Day 5 | The Traveling Hoots

First off, Raymond would like to state that he named this post. He's such a hoot! :3

I spent most of yesterday packing and using this absolutely ADORABLE packing list made by Hello Cuteness. Just looking at it made me so happy!

Then I was thinking... I should make one of my own! I've been dying to work with inDesign a little more. Here was my chance! Of course, i'm already packed... but this was my creation for the day. I will DEFINITELY be using this to prepare for my next trip!

I'll be heading to Orlando tomorrow for FNGLA: The Landscape Show. So I will be missing Raymond and my home, but Saturday, I shall return :3 Ray tried to sneak the hoots into my suitcase... they just looked so sad!!!

By the way! Raymond's sister, Lauren, has created an AWESOME Project 365 blog. You should definitely check it out here. She inspires me to actually bring life to the pins on my pinterest. Hehe!

Credit: Suitcase & Bird Image

Day 4 | The Anchor

Now this was a bigger undertaking than I thought. You will find that I started this on Day 2 along with finishing the heart yarn art for my sister...

"Ohhh!! Let's do an anchor" she says. "It'll be easy!" She says...
But, don't get me wrong... it looks AWESOME in our apartment!

First off, it took me forever to come up with a design I liked that would be some-what easy for the unexperienced crafter over here.

Primer went on first, then my sketch. This had to have taken me the longest! Keep in mind I have NO IDEA what I am doing and am not working off of any type of tutorial or stencil. So I ended up drawing out the whole thing, going with the half I liked better and placing my points where I wanted nails. To make it symmetric, I had to measure out where each of the nails would go on the second half. Wooooo! I know how to REALLY read a ruler now... hah!

Raymond helped with the nails :) He loves when I put stuff on his honey do list! <3

Time to paint! We went with a metallic silver color since the metallic gold of my sister's turned out so great. I'm thinking a flat, light grey would have been better for this application... but it still looks fab! :)

Sorry I don't have any pictures... but, after a few (probably not so even) layers, it was ready to dry and get yarned up! This had to be the most fun part. And Ray even took part in it :)

La-de-da... time passes... and it's done! Although it took a ridiculous amount of time to do, it looks so wonderful in our nautical home and it was totally worth it!

Day 3 | Creating Order

Raymond and I spend the day rearrange our home. Dishes were done, floors were swept and mopped, and we finally got around to putting in that shelf above our washer and dryer. It's so nice to be able to hang clothes to dry on a sturdy dowel. :)

Day 2 | Project 365

Off to a good start! My boyfriend, Ray, and I took on many projects today. :)

1. Anchor Wall Art - The most time consuming item of my day... but, I can't WAIT to finish it tomorrow! :) Inspiration came from #2.
2. Heart Wall Art - Started this about a week or so ago and finally got around to finishing it today! The inspiration of this piece was from my friend, Jen, who made one for her wedding. I now have one made for my sister's wedding in December! Woo!
3. Raymond arranged these plants outside of our sliding glass door. More plants to take care of :3
4. Raymond also made dinner for us tonight ^___^ He got inspired to try something new... so we had teriyaki burgers with provolone cheese and some mac & cheese on the side. Yum!

Project 365 | Create

It's time to stop sulking and DO something already. I need to clear my head, make some changes, and start feeling like myself again. Wish me luck on my take on Project 365. Here's to the beginning of a collection of creations.

Credits: Triangles

Picnik is Closing!!

The ever-awesome Picnik is closing down to allow it's services to be taken over by Google! So, until it's official closing on April 19, 2012, it's offering all of their premium effects for images for FREE! Get it while you can! Who knows what Google will do to it!

I did Chelsea's senior pictures last Friday. And, out of boredom, I decided to make her a Facebook cover picture if she chooses to use it :) Then, I got a little crazy with Picnik, hehe. So now, she has lots to choose from! And you can see a couple of the cool things that Picnik will let you do :D

Original

Cross Process

Fancy Blur

Focused Blur

Panography

Facebook Covers available for download here just please make sure you post that you used them ^_^

Fun with Photoshop!

I've been having a little fun with photoshop tonight! : )

I haven't touched my pen tablet in ages! I forgot how much I loved it <3. So, I drew up The Skill Collector's mascot to the left: Oliver the Octopus ^______^ Isn't he too cute?!

The image on the right is me trying to step out and start to get the word out there... I'm debating whether or not to start The Skill Collector's own fan page on facebook rather than going under my main Felicia Mariah Fan Page... also thinking I might delete Felicia Mariah all together and get Felicia Mariah Photography instead. I'll figure it out one of these days... But I do believe i've decided to stick with "never stop exploring" for my slogan for The Skill Collector. I dislike that word... Slogan.

Anywho, let me tell you where I got all these awesome graphics to work with!

Oliver:

I did him myself... can't you tell? :P

Banner:

Fonts: Denne Shuffle & Smiley Monster

Images: CryingSkies

Background: Paper Pack 3

If any of the creators read this: Thanks so much for providing your wonderful work for people to use!

Alright! Enough fun for one night! I need to go to bed x_x (BTW... off of Everyman Cycle. Starting again Monday!) Have a LONG day on Saturday! Goodnight!