I went for a peaceful walk with the dog and the kids the other day and decided to take my camera with. Here are some of the beautiful pictures that I took…enjoy!
July 23, 2009
FREEBIE alert!
Here ya go…..here is the link to download my freebie! It is a wordart kit….built with LOVE!! lol!
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SORRY!
Wow…has it been that long since my last post? How quickly time flys! I am sorry to have neglecting everybody but yes, now Im back! Ive had a whole bunch going on in my little complex world…but I am here today baring gifts! I will post my LOVE-wordart kit as a freebie today!
Other good news…I am now a designer for Scrapping Whispers!! Yeah for me!
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July 19, 2009
Stop the war on summer vacation!
Does anyone else think July is too early for “Back to School” sales? Leave my summer vacation alone!
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July 17, 2009
Do you like word art?
I have a new word art kit in process for you!! I ve been enjoying my week off of school and taking the kids for walks, relaxing and of course…design work! I will be posting another freebie in a few days…this weekend sounds good, huh?
Alright..you twisted my arm…so this weekend I will post my Word art freebie! So…stay tuned!
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July 14, 2009
Look what I can do!!
I learned to paint on the computer using Artrage! I found some awesome tutorials for Artrage and put them to use!
Here is a picture of a flamingo that I took at the zoo and then a painting of this photo that I created!
Leave a comment…what do you think?
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July 13, 2009
some of my new mousepad designs
Please find below links on zazzle to some of my new mousepad designs.
They are very psychedelic and cosmic and would be great on anyones desktop in the office or the home.
Let your cosmic side come alive.
A scary looking insect beast abomination from beyond the understanding of man......
A lovely colourful red and green fractal which looks like a march of nice red bu...
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July 12, 2009
It’s sunday…..
It is Sunday today and as promised I have a new freebie for you today!! I worked on this kit this week and it is finally done and ready for you to grab.
The preview here only contians the papers but I threw in some surprise elements for you!! I hope you enjoy and feel free to send me any layouts that you make from my kits…would love to see what you can do with my work!
Get the new freebie HERE!!
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July 9, 2009
Wedding Postage Stamp 25% Off Sale
All Wedding Postage Stamps are on sale at A Wedding Collection by Lora Severson Photography. Choose from floral and nature photography wedding stamps featuring sunflowers, tulips, hydrangea, daisies, autumn leaves or frosty pines. All wedding postage is designed with the original photography or artwork of Lora Severson Photography. The stamps are fully customizable by the customer and print and ship usually within 48 hours.
Choose a matching Save the Date Announcement, Bridal or Wedding Shower Invitation, Will You Be My Bridesmaid Card, Rehearsal Dinner Invitation, Thank You Note or Envelope Seal to create a coordinated set.
25% discount applies to the net sale price of qualifying orders of 5 or more sheets of Zazzle Custom Stamps. For Zazzle Custom Stamps, the net sale price is the difference between the price of the Zazzle Custom Stamps (excluding shipping and taxes) and the face value of the postage. The coupon code WEDDINGPOST9 must be entered during checkout to receive the offer. Offer is valid from at 11:59pm PT. Your order must be placed during that time to qualify for this special promotional pricing offer. This promotional offer may not be combined with any other Zazzle promotional or discount offers. Offer valid on Zazzle.com only and is not valid on Smilestore.com, Zazzle.ca, Zazzle.com.au or Zazzle.co.uk orders.
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July 8, 2009
Second Weddings
With more than 50 percent of today’s marriages involving a bride or groom who have been married before, social attitudes regarding what’s appropriate in the wedding ceremony have evolved over the years.
In the past, it was common to keep a remarriage quiet. Since a previous marriage had to have failed in order for this new couple to be ready to wed, that failure often overshadowed the joy of finding love again.
Attitudes have changed so much, in fact, that the word “remarriage” is rarely used today. In the past, couples quietly stated that they were going to remarry. Today, the couple happily announces their intentions to marry without the prefix of “re,” indicating that they are going into the union with an attitude of making this union its own being rather than a repeat event.
Second weddings (or even third weddings, for that matter) now range from quiet ceremonies in a chapel or courtroom to celebrations with as much pomp as many first-time weddings.
However, some feel it’s necessary to hold on to at least a few traditions and customs. Etiquette, after all, still exists and rare is the wedding that goes off without a hitch. Knowing how to handle any dilemmas that might pop up is wise for all brides.
Second-time couples are usually older and wiser than their first-time counterparts. More of the ceremony, reception and honeymoon decisions will be theirs, since they are often paying for everything, rather than those decisions lying with family members who are footing the bill.
Sophistication is often the name of the game with today’s remarrying couples. Along with becoming older and wiser, the couple has a better idea of who they are, both individually and as a couple. Let that confidence show in the tasteful, classic choices that you make rather than being swayed by ultra-trendy (or even downright tacky) choices made by younger couples. As an example, an older bride knows her body and has a sense of style. She’ll be less tempted to choose a type of gown that will guarantee her wedding photos will be forwarded in emails that result in gasps or laughter.
Most second weddings are less formal than a first wedding, but that doesn’t mean they are less lovely. While a large, hoop skirt with long train and seven bridesmaids reeks of first-time, fairytale bride, an encore bride might take advantage of her confidence by wearing something that announces her sophistication and maturity. One attendant is more appropriate than your entire pack of sorority sisters, as well.
The guest list for an encore ceremony can still include all of your extended family and everyone you’ve ever met. However, most couples prefer to scale things down a bit and concentrate on inviting those who would be considered the most important people in your lives.
Children from your previous marriages, of course, will attend this wedding. If they’re old enough to stand up for you as a legal witness, and if that’s what you desire, by all means go ahead with this plan. If your children are too young to be witnesses, there’s no reason for them to sit in the audience and watch. They can still stand up with you, as bridesmaids and groomsmen, junior bridesmaids or groomsmen, or they can stand with you for a special ceremony to bless your new family unit.
Will you be given away at your second wedding? Some say this tradition would be awkward since the one who would need to give the bride to her new spouse, at this point, would be her former spouse. However, there is a school of thought that frowns up on this theory since it would imply the antiquated view that the woman bounced from being under the wing of her father, to her first husband, and now to her second husband. With women being more independent these days and making their own way in the world, it’s her choice whether she’ll be given away.
March down the aisle on your own, have your father or step-father accompany you, or have your oldest child walk you down the aisle.
Since many times, couples who are marrying for the second time do have children you may want to include them in your wedding card. A Wedding Collection by Lora Severson Photography features a complete line of Second Wedding or Second Marriage Wedding Cards for the blended family.
Congratulate the new blended family on creating a very special bond on their wedding day.
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July 2, 2009
Esperanto themed designs
Our son has been into Esperanto for a few years–unfortunately they don’t offer it as a language at any school I’m aware of. But he’s downright evangelical about the would-be universal second language. This was the motivation behind the series of Esperanto-themed designs my husband created.
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