Saturday, October 31, 2009

Choosing New Tattoo Designs

Choosing New Tattoo DesignsThe tattoo design has been created as Obviously tattoos can be extended but this often impairs the visual integrity of the design. This is why it's so important to get it right first time. There are literally millions of different designs you can choose from and each one will convey a different message.

Do you want to shout out to the world or do you want to keep your statements to yourself? Think carefully So you need to think carefully about what you want to say with your tattoo. But you might want to reserve it for special people only. Naturally, if you're going to the trouble of choosing a design and then going to the expense of having your new tattoo done, you won't want to keep it hidden away.

Choosing New Tattoo DesignsOthers will opt for something a little more subtle, perhaps with some muted colors that are more decorative than overtly obvious and might be intended for personal pleasure rather than public viewing. They almost shout out 'This is me, and this is what I stand for!! Some will go for the stark black and white, comparatively simple designs because they make a bold, almost confrontational statement about who they are. Personality So, when you're selecting your new tattoo design for the first time you want to ensure that it sits well with your personality and is something that you'll be proud to have on your skin for the rest of your life.

Usually, of course, if a tattoo is a singleton (that is, not surrounded by a collection of pre-existing tattoos) it will be much more obvious, and the message that it gives out will be that much stronger. If you're thinking about getting a tattoo, whether for the first time or whether for the hundredth you'll be very conscious of the message that you intend it to convey.

Celtic Tribal Tattoo Designs

Celtic Tribal Tattoo Designs
The exciting knots greatly attract men and women and they end up choosing from the wide array It goes without saying that these designs are full of mysticism and power. Others even believe that one has to go into a deep meditation and prayer in order to understand the true meaning of these patterns. The locks and patterns are interpreted in a deeper level and not so many people are able to do this without much historical background. These knot works symbolize permanence and a never-ending cycle of life.

The Celtic designs are usually characterized by the artistic knot works, interlacing patterns, and spirals. Aside from the historical attributes of Celtic tribal tattoos, there are so many interesting facts about these type of designs. With the intricate designs of Celtic and the artistic influence of tribal, it is of little wonder why there are a number of men and women who develop fondness with the Celtic tribal tattoo design. One of the most popular designs you are likely to see nowadays are Celtic combined with tribal designs.

Celtic Tribal Tattoo Designs Here's what you need to know. Thinking of having a Celtic tribal tattoo design? Once you decided to have a certain design etched in your body, the design would speak much about your preference, about your personality, and about who you are as a person. Getting a tattoo isn't something you would do just for the sake of having it. Before giving your body a taste of art, you might want to know everything about what you intend to embellish in your skin.

Friday, October 30, 2009

Cheap and easy DIY Halloween dog costume :: he-he-he

Maybe my hubby and I lack creativity... maybe it's time... or maybe finances... but just for fun, the quick instructions for making the easiest dog costume, ever. Your dog can be a BOX or a PACKAGE... har har har:


Step 1: Get a box



Step 2: Get an unwilling and cute dog





Step 3: Make a hole in the box





Step 4: It's a Box! Enjoy!




No husbands or animals were harmed during this cheesy Happy Halloween post!

Thank You Jessica - For the Blog Award



I received this cute award from Jessica.  But you know, there are ALWAYS strings with a blog award.  I have to answer a series of questions, and then post them here.  I also get to share this award with five other blog owners.

So here goes:

1. Where is your cell phone? In my purse..

2. Your hair? Used to be another color…

3. Your mother? Sylvia is learning to use her cricut.

4. Your father? No longer living.

5. Your favorite food? Chicken picatta with capers!!!! Mmmmmm

6. Your dream last night? Had my hubby and kids in it.

7. Your favorite drink? Iced tea & good wine.

8. Your dream/goal? A month in France….

9. What room are you in? Scrap Room.

10. Your hobby? Scrapbooking .

11. Your fear? Failure.

12. Where do you want to be in 6 years? Here!

13. Where were you last night? Having dinner with Doug.

14. Something that you aren't? Shrewish & mean.

15. Muffins? Vanilla Raspberry from New Moon!!

16. Wish list item? Scrap storage cabinets.

17. Where did you grow up? Southeast Michigan.

18. Last thing you did? Cleaned the kitchen.

19. What are you wearing? Sleep pants and a tee.

20. Your TV? Is off.

21. Your Pet? Duncan the sweet Pomeranian boy.

22. Friends? YES - Kathy, Peggy, Suzanne, Andrea, Pat, Beth, Sally (!), Ruth, Debbie, Toby, Mary, ….

23. Your life? Is really quite nice.

24. Your mood? Peaceful.

25. Missing Someone? Aaron, Bethany, & Ian.

27. Something your not wearing? Socks & shoes.

28. Your favorite store? Only one favorite – PLEAZZZE!

29. Your favorite color? Pink.

30. When was the last time you laughed? 1 hour ago.

31. Last time you cried? ?????? Can’t recall.

32. Your best friend? Oh no… not going to hurt feelings….

33. One place that I go to over and over? Hobby Lobby.

34. Facebook? Yep, but not as faithful as I could be.

35. Favorite place to eat? Paris???

And the five blogs with which I plan to share:
 
Melinda
 
Shirley
 
DeeDee
 
Tomianni

Joy

Thursday, October 29, 2009

Friday Flowers



Apparently these beautiful peonies, which our florist delivered to the shop this morning, are the first for the season. They look so pretty with our colourful cushions and our new orange ottoman!! Hope you have a great weekend.

xo
Anna

Friday Flowers



Apparently these beautiful peonies, which our florist delivered to the shop this morning, are the first for the season. They look so pretty with our colourful cushions and our new orange ottoman!! Hope you have a great weekend.

xo
Anna

Happy Birthday Nicki and an adorable card from The Cutting Cafe'!!!!

