tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-325407142024-03-13T09:22:40.847-07:00Mama Picture ThisMamaZuzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17596521376566051520noreply@blogger.comBlogger616125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32540714.post-4176250487756401342013-10-28T21:13:00.000-07:002013-10-28T21:13:37.466-07:00Anne(d) now for something a little different<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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MamaZuzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17596521376566051520noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32540714.post-42246198716706659902013-10-27T19:07:00.000-07:002013-10-27T21:55:28.050-07:00Seaside on a Sunday<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaZ_EAA_G64FxWWP7eLRwqqY_d4p8lO75xb8tkF9XWG3PryIUraQHmBvey8xTQL7hlF9AKTN-udMNMZ3wK0lshn0ZI22R1DvR7adFinvk3532uJuiUXX1WqMImDVh89_RSGiSn6w/s1600/IMG_5258.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaZ_EAA_G64FxWWP7eLRwqqY_d4p8lO75xb8tkF9XWG3PryIUraQHmBvey8xTQL7hlF9AKTN-udMNMZ3wK0lshn0ZI22R1DvR7adFinvk3532uJuiUXX1WqMImDVh89_RSGiSn6w/s400/IMG_5258.JPG" width="293" /></a><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I often share things that are happening in my little basement studio on Sundays. There are a couple of things beginning to brew down there but they aren't really at a place where I feel like sharing -- yet. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Part of the reason I am running behind on my projects is that I was away at the Seaside for a short birthday trip for my hubby. Of course, I felt compelled to take a few pictures. In lieu of what's happening in my studio (or for that matter in my life right now), I'm going to share a couple of my favorite shots from the coast. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Sometimes, including today, I wonder just why I take photos. Then I remember that they make me happy. I hope they make a few of you happy too. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">None of these are currently available in the shop, but as usual they could be. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">And... the first person who can let me know where we were today (what city)... and posts the correct answer in the comments, can have their choice of an 8" x 10" print of any of the photos I am sharing in this post today. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Please don't forget to check out <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/mamapicturethis">the shop</a> and share it too! There will be new items between now and the end of the year... semi-regularly I hope. </span>MamaZuzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17596521376566051520noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32540714.post-3808891438982627142013-10-24T09:00:00.000-07:002013-10-24T09:03:43.739-07:00Reed College Canyon<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">This is where I am going today. I loved this place two years agao when I went regularly with my son's class when he was in sixth grade. Today I am going along with his class now that he is in eighth grade. Hoping it clears my mind.</span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPFVfaQa9L-1LJLNL8De36odZe9v0JSKfpY1Essj3tKgGDr2eieqgue1jbpSooCYwoyKx0ar6dNdfT3SBsP5gC9nmQE6iZXq7d3I4dRb0rY72XfDhiiDQgbduGZNJTrkoTxngexg/s1600/img_1298+%2528Modified%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPFVfaQa9L-1LJLNL8De36odZe9v0JSKfpY1Essj3tKgGDr2eieqgue1jbpSooCYwoyKx0ar6dNdfT3SBsP5gC9nmQE6iZXq7d3I4dRb0rY72XfDhiiDQgbduGZNJTrkoTxngexg/s640/img_1298+%2528Modified%2529.jpg" height="426px" width="640px" /></a></div>
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MamaZuzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17596521376566051520noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32540714.post-90474628764222148982013-10-23T18:16:00.001-07:002013-10-23T18:19:15.031-07:00What a shot Wednesday<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Sorry I haven't posted since Sunday but to be honest life has gotten in the way. I did want to at least check in and share a shot or two today. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">So here goes... </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">For some reason today, this is the shot that speaks to me.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"> Maybe it is because life seems like a blur with children... they are in kindergarten one day and the next it seems they are growing a bit of a mustache or getting their period. Sheesh. Maybe it is because my life feels all chaotic and blurry and unclear right now. Not sure why exactly, but this is my shot for the day. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">And a shot from a photo blog I have found and will visit often for inspiration, <a href="http://www.stuckincustoms.com/">Stuck in Customs</a> by photographer </span><span style="background-color: #eae4cf; color: #c92f06; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 18px; line-height: 21px;">Trey Ratcliff</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">. This is just one of many amazing photos of places around the world. I wouldn't mind being in Big Sur right about now. </span>MamaZuzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17596521376566051520noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32540714.post-60645350767104141192013-10-20T23:09:00.001-07:002013-10-21T07:16:15.242-07:00Seasonal Sunday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyFSOD-oZMTJE1nFLgmciBgt1l4rkfCIMuXnYLkKOO40XYSaT0-XMbZO4VwQLb-XBrK9jiWztw0plb2jsAok_tVy1CkJYGsz-Jkrft0gCeOI4WClXwqrdqKIaWUmBVAWKFka9JMw/s1600/exit+farm.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyFSOD-oZMTJE1nFLgmciBgt1l4rkfCIMuXnYLkKOO40XYSaT0-XMbZO4VwQLb-XBrK9jiWztw0plb2jsAok_tVy1CkJYGsz-Jkrft0gCeOI4WClXwqrdqKIaWUmBVAWKFka9JMw/s200/exit+farm.jpg" width="200" /></a><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">It is definitely pumpkin patch season. In Portland we have had two amazingly dry and warm weekends in a row and pumpkin seekers have been out in force. We went today and got our share. A few pics... </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Oh my gosh! I totally forgot to mention that in all my years of pumpkin patching, I have never ever seen what I saw today. I am thankful that overall Oregonians are wise about the ways of a farm (even a working one). But today there it was, a woman standing in the field full of pumpkins and stems, wearing full on fancy pointy toed high heels! It takes all kinds. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Disclaimer... I'm not against high heels in general, just in a dusty dirty old pumpkin patch!</span><br />
