Feb 13, 2012
Feb 8, 2012
I am here . . . part 2
copyright by Marsha Jorgensen 2012. All rights reserved.Digital journal page. Image credits: everything from my Tumble Fish Studio kits including Freestyle, Freestyle 2, Etcetera, Nitty Gritty, My Picks, and others.
I really want to share with you a bit of what's been going on in my life because I think it's important, sometimes, to share such things . . . you never know when sharing the nitty gritty in your life will help someone else not feel alone in their own life matters. But, it's hard to write about and I need to be in the right mood. So, know that I will get to that stuff soon and fill in the blanks for my sporadic posting and presence in internet world lately.
Today, I thought I'd share the surface stuff . . . the stuff that we all keep going so that life at least appears to be normal and working. Sometimes its THAT stuff that actually DOES keep us going and normal and working even if it's just camouflaging the real story deep down.
I've been making art. I've been making image kits. I've been collecting new old antique papers and pictures and things. I've been making plans for new projects and new ways to work and design and create. I've been researching (does Pinterest count as research?). I've been helping with a bathroom remodel (which, as we all know any such project . . . ) takes over the whole house in one way or another. That's the surface stuff, the stuff that keeps me going and normal.
You won't want to miss this . . . a little customer appreciation on Valentine's Day!
Most recent kits . . .
Pictures are linked to their listing in the Deviant Scrap shoppe. All of these have printable jpg sheet versions in my shoppe too, so look for those listings if you prefer.
Something's Fishy
Nitty Gritty
Be Mine
Frippery
Some recent work . . .
MamaFish
. . . some of you know my nickname is MamaFish so I guess it's a bit of a self portrait in some ways . . . maybe.
copyright Marsha Jorgensen 1/18/2012. All rights reserved.Digital collage. Image credits: all but the net from my own Tumble Fish Studio kits and images. Net from Christina Renee designs.
Noises in my Head
copyright by Marsha Jorgensen 1/27/2012. All rights reserved.There is a second version of this with a little lighter feel to it posted just after this one in flickr.Digital collage. Image credits: everything from my own personal stash and Tumble Fish Studio image kits including Male Persuasion, Frippery, Slightly Sinister, Freestyle, Freestyle 2, and more.
The bathroom remodel . . . in progress
If you look very closely in the lower left you can see metal tape closing up a hole left by grout fallen out between the floor and cabinet. The old pipes were so corroded, you could not stick a pencil in the hole the water was coming out. So, we demolished the old lath and plaster to get to the pipes (thank goodness! I was sick of the original 1945 pink!), put in new copper pipes, had a contractor float the wall to plum it up with new lath and mortar and the new tile is being placed as I write this.
Jan 30, 2012
I am here . . . part 1
tap, tap, tap . .. . is this thing on? Have you forgotten about me?
I'm going to keep this short but wanted you to know I am still alive, still making art, still making kits, and doing well! It's been a hard few months for my family so I was in a "something's gotta give" situation and blogging was one of the things I had to let go for awhile so that I could keep other things going. I'll share more about that later.
But, I have big plans for this year and am working on revamping my blog and Etsy and trying some new larger work and coming back bigger and better! So . . . if anyone is still out there . . . come back soon for more of the story . . . .
Sing to Me
copyright by Marsha Jorgensen 1/25/2012. All rights reserved.
Digital journal page. Image credits: everything from my personal stash and Tumble Fish Studio digital image kits including My Picks, Girl Whimsy, Freestyle 2, 49 Birds, East is West, and Ooo La La.
I'm going to keep this short but wanted you to know I am still alive, still making art, still making kits, and doing well! It's been a hard few months for my family so I was in a "something's gotta give" situation and blogging was one of the things I had to let go for awhile so that I could keep other things going. I'll share more about that later.
But, I have big plans for this year and am working on revamping my blog and Etsy and trying some new larger work and coming back bigger and better! So . . . if anyone is still out there . . . come back soon for more of the story . . . .