Happy Friday everyone! Today is my oldest daughter's birthday! Happy Birthday Nicki! I love you so much and we're so proud of the beautiful woman you've turned out to be! Hope you have the best birthday ever!! I fell in love with this adorable image of Cinderella by Mo Manning when I first saw her on Pam's blog, and had to immediately purchase her! Nicki is such a hard little worker, and I just thought it would be too cute to make a birthday card for her with Cinderella! I even cased the sentiment from Pam too! Thanks Pam!! :) She's colored with my copic markers. The tag, scalloped circle set, and scalloped frame for the stamped image were all cut with the Cricut Expression using the Storybook cartridge and Tage, Bags, Boxes, and more cartridge. The inside says "may all your birthday dreams and wishes come true".

This next adorable card is a new mitten shaped card that is available at The Cutting Cafe'. I just think this is the cutest mitten card ever!! And it even comes with an envelope template that is the perfect size for the card! I used Basic Grey Eskimo Kisses which I got from Hallmark Scrapbook, and cut the card with my Pazzle Inspiration. The word circle is also from The Cutting Cafe' from a set called Christmas Circle Set 2. I just cut it out using circle Nestabilities. The snowflake on the inside was cut from the Winter Woodland cartridge.




That's it for today ladies! Hope you've enjoyed the cards and have a wonderful Friday! HUGS!!



Freebie digi image from Fresh Brewed Designs if you hurry!!!

My friend Heather, owner of Fresh Brewed Designs is giving away a freebie digi image if you hurry before she takes it down! It's an image of Mr Corn and I love it! Be sure you head over there and take advantage of her generosity, and please don't forget to leave her some love on her blog! Her digi images are adorable! Click HERE to get it!

Thanks and hugs!!!

Ooh la la :: Real Bride Christie


I just received some stunning photos from Christie, who wore a Twigs & Honey birdcage veil and handmade silk flower for her wedding recently. I am in awe of her wedding dress. It is gorgeous!






What a beautiful bride, yes??? Thank you, Christie and congrats to the two of you!!!
Photo credits: New Vintage Photography

Several new pieces in the Etsy shop :: light and soft

I have listed some pieces in my etsy shop that I'm really excited about. Each one is very different and unique. They were designed for a photo shoot and would be perfect for spring... soft, floaty, sheer... light colors. So pretty!:




Frothy Pink Confection



Feather Flurry



Vintage Delight



Angled mini blusher with pouf

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

One last Halloween card to post and GDT for Whimsical Scraps and Bugs

I'm very pleased to announce that I was invited to play along with two challenges this month over at Whimiscal Scraps and Bugs as a guest design team member. I had a great time and wanted to thank Cindy for inviting me to play along with the two challenges!! The first challenge was a recipe challenge. It was to use three colors (orange, purple, and black), two stars from any Cricut cartridge, and one stamped image. I used #294 Tilda with Spider (LOVE her!!) which I received from Magnolia-licious.

Most of the paper is Recollections from Michael's, and the cardstock is Bazzil. Tilda is colored with copics on an oval cut with Nestabilities. The stars were cut from the George cartridge and the loopy border punch is by Martha Stewart. Added a few buttons to balance out the design and this one was finished! Thanks a lot for stopping by to see me today and hope to see you back again soon! HUGS!

Black & Spiro Today


Our new left side window display was supposed to go in today however, we had a few dramas with it and it won't go in until tomorrow so the girls put this temporary display into the window for today. I had to share it with you as one of my most favourite things in the entire world is blue and white ginger jars filled with fresh flowers...definitely an obsession my mother has passed onto me!!

Black & Spiro Today


Our new left side window display was supposed to go in today however, we had a few dramas with it and it won't go in until tomorrow so the girls put this temporary display into the window for today. I had to share it with you as one of my most favourite things in the entire world is blue and white ginger jars filled with fresh flowers...definitely an obsession my mother has passed onto me!!

Free tribal Rose Tattoos Designs

Free tribal Rose Tattoos Design

Free tribal Rose Tattoos Design

Free tribal Rose Tattoos Design

Free tribal Rose Tattoos Design


Free tribal Rose Tattoos Designs

Free Male Tribal Arm Tattoos

Free Male Tribal Arm Tattoos

Free Male Tribal Arm Tattoos

Male Tribal Arm Tattoos
Male Tribal Arm Tattoos

Cutest dog (next to Indy, of course)! :: Momo

Regina has one of the cutest dogs... but I can't say that too loud because Indy might hear me and become jealous (Indy even gets jealous when I talk on the phone with Matt and will start "talking" loudly and playing with her loudest squeeky toy). I recently spotted this photo and just died a little (it got an honorable mention on Martha's site):




And another cute photo. Photo credits: Regina Mako
I think Indy and Momo could be the best of friends!


More Real Brides

I have so many more stunning bride and wedding photos to post, but I leave you with a few more gorgeous twigs & honey weddings:



The oh-so-pretty Tiffany wearing a Twigs & Honey custom hair piece and birdcage veil. The wedding also featured Twigs & Honey boutonnieres and matching corsages.




Photo credits: [6:8] Photography
Pictures of Daisy's wedding:



Isn't she the cutest in her Twigs & Honey hat (this hat!).




What an adorable photo of the happy couple. The hat looks gorgeous on you, Daisy!!


Pictures of the beautiful Elizabeth wearing a twigs & honey custom flower and birdcage veil:





Don't they look so happy?? Elizabeth... you look so lovely!!
Photo credits: Tim and Cheryl Halberg of Halberg Photographers
I promise to post more real brides.. I've been so bad about that lately! There are so many lovely weddings I need to share!!