50 Outstantding Examples Of Family Photographs | AntsMagazine.Com

We’re all seen the awkward family photos, and it’s not something that’s come back in style. Do you ever wonder how to make your photos look more natural?  What would make it something you want to frame and display, rather than stash it as a jpg file and forget about?

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Let’s Get Digital – Scrapbook Template Creator: Cheryl

Cheryl is an amazing creator of digital pages. I had to idea to what extent until I checked out her webpages. Read her story in her own words (below).

“My mother would be the first person who ever inspired my creative side.  She’s an artist (as well as a teacher), and continues to encourage me to this day to explore my creativity.  In addition to my mother, my children inspire me to be creative and are usually the beginning of every scrapbook page I make.

I began digital scrapbooking in August 2007 and shared my first digital creations at DigiShopTalk, but since then I’ve participated in several digital scrapbooking forums and galleries where I can share my art with others who have the same passion I do for scrapbooking.

On a daily basis, I use Photoshop Elements, Lightroom 3 and ACDSee (to organize files and photos) when I’m creating digital scrapbook pages.  I also get my hands dirty and paint as well as pull out the glue to make hybrid projects (using digital art supplies by printing them out and using them like traditional paper scrapbooking supplies).  I create collages with ephemera and old photographs.  This summer I made a junque journal that houses all those miscellaneous pieces like tickets, announcements, cards, and notes.  There was a lot of inking, taping, tearing and gluing going on!

Well, in addition to my mom and children, I’m often inspired by decorating magazines and bloggers.  Material patterns, the way objects are arranged, shapes . . . well, it all feeds into my creativity and usually ends up with me creating!

This year I was published in a book (digital and print versions) called Everyday Storyteller (http://www.everydaystoryteller.com/).  It was amazing to see my picture and my name in print, along with some of my digital art.  Overall, though, I’d have to say my greatest accomplishment is seeing my family pull out my scrapbooks and look through them with smiles on their faces.  It reminds me that in addition to letting my creativity out, I’m also keeping our memories.

I create digital scrapbooking templates for sale.  You can find my website here: http://www.fiddle-dee-deedesigns.com/

I sell my templates at Scrap Orchard.  You can find that shop here: http://scraporchard.com/market/Fiddle-Dee-Dee-Designs/

I share my creations on my blog.  You can find it here:  http://cherylisadomesticgoddess.blogspot.com/”

 

Uniqueness Refined at Pedaling Designs

Do you like personalized invitations, stationery, logos, gifts, and more? Rebecca of Pedaling Designs is awesome.  Have you seen the logo on my store lately? (www.twigsandstrings.etsy.com) She brought it to life with a drawing, working (patiently) with me down to each detail. She has a store on Etsy (www.pedalingdesigns.etsy.com) filled with adorable creations. And If you have something else in mind she’s great at working with your ideas. All of this aside she is a world traveler with a career background many of us only dream of.  Read on…!

Meet Rebecca:

“I’ve been designing professionally since 1999. So 13 years! I started off as a textile designer designing rugs. Some of my first designs were children’s motifs and lots and lots of holiday rugs. It felt like I was drawing Santa and snowmen year round!

Versatility and Trends

I draw, paint and decorate. I can sew when the project calls for it. Like (Twigs and Strings) I also like making wreaths, but I like to make them out of textiles. I’m still really inspired by textiles background: textures, fabrics, and prints. Fashion trends are always fast-moving and indicative of what will be popular in other markets in the future. I look at what people are wearing today, the colors and motifs, and then interpret them into what I’m making. I should probably start adding some neon colors to my cards!

Travel Inspirations

I’ve lived all over the place. I grew up in the South, and have since lived in FL, CA, VA, MD, Japan, and now Texas. Living at the beach has strongly influenced my style. Two of my first card designs were the mermaid and the whale. While living in Japan I fell in live with Cherry Blossoms. I even planted a cherry tree in our yard when we moved back! I love to draw them and think they are a beautiful and elegant pattern to use for baby girls. I already have two different cherry blossom designs in my shop, but I’m sure once spring comes I will be inspired to add even more.

I get lots of special requests, especially for birthday invites. Often special requests become my future best sellers. I’m happy to take on small projects, because chances are if you need it someone else does too.”

Links & More

Here is a coupon code for free shipping “TSShips4Free” . Good until Oct. 1! www.pedalingdesigns.com

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design wonderland- The Petal Pusher: End of Summer Dahlias

If you’re interested in colors, design, and beautiful things check out the link below.  I love, love, love this blog!

design wonderland » Blog Archive » The Petal Pusher: End of Summer Dahlias.

Etsy Bans Human Body Parts … But You Can Sell Hair and Teeth : Retail Online Integration

Do you know what can be sold in an Etsy shop? Read this article to find out…and please check out my store while you’re browsing around! http://www.twigsandstrings.com/etsy

Etsy Bans Human Body Parts … But You Can Sell Hair and Teeth : Retail Online Integration.

Internet Flowchart Explains Why You Never Get Anything Done [COMIC]

Time flies. Time’s a wastin’. Where did the time go?? Check out the link below with the answers.

Internet Flowchart Explains Why You Never Get Anything Done [COMIC].

7 Photo Editing Apps to Use With Instagram

Looking to improve your photos? Check out this blog about photo apps that are simple to use, and even easier to obtain.

7 Photo Editing Apps to Use With Instagram.