. . . would you want someone to tell you? What I'm about to write is as pleasant as telling someone they have bad breath. I really don't know if I want to, but what if you'd really like to know? I feel some kind of obligation to whisper some possibly uncomfortable information in you ear. But first, some disclaimers:
1) I am NOT a copyright expert nor legal adviser of any kind and may very well not know anything about what I'm about to write here. If you have questions or concerns you should seek out your own legal information from an expert.
2) I am NOT passing judgement nor trying to tell anyone what to do or not do. I promise, cross my heart, stick a needle in my eye. I am not the Pinterest police and have no intentions of checking on anyone's pins except for my own viewing enjoyment (yes, I'm still sneaking peeks to feed my inspiration addiction). I truly have many questions about it all myself and I'm still trying to figure out exactly what I personally want to do with this information.
Brace yourself for a real bubble burster . . .
Pinterest, it appears, is beginning to gather a great deal of attention and criticism for widespread copyright infringement. It is estimated that 99% of what is pinned to Pinterest is done so in violation of Pinterest's own terms as well as in violation of existing copyright laws. And to make matters worse, the user agreement seems to make the user/pinner responsible and therefore the one that gets sued for infringement first if they pin things without permission or infringe upon the copyrights of others. Instead of me trying to explain this all properly, I've gathered some links to articles written about it: (if you search "Pinterest copyright" you'll find even more articles to read)
~ Pinterest's Copyright Strategy Puts the Burden on Users
~ Why I Tearfully Deleted my Pinterest Inspiration Boards
~ Not Pining for Pinning
~ Is Pinterest the new Napster?
~ Pinterst is blowing up - with cries of copyright infringement
~ Avoiding Copyright Pitfalls on Pinterest
~ What you Should Know about Pinterest and Copyright
It's a slippery slope for artists and other content copyright holders. If we give permission to pin our work/content, we are giving permission to Pinterest to not only profit from our work/content, but to do with it as they wish, essentially giving up the rights to our own work. If we don't give permission to pin our content, we're the snobby bad guys because we've rained on one of the biggest happy place parades of all time. Who doesn't love the idea of Pinterest, sharing the world's best images of the worlds' best ideas in one handy dandy easy to use place? Damn you Pinterest! (with tongue in cheek)
Ah, but maybe you're still on the "what about all the great exposure?" side of the fence. I seem to be having a hard time swinging my leg over that fence too. Of course, I'm very interested in free advertising on one of the hottest sites ever created! But if the exposure means giving up the rights to the work I could gain from in the first place, I don't know how free the advertising really is. It is a prickly pickle, this whole Pinterest thing. (say that 3 times fast)
I honestly don't know what to think, do or say about it all. I have deleted my own boards for the time being and won't pin anymore until a few more kinks are worked out. I just can't knowingly and purposely violate copyrights over and over myself. But, I am waiting and watching and praying for miracles that all will get resolved and I can happily return to the greatest (and possibly most productive) pastimes of all internet history without fear of being sued or my work being pirated by Pinterest.
Is there any way to fix all of this? I think so.
1) I think Pinterest could change their terms to protect the artist by not claiming the right to do whatever they want with what is being pinned.
2) I think Pinterest could flip things over and allow people to "opt in" rather than "opt out". In other words, encourage artists to display a button or switch where the works are originally shared that gives permission to post to Pinterest instead of forcing artists to go around writing 10 gabillion requests to remove work that they never gave permission to be used in the first place.
3) And, I think users need to be sure they are only sharing pins with direct links to the original source - no more tumblr links that essentially bypass the artist/original source altogether. There is a group starting a grassroots effort to get the word out. You can find some information on their Facebook wall here and some information on their blog here.
Before I go . . .
I promise no more "heavy" posts for a few days. And THANK YOU for your support, encouragment, good wishes, love, thoughtful comments and gracious messages regarding my post below. The path continues to be lit with the love and compassion of you all! ♥
Feb 29, 2012
Feb 27, 2012
Catching up . . .
Hello world . . . of 2 or 3! I think I may have understandably lost most of my blog audience with my inconsistent posting the last few months. But, I'm just not willing to give up on the blog. I keep thinking it is something I'd like to do better and cultivate into something productive and meaningful. I just need to continue to get my ducks in a row at home.
Blue Me
copyright by Marsha Jorgensen 1/20/2012. All rights reserved.
Digital collage. Image credits: everything from my personal stash and Tumble Fish Studio image kits including Divas, Remembrances, Nitty Gritty, My Picks and more.
