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CI #36 Round-Up
Wow, I am completely overwhelmed with amount of Color Inspiration Challenge submissions this week. Seriously, it amazes me each week how many of you use my little color challenges to create something you're so proud of--and you should be proud because I see such growth in all of you. You are spectacular, creative, amazing, inspiring, and motivating. :)
And I just wanted to say thank you for all you guys do for me every day. You all are so supportive and I so appreciate you spending the time to check in on my little corner of the web. Isn't it great that we can come together over something as little as cards? But, I'm sure you know it's more than that. It's about friendship and making handmade items to share with friends. And then you jump online to share with others as well, and then we can become friends over a common interest... paper. :) Anyhow, keep it up each week, girls! These color challenges are not just to help you get a jumping off point to create something you enjoy. View it as an opportunity to grow and be creative. And each week I'm so amazed at all the things you create. So here are this week's top 15. Everyone did so great. These are just a few of the awesome things that were created using the colors:
MACM - Bright Valentine's Cards  Good morning, everyone! I filmed this week's Make a Card Monday video early yesterday morning, but didn't like one of the cards. I meant to re-film it and modify the card, but just didn't get around to it. So, you're gettin' the absolutely real stuff! LOL! I'm still in love with the bright colors in American's Crafts Teen papers. So fun! And I love that they have a paper with just hearts on it. It was begging to be cut up and individual hearts used on separate cards, don't you think? Love it! This is also one of the first videos I've filmed with my new Canon Vixia HF10 camcorder (the real first one was for TwoPeas and won't go live until the 15th). I LOVE THIS CAMERA SO MUCH! It takes amazing HD video and it's so much easier to edit because I don't have to constantly render it in Final Cut! (Although that might be because I've learned a whole lot more about FC recently). And... I didn't have any color issues. Hallelujah! There were spots when it was a bit bright, but I figure that's so much better than all the dark areas and color shifting that happened with my Flip Mino HD. So much better. I still love my Flip Mino HD, just not for this type of filming. What do you all think? Better? :) Anyhow, enjoy the cards this week. Hopefully I'll be back later tonight with the latest Color Inspiration round-up. Until then, happy Monday! As usual, you see watch the normal quality (easier on slower connections) over at YouTube. :) Supplies - Basic Black card stock and corner rounder punch (Stampin' Up!); Teen patterned papers and BFF ribbon (American Crafts).
On resolutions and new projects
What am I doing taking on another project? Am I crazy? :)
Actually, this is a project that I hope really takes off and can become a source of motivation and strength for not only me, but my four friends that are going on the journey with me. Go ahead, call us crazy, but we're banding together and documenting our year-long journeys to better health in video form. We started out on Wednesday, New Years Eve, by setting up a camera and just talking about what we want the new year to bring. We said out loud what our goals are and we're hoping that by giving a voice to them, it will help us be that much stronger in taking personal steps in a successful direction. We don't have the first episode up yet (have to film a bit to get some, right?), but here's a little taste of what we're doing, and I think it's great and brave and worth watching. And I'm so thrilled and humbled that these girls would allow me to handle their personal stories. Talk about trust. :) BTW, when Jen saw the trailer below, she was all, "Wow! It's like we're on Oprah or something!" It's called creative editing, and it was so much fun putting together. ;)
Finally Friday - Dry Embossed Frame  copyright Two Peas in a Bucket Good morning! This week's Finally Friday video came about from a couple requests to show how to create a dry embossed frame (as seen on this pink card). There are some products from companies out there that will create embossed frames, but how do you create one on your own using product you already have on hand? Watch the video to find out! :) Be sure to check out the full description and photo over at the Designer Garden. Also, the video below is in high quality, but if you prefer the normal version (easier on slower connections), head on over to YouTube.
Happy New Year! + 2 pages
Happy New Year, everyone! I wish you only the best in 2009!
Along with it being the beginning of the year, it's the first day of the month. That means there's a new Designer Garden over at Two Peas in a Bucket. Here my two contributions (click on the images to be taken to the page at TwoPeas with all supplies listed):  copyright Two Peas in a Bucket  copyright Two Peas in a Bucket
Color Inspiration #36  Hi all! The colors for this week's challenge come from a pin cushion that I found on Paula's desk at work. One of our co-workers Amy made cute pin cushions for Christmas gifts this year. When I saw it, I immediately had to take a picture. Isn't that tiny butterfly on the pin adorable? I love it! :) Anyhow, enjoy the colors and I can't wait to see what you do with them!
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