Sing to Me
copyright by Marsha Jorgensen 1/25/2012. All rights reserved.
Digital journal page. Image credits: everything from my personal stash and Tumble Fish Studio digital image kits including My Picks, Girl Whimsy, Freestyle 2, 49 Birds, East is West, and Ooo La La.
Nov 30, 2011
New paper kits and drawing winner!
I'm late, I'm late, I'm late! I'm so late to post the winner of the drawing I was going to announce on Monday and I'm so sorry. No excuse but my normal running amuck (which by the way I just learned you can spell either amok or amuck). Trying to balance work with the Holidays and recent family events and I'm kinda all over the place.
So first, here are two new kits released today . . . two variations of papers I saved from my grandmother, mostly the backs of recipes and papers with words to songs, which were fun to re-read. The same papers were used for both kits. Granny Papers shows the original vintage papers and Illuminated Papers includes the same papers with color added. (sorry, no jpg sheet version of these kits)
Illuminated Papers kit
Granny Papers kit
Drawing Winner!
I kinda snuck the last drawing in at the end of a post so we didn't have that many entries. I did really appreciate reading the thoughtful comments left though - it prompted me add to my list of things to be thankful for myself. Since we didn't have a ton, I just did a quick paper draw to find our winner . . . who is . . .
Laure Janus of Chaos and Art blog!
Congratulations Laure! I'll be emailing you your $10 coupon!
If you didn't win this time, don't be sad . . . we'll be having several more drawings in December!
So first, here are two new kits released today . . . two variations of papers I saved from my grandmother, mostly the backs of recipes and papers with words to songs, which were fun to re-read. The same papers were used for both kits. Granny Papers shows the original vintage papers and Illuminated Papers includes the same papers with color added. (sorry, no jpg sheet version of these kits)
Illuminated Papers kit
Granny Papers kit
Drawing Winner!
I kinda snuck the last drawing in at the end of a post so we didn't have that many entries. I did really appreciate reading the thoughtful comments left though - it prompted me add to my list of things to be thankful for myself. Since we didn't have a ton, I just did a quick paper draw to find our winner . . . who is . . .
Laure Janus of Chaos and Art blog!
Congratulations Laure! I'll be emailing you your $10 coupon!
If you didn't win this time, don't be sad . . . we'll be having several more drawings in December!
Nov 22, 2011
Happy Thanksgiving, Humungous Sale!
Esprit
copyright by Marsha Jorgensen 11/11/11. All rights reserved.
Digital collage. Image credits: most parts from Tumble Fish Studio image kits including Freestyle, Freestyle 2, and Framed. Part of background from private stash and sparkles from Finecrafted Designs.
ThanksGiving . . .
I didn't have time as I had hoped to prepare a special Thanksgiving treat for you. Things have been a little crazy here. We've had some unusual stresses in our family recently and then to top things off, my husband was in the hospital all last weekend after having a mini-stroke or TIA on Friday. He is doing fine, no permanent damage, but a bit of a mortality and reality check for us. My family and I have so many blessings to be thankful for and we are, but I want you to know I am particularly thankful for all of my art, blog, and customer friends. Your support all along my journey has been one of the best, most precious gifts of my life. So, I am thankful for ALL OF YOU! HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
Anther humungous 40% off sale . . .
Not to be missed, Deviant Scrap is having another giant sale! Most designers, including me, are offering 40% off most kits (excluding new releases). It won't be happening again for quite some time so if you missed the last big sale, here's one more chance to stock up! (picture below linked to my shoppe) I just put all the sale prices up tonight and the sale ends Sunday at midnight.
