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GIMP Intro

8 March 2008 by kristarella

LaurenMarie, owner of Creative Curio, kindly asked me to write a post for her blog about GIMP, which has been published today. This GIMP introduction is really just an overview of some of the tools, which I’ll be expanding on in the weeks to come. 😀

Filed Under: GIMP, Graphics, Photos Tagged With: free, Free Software

My own 365 (+1) Project

29 February 2008 by kristarella

In amongst a bunch of reading a little while ago I came across the concept of the 365 project. I suppose anyone could do one for anything, but the ones I’ve seen have been photography projects. Take one photo everyday for one year. Some projects have rules such as a self-portrait every day, or post […]

Filed Under: My life & thoughts, Photography

Set in San Francisco

29 February 2008 by kristarella

This is my last instalment of photos for now. I’m sure there will be more on my photoblog sometime soon. Around the bay I’d bought a City Pass, which included a ticket for a Blue and Gold cruise around the bay. It wasn’t the nicest boat I’d been on and the commentary by “Captain Nemo” […]

Filed Under: My life & thoughts, Photos

My heart is back from San Francisco

28 February 2008 by kristarella

My husband is home and naturally rather tired from the flight and skipping a day. He’s been asleep for over four hours and really needs to get up because it’s only 4:54pm! Yesterday I got up to those crazy Sea Lions at Pier 39. Mountain View I didn’t take that many photos in Mountain View, […]

Filed Under: My life & thoughts, Photos

My heart is just leaving San Francisco

26 February 2008 by kristarella

My husband is just getting on the same plane I caught a week ago to come home. He’s been packing, returning the rental car, eating dinner at the airport and chatting to me via Google Talk. I’ve been chatting to him while upgrading my blog and organising photos to show you. I took a little […]

Filed Under: My life & thoughts, Photos

DIY protective wrap

23 January 2008 by kristarella

In planning for our trip, I decided a bag that holds both my camera and other stuff (wallet, notebook, water bottle etc) would be useful. Even better, a bag that could carry those things and my laptop; I could use it as carry on luggage and for uni.

Filed Under: Photography, Technology Tagged With: DIY

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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’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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