tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32845984584197666802024-03-13T13:42:24.415-05:00Stamps, Scraps, and StarbucksA Java Junkie's Guide to ALL Things Krafty!!!!!!!!! I hope you like my random musings.Bree mcconnellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03812670479375267106noreply@blogger.comBlogger241125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3284598458419766680.post-6387453156306970662011-11-02T12:47:00.001-05:002011-11-02T12:47:33.736-05:00Art savesIm the guest curator this week on Jen Doh's <a target="_blank" href="http://blog.crescendoh.com/crescendoh/">website</a>.....reading <a target="_blank" href="http://blog.crescendoh.com/art_saves/2011/10/everything-happens-for-a-reason-by-bree-stanley.html">my story</a> might make more sense out of my recent blog absence.....life is different but its becoming oh so much better......its good to start finding yourself even if its through not the best circumstances :)<br /><br /><br /><br />things on this blog will probably be going in a bit of a different direction. I have always shared happy things in happy times with a smile or a smirk......lately ive been feeling really emotion and that has been connected to what ive been making. Prepare for a little more real life being lived out on here..... Stories matter as much as pretty pictures and techniques in my option so sit back....relax....and prepare for the ride lol<br /><br /><br /><br />My friend debbie was talking to me about oprahs lifeclass awhile back.....lifeclass sounded interesting....but oprah????? not really my thing. I watched an episode and i was floored. the things coming out of her mouth were literally speaking to my soul. this particular lesson was.....when you know better you do better. simple sweet and powerful. Many times through out my life i have questioned my choices and the path i was on. after watching this show i became more at peace with my previous decissions..... I did the best that i could with what i was given so how could i be mad at myself. Now i know better....I guess i should do better ;)<br /><br /><br /><br />I wanted this quote up on the wall in my studio as a constant reminder to myself......its a really calming thought for me..... So heres my little canvas board with a swirly flower.....it seemed fitting......<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/11/02/1609.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/11/02/s_1609.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Create what makes you happy :)<br />Bree mcconnellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03812670479375267106noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3284598458419766680.post-46740753735712551512011-10-17T17:27:00.001-05:002011-10-17T17:27:04.370-05:00New beginningsLife's a changin around here.... I just moved!!!! Super excited about that. My studio will be set up in a week.... Being with out it for 5 months was interesting!!! Here a semi step by step of the piece I did commemorating my new found independence..... All iPhone photos so bare with me :)<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/10/17/2786.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/10/17/s_2786.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Take a canvas board and slap some cream paint on it<br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/10/17/2807.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/10/17/s_2807.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /> Apply collage paper with gel medium<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/10/17/2789.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/10/17/s_2789.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Apply antiquing gel around the outside with a paint brush then rub it in with a rag. Water can help smooth it out<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/10/17/2790.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/10/17/s_2790.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /> Apply more collage elements and glue down<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/10/17/2791.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/10/17/s_2791.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Scribble some portfolio oil pastels<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/10/17/2793.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/10/17/s_2793.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Smudge.... Add some doodling and stamps to help make everything look cohesive <br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/10/17/2794.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/10/17/s_2794.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Spray some color wash to make clouds<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/10/17/2795.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/10/17/s_2795.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />If youre stamps dont work out so well like mine.... Trace them with a charcoal pencil... Smudge.... And call it a day ;) blend in some vintage photo ink on the edges to further antique it<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/10/17/2810.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/10/17/s_2810.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='215' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /> Add a quote and a bird... This time colored in with a sharpie... And youre done!!!!!<br />i looked at this when i was done and the proportions made me think of when I was a kid.... What's important is always the biggest when you're little.... Today my flowers were way bigger then my clouds..... Funny how that stuff works out ;)<br />See u guys soon<br />Create what makes u happy!!!!<br />Bree mcconnellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03812670479375267106noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3284598458419766680.post-23047062094433315192011-09-05T14:10:00.000-05:002011-09-05T14:10:53.780-05:00Travel art journaling<div style="text-align: center;">Sooooo i went to Boston way back in july and since then i have planned a travel art journal post....hmm a month in the making it better be good right????? I often do searches on peoples travel journal supplies and i mostly come up empty handed......i can only find water color journal stuff.....What about the all around art journalers????? 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</div>Misc contents of my bag not otherwise mentioned :) I used everyone of these items.....i would like to find a smaller roll of tape...or make my own....it was bulky.....the bulldog clip is a must....<br />