While you're shopping at Deviant Scrap this weekend, you might be interested in this very special swap we are having . . . a cookie recipe exchange. More details can be found by following the linked picture below, but participants will email me their cookie recipes decorated in whatever tradition or theme they wish. At the end of the swap, participants will be given a special download code to download all of the recipe cards from all the other participants gathered in a handy digital kit. (no mailing necessary)
I know some of you hate seeing it too early, but I've been bitten by the Christmas bug! Actually, I think I've been stifling the urge to Christmas-tize things for about a month now. To show off my new Christmas kits, here are a couple of new pieces . . .
Happy Christmas
copyright by Marsha Jorgensen 11/22/11. All rights reserved.
Digital card. Image credits: everything from Tumble Fish Studio kits at Deviantscrap.com including Merry Merry, Christmas Cheer, and Good Tidings.
Merry Christmas
copyright by Marsha Jorgensen 11/22/11. All rights reserved.
Digital card. Image credits: everything from Tumble Fish Studio kits at Deviantscrap.com including Merry Merry, Christmas Cheer, Good Tidings, Flower Land Gnomes, and Girl Whimsy.
Christmas Cheer kit (also available in a printable collage sheet version)
Good Tidings kit (also available in a printable collage sheet version)
Merry Merry kit (includes both png files and printable collage sheets!)
Prize Drawing!
All you have to do is leave a comment on this post telling me one thing you are thankful for that has to do with creating, and you will be entered into a drawing for a $10 coupon good on any Tumble Fish Studio kits at DeviantScrap. Comments must be left by Sunday, 11/27 at midnight and each person will only be entered once. Winner will be announced Monday, 11/28.
copyright by Marsha Jorgensen 11/11/11. All rights reserved.
Digital collage. Image credits: most parts from Tumble Fish Studio image kits including Freestyle, Freestyle 2, and Framed. Part of background from private stash and sparkles from Finecrafted Designs.
ThanksGiving . . .
I didn't have time as I had hoped to prepare a special Thanksgiving treat for you. Things have been a little crazy here. We've had some unusual stresses in our family recently and then to top things off, my husband was in the hospital all last weekend after having a mini-stroke or TIA on Friday. He is doing fine, no permanent damage, but a bit of a mortality and reality check for us. My family and I have so many blessings to be thankful for and we are, but I want you to know I am particularly thankful for all of my art, blog, and customer friends. Your support all along my journey has been one of the best, most precious gifts of my life. So, I am thankful for ALL OF YOU! HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
Anther humungous 40% off sale . . .
Not to be missed, Deviant Scrap is having another giant sale! Most designers, including me, are offering 40% off most kits (excluding new releases). It won't be happening again for quite some time so if you missed the last big sale, here's one more chance to stock up! (picture below linked to my shoppe) I just put all the sale prices up tonight and the sale ends Sunday at midnight.
While you're shopping at Deviant Scrap this weekend, you might be interested in this very special swap we are having . . . a cookie recipe exchange. More details can be found by following the linked picture below, but participants will email me their cookie recipes decorated in whatever tradition or theme they wish. At the end of the swap, participants will be given a special download code to download all of the recipe cards from all the other participants gathered in a handy digital kit. (no mailing necessary)
I know some of you hate seeing it too early, but I've been bitten by the Christmas bug! Actually, I think I've been stifling the urge to Christmas-tize things for about a month now. To show off my new Christmas kits, here are a couple of new pieces . . .
Happy Christmas
copyright by Marsha Jorgensen 11/22/11. All rights reserved.
Digital card. Image credits: everything from Tumble Fish Studio kits at Deviantscrap.com including Merry Merry, Christmas Cheer, and Good Tidings.
Merry Christmas
copyright by Marsha Jorgensen 11/22/11. All rights reserved.
Digital card. Image credits: everything from Tumble Fish Studio kits at Deviantscrap.com including Merry Merry, Christmas Cheer, Good Tidings, Flower Land Gnomes, and Girl Whimsy.
Christmas Cheer kit (also available in a printable collage sheet version)
Good Tidings kit (also available in a printable collage sheet version)
Merry Merry kit (includes both png files and printable collage sheets!)
