tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28475393364376821492024-03-13T12:05:46.205-07:00Slusareva8Slusareva8 Photography, digital photography school online, photography schools online, photography school online, photography schools, online digital photography school, online digital photography classes, stock photos, executive portrait photography, photo and digital, contemporary wedding photographer, photography classes online, web photographic, online digital photography class, online school of photography,Visit Batang Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00782625186727159415noreply@blogger.comBlogger450125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2847539336437682149.post-42668825274116651492016-03-18T00:00:00.000-07:002016-03-20T11:08:39.308-07:00lifetime membership to online classes GIVEAWAY!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigenQ_Z22sIiyfhpATJPUapkNrSPBB1k1A64RWIZHSS6czeqciF9Yt7TQJtVDKeEov4MFLAoWgQgUcqJYzDJfsImGk0mgYbKZ2gCwvkft5nFAd4G6bBW9V1j0IvZB4P0a2aybYsKfPvff-/s1600/classes.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ok you guys! For my last giveaway I've got something fun! I am giving away a lifetime membership to my online classes to <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;">THREE people</span>. This includes access to current classes and ALL future classes!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">To enter:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Leave me a comment</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Let me know something creative and new you are interested in learning!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I will announce the 3 winners at the bottom of this post on Saturday, March 19th.</span></div>Visit Batang Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00782625186727159415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2847539336437682149.post-38796113187166216542016-03-17T00:00:00.000-07:002016-03-20T11:08:39.320-07:00art supply GIVEAWAY!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZb1HRi-gw40GPc88BJrMHegQAK-lKJ2PXTZbD4JQ3W3ynexQQRbBkv6-y9wswv7fx8xBjL1GhuZvbRz_1jTQo8UnlLSRi0xuweFEy3WKa2bSRydZsh6T7LbH2JMIsufZLVYyJj6m69373/s1600/supplies.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">For today's giveaway I've got a $100 Dick Blick Gift card for one lucky winner! Leave me a comment- tell me your favorite art supply! I will announce the winner at the bottom of this post on Friday, March 18th.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-j-qy0VegX4nWvQLrngO85DcHHwH-YZ5bcAim6CbEA-DxRIiK2_pPAkfl4vORflwYo76rrm_050BtQJ3Px2G_2O-wapEdAPwAksj5Jnkh4uN0PyqsdPSvi2Vr2xyAlOj5Bj8zBvJ7L54U/s1600/gift+card.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Droid Sans'; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium; line-height: 18px;"><b>*****************</b></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium; line-height: 18px;"><b>UPDATE WITH WINNER*********************</b></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">email me at alisaburke@gmail.com</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhljWrLuIlCu7nWOexJ_45a4zWyrtfAmauEAbuq0LriD53PtigBgptI0mN20col2BcRlOcmCQEAsRB3ZPQsdczZmrDjwrsE8JqtuKeOq2F9pOFB3wthU2AIGU3GrNwEd-ANpwVRZFwBO8Ih/s1600/Picture+7.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="70" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhljWrLuIlCu7nWOexJ_45a4zWyrtfAmauEAbuq0LriD53PtigBgptI0mN20col2BcRlOcmCQEAsRB3ZPQsdczZmrDjwrsE8JqtuKeOq2F9pOFB3wthU2AIGU3GrNwEd-ANpwVRZFwBO8Ih/s640/Picture+7.png" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"></span></div>Visit Batang Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00782625186727159415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2847539336437682149.post-5656620679428940132016-03-16T00:00:00.000-07:002016-03-20T11:08:39.333-07:00art print GIVEAWAY!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwBzdvlIlU_1eXk7IOTIUmwxT-H9HtVC8XNe8DbzwyjUJGdMIMlWvQe0cuTxCiFu0i2u46bMXZN758jqHOVNCouYPuUxnWob-4z5HJXFirmOUCF9fKUNj-P5sXKXAMQ8IQ6_rmSpAuXzir/s1600/collaboration+prints2.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Ok you guys today I am giving 3 people a set of art prints that include <a href="http://www.shopalisaburke.com/collections/art-prints" target="_blank">5 different collaborations</a> by my husband Andy and I. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">In addition, Andy and I are also giving away a custom portrait. One person will win a custom portrait (subject matter is up to them) made by Andy and I.</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6ZHgGefV0K_BSyA9ftoseHpBzbY4s0c6jzMIfkBekeBXeYggfl790KionLAEzgMj8-G_sAB0w2SorSXr1EhbBgRC94o0CLqqeEdcSyJ8nSlPBDaAxbZkDfipuwXC0ZOdRoPMRp045Sy9P/s1600/prints+for+shop.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">To enter leave a comment below.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Tell me one thing that you are grateful for today!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;">I will randomly draw a winner and announce them<u> at the bottom of this post</u> on Thursday, March 17th.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large; line-height: 18px;"><b>*****************</b></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large; line-height: 18px;"><b>UPDATE WITH WINNERS*********************</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b> </b></span>email me at alisaburke@gmail.com</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><u>Winners of the sets of prints:</u></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYiSKZX-qD58B8qlskhGTOrZgKFwlcIAaph8asyKYFl8sNjqC3pLZR9FlRT8pB1WayKStTRHTyXg-KP1ppVIAlStMlZIU1spS-92Vo0Vxtcv0Kff3J6yJPT5tVm8JXGj5FmeQhtCTxSFPf/s1600/Picture+2.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="92" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYiSKZX-qD58B8qlskhGTOrZgKFwlcIAaph8asyKYFl8sNjqC3pLZR9FlRT8pB1WayKStTRHTyXg-KP1ppVIAlStMlZIU1spS-92Vo0Vxtcv0Kff3J6yJPT5tVm8JXGj5FmeQhtCTxSFPf/s640/Picture+2.png" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS5hx9nrvV4IJchtuoI4q-Vp-Kz2fV2aKxHzwhjNzletqEvuVLyKfl1OsP1ctkpy1Xu9nViOgyi10xHPBxrOdGoNIzzupkKKZitBA2z3Qe2CA5t0Nc0uWqPL6p139G1EFpauwGoRvBeExH/s1600/Picture+5.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="86" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS5hx9nrvV4IJchtuoI4q-Vp-Kz2fV2aKxHzwhjNzletqEvuVLyKfl1OsP1ctkpy1Xu9nViOgyi10xHPBxrOdGoNIzzupkKKZitBA2z3Qe2CA5t0Nc0uWqPL6p139G1EFpauwGoRvBeExH/s640/Picture+5.png" width="640" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpsFdfR7MXNN-kULL1sOnaovVCSWnsHOj5QHy5zLy36LD2To_OJWQzqOM1evm7fuFPcb9_FdE7SN4wdupbwoFxPbzjSAryKYt79VhduLipD0QCSzwLN2ZcgBVY8qnoElcsRbX62KFhz5Yi/s1600/Picture+3.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="68" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpsFdfR7MXNN-kULL1sOnaovVCSWnsHOj5QHy5zLy36LD2To_OJWQzqOM1evm7fuFPcb9_FdE7SN4wdupbwoFxPbzjSAryKYt79VhduLipD0QCSzwLN2ZcgBVY8qnoElcsRbX62KFhz5Yi/s640/Picture+3.png" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS5hx9nrvV4IJchtuoI4q-Vp-Kz2fV2aKxHzwhjNzletqEvuVLyKfl1OsP1ctkpy1Xu9nViOgyi10xHPBxrOdGoNIzzupkKKZitBA2z3Qe2CA5t0Nc0uWqPL6p139G1EFpauwGoRvBeExH/s1600/Picture+5.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="86" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS5hx9nrvV4IJchtuoI4q-Vp-Kz2fV2aKxHzwhjNzletqEvuVLyKfl1OsP1ctkpy1Xu9nViOgyi10xHPBxrOdGoNIzzupkKKZitBA2z3Qe2CA5t0Nc0uWqPL6p139G1EFpauwGoRvBeExH/s640/Picture+5.png" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><u>Winner of the custom portrait:</u></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><u><br /></u></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb0MFJJIn0YI1sHhpsjpRVOzyTyXBraGeVWMVieENcuyaYED1RsU9bUQZQzEO4gDnXrF_Alxxd-EHPn-mS-NaT3mmkz8_aHDlNpf4xyJz0S4YZ8fVJL5610UKiwhzXI5sOHxgKZle6sqa5/s1600/Picture+4.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="64" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb0MFJJIn0YI1sHhpsjpRVOzyTyXBraGeVWMVieENcuyaYED1RsU9bUQZQzEO4gDnXrF_Alxxd-EHPn-mS-NaT3mmkz8_aHDlNpf4xyJz0S4YZ8fVJL5610UKiwhzXI5sOHxgKZle6sqa5/s640/Picture+4.png" width="640" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><u><br /></u></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><u><br /></u></span>Visit Batang Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00782625186727159415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2847539336437682149.post-90916260365845698572016-03-15T00:00:00.000-07:002016-03-20T11:08:39.376-07:00photography GIVEAWAY!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZSQnMpDhg4NxovXPZfDqRKoFjWo39c0JJTsA8-Kep1GfzGghHJsMo7Zn3WKLeRAvDuElX75trWnfH9o98wbheno85ioKP-Y9-heKzN29AYCE9IPRjnxZyFsSW_sUr8WTXEOQqScJOzh4Z/s1600/into+the+water.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Photography is a HUGE part of my life: it the way that I find and document inspiration, it is the way that I capture memories, it how I share inspiration and it the #1 way that I have built my creative business. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6K734VqmO2IZxt1EOjwqhjBipQ5OwrKI3HokRlF1HWWQIjXkinwQAEakatd_Pyq6l6LumHQcJrVMYRdgZG5tJlNBGJjYQwG5pJeNkGLK-7G8mDbtPggzfTEFyB0y-axfgHcgeKLphlY0n/s1600/gear.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Over the years, p</span><span style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">hotography has completely changed my creative routine. I don't go anywhere without some kind of camera because I know there will always be something that catches my eye and NEEDS to be captured. I keep thousands of photos on hand to use when I am looking for inspiration with color, shapes, texture, pattern and more! </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Today I am giving away a $100 gift card from my favorite place to shop for all of my photography gear (no this post is not sponsored) <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/" target="_blank">B & H Photo</a>!</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1qstqZYzoSvZEjWqmpJTCnc7cF9HIQkGnzsethfqXtDtfy5uPAX9GSbOUX2fUAiYCs9DofZFuXn8myrfMU1G0T444YQzk7XMGcPJifItGlKG4RZqJUDL9GX959XsaTYH27vOtw1NBITm3/s1600/gift+card.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Leave me a comment below.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Tell me your favorite things to take photos of.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I will randomly draw a winner and announce them<u> at the bottom of this post</u> on Wednesday, March 16th.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: red; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">*********************************************************************UPDATE WITH WINNER:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="92" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjekEI13ds0EiOkpQndOTpyqPiUHPJDqSbH1Z97DPIOELRhimfYNPgxOFwHsXy_KoaqwLqeeo9zLErXbyj14eX4ohO1hUFrCxnE30fZ0TmsT5RlWxYeLaR5PUX2i84zowcYa0oE5KsQ8FHS/s640/Screen+Shot+2016-03-16+at+8.17.56+AM.png" width="640" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: red; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">email me at alisaburke@gmail.com and will get the gift card to you!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br />Visit Batang Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00782625186727159415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2847539336437682149.post-5709056114630256782016-03-14T00:00:00.000-07:002016-03-20T11:08:39.391-07:00lets celebrate with a SALE and giveaways!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL4Stx74UhLLrKhI3xvdi3EX-nNs77jD504OhNfIei16EYYRp1krKtetT0LYZIZtXZzU5M8MEyYzn7aXs2yjwh05rcFdpHEbGUjG6eLaYPXHWG-HG-ZmqKtsjHcIs3gzYuSiKNbJY8TYWv/s1600/celebrate+copy.jpg" /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Today is my birthday, hello 41! And for the last few years t's been a good excuse to have a celebration here on the blog. </span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Every day this week I've got a giveaway happening- I'll be giving away some fun stuff so check in each morning for a chance to win! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Today I am kicking things off with a sale on all of <a href="http://www.shopalisaburke.com/collections/online-classes" target="_blank">my online classes</a> and they are marked WAYYY down all week long until Sunday, March 20th.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFmNL4valEVsCyXA2HDllAOHNp1NE_SloX1tZ53c7NcaGbtuMdv3m7ldiOzxpI7DN2wgbfHx8FoggZYB36wJ8YylR31b3LzTzu6YNgpMBRvlxu6598nM3ewYJNKLEaIEgoTGxLsSvaGAj6/s1600/color+copy.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyX9E9zzin6MgQy89cE_99g0Bt-95gIt0sMhz0Fx7klvkGqlqcZ7NYWCYhQ3f2kws0BUl-QHnn8t175vIgqe3Hu3GfXF_sM1INwLCkp1x9KKsFH-6SaSQIvB1fRwvXeNh4LxKE1pL_hGAu/s1600/prices.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghYkisrW2FlC14Jj7XPWB7LTSRUAGVGAtAVN5ueDGlVmDF_Ao75ncmArMYkFT6L3Po16WBj_B0yc9iDROGd2PdPXt1g4yqSeqJ26oMWtTzmDP-FkxUtqjs4REVp3KKs2XToUUrPniHH9nT/s1600/birthday.jpg" /></div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You can view all of my online classes <a href="http://www.shopalisaburke.com/collections/online-classes" target="_blank">HERE</a></span>Visit Batang Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00782625186727159415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2847539336437682149.post-15390939648601258822016-03-11T00:00:00.000-08:002016-03-20T11:08:39.434-07:00happy weekend!