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inside of my carry on was a super cool hello kitty lunchbox that housed all of my random things. this box fit perfectly next to my journal on the plane and it made it easy to find what i needed!!!<br />
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I always bring a 8 1/2 x 11 page protector filled with random bits with me....i also add random bits to my stack while im gone. there are a few stencils in here, vintage paper, scrapbook paper, mini letter stickers, journal spots, printed words, tags, punchinella etc.......<br />
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<b>Things to add next time:</b><br />
paper towels.....just a few folded<br />
a washcloth to wipe my brushes<br />
a travel cup....which i bought while i was there<br />
my heat gun....i thought it was bulky but im to impatient to leave home with out it<br />
shipping tags.....totally forgot to add a few of these in <br />
maybe a ranger spray ink or 2..... i kinda missed them.....i was thinking about filling mini misters with them <br />
more gel medium.....that tiny container wasnt enough<br />
<b>things to subtract:</b><br />
not sure on this one...... i felt kinda good about the variety of things i brought and i used most of it<br />
<b>Lessons learned:</b><br />
Narrowing down what you use all the time is key.....bring what makes you happy (even if it is too much ).....make a mess on the airplane.....it starts interesting conversations with strangers....journaling with your friends in utter silence is pretty much priceless......those moments stick with you :)<br />
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What do you bring with u on the road???? what are your must haves???? I would love to see some pictures!Bree mcconnellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06529035741201122672noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3284598458419766680.post-52054123123380928252011-07-24T11:33:00.000-05:002011-07-24T11:33:58.577-05:00Hmmmm Lets play catch up shall we????This has been a crazy summer which apparently equals me being a crappy blogger....i have lots to share and say and no time to post.....Ill work on it i promise!!!!!<br />
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Saturday night I flew in to boston to visit my friend cheryl and thought my friend debbie was coming up the the next day....SURPRISE debbie was in the car at the air port.....It made me sooooo happy :) Getting in at midnight kinda sucked though.....Debbie and I art journaled until the sun came up.....LITERALLY<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8AjK34NASqyxHGSFuVw0NxoLh-0O4CgaRX1oRvLk4rLCRxLTw05xcqvIPHO8IeOGb7jj7g0yEP-_eA4nr1dsiUEHFeiVIseMVHWXXHpc85iXMrMqmRWBvG6173VWE7iE46TOEOOmb-rU/s1600/sbow2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="260" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8AjK34NASqyxHGSFuVw0NxoLh-0O4CgaRX1oRvLk4rLCRxLTw05xcqvIPHO8IeOGb7jj7g0yEP-_eA4nr1dsiUEHFeiVIseMVHWXXHpc85iXMrMqmRWBvG6173VWE7iE46TOEOOmb-rU/s400/sbow2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Totally loved this little cafe in downtown Lowel!!! So much fun :) The soy latte was amazing....and so was the decor.....so bright and cheery!!!!<br />
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Graffiti by fenway park in boston <br />
Next post is seafood and beach time and then a lengthy post on travel journaling!!!! Almost all of these pics were taken and edited with my iphone :)<br />
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A few months ago my answer would have been pretty simple. If you create it and it makes you feel good then its perfect. Not everything you make is museum worthy, AND THATS OK! I make alot more crap than i would like to admit. But shhhhhhh dont tell anyone lol<br />
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Today this statement means alot more to me. I want to do more that create THINGS that make me happy. I want to create a life and a lifestyle that makes me happy. I want to wear purple tights in the middle of summer.........I want to get hot pink dreads........I wanna travel the world......all while making pretty things that truly make me happy :)<br />
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Last week a spent some time at a friends house. Her front entry area really makes me happy!!!! It has a new orleans feel to it. The vines are sooooo awesome. I have some strange fascination with ivy......<br />
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We strung lights to make it even happier<br />
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This journaling session was one of the most peaceful times in my life. I was content....all that i need in life was around me(well except for genghis) <br />