So, I thought I'd finally explain a little more of what's been going on . . .
It's hard to explain completely (that's why I've put it off so long). There are lots of nooks and crannies that would take many pages of words to tell the whole story. The punch line is that back in November, just before my husband had the mini-stroke, our 18 year old daughter was diagnosed with severe clinical depression. I'm sharing this with my daughter's permission.
My husband's situation was not brought on by my daughter, we don't think, but his own stress from work and need for blood pressure medication. His work is going well, it's just growing in responsibility and adjustments need to be made to lighten his load. We're all working hard to streamline life and take time to smell the roses.
I have found, since Lauren's diagnosis, that discussing depression is a bit like discussing politics or religion due to some close minded opinionated know-it-all type people I have encountered - some in my own family. I've found I have to avoid discussing it with some people and that has been painful for me - not talking about my daughter in this case would be like trying to ignore an arm falling off. Talking about it with people that think it is just a case of feeling sorry for herself infuriated me. Lauren's depression is as much an illness as diabetes or high blood pressure or any other disorder many of us could have or develop. It's not a pity party, it's not a mood, it's not an attitude problem. It is a real medical and biological illness that may have very well been triggered by her being so sick with mono last year in the midst of all the pressure of graduating high school, scholarship applications, soccer games and college team tryouts, etc. Stress, lack of rest, and poor health can have a greater impact than many of us realize. Sometimes these things result in more easily discussed medical conditions and sometimes they can trigger mental illness issues. The stress Lauren put on herself, coupled with being one very sick person physically, just caught up with her and the brain chemistry changed along the way and whatever chemical we have in our brain that lets us recognize and feel happiness or relax went missing in Lauren. It took us from July to October to figure out what was going on and she progressively got worse as we misunderstood what was happening. Once we got an inkling and were able to get her proper help (therapy first and then medication), things started to improve ever so slowly and we are so grateful that she is, just recently, returning to the Lauren we all know and love. But it has been a long difficult journey and it took my focus away from work and blogs and emails and made life very simple in some ways - Lauren's survival was my task and endeavor and that was about it for both of us and all of us at some points.
I still don't know much about depression - I know what it isn't in some ways and I know enough to get frustrated with short sighted people that lack the compassion to try and understand it with me/us. We've all had "the blues", been down and out for periods of time and picked ourselves up and got on with life. Clinical depression, not situational depression, is a very different animal and not something that can be flipped around with attitude and coaching alone in many cases. I'll leave it at that for now as that is a lot to read, especially when you don't have to. I just wanted you to know why my focus has shifted and I may seem more distant and inconsistent.
The piece above, "Blue Me", is a little about my own reflection and grief in how I may have contributed to my children's life stumbles/struggles. The piece below, Un-Sung is full of symbolism in my recent months with Lauren. She not able to see life accurately, faking smiles just to get through a conversation or momentary encounter. Me (the bird) trying to "direct" her along the way, describing blue skies ahead, the target of being happy and getting well. Again, I'll leave it at that.
Un-Sung
copyright by Marsha Jorgensen 2012. All rights reserved.
Digital collage. Image credits: most everything from my Tumble Fish Studio kits including Etcetera, Happy Place, Freestyle, Random Favorites, City Skies, and more; head from picassoswoman at flickr and used with permission.
On a lighter note . . .
I have some new kits in the shoppe at Deviant Scrap! Making kits has been wonderful therapy for me and the one thing I've been able to continue with at my own pace. I have many ideas swirling in my head for future work and projects and when my situation doesn't allow for focus on them, I have enjoyed preparing for them with the creation of new kits.
Flying Things
HouseHold Items
HouseHold
Blue Me
copyright by Marsha Jorgensen 1/20/2012. All rights reserved.
Digital collage. Image credits: everything from my personal stash and Tumble Fish Studio image kits including Divas, Remembrances, Nitty Gritty, My Picks and more.
So, I thought I'd finally explain a little more of what's been going on . . .
It's hard to explain completely (that's why I've put it off so long). There are lots of nooks and crannies that would take many pages of words to tell the whole story. The punch line is that back in November, just before my husband had the mini-stroke, our 18 year old daughter was diagnosed with severe clinical depression. I'm sharing this with my daughter's permission.
My husband's situation was not brought on by my daughter, we don't think, but his own stress from work and need for blood pressure medication. His work is going well, it's just growing in responsibility and adjustments need to be made to lighten his load. We're all working hard to streamline life and take time to smell the roses.