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixnXTBZiOD6CRY9LkG7TQer4IBEE1NDGfCZnDajpCQF_9iQ7vcbjXs9fcmZj_PbKsOABkaRLjicDUlZiGLJdZBXPRS4VtBqmypxbP3JR86gAq_KCpAKxVEavv-vR4YCztulPorCBEG3roL/s1600/magic.jpg" /></div><br />Visit Batang Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00782625186727159415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2847539336437682149.post-52911494459511165602016-03-10T00:00:00.000-08:002016-03-20T11:08:39.452-07:00my favorite ways to cope with fear and anxiety<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgksK-9PuR1rhVeigs65b-6yAzAqDBnx7iTwMhxrRmo3qb9nBPIHEpWrfNcEj6B01YO4lCxRTDZPZXaJCv-vgOhA2ULUBqEjLU3HQ60cu0qix9e6lyZYHGRhG27mg-UM3ryBAaCXIwXql76/s1600/be+fearless.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; widows: 1;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Back in January I got personal and shared a little bit about my struggles with anxiety. Since then I have received so much positive feedback from many of you and I've also received lots of questions about how I cope with my anxiety (medication free). While I am no expert and fear will always be a big part of my life I thought I would at least share a few of the things that have gotten me this far in my journey.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">First I have to say that for those of you who struggle daily to overcome fear and anxiety, I want to let you know that it is SO possible to move forward through it all. I am here to tell you that pushing through fear has been the story of my life and thankfully that push has enabled me to be an artist, get married, become a mom, travel and do all kinds of things that a younger me would have been terrified of.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1. Feeling the fear and do it any way has been the #1 way that I battle anxiety. I know the minute I feel fear or anxiety, I have to move forward and conquer that fear. It is the only way that I know how to take my power and sanity back!</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2. I am surrounded by people who encourage me, let me vent and be crazy but then they make me keep moving. I desperately need people in my life that help keep me on the fearless path.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">3. My faith is something that I desperately need in order to keep my head on straight. When in doubt, fearful or anxious I pray...ALOT! </span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">4. Exercise is also a requirement for me. There is something about physical activity, walking, hiking, fresh air that make me feel powerful, strong and confident especially when I am in the midst of challenging times. </span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">5. Having something that I am passionate and confident about has also helped me conquer anxiety. My art and creative business is something I have never felt anxious about and I think it is because I am so grounded in my love and passion for making art. Art has been the constant in my life and it has been the thing that inspires joy, hope and confidence- all emotions that come in handy when you need to battle fear! </span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Ok there you have it! The ways that I battle fear and anxiety. Keep in mind that what works for one person may not work for another. But becoming aware of your own methods to cope is truly the first step in taking your power back! </span>Visit Batang Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00782625186727159415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2847539336437682149.post-32612004282509895212016-03-08T00:00:00.000-08:002016-03-20T11:08:39.495-07:00a collaboration<br /><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBYRUEnc2AWhmxSZpSydaEh1s6PwRaQMNn7l44ug529iV9NWdicfc5DDCUWwj23lnnfbnT836OaDT79y3W6EnpbgFuloay623TaYYTor9tnyVLEWiGoWrbgm7iXAIhN0SmrR01NOTT-6Np/s1600/collaboration2.jpg" /><br /><h1 data-reactid=".1.1.0.0.2.1.0.0" style="border: 0px; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span data-reactid=".1.1.0.0.2.1.0.0.1" style="border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span data-reactid=".1.1.0.0.2.1.0.0.1.0" style="border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Up until 4 years ago my husband Andy and I (while happily married) had very separate lives- we had our own friends, our own hobbies and interests and our own identities. We would say goodbye in the morning and head off on our separate ways for the rest of the day, sometimes only spending time together on the weekends. For many years this worked for our marriage but these days we spend all day, every day together! We run a business together, co-parent together, homeschool together...and while we still love our alone time and still have our own identities and interests, we are around each other all the time. And let me tell you...this lifestyle is NOT FOR THE FAINT OF HEART! It can be challenging, annoying and down right humbling! The transition into this set up has taken us a few difficult years to get used to. There are days when I am convinced that our marriage would be way easier if we only saw each other on the evenings and weekends but those moments are fleeting.</span><br data-reactid=".1.1.0.0.2.1.0.0.1.$newline1/=10" /><br data-reactid=".1.1.0.0.2.1.0.0.1.$newline3/=10" /><span data-reactid=".1.1.0.0.2.1.0.0.1.3" style="border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">It is when we sit down and collaborate on creative projects together that I am reminded just what a gift it is to have someone that you love by your side. And while we struggle, we disagree, we are weary some days, there is magic when we put our heads and our hearts together.</span></span></span></h1><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="360" mozallowfullscreen="" src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/157933096" webkitallowfullscreen="" width="640"></iframe><br /><a href="https://vimeo.com/157933096">andy draw</a> from <a href="https://vimeo.com/user3021576">Alisa Burke</a> on <a href="https://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.<br /><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This print is now available over in the shop <a href="http://www.shopalisaburke.com/collections/art-prints/products/flower-shirt" target="_blank">HERE</a></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBF63kBq0mBVaa39sKKPMeLL4lx1zQ6wafj3vo8IxQzskSKMXeS1e4MKIuvDgUQPWfYjPp1TICWJGX9GnifElOB_9m7tNbxjXr99VZiv4OM1cMZn2xw3sh0ZPz1kJYpenpF63_jubYewhV/s1600/andy+draw+details.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil5qRYsews1jJ2XW8r0NMgSYONOpXegKLCO8BrAfqHp8EuoMKBFbF_GLRiucdfFGgj9lPBaaB4V6UG5-DFTEHiVE_c_fgC1qEvOl3TTXiyBbIU6DLb7krI9OWWkvwNIW-r3pLReYraie2J/s1600/collab.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoxjC2E-1NYCkHWeMrJhhsdlhvep9eI16LQLK-Bfij6d_5jAFZE5-tfMWaWxdpwmYb91xhReH22JkdLl_l3Hdjps7a3GCuGh0eQXUTUHEHWd_XRpwvn5zLGOmU-VfsL2p9DIMIau27PKlC/s1600/andy+details.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg27e1YoKi8-m7KgI2tXxUVU6WfeEDWXXHPlBBNx5ekpeqognZr1Kx4NhJZMRDmsCUxae1Nto4hGvoBmEKz7zlNpaZ1IB6rzWdsx6gwhM2dfQLdrdW13exTA2rNhLe0GHf_52l_ILKVeidw/s1600/time+for+color.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-UonKzA5r_oF7mNsVxl8-C867xF-O5VTC9I0hZJH4M60eQ5j2cPyylgYnn498dM-GS2xNo_-4crAqrsDhIWOTWUGE0kqFw63-DrQjs7ANW9oSUULep4sZeShBh_s_Os13cj_pZVNO_Pdg/s1600/color.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQI8x-oVNK_A9KWUcIKNBwySsMLWXc5tfYZfLNf-Kmn_vrKegpkktSpeP8KEVD1023Svf4JOtTGNjMqP77iovJuSUxo3PZhtSVLbePDSuNwiH4i4rqnxzi-HR0oQnB5alvHmw1vb3piD4d/s1600/blue.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJLeHZzgmZwWvh6MzuyhxgzwQj6lnfCmTKVYj-Y4_GtFg9EJe6Aiwbl-hgC2naqMtOvyVp6eOlgCeI-XbMga5wRjaeuGAdHQMP_uMIdgbU9h7QvmN3o5utRpez8SN4X5Zh9ioV17io09tS/s1600/blue+water.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu0qFBpX9WhdB6btnHJhg4u-coxHO6HeCv8vVZ1y5cyfmCrBgB39D7K2DM5e2GqI4EYTMEyMlKFkkTTkqui70qkzNpfSURPMWTUfq1m3qBoPRa7apFPLiCxixHeTTdrkDRkJZbpMLUSyLo/s1600/paint.jpg" /></div><br />Visit Batang Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00782625186727159415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2847539336437682149.post-61032652351778639472016-03-07T00:00:00.000-08:002016-03-20T11:08:39.508-07:00new online class and a GIVEAWAY!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-eg8RE61FhlRYMT_lDr10AFB7a1JYhBQBt3tezDluBvTO5iiaRAJNA6IyVNGD3pvuql0c36xYongkm3qL6ndbvOWnxk5NEBqWvUc8h-wG6a0n-BPE4D6N2fR_muMGZYJ6CwOotQkCALXo/s1600/portrait+play+copy.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">My next online class <a href="http://www.shopalisaburke.com/collections/online-classes/products/portrait-play" target="_blank">Portrait Play</a> goes live today, Monday, March 7th! </span></div><div class="p1" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #020101; line-height: normal;"><span class="s1" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="p1" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #020101; line-height: normal;"><span class="s1" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I am teaming up with my talented husband Andy to share our favorite tools, tips and tricks to create portraits. From detailed and life like to whimsical, abstract and expressive, we will demonstrate a variety simple techniques to create a portrait. </span></span></div><div class="p1" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #020101; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="p1" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #020101; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This class is what I like to call a "micro class" it is structured into 1 LARGE lesson.</span></div><div class="p1" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #020101; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="p1" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #020101;">Register for the $15 class <a href="http://www.shopalisaburke.com/collections/online-classes/products/portrait-play" target="_blank">HERE</a></span></span></div><div class="p1" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="p1" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">Or register for the Bundle of Winter/Spring Micro Classes </span><a href="http://www.shopalisaburke.com/collections/online-classes/products/fall-winter-2015-season-pass" style="color: #12ccac; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">HERE</a><span style="background-color: white;"> for $50</span></span></div><div class="p1" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu9XSYVeh_N86L197ybqMfN-q953GdgkZjAfb4sUA69BWC6UaPRyNyKumgjYLL7ttnHUder6hrF0b88SJ0xnmnABcbtPUq325VcUmFCiP-Xuufbvjqg_UtjuENxXJ8MZRIIBVqtVnU6zBr/s1600/andy+draw.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNQrjGosTTxdjT3kc7xkOP7ZXKCU5wrB7XgcnObWdTJ80SyazT7gsLVMO1-Ia-DwZ0KK03Zq1t7rQgN-XlAieNHbO3g-pwRSEBSQMBsFnWGRCv9LD4bEx-CM0gwGQZNO9T4tE1ZmMZQFDI/s1600/art+journal.jpg" /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; clear: both; color: black; font-family: -webkit-standard; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0px; orphans: auto; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; clear: both; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0px; orphans: auto; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Today I also giving away 10 free spots in this class!</span></div><div class="separator" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; clear: both; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0px; orphans: auto; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; clear: both; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0px; orphans: auto; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Leave me a comment</span></div><div class="separator" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; clear: both; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0px; orphans: auto; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; clear: both; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0px; orphans: auto; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Tell me what person in your life inspires you the most</span></div><div class="separator" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; clear: both; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0px; orphans: auto; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; clear: both; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0px; orphans: auto; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; widows: 1;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I will randomly select 10 winners and announce them at the bottom of this post tomorrow (Tuesday, March 8th)</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; clear: both; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0px; orphans: auto; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; widows: 1;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; widows: 1;"><span style="color: red; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; widows: 1;"><span style="color: red; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">*****UPDATE WITH WINNERS*********</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; widows: 1;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">email me at alisaburke@gmail.com and I will get you access to class!