Ill take some real pics of the journal page tomorrow.....all of these pics were taken with my iphone :)Bree mcconnellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03812670479375267106noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3284598458419766680.post-36328054063932103302011-05-17T15:58:00.000-05:002011-05-17T15:58:10.937-05:00reflections<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-TLiSPxZazic/TdLhOaJ4F7I/AAAAAAAABPI/-9CNnftkdfo/s1600/create.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-TLiSPxZazic/TdLhOaJ4F7I/AAAAAAAABPI/-9CNnftkdfo/s320/create.jpg" width="238" /></a></div>Every year inspired has been something different to me. It always meets my current needs (emotionally and artistically) In the right way. I guess its strange to go to an art event and gain emotional stability??? It makes sense though..... I often feel like these people are the only people who really "get" me...... The true me straight to my soul. I don't usually share very personal stuff on here but today i feel like its appropriate.<br />
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Year one: going in to the experience i was excited beyond belief......ready to learn new things.....and scared to death by the amount of people i was going to encounter( groups make me nervous) I roomed with 2 wonderful strangers and laughed for hours. There was alot of people there with drama which was a little crazy since i was coming to leave the drama. But in the end it didn't really effect me. I played, learned some new things, and talked to about 10 people. The last day after the final dinner i met a stranger. We talked for maybe 15-20 min and have been friends ever since. In that short time I knew that we "got" each other and we have talked pretty regularly for the past 2 years.<a href="http://amiartspott.blogspot.com/"> Lorrie</a> i think you're awesome and Im glad you're in my life. You always share new things and get my creative juices flowing! Youre an amazing artist and Im glad i get to look at a pretty girl made by you all the time!<br />
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Year two. I won a free trip so i was super excited about that.....ready to learn more but not as concerned with it.......and still scarred to death of strangers. I decided to rent a car this year and somehow got the courage to post in the message board asking if someone wanted to shop with me. This was totally out of character for me......stranger danger!!! I waited outside for this lady to arrive that i knew nothing about, secretly praying that she was semi normal, not mean, and wouldnt kill me. Up walks <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chedyer/page59/">Cheryl</a>, smiling, bubbly, and talking a million miles an hour. "stranger danger" instantly turned into "holy crap, we were meant to be friends for life". Through out the week we shared deeply personal stories with each other. She is one of the wisest people i know and I always learn something amazing from her. We still talk all the time. Cheryl words cannot express how much you mean to me. You always help me on the right path and say the perfect thing at the time i need them. I am so grateful that you are a part of my life. This year I also got to know <a href="http://donnadowney.typepad.com/">Donna</a> on a more personal level. She is one of the few people i follow that fuels my creative fire exponentially...... all the time. Shes also an amazing person. She is very smart in both life and art. Im glad to call her my friend. Donna introduced me to this sweet and spunky blond collage artist this year too. Debbie mac is a happy and fun loving creative soul. i decided to switch to their group and I was sooooo glad I did. Debbie's art amazes me. She is also a wise and amazing woman. We talk all the time via skype, showing off projects and new products and talking about everything under the sun. Debbie you always make me laugh even when things are rough. You always tell me how things are even when i dont want to hear it. You make me want to be a better artist and your words are always encouraging. You mean the world to me!!!! With cheryl and debbies help i think i talked to 20 stranger this year :)<br />
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Year three......I had no emotions and all emotions......Life was in upheaval and i just wanted to see my friends...... I needed a break from life and inspired happened at the perfect moment. From the jump i decided that strangers weren't scary and I just talked to everyone. I am seriously glad I did. I met a ton of people...... all put in my life for the right reasons. <strike>Some</strike> alot made me laugh, some made me cry, and some shared the most poignant words i have ever heard. I got to know people that i had met in passing in years before alot better. I did projects and finished some, but this year wasn't about art and learning about it. It was about me...... It was about figuring out who i am......it was about learning that its ok that people are there for you......it was about conquering my fear of people......it was about amazing women(and 3 amazing men)......it was about strange happenstances and chance meetings with awesome people.......My soul was truly inspired. Im pretty sad this was the last year since i actually figured out i like people lol. I want to see my 200 friends again :) i met too many amazing people this year too list them out, but ill try. <a href="http://blog.crescendoh.com/crescendo/">Jenny's</a> key note speech touched my soul......<a href="http://radicalrecycks.blogspot.com/">Tracie</a> made me laugh hysterically and made me love trash.....Nancy almost made me pee my pants with a story that i had heard a bunch before.........<a href="http://www.christytomlinson.typepad.com/">christy</a> was sooooo sweet and her mini was amazing........<a href="http://www.margieromney-aslett.typepad.com/">Margie</a> was bubbly and hilarious.....katie and <a href="http://kellimjohnson.blogspot.com/">kelli</a> just make me smile........bill was sweet as ever........Melissa was way better then her predecessor .......ken was awesome and i wish he still lived here........<a href="http://paolo.liloc.com/">paolo</a> kicked ass a alwayd.......<a href="http://meandmymaryjanes.blogspot.com/">Cari</a> was too busy!!!! :( i wished we could have talked more......Mary-ella talked and listened when i needed it most youre a super amazing lady..... <a href="http://www.thecraftersworkshop.com/The_Crafters_Workshop/Blog/Blog.html">Jamie</a> Your stencils make my day and i cant wait to get to know you more!!.......The people who took my class laughed at my jokes so i love u all lol.........<a href="http://www.lollychops.com/">Lolly</a> was sweet as can be and is my neighbor!!!!...........<a href="http://www.tracywburgos.typepad.com/">tracys</a> glue makes my world complete..........Debbie and cheryl i cant thank you enough for just being there.........Donna your super awesome and you put on one hell of an event i cant wait to be apart of the next one. Dont be sad if i forgot you youre still super fabulous!!!!!!!<br />