Prize Drawing!
All you have to do is leave a comment on this post telling me one thing you are thankful for that has to do with creating, and you will be entered into a drawing for a $10 coupon good on any Tumble Fish Studio kits at DeviantScrap. Comments must be left by Sunday, 11/27 at midnight and each person will only be entered once. Winner will be announced Monday, 11/28.
Nov 13, 2011
A post and run . . .
Hope everyone is having a lovely weekend! I've taken time to catch up on chores, see a movie, shop for some new old pictures and papers, and make a little art. I'm just about to go and try to invent/discover a healthy egg roll for dinner . . . . sounds kinda yucky to use ground turkey breast but we're gonna see how it works.
Take the Air
copyright by Marsha Jorgensen 11/11/11. All rights reserved.
Digital collage. Image credits: everything from Tumble Fish Studio image kits including Freestyle, Freestyle 2, and Slightly Sinister.
Phone Friend
copyright by Marsha Jorgensen 11/11/11. All rights reserved.
Digital collage. Image credits: everything from Tumble Fish Studio's image kit, Freestyle 2.
The new kit . . . released earlier than expected! It's came out today in the Tumble Fish Studio shoppe at DeviantScrap.com!
Freestyle 2
Freestyle 2 (printable jpg sheet version)
Prize Winner
The winner of my little kit give-away is Taluula of Taluulas blog and one of the three very popular Three Muses! Congratulations Taluula!
I numbered the entries in order of their appearance and then used the random number generator to pick a number. If you didn't win this time, never fear! There will be oodles of prizes in November and December so keep your eye out for more ways to win!
Take the Air
copyright by Marsha Jorgensen 11/11/11. All rights reserved.
Digital collage. Image credits: everything from Tumble Fish Studio image kits including Freestyle, Freestyle 2, and Slightly Sinister.
Phone Friend
copyright by Marsha Jorgensen 11/11/11. All rights reserved.
Digital collage. Image credits: everything from Tumble Fish Studio's image kit, Freestyle 2.
The new kit . . . released earlier than expected! It's came out today in the Tumble Fish Studio shoppe at DeviantScrap.com!
Freestyle 2
Freestyle 2 (printable jpg sheet version)
Prize Winner
The winner of my little kit give-away is Taluula of Taluulas blog and one of the three very popular Three Muses! Congratulations Taluula!
I numbered the entries in order of their appearance and then used the random number generator to pick a number. If you didn't win this time, never fear! There will be oodles of prizes in November and December so keep your eye out for more ways to win!
Nov 8, 2011
My friend, thank you, and a prize
My friend, Nancy . . .
I've shared work with you from time to time that I find inspiring, that I connect to and delight in looking at over and over. It's no secret that I am a huge fan of the Goddess Nancy Baumiller - fan of her, and fan of her work. (Notice that I said Goddess, Nancy!) She has become one of my many close never-met-in-person friends. She and I get each other, we embrace each other, imperfections and all. We boost each other up and cheer each other on. I think it's safe to say, we both feel like we're a high functioning mess, if that makes sense. We're often the peanut gallery in the back having our own version of everyone else's neat and tidy lives.
Not long ago, Nancy made this beautiful journal page and I begged her for it. You can really only beg from people you love . . . not many of us have the guts to beg from just anyone. And, lo and behold, look what showed up in my mail recently . . .
It's Not Surprising Why . . . by Nancy Baumiller
copyright by Nancy Baumiller 2011. All rights reserved.
Enjoy some more work created by Nancy below . . .
(untitled journal page)
copyright by Nancy Baumiller 2011. All rights reserved.
Brain Dump page . . .
copyright by Nancy Baumiller 2011. All rights reserved.
To resolve . . . (another most favorite of mine)
copyright by Nancy Baumiller 2011. All rights reserved.
(untitled journal page)
copyright by Nancy Baumiller 2011. All rights reserved.