</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; clear: both; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0px; orphans: auto; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; widows: 1;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" height="68" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv7HslUIFAIimAf-Vj6yTEr5mMyUqdwLo-_qNKfHnK-ImYmjSEtHpDtx2sTdw4MHHCGJ-I4BwuSvhqGj5LzvsJ_RFEv03Eo-QY0XazzVjPXjSFLseJdk6aro1HGOErEjtt52O0gAVBQpzf/s320/Screen+Shot+2016-03-08+at+7.24.00+PM.png" width="320" /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6Nrv1RhaXMzhoLhPqEjaBK9uag4oSRTPpD4vjVvk9uVqsKnTPnxhGXKrX2e1zO_w6KHvZFqQm9PKBwwlW2CC-hKEi5qm1skz1TvQ6Og49RkPT24Peka5GvT2tt-x-muEOFC_IeadQsETi/s1600/Screen+Shot+2016-03-08+at+7.24.05+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="81" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6Nrv1RhaXMzhoLhPqEjaBK9uag4oSRTPpD4vjVvk9uVqsKnTPnxhGXKrX2e1zO_w6KHvZFqQm9PKBwwlW2CC-hKEi5qm1skz1TvQ6Og49RkPT24Peka5GvT2tt-x-muEOFC_IeadQsETi/s640/Screen+Shot+2016-03-08+at+7.24.05+PM.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifvbK6Q8l_E2hOK3kdzxHyludFj0dpgxJdNf3tbsc6KZZe3Nyaik2TZnFeBNFN01HnwS2Iesbw8ZzG4JuJyHEMDumjsMCa9g4IahYOZyAy_kQSVZ5pVXtgZzIV3uEDzvu-VSaOKCpy1AwG/s1600/Screen+Shot+2016-03-08+at+7.24.10+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="84" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifvbK6Q8l_E2hOK3kdzxHyludFj0dpgxJdNf3tbsc6KZZe3Nyaik2TZnFeBNFN01HnwS2Iesbw8ZzG4JuJyHEMDumjsMCa9g4IahYOZyAy_kQSVZ5pVXtgZzIV3uEDzvu-VSaOKCpy1AwG/s640/Screen+Shot+2016-03-08+at+7.24.10+PM.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ1ZYG2WG5_Jbb6RkCS6Atm5CfIGc_bG4yvgFa5eNgcisiMS9JU99qQ5fS064EJ51MhA_F-kR4HKadK6dEuJNGwN5jBlEUj_2vPR_trh1CJX6oOkz3oCksE4VgU0BaOopdHfXDY3o0kU4h/s1600/Screen+Shot+2016-03-08+at+7.24.28+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="130" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ1ZYG2WG5_Jbb6RkCS6Atm5CfIGc_bG4yvgFa5eNgcisiMS9JU99qQ5fS064EJ51MhA_F-kR4HKadK6dEuJNGwN5jBlEUj_2vPR_trh1CJX6oOkz3oCksE4VgU0BaOopdHfXDY3o0kU4h/s640/Screen+Shot+2016-03-08+at+7.24.28+PM.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOs5MRe6OhdMLpd0T3yFESXE2SA_lLluHRdimSFabXA3TrOVTEmVFogH3rjE0ptk_2DzeqrYfxw0r6iKuxsQr0rXaljQ6-ZgBpz8kaJJLHNHdNt7gpjUah6zmosJm366_sdPtDgYnt45BZ/s1600/Screen+Shot+2016-03-08+at+7.24.35+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="94" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOs5MRe6OhdMLpd0T3yFESXE2SA_lLluHRdimSFabXA3TrOVTEmVFogH3rjE0ptk_2DzeqrYfxw0r6iKuxsQr0rXaljQ6-ZgBpz8kaJJLHNHdNt7gpjUah6zmosJm366_sdPtDgYnt45BZ/s640/Screen+Shot+2016-03-08+at+7.24.35+PM.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM-i6DPFfzuEv4BxgLNS7OmwpYdS9DJK0uRhMAiWJjrWe0jiF_4VYELv11p6X2u71bQNepNUirjbtscblCrg1dlyg59U9BHrO8FQa7VRkeX-pVspvdPOIWILxL4XwL8ne8UtABNrJddVlB/s1600/Screen+Shot+2016-03-08+at+7.24.44+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="128" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM-i6DPFfzuEv4BxgLNS7OmwpYdS9DJK0uRhMAiWJjrWe0jiF_4VYELv11p6X2u71bQNepNUirjbtscblCrg1dlyg59U9BHrO8FQa7VRkeX-pVspvdPOIWILxL4XwL8ne8UtABNrJddVlB/s640/Screen+Shot+2016-03-08+at+7.24.44+PM.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZALHAPUTzmGDaRrXmejZx9J2OHgr4cwmkmOXzy4PjvIyt0wcgRitzAauZuZdN3z4QDR8u-4ISWy3uhTqzkuTwpNyNWHsCdktRWNo1IMRB53CT3kMs3nV3qU5OqSTfxFo9HOghtYIGuGjE/s1600/Screen+Shot+2016-03-08+at+7.24.51+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="84" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZALHAPUTzmGDaRrXmejZx9J2OHgr4cwmkmOXzy4PjvIyt0wcgRitzAauZuZdN3z4QDR8u-4ISWy3uhTqzkuTwpNyNWHsCdktRWNo1IMRB53CT3kMs3nV3qU5OqSTfxFo9HOghtYIGuGjE/s640/Screen+Shot+2016-03-08+at+7.24.51+PM.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimf3uLYegCQZnNtEUmKuQd4qY4lXOjIMNi0E7QZPlenYNqwCuMK01Rjy90sqwdfq4QGfZIrLyREeC9xCUhrW5fV4YKtuWTW0NfCgeS0s8WJmnLPZhKOmu90NtKPXufyiJ48DvbkgOD2m8W/s1600/Screen+Shot+2016-03-08+at+7.24.58+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="72" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimf3uLYegCQZnNtEUmKuQd4qY4lXOjIMNi0E7QZPlenYNqwCuMK01Rjy90sqwdfq4QGfZIrLyREeC9xCUhrW5fV4YKtuWTW0NfCgeS0s8WJmnLPZhKOmu90NtKPXufyiJ48DvbkgOD2m8W/s640/Screen+Shot+2016-03-08+at+7.24.58+PM.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhMoms6bwZd_WRUIDRspRLqGcButB_yVEBddlCEa-wBpdbeYzW3sy6oPrAtSD4Hkc_DMVZy0ZAqeYsRbzTW_YyMdv2acBJ9NA6wE0Uu4MB3nLvmTtvu224DX_qcVYdU09d6aec4PEzhgG5/s1600/Screen+Shot+2016-03-08+at+7.25.08+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="126" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhMoms6bwZd_WRUIDRspRLqGcButB_yVEBddlCEa-wBpdbeYzW3sy6oPrAtSD4Hkc_DMVZy0ZAqeYsRbzTW_YyMdv2acBJ9NA6wE0Uu4MB3nLvmTtvu224DX_qcVYdU09d6aec4PEzhgG5/s640/Screen+Shot+2016-03-08+at+7.25.08+PM.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgelpcMFT8tFWu_4Q9-ijHtO6HpkrQWIZVQUg5LBqGOlBeGKuI-xtyco-f1RBf-EpM6bt9_fZqVP6YC-irSAq33Z91mHTmZg-BFmceiKeEgkysTKFTdPhMPTLHiDm5j3bhSGsAq_q_buZWk/s1600/Screen+Shot+2016-03-08+at+7.25.18+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="88" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgelpcMFT8tFWu_4Q9-ijHtO6HpkrQWIZVQUg5LBqGOlBeGKuI-xtyco-f1RBf-EpM6bt9_fZqVP6YC-irSAq33Z91mHTmZg-BFmceiKeEgkysTKFTdPhMPTLHiDm5j3bhSGsAq_q_buZWk/s640/Screen+Shot+2016-03-08+at+7.25.18+PM.png" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; clear: both; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0px; orphans: auto; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; widows: 1;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; clear: both; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0px; orphans: auto; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"><br /></div>Visit Batang Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00782625186727159415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2847539336437682149.post-58564893735115893642016-03-04T00:00:00.000-08:002016-03-20T11:08:39.551-07:00happy weekend!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6eUi19bcpi0AWEEis0Q7zW-NO-LUNXiibcmJpMtjHbKYiuhMAOOod6yABX6o4-w5PFTLd9uw3P3g2Xgh3I3pFgSCwXD2s8mDEIIlGBNnQEcMSCdFvTdnV2ta2ehDGrfhlyZi_IeI80HoT/s1600/sunset.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipcmTt9Axko4qLZKmlwk7xqpcGHXJFfeV2G-nwKR-OF1XjhXlTXgXA9TURwrE8_p7EN-7UHIK1YxcQ8ioB5Wk-zb3sXlHC36SzRxRQ6LVNiS4F-kK4XV2IW04cRhhDirpFjTtYwDAx0nlY/s1600/quote.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioOgdA5qP1_GF0uNGCFKPY_Xj7iO_Ufuij3nSVBLsVvX-a29MUyXRdaE7n1Apiehp1j3kjNZks8qYNeAo-WQZiaazZwGWhMqZv63xFcOSci_UqLzFp-a_2imIu-NXC19Z4sp4qB57OpLZh/s1600/sun+set.jpg" /></div><br />Visit Batang Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00782625186727159415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2847539336437682149.post-71216058014083428932016-03-03T00:00:00.000-08:002016-03-20T11:08:39.566-07:00stamped shoes<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhiS8MQufCwwQVxJ4WxezQFkowPBAxi7lksyzhx3kQlX0AkoE1iSHxSs2MWCiboYQSoCaRlpg6XoXhadN2mSc9l52TLX_gHuINc_BJXh0pCwn4D0Q91Q3kktQS_lFaJxaoPIjC7mZnF0p0/s1600/shoes.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">One of my all time favorite supplies is <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Tsukineko-Full-Size-StazOn-Multi-Surface-Inkpad/dp/B0013L5SDY/ref=sr_1_1/186-7449571-2417646?ie=UTF8&qid=1456984502&sr=8-1&keywords=staz-on+ink+pad" target="_blank">StazOn</a> permanent ink. Is an acid free solvent based ink that you can use on metal, plastic, leather and acrylic! I love using it with stamps to transform all kinds of surfaces into something a little more unique.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh1NGpNIcFgegjIBdWrwnshPZ5tar9BxmqoI1awqj_p7sbvo3MaFmm2A1S8FRJlbZ-naMBwHHbx2_WYuAZV15BxpwAXAVrQUOc63U6oS_rJR1wrrEqnwCasRIOffPT7TTLIuBqYtezZuf5/s1600/stamped+shpes.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">After finding a pair of cute, cheap pleather sandals I used my ink pad and some of my own <a href="http://www.shopalisaburke.com/collections/stamps" target="_blank">flower stamps</a> and added a little pattern to the shoes!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsk-Ph_8YMCHOgMZOTWrX_469SLxKcMDvkS8CC1eKhlAjNdVdaAvFUMUW7CtLLwhPZZ-6bLAAkju5qBoDx1Qal-3HjZnw9syau7JzjlHyRN7Yxrldq9xJgllyQUzj99vIo9CXtE8fBC48o/s1600/stamp.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX0QLvEclrblplsW4zBw9jYJnTN8Uiwsq5lgM_tUGYZa7zI-aTAkoOWRYuwP8uEsYKMe4bsub-qW0Xi3uBSGo-IXS5WMmrZWKx3rvokB5u9i1V8uePhlkEYASbEnHNixiIoKN4WOJcsq8n/s1600/stamped+shoes2.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyMgm-1YrwJyAyeRKbdw7we3o8aGu6lx6yID9sCg9_FHiQu_vTkwJ4aVkkJ3wgUD1NL6zUoIIEzMO0vDzKXWOOVFo0GNEs9_3w2veqFWacLOG3zPllByKv5kZ-shsYZfWWg6Bl6LlIw0OB/s1600/shoes2.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5DvJPZyzpcUNAJK4LsSMRsZFPOW-YwZz5LW-KsyrurpGXqPa5OguNKPU_cHAqUx2cLiLR8UDxc935HNo5dluc1Cxbc_Bh44jkxV8WcgTXB5FzlSZppQfrOho2apuwaMekovpt4poxd4at/s1600/stamped+sandals.jpg" /></div><br />Visit Batang Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00782625186727159415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2847539336437682149.post-87309934687102653012016-03-02T00:00:00.000-08:002016-03-20T11:08:39.609-07:003 simple ways to transform kids clothing<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg60t-LUNFm7y20LgVMLyTewMvv8a0ux9GYDNTXCMze-kYXVH1I94ygv2YpcELTvryEmhHwwvkbCDof9ktYvZ7rlJIh4lDlxrefIzbz2a2_HecTLwClK30ki24EGGaeJtwuwylMO5IsUPSp/s1600/kids+clothing.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">While I love shopping for Lucy's wardrobe, at this point in in time I refuse to spend lots of money on the things that I buy her. She is growing like a weed (the kid is all legs) and she plays outside and creates everyday which means clothing around here gets stained or destroyed really fast!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrD2zpOQbSt3Cv6zNTVd74CzNFaiga997-Ofk5iMHZn5rCKCmtapKGm502V0qLSd2wmX5vGioUjy7JfpBq8njp4hcGnyZ0IQJflV7qrB0MjeGehwyGYQorsYAdiK4J9veFkTxdzi2owIyA/s1600/simple+clothing.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When I find kids clothing on sale, I buy a lot of separates in neutral colors (I found the clothing above on sale for $2.99 each). Then with a little creativity, I transform the clothing into something a little more colorful and interesting. It has been a really great way to stick to a budget. Today I thought it would be fun to share 3 of my favorite simple ways to transform kid's clothing</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZaQZeThwWg34I5TTpwm_I0EsrI1nPyDgE6NKEZq7moQEd_M9BMtGfI7vFhp8P2qEs3fboExmyjLkmHuxtjMc-_FcBpSTayMPBDF68CHYdKtxEJGv08sPMfcj06ZVI_MUUBtaS_l4ojHd_/s1600/paint.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My favorite way to transform any kind of clothing is with paint! My favorite fabric paint is <a href="http://www.ilovetocreate.com/tulip-soft-paint" target="_blank">Tulip Soft Matte Paint</a>. It comes in tons of great colors, it is permanent, machine washable and dries flexible. I've been using this stuff for years and it always works great!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFJW65ig1YsQbglA6HC90XpGiC19UZGc7txYE8ng4MnQaun05xawnofoUDlZL203z8DDUawhNy-nJqI1s6e_vIdBny9pj2eUNxrjyS-Xb9IqPH5Q6vzBnb8zN9FqI_iGPva-PZ6vReu5cm/s1600/paint.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You can keep your painting simple with things like brush strokes, swipes of color, stripes and polka dots. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjppRoGvOObg9V6a_Wxg_7N4niGSVJehSJCpehP6NUw_836qy1BoUmntMlfR5sxPiRAx1EdJlQvgXRlE6YZNFD78l-z7eOiIEzzObE-ddSkB4sw8NXUjvY_s-YVonZuMU_EU7YzJit23tBB/s1600/colorful.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Simple painted color is also a really fun way to include the kiddos in the process!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKukXeZUtS5TqFppDQevDtVQH9Dup71sEWtPKY_XOJhweSQrCEcWn_yVIR_IIAD6_UO6U7YDS_x2_rVQPkt8Bqcwa_-FMxAsh7IVzDEEtd6shkiO7yNYOb6HtXvXkd3qHprviOWW-HM2om/s1600/brushstrokes.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT-93xBRZ6JQqgzdskKarnBg2qkiBRJ8auB5p4R_p36M-UIHVGeQ0Fl22E-KRF3DX8a8v7qCuSkkAgi2RJ-71FSvZVkvA6WqhTMIGsAEAEOBM_U1SWMF1OKaL9jHeaT5a5MLVyKalgWK-N/s1600/floral.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Or you can get really creative and treat the surface of that clothing like a canvas! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2a2j4aFhedFeIiTW3OpbrCsIEaNUvJy8lTeCKy9Y4KjpRGwGMdSOujjCDffSrwxyOpnA5AC_nEKjd0D4Da3-VyRd5uMO6y1ZvA0be2M_YJ03Sjbfh6czTrLkDQ3CC2-2849xsF3ZcSTJ7/s1600/flowers+pants.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitJm-P6CLdVXU8OW0fbpk6yBdibM5EZ45N0XhpUbjggJco9i7cHhKhXrIq53LnjZNY7rEOScrFiKMZaPURiJxp68qveZGDtqBaQO_2sg35d5CJyHjhCtQnkpMS0Rc6HwquND13A8jfiILB/s1600/scraps.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I love creating simple patches out of my fabric scraps. