Pretty Peony Blog
I was having problems using the Polygonal Lasso Tool with the Wacom Bamboo pen. Initially I thought it was because the pen tip was wearing out. I switched it (in the photo, the one on the right is the old one), but it's still not working correctly. I'm starting to think it's the tablet and... Continue Reading →
Yesterday, the haze moved in. It was peaceful and beautiful, yet in a way it made 9-11 even more melancholy. This morning we were sprinkled with a dusting of snow.
Last week I purchased two Project Life kits from Micheal's. I'm planning on using them for my girls' individual binders. The left one is the 5th and Frolic Edition and the right one is the Maggie Holmes Edition. The cards are so pretty. I have a total of 4 Project Life Editions now: Amber Edition,... Continue Reading →
I was nominated for the Liebster Award by Annabelle from The Parisian Ballad. Thank you, Annabelle! This is my first ever award so I'm nervous. I believe there are rules and from my research, the rules don't all align, so I guess it really doesn't matter what the rules are as long as it's close... Continue Reading →
Castlewood Canyon State Park Photos taken with iPhone 5s. Black and white photo edited in Photoshop CS6.
Created this layout for my This Is Me binder. This Is Me was a class I took a couple of years ago at Studio Calico. Basically, the instructor provided prompts and scrapbooking ideas to get you inspired. The title (This Is Me) is however you want to translate it but the scrapping/documenting must have everything... Continue Reading →
At the desk sketching. Teddy Kylie's first day of school. Aspen damaged by the hail storms. Crafting supplies from a swap. The 3rd book of the Lightbringer series!!!! Now I just need the author's autograph.
There was this really cute kit called Hopscotch by Mye De Leon at Mscraps for $1 a couple of days ago. I bought it and created this layout with my 7-year-old playing hopscotch. Products used:
In the past I've posted about laab before but it's one of my favorite asian dishes so I thought I'd take new photos and share my process a little differently. Laab is a spicy chicken, beef, pork, or fish dish usually eaten with lettuce and/or rice. The main spices used to create the flavor are:... Continue Reading →
I've always wanted to draw and paint on the pages of an old or unused book so I went to the thrift store yesterday and found one. I also found a few books that I don't plan to draw or paint in. Stories For The Heart will be the unfortunate...or fortunate book, depending on how... Continue Reading →
From My Corner of the Universe 