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Pictures tomorrow.......if u made it through all of the required reading for today :)<br />
Create what makes you happy<br />
*BreeBree mcconnellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03812670479375267106noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3284598458419766680.post-17578912556991456802011-05-15T10:58:00.001-05:002011-05-15T10:58:35.149-05:00Inspired preview<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/05/15/1623.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/05/15/s_1623.jpg' border='0' width='400' height='400' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Art journaling with the masses last night made me soooooo happy!!!! I didnt really take alot of pics. Sorry lorrie :(<br /><br />Inspired was the awesomest ever this year. So chill so relaxed so perfect at the exact moment i needed it. Everything in life truly happens at the exact moment its suppose to. <br /><br />Project pics and a few others coming soon! I have intentions on blogging more often now lol. <br /><br />Create what makes you happy! <br /><br />Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone<br />Bree mcconnellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03812670479375267106noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3284598458419766680.post-80207789954093714112011-04-22T17:19:00.000-05:002011-04-22T17:19:38.712-05:00inspired mini workshop update This week Ive been working on my <a href="http://donnadowney.com/index.php/mini-workshops/bree-stanley">mini workshop kits.</a> Here's the breakdown..... <br />
<ul><li><strike>200 5" squares to rip </strike> (the easy part!)<strike><br />
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<li>400 grommets to set ( i dont wanna do it)</li>
<li><strike>100 batting squares to cut</strike></li>
<li>100 squares to sew(Over half done!)</li>
<li>a mere 25 kits to package(everything is ordered and here!)</li>
</ul>Im getting there!!! I will to be 100% done by TONIGHT(maybe???? fingers crossed people) In true ADD fashion while making up the kits this past week i have been playing around with ideas that expand upon the original idea. So fun. Ill post pics of those when i get back :) Some things have to be a surprise....right??? A few people have asked about kits. I will sell what i have left with printed instructions when i get back!!! Im also making up some extra banners and mini books to sell as well(pssst im gonna put them in the super secret etsy shop that i have had but never opened lol)<br />
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I leave in 16 days!!!!!!!! I cant freaking wait!!!! If youre going to inspired or youre in the area check out the class link ;)Bree mcconnellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03812670479375267106noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3284598458419766680.post-18703209171810915332011-04-20T17:13:00.002-05:002011-04-20T22:30:52.156-05:00Playing.... FinallyI don't know what's been going on but I haven't been in the studio for a while???? I've been working on my <a href="http://donnadowney.com/index.php/mini-workshops/bree-stanley" target="_blank">inspired mini workshop kits</a>(sporadically) but that's about it. FYI 18 days till I leave!! I'm so excited :) any way today I was watching inspiration wed and I finally got my butt to work. Hot pink bricks of course<br />
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Now what to do with the left over modeling paste???? Um.... Put it on everything lol<br />
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I hope this jumpstarts my creativity in a big way!!! I miss play time ;)<br />
- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhoneBree mcconnellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03812670479375267106noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3284598458419766680.post-25418500682032936252011-03-18T10:00:00.000-05:002011-03-18T10:00:07.541-05:00rollin' vintage<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOH4aX-VnsGriwEw-52X8feFqXI_E-k-8lBK2YjBqndYUHl6wLmqQ3aEgi_FaTpmHGon9kXzR8J_4CfL0BfFpFlqcpziJCSoTlk-gwUa6gxUSZQoaKC700JZW6tXmelh6ESLrsC9gl100/s400/camper3b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="242" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOH4aX-VnsGriwEw-52X8feFqXI_E-k-8lBK2YjBqndYUHl6wLmqQ3aEgi_FaTpmHGon9kXzR8J_4CfL0BfFpFlqcpziJCSoTlk-gwUa6gxUSZQoaKC700JZW6tXmelh6ESLrsC9gl100/s320/camper3b.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Jeff and i have been taking some road trips lately since i frickin hate it here lol. I told him we should look into rvs.........and he said YES!!!!!! I called my grandparents, who manage an rv park, to have them look around for me. Then i hit up my buddy google. I really super want a vintage one. even if we have to work on it. Ive found a bunch of small trailers online for under $2000 which is totally our price range, fingers crossed and soon ill be traveling the country in STYLE. I belong in a vintage camper :)Bree mcconnellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03812670479375267106noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3284598458419766680.post-70608929406257541692011-03-17T15:46:00.000-05:002011-03-17T15:46:44.547-05:00Angels<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-EzDAzCxzuww/TYJy3xIzV4I/AAAAAAAABPE/QhD8Otvvino/s1600/brightangel.