I have found, since Lauren's diagnosis, that discussing depression is a bit like discussing politics or religion due to some close minded opinionated know-it-all type people I have encountered - some in my own family. I've found I have to avoid discussing it with some people and that has been painful for me - not talking about my daughter in this case would be like trying to ignore an arm falling off. Talking about it with people that think it is just a case of feeling sorry for herself infuriated me. Lauren's depression is as much an illness as diabetes or high blood pressure or any other disorder many of us could have or develop. It's not a pity party, it's not a mood, it's not an attitude problem. It is a real medical and biological illness that may have very well been triggered by her being so sick with mono last year in the midst of all the pressure of graduating high school, scholarship applications, soccer games and college team tryouts, etc. Stress, lack of rest, and poor health can have a greater impact than many of us realize. Sometimes these things result in more easily discussed medical conditions and sometimes they can trigger mental illness issues. The stress Lauren put on herself, coupled with being one very sick person physically, just caught up with her and the brain chemistry changed along the way and whatever chemical we have in our brain that lets us recognize and feel happiness or relax went missing in Lauren. It took us from July to October to figure out what was going on and she progressively got worse as we misunderstood what was happening. Once we got an inkling and were able to get her proper help (therapy first and then medication), things started to improve ever so slowly and we are so grateful that she is, just recently, returning to the Lauren we all know and love. But it has been a long difficult journey and it took my focus away from work and blogs and emails and made life very simple in some ways - Lauren's survival was my task and endeavor and that was about it for both of us and all of us at some points.
I still don't know much about depression - I know what it isn't in some ways and I know enough to get frustrated with short sighted people that lack the compassion to try and understand it with me/us. We've all had "the blues", been down and out for periods of time and picked ourselves up and got on with life. Clinical depression, not situational depression, is a very different animal and not something that can be flipped around with attitude and coaching alone in many cases. I'll leave it at that for now as that is a lot to read, especially when you don't have to. I just wanted you to know why my focus has shifted and I may seem more distant and inconsistent.
The piece above, "Blue Me", is a little about my own reflection and grief in how I may have contributed to my children's life stumbles/struggles. The piece below, Un-Sung is full of symbolism in my recent months with Lauren. She not able to see life accurately, faking smiles just to get through a conversation or momentary encounter. Me (the bird) trying to "direct" her along the way, describing blue skies ahead, the target of being happy and getting well. Again, I'll leave it at that.
Un-Sung
copyright by Marsha Jorgensen 2012. All rights reserved.
Digital collage. Image credits: most everything from my Tumble Fish Studio kits including Etcetera, Happy Place, Freestyle, Random Favorites, City Skies, and more; head from picassoswoman at flickr and used with permission.
On a lighter note . . .
I have some new kits in the shoppe at Deviant Scrap! Making kits has been wonderful therapy for me and the one thing I've been able to continue with at my own pace. I have many ideas swirling in my head for future work and projects and when my situation doesn't allow for focus on them, I have enjoyed preparing for them with the creation of new kits.
Flying Things
HouseHold Items
HouseHold
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.
Nov 3, 2011
Are you ready for this?
Here is the big news I've been teasing you about . . . .
(wish I had spotlights and trumpets and confetti and all)
40% off nearly all of my kits, except new releases, November 4 - November 6! That means a regularly priced $5 kit is now just $3! This is a great time to stock up!
And that's not all. Almost every designer at DeviantScrap is having a HUGE sale! And, there are games to be played and lots of prizes to win! Check out the Fun & Games thread in the DeviantScrap forum on Friday. You won't want to miss so many chances to win!
This is a game I am hosting . . . all you have to do is Write a Caption and you'll be entered to win. But don't write it here . . . you have to play in the DeviantScrap Forum. The picture below is linked to the game but be sure to check out all the games in the forum.
(wish I had spotlights and trumpets and confetti and all)
40% off nearly all of my kits, except new releases, November 4 - November 6! That means a regularly priced $5 kit is now just $3! This is a great time to stock up!
And that's not all. Almost every designer at DeviantScrap is having a HUGE sale! And, there are games to be played and lots of prizes to win! Check out the Fun & Games thread in the DeviantScrap forum on Friday. You won't want to miss so many chances to win!
This is a game I am hosting . . . all you have to do is Write a Caption and you'll be entered to win. But don't write it here . . . you have to play in the DeviantScrap Forum. The picture below is linked to the game but be sure to check out all the games in the forum.
Oct 30, 2011
Happy Halloween! Prize Winner Announced!
