So I'm not a green freak or organic junkie, and I've never been accused of being a granola girl... but I do hail from the Pacific Northwest and think taking care of the world we've been given is pretty important. Today I let my kids help preserve the planet by painting... well, maybe not by just painting, but by painting with eco-green acrylic paints instead of the non-earth-friendly kind. I … [Read more...]
Today I'm leading a Think Tank call for The OpenSky Project to help educate suppliers and bloggers about how to take and present better images for products, websites, and blogs. I thought I'd share some of the tips I'll be covering and products I recommend to take your images to the next level... if you've got any specific questions, let me know and I'll see what I can do to answer … [Read more...]
When I started my photography challenge 233 days ago, I knew I wanted to focus on unlocking the lighting secrets of master photographers. I've discovered that lighting doesn't have to be a mystery... or break the bank. With the right knowledge and tools, anyone can master good (if not great) lighting. Read on to find out about the lighting kit deal I was able to negotiate for YOU. Here are some … [Read more...]
You have a chance to win $100 toward Street Grace charity and a FREE BOOK for yourself! We did it! Thanks for helping support Street Grace! I love giving back to YOU, my readers, and giving to worthy causes. So I came up with a way for everyone to win, win win! Here are the details... YOU WIN: With any purchase at my OpenSky store (yes, any purchase, even the $5 Coffee Break Dazzles), … [Read more...]
Urban farming is making a mark in homes across America thanks to seed packets in specially marked Triscuit boxes. It's part of Triscuit’s goal of helping Americans everywhere create their own home garden by placing plantable herb seed cards in four million boxes of Triscuit crackers. If you'll recall, a month or so ago, we planted our own vegetable garden along with some flowers and … [Read more...]
Seems like everyone has a blog these days. Add to that, all the creative people with Etsy shops and sellers on eBay, we all need amazing images. Whether it's for fun or profit, compelling pictures draw readers and shoppers in and encourage them to stay longer. Blurry, pixelated, overexposed, and just plain bad images can send people running for the hills (or at least clicking away from our … [Read more...]
Chances are that you're a visual learner, since you have an interest in photography, so I'll make this easy for you. There really are more than 5 compelling reasons to get a 50 mm lens for your camera, but I thought I'd keep it simple for today's illustration. Reason 1 - 5 That's right... reasons 1 - 5 are right there showing the amazing texture and detail that a 50 mm lens can capture. … [Read more...]
Some days I've got so many photo shoot ideas, I can't keep track of them all. Other days (like today) I struggle to come up with something interesting and start to get nervous as the clock ticks down toward midnight. I did what I frequently do when I'm stuck for ideas and I went searching for help, first in Ron's office. As I was asking him what I should shoot for today, I saw one of my custom … [Read more...]
I'm serious! Remember a few weeks ago when I introduced you to the latest revolution in notebooks, the RevolveR? We replaced our moleskins and fell in love with the duality of this amazing journal. YOUR INSPIRED IDEAS I had some of the best comments and ideas about how people would use this notebook to make their lives better. Here are some of my favorites... That is brilliant! I'm forever … [Read more...]
You read that right, flirting. Like almost everything else I do, I think we should turn flirting on its head. For those who are married, it's time to pull it out of your bag of tricks, dust it off, and put it to good use. Today's Husband Project challenge is to send a flirty text or email to your husband. You could also send an ecard, ichat, or any other modern form of communication. Or you … [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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