Still around, Busy, but Around!

The month of April was busy for me. It's been a good thing as it has pushed me to keep up. May is shaping up to be just as busy too. Just wanted to post really fast so that everyone has something to read and doesn't unfollow me! lol

I am hoping this week to be able to post a giveaway from ME, maybe a few of them actually. I am also going to get pictures done and list a whole heap of things at a discounted price so that I can get them out of inventory. That way I have room to make more stuff! lol

Anyway, I got me a new camera last week and this is a photo that I took over in my mom's yard. I love my new camera! It's bringing back memories and dreams that I tucked away back in high school... I aspired to be a photographer!

Well, leave a comment and let me know what you have been up to! Hugs, Christie

I got a new Camera...

... and I am in love! It's the first SLR that I have ever owned. I am being a good girl and it only comes out of the case when it's being used and goes right around my neck! lol I took it out yesterday and took some photos for the website. Today? I took it out to shoot some nature shots around the property that is my house and my parents. Got some interesting shots to be honest. Felt good to go outside and really look for interesting stuff. Like it was when I was in high school! lol

Been keeping busy with craft shows here lately. Saturday will be my third one this month. Working tonight on finishing a bow to compliment an outfit that had to be made in a bigger size from last weekend's show. Have a camera/camcorder bag drawn up and ready to be made if I can ever stop being so tired. Teen daughter has had dance practice at the high school every night this week. That means taking a trip to pick her up at 9 pm three nights in a row :) She has a performance tomorrow night and Saturday. More late nights for me.

Anyway, I have chosen a few of my favorite pictures from this afternoon. Hugs! Christie

Starting My Own Photo Studio

Well, the photographer in my is coming out. Why should I pay someone to photograph my creations when I can do it myself? I mean, I am the one that knows what I want to be shown of my creations, right? In high school, I wanted to be a photographer and took classes upon classes and was the Photo Editor of the Yearbook my senior year. I know a little about photography, it's just getting the stuff that is needed, you know?

Well, when I took some of my stuff to a local photographer, it got me to thinking, why not try it yourself? So I have set off to DIY it! lol I bought some grey fleece at the store last week to try it out. It's really not enough, but I was able to find some black in my abundant stash! Now I just need to get some lighting. I used the little lighting that came with my light box today to try it out. I know that I need more. I also have to do this when chipmunk and cheetah are not so excited. Cheetah kept getting into the shots and chipmunk was all wild.

Anyway, I got a few good ones. I need to find brighter lights and get a better camera, but it's a start... Now to get some models other then chipmunk and I will be all set! lol I tried to use cheetah but he just wanted to roll around.