I am so excited! I finally figured out how to sorta kinda make an animated Gif! Like a little kid, I got so excited, I couldn't wait to show you so had to put this in here first thing. I'm sorry for the blurry quality. I had trouble saving it in the large size so had to sacrifice quality and size to keep all of my frames. I'll get better at this! (more at the bottom of this post)
copyright by Marsha Jorgensen 10/30/2011. All rights reserved.
Animation. Image credits: Tumble Fish Studio kits including Male Persuasion, Happy Place, Freestyle, Get Freaky and a new kit yet to be released.
Now with more important business . . .
copyright by Marsha Jorgensen 10/30/2011. All rights reserved.
Digital collage. Image credits include: Tumble Fish Studio kits including Odd Magic, Pumpkin Patch, Etcetera, and Slightly Sinister.
We have a prize winner!
Thank you all for your wonderful comments and for playing along. The person randomly drawn to win the $10 coupon to my shoppe at DeviantScrap.com is . . .
Rebecca Trevino of Obtainium Art
Rebecca, email me and I will send you your coupon and let you in on a little secret that makes this coupon so special. I numbered the comments in order and then used the Random Number Generator. The rest of you will have to wait another day or two to find out what HUMUNGOUS thing is coming later this week! And, I'll show you one more way you could win a $10 coupon!
Flying Free . . .
The theme at DeviantScrap in November is Flying Free, as in freestyle work and any other interpretation you're inspired to imagine. For me it means a surrender to the Muses, an aspiration to take to the wind and enjoy what you find when you land. Pooh on preconceived notions, dare to be off-beat, delight in nonsense, and embrace whimsy!
This is the fist of two Freestyle kits I'll be releasing in November. The previews below are linked to their spots in the shoppe.
Freestyle
Freestyle (jpg version)
Anthem
copyright by Marsha Jorgensen 10/23/2011. All rights reserved.
Digital Collage. Image credits: All from my own private stash and Tumble Fish Studio image kits including Freestyle and My Picks.
Artist Trading Card - Catch Me if You Can
copyright by Marsha Jorgensen 10/12/2011. All rights reserved.
Digital ATC. Image credits: All from my own private stash and Tumble Fish Studio image kits including Freestyle, Divas, and Winged Splendor.
My new fascination . . .
. . . animated GIFs and short videos. You saw my first animated creation at the top. I can't wait to learn more about this! I borrowed these from Juxtapoz:
copyright by Marsha Jorgensen 10/30/2011. All rights reserved.
Animation. Image credits: Tumble Fish Studio kits including Male Persuasion, Happy Place, Freestyle, Get Freaky and a new kit yet to be released.
Now with more important business . . .
copyright by Marsha Jorgensen 10/30/2011. All rights reserved.
Digital collage. Image credits include: Tumble Fish Studio kits including Odd Magic, Pumpkin Patch, Etcetera, and Slightly Sinister.
We have a prize winner!
Thank you all for your wonderful comments and for playing along. The person randomly drawn to win the $10 coupon to my shoppe at DeviantScrap.com is . . .
Rebecca Trevino of Obtainium Art
Rebecca, email me and I will send you your coupon and let you in on a little secret that makes this coupon so special. I numbered the comments in order and then used the Random Number Generator. The rest of you will have to wait another day or two to find out what HUMUNGOUS thing is coming later this week! And, I'll show you one more way you could win a $10 coupon!
Flying Free . . .
The theme at DeviantScrap in November is Flying Free, as in freestyle work and any other interpretation you're inspired to imagine. For me it means a surrender to the Muses, an aspiration to take to the wind and enjoy what you find when you land. Pooh on preconceived notions, dare to be off-beat, delight in nonsense, and embrace whimsy!
This is the fist of two Freestyle kits I'll be releasing in November. The previews below are linked to their spots in the shoppe.
Freestyle
Freestyle (jpg version)
Anthem
copyright by Marsha Jorgensen 10/23/2011. All rights reserved.
Digital Collage. Image credits: All from my own private stash and Tumble Fish Studio image kits including Freestyle and My Picks.
Artist Trading Card - Catch Me if You Can
copyright by Marsha Jorgensen 10/12/2011. All rights reserved.
Digital ATC. Image credits: All from my own private stash and Tumble Fish Studio image kits including Freestyle, Divas, and Winged Splendor.
My new fascination . . .
. . . animated GIFs and short videos. You saw my first animated creation at the top. I can't wait to learn more about this! I borrowed these from Juxtapoz:
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