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXne7egNOjr5uQC95xt1m0WdC4RrSUfMpMvzMzuRvQ7LfggzHU20w_jeEKe4VtUHP_MiplAtArqykIx1xZgKgkL2umHERN6tH7uUStDkLbUpM8Vz79HmvWbAAX2yt7KzLDAwVv7nq47Spy/s1600/scraps.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">One of my favorite ways to create a patch is creating messy little pieces of patchwork or layered fabric that I cut into different shapes.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_VOTkgHcbCuSpVd6-lrODw6Uvj_WdJHkyaM3C1EBHzertXKQvoGoC6siFS4U0FKlZTJbJm1Ng14WFGxxjaEtqflJQaYohPKhEAGigu5Et-Ny7aRdxOHAZXzyeT_Bw7AiQusSJGAOJj9IA/s1600/patchwork+heart.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I sew these patches to dresses and t-shirts to add a fun pop of color!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKEwmx5f1n59_LjApTivmkwEwzCKFFH2sYogOFTLfVbeJMNz81LBR-W8HD-F4IZcsngASRbYVol8DsXpGLt_nQiJthBu-8wbz3rkCD7wZjqMy6kH0lAwVBZDl7z-pREFQF7uTD9SnUCVa-/s1600/patches.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWxZ2T0YUK2OycVnQlfuLu9hSQoyur0X6r7pdragYdI_5P_ZIMnEODbU0N4hyphenhyphenYZBi9nrFlcTyPFBq8mW1EBy6Wy0dG8piDPZ4oAaENIoBDps4z9_-nnwhd63O4GRvHsQGL_mfaCnZrebE5/s1600/tie+dye.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.ilovetocreate.com/tulip-one-step-dye-teal" target="_blank">Tie Dye </a>is my go to when I want to quickly transform white clothing or even dye over the top of stained clothing. The process is fast, easy and nothing is cuter than a kiddo in tie dye!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR93ChdplV4Xcw4fZni7bWGyvljsj5MCuMLqsGl_aZst40QCc-iw0PxJsKGDbV6BROwbY75H_vdNASD7X3MqAc_WfnWg0daNukDOgYL5-K_YIFZxZ_9MHn-jZQgEFpFe5OXDUPuCWH9Gye/s1600/trouble.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br />Visit Batang Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00782625186727159415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2847539336437682149.post-4095779750752719552016-02-29T00:00:00.000-08:002016-03-20T11:08:39.622-07:00frequently asked questions- how do you cope with failure?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0rRhcsq-SIW-TYL05E5pHmS9JLyfzAvRSsO0KSiNe2Hzn6MJsnWJmg29eB98fqdtPN8MUSCSJ-wL9CSj2sXif40jagtU_iT0G6-Xi4fRpuca3lkG7ipFRkOFyiDfE0277-AIHlaouUC0d/s1600/coping+with+failure.jpg" /></div><i style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;"><i><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I get all kinds of email and asked TONS of questions about all sorts of creative things and once in a while I will take the time to answer many of the frequently asked questions here on my blog!</span></i></i><br /><i style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;"><i><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></i></i><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;">Something I get asked A LOT is how I cope with failure, rejection and dead ends. </span><span style="background-color: white;">While I am not an expert (in anything), I do have experience under my belt when it comes to the challenges that come with these things. I've experienced more rejection, failure and dead ends then I have success and today I thought I would share some of my insight, experiences and the best advice I can give when it comes to coping with failure.</span></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5gx6FPoMDGNCjFpYuHcW1XXSqQi5E1-wcOV-EAgYriHsrvAhlssnTG-jVkJmt7nYN4TLGCbCxaGjWVlvDMvtDO6bVm0XDcNWp0w-3ozkgo8bQoyJEnP2C2tfrMkfbFCu5V4cByc6kmSED/s1600/studio.jpg" /></div><i style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b style="font-style: normal;"><br /></b></span></i><i style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b style="font-style: normal;">A LITTLE BACKGROUND:</b></span></i><br /><i style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #222222; font-style: normal;">I have always known I wanted to be an artist. I am not sure the exact age but art and creativity have been in my blood since the beginning. I have two parents who are potters and ran their business from home. This meant creativity and self employment was a big part of my life. Thankfully my parents fostered my interest in art at an early age. Growing up I took drawing classes, participated in art shows, contests and sold my art at craft fairs.</span><br style="font-style: normal;" /><span style="color: #222222; font-style: normal;"><br /></span><span style="font-style: normal;"></span><span style="color: #222222; font-style: normal;">It wasn't until I graduated from high school that the concept of being an artist became real for me. While I had always identified myself as an artist, I fell in love with art in college. From that point on I knew I would do whatever it took to pursue a creative career. Like most, I worked lots of day jobs while working on my portfolio, showing my art and taking on freelance jobs. I landed a really great job in marketing that allowed me to be creative but it never satisfied my craving to make art on my terms. I finally got serious about my dreams and set out to quit my job- a long 5 year process that started with making a plan and setting a lot of goals. After time spent working long days at an office job, lots of rejection, tears, persistence and never giving up, I built a successful creative business. I was able to get to the point (financially and creatively) to quit my day job and take the leap into full time artist and entrepreneur and have never looked back</span></span></i><br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="337" mozallowfullscreen="" src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/157040165" webkitallowfullscreen="" width="600"></iframe><br /><a href="https://vimeo.com/157040165">failure</a> from <a href="https://vimeo.com/user3021576">Alisa Burke</a> on <a href="https://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBg9TD6DJQeYENfrtnO8LzMaGIsxQbCrmhoYqnRsjbgscXdrXHj_qtcE4E3RcMoVnoBN-HhUV0uGUmaX7rgxWognphMRyQ2PhqQtmQUMghEB0SbV8HalT2Emi71dFtV1W0S4GCEblvyIVp/s1600/Untitled-1.jpg" /></div><br /> <iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="338" mozallowfullscreen="" src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/157040177" webkitallowfullscreen="" width="600"></iframe><br /><a href="https://vimeo.com/157040177">its not failure</a> from <a href="https://vimeo.com/user3021576">Alisa Burke</a> on <a href="https://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: LEFT;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEissVFPVIyBK6fIApzHJ8dUHkXC3mP-Aml3MVNog6E_l51jvh46UI_H4iHWhs7PwFJa1ykVuOeqqz39PnPcQXQRtnRNXMGov_BgMbwGmTLJ1-Ue9pFd12q1CMFOqz2Q8PFpQSJ9H9uLTvhx/s1600/FAILURE.jpg" /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDibQllmg1tCVnh5FS9TJOc3lMkfmSFNBciBKuZM2a8w51Gn_h2UipU1KYWsbYeBXVWCPkq04xmUwlGFKEBfHDOOcaMy-Hx66FHwLEy5tTCf3U69wWnEqoZiYGd2jWRE-BfkG_1783MH-v/s1600/Untitled-1.jpg" /></div><br /><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="338" mozallowfullscreen="" src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/157042120" webkitallowfullscreen="" width="600"></iframe><br /><a href="https://vimeo.com/157042120">its ok to be uncomfortable</a> from <a href="https://vimeo.com/user3021576">Alisa Burke</a> on <a href="https://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmZYAjxRrEO0XpJT-UBUlkgEiRjDrii7pmOzG9gOvXFUesYmWYmj9bK0LvFr0kZF77xsFl_Ua8Vh8N_haDDANz64GeHC7bczQuaqDGmtc6PC3T0doZqlGbJTXByiQIxyHTTrsQEBa1V781/s1600/Untitled-1.jpg" /></div><br /> <iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="338" mozallowfullscreen="" src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/157042121" webkitallowfullscreen="" width="600"></iframe><br /><a href="https://vimeo.com/157042121">it doesnt matter what people thing</a> from <a href="https://vimeo.com/user3021576">Alisa Burke</a> on <a href="https://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs9JNpbJDO3TYnz5JpMr-RG1lE-B56KK6Etc4Wcwn63FYJ4evkyD-5ph8RVHvQ8vzu9XemKVJLLg3Lguh2w5BMAbHnbwfbTbpqS7MQWgCMGmMDr3N7fGBJmsxH1_pfmZ_QvfCExf1abwhc/s1600/REJECTION.jpg" /></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipKe0uF-mcbLy51xyx6euPKymV-JMzGHYaaiWfBM7n9DkNAD7anukMor-zT-b5WE-cEYVvVfS5tXtRMTXXkLtmeHkJJ60Ki22oqaOdvvupyrbL_qaq84svKPYQFACit8dKAxaTvRYH0ToJ/s1600/Untitled-1.jpg" /></div><br /> <iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="338" mozallowfullscreen="" src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/157042128" webkitallowfullscreen="" width="600"></iframe><br /><a href="https://vimeo.com/157042128">be realistic</a> from <a href="https://vimeo.com/user3021576">Alisa Burke</a> on <a href="https://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRF7JdmZEANgQ2ZkmPSZ8yDBJ1Og76jPBYE3lpoUivPb3nZx1qfWGoCHXWH_wHHn_uAQS-iXqJqef0-F9tMjAW1a6Dq1x6RIgz3e3Wov6btNMle_6PXfw-os4jpQ4cJwRoPy1vOxDX8KY7/s1600/Untitled-1.jpg" /></div><br /> <iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="338" mozallowfullscreen="" src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/157042129" webkitallowfullscreen="" width="600"></iframe><br /><a href="https://vimeo.com/157042129">be resilient</a> from <a href="https://vimeo.com/user3021576">Alisa Burke</a> on <a href="https://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: LEFT;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqsGwy3MxGNLpPY5itve8Z1hq7cMlogVm6oHsK7HX-mm2TSLsxxNoHf-z9Rd9Lf4AWS_JUlEyRDh9HNz-Wl3QLS5kr3vURf9MMLX_cep26cklnL15kU1cSZyt0fsTPcWSvqmqOg44bqFLe/s1600/COURAGE.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: LEFT;"><br /></div><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; line-height: 18px; text-align: center;">To read more about my journey as an artist-</span><br /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; line-height: 18px; text-align: center;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "droid sans";"></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; line-height: 18px; text-align: center;">jump start a creative career- <a href="http://alisaburke.blogspot.com/2015/02/jump-start-creative-career.html" style="color: #12ccac; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">HERE</a></span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">taking a leap into full time artist- </span><a href="http://alisaburke.blogspot.com/2015/09/frequently-asked-questions-taking-leap.html" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" target="_blank">HERE</a></div><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "droid sans";"></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">coping with creative burnout- <a href="http://www.alisaburke.blogspot.com/2015/06/coping-with-creative-burnout.html" style="color: #12ccac; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">HERE</a></span><br /><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "droid sans";"></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">the art of chasing a dream- <a href="http://alisaburke.blogspot.com/2014/07/the-art-of-chasing-dream_8.html" style="color: #12ccac; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">HERE</a></span><br /><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px; text-align: center;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px; text-align: center;"></span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px; text-align: center;">the art of setting goals- <a href="http://alisaburke.blogspot.com/2013/01/the-art-of-setting-goals.html" style="color: #12ccac; text-decoration: none;">HERE </a></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px; text-align: center;" /></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "droid sans";"></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; line-height: 18px; text-align: center;">the art of blogging- <a href="http://alisaburke.blogspot.com/2013/01/the-art-of-blogging.html" style="color: #12ccac; text-decoration: none;">HERE</a> and <a href="http://alisaburke.blogspot.com/2014/01/the-art-of-blogging-my-favorite-tips.html" style="color: #12ccac; text-decoration: none;">HERE</a></span><br /><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px; text-align: center;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px; text-align: center;"></span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px; text-align: center;">the things I haven't shared-<a href="http://alisaburke.blogspot.com/2012/06/things-i-havent-shared.html" style="color: #12ccac; text-decoration: none;"> HERE</a></span></span><br /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; line-height: 18px; text-align: center;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "droid sans"; line-height: 18px; text-align: center;"></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; line-height: 18px; text-align: center;">stronger than I ever knew- <a href="http://alisaburke.blogspot.com/2011/11/stronger-than-i-ever-knew.html" style="color: #12ccac; text-decoration: none;">HERE</a></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: LEFT;"><br /></div><br />Visit Batang Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00782625186727159415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2847539336437682149.post-41651234346312806492016-02-25T00:00:00.000-08:002016-03-20T11:08:39.665-07:00exploring we will go<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2HW3gG6l6VjnucE1rBCcrARhyphenhyphenQptg71A7PGdt5Bqgyt-FZim5NafmTq86zstB2B09ggpbByAYkmlKWhoRUyYnsKurVwreRji0NJugGaNXHYP488ZnxHhoii0OiG89mmkbwmhX-8TToYPG/s1600/warm+day.