Have you noticed that those (post title) are the trendy words these days? LOL! It makes me giggle a little - seriously! So since its been SO long since I blogged, I thought I must come up with a fitting- catchy title! REALLY!
I'm about 2/3 done with my semester of school...finally, I am in a groove. I think? Things are going smoothly for now--maybe this is just the calm before the storm? Oh well, I'm going to enjoy it...for the fleeting moments that it lasts. I really love my classes -- I have an illustrations class, a graphic design class and a grds history class (+ Philosophy and an Art History). Interesting stuff. I look at the world a lot differently than I did before. I love the art history classes...good stuff.
I was reminded in an article I read this week to "do something creative everyday." Well, I'm pretty well creative to some extent everyday, but I think I'm going to try to do better. I haven't really taken a lot of pics in recent months because I'm so busy-- for that I'm really ashamed. REALLY! We've got a little assignment going in one of my classes where we utilize photography...so I thought I might better warm up a bit. So today I thought...I'm going to look at things with my creative eye...just some things around the house- that I love. All taken with my 30D 50mm lens on manual settings-- some slight PS adjustments on each...well, except the lamp...I had to bring it to life!
This is just some cabinets in my dining room...I liked the lines and light situation. I cropped all these into squares because I have plans for them... : ) And because I love Instamatic/Instagram prints.
Used the Instagram "earlybird" filter on the above. Can you guess what it is?
I absolutely LOVE doilies. I think about how someone handcrafted these beautiful pieces of art...to me they are like snowflakes. No two handmade ones are truly alike. I buy them a lot and love to just look at them. It amazes me how inexpensive they are. Beautiful.
Last but not least...this is a knob from the closet doors in our "powder room." I admire it often and have meant to photograph it. I like how this turned out. Wow.
Other creative endeavors this week...I typed a letter on this...which was both fun and a workout for my hands and fingers...
I made this cute banner for a customer at the store. Let me know if you need one.
I ordered this pic in a wrapped canvas...YAY!
(snapped by my little sis at Hendrix campus)
Hope your fall is abundant with blessings.
It is so good to see you posting and well! I miss your updates! The "instagram" photos are so much fun and I LOVE the family photo :) Can't wait to see what you do with it!
xoxo
Posted by: Lisa Spiegel | November 08, 2011 at 02:39 PM
Oh how I have missed your posts. Keep them coming! A couple of things in no particular order. Love the family photo - you are all a beautiful bunch! Where/how do you print your instagram photos? I do 100% of my printing at Costco, but I love the square prints seen recently on some layouts. I'm also curious if you can snap instagram like photos with a DSLR. I have a xTi. Any and all pointers and advice are very much appreciated.
Posted by: Christine | November 08, 2011 at 08:33 PM
you always inspire me with your constant smile at the world
Posted by: rita | November 09, 2011 at 01:23 PM
Hey Miss Lisa! Good to "see" you! I have to come visit your blog and see what you are up to! I'm going to try to blog better. It's nice opening up a little...getting in touch and especially hearing a hello from you! xoxo Janna
Posted by: Janna | November 11, 2011 at 12:27 AM
Christine! You are too sweet, thank you :) I haven't actually printed the Instagrams...because when you use the app they resolution is kinda low...I'm going to print one now that you ask that and see? I'm lazy and usually don't print ANY photos! I haven't scrapped in probably 4-6 months either! Wow. I can't believe I just admitted that! But I have always just printed my own pics at home...because I am way too picky :) Okay - I just printed one and it looks good enough at 4x6. NICE!
I have looked for Instagram/Instamatic filters for a little Photoshoppery after snapping with DSLR but not had any luck...hmmm, I will keep looking -- surely! Most of mine are taken with iPhone except these posted on this post.
Posted by: Janna | November 11, 2011 at 12:32 AM
Rita... {grin} :)
Posted by: Janna | November 11, 2011 at 12:32 AM
I am a person that must be creative everyday. Is it an calling or am i just obsessed? Ha! Whatever it is I love it!. Glad to see you back. I have missed you! I love your family pic!
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