In this blog post, Nancy shares some places she gathers inspiration. Of course, I became an instant fan as well.
Many of you know that Nancy is a designer at DeviantScrap too. Her images remain one of my go to sources when I am making my own work. Though it never turns out this way, I often use Nancy's work as a reference source to a piece when I start out. I find so much inspiration in even the smallest of details in her work. But it's good that my work inevitably turns out to look like I made it and not Nancy. I want her work to remain my inspiration . . . the carrot held out in front on a string to keep me moving forward. You can find Nancy's delicious shoppe of image kits here.
Speaking of inspiration, have you downloaded this month's The Deviant Muse zine? It's free and full of goodies you won't want to miss! Just click on the picture below to get your free copy.
Thank you . . . to all who visited the shoppe during the big 40% off sale last weekend! It was a great success. And *waving you over closer* . . . psst . . . . *whispering* . . . . there's another one coming soon! Yes, November is a great month to stock up on images. You won't want to miss the Black Friday sale November 23-27. More information coming soon!
Prize anyone?
I think it's time for another prize . . . how'd you like a chance to win my next kit for FREE? All you have to do is leave a comment on this post by Saturday, November 12th and you'll be entered to win. The kit will be released in the next 10 days or so, but if you win, you will get my kit before it's released to the public.
I've shared work with you from time to time that I find inspiring, that I connect to and delight in looking at over and over. It's no secret that I am a huge fan of the Goddess Nancy Baumiller - fan of her, and fan of her work. (Notice that I said Goddess, Nancy!) She has become one of my many close never-met-in-person friends. She and I get each other, we embrace each other, imperfections and all. We boost each other up and cheer each other on. I think it's safe to say, we both feel like we're a high functioning mess, if that makes sense. We're often the peanut gallery in the back having our own version of everyone else's neat and tidy lives.
Not long ago, Nancy made this beautiful journal page and I begged her for it. You can really only beg from people you love . . . not many of us have the guts to beg from just anyone. And, lo and behold, look what showed up in my mail recently . . .
It's Not Surprising Why . . . by Nancy Baumiller
copyright by Nancy Baumiller 2011. All rights reserved.
Enjoy some more work created by Nancy below . . .
(untitled journal page)
copyright by Nancy Baumiller 2011. All rights reserved.
Brain Dump page . . .
copyright by Nancy Baumiller 2011. All rights reserved.
To resolve . . . (another most favorite of mine)
copyright by Nancy Baumiller 2011. All rights reserved.
(untitled journal page)
copyright by Nancy Baumiller 2011. All rights reserved.
In this blog post, Nancy shares some places she gathers inspiration. Of course, I became an instant fan as well.
Many of you know that Nancy is a designer at DeviantScrap too. Her images remain one of my go to sources when I am making my own work. Though it never turns out this way, I often use Nancy's work as a reference source to a piece when I start out. I find so much inspiration in even the smallest of details in her work. But it's good that my work inevitably turns out to look like I made it and not Nancy. I want her work to remain my inspiration . . . the carrot held out in front on a string to keep me moving forward. You can find Nancy's delicious shoppe of image kits here.
Speaking of inspiration, have you downloaded this month's The Deviant Muse zine? It's free and full of goodies you won't want to miss! Just click on the picture below to get your free copy.
Thank you . . . to all who visited the shoppe during the big 40% off sale last weekend! It was a great success. And *waving you over closer* . . . psst . . . . *whispering* . . . . there's another one coming soon! Yes, November is a great month to stock up on images. You won't want to miss the Black Friday sale November 23-27. More information coming soon!
Prize anyone?
I think it's time for another prize . . . how'd you like a chance to win my next kit for FREE? All you have to do is leave a comment on this post by Saturday, November 12th and you'll be entered to win. The kit will be released in the next 10 days or so, but if you win, you will get my kit before it's released to the public.
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