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What’s up with photoblog navigation?

15 May 2008 by kristarella

I’ve been working on a new design for this site, making themes for my blog and photoblog. I’m integrating both blogs as much as possible, even though they use different software. They’re going to look very similar and they’ll share some pages; no need for two different about pages. I’m in two minds about changing […]

Filed Under: Blogging, Design, Photography Tagged With: websites

Create a custom homepage in WordPress: the content

8 May 2008 by kristarella

Last post I talked about how to create a custom home page in WordPress, but I didn’t mention many specifics of putting stuff on the homepage. Now I will!

Filed Under: Blogging, Tutorials, WordPress Tagged With: websites

How to create a custom homepage in WordPress

7 May 2008 by kristarella

The issue of using a portal-style home page in WordPress has come up a couple of times recently. I’ve tried to help some people with the code and settings. I’ve learnt a fair bit in the process that I thought was worth sharing. WordPress can use a file called home.php as a homepage, which supercedes […]

Filed Under: Blogging, Tutorials, WordPress Tagged With: websites

Expressive words

30 April 2008 by kristarella

I saw this great concept via i love typography. Select five words and explore their expressive quality by manipulating the letter forms. Expressive words. I thought it looked like a bit of fun and a thoughtful exercise, so I gave it a go. I only did four words, three of which Karly did (to see […]

Filed Under: Design, Graphics

Jesus the result of rape, film-maker claims

24 April 2008 by kristarella

Story at ABC News. When I saw this headline my first reaction was “Nice.” The kind of “nice” you would say to someone burping in your face, or letting a really loud, wet-sounding fart rip, or possibly vomiting on your freshly dry cleaned silk dress. The news story isn’t any more informative than the headline, […]

Filed Under: My life & thoughts, Religion Tagged With: news

NSW banning laser pointers?

21 April 2008 by kristarella

I just came across this news story. It says the NSW government is banning laser pointers due to the danger posed to pilots and drivers. It caught my attention because it just seems so weird! Sure, we don’t want planes to come crashing down on our heads, but blanket banning lasers just seems silly. The […]

Filed Under: My life & thoughts Tagged With: Australia, news

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A triptych of baubles. These are very satisfying t A triptych of baubles. These are very satisfying to paint ❤️💚💙

#watercolor #watercolour #christmas
I have really enjoyed this Christmassy painting! S I have really enjoyed this Christmassy painting! So glad my friend asked me to make some cards for our church helpers, because it set me on a roll!
#watercolor #watercolour #christmas #christmascards #watercolorcards
Had a great Saturday at the GKR Karate State Title Had a great Saturday at the GKR Karate State Titles! I was a sub for @jamesxuereb.me in the Blue Flame Dragons thanks to his sprained ankle; we won first round and came fourth overall!
I did a bunch of judging and officiating, which was really good.
I didn’t place in my individual events, but had a very fun final round of kumite (sparring).

#gkrkarate #karate
More stamping tonight. Even better than last night More stamping tonight. Even better than last night’s!
Did some stamping this evening. Love it! I wish I’ Did some stamping this evening. Love it! I wish I’d done some pages in other ink colours before I dismantled the stamps 😂
Had an appointment in the city, so I got to visit Had an appointment in the city, so I got to visit the @legocertifiedstores_anz Wicked display!
#wicked #lego #afol #sydney
A little book I made from Bunnings paint sample ca A little book I made from Bunnings paint sample cards. It’s going to be for mini paintings and collages. Sometimes it’s nice to start with a colour rather than a blank white page!
A little while ago I did some swatching of Daniel A little while ago I did some swatching of Daniel Smith and Schminke Horodam watercolours. So soothing! I love some of the granulating colours!
#watercolours
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