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-EzDAzCxzuww/TYJy3xIzV4I/AAAAAAAABPE/QhD8Otvvino/s320/brightangel.jpg" width="215" /></a></div>I've said many times before that I believe that people are put into my life for a reason. Those people know who they are and this picture is for them!!! Big thank you's all around to all the awesome people in my life! Thanks for being you :)Bree mcconnellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03812670479375267106noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3284598458419766680.post-73999955359238798612011-03-13T21:09:00.000-05:002011-03-13T21:09:48.563-05:00Mighty listI am continually amazed by life........Seriously! People, situations, color, texture, kisses, painted toes, friends, blogs, technology. Everything amazes me. I stumbled upon <a href="http://mightygirl.com/mighty-life-list/">Mighty List</a> Tonight and i was instantly inspired.<br />
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Jeff and I talk alot about our wants and dreams. Go here, do this, experience that, basically live life. I like to be spontaneous and kinda fly by my pants, where as jeff likes a little research( but not too much though). I do, although, like a good list!! Mighty list is perfect. 100 things to do before I die. some big some small, all obtainable with out wining the lottery. I love this idea!!! I want the list up in our house some how. I found some ideas <a href="http://www.haveanepiphanie.com/home/2010/8/13/my-life-list.html">here</a> and <br />
<ol><li>Visit thailand (ankor wat) This is <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chedyer/collections/72157625459332861/">cheryl's</a> fault!!!</li>
<li>Find inspiration around me for 30 days </li>
<li>Visit all 392 US national parks(1 down)</li>
<li>Process photos in a dark room </li>
<li>Rock some cool eyeglasses</li>
<li>Find and maintain a healthy weight through clean eating and exercise</li>
<li>Throw pottery </li>
<li>Make a ceramic owl</li>
<li>Go on a movie set</li>
<li><a href="http://www.google.com/search?q=fish+pedicure&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a">Have a fish pedicure</a></li>
<li>Ride in a hot pink car </li>
<li>Upload a clear video to you tube that doesnt have the word ok or um in it </li>
<li>See Kathy Griffin live</li>
<li>Journal on a terrace in an Italian villa with a great view</li>
<li>eat sushi in japan</li>
<li>Learn basic web design </li>
<li>see the northern lights </li>
<li>Eat at wd-40</li>
<li>Photography a beach sunset </li>
<li>Have a wardrobe that is really me </li>
<li>put something i make up on etsy </li>
<li>Buy a pair of shoes from irregular choice and rock the hell out of them</li>
<li>Pick sea shells by the sea shore (drift wood too!)</li>
<li>Read 20 classic novels</li>
<li>Submit to a magazine</li>
<li>Come up with a consistent blog format and stick to it for 1 year</li>
<li>Dance with my husband </li>
<li>travel the US in an airstream </li>
<li>Take a donkey ride through the grand canyon</li>
<li>stamp a metal bracelet </li>
<li>go deep sea fishing then eat the fish i catch</li>
<li>Find out how something is made by taking a factory tour </li>
<li>send out 100 hand made cards </li>
<li>Put a piece of my art in every room of our house </li>
<li>make a resin table top </li>
<li>eat king crab in Alaska</li>
<li>Get an amazing reading chair that is comfy and beautiful </li>
<li>Get professional portraits done of myself and my family</li>
<li>Buy and Shoot with a holga and a diana camera</li>
<li>Define my artistic style </li>
<li>Maintain a square foot garden for 2 seasons</li>
<li>Make a quilt by hand </li>
<li>see the rangers play outside of texas</li>
<li>Take self portraits on a teal brick wall </li>
<li>Go to the Smithsonian</li>
<li>art journal daily for 1 month</li>
<li> Run a 5k</li>
<li>buy fabric in New York City</li>
<li>Visit all 7 continents </li>
<li>Finish college</li>
<li>Go to an observatory </li>
<li>Decorate our bedroom</li>
<li>Buy a horse </li>
<li>Paint a face</li>
<li>Spend the night in a castle </li>
<li>sew a purse</li>
<li>Design my own stencils (Jenn's idea!)</li>
<li>Make hand made paper</li>
<li>Figure out photoshop</li>
<li>Celebrate my birthday in a foreign country</li>
<li>Bake 40 kinds of home made bread(<a href="http://eliseblaha.typepad.com/golden/what-we-eat/">Idea here</a>) </li>
<li>Buy and fix up an el camino </li>
<li>Take 100 different self portraits</li>
<li>Get my art friends together for a weekend of fun </li>
<li>start my own business</li>
<li>stay organized</li>
<li>climb a mountain</li>
<li>Watch the little mermaid with my mom </li>
<li>Have a house with a window seat </li>
<li>meet my dad</li>
<li>Visit a volcano</li>
<li>Go whale watching</li>
<li>Play in the rain with a pretty umbrella and rain boots</li>
<li>raise chickens from baby chicks </li>
<li>Take a photography class</li>
<li>Make a bright happy granny square blanket</li>
<li>Ride in a double decker bus</li>
<li>Cook out of Julia childs book while pretending im Julie from <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Julie_%26_Julia">Julie and Julia </a>Keep a Photo record of the experience</li>
<li>Learn spanish </li>
<li>Get pin up photos taken </li>
<li>Print out happy thoughts and place them in a jar</li>
<li>Collect dirt, water, sand, rocks, or shells in jars from 20 different places</li>
<li>Knit a pair of socks</li>
<li>Stay on a dude ranch </li>
<li>Quit smoking</li>
<li>Put my pictures on dvds and an external hard drive</li>
<li>Go on a cruise</li>
<li>Go to a drive in movie in a convertible with jeff </li>
<li>Take photos with my sister</li>
<li>Sit on the beach in hawaii </li>
<li>Visit a winery</li>
<li>Photograph a peacock</li>
<li>Send a package to a soldier</li>
<li>Watch hot air balloons from the ground(where its safe)</li>
<li>Make an outfit </li>