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<br />MamaZuzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17596521376566051520noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32540714.post-50320856119130017472013-10-19T11:07:00.000-07:002013-10-19T11:08:23.381-07:00Sunny Saturday<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">It is a gorgeously sunny Saturday here in Portland. Wish I was feeling up to more than I am. Suddenly feeling as though one of the many things that are going around just might have caught up with me. I want to feel up to going for a hike, or going out to take some pictures or thoroughly cleaning and reorganizing at least one room in my house. I'll be lucky if I get to and through my self-defense course I'm scheduled for today and then bed. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I have managed to muster enough energy to snap a few pictures of what things are like around our house today. Give you all a small glimpse into my world. Trust me, you probably don't want a big glimpse. Too wide an angle on this camera and you'd get to see all the piles of clothes and things that need de-cluttering! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">See if you do it just right (careful of the angle and all), you'll see a lovely and pretty clean looking living room: </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I do however want to hang that leaves photo on that space of yellow wall soon rather than "leaving" it (get it) on the mantel. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Otherwise, however from this photo, things are looking good. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Yes it is very typical to find random Nerf guns without a proper home -- taking up space in a laundry basket, which is in turn living on a chair (who needs to sit down). You have no idea how many surfaces we can cover in a day thereby forcing us to sit anywhere else other than actually on the chairs in our living room. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Of course there are several ways to think </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">All these chairs normally have to do it look good and be prepared to hold up various accoutrements of daily life! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I guess I'd like them to be actual chairs that we sit in more often but probably not so much today except the one in the top photo -- it is ready to go unless of course we figure out something to clutter it with. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">And despite the fact that it is 11:00 a.m., I am still in my robe! I may not be on my game today, but check out Olivia, the ever vigilant guard dog looking for anyone or anything she can use as an excuse to bark. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">And yes that's me outside in my front yard in the glorious autumn sun ... in my bathrobe ... snapping the pic! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Frankly the we both look a bit ghostly in this particular shot. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Watch out Kim Kardashian! I'm making a fashion statement on this laid back Saturday -- or NOT! </span><br />
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<a href="https://scontent-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/67960_10151720669347293_62778870_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://scontent-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/67960_10151720669347293_62778870_n.jpg" width="320" /></a><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">And last but not least in this glimpse of our world today, is this photo that seems to show not only some semblance of tidiness (but if you look super close also clutter), but more importantly an empty wall! This wall normally holds our Advent calendars when we get to that point but of course it is too early for that. For now, I believe it needs a little something to spice it up and I have an idea. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">For now it will remain an idea because I'm feeling frumpy but I'm hoping by posting this to motivate myself to create something for that spot to share with you soon (maybe tomorrow on Studio Sunday)!? </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">What would you put in this spot if you were decorating? Do tell ... share a comment. </span>MamaZuzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17596521376566051520noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32540714.post-37436359971291632042013-10-16T13:22:00.001-07:002013-10-16T13:22:20.832-07:00What a Shot Wednesday - Gift Ideas Edition<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I can't believe it has been a week since I posted last. Life has gotten very busy with school back in session and holidays around the corner. I am gonna throw out a few shots today that I think could make nice gifts and/or a great way to decorate certain rooms in your home. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Surround this plaque with favorite family photos on your wall or a shelf or mantel. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Today my "What a Shot Wednesday" shot of my own happens to be six shots recently taken in Florence, Oregon. I am debating which, if any, to put in my shop. I am thinking I might put some "collections" in there such as the Florence, Oregon collection and sell them individually and/or in a set (although six seems too many for a set to me). </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Happy for your feedback on this idea and/or which photo you'd like to see for sale in the shop, if you have an opinion. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">As for other great shots to share today, I stumbled across this gorgeous autumn leaf photo by French photographer Kiki Plumier:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Kiki's photo reminds me a bit of this one I took in my office parking lot a while back but different. Water is a never ending source of great reflection photos. And now since this What a Shot Wednesday posting is actually happening on a Thursday (my girl needed great comfort from Mama for an upset stomach), ENJOY! And if you love my autumnal leaf reflection, it will be available in the shop again shortly in this section: </span><a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/MamaPictureThis?section_id=13522786">https://www.etsy.com/shop/MamaPictureThis?section_id=13522786</a>MamaZuzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17596521376566051520noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32540714.post-80895238841999451542013-10-08T07:31:00.000-07:002013-10-08T07:31:03.335-07:00Tutorial Tuesday - How to turn a photo into a photo canvas<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">There are tons of ways to turn a beloved photo into a photo canvas. Do a quick google search or two and just see how many you find. My current preferred method is photo transfer and I thought I'd share the process with you one more time since it is TUTORIAL TUESDAY! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I have searched and tried a few different methods but found my favorite on the "Come on Ilene" blog. I will outline my process here but you may also want to check out here wonderfully simple tutorial here: <a href="http://www.comeonilene.com/2012/01/30/make-your-own-canvas-prints-tutorial/">Make Your Own Canvas Prints.</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">So far I have made 2" x 3" up to 8" x 10". I'm planning on trying larger canvas sizes but would suggest starting small and moving up in size as you get more comfortable with the process and your results. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">If you aren't a fan of mess, then you should probably cover your work space with a garbage bag (as Ilene suggests) or newspaper or wax paper. Then take your canvas and give it a thick coating of gel medium (I got mine at a local art store called <a href="http://www.dickblick.com/">Blick</a>). I would say thick but not TOO thick otherwise in my brief experience, I end up with more air bubbles to push out and glue oozing out the sides. </span><br />
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MamaZuzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17596521376566051520noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32540714.post-11870275444415068482013-10-07T13:34:00.001-07:002013-10-07T13:34:22.631-07:00Mama Monday<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">It is Mama Monday which basically means I get to talk about something other than Etsy and crafting and taking photographs, although I very much enjoy talking about all those things. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">My daughter's day also includes a field study related to apple's, but this one is not overnight. She stressed all day yesterday and all the way to school that she would in fact be the only 5th grader left behind a school today because she had not turned in her form (with both needed signature) on Friday as requested, but was handing it in this morning (bearing in mind of course that we'd already paid)! I'm pretty darn sure she went and all was well. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">This is the latest bedroom door sign I've gotten to do. </span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">This time for Adam. </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">It is on it's way to California. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I took one of the leaf photos from yesterday's blog post and played with it, </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">adding a phrase I remember a friend of ours sending to her then boyfriend </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">(now husband) with a note and a leaf... and added it to the shop. </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Planning to hang it in our golden yellow living room soon. Here's hoping both leaves and love are in the air this autumn.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Next up should be pendants. I got chains to go with them but they are 24" long and that just seems too low to wear with most outfits. Someone tell me if I'm wrong. I'm hoping to return for shorter chains but for now I may just sell the pendants, allowing folks to add to chains they already own or going out and finding ones they love to go with my pendants. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Hopefully 3rd time is the charm. I've had two attempts so far following a tutorial. First time didn't work well at all but I figured out that I needed to work on wax paper and hadn't been told to cut the photo quite a bit larger than the glass and cut down later. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Second time was better but I found that the way the tutorial told me to trim the photos didn't turn out as well as I liked. Luckily, I experimented and got one good pendant (Country Door) and figured out to use my matte knife rather than scissors or nail clips for my trimming. Wish me luck. If they work out, a handful of pendants just may show up in the shop this week. </span></div>
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MamaZuzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17596521376566051520noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32540714.post-83419330341945651882013-10-05T14:02:00.001-07:002013-10-05T14:23:44.308-07:00Ode to Autumn<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">It is a gorgeous autumn day in the NW. Sunshine and 71 degrees. I am busy but still wanted to snap a couple shots that remind me of this time of year. I want to go out in search of a lot of differing colored leaves but for now I found these on our in-need-of-repair back deck:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">And then there's Penny, our rescue dog. Something about her Golden Retriever color just always says autumn to me... but especially when she is falling asleep on the deck in the October sunshine. </span></div>
