Showing posts with label 2012. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 2012. Show all posts

Saturday, January 14, 2012

Owen's Art Display

Well, I fixed the clock and made an art display for my sweet boy's paintings. This took a little bit longer than expected (2 1/2 hours) to cut and fit the paintings and drawings.

From Start....

....To Finished!
That makes two projects from my 2012 Creative Overdrive List that are finished. Only 10 to go!

Saturday, January 7, 2012

Fix it or Trash it: Project #3

Okay, I can't tell you how many I've crammed this hat from box to box. 7 + years. Somewhere around that amount of time, anyhow. I purchased it at a yard sale (as usual), with the intentions of "fixing it" (again, as usual). 

This was a project on my 2012: Creative Overdrive is On list to be done. Here's what it looked like in the beginning and then, my finished product:

Plain Old BORING Sunhat


FABULOUS Dark Blue Sunhat with White Pearls

Much better, I think! I feel like Miss Daisy in it! You think Andy will chauffeur me around?!?! Yeah, I know....my imagination gets carried away with me on a regular basis! 




Tuesday, January 3, 2012

2012: Creative Overdrive is On!

I've decided to set some creative goals for myself this year. I always tend to put off creative accomplishments. It's time to kick "it" in gear. Me being "it". I've got tons of unfinished projects waiting on me!!! They've been waiting for a while... I've got a whole year to finish these. 

Here goes:

  • "Fix it or trash it" hat project (dyed, just needs pizzazz) 1/7/12
  • Hannah's Headbands (pink and purple)
  • Owl Purse
  • Finish off-white Summer dress with brown, green and pink (dress almost sewn; need to add pizzazz)
  • Bandanna Dress
  • Finish at least 10 Welding Caps (patterns cut) 2015 I started a business  January 2015.
  • Use the awesome red/yellow fabric that I picked up at Wal-Mart in Salisbury over the holidays (50's style dress?)
  • Finish Ceramic Bowl (painted black; needs pattern painted and decoupage) 2/3/12 
  • Finish Bird Bath (painted; needs to be grinded and attached) 3/23/15 
  • Learn to knit (have the knitting needles; JUST NEED TO READ THE DIRECTIONS!!!!) 2013 (can't remember when but I did it & didn't like it)
  • Upcycle broken Clock 1/14/12
  • Find a creative use for all the CDs I need to get rid of!!!!


Wow, that's not so much! Only 12 things on my list, so that means, I could average one thing a month and be finished! 

I CAN DO THIS!

Time to get started! Wish me luck :)


Thursday, December 29, 2011

End of the Year Start for the New Year

So, I've been wondering what goals I could set for 2012 and stumbled into this little diddy:

30 Day Challenge

This is sure to be one of many and as much as I like photos, I'm sure I'll enjoy this. I saw this floating around Facebook this year and never attempted it, but now, I think I'll try it. Hopefully, I will finish all thirty days worth. 
I printed a copy to remember (yes, I'm lost without lists and/or photos to remind me...).

------------------------Day 1: 12/30/11--------------------------

Self Portrait


Here's day one. I was trying to "think outside the box", but I got nothin' at this point! This is the first day right? So, I'm good. Do you know how hard it was for me not to add effects to this one? I even wandered around picnik and tried to do a few simple things, but it took away from the realness, so I discarded the edits and here I am. I wanted the first self-portrait to be the "real" me. The me that I am the most. The me that is normally straight out of the shower with zero make-up; forehead wrinkles and all. 

Day one down, twenty-nine to go!


------------------------Day 2: 12/31/11--------------------------

What I Wore Today

Most of the time I'm comfort first. Rarely am I glamorous! This is was I wore today. T-Shirt, jeans and flip flops. I also managed to catch me with my eyes closed. 

Day two down, twenty-eight to go!



------------------------Day 3: 1/1/12--------------------------

Clouds
Of course I had to spruce up my clouds a bit. Love these!


Day three down, twenty-seven to go!


------------------------Day 4: 1/2/12--------------------------

Something Green
I really love my Feather Hair Clip, so I thought I'd share a picture with you. I opted for up close instead of far away.

Day four down, twenty-six to go!

P.S. I am really looking forward to tomorrow's photo. I get to climb!

------------------------Day 5: 1/3/12--------------------------

From a High Angle
Ugh, I have to confess, this is a picture from August 13th, 2011. I love it!!! I have been wondering where I could use this photo. I absolutely adore this angle of my little munchkin. We were playing in the rain on this day. I hope this doesn't mean I've failed the challenge.... In my defense, it was cold outside today. I know, I know, I could have taken a picture inside, but I was looking forward to climbing a tree!