<li>Have pink hair again</li>
<li>Wrap all Christmas presents with hand made paper</li>
<li>swim in crystal clear ocean water(so i can watch for sharks YIKES)</li>
<li>own a vintage cursive typewriter......and write a poem on it</li>
<li>Record my grandma singing "my sing story" so i can have it forever</li>
<li>Witness a foreign ceremony</li>
<li>Jump on a trampoline</li>
<li>make home made candy</li>
<li>Visit a coffee farm</li>
<li>Be in the audience of the Ellen show</li>
<li>Stamp leather</li>
<li>Backpack some where for more then 3 days</li>
</ol>Well thats more then a 100 and I might add more!!!! Make a list.......and do it.<br />
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Create what makes you happy<br />
<ol></ol>Bree mcconnellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03812670479375267106noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3284598458419766680.post-24634284336252669682011-03-13T08:00:00.005-05:002011-03-13T08:00:06.655-05:00Happy accident!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Sx2kj2HTIW4/TXyR8B8yb8I/AAAAAAAABO0/phnmwj1llxI/s1600/flowers.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="216" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Sx2kj2HTIW4/TXyR8B8yb8I/AAAAAAAABO0/phnmwj1llxI/s320/flowers.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</tbody></table>Sorry if my pics are getting boring......at least im blogging right????? Heres my super awesome happy accident from yesterday. I didnt edit the colors at all some how my sky turned out turquoise!!!! OMG i was freaking out with excitement. Little things amaze me!!!! My co worker said she wanted to buy a print :)<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Bree mcconnellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03812670479375267106noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3284598458419766680.post-49549629748039461772011-03-12T17:15:00.000-06:002011-03-12T17:15:04.634-06:00Night photography??? sounds easy enoughLast night my lens (<span style="font-size: small;"><span id="btAsinTitle">Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III Telephoto Zoom Lens, if youre interested) came in way freaking late...... 7pm after sun set which was kinda crappy. But we decided to drive around and take some night photos. </span></span>New Zoom lens......check<br />
tripod........check<br />
new found camera knowledge.......double check!!!!!<br />
moon light......check<br />
creepy church....check <br />
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</a></div><span style="font-size: small;"><span id="btAsinTitle">took about 60 pics and i liked these 8....... again they are completely unedited!!!!</span></span> <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">weird lighting created burning leaves lol</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I like this one even with the bad lighting too</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-nqUZdgg-DRk/TXv6gw1K2pI/AAAAAAAABOc/SZ9l1feVBcA/s1600/IMG_8338.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-nqUZdgg-DRk/TXv6gw1K2pI/AAAAAAAABOc/SZ9l1feVBcA/s320/IMG_8338.JPG" width="213" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> Messing with the white balance and i got this</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> </td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">creepy blue glow!!!!!!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Blue glow= awesome church</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Messing with zoom not what i wanted but its a work in progress</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Best pic of the night in my opinion!!!!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">creepy and i like it</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-P48PfUlBSDA/TXv7Hv8KAgI/AAAAAAAABOw/UCcoWBhAM-g/s1600/IMG_8358.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-P48PfUlBSDA/TXv7Hv8KAgI/AAAAAAAABOw/UCcoWBhAM-g/s320/IMG_8358.JPG" width="213" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I really like this one too cus of the glow at the bottom.....i need to fix the orientation on it</td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span id="btAsinTitle"></span></span>Bree mcconnellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03812670479375267106noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3284598458419766680.post-87110183348148862242011-03-10T20:10:00.000-06:002011-03-10T20:10:08.740-06:00M is for Makes you work harderHeres a little back story. I LOVE pictures! Duh, right? So 3 years ago I <strike>conned</strike> asked my husband for a dSLR camera. I end up with a cannon rebel xti thats pretty awesome. Up until last year the thing had never been off AUTO. For the last year its been on av (i had no idea what that meant, mind u. It just caused blurry backgrounds some times, which i like) I did not turn a dial or press any button while in av mode either, so it was kinda an auto mode for me too. Sad but true people. 3 years of a fancy shmancy camera that i was using as a heavy point and shoot. Alot of times i would go places and leave it at home. I would go months with out taking pics, cus they all just looked ok. Basically the thing confused me. The manual was a joke. I was at a loss. I pretty much hated the camera. I had no clue how it worked or what the bleep f/stop and all that crap meant. NO MORE I SAY!!!<br />
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First off my awesome friend mac told me about Magic lantern dvds. Basically this guy goes through your manual and explains EVERYTHING. this helped a ton. i now know what all of those crazy buttons do and kinda when to use them!!!! My mom and I spent 3 hours at the book store tues perusing photography books. We ended up buying <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Complete-Practical-Guide-Digital-Photography/dp/1844767884/ref=sr_1_4?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1299802099&sr=1-4">The complete guide to digital photography by Steve Luck </a>It explained sooooooooooooooo much. I now know the differance between f/stop, shutter speed, iso and depth of field. I think? Lets just say were working on it!!!!!<br />
