Creating a new version of you is easier than you think. I'm having my daughter create a new version of me as I write this. HOW DO YOU CREATE A NEW VERSION OF YOU? That's a great question. For years I've wanted to have a sketch version of me... a version that makes me smile when I see it in print or online. I wasn't sure if I should take a stab at it since I do enjoy sketching (not an expert … [Read more...]
I made an amazing discovery. I have no idea how I missed it for so long. Where have I been? I just discovered the magazine, Artful Blogging Magazine by Somerset Studios. I know Somerset's other magazines and was even featured in one of their mags for my first published book, "Real Women Scrap." So how in the world did I miss this new publication which apparently has been on bookshelves since … [Read more...]
Want to know how to prevent your creative skills from getting rusty... as an artist, photographer, writer, or any other creative endeavor? It's easy really. Just tell me what type of creative you are, and I'll tell you how to keep that skill from getting rusty. In alphabetical order... Artist: Pick up your tools of the trade every day and create something. Whether it's a pencil sketch or a … [Read more...]
Guest post by Alisa Whitley, one of the tasra365 challenge photographers. If you'd like to be a guest blogger or featured photographer on tasramar.com, leave a comment below. I’ve had a love of photography since I was eight years old but I didn’t start seriously learning the art until about ten years ago. Due to this thing called life, I let my photography fade into the background…(like … [Read more...]
THE WORLD NEEDS YOU Whether it's sharing your vision through photography, your voice through writing, or your experience through creating albums and scrapbooks, what you see, say, and express matters. You never know when something you create or express will be the very thing that another creative soul needs to see or hear at that very moment. PART OF YOUR WORLD Today I had one of those … [Read more...]
Even if you're not a fan of Gene Roddenberry's Star Trek, chances are the title of this post sounds at least vaguely familiar. It's the ominous warning from the Borg (who my husband would argue are the greatest villains ever created in the Star Trek universe). Somehow this three word phrase has made it into our common vernacular, so much so that well-known teacher and pastor Andy Stanley used … [Read more...]
McDonalds made the slogan famous and millions of people worldwide nodded their heads in agreement. "You're right, I do deserve a break." That's what we think at the end of a long week of work, or on a special holiday or even after other tasks, like preparing a big dinner, getting all the chores done, or staying on our diet for a month. Am I right? Have you ever uttered those words... or at least … [Read more...]
Tonight we decided to attend a special Christmas service. It was not your ordinary Christmas service, I'll tell you that. You can see from the images that it almost looks more like a concert. And as far as quality of sound and performance, it was amazing. From the acapella group of men who did a hilarious rendition of popular Christmas carols to the acoustic duet that stirred my heart, it … [Read more...]
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PUBLICATIONS Top 100 Wordpress Article: Stepping Into the Frame on PhotoFocus Featured Photographer on Darren Rowse's Digital Photography School Featured Writer on 5 Minutes for Mom for Photography and … [Read More...]
I am not a sales person and actually am trying to overcome a particular disdain for anything that smacks of overt selling. I do however like to talk and write about products, services, and people that I like and love. … [Read More...]
Welcome to the new home of Real Women Scrap - the book and blog that helps people get inspired to take back their time, find balance, liberate their creativity, and pursue their passions. My name is Tasra Dawson and I’m the woman behind … [Read More...]
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