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i style="font-family: 'Droid Sans'; font-size: 13px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;">A while back we made the promise to each other to always make time to seek adventure as a family (</span><a href="http://alisaburke.blogspot.com/2012/10/seeking-adventure.html" style="background-color: white; color: #12ccac; line-height: 18px; text-decoration: none;">you can read about it here</a><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;">). Exploring new places and going outside is a big part of our daily lives and once in a while I like to share a little peek into our adventures.</span></span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i style="font-family: 'Droid Sans'; font-size: 13px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span></span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi31pDsFjlP1rnIkVvuRENhgZfyGaYAIPOFr7zlAMWs4OKW4qKrlpdimzTpJChtuQWphyIAA2C4NwuUGUVM3TCxr5qW0Ufv4TNMR5nLIvXzX4FjwUUVotsW47LEXMHMhuIl7bBRnuBhL1I/s1600/beach+time.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcrJtaWk3JZNzWpSxpzxSu61roUaNQasUSYveeqdUeQMTgH6HFu_WSY4LwATNvXSpBOpLHGU5LkfddgcRDhYrfFfgwz3WqKSRzfCdOc2ZoNkG-FInBqsCeULiWzDWw4WHCRdPGeW-wtbqa/s1600/jump.gif" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5UYwO682feJAyWXeibvnsjmOWT7xQtvqntdjb96M9MoWmDoQTz1oErTamStTV_lfRH4790AqfA1DhYqQIByBSMMqKg6iCgY4NtgK4rT_FJvlTxqHoSXBv0zjNI7FQ3O-gmU3Wg-dya5lh/s1600/winter+beach.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIjVQpKXKB4bgrHIiwDRl20mB6vfSK6dODl0NcgAXoPRCdqmuhde66GUdwzeyNXfjA3z3vrXcNTSCmuAaBn1HZsfQM9CAuWfcMcxf0q-5pkLr8Dm4xBpqLec68HIxJOM_A3-GUSnt21HMa/s1600/log.jpg" /><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiuwbmAGPwQAhRycrT2XC1inJQaDsn4m7s6uyg1VMV9-sC30WXZwW6-RAXXYjWjoFsfgOLFZ7J0D91ssz-7DXb1mcVYVSl6Re3pQ0dT1-Uzc232i3BXFSIydwC8G-pQHiskh9yUuW2flfz/s1600/driftwood.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_hHt5Ga5sRAsi8J7NCB4UJps9JlDMeY39DwJy1JTQBYGjwdM-9tipoyVSVviE5B_6psIzI85BmlS67AJM0AiCsxfqYOwTkmOjC1fcQGu7W7FH4mJ0HZ2Nhg845rpvR-bkN2GWLhY8gGGM/s1600/explore.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3CMqAIjrvVX4Zb_rrbcRWUXRTb65E307gUahX-JdyxIzrShdgKc_9dkpDvPYoKljF4rso_DRZ8Z-vErx78eGLdPHltCnervONHwf6lsUq9AR9lL5fOlA-deLtzrJ4nE7KgVi6mBViGOMU/s1600/shoes.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiKIylMIMp1oQCY5hNCfBjs3uYisYjd2qwTfXf6hghr0TgUpO8EimvUwhKM5uTkDogBR_Bf5F1UR1Y0RB5Te2BrLr7xSMV7bQ79mvrWAjmrzW-LcOjZOReDv1Q-mUzbon6xR-yTwIykFCA/s1600/logs.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK_JVUmOfmc1nlefaFT8QnpPMWQYLdWodZ0zJWExTMgWO-T8_C2yljlMv3tzPmbMM57Xg3wtPxXQ0znDMNBd17bcKudGczb5aY2-1XUEUCpe0yfHYIOWXRglSjrrXAQU1Xn0oPMNUfuIc5/s1600/walkabout.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTVqHR8wP64wH1mBuv8ZEmeebIhCC5hJ8W2eSaL2G6Tmb8wz6rSKY5WFJzng7-ud9CevhI4fl0YtgDRc7NQQeroCteXzfcGUntl4SiovVequVTsCj6qRt84WEieMN-OLZtv0f5OiLW-3U2/s1600/sand+dunes.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjitTn16dcxBsCokAQFj_nhyphenhyphenqqCLKxU6qs9rMrojxBCKijwkHWsr1YFZDWMhbzNyglPs_oefkJU_pT1F9uM67GVh6paiGihYG1ZGXQGg54pjJbQYSwfRksjUHQYjx0twica-AtfD2y5TrJt/s1600/circle.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoDEt09xzpbItsd9FtxgkuMV6k6ueWv2bSeAt3eWBHHMOmMoU4Y1jG6Bf01DYsIrdZnr58fyyd8q1V-p5dS6URoUXr09TUBC-BB_mlgwJ9G6aC4LZFqj_TosA30t-GG6wpBWy6gYs7fMBH/s1600/hike+the+beach.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt3ca6jheE_szwa-LYsi45lorSP04ZZhffjtEMYOX36hfAJjyWgX5lp9OlZJXXgr0PVMdGJyaMINn14PgNMaQwtn7OHcEcGy18gfHmyRSoKVd6k10ONhAsSED9-YNmcg4owd3G1lKRtK3W/s1600/jack+the+van.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt9x3lPl7vmnbU9sN2s3yn7cHQW_R_dBHhJK7MFlBtcSKFUxeetdyBmE_usjryHD-ugglk0gc-kowILu4CHuZBXOBlyDXFIhXhGeEuW83TsqJhHntkDHWhzqN_CcG910tfQN3jQ0929iQs/s1600/grumpy.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoUl6gowCnxmBL1FtOUpq1EvKebkCgLOW3-7M2BOx037TDN9vF0Bbc8yrmbj9gcb9xqpDllma91T0QuOLI4Y1ZZN4Tv5RVtQQ0cTuBxJeMZtBK13aB4hFJ6gmYMWz-3hTThlgLTGR7wxkZ/s1600/van.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKqiKNkIhgXsJuKdsqaHvKGcVAIMVlEFj8nOIKL0zpxtbO6a32O-5zNx09tW2DdDMDlh9bmZK9JW9zV_M8HkMsaXMr2DDg_vZY1PyEMZF2NLBBxhGzu9WckharQoH7BhrV9Am13CWa25Ps/s1600/mama+and+lucy.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT6cZ7QyzYF9YQX_rltYvzq2iB9d5GS5S-Qoq2sC92k758kzRfv0QDeTU44Zu6x-BXjWEocAP6HQ-_kgmZ_Ty6-UdxgYtKzGCk2MuRQvFV7uy3e17inKMvwOlUZi-XlRKDk5ZbkQqNKnx1/s1600/view.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb6mASC68pFEliEJahYXALD9tmozf6_NDWXo0m3mRNzGOseCMyfTPO5ZXrNDUwd5kbLkroEszfyONRgkJKy7EmPDJifldrmx65fDHofcteNJ8NQ3R403RvrCNkLGy5v8D-pYZ63WNCXxJQ/s1600/view+from+the+van.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLTF9kNR3Hmb-Fxw3KsYHwAvfQENC0QN91NyLhwj6vvJBIHSUPIhJgPg9ovltCS6X_MkOx7iGMDHwVjHfMZfeF5zFx0pjhLaWTokR_FZoOXDHLDJRFyO6IdWmRGA3OM7jPj_PJ41joZ2RM/s1600/spring.jpg" /></div><br />Visit Batang Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00782625186727159415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2847539336437682149.post-81180057703834508232016-02-24T00:00:00.000-08:002016-03-20T11:08:39.677-07:00ZOODLE pad thai<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuIKQ2GqUm8g-Wunkb7Hs3wLaqX9F026BEPx82b-Tegzc85qVAxthCtyaswqDrMdsiNtfd-yXVxIx44ji9AU0frYkqrtIWW6WOMNrn8m4Savkl7esXjWgGCqQNtQCU71gT8NmC2Ik-2jSt/s1600/zoodle+pad+thai.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The only way that I am able to eat healthly is taking the time to cook things that have lots of flavor and mimic some of my favorite unhealthy foods! One of my favorite things in the world is Pad Thai and while it's not the worst thing to eat, I really like finding ways that I can be a little bit healthier. Right now I am loving zucchini noodles or "noodles". They are a great option for paleo or gluten free diets and I like using them as a noodle or pasta substitute in my favorite dishes.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxurzZBl3f0R_oRsXZDMNv7a56Q8rvtdEBsbvBb9Xu4FLINu_YFpohe6JZffiA8DQJycZ1ZB4zCFC0qjSek8dlxOxUOxHm5-sTD3JY45bkphwevGrMB9AcfHEmxcbEZSkDBcRDZ1LQV-Qj/s1600/zuccini.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">All you need to create vegetable noodles is either a julienne peeler or a <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Paderno-World-Cuisine-A4982799-Tri-Blade/dp/B0007Y9WHQ/ref=as_sl_pc_ss_til?tag=ditthecar-20&linkCode=w01&linkId=2TOTQYSNQS6E3SWH&creativeASIN=B0007Y9WHQ" target="_blank">spiraliser</a>. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">INGREDIENTS FOR ONE BIG BOWL OF PAD THAI:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">3 green zucchini, inspiralized</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 yellow zucchini, inspiralized</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">3 carrots, inspiralized</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 handful of shredded purple cabbage</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 sweet peppers</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">handful of diced cilantro</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">handful of diced green peppers</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">squeeze of lime</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 tablespoons coconut oil</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">PEANUT SAUCE:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 tablespoons smooth natural peanut butter</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 tablespoons coconut milk</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 tablespoon lime juice</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 teaspoon brown sugar</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper, or to taste</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Begin by inspiralzing all those vegetables and mix them together.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Heat a large skillet.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Add two of tablespoons of coconut oil.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Flash fry the zoodles for about 2-3 minutes.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Remove from heat, transfer to a bowl and add the peanut sauce. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Toss the zoodles until they are covered in the peanut sauce and ENJOY!</span></div><div><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEZXSenPhMpJ-iYTz7LNvYZNpHbR_N4WfvH1qEg5gSvHB14NDYM2lD9gnWT3Uul7IxvKRFAUsscG3lY0co2yeGFQGSAcXJizkQU2NOVu3XZ0g0J-MDsHRpo74vOU9fTS0V1NtAANiSzfQH/s1600/zoodle.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7ApDKppdWxM8_YccI0H97hkq9u0mvXd5pB2IfSE3snWNdcC08xksw-HwTf7JEWGq8atakwWFRAxuQYprX1myCoVaWGg0wPCuAu1jpfoyZExyxbNXSJhY1h2k7K3Fv-rS4U1A_tQnQRAPv/s1600/details.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj598CKmJjVQXrd0DaTXfKNwqndNo_apsLj4-d2CkXl4_TlmHObQ5eXqUnjMp_2SKmFfmBPcXQrYHbajamG7WThWV5ngE-oMOzbJJbJ6MXf-le-eqBCUK9H5E0P6Zm08Ih0C64LIKuat_Y1/s1600/eat.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Visit Batang Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00782625186727159415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2847539336437682149.post-62488494719287790592016-02-23T00:00:00.000-08:002016-03-20T11:08:39.720-07:00flower power coloring book on sale and a free download for you!<img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2ajAa6VHlq97z3fqE2Gs5rGc5XEiqeEaCzOVSUKHQn17Yunk98fWBbj_L4PJiEmgnmcQRdp6iid6jlf4aj-KNU5W_kowLbKF3ArPqmoX_aQrquisyHiWJ-oo-mJpsu3N-JydDA9I1fhD_/s1600/flower+power+coloring+book.jpeg" /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Hey guys! Today I've got my Flower Power coloring book on sale for $8.00 this week! You can head on over to the shop HERE. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">And I thought it would be fun to give you a free page from the book today. Scroll down to download one of my favorites!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"></span></div><div style="font-family: Times; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="361" mozallowfullscreen="" src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/143212874" webkitallowfullscreen="" width="640"></iframe></div><div style="font-family: Times; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://vimeo.com/143212874">flower power coloring book by alisa burke</a> from <a href="https://vimeo.com/user3021576">Alisa Burke</a> on <a href="https://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinVT07LcDsaALR86px84_XvH-FAqHC4EulXCNPJB2E2Cl9kQs0__57w3J3rbma__IOupijcwG64OFwkVWmX3ekYL6DVPr1dFemHJYgb816Pk73N1CQxXd6tkG3FxngwjQO_Z0xG9r_C9O6/s1600/preview.jpeg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDsH3scj5dxaMM86joPTmDN9X6wxfItgnbfLXYKsC1EnGtHx5xJxaxcnbKLrW-Y6VlgicgTYlHLthVqwyROSHHq28-yQEhlK0R0nsqOm3qvB9Hzoni7ee2pNDeo4FqeQmA9ACsnfXYiAS2/s1600/free+page+for+download.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Download coloring page <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0GN7o-cLivHQzNibkt0S0dLNUk/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">HERE</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO6nptZKvxgH0CYEDrsZRGJTb2lBC2mL9rA7saTRFcskLxRvqq4dcivWHX_a4Zudd0YH3n4kfZa83r4X5HaE6SDxFqDiiS60AwzCHMN13wwrl6KHz7jmlJSPli9PMJ8wB3nqaohYjMvjla/s1600/coloring+page.jpeg" /></div><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Happy coloring!</span><br /><br /><br /><br />Visit Batang Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00782625186727159415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2847539336437682149.post-22894167735321154652016-02-22T00:00:00.000-08:002016-03-20T11:08:39.731-07:001 bouquet 3 ways<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcNJDwCt_ICQpoAKAp32hGDQIhxoDjzPN5sJTqH1Uz_CfUCW40Un-PIStNytlxRYiXZ_vUCv6kyjTkv-vUlgqUG2AFNBvdxH8yX-LRjIY-IaeTjPA6kA7N_ZeAL69bei7Pv9EmfNMCd4-u/s1600/bouquet+of+flowers.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkubca4kXO9apmpYPYUv_P6X5qQpvk0ubfp-6OhwABWCjMzPawAbfc8JmVUx9mb2DCy6GIPT9M8vdSusFt40GIFNh5nS6C32SKDvxfoyrMDu3KcInAVqZOPOaLUwL4ekLq0cm1u9ajCUJD/s1600/flowers2.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN-xB9M4nxN-XlkWqp_zTg2XYytfqqwtei1FVtwhIOplAB1NiD-QYVGUM-fCT-C1wzsKNg2SiLYQ6_Oolh9O8tBJFE4vvyg_zBDWV0fMCczj-Y6YtTwz6suRLI-9LFVLKVv3CbNF0ushJS/s1600/draw+in+white.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2Oou6JSJRVoG94XquqZRJKQUrvydpjxFTMlJ9QhDP7UBcEHyQ2gkp39AbT__N7HE-4JWkRrwDeAZpaRgKrgN04ABH5YzcdlfOoOOsnhOr5xK24V478rUoyJytuEDlSef48ka4Pr8sFpzy/s1600/bouquet.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQggYsJxhB4VksMb5iJi-0kDzkC6Pkg7eLbsEbFfSkB38rvcwPSOnqy_aAEMKTN2Y8cKwx08Eesx0dEPclMqlUci0RKQZhprvW4jtmAXPveVKzRvAdBkkaKrJmZunEQ68u89a06DxhdZdX/s1600/paint+water.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhju0x7i0XD1JIMiZIdBYv70oS8DFnjev-ohr5y64yL4ELEYx3adLKKTUswO1NV2CIoGV8ASYJ7KFs73aOylEfXplztXydW9mN6nUX2P6atxewsqrNoNqlw9LdFatGSfwZXOO_266nmRoQF/s1600/paint.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiICUg2VShQNHlDxEq_69mc26MIGfkOEPVPcc1gTbfgWXG8keNhcjg77fMf2rCgpIn6mlDnseIF2q_7nXr0ebBaZ9j-XnFR4bjtRPKDXZRNlXtuUZgbLmNNJt_dSQiJ1ZeIyTxVbgqbK9KO/s1600/draw.