The Digital Nature Shop on ETSY is now The Digital Stash: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheDigitalStash
I've been blogging for quite some time, but just recently changed the name of my blog to incorporate all aspects of My Mixed Media Life! Lots of creative-related posts: kittiscibellidesigns.blogspot.com
Sunday, November 2, 2014
Thursday, March 29, 2012
We've Moved!
Napoleon and I have moved our blog to our new website!! Come and visit! http://dogonmylapdesign.indiemade.com/blog
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Tuesday Video Tutorial: Starfish Greeting Card
Today's video tutorial will show you how to make a delicate, very colorful
greeting card with my Starfish Digital Stamp. It's a short, easy to
understand tutorial done in PhotoShop CS3, and even if you don't use
PS3, you might pick up a few tips or tricks, so take a peek! If you see a Sample Card in my Shop that you would like to view a tutorial of, just contact me and I will get right on it!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7b4Tqmb86rA context=C40e9858ADvjVQa1PpcFPJ8W3aF6dLW5eU0THxdfhWDepFfnPcjKM=
Here's the stamp/brush I used in the tutorial
And here's the finished greeting card designed in the tutorial
Next Tuesday's Video Tutorial: A surprise!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7b4Tqmb86rA context=C40e9858ADvjVQa1PpcFPJ8W3aF6dLW5eU0THxdfhWDepFfnPcjKM=
Here's the stamp/brush I used in the tutorial
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| http://www.etsy.com/listing/83729577/starfish-digital-stamp-for-invites |
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| http://www.etsy.com/listing/83729577/starfish-digital-stamp-for-invites |
Monday, March 26, 2012
Cairn or Inukshuk: Not Just a Pile of Stones
For years I’ve been fascinated with the rock piles called cairns.
There is an architectural beauty to the design of these singular piles,
with a large flat rock on the bottom, the smallest rock on top and many
rocks of varying sizes in between, seemingly defying gravity. I read
that cairns date all the way back to the 1500s with the Scottish and
Gaelic and were used as landmarks, monuments and tombstones.
Not too long ago, my mother and I took a trip to the Detroit Zoo. A rock sculpture stood at the front entrance to the penguin and polar bear exhibit. It reminded me of the “Michelin Man”, but made of rocks. I later found out it was a replica of an Inukshuk, from the Inuit (one of the Eskimo people) language and means: “likeness of a person”. The Inuit make these stone figures for different purposes: to show directions to travelers, to warn of impending danger, to mark a place of respect, or to act as helpers in the hunting of caribou.
I have been itching to build my own rock pile. I’ve been collecting rocks, easy to do….our soil is loaded with them! But, where to put my Inukshuk? Will it scare the dog? Will it scare the neighbors? Do we have Caribou on Cape Cod? Hmmmm….maybe I should start smaller. I’ve got some rocks from the beach, maybe I’ll start with a cairn.
Anyone out there ever built your own rock pile? Cairn or Inukshuk? I’d love to see a picture!
Not too long ago, my mother and I took a trip to the Detroit Zoo. A rock sculpture stood at the front entrance to the penguin and polar bear exhibit. It reminded me of the “Michelin Man”, but made of rocks. I later found out it was a replica of an Inukshuk, from the Inuit (one of the Eskimo people) language and means: “likeness of a person”. The Inuit make these stone figures for different purposes: to show directions to travelers, to warn of impending danger, to mark a place of respect, or to act as helpers in the hunting of caribou.
I have been itching to build my own rock pile. I’ve been collecting rocks, easy to do….our soil is loaded with them! But, where to put my Inukshuk? Will it scare the dog? Will it scare the neighbors? Do we have Caribou on Cape Cod? Hmmmm….maybe I should start smaller. I’ve got some rocks from the beach, maybe I’ll start with a cairn.
Anyone out there ever built your own rock pile? Cairn or Inukshuk? I’d love to see a picture!
The Detroit Zoo Inukshuk
My little cairn made of beach rocks
Below: I made a digital stamp of a cairn
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| http://www.etsy.com/listing/83860884/cairn-digital-stamp-for-collage |
Reprinted from my nature blog
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
SPRING EQUINOX SALE!
I really do love the changing of the seasons, so I guess I am fortunate to live in New England.....but, some years the winter seems to drag on FOREVER! Not this year, though. A few inches of snow and some really warm weather. Not sure how it will all pan out for the fauna and flora, but it was nice to see things coming up through the dirt in February.
