Monday.
A new edition of the AEzine/Life Art newsletter went out yesterday. If you are not receiving it by email you can check it out here in the archives. This week was a basic update of projects and information that has been on my blog for the last couple of months.
For some reason the formatting program I am using is not a fan of adding images to the newsletter. I have received emails from some people letting me know that the text is covering the photo in the section about the Everyday Life photo book. Here's the text from that section:
And finally this week I want to introduce you
to one of the big projects I have been working
on over the past few months: an Everyday
Life photo book for Shutterfly. Photo books
are a beautiful and simple way to showcase
your family's photos and tell your
story. Check out more details on this book here.
You can see an entire sample of my book here.
Hoping to figure out what is up with the formatting of larger photos for the next issue.
It's a snow day here today - a couple more inches fell last night. Simon is so excited to be home and to get out and play in a bit (first he wanted to watch The Backyardigans Mission To Mars).
I am packing to leave for a trade show this week. Packing always seems to include cleaning as well.
Some of you have asked about the Keep Calm and Carry On poster you can see in the background of the photo posted on Friday's weekend creative prompt. I ordered mine from ReForm School (looks like it is currently out of stock) which is a great little shop with all kinds of goodies. The white frame is from Ikea. EDITED: Here's another source for this poster: sfgirlbybay (etsy shop) or from Barter Books in the UK.
I have been getting some emails regarding Five For Fighting's "What Kind of World Do You Want" campaign. I think I posted about this sometime last year but there seems to be a resurgence of interest/emails. Five for Fighting is donating money to a variety of different charities (including Autism Speaks) based on views of videos (read the "How this works" page for more details). There are tons of different videos on there that are inspiring and moving. Check out the videos here.
Happy Monday!
Thanks for all the info Ali. Also, I was sooooooooooo happy to get my AEZine on Sunday. It was like a gift in my e-mail.
Sue
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Love the Shutterfly books!
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Ali,I just started visiting your blog (not much of a techie) but I have been a loyal CK reader for years. I really enjoy the variety of info you share and love seeing your projects. Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts, cool ideas and interests! I loved your Valentine project but unfortunately I do not sew (or do it well at least.) Any suggestions on how to adapt the mini book for those of us who can't sew? Have a great day!
abd
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Look what Five for Fighting is doing for AUTSIM!!!http://www.whatkindofworlddoyouwant.com/videos/view/id/408214
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ooopppss so excited I spelled Autism wrong!lol
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I love that book...I have gotta do those for next year's Christmas for the Grandparents and Great Grandmas. Thank you for sharing!
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I love that book...I have gotta do those for next year's Christmas for the Grandparents and Great Grandmas. Thank you for sharing!
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Hi Ali-
I had trouble opening the url: whatkindofworlddoyouwant.com website. I am really interested in knowing more about it.
tina
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Will you be @ CHA? If so where? Look forward to seeing you again if you are.
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I have just read about your 366 day photo taking. I am also odoing this but I have choosen to take photos of the smaller things in nature that we usually over look. Thus in turn making me slow down and really enjoy god's creations around me.
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Amazing what you'll come up with next. I'm going to have to use Shutterfly now! It may sound cliche, but you're an example of one person changing the world in everything you do...the fundraising, the everyday art, the ability to inspire, to do good. Rock on.
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Ah, just one of many awesome posters Britain turned out during that period. Thanks for enabling! :)
And I LOVE that photo book. Seriously, it's just so cool to hear someone encourage imperfection. Life is too short, right?
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The book template is absolutely stunning! I wish shutterfly gave a bit more explanation about what is customizable. I'm guessing it's a drag and drop of photos I upload and then adding my own body text in the little areas, but I can't quite tell. I'm sure that it gets more explanation as you get into the process, but it's a little vague on what's involved. Maybe you could suggest they offer some more information up front. Love the idea, and the beautiful bound finished piece is so great. Keep it up!
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If you like that poster then you ll love this site....
http://www.keep-calm.com
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Ali, thanks so much for the link to the poster. I love the message, as I sometimes find myself saying to the kids "stay calm, don't panic...everything is going to be fine" (and it usually is)! I now have a vintage red poster on it's way and it will have a prominent spot in our mudroom!
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Love that poster! I never saw it while I was in England. Looks like a must buy. :)
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book is great - idea, layout, and gift!! You are so creative and I am glad you share it so freely with others, a gift for everyone!!
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I'm so excited about the shutterfly book. This is exactly the inspiration i have been looking for! Its perfect for us who want to create something beautiful with our pictures but dont really have the time to create a scrapbook layout for every one. plus, the idea of giving this as a gift to grandparents is awesome! thank you thank you!
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