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0MgD17iTFBTZ9WG1OZi2BrEl2nCu532kZpJo8XfbI1Hys9kTLyGVPFg6IQe9V7LUdxgC5NRR34JRoXxHLCBOz0xy6YbgJXAulO3rkm7-lqRm0JfOruV7r4uQvSuIWQhsitu6FecCjOtim/s1600/draw+flowers.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl_Prj49P0ty4gi4HNiQ-0uh5scUaSLlj22ci4kROvjRttnjeP3bZWpk_2bGjOXusZ5CDNnx55yP6FaegcaoQWEuyuGZxob0kQkRQ0Y05ltpWzIuq8jiiU7kTcs4Wb4N4Nr4rqHGVn4khN/s1600/wet+paint.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCvULTXG52dxWyCT2S7wTnO4BUCRMGeaFFLDbFAe7JNkUabxzPDNtqKWF_VSDL_OhlFAdgGm2-3cqMGqAUzXlRkOdNMYwl_Y0CG5k4nbUQiehoTkF6LPXb66OhzcRiJBQ7oU-qU_KG56rY/s1600/finger+paint.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUFTFMb9OlNV6in8lXFPoBUUJSt-CqTKm5F56N4ieMDwaPlA_FWv2GNlDk13tFH03A8IdPhHYLoOV-jHdGSai9JIUVqXcqyv3BH2a2F0HgHtRsxzkBEC1ubfIbu55f9WkOXAq2vwljkM56/s1600/3+ways.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl0cqldWSwt-zZVtZBekFjFt_aA5oPiOavQr1ydgPCEa8JH4Slb1TvzOxSK6Jz7DoSEBdpf_nv7vPhLWNlePzNwdLQQ4cK96TFOZ8lNw8w89u3OdRJUp4etGOaWFS1LvU7Rs4xqjdiJNM3/s1600/color.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiytBu5i9XFUZ2GdE_Gl3a1elsQ3HYLdYA_ENTUBdJM_-NTnWuIZErZsM2sAGYBnjF3Y-_ycf9a656PMGHw2h3ULBVxqUcmnPSAFLcBFdaZR4uHN44LTH3EK7UszskComWXJpaUS1xiH0Jq/s1600/flower+art.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br />Visit Batang Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00782625186727159415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2847539336437682149.post-36700017807083531212016-02-19T00:00:00.000-08:002016-03-20T11:08:39.781-07:00happy weekend!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiQY-LYmGAuBb4kJKBnAldpFt-05jLYr-TRLKwC-KMqwjDEIR9_hnwRUNBFmUMwwjR1CRaJcUh3194MQDedDmW387gqOCxUvdX-9-hFL0c5hQmA40O6V5OnR45unAH-WbiNbVCifTgTOqe/s1600/be+light.jpg" /></div>Visit Batang Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00782625186727159415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2847539336437682149.post-51355350877057070262016-02-17T00:00:00.000-08:002016-03-20T11:08:39.793-07:00defining yourself, your art and creative business<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju-a6PEpONwdU_WpOV78zmhx3cia0XyBzO-exlY1_uAPJGh2jLmnrAzLcvMKJCqnK36iUtLEV9EQH9FcFCVFN_UPQDWb9wbvFdOf0zD9NiZaNUsCStSrnc6Hv1K5r2UzJexgv3JFLd3Se9/s1600/studio.jpg" /></div><span style="background-color: white; line-height: normal; widows: 1;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">We live in a time where we are bombarded with so much information. Through social media we are able to look into other people's lives, we face advertising and all kinds of messages about the people we should be and the life we should be living and it can be challenging to stay true to yourself or even know who you are and what you stand for. When you are growing a creative business, it can be even more challenging to know what makes you and your business unique. I think the best place to start is to quiet all the noise out there, stop looking at what everyone else is doing and get back to the basics of your life and the things that define you! Before you can set out on a path of growth for a creative career you MUST take time to really reflect and identify all the things that are unique to you.</span></span><br /><span style="background-color: white; line-height: normal; widows: 1;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: normal; widows: 1;"><span style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I feel lucky to have always known that I want to be an artist, having this foundation has helped me stay on the path of working towards my dreams but along the way I've had to do a lot work and reflection about who I am and what makes me unique. Regardless of the place you are at, I think it is so important to take time to "quiet the noise" and really connect with things that make you special and unique. </span></span></span><br /><span style="background-color: white; line-height: normal; widows: 1;"><span style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></span></span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: normal; widows: 1;"><span style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Today I wanted to share the things that I reflect on when it comes to defining my art and my creative business.</span></span></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2JucDrb3dya3taaCjL6JGOpUo2REyQK3DNvfijzFWf9gPB7n_Y5IvoanLXPEviF7HSF9C0bkQBkjFfJctoITdzcnTU_boIgnk-Pf_YUM1CeieT3fj0u5uBO8A_VAfkCp32HkPNvJ-FGEt/s1600/studio.jpg" /></div><br /><strong><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">WHAT IS YOUR UNIQUE STORY?</span></strong><br /><div style="line-height: normal; widows: 1;"><span data-mce-style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">We all have a story that is completely unique. Taking time to think about and reflect on your history will help you be aware of the things that make you different.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div><div style="line-height: normal; widows: 1;"><span data-mce-style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span data-mce-style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>WHAT DRIVES YOU OR INSPIRES YOU?</strong></span></span></span></div><span data-mce-style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"></span></span><br /><div style="line-height: normal; widows: 1;"><span data-mce-style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span data-mce-style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Understanding the things that drive and inspire you will help to keep you productive. Keep in mind that your inspiration and drive may change and evolve over time but staying aware of those things will keep you connected and moving forward toward your goals.</span></span></span></div><span data-mce-style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"></span></span><br /><div style="line-height: normal; widows: 1;"><span data-mce-style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span data-mce-style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #00bfbf; line-height: normal;"><br /></span></span></span></span></div><span data-mce-style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"></span></span><br /><div style="line-height: normal; widows: 1;"><span data-mce-style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span data-mce-style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #00bfbf; line-height: normal;">TIP: I like to keep visual inspiration in my office and my creative space. From inspiring quotes to inspiring pictures and goals, keeping reminders of what "drives you" close at hand is always helpful. Since a big part of my business drive these days is providing for my family, I have photos of my family and loved ones all over my office. In those moments when I am feeling "BLAH" or discouraged I am able to be reminded of why I am working hard.</span></span></span></span><br /><span data-mce-style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span data-mce-style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #00bfbf; line-height: normal;"><br /></span></span></span></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_q_bX11QjrJGTiQRJ0Ea-WedLyii_LNT2rohRshq-YuJd193nntxwC4OhBs__YmTG5uBMzFLEDPchbEiNaNqEUCGHQtzyf_IXpLHnV19N2PvIrJAi2qYJ-7tQCqWjeBBs25KixMESDo9J/s1600/lucy.jpg" /></div><span data-mce-style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span data-mce-style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #00bfbf; line-height: normal;"><br /></span></span></span></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><strong style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">WHAT BRINGS YOU JOY?</strong></span></div><span data-mce-style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"></span></span><br /><div style="line-height: normal; widows: 1;"><span data-mce-style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span data-mce-style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #00bfbf; line-height: normal;"></span></span></span></span></div><span data-mce-style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"></span></span><br /><div style="line-height: normal; widows: 1;"><span data-mce-style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span data-mce-style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">There is no sense in spending time and energy on things that make you unhappy. I think it is really important to pause to identify the things that bring you joy. Even if these things don't turn into business opportunities, they have the ability to provide authentic inspiration for your art and your business goals. They also have the ability to help you make decisions about your brand as you move forward.</span></span></span><br /><span data-mce-style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span data-mce-style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><br /></span><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaseHp89Gt54n9c3c9_1J_ucP2TBzb7k9ufZvSl4geqCPJjtM7UCNJz9nPDpVMkDvteIKhnVlYboiFvtfjTcxajU70GaaVZ1JUWx_hqr9I0r3XGN0_jUCyYn40CTCEcly5bEH3sKnn4Awi/s1600/brushes.jpg" /><span data-mce-style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><br /></span></span></span></div><span data-mce-style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"></span></span><br /><div style="line-height: normal; widows: 1;"><span data-mce-style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span data-mce-style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><br /></span></span></span></div><span data-mce-style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"></span></span><br /><div style="line-height: normal; widows: 1;"><span data-mce-style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span data-mce-style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>WHAT ARE YOUR STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES?</strong></span></span></span></div><span data-mce-style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"></span></span><br /><div style="line-height: normal; widows: 1;"><span data-mce-style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span data-mce-style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"></span></span></span></div><span data-mce-style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"></span></span><div style="line-height: normal; widows: 1;"><span data-mce-style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span data-mce-style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Taking a little time to identify your strengths and weaknesses can shed light on the things that are working (or not working) in your life. While it is pretty easy to name your success, it can be a little harder to focus on failures and weakness. But understanding your challenges, the things that are not working and areas where you are weak can really help you grow and better define where you want to put your energy.</span></span></span></div><span data-mce-style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><div style="line-height: normal; widows: 1;"><span data-mce-style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="line-height: normal; widows: 1;"><span data-mce-style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>WHAT OBSTACLES AND CHALLENGES DO YOU FACE?</strong></span></div><div style="line-height: normal; widows: 1;"><span data-mce-style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"></span></div><div style="line-height: normal; widows: 1;"><span data-mce-style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">This is not always a fun question to answer or even think about but understanding the things that get in your way or make your goals and dreams difficult to reach will only help you overcome those obstacles. </span><br /><span data-mce-style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg44OCDTwkcmGWo-9RmkW_4-o5Xuof0JyWp_w-Q2NaIqYjnag3iuNaJqqrEIYo0914NU_3Q5voJakQBayoGPTrgLUbdp7IZzRv6tJN7jPKHwEAh-NbHcwgMLTgcG4nRxWlYRGi-wGaaafs9/s1600/color.jpg" /></div><span data-mce-style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="line-height: normal; widows: 1;"><strong>WHAT ARE YOUR INTERESTS AND PASSIONS?</strong></div><div style="line-height: normal; widows: 1;"><span data-mce-style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Identifying your interests and passions will help you stay true to yourself and away from copying and comparing. Even if some of your interests may not tie directly into your business they may be the things that fuel your ideas and your inspiration.</span></div><div style="line-height: normal; widows: 1;"><span style="color: #00bfbf;"><br /></span></div><div style="line-height: normal; widows: 1;"><span style="color: #00bfbf;">FOR EXAMPLE: I love food and anything relating to food! While my business is all about art, I often find inspiration for color, texture and pattern at the grocery store, in a restaurant and in the kitchen. My passion for food is always inspiring me and the different ideas that I come up with! </span></div><div style="line-height: normal; widows: 1;"><br /></div><div style="line-height: normal; widows: 1;"><span data-mce-style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>WHAT ARE YOUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS?