heading down to the maternity boutique to see if the spring line is in yet cuz I'm itching to find a white dress like this one by Liz Lange. I want something that is kinda large so that it would fit most any woman that comes in. If it's too big, I can pin it. But if it's too small, then I can't use it. So far, I haven't had any luck finding this dress (or something similar) in an extra-large. If you know of one, hook me up.
See ya!
So the kids are back to school today after a one week mid-winter recess. Over break, we went to a bowling party (David came in 2nd place), had a follow-up ENT appointment (David's hearing screening was perfect), went to the gym twice (I've lost 5 lbs), visited my grandmother, went to McDonald's, went to the science museum, played in the snow and built a huge snowman, and both boys had their karate grading and received new belts (Christopher is yellow and David is green). It was a nice relaxing week for the most part.
The team and I have been busy creating layouts with this new kit, Musical Interlude. The kit was inspired by a photo I took of Christopher. He had been playing air guitar for months and begged us to get him a real guitar for Christmas. Well, we did. He pretty much ignored it, though, and I was starting to regret buying it. Then a couple weeks ago he suddenly started playing it on a regular basis. Nothing fancy, just strumming nonsense. But still....he was thrilled and so excited to be playing a "real" guitar. So I got a couple of cute pics of him while he was singing a song and decided I needed a kit to scrap the pix. And that's how Musical Interlude came to be. Take a look:
Pick up the complete kit now through Wednesday and save 30%. The kit includes 9 papers, an uppercase alpha, and more than 60 elements. I'm sure you'll have fun with this one. :)
Alrighty, time to listen to a bit of Glenn Beck while I fold the laundry. Catch ya later.
So if you are looking to get some of my photoshop actions or PDQ templates, now is the time to do it. We're having a Sweet Treats sale over at SBE this week and all of my products are on sale 30% off (excluding items $2 or less). So hop on over to check it out!! Here are a few handy links for you:
PS Elements actions are RIGHT HERE
Pro Photo actions are RIGHT HERE
PDQ Templates in PSD format are RIGHT HERE
PDQ Templates in DIP format are RIGHT HERE
All categories (includes frames, older kits, etc.) are RIGHT HERE
And just to clarify on the actions......If you use any of the pro versions (PS 7, CS, CS2, CS3, and CS4), you can use any of the actions in the PS Elements line too. :) However, if you are using any version of PS Elements, you cannot use the actions in the Pro Photo line. I get emails asking about this quite frequently and just thought I'd explain.....the reason is because the functionality in PS Elements is more limited and therefore not all of the steps in the Pro Photo line of actions is even available in PSE. So, there ya have it.
I've also released a new kit in my own shop and at ACOT. It's called Raspberry Sorbet. Take a look:
Here is a closer look at the details:
There are loads of layout ideas in the shop, too, so I hope you'll stop by and take a look at them all. The kit will be on sale for $4.17 through midnight eastern tonight. Or you can pick up just the paper pack or just the element pack for only $3 each.
Have a great weekend!
So have ya seen this video yet? It's called "What the Duck" and is a photo giggle. :)
I laughed so freakin' hard......cuz you just KNOW this sorta thing would likely happen to ME. LOL Luckily it hasn't yet, but there have been a few times when it's gotten pretty close.
So today I took Ellie to the vet. She's had some intestinal distress on and off for the last week.....out both ends, if ya know what I mean. Not pretty. Poor thing. Doc gave us some meds and told us to feed her chicken and rice for 3 days. Hopefully she will feel better. I'm sure she ate something she shouldn't have from outside. I swear, she has pica or something. Whatever would possess a dog to eat EVERYTHING?! She has a totally non-discriminate palette.....poop, rocks, sticks, leaves, towels, stuffing from her toys, etc. It's ridiculous.
The kids got a new train set and a Transformer helmet/mask thingie yesterday. Not sure what came over hubby, but he decided to take them to the toy store on Sunday to pick out one thing each (out of the blue!). Weird. Anyway, they had a great time building the track and Christopher has been walking around with that helmet on all day. So funny listening to him talk with the voice changer on. LOL
Looks like it is going to be a light week. Got a new kit coming out on Thursday. Wanna see a peek? Well, here's a layout that Laura (aka Bookofsnow) made with the kit:
Hope you have a great week!!
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