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    Photo Scavenger Hunt check in

    July 9, 2016 - By 

    Even though I got a very late start this year, I’ve been able to knock a few items off my list in pretty short order. Equipped with the list from Rinda @ Gallorganico, I sat down with Mini-me and came up with a plan, place or date for each item. Check out what I’ve captured so far…

    1. A “wild heart” – a naturally occurring heart

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    These are on two of my giant hostas in the backyard. I never realized how many of the leaves end up heart shaped.

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    6. A camper (caravan)

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    Really nice travel trailer.

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    7. A family gathering

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    July 4th gathering of many families

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    8. A drawing, art project, artistic photograph, scrapbook page, greeting card, or art journal page created by you.

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    This is a commissioned piece…hope she likes it!

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    9. Someone playing with, in, or around water

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    Annual 4th of July water fight

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    11. Fresh produce

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    Beans from my garden and our weekly CSA

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    13. The moon

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    I spied the moon last night and was able to capture a good shot in the low light even without a tripod!

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    14. A buffet of food

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    This one could be a three-fer on the list…buffet, family gathering and bikes. 🙂

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    17. Twins

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    Taking a bit of liberty with this one but I’m just thinking outside the box!

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    Fun stuff! I love this annual challenge so very much!! Thanks for continuing to host Rinda!

  • Blog - Creativity

    A second look: 1000 Jewelry Inspirations

    July 2, 2016 - By 

    Today for Second on the 2nd I’d love to share a second look at my very first published item. Strangely enough, it was jewelry not paper arts.

    On a whim I created a charm bracelet in response to a call for items for an upcoming book. I didn’t even really dream that my work would be chosen but was over the moon when it did. My bracelet ended up in two sections of the book, including one full page spread.

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    Take a look at the original post from 2008

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    I just got word that the book my bracelet is published in is on Amazon for pre-order.

    As far as I can tell my bracelet didn’t make the cover shot. It was sent off with 49 other pieces as to be photographed for possible cover shots. Bummer. I’m certainly not going to complain though!! It just would have been the super sweet icing on the cake to be on the cover as well!

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    I find it interesting when I look back at posts from the start of my blog. They are so short, tiny photos and frankly, a little boring.  It’s a wonder that I had any readers at all! Oh well..style definitely develops over time. Thanks for taking a walk down memory lane with me.

  • Blog - Creativity - Photography

    2016 Summer Photo Scavenger Hunt

    June 26, 2016 - By 

    Somehow I totally missed Rinda’s post announcing her annual Summer Photo Scavenger Hunt.

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    Better late than never, right?!  I am WAY late in starting this but I have a feeling I’ll do ok. Check out the list…

    1. A “wild heart” – a naturally occurring heart (like the rock above, but it doesn’t have to be a rock)
    2. A footprint or pawprint
    3. A skeleton, bone or x-ray
    4. A book or magazine read during 2016
    5. A porch or deck
    6. A camper (caravan)
    7. A family gathering
    8. A drawing, art project, artistic photograph, scrapbook page, greeting card, or art journal page created by you.
    9. Someone playing with, in, or around water.
    10. A bicycle
    11. Fresh produce
    12. A window
    13. The moon
    14. A buffet of food
    15. A team logo
    16. A map showing a trip taken during the time period
    17. Twins
    18. A supermarket cart, basket or trolley full of groceries
    19. A seasonal cocktail or beverage
    20. Someone laughing
    21. A photograph of you with a newspaper or calendar page from the time period covered in the Hunt. Note: you may not use a substitute for this item.
    Alternatives – if you’re having trouble finding any of the above, you may substitute from this list (but you may not substitute for item #21):
    alternative 1: a lighthouse
    alternative 2: a baby (human or animal)