</strong></span></div><div style="line-height: normal; widows: 1;"><span data-mce-style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"></span></div><div style="line-height: normal; widows: 1;"><span data-mce-style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Regardless of how big or small they are, acknowledging your accomplishments is such an important way to stay encouraged and inspired. Taking a look at things that have been successful is also helpful when making decisions</span><br /><span data-mce-style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0IkFTuc2YhWmdedp0K_jkQEOZMAmmtBjNKg-CpdpiYJpAWQjk_Ql3EBLPBp1cBXcMlGi9qW6XOK7tI5qfJdIdZIHQ4MEGI-JQhQEJECcTGXeAUpWyUCpK5lWe922erUMyG6p0nUCnvWM7/s1600/studio.jpg" /></div><span data-mce-style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="line-height: normal; widows: 1;"><strong>WHAT ARE YOUR GOALS FOR YOUR LIFE, YOUR CREATIVITY AND/OR YOUR PROFESSIONAL LIFE?</strong></div><div style="line-height: normal; widows: 1;"><span data-mce-style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Setting goals for all the different areas of your life is one the most important and powerful things you can do for your creative business. While it may feel scary to name the things you want (because it can be disappointing if those things don't happen) but taking time to really set small and BIG things you want for your life will help you focus your energy and give you a direction to move in.</span></div><div style="line-height: normal; widows: 1;"><span style="color: #00bfbf;"><br /></span></div><div style="line-height: normal; widows: 1;"><span style="color: #00bfbf;">TIPS:</span></div><div style="line-height: normal; widows: 1;"><span style="color: #00bfbf;">When you take time to reflect on who you are, forget about over-thinking and write down whatever comes to mind first. </span></div><div style="line-height: normal; widows: 1;"><span style="color: #00bfbf;"><br /></span></div><div style="line-height: normal; widows: 1;"><span style="color: #00bfbf;">Do your best to forget about trends, fads and people that you admire. At this point, it is important NOT to let other people influence who you are.</span></div><div style="line-height: normal; widows: 1;"><span style="color: #00bfbf;"><br /></span></div><div style="line-height: normal; widows: 1;"><span style="color: #00bfbf;">Don't be afraid to explore the little things of parts of your life that might seem small. Sometimes it is these tiny details that make you really special. </span></div><div style="line-height: normal; widows: 1;"><span style="color: #00bfbf;"><br /></span></div><div style="line-height: normal; widows: 1;"><span style="color: #00bfbf;">Keep in mind that we are always growing and changing (especially if we are creative) which means the definition of who we are, direction, our goals and interests will likely evolve with time and experience and that is ok!</span></div><b><br /></b></span></span></div>Visit Batang Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00782625186727159415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2847539336437682149.post-32972893551736995092016-02-15T00:00:00.000-08:002016-03-20T11:08:39.836-07:00a peek inside my art journal: fast and messy pages<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-aohboD4F_1Pwi0PBCgi_l1sOtFj1DCZqXRqtUIDcWhJAXIlG6YEq7DHCduqe_88uC8urMjrKAOKaGNUmyBQ0QPIW-HXA0kZeSvWX4PVxLvVZqNr_47PzlFhkjAp5w8rBBQYNfFwIyE4m/s1600/color.jpg" /></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My life is really busy right now and even though art is my job, I always like to work on things that nobody will ever see! Taking time to experiment, practice and play in my sketchbook and art journal is a really important way that I stay inspired. But when I am busy, it can be a challenge making time in to create for myself. </span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFeTv3YXOZyYOyw3broW2LF_Pfkmlq1QYeWw_UAkUVSBiVgG1OlTDrScE1e1OQ_xQItQlA-iDOyJCoPThZCn74jsOlh_zk3zKUmPWbbR2KWRHly6r0GSV8MU9wHpL3QdR8y9gy2Dn9pp9l/s1600/flowers.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFeTv3YXOZyYOyw3broW2LF_Pfkmlq1QYeWw_UAkUVSBiVgG1OlTDrScE1e1OQ_xQItQlA-iDOyJCoPThZCn74jsOlh_zk3zKUmPWbbR2KWRHly6r0GSV8MU9wHpL3QdR8y9gy2Dn9pp9l/s1600/flowers.jpg" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When my schedule gets hectic, I like to fall back on the things that keep me inspired- simple, colorful and messy techniques. Typically this process happens in my art journal and instead of taking lots of time working on a page, I give myself 10-15 minutes to fill a couple pages with color. I use swipes of color, expressive painting, finger painting, free writing and fast doodling to fill a surface. These colorful pages become the background and the first of many layers.</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="360" mozallowfullscreen="" src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/155323968" webkitallowfullscreen="" width="640"></iframe><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="https://vimeo.com/155323968">art journal peek</a> from <a href="https://vimeo.com/user3021576">Alisa Burke</a> on <a href="https://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvFQVHdElwP3J0keFSTDpe1IDQIzZJYgxwtBEWHPiJssAftZkeXaPkkvD_UnqxM-tmIsejI72ZDXVtHvte5-oYvaTc1BTNWHVXZnTSlKh4reT7wpBxyXJBpp2DjC5z0dAFNcgHnnK8rMRD/s1600/art+journals.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFSysp4DaInZznd7_nhQn4fVNXTtGp2hhaimquLjXC9hyhwegaT7HaGwomDV-lIWbi7qZRt6mlQf9qqE7LI5I1ucw_dn6k3RqW5wyWtRUC6Jn7YXPc0y6YyDhHFlwug3llEd7xPjvNJi3S/s1600/paint.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeRxhV3QU0iCgQWkS4laMQ45lShFAfrSzglGm_VND_8a0dP7txmfnsQ0WE4moC4s5ELqUmScCYo4rKydtpTvU0s05UGTRiAS674c-pxE_HvS_lfVO22mOCJAtSYhLD55ATwoC2ss38uuVK/s1600/messy.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFwu_JMsGwBMtuZh0fzpwvB3AXCtvnz32sVb8zTSUXQa9vRU_hXly-k19Hvp8g4zM_U9X63CliTWNb0da2Lk7F4ah0OIwyFt5csZVI2aVZYvGnitDB7A02iFOPW-mWqcK1Le-cO2icvBTh/s1600/art+journal.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Interested in seeing more of more of my art journaling process? Head on over the the shop and check out two of my most popular mini classes- <a href="http://www.shopalisaburke.com/collections/online-classes/products/art-journal-delight" target="_blank">Art Journal Delight</a> and <a href="http://www.shopalisaburke.com/collections/online-classes/products/art-journal-bliss" target="_blank">Art Journal Bliss</a>, I've got them on SALE for you guys this week!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><br />Visit Batang Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00782625186727159415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2847539336437682149.post-16414625442174400212016-02-14T14:09:00.000-08:002016-03-20T11:08:39.848-07:00happy valentines day!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf7j0jnZyKa2YYzhJtHbtK9m24anIH7mcftrieJ-eNdi9-x952NQ_cCKFDbG5KblX-rg97ZTUWH1Z_MFxBzDhGJJhLv3hvdMSU9BddUJ5DuGruhRrrN-gmN4nVp2kGQtIE8ALQo14hThws/s1600/valentines+day.jpg" /></div><br />Visit Batang Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00782625186727159415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2847539336437682149.post-58193664016197220552016-02-12T00:00:00.000-08:002016-03-20T11:08:39.891-07:00happy weekend!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCf3dGxqwtRfjiF2HKB6nYihZzyHdAdY6aiCThJRVqZC8J0GlOo4u-PKLp-8FlNdAITvM2thcYhws15Pt3k4T5mT8n_4Ooa_w7pljq2_qnjInlysaI27C8l5u7qVgJCZDMEfU7TnFb9fvw/s1600/its+the+weekend.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWDxNCsHtwEXlW_NZoketTcJcZpRixiXlzeyjWXH-oWnRRvYYv7SawUkbdL5ENevn3jGZf6PX4P3lnqXifh6WCAI2EcsKjocHm2sGaO6B-EqgkwA9T1w89Gm6Relazhcl8lN4aGGzbCiKA/s1600/quote.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgupH7qnQiJeGJIcMbqLPO_MLYRgmAwerQrDVqQnaGPJHB9O9zX2fOcxRv7V2I2qk3wbUV25ou-bDzQG9zleFCHeLOY6-uHOYLUUT57qzG7KphgBBZX5j64FOsiBg7j6EwMNd6b9mXbr8Lh/s1600/walk+on+the+beach.jpg" /></div><br />Visit Batang Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00782625186727159415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2847539336437682149.post-63856469264869329352016-02-11T00:00:00.000-08:002016-03-20T11:08:39.903-07:00in the studio with christina power<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9N02dT8XJu63wTHoEn4-DZ-H33K0nEsIYOv-MrNaI-olF6botv_gCqVfGe3rMd5BLsokLYzOu9joqK4yNVQnacH6a1eimPgQlecYWqKhQel0Yip9dmlu1Cvbez6NGVRlFEtQTpK0Lhm-W/s1600/CHRSTINA+POWER.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Christina Power has been obsessed with making pretty things as long as she can remember but still feels that claiming the title "artist" is an incredibly audacious move. She wears many hats and laughingly calls herself a Jill-of-all-trades because she just can't stop trying new ways of expressing herself. She shares a wild and wonderful life with her husband and four children in beautiful small-town Montana.</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW_jvVqzya7le1_IG9nuqS1q75bmhPTwQzvGCs5wg_lnivhey1MeHrqiEiYd7XBXWD7z-SHiltoXQMNSVKZ8ocYKYRu7gFjZxAJxfpr0I_9GGpM5qKuop4C39xrEMtUbUBBJUztKaCL4-9/s1600/IMG_0185.JPG" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div style="font: 11.0px Calibri; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 10.0px 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">I love seeing how other artists set up their creative space. Can you tell us a little bit your studio?<span style="font: 11.0px Lucida Grande;"><br /><br /></span>My art studio is tucked into an odd little corner in our master suite. Measuring a mere 4 feet by 7 feet, it is tiny, but that doesn't change the fact that it is both functional and pretty. My desk is flanked with stacks of drawers that store a surprising amount of supplies. Large pads of paper and other flat items too big to fit in the drawers slip vertically between the drawers and the wall. Upcycled tea tins house my collection of pens, and a vintage suitcase decorated with doodles adds whimsy and even more storage space. I try to keep my color palette light and airy and add interest with textures and shape to avoid making my space feel overly crowded. The bunting is created from hand-stitched vintage hankies inherited from my great-grandmother, and the garlands were gifts from friends. My mobile is made from driftwood and lace-imprinted paper clay.</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: small;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "times";"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmGsutoOb0H_Lt_4m9WGDpI0py5ixjaTwgi7A5k_i01hPx2nTez3jIPGOPiH6CqEW-UhFPtvyI_MWZV-k7M5YY5NKAvmbL1dyVTU_D1iMXYklgfSgAGWtwOIfCsRqK1FWV5anuj45xYScF/s1600/IMG_0243.JPG" style="cursor: move;" /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibnoUc3jKMsFYToWOPx2BZl5In5i_ZLeTxJkzw0JUMzigmhTEnAGFdAwMRrm6jTzFGpS9i6UN3Hzn1Kb0O78_El4ALFVDgUypN5TVX6aSdWE4Z85XPhmVg_hSxFh-zZiqwM71zUXf6RwJG/s1600/IMG_0219.JPG" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div style="font: 11.0px Calibri; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 10.0px 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">What inspires you? What motivates you to create?<span style="font: 11.0px Lucida Grande;"><br /><br /></span>I have two categories of inspiration: lofty inspiration and lowly inspiration. Lofty inspirations are things like majestic mountains, a stunning sunset, the vastness of the ocean, the deep hush of a forest, or spending hours lost in wonder at an art museum. Lowly inspirations include things like the way the light shines out the door and across the hall floor, the way sugar spilled over the counter, or even sometimes gross things like the squiggles of a hair stuck to the shower wall. All those details, those moments--both humble and magnificent--combine to make life magical. I hope to be able to capture and share some of the wonder I feel in my work.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt5u4Ll2_tEeWZ9Ss3gcvlDn9dY7B7XjlnMsbE71VHxSJ1KmQmj3rD9_pbIyAZLN8gk-YSoGNRHQzqvjYraE1tHNmZFeY_G0RDBOYJ2J4e60onCP019G8EMhyphenhyphenEi-MipbhbEkMMO4L62KOg/s1600/IMG_0233.JPG" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div style="font: 11.0px Calibri; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 10.0px 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">How do you organize your creative schedule?<span style="font: 11.0px Lucida Grande;"><br /><br /></span>I try to make a list of my priorities/deadlines and work methodically down from the top. I always have a ton of tabs open in my browser, and I use a LOT of post-it-notes because it seems like no matter how hard I try to pin them down, the lists are always in flux.</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYj7FWoM5vALtuTIsnfOBI9gvq1X2GNc6zNf0cL6bZAqAOaddpSe4miURJFqUpTK11TKzlsoT277v7pP0yBs_mNSJ5QKbpqb56CKMks9oXZwrNH3VrPw016rwUBNO4_DhPcnMy04iShfUH/s1600/IMG_0431.JPG" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div style="font: 11.0px Calibri; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 10.0px 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">What is a typical day like for you?