Day five down, twenty-five to go!


------------------------Day 6: 1/4/12--------------------------

From a Low Angle
This was spur-of-the-moment and I am infatuated with it for some reason. I like the way the light bulb isn't just lit, it's glowing.

Day six down, twenty-four to go!


------------------------Day 7: 1/5/12--------------------------

Fruit
You say tomato? I say yummo!

Day seven down, twenty-three to go! 


------------------------Day 8: 1/6/12--------------------------

A Bad Habit...
I've done really well this week. I've drank less than 12 in five days. That's AWESOME for me!


Day eight down, twenty-two to go! 

------------------------Day 9: 1/7/12--------------------------

Someone I Love
xoxoxoxo

Day nine down, twenty-one to go!

------------------------Day 10: 1/8/12--------------------------

Childhood Memory
This is my Popples from 1988. I carried her everywhere; even in the forts I built throughout the house.

Day ten down, twenty to go!

------------------------Day 11: 1/9/12--------------------------

Something Blue
One of my many favorite things to do...paint!

Day eleven down, nineteen to go!

------------------------Day 12: 1/10/12--------------------------

Sunset
Sadly, I had to use an old sunset photo (June 25th, 2011) because I was in school this evening and it was impossible to get the sunset!

Day twelve down, eighteen to go!

------------------------Day 13: 1/11/12--------------------------

Yourself with 13 Things
Sure, I could have chosen 13 things I adored but I thought this was a better idea! 13 plastic bugs!

Day thirteen down, seventeen to go!

------------------------Day 14: 1/12/12--------------------------

Eyes
Too much makeup.

Day fourteen down, sixteen to go!

------------------------Day 15: 1/13/12--------------------------

Silhouette
Just happened to stumble into this!

Day fifteen down, fifteen to go! 

------------------------Day 16: 1/14/12--------------------------

Long Exposure
This was my first ever experience with Shutter Speed! How nifty!!

Day sixteen down, fourteen to go!

------------------------Day 17: 1/15/12--------------------------

Technology
Possible to live without these, but I'd rather not!

Day seventeen down, thirteen to go! 

------------------------Day 18: 1/16/12--------------------------

My Shoes
They take me everywhere!

 Day eighteen down, twelve to go!

------------------------Day 19: 1/17/12--------------------------

Something Orange
Clearly grasping at straws for today; my screensaver...

Day nineteen down, eleven to go! 

------------------------Day 20: 1/18/12--------------------------

Bokeh
Hopefully I got this right... Just goes to show how little I actually know about real technique.
UPDATE: I know I didn't get this right .... 1/26/12 :)

Day twenty down, ten to go!

------------------------Day 21: 1/19/12--------------------------

Faceless Self-Portrait
I love this necklace. Found it at a Consignment shop on sale for under $5!

Day twenty-one down, nine to go!

------------------------Day 22: 1/20/12--------------------------

Hands
Shaped as a heart, of course.

Day twenty-two down, eight to go!

------------------------Day 23: 1/21/12--------------------------

Sunflare
I didn't think the sun would ever come out for this picture. Isn't it beautiful?

Day twenty-three down, seven to go!

------------------------Day 24: 1/22/12--------------------------

Animal
Here's Kitty....

Day twenty-four down, six to go!

------------------------Day 25: 1/23/12--------------------------

Something Pink
The pink ribbon I wear in my hair to The Relay for Life for my two closest breast cancer survivors.

Day twenty-five down, five to go!

------------------------Day 26: 1/24/12--------------------------

Close Up
Mommy Cow Tail and Baby Moo.

Day twenty-six down, four to go!


------------------------Day 27: 1/25/12--------------------------

From a Distance
Day twenty-seven down, three to go!


------------------------Day 28: 1/26/12--------------------------

Flowers
These are beautiful and right in my front yard.

Day twenty-eight down, two more to go!


------------------------Day 29: 1/27/12--------------------------

Black & White
Day twenty-nine down, one more to go!


------------------------Day 30: 1/28/12--------------------------

Self-Portrait
Day 30 down, mission accomplished!

I have learned that I know very little about technique, but I still love taking pictures. I have also learned that I will be attempting my own photo challenge On The Fly! I think it will be more fun to capture those moments that pop into my mind!