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Wenesday we went out to the park to hone our skills. I ended up taking about 300 pics. 50 were in focus and looked pretty good!!!!!!!! That alone made my day :) I now feel like theres hope for me :) Here are my top 9 favs completely unedited. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> my mom "in the wild"</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">this pic sums up my feelings for the day totally scrapbook worthy</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I love this one </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I was messing with the lighting options and got this. i like the muted vintage feel!!!!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My reflection!!!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Crazy red hair really stands out lol</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I heart life</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-AN5ldDxEJng/TXlsoJSaVVI/AAAAAAAABN0/-O3GBQ6dcI0/s1600/IMG_8127.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-AN5ldDxEJng/TXlsoJSaVVI/AAAAAAAABN0/-O3GBQ6dcI0/s320/IMG_8127.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">trying macro( cus i know what that means now)</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-UzOHrdOvEDA/TXlsxgxTREI/AAAAAAAABN4/Yp8KOCQMfrA/s1600/IMG_8139.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-UzOHrdOvEDA/TXlsxgxTREI/AAAAAAAABN4/Yp8KOCQMfrA/s320/IMG_8139.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We took pics of each other</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Definatly more practicing to come........I think ill be less annoyed with pse if i have better photos to start with!!!!Bree mcconnellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03812670479375267106noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3284598458419766680.post-6107215852955843442011-02-25T11:00:00.001-06:002011-02-25T11:00:11.699-06:00Outstanding news!!!<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/george_eastman_house/3123699864/" title="LADIES HOME JOURNAL by George Eastman House, on Flickr"><img alt="LADIES HOME JOURNAL" height="500" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3250/3123699864_cebec168b3.jpg" width="394" /></a>The other day i was on the phone with my awesome friend lorrie complaining about having a directionless life. im almost 30 and its freaking me out a little bit. So were talking and lorrie says something about me going back to school for graphic design. I kinda had a moment....... Shes totally right and im totally doing it. Im super excited and ready to go back asap! Ive checked out some schools around here and im trying to figure out what will and wont transfer when we move back to dallas. Im super happy. Art in what ever form is my life and i think this is gonna help me on my way to making it a career :) thanks for listening!!!!<br />
Create what makes u happy......and listen to smart friends ;)Bree mcconnellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03812670479375267106noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3284598458419766680.post-24936897500118716902011-02-24T18:10:00.000-06:002011-02-24T18:10:25.694-06:00Im all over the place<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CL7TkO1basU/TWbzAkyJyCI/AAAAAAAABNs/8IGMlq4rxB0/s1600/MINI.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CL7TkO1basU/TWbzAkyJyCI/AAAAAAAABNs/8IGMlq4rxB0/s320/MINI.jpg" width="114" /></a></div>Seriously life is nuts. i have things to share once im at home and off work for a whole day with out people at my house. soon people soon i promise!!! Till then. on valentines day i got the best news ever. Im teaching a mini workshop at inspired!!!! I love my idea and its something that can be built upon and used over and over!!! Check out the info <a href="http://www.donnadowney.com/index.php/mini-workshops/bree-stanley">here</a> and if youre going i hope u sign up ;)Bree mcconnellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03812670479375267106noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3284598458419766680.post-53628612933349785882011-02-12T17:07:00.000-06:002011-02-12T17:07:16.077-06:00Valentines day canvas bannerHey guys!!! I hope you liked yesterdays video even though it cut off all crazy. 15 min goes by fast and my editing skills are not so good lol. First heres the other 2 garland banner things i made. Both were simple and cost about a dollar to make!!!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Love the garland on my stick thingies lol</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--o6oJeHvaoY/TVb3-Iu-NII/AAAAAAAABNg/IFaoOZ5bZp0/s1600/IMG_7837.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--o6oJeHvaoY/TVb3-Iu-NII/AAAAAAAABNg/IFaoOZ5bZp0/s320/IMG_7837.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vHqAay1u2ew/TVb4IPsclwI/AAAAAAAABNk/4RjyPW-XboU/s1600/IMG_7836.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vHqAay1u2ew/TVb4IPsclwI/AAAAAAAABNk/4RjyPW-XboU/s320/IMG_7836.JPG" width="320" /></a></div> For this one I just freehand cut 3 different size circles and sewed them together! Super easy :) this one is my fav i think.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oUL0KfN5ql4/TVb4Iuk7zoI/AAAAAAAABNo/VVZeoXPqqOk/s1600/IMG_7833.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oUL0KfN5ql4/TVb4Iuk7zoI/AAAAAAAABNo/VVZeoXPqqOk/s320/IMG_7833.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>This one is super kid friendly! Free hand cut the circles......thread a blunt embroidery needle with twinery bakers twine...... (you could punch holes in the circles to make it easier for kids to make) knot on either side of the stacks. easy easy :) it looks like valentines sandwiches :)<br />