</span></div><div style="font: 11.0px Calibri; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 10.0px 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="font: 11.0px Lucida Grande;"><br /></span>Oh, this makes me laugh. When you have four children seven and younger there is no "typical day." There is caffeine--definitely caffeine--a lot of action and noise, quite a bit of scrambling to try to make sure the house isn't unsanitary or unsafe, laughing, lots of food making, conflict resolution, and adventures with some creative time squeezed in early in the morning, late in the evening, or during their afternoon rest.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRKMXx_w0jkrz-IGsL_7IM9ZRiaw8T54YeLXKKlHfRziImQqcZU1oC_thVVUZ3C4Ltrf_qqZLmX4Nk__27EgvBf6hPu8d5nUWv0TzWUine2EXZqRyzlEJ2Ua9RJ8WzBZNph7-fWBjVn4eP/s1600/IMG_0260.JPG" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd9FCIcp5lIK5MVTz3VuJhwN9sCB7-gRm18hE6SaArfep2qMn62ONpJv-84QjB92LWSYZCU4tt6K2uHDw9o_WlLz9Bu77j7mR8Sx8oOrE-f82DB9kCB4iC9MVr6pgOK1CzK8xEtrZI3yav/s1600/IMG_0294.JPG" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">What are you working on right now?</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Recently I've been mainly creating with watercolors. I lay down translucent layers of paint with found objects--things like bubble wrap, kids' craft foam, cardboard, scraps of styrofoam, old plastic doilies, toilet paper rolls, suction cups, hand made stamps...really almost anything that has a texture or can make a pattern. I've even incorporated rain into my process of creating the illusion of texture with watercolors! When I'm satisfied with my layered backgrounds, I doodle a whimsical illustration and/or hand letter an inspirational word or phrase on top . Many of the originals are available in a local store, and the prints are listed in my online shop. I'm also working on a line of cards incorporating my quirky watercolor techniques, and I'm just getting started on an all black-and-white collection of images merging the ordinary and fantastical for a local show. So many ideas, so little time...</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipuL3O5oNdgKykeHTeXGSja83Hmv-pJ2shfm-oXVc9Vu7mD_glVpWx7lOOqcqfeVye-EsWtFm8Qk57BqsJrOjj-HfCPLHVzNg7uWus8zc4SdtnkM55RQ-khyphenhyphenf3lCVJkDgz2c_D5gP0fv8F/s1600/IMG_0353.JPG" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">You can find more of Christina:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/ladylyn" target="_blank">Etsy Shop</a> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/LadyLyn/516290398482413" target="_blank">Facebook</a> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: calibri;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/the.ladylyn" target="_blank">Instagram</a> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "times";"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"> </span></span></span></div><div style="font: 11.0px Calibri; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 10.0px 0.0px;"></div><div style="font: 11.0px Calibri; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 10.0px 0.0px;"></div><div style="font: 11.0px Calibri; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 10.0px 0.0px; min-height: 13.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;">"In the Studio" is a feature here on the blog where I share a glimpse into friends and fellow artists and crafters spaces. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;">If you are interested in submitting your studio to be featured, send me an email at <i>alisaburkesubmissions@gmail.com</i></span></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>Visit Batang Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00782625186727159415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2847539336437682149.post-920750300550180582016-02-10T00:00:00.000-08:002016-03-20T11:08:39.946-07:00canvas supply bag<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoNPvAZ1rC3U4a4JSDExYTwzMB50N_jAdbWUGz5cCwDPLYIYLdvjMlWtGMM_5dNrvqmZxC1yYeVFciL53kICNvCD08-2O_mjoJbmB5iH0vt6Au7AsYTgWOacsEJSOyMdnkTjbAuDmZCZ-A/s1600/supply+tote.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I do a lot of traveling back and forth between my home and my studio and that means I am always lugging a bunch of supplies with me! Recently I found <a href="http://www.dickblick.com/products/blick-studio-tote/#photos" target="_blank">THIS canvas supply tote</a> (this post is not sponsored) and I thought it would be perfect for transporting supplies.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcdaBTdinJFgNhaw9m4WmJR420_5BG68nQ0S6c4g1re3-0mFUAD2rE1O6nLxLan4248_sguxDezdlW-BHESV_47KiK4F20cnuBXsSG7RdrTR2xmgfsL-hdKdfVuOcy2owWEIKFSCMeplxj/s1600/supplies.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The tote is heavy duty canvas and has 8 large pockets and 16 small ones and is designed to stay open when you set it down- perfect for a variety of random supplies. </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">There was no way I could leave this tote plain so of course I used acrylic paint and added messy layers of color to it. I used a combination of <a href="http://www.dickblick.com/products/golden-fluid-acrylics/" target="_blank">Golden Fluid Acrylics</a>, <a href="http://www.dickblick.com/products/golden-high-flow-acrylics/" target="_blank">High Flow Acrylics</a> and <a href="http://www.dickblick.com/products/blick-matte-acrylics/" target="_blank">Blick Matte Acrylics</a>. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><i>TIP: I've found when I am painting on heavy duty canvas, I prefer to use fluid acrylics because them seem to spread and soak into that heavy canvas better.</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw-XGVoBT-NpSGcGI0jllZ9T16HlQePOIE7f2mgUrreDEHL3lP4RpOWOgG7sCPh-XNEAMBxHMtMo-vJvy0maQmEZPFNSSiT3ARq3SGc6pbd7RnyxunJfDygCF5HQ2lq1tVBO2B6rGjIw1K/s1600/paint.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjAXBj-qpeCxzlrmHykyciMYkzW-DwZmZCl83etZbPQgfJjCQhZDY7EtjoZzO7aL07dBLFtWUtH5UgPsUQZXyeXHmDQ6Vr-zLz85jbj5g-zP554EZKOZfcl7NUDzQPjJcZC_qwzphIcTeh/s1600/cavas+bag.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I gave the tote a quick layer of messy color and a few simple details and just like that it was transformed into something that felt a little more like me!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrtM7486ZuQQrhzfL6_I8o2-tGyyo0ab5SX_tmu6ql7pGCMkN43N-Jq0nHawXQW_ETkePhXmc1r5LrYwr-gtox7PeutjnWgZt5Rp5ABeZgSNvHYwur2nP57Whbvhz6fhiejfqwBvnnIBew/s1600/details.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUiDzm4OLiSlUXPqjYQ7R_o9Qb_twLZkxi5mZEf1B8MbDUO5qwcSeRPHgAoIfzvpXHm-6kSaSH3n5hrUaUodshZr59f5u7PJsc0rHcSjH89EE9N11ND4hX7OSinLVAQoGb6-RLKzg6vcyr/s1600/tote+details.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4amfYbIvoLUh87TPc_o0-bCihPr5_25JDRVCvrTO0Ihw1ZciOpll1UTJ7tc0L1XWzNJEkzzIL0PBgfqXKohQa-68H_71L19xHFheSoco2UpHquWddHnD2Jua_OjaARRVZxX9I75SkFv-m/s1600/pencils.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0wp6888madHI5oDiqR_mH0WpKWu0Mo5VMBVctwSJSyM9DvFgaO3cmSrMtJ1imViMQM26NDnfjC_FUN5Fil04r15P-udcNjNfC11JOtTAGfKCEdeKYwXIer7e5K0T1w29UPSZ_MGTm_TJv/s1600/details.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh93DpHPpr1WL026crm5KSDPGH9CJ9CXD5ZrHjaV8flr51HP0qkF9e0txC-fCLd6gQbmq07BrtCRt4QSBJRQD3dQ1-8sb9hq90FtYK1uMu7CYVmnT7dOVwDdPmymqTEBQK7Q0Ky297AJoMg/s1600/creative+tote+bag.jpg" /></div><br />Visit Batang Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00782625186727159415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2847539336437682149.post-10085493815272148812016-02-08T00:00:00.000-08:002016-03-20T11:08:39.958-07:00valentine bouquet<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEb5jtreXgcPN-gAjn1uX13k_SabheIyDGv2SBY9_UG_9_HiuNjE2xvK4lJtBPMwodudmWkoNVoGy8x8HxA5ILjRBBg4ytW7cXSU0tAyHGERZX6XL_kJCKEB8-Sj2ibv1n8UZt39_eBXNI/s1600/valentine+bouquet.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Looking for a simple but creative twist on Valentines Day cards? How about creating a bouquet of hearts!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdOz7GqNhlleG-zbaBdXuVjsTXe69CJGLmarJCgP2TCRMvTcckQ7HSbJu4HDZ1WpXXzmiRoKt-qhoilLeg-WCmRliYxgH83x2_eRcmROOS2BJKAjGE_YvMTmd25SqlSHWKhF5IzFok3n8A/s1600/valentines.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Start by painting paper with lots of color- the messier the better!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1dCEkgv9FQvzkY5xXd14YAcmKu9x1PrHQwh5i8LGCOZ0xaAKgiJd6z9zH4KnIM2zJzixPs6AkXF785mDO3SCJYiWibqUqWt7TsFopOWXdlqZQ016Jlq0AGI7657r-XU-Dgi0ZSyE1XkqJ/s1600/color.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIbI3mKpZO3f_Cpn9qu2CuX7bv2KkIwy2C8dXT2Sp6M7d7uJaufI17UNfbBUt0CKjqLwvIhEAG3GfL13hz-uCzP90UPN2cCkpyZWvalomeMHZT4qtWW4MBG3Edso98J05IYRGToBuvyQUf/s1600/hearts.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Then add personalized messages, love notes or even drawings to the hearts. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgufHfP0f4arIlrRMvsJfQ0-Tsj-T5KhksSWgh4qgSHjdRLnuRuNjLeGFShfoIqcrY1DyfefvXQTLLWS7kh4rrAXwdBXV3LxzElLc1qidy-zwAFCjDLaJcFLCovmt9JLgWNb68-QgKEdbtD/s1600/heart+details.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH1CWAqvmytr5LhE_nRlAFJ7_0an721uGoTv6-DqvlCB5skxYy9xNqIclC4XxG0g6QfiaFdvk3SgU_KhM6ySq4AyvMb9zrjJ_GJ7LDiQybHhOJJr74fA7wym-6bkz3TNopTVsVBeq9KalM/s1600/be+mine.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Glue the hearts to the top of a stick and add a few leaves.</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjntyS-2j2Kc-6Ow4n_IkFkxYhif-Mt1em3eUsKP-6RzKGN6B71puYRTI9-0EmLa52o5FfB3hEQ1Oc0SwCWUAwAxgliDttYJRZwxQtwvcE_imUc_Q2biV5JBpmDKPX4zBnJOCn0cQy-18EW/s1600/hugs.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjntyS-2j2Kc-6Ow4n_IkFkxYhif-Mt1em3eUsKP-6RzKGN6B71puYRTI9-0EmLa52o5FfB3hEQ1Oc0SwCWUAwAxgliDttYJRZwxQtwvcE_imUc_Q2biV5JBpmDKPX4zBnJOCn0cQy-18EW/s1600/hugs.jpg" /></a><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXbp_MZgTqCyKVPLknP7u3iJal8zuOpO8ziznLwr-t3eEmQE4syS5YG6CKbmBr3riJM3i24tGdyuQquRz2vzM-XRhHFk_vWDswZCiMtqq2jSrlCcCSg9O1YgEwOD-PrOz_6e9SXcB7Q2CV/s1600/hearts.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The result is a bouquet of handmade LOVE! </span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqkoc1UaajnRDRBw14RxgQeiW_EapxxeB48VfHUkaFuoqaDpB1qKevrohOvcc5BiWvDGGm_AaZJPt-YRe_9OHa1iYajMLviFLnOlZHP_xbpEAevA-akaIAWJSSEzUC-ek9HCeYzKbimCBW/s1600/bouquet.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Looking for more Valentine's Day Inspiration?</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIu6jNnlXFtv_HeWbb1iDJLuFJ7otLnCik4eshUTcTRhF6mD3rC4B_qI8mJBgE-kZk2R8mWdlIT0hutTWBzt9P7fg3VSKFm6Bi_btC3XA2LDIVBLp4CXSfPilPekTtUbAz9S8YKjpsa3FF/s1600/valentines.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="font-family: 'Droid Sans'; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://alisaburke.blogspot.com/2014/02/handmade-candy-wrappers.html" target="_blank">handmade candy wrappers</a> <a href="http://alisaburke.blogspot.com/2014/02/moss-hearts.html" target="_blank">moss hearts</a> <a href="http://alisaburke.blogspot.com/2014/02/wire-hearts.html" target="_blank">wire hearts</a> <a href="http://alisaburke.blogspot.com/2014/01/rustic-valentines.html" style="color: #12ccac; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">rustic valentines</a> <a href="http://alisaburke.blogspot.com/2014/01/heart-branches.html" style="color: #12ccac; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">heart branches</a> <a href="http://alisaburke.blogspot.com/2013/02/valentine-stones.html" style="color: #12ccac; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">valentine stones</a> <a href="http://alisaburke.blogspot.com/2011/02/valentines-day-arm-warmers.html" style="color: #12ccac; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">heart art warmers</a> <a href="http://alisaburke.blogspot.com/2011/02/homemade-marshmallows.html" style="color: #12ccac; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">homemade marshmallows </a> <a href="http://alisaburke.blogspot.com/2011/02/award-ribbon-valentines.html" style="color: #12ccac; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">award ribbon valentine</a> <a href="http://alisaburke.blogspot.com/2010/01/junk-mail-heart-wreath-tutorial.html" style="color: #12ccac; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">recycled heart wreath</a> <a href="http://alisaburke.blogspot.com/2010/02/healed-heart-tutorial-and-giveaway.html" style="color: #12ccac; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">healed hearts</a> <a href="http://alisaburke.blogspot.com/2011/02/valentine-cards-new-twist-on-old.html" style="color: #12ccac; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">valentine cards</a></span></div><div><br /></div><div style="clear: both; font-family: 'Droid Sans'; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"></div><div id="lws_0" style="font-family: 'Droid Sans'; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><div class="linkwithin_outer" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div class="linkwithin_inner" id="linkwithin_inner" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; width: 358px;"></div></div></div>Visit Batang Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00782625186727159415noreply@blogger.com0