I thought that this was a pretty awesome quote! It totally fits me and the things my family come up with. Not only do I think it fits my family, but... okay fine! I'll say it! The ART world! When I first started my major in the Arts, I thought people were quite weird when we did critiques. What is all this business talking about how this piece of art makes you FEEL? WEIRD totally weird to me at first. I guess I didn't know what I was expecting when I started these art classes.

But whoda thunk it!? I'm one of them now and i'm starting to think that way when I look at art. I also like the typography in this piece of work. I can't remember who did this poster, but check out the different fonts and how well they fit together! Okay i'll just stop while I'm ahead. This artist who designed this quote by Dr. Suess was in an interview. The person who was interviewing him asked him this question:
What advice would you give to anyone starting out in a similar field?

Cynicism and sarcasm should be left at the door, you have to be prepared to do the little jobs, the free jobs and the jobs that you don't really want to do. Enthusiasm is infectious and when mixed with good manners plus an original style you can't go wrong, as the last client will remember you and pass you on to the next, before you know it you will have a bulky folio and bright future.

I thought that was some pretty good advice! I know I will think of that quite often if I want to be successful in my field.

Now I feel really bad that I do not have this artist's name. As soon as I find it, I will all let you know so you can see some of his other work!
-L

My 1st publication.

I was published in the May issue of the Cards magazine! Can I just tell you how excited I was to see my card in their magazine? Excited! :) Alisha, who is one of the editors of Cards Magazine was able to publish me. Thanks Alisha! That's my most exciting news right now.
Get ready for more frequent postings starting next week! I hope you're all excited like me!

-L

I know it's late.....

...but it's better than never, right? Easter is not over BUT if you aren't a fast sewer -get projects done fast like me, then this will be too late for Easter. CHECK THIS OUT! This Fabric Easter basket I found while blog surfing. How cool are these!? Now that I come to think about it, my sisters and I had these same kind of baskets when we were growing up. I wish I had a picture of them to show you, but I don't have mine with me.

I'm not to familiar with different fabric companies, but I have really come to like Moda A LOT, and I do mean a lot. When I went home the other weekend to spend time with my family that I don't get to see that often, my mom, sister and I went shopping for fabric because my mom is going to make me a quilt. Of all the colors and patterns I really liked Moda. It's called Hello Betty -retro by Moda. Love it! Here are some examples that I found that can kind of give you an idea of what the Hello Betty line looks like.



This is the pattern that I picked out. I like it because it's something that I haven't seen much of. What do you think? I want to make time this summer to do stuff like this. Who's in with me!?
Check out Moda Fabrics blog. It's hard not to keep looking. Maybe i'll learn some patience if I start this new interest up. :)

Hello April!

And I say bring on the sunshine. Even April showers is fine if that means no snow. Rain is better than snow, right? It's been awhile since I have blogged.

This is what I'm looking forward to in the month of April:
1. St. George this weekend with the whole family! Which consists of bike rides, pool, reading, and of course warmth and sunshine!
2. I'm doing a combined shower for two of my friends from high school.
3. AND I'm doing another shower for another friend who lives next door to me the next day.
3. Only 3 more full weeks of school and I'm done for the semester!
4. I move into a new apartment complex with new roommates at the end of the month. Which means I will have to make new friends! -exciting but nerve racking.

Andy Warhol Style

If that's what you call it. I am working on my assignment for digital imaging and we were told to make some photos "Andy Style". So here are just a few that I have been messing around with. I hope I am on the right track. So tell me what you think!

-L

Life is...

.....like a book: what matters is how good it is, not how long it is. This was today's fortune on my friend's Orkut. I thought it was a pretty good one. Never heard it before, but maybe you have. Something good to think about.

-L

Here's some more.....

...layouts/cards for you to look at. Sorry not much to show you, but it's something right?







I hope you enjoy!

-L

Do you remember....

when I made my list of 20 things I want to do while I am 20? Well here they are again. I am mostly doing this to remind myself so it doesn't look like I just posted them to have a post. It was a good idea to review these for myself:

1. Laugh a lot-I don't think I go a day without doing this. :)
2. Take a chance even if it doesn't come out successful. -Nothing yet.
3. Go on a trip out of state with friends. -Did it! CA
4. Feel more confident about myself. -Needs some paying attention to.
5. Eat healthier -mmmm so so.
6. Make the best out of any bad situation -I think I'm pretty good at doing that at the most part.
7. Make some new friends, but keep the old too of course!-a few so far. :)
8. Take the time and read a few books. -uhumm yes I DO need to make time for this. :[
9. Create for myself -maybe when school is out I'll have time?
10. Turn more can'ts into cans -Yeah.......
11. Turn dreams into reality known as plans -hmmmm
12. Love and appreciate school -I tell this to myself EVERYDAY. AND it changes everyday too.
13. Learn a new hobby -Book Binding! Anyone have tips for this?
14. Remind all the people I love how much I appreciate them in my life. -I've been pretty good with this one -so I think.
15. Spend more time outdoors and enjoy it! -believe me, as soon as it gets warmer I will!
16. Help someone in need -Doing it!! :)
17. Remember "that Moment" and cherish it -I've had some of these already and I do cherish them every day.
18. Do something exotic, still trying to figure out what that might be. (my hair?) -yep -still.
19. RELAX and take time for myself and forget the world for a bit. -Relax? What does that mean?
20. Write thank you notes. -Need to be better.


I thought that it would be cool if I took pictures of bubbles. Obviously I didn't take the one of me, but I got this cool one of my rommate! I thought that it was cool and that I would share it with you. What a fun day/night that was to be outside!

Panorama

In my digital imaging class we learned how to make panoramas with as many photos as we want. Just with a few clicks of the mouse and it does it for you! No joke either! TOO EASY!!! If I can do it-so can you! Here's one of the panoramas I did today. This is 5 photos put together. I couldn't do anymore b/c my teacher kicked us all out an hour early because he was afraid the weather was going to be bad for us on the way home. He loves us. Gotta love a teacher like that. :)

The Latest

I thought I would share with you my latest layouts that I have made for our scrapbook critiques at work. :)


The challenge with this layout was to use the American Crafts cardstock colors: Robin's Egg, Ash, Sunflower, and white. I enjoyed working with these colors. I had to explain to "the group" why I chose the title "Love More." So I thought I would share it with you as well. Sometimes I have to remind myself to love more of: life, the little things each day brings, the crazy situations that go on. I don't know if I'm making sense to you, but I hope I am.


The challenge with this layout was to scrapbook about ourselves. I haven't done that in quite some time I would have to say. I won't lie, I actually enjoyed this challenge. Maybe it's because I turned 20? :)

-enjoi

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