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MamaZuzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17596521376566051520noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32540714.post-41517269753322063502013-09-28T10:41:00.000-07:002013-09-28T10:41:14.582-07:00Ready to Ship (FREE) Saturday!Hey y'all!<br />
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I am in a generous mood today - could it be the weather?<br />
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Either way, I realize I have several items in my shop that are "ready to ship" and I'm ready to ship them to YOU for FREE!<br />
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Just use the coupon code BLOGCOUPON at check out when you purchase any of the following items and you won't have to pay ANY SHIPPING! For my local friends, just use the FRIENDSFAMILY2013 coupon code AND the BLOGCOUPON code too... to get free shipping (you are in Portland right) and 10% off your purchase. This is a limited time offer and only I know how long... so don't wait! Just make sure whatever item in the shop you want says READY TO SHIP!<br />
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MamaZuzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17596521376566051520noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32540714.post-31329256020706932572013-09-18T08:41:00.000-07:002013-09-18T08:41:40.584-07:00What a Shot Wednesday - Late Start Edition<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Hey there peeps, </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I have gotten out of the every day blogging habit and for that I apologize. I am trying to post more regularly but am not sure just how quickly I can get back to almost every day. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Luckily today is a "Late Start" day for my children at school which allows me a little extra time at home this morning. It's not only late start Wednesday, but also "What a Shot!" So here is my own "What a Shot": </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Taken in Florence, Oregon recently, it is one corner of our motel room's deck. I just love finding the beauty in ordinary places and objects. Here a simple wood deck becomes a vision of contrast and warmth, texture and geometric shapes. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">As for other photos I'm loving this week, look at this one I found on Stumbleupon: </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">It is so serene and gorgeous, I want to be in that boat. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">And check out this shot from Arizona: </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">See more amazing shots like this at: <a href="http://www.mnn.com/lifestyle/eco-tourism/stories/too-beautiful-to-be-real-16-surreal-landscapes-found-on-earth">http://www.mnn.com/lifestyle/eco-tourism/stories/too-beautiful-to-be-real-16-surreal-landscapes-found-on-earth</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Happy Wednesday! Keep finding the beauty that is all around us. </span>MamaZuzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17596521376566051520noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32540714.post-18606718098151789962013-09-16T07:18:00.001-07:002013-09-16T07:18:49.784-07:00Happy Monday & A Contest<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Please go check out the wonderful My Sweet Savannah blog this week! Today's post includes a giveaway of a Scrabble Tile sign from Mama Picture This! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">There are a few things in the studio as you can see. I have been working on this chicken wire frame display for selling at street fairs and such (thanks to hubby for the help) but unfortunately haven't gotten to use it yet. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I finally replenished my card and envelope stock and am starting to complete Tammy's order for 14 cards. Considering we drove all the way to Tigard to get to Paper Source (with a parking lot), I should have doubled what I bought -- live and learn. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The other item in my studio that I need to finish post-haste is a new plaque/sign. Considering adding a few of these (maybe able to be personalized with a photo). This one is Family, but others could be Friendship, Happiness, Believe and the like. What sign would you actually put on your mantel or above your desk? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I have to complete it and get photos to Melaine over at <a href="http://mysweetsavannah.blogspot.com/">My Sweet Savannah blog</a>! She'll be giving it away on her blog on the 16th! So mosey on over there and check it out. Maybe you could be the winner! </span></div>
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MamaZuzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17596521376566051520noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32540714.post-16797304037199675272013-08-28T12:13:00.000-07:002013-08-28T12:13:13.327-07:00What a shot Wednesday<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Today's post is short and simple. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Several years ago, I actually got to be eye to eye with a beautiful and amazing pelican on the Oregon Coast. I adore pelicans and this was one of the most special moments ever at the coast. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">This may not be the world's most amazing photo, but it is a gorgeous bird. Thank you for letting me into your life for a few minutes, my Pelican friend. </span>MamaZuzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17596521376566051520noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32540714.post-19170161064891254082013-08-25T21:07:00.003-07:002013-08-25T21:07:56.604-07:00These are a few of my favorite things<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">It is Sunday night and I'm tired. I'm not too tired to share a few of my favorite things though, so here goes: </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I found this vintage set of cups and saucers and they just make me want to pull on a new sweater and sip some coffee on an Autumn morning.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">If you feel the same way, you can get them here at <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/merrilyverilyvintage">merrilyverilyvintage</a>. Other great finds there too! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I realize it is a bit early to be thinking about Thanksgiving, but it is never to early to think about giving thanks. Found this free download that I love so much that I really want to do it this year and make my kids participate too. And you can too. Get it here: </span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.carinagardner.com/2011/11/15/giving-thanks/">http://www.carinagardner.com/2011/11/15/giving-thanks/</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I hope you have something you love to do! Have a great week. You can get this wonderfully inspiring decal (or many others) at </span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://tikitiwalldecals/">TikitiWallDecals</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Mama Zuzi (aka Sue) </span>MamaZuzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17596521376566051520noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32540714.post-13036499782563589762013-08-20T07:55:00.001-07:002013-08-20T07:55:06.777-07:00Pin it to WIN it contest! <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Are you on Pinterest? </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">This could be your day (or maybe your week)! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">In between I've been playing with signs. I re-did my wedding sign (The Bride & The Groom) listing here: </span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Guardian-EgypTT, Georgia, serif; font-size: 18px; line-height: 25px;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/157286317/shabby-chic-wedding-decorations-shabby?ref=shop_home_feat">Shabby Chic Wedding Decorations - Shabby Chic Sign Set Victorian Vintage Wedding Reception Sign Set Scrabble</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I also finished the first of my Halloween signs today which is now available in the shop and ready to ship: </span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Guardian-EgypTT, Georgia, serif; font-size: 18px; line-height: 25px;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/160036098/halloween-decor-spooky-home-decor-sign?ref=listing-shop-header-0">Halloween Decor - Spooky Home Decor Sign - Scrabble - 8"x10"</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">And last but not least, my current personal favorite that is not yet available in the shop (but could be by special order) -- it is a photo transfer image on a wooden sign board, ready to hang. Could be used at a small business, as home decor or maybe even an intimate wedding: </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">And that is what's happening on Sunday for me and "in my shop" too. I hope you had a fabulous weekend. Feel free to fill us in on it by commenting below. Oh and if you are on Pinterest, follow me there! I'll follow you back! I've got a contest going on and I'll fill you in on details tomorrow but you may be able to find it for yourself... a little like a scavenger hunt. </span>MamaZuzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17596521376566051520noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32540714.post-91604313897580987192013-08-16T09:32:00.000-07:002013-08-16T09:32:18.880-07:00Scrabble Babble<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">For the past several months, a big part of my life has been Scrabble (specifically Scrabble tiles). I currently offer several different cards and signs featuring the letter tiles prominently in my photo images in my shop. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">And while sitting here at the computer sipping my iced coffee, I thought I'd take a minute and see what was up with Scrabble? </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I can easily see that people like both the game and the tiles themselves. On home decor blogs (such as one of my favorites <a href="http://mysweetsavannah.blogspot.com/">My Sweet Savannah</a> and in my local craft store, there are big ones for your walls and smaller ones for many purposes, including necklaces. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Apparently there's some serious stuff going on out there in the world of Scrabble. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Facebook, known for it's controversy, seems to be in the thick of one Scrabble story. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Apparently thousands of Scrabble mobile players have taken to Facebook to complain about changes made to a popular mobile Scrabble app. I noticed at least one Facebook group asking to change it back! Don't mess with Scrabble lovers people! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-22905191">The full BBC article is here.</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Then there is the somewhat scandalous and sad news that the National Scrabble Association, which helped shepherd the game's public image for decades, has been forced to shut it's doors due to Mattel pulling it's funding and taking it's services in-house. Scrabble players are unsure as to what all this means for national tournaments and more. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">And if you don't believe me that Scrabble Tiles (and the game itself) is all the rage these days, check out these <a href="http://www.houzz.com/scrabble">home decor ideas</a> featuring what else .... but Scrabble! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I've got more work to do today with my own Scrabble tiles, so I bid you adieu. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">As I sit here on my couch watching "Mary Tyler Moore" and "Rhoda", I was trying to think what I could share with you tonight. What I have decided is to share a couple of my favorite folks I've found on Etsy. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">First off is a friend of mine who has creative overflowing... she is a talented photographer and jewelry maker too. One of her recent project is bejeweled book marks - just gorgeous!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Check 'em out at her Etsy Shop <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/StormshadeDesigns?ref=search_shop_redirect">Storm Shade Designs</a>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Another new Etsy friend is David over at SoffittaUSA. They make such creative and useful items. Who needs a table or desk when they can have a great hand crafted solid wood lap desk or sofa tray. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I LOVE this idea. Perfect for a space where you have no room for a table but want to safely set down your drink. Love, love, love! Check out all their options in <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/SoffittaUSA?ref=l2-shopheader-name">their shop</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Well now I need to finish icing my knee (tweaked it at work today) and work toward getting the kids and myself to bed. I am looking forward to making more progress on these signs each night and then some major headway with a 3 day weekend. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Enjoy your week and I'll keep you posted on all things Mama Picture This. Oh and by the way, for anyone who was waiting for the outcome of my great photo transfer experiment (on porcelain plate and glass)... it was an unequivocal fail! I have another option to try but it will probably be a little while before I can get back on track in that direction. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Mama Zuzi</span>MamaZuzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17596521376566051520noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32540714.post-60567775762611686912013-08-13T07:51:00.002-07:002013-08-13T07:57:06.302-07:00Mama Monday - A Day Behind<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The good thing about Summer is all the fun there is to have and all the places to go. We have had a week at the Oregon Coast and this last weekend several days in Bend, Oregon. The problem is however, it throws you right off your normal schedule. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I have lost my rhythm when it comes to blog posts -- working on getting it back. I hope you will be patient while I get back up to speed. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The good news about this weekend, besides having fun, was that I got some terrific images that I hope to turn into canvases some time soon. Although at this point they are behind Halloween signs, an order of cards and a wedding sign plus possibly a special custom order. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Of course all good things come to an end and so too will this summer. We still have a few more weeks but as happens every year, I know school is coming when I notice the first purple blooms on what I call the "Back to School" flower ... and look what's in bloom!</span><br />
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MamaZuzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17596521376566051520noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32540714.post-90566500965382318362013-08-07T19:52:00.003-07:002013-08-07T19:52:51.858-07:00Waiting on a Wednesday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">You may have noticed that I didn't post a tutorial yesterday. Sorry about that but I realized I couldn't actually complete my The Groom and The Bride signs because I needed holes drilled and that is my hubby's job. Hopefully next week will be good to go. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">But guess what? Now I have to wait 24 hours from the time I applied my photo images with a nice layer of gel medium on them to each project... that means I can't start peeling off the paper on my Christmas plate until tomorrow morning right before I go to work AND not until tomorrow evening on the piece of glass. </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I HATE WAITING! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">And so now I'm trying to figure out if I can antique a piece of wood and then photo transfer my Country Door photo onto it (or not)? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">So... while you wait to find out if my projects work, I'm going to go and try to figure out this latest photo transfer question and of course go to bed! </span></div>
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MamaZuzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17596521376566051520noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32540714.post-83738244122864889822013-08-04T18:36:00.000-07:002013-08-05T07:51:39.771-07:00Studio Sunday - It's August Edition<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">It is indeed Sunday and of course I have some projects I'm working on. To be honest, I have been spending more time today on my computer or at my desk than actually in my studio. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I have been working on some cards and have listed a couple of new ones for the early birds among us... you know the ones who have all their holiday/Christmas shopping done before we are even ready for Halloween or Back to School! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I need to make a set of signs "The Bride" and "The Groom" for a start but am holding off to see if a couple of other pending orders come in any time soon (or not). I am also working up some Halloween sign ideas and will need to get down in the shop to make those for listing sooner than later. I am already starting to see Etsy sprouting lots of holiday items.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">My Halloween projects so far include: </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">And while we are talking about studio work, boy howdy does mine need some... I am so jealous of artists and crafters with gorgeous studios like Kim's<a href="http://www.everythingetsy.com/2013/05/pom-pom-garland-my-crafty-workspace/"> (on Everything Etsy)</a>: </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">and this one from <a href="http://www.housetohome.co.uk/room-idea/picture/home-office-storage-ideas/2">housetohome.co.uk</a>:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">and this one from </span><a href="http://www.thehouseofsmiths.com/">thehouseofsmiths</a><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">It looks as though I need to start with some white furniture! I'll see if I can't work on that. Well it is Sunday night and I need to do more laundry and clean the kitchen, so I'm checking out for now. Enjoy! Hope you'll visit again soon. </span></div>
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