We shall see what spring brings, but to celebrate the Equinox, I am having a 15% OFF EVERYTHING in my Shop through March 31st.....now's the time to pick out your favorites.....here's the link: http://www.etsy.com/shop/DOGonmylapDESIGN
Remember: Just type in SPRING15 in the coupon code section at check out...simple! Enjoy the weather!! :)
We shall see what spring brings, but to celebrate the Equinox, I am having a 15% OFF EVERYTHING in my Shop through March 31st.....now's the time to pick out your favorites.....here's the link: http://www.etsy.com/shop/DOGonmylapDESIGN
Remember: Just type in SPRING15 in the coupon code section at check out...simple! Enjoy the weather!! :)
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| http://www.etsy.com/listing/73455120/easter-digital-paper-pack-for-invites |
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Tuesday Video Tutorial - Sunflower Greeting Card
Today's video tutorial will show you how to make a beautiful, colorful greeting card with my Sunflower Digital Stamp. It's a short, easy to understand tutorial done in PhotoShop CS3, and even if you don't use PS3, you might pick up a few tips or tricks, so take a peek! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTMTN3zgZzM&feature=relmfu
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| Sunflower Digital Stamp used in Tutorial http://www.etsy.com/listing/80907963/sunflower-digital-stamp-for-cards |
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| Greeting Card created in Video Tutorial |
Next Tuesday's Video Tutorial: Starfish Greeting Card
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| http://www.etsy.com/listing/83729577/starfish-digital-stamp-for-invites |
Friday, March 16, 2012
It's Friday Follow!
I am following a variety of different people on Twitter, but today I'm focusing on a few that are specifically Nature-related.
@CraftingNature First, if you are a Nature artist and are looking for a venue to post an item for free or if you just love gorgeous Nature eye candy, then this site is for you! It's a photo gallery of the best of handmade crafts and art pieces that are: Nature-inspired, made from natural materials and/or link to nature craft DIY or other inspiring blog posts. Go and see! http://craftingnature.com/
@DroolingDogBake Next up: The Drooling Dog Bakery, where any dog can find super healthy, yummy treats. A sweet story: The owners dedicated themselves to providing their dog the best nutrition after their dog was diagnosed with cancer, to help extend his time and improve his quality of life. So, NO preservatives or chemicals and all recipes are certified by the Department of Agriculture. Also, custom orders can be made for dogs with special dietary needs! http://www.droolingdogbakery.com/
@dimdiart One of my fellow ETSIANS, has a gorgeous shop full of her beautifully rendered animal watercolors. She says animals and nature are the principal inspiration of her art. She paints domestic animals, wildlife, oceanic as well as custom portraits of your pet! http://www.etsy.com/shop/dimd
@NickChillPhoto Nick Chill's photography is breathtaking. Take a minute and go look at this website, please. His goal is to "bring the beauty of Nature to everyone and help raise the compassion for the care of our world." What a fantastic goal! http://www.nickchillphotography.com/
@CraftingNature First, if you are a Nature artist and are looking for a venue to post an item for free or if you just love gorgeous Nature eye candy, then this site is for you! It's a photo gallery of the best of handmade crafts and art pieces that are: Nature-inspired, made from natural materials and/or link to nature craft DIY or other inspiring blog posts. Go and see! http://craftingnature.com/
@DroolingDogBake Next up: The Drooling Dog Bakery, where any dog can find super healthy, yummy treats. A sweet story: The owners dedicated themselves to providing their dog the best nutrition after their dog was diagnosed with cancer, to help extend his time and improve his quality of life. So, NO preservatives or chemicals and all recipes are certified by the Department of Agriculture. Also, custom orders can be made for dogs with special dietary needs! http://www.droolingdogbakery.com/
@dimdiart One of my fellow ETSIANS, has a gorgeous shop full of her beautifully rendered animal watercolors. She says animals and nature are the principal inspiration of her art. She paints domestic animals, wildlife, oceanic as well as custom portraits of your pet! http://www.etsy.com/shop/dimd
@NickChillPhoto Nick Chill's photography is breathtaking. Take a minute and go look at this website, please. His goal is to "bring the beauty of Nature to everyone and help raise the compassion for the care of our world." What a fantastic goal! http://www.nickchillphotography.com/
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