Help please?
I've had several people ask me lately how to put paper on the background of a blog. I could have sworn I had a tutorial saved in my favorites folder, but I can't find it now. I know how to do it, but it's kind of hard to explain, so if you can point me (so I can point my friends) to a tutorial, I'd really appreciate it!
**Edited: I knew you guys would pull through for me! Thanks! Here are some great sites if you want to spruce up the look of your blog (It's making me want to redo mine too).
http://thecutestblogontheblock.com/secret.php?id=2
http://sjhblogdesign.blogspot.com/
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Catching Up
Geez, talk about being absent. I've been so occupied with this design contest that I haven't been a very good blogging friend. And for that I'm very sorry. The contest is now over. What a ride. It turns out there were 120 applicants (I said 104 before, I guess I counted wrong?) and I made it to the final round of 9. I thought it was a pretty big deal for a unknown designer. Unfortunately, the final 9 is where I'll stay :(. Of course I'm bummed to not be invited to join the team, but I'm trying VERY HARD to focus on the fact that I made it to the last round. That's something, right? Here's a picture of the final assignment, a collab I did with Funky Playground designer, Chere Kaye. A little bit of whimsy, a little bit of grunge. It was fun working with her.
So now that this contest is over I'm not sure what to do next. Keep trying to get into a store? (No more contests though for a while anyway. This has been way too emotionally draining.) Take a break and catch up on some scrapping? Focus on Piggies and Paws? Take on another babysitting child? Options...
Other news:
1. My full-time babysitting child quit. Totally unexpected with no notice. I had a hard time not taking it personally at first, but when I realized that it wasn't about me I felt better. It has freed up some time for me which I desperately needed because I've had Piggies and Paws orders piling up and no time to finish the work.
2. Jared started his second year of his Master's program today. He's very excited, and I am too. It's so hard to believe he graduates in 8 months. The past year has gone by so fast. Don't start congratulating us though, we've still got a few years to go as the talk of PhD programs have entered our lives. We really have no idea where we will be at this time next year. Or what we will be doing for that matter. He's going to apply for jobs too, and then we'll see.
3. We had a very fun vacation this month. It started with the Odd Family Reunion in Idaho. Then we went to Oak Harbor, WA to see my family for a few days. Then Jared dropped me off in Seattle where I met his mom, sister, and sister-in-law for an awesome girls' weekend. After that we spent a couple of days in the Tri-Cities, WA with his family, and then headed home. I have pictures to post soon.
4. I'm hooked on the Twilight books. I know. Seriously. I swore I would avoid them. I just don't have time right now. But we started reading on the drive home from Seattle, and I have been intrigued since. I'm trying very hard to limit my reading and force myself to get other things done. But now that I'm done with the design contest I have more time! (That is if I completely let the house go and don't fulfill my church and Piggies and Paws duties which have been staring at me, causing me to feel guilt for my procrastination).
Time to end this post to go edit pictures. I'll post again soon.
Week Three update
Assignment 3--had to rush it because I was out of town and had very limited computer time, but I must have pulled it off, because I'm moving on again!!!! I couldn't be more thrilled (and nervous!) right now. When the contest started there were 104 entries. It was cut to 50 the second week, 24 the third week, and 9 the fourth week. I am so honored to be competing with such talented artists. And in awe that I've made it this far. Thank you, thank you to my fans :).
A few people have asked me, so what does it mean if you win? Funky Playground Designs is a trendy digital scrapbooking site and they are hosting this contest in search for new designers to add to their store. They have said they do not know how many they will hire in the end, maybe one, maybe five. Right now they've narrowed it down to nine. "Winning" or being one of the selected designers means I will be offered an exclusive spot to sell in their store. A dream come true!
Funky Playground Designs Round 3
From 104 to 50 to 24... I made it to the next round! But I'm super scared because there are some BIG names and amazing talent. What a ride. Wish me luck :).
Assignment #2 is up
Here's the preview. Read more about it here.
Oh, and my slide shows are back! I switched to slide.com. Thanks, Janeal.
Funky Playground Designs
Round Two here I come! The cut was form 104 to 50. Yikes. Pretty tough competition. But I'm thrilled to try again this week. My friend Suzanne also made the first cut. Here is her cute kit (it's linked).
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