Halloween fun

I love Halloween.

I'll say it again...

I LOVE HALLOWEEN.

Don't you?

Anyhow... I thought since it's fast approaching, some of you might want to get a great Halloween print...

Halloween Hellraiser

Go on... buy it... you know you love it!

Source: redbubble.com via Amanda on Pinterest

Beautiful fall day

The weather is actually quite nice this time of year and theres some great photos waiting to be taken out there.

Send me yours?

You can see sample of mine on My Redbubble Account

And while you're there, buy a card or two and help out a photographer :)

Source: redbubble.com via Amanda on Pinterest

Made some art and a friend

I've been doing a lot of jumping from blog to blog entering contests. Sometimes I see gorgeous blogs... and sometimes I see ones that could use just a little help. Yesterday I saw one that needed a little love... so without trying to be a jerk, I sent off a message on facebook to the blog owner and offered some assistance. She gratefully accepted and I come up with something a little more fitting for her blog, and what I thought her style was.

She loved it of course and had it up on er site before I had time to read my email! I made her an over-sized button and what I like to call a landing image and sent them both off so she could continue to brand her blog. Who's next? I'd love to help out some other bloggers and maybe paying it forward will pay me back in the long run! Wouldn't it be great if I could do this to pay some bills? lol Anyhow... check out my new design live on the blog of Savannah Miller

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Pumpkin time

Got some foam dollar store pumpkins... Time to make a mess.

They're not very big, but they'll do just fine for what I have in mind.

Cutting the eyes is easy with a paring knife. It also shows you how small they really are.

Once the eyes were done it was time to figure out a mouth.

To plan it better, I drew the mouth on the pumpkin. Since it's going to be painted when it's done, it didn't matter if I strayed from the original line as I carved.

After carving everything, I hastily gave the edges a dark base coat. It didn't have to be perfect, just something to cover up the stark white foam look that was everywhere.

Then, I played around with ideas for painting.

As you can see, my first pumpkin got the raggety andy treatment... or maybe Dia De Los Muertos... either way, it turned out great. As it gets dark, I'll be putting a glow stick into the small hole I made in the bottom so it spooks the dog. Should be fun!

Deal

I got two cover girl lip glosses and two Tylenol cold for about $5 today... Woot.

Oh so pinny

Have you checked me out on pinterest?

I tend to gather the goofy stuff I find on the web and pin it to the boards there.

I wish I could figure out a way to get it to feed to the blog...

Pinterest!

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The end result

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Waiting

I'm waiting for the chocolate to melt. So I found some pretty decorations to put on them. I should be able to just dip them in after I have them coated... If the stuff ever melts....

Here we go again...

Time for the real batch of cake pops.

Got about 75 with sticks and another 20 or so without.

There's still 3 left from the first time, plus 2 that I mixed butterscotch liqueur in...

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I've been slacking

I admit it. However, I have been busy.
The wedding is finally over. The bride was beautiful. Now it's time for a birthday.

Older daughter is turning 13 tomorrow. We're celebrating with my practice batch of cake pops. Yum!!!

Wedding shoot!

On Saturday I will be photographing one of my best friends wedding.

Normally, friends and business don't mix, but so far the arrangement has been awesome. Already done the engagement shoot, the bridal shower, and little things in between.

If you were a bride right now, what are your must have shots?

I ttarted my check list...

___ Zipping up or buttoning the wedding dress
___ Mother of the bride fastening the bride's necklace
___ A close up of the bride's shoes peeking out from under the dress
___ Bride looking into a mirror
___ Bride looking out window
___ Bride and bridesmaids putting on makeup
___ Bride pinning corsage/boutonniere on mother/father
___ Mother/father handing bride bouquet
___ Bride hugging parents
___ Bride touching up


Here's a shot of the decorations I've made... yes... made. I'll have more shots for you soon!

Cake pop test drive

I can say I tried. Too much icing?

I know I need melter chocolate instead... Sigh. Try again soon I hope.

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New prints up

There are a couple of new prints up on Redbubble for purchase.

exciting!

Some spectacular late summer blooms for you!

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Glow stick race

I need to figure out a better way to video it. Traxxas Slash in the dark

Tons of fun!