scallywags at the spot

Posted on November 27, 2005

Here is the first scallywag! She has taken me ages to design – simply because I couldn’t get the hang of drawing in Photoshop – but now I have discovered paths – and I love ‘em!

I am aiming to sell the scallywags (there are plenty of others on the way!) as avatars, and I would also like to do customised avatars, as wekk as scallywag kits – where you buy the kit, and can dress scallywag anyway you like! It will come with one outfit included – and I plan to have other outfits ‘on the rack’ for purchase! Lots of work to be donw – but at least now I am on the right track! This little one took a good three hours to sort out – hopefully others will take less time, as I have the main layers all ready to use as templates! I’m pretty happy with the result – althoug she looks a little fuzzy here. You can check out a better view at the ATS website.

I have had a great day at the computer – I acheived a heap with both study and designing – I’m a happy scallywag!

getting work done

Posted on November 27, 2005

ho ho ho

I thought I’d get into the Christmas spirit – even though it’s still November (for a few days yet!). Just refining some of my Photoshop skills!!

I have been working super hard today at my study – and I thought I deserved a well-earned break! Will took the girls to his parents house yesterday arvo – so I have had plenty of time to catch up on stuff! I didn’t even procrastinate – but after around 6 hours of study – I thought it was time to get creative.

I am in the process of designing a few of these little ’scallywags’ so that I can put them up for sale in my store (whenever that gets up and running!). I have also been busy designing some Christmas brushes – but they are not quite ready for viewing yet!

hmmm……

Posted on November 26, 2005

I was just reading a post over at Shabby Princess’ blog and she popped in this quote:

"I feel thin… sort of stretched, like butter scraped over too much bread. I need a holiday. A very long holiday. And I don’t expect I shall return. In fact I mean not to.”  (Lord of the Rings)

I know exactly how she feels!  I must admit I feel this way at times – but then again don’t we all…………………

I thought I would reflect a little on Thanksgiving – even though we done’t celebrate it here ‘downunder’ – but I have plenty to be thankful of!

I have a superb husband – even though he stayed out partying until 3am this morning and has gone back to bed feeling worse for wear!  He’s a great bloke, and I love him dearly.  Of course – I am very thanful for my two gorgeous little scallywags – where would I be without them…………….on a beach in Tahiti – with out the ‘mum I want…..’! 

I am thankful for the rest of my family – mum is great – always there, as is MIL and FIL – they are just great.  I am very happy that we are all in such good health (although Will probably isn’t feeling it now) – health is sooo important – Mackenzie has shown us that by soldiering on through her ‘dicky ticker’.

Life is great – the sun is sunning and the sky is blue, my family is beautiful – what more could a girl want.

yummo

Posted on November 26, 2005

My two mini scallywags were munching away on apples the other day, and they just looked so innocent and yummy! I just had to pop them into a layout.

The papers and elements are all from Jasbeanie’s Perppermint Twist of Life Kit. the colours are fantastic – nice and bright – they really complement the whole ‘apple’ thing!

zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz………………

Posted on November 25, 2005

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After 13 long months – finally we have given Mackenzie’s rollover feed the chop!  Yes – I know – maybe we took our time – but to be hinest – didn’t want the repurcussions! I decided to become a tough mum  phoar!!!!  It worked – the first night – she woke up twice through the night and screamed non-stop for 40-odd very looong minutes – way too long at 1:00am – but nevertheless – we pulled through (somewhat bleary eyed and groogy!).  guess what – she survived (so did we!).  Anyway – last nigh was the third night – and she slept thgough the entire (yes – I will repeat that – ENTIRE) night without so much as a grunt!!  (silly smile)!   

The day is so much nicer when you have had a full night’s sleep – I love it .

The Dooce

Posted on November 25, 2005

I have just come across a fantastically funny site / blog – www.dooce.com .  It is a light-hearted look at a woman and her life – but extremely funny and very well-written!  It’s a great read!!!!!

Apparently today is Thanksgiving in the USA.  It seems that us Aussies have less celebrations that the Americans – why is that?  It’s not as if we don’t enjoy celebrating – I mean check out Australia Day – any reason to have fireworks, and we are there!!!!  I hope all you americans are having a great day – eating lots of turkey, and generally having fun!

new stuff………………

Posted on November 23, 2005

I’ve been working on some papers for my first digi kit! Thought I’d throw in an image so I can record the process from the beginning!

I love the brightness of this – I have no idea how to texture it yet – but I’m sure I will learn………………….one day!!!!!

I’m designing a kit based around some of Madison’s clothes – they are bright and quite spunky – hopefully I will be able to convey that in my kit!

finally…………

Posted on November 23, 2005

………….I made it to typepad!

This is soooo user friendly!

The perfect spot for all my ramblings! I have so much to do and so little time!

About me……………

I am a web designer and digital scrapbook designer in training! I have a website in progress at The Spotted Cow where I plan to offer web hosting for anyone wanting to make their mark on the wide world that is the web! I will also offer web design (of course), including onlie shop installation, and other various bits and pieces.

As far as digi-scrapping goes – I only started recently, and am lucky enough to be part of a mentor program at Digi Scrap Designer. I plan to open up my only little boutiqe (or milk bar!) at The Spotted Cow so that I can sell my own designs. Ultimately I would love to have a design team, and see what some of the fantastically talented digi-scrappers can do with my designs!

For now………………I am busy trying to become friends with Adobe Photoshop – hard work – I am beginning to think it wants to be lonesome – but we are coming to an understanding!

This is one of my beautiful children – Mackenzie – enjoying the water. Such delight from something so small! I love it………………………