I plan on making these for every holiday now!!!<br />
I dont know what the deal is with the video quality :( i must be doing something wrong cus when i look at them on my computer they look perfect. not grainy at all. ill figure it out eventually!!!!<br />
<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/zZiicVyaSCg" title="YouTube video player" width="500"></iframe>Bree mcconnellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03812670479375267106noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3284598458419766680.post-52834378437375515872011-02-11T19:28:00.000-06:002011-02-11T19:28:03.671-06:00<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/03fYV6uBjf0" title="YouTube video player" width="500"></iframe><br />
part one!!! Part two up tomorrow!!! Full size pics will be in tomorrows post. enjoy<br />
Create what makes you happy :)Bree mcconnellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03812670479375267106noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3284598458419766680.post-26477947924131402722011-02-10T18:26:00.001-06:002011-02-10T18:26:38.883-06:00Next video will be up tomorrow :( I ran out of time and daylight before work lol. Here's a sneak peak.....<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/02/10/2785.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/02/10/s_2785.jpg' border='0' width='400' height='400' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone<br />Bree mcconnellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03812670479375267106noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3284598458419766680.post-78402207483787451902011-02-09T00:48:00.000-06:002011-02-09T00:48:44.606-06:00valentines day craft tutorials day 12 quick cards......nothing crazy just stuff you can do cheap and easy. Both are kid friendly minus the sewing :)<br />
<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="345" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/bCVQyR4JOw4" title="YouTube video player" width="500"></iframe>Bree mcconnellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03812670479375267106noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3284598458419766680.post-35480878032239720302011-02-08T16:55:00.000-06:002011-02-08T16:55:03.441-06:00valentines day craft tutorials<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NZrPy1L7PE0/TVHIpoXAgHI/AAAAAAAABNY/zKrDRJkfoh0/s1600/val.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="204" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NZrPy1L7PE0/TVHIpoXAgHI/AAAAAAAABNY/zKrDRJkfoh0/s320/val.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>working on some quick tutorials and videos today. I hope to get the first video uploaded tonight!!! super fun and super quick ideas for the last min crafters ;) Most of these are kid friendly too. see u soon.<br />
Create what makes you happy!<br />
*BreeBree mcconnellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03812670479375267106noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3284598458419766680.post-36025644182662453722011-01-31T15:06:00.000-06:002011-01-31T15:06:32.905-06:00Sketchbook project recapOMG i cant believe havent blogged in almost a month :( its been crazy around here but next month will be better!!! Here are some of my <a href="http://www.arthousecoop.com/projects/sketchbookproject">sketch book project</a> pages. I didnt scan them all for some strange reason??? <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NZrPy1L7PE0/TUchbSWQiiI/AAAAAAAABM8/aSDMRhIOMqw/s1600/sbp2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="322" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NZrPy1L7PE0/TUchbSWQiiI/AAAAAAAABM8/aSDMRhIOMqw/s400/sbp2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NZrPy1L7PE0/TUchbRyzRTI/AAAAAAAABNE/xR2quzaPrrA/s1600/sbp3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NZrPy1L7PE0/TUchbRyzRTI/AAAAAAAABNE/xR2quzaPrrA/s400/sbp3.jpg" width="249" /></a></div>I have 2 other things to finish this week then hopefully life and art will be back to normal (fingers crossed) Oh ya before i forget i have been participating in soul restoration this month too. another reason for the lack of blogging. they opened registration for another round <a href="http://bravegirlsclub.com/soul-restoration-1-and-2">here</a>. I highly recommend this to any and everyone. i have forced some of my non art friends into taking it too. Its worth it. you owe it to yourself to be happy!!!!!<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NZrPy1L7PE0/TUcjQ91fVFI/AAAAAAAABNM/jB-dDe8xaZ0/s1600/soulrestcover.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="270" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NZrPy1L7PE0/TUcjQ91fVFI/AAAAAAAABNM/jB-dDe8xaZ0/s400/soulrestcover.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Create what makes you happy.......even when life is nutsBree mcconnellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03812670479375267106noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3284598458419766680.post-90869145560899655192011-01-06T18:13:00.002-06:002011-01-06T18:32:25.675-06:00Embroidery sampler<center><a href="http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/11/01/06/3332.jpg"><img border="0" height="250" src="http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/11/01/06/s_3332.jpg" style="margin: 5px;" width="250" /></a></center><br />
I figured this would be the easiest way to get out of my creative funk lol. Embroidery is fun and way easier then I thought!!!! I'm looking forward to doing this on some fabric mixed media pieces I'm dreaming up. Not much going on in the studio. My brain has been fried since weve moved. I'm trying to create through it. I have produced some big hot messes this week. How do you guys work through creative block???? I'm super curious ;) <br />
Create what makes u happy!!!!!<br />
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