this precious life.

Each time I run out of stationary, I usually end up just making my own. So it's fun to try something a little different each time. You might remember catalogue post cards , letter cards &  recycled notes . I also had a bunch of fun creating simple hand painted stationary for myself last summer but forgot to photograph it before I used it:/ This time I was inspired by these envelopes & images like this , this & this :)  I love how imperfect they turned out! Materials: cardstock (any size you like- I used 9x6) pencil with new eraser or circle stamp craft paint Using your eraser or stamp, come up with all sorts of fun designs for each sheet! Let them dry and then write a note to a friend:) And don't forget the envelope! There's a template at the bottom of the post. {forgive the poor image quality! my camera was being temperamental with the low light.} Envelopes: card stock | paint | circle stamp | envelope template

there have been times when i've slacked on this blog...and then there have been times when i have SLACKED.  and yeah. it's been one of the former. it doesn't really help that i haven't had any time for creative projects (no projects = no tutorials for you) or that this is the one time of year i pull out my camera the least (short days + poor light + too many other things going on = no pretty pictures to blog). but.... the great blogging slump of twenty-thirteen is about to be remedied. hip hip hurrah! i'm working on a few tutorials, the days are getting longer (and hopefully warmer!!), portrait & wedding season are right around the corner and i'm soon to be on the road traveling again! in other news. i can't begin to count the reasons that spring is my favorite time of year but the top two would be... no 1. warmer weather & no. 2 everything alive & pretty again! oh and p.s.  to all y'all northerners, i'm sure this post se...

i never know what to think of january & february. some years they are the slowest, coldest months and only good for hibernating & projects... while other years the weather is a constant change from warm to cold & i'm kept on my toes, running all over town. this year it's been the latter. ever since the second week in january, i've been on a non-stop roll. this blog hasn't shown very much productivity but the rest of life sure has! i publically launched fernweh photography, checked two time-consuming photo projects off my to-do list, brainstormed about branding & packaging, switched to working with the inner-city ministry 3 days a week instead of 2 & drove well over 1,000 miles  (that much driving should be normal in my book by now, right?!). i also ran all over town house sitting, helping friends pack to move, visiting with a friend & her new babe, grabbing lunch, coffee & dinner with friends in between everything else, meeting with ...

 THIS is the reason I love to have opportunities to capture YOUR life moments. so you & your family can treasure the stories throughout generations:) and THIS, is the reason why I printed 1,223 personal images from last year. it's an honor to be a silent historian. (info@fernwehphotography.com)

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