One thing about me: I love Photoshop.
As a result, my blog look will probably change frequently, so you might want to get used to it. ;)
This layout features my two favorite colors: dark red and tiffany blue. It's also clean and simple, which I love. And the fonts... I'm kind of obsessed with fonts. I had fun with these!
Still working on fixing little bugs here and there, so bear with me! :)
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Tuesday, November 01, 2011
Crafty Girl
Happy November, everyone! It's hard to believe it's finally here -- the month I've been looking forward to since March! Hallie Ruth is due in just THREE days.
Last week, I promised to share more crafts with you, so here they are! My sister liked her birthday gift so much that I decided to make some for two more of my sisters who just celebrated their birthdays last week. I've been itching to post about them, but once again had to wait until they were received! Only downside to having your sisters read your blog. ;)
First up is for my baby sister, who turned 13 on October 24 (eek; still can't believe she's that old).
Kenzie is probably my most "Anne-ish" sister -- definitely a kindred spirit! I couldn't resist using this quote. Anyway, Kenzie has a cool zebra-themed room with purple and green accents, which inspired the color scheme. I couldn't choose between the purple or green, so I went with both and I LOVE how it turned out! I also picked a fun font that suited my sister's personality. Yay for customizations!
Next up is for my oldest younger sister, who turned 22 on the 29th.
I have to admit that this is my favorite one I've made. I didn't have a specific color scheme to follow, so I just went with what fit Destiny. Her favorite color is purple, so I spent some time browsing in Michael's to find the perfect paper. Everything just came together really nicely with this one. :)
I like these so much that I'm probably going to make myself some! Gabriel and Hallie are probably going to be getting something with their names/meanings... as soon as I find the time to design them!
Last week, I promised to share more crafts with you, so here they are! My sister liked her birthday gift so much that I decided to make some for two more of my sisters who just celebrated their birthdays last week. I've been itching to post about them, but once again had to wait until they were received! Only downside to having your sisters read your blog. ;)
First up is for my baby sister, who turned 13 on October 24 (eek; still can't believe she's that old).
Kenzie is probably my most "Anne-ish" sister -- definitely a kindred spirit! I couldn't resist using this quote. Anyway, Kenzie has a cool zebra-themed room with purple and green accents, which inspired the color scheme. I couldn't choose between the purple or green, so I went with both and I LOVE how it turned out! I also picked a fun font that suited my sister's personality. Yay for customizations!
Next up is for my oldest younger sister, who turned 22 on the 29th.
I have to admit that this is my favorite one I've made. I didn't have a specific color scheme to follow, so I just went with what fit Destiny. Her favorite color is purple, so I spent some time browsing in Michael's to find the perfect paper. Everything just came together really nicely with this one. :)
I like these so much that I'm probably going to make myself some! Gabriel and Hallie are probably going to be getting something with their names/meanings... as soon as I find the time to design them!
Saturday, September 24, 2011
Tailor-Made
Well, as everyone can see, I have changed my blog look... again. Sometimes I think I have too much fun with the template designer. Ha. This look, however, will be staying for a while... because it's symbolic of a shift in focus for my blog from mainly family/life posts to more artsy-craftsy stuff (although the family/life will probably not go away entirely).
Anyway, I'm super stoked to share with you the first official craft of Tailor-Made. :D I've been waiting since Monday, when I made it, to post about it. It finally arrived at my sister's yesterday afternoon! Yay!
Here it is:
Me and my four sisters are pretty much obsessed with Anne of Green Gables. We watched it and Anne of Avonlea countless times on VHS growing up. This past spring, I flew home for a week and we watched Green Gables and Avonlea again for the first time in years. (Actually a funny story--the only VHS player available was in my brothers' room, so we all camped out on the floor... even my bros!)
In any case... we've all been kind of on an Anne kick since March, so my sister Destiny suggested getting Brianna something Anne-related for her birthday. She sent me links to lots of Anne stuff on Etsy and told me B's favorite quote. I actually found something that I liked and had it in my cart ready to buy when a thought hit me: "I could totally make this. I have Photoshop." That idea basically took over my brain.
It's not nearly the quality that the one on Etsy, but there are definite bonuses to me making it myself. 1) I picked out the colors to match her room (white and brown with coral, which looks pink in the picture but it's not). 2) I was able to frame it myself for less than the cost of the print (score!). 3) I got to pick out my own font, which is a huge deal because I'm kind of obsessed with fonts. And 4) I got the satisfaction of having made something myself!
Now, I know it's not perfect. I wasn't sure exactly what kind of adhesive to use to stick the layers together and I think I made a poor choice as you can see the paper wrinkling. It's also crooked. But I choose to ignore those facets. Or embrace them because it shows its handmadeness. Or something. ;) The next time I make one of these, I'll spend a little more time figuring out the logistics like adhesive and straight sticking before I start, haha.
For now, I'll just sit here and stare at the picture and feel proud of myself. :D
Anyway, I'm super stoked to share with you the first official craft of Tailor-Made. :D I've been waiting since Monday, when I made it, to post about it. It finally arrived at my sister's yesterday afternoon! Yay!
Here it is:
Me and my four sisters are pretty much obsessed with Anne of Green Gables. We watched it and Anne of Avonlea countless times on VHS growing up. This past spring, I flew home for a week and we watched Green Gables and Avonlea again for the first time in years. (Actually a funny story--the only VHS player available was in my brothers' room, so we all camped out on the floor... even my bros!)
In any case... we've all been kind of on an Anne kick since March, so my sister Destiny suggested getting Brianna something Anne-related for her birthday. She sent me links to lots of Anne stuff on Etsy and told me B's favorite quote. I actually found something that I liked and had it in my cart ready to buy when a thought hit me: "I could totally make this. I have Photoshop." That idea basically took over my brain.
It's not nearly the quality that the one on Etsy, but there are definite bonuses to me making it myself. 1) I picked out the colors to match her room (white and brown with coral, which looks pink in the picture but it's not). 2) I was able to frame it myself for less than the cost of the print (score!). 3) I got to pick out my own font, which is a huge deal because I'm kind of obsessed with fonts. And 4) I got the satisfaction of having made something myself!
Now, I know it's not perfect. I wasn't sure exactly what kind of adhesive to use to stick the layers together and I think I made a poor choice as you can see the paper wrinkling. It's also crooked. But I choose to ignore those facets. Or embrace them because it shows its handmadeness. Or something. ;) The next time I make one of these, I'll spend a little more time figuring out the logistics like adhesive and straight sticking before I start, haha.
For now, I'll just sit here and stare at the picture and feel proud of myself. :D
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