They were originally supposed to take 1-11/2 weeks, but I received the prints Tuesday night, placed my order, and they had them ready for me yesterday! They close before I finish work, so I will have to wait until Saturday to pick them up, but I am so excited to see them!
I've been really nervous about the whole process, and I still am, but now that I actually have prints (once Saturday comes), I'm getting excited about it.
Our first craft fair is on the 16th, and then the next on the 30th. Please keep your fingers crossed that we do well!
To all you Halloweeners out there, Happy Halloween!!
-Jessica
Thursday, October 31, 2013
Monday, October 28, 2013
Weekend Recap!
This weekend was quite busy, but it was a great weekend.
Friday, me and my friend finally managed to find 2 craft fairs that still had room (note to self, if we do this next year, book earlier!), so we went out Friday tonight to Michaels to purchase the silk flowers for our candle holders we are making. They had a 40% off sale, so it was perfect timing. My teaching certificate also managed to save us another 15%! Score!
Saturday I had a district choir practice at church, and straight from there I headed out to the art printers. I was very nervous when I walked into the print shop, but I have to say, it turned out great! I told them I hadn't done this before, and I was nervous, and they took quite a bit of time to explain the process. They spent about an hour with me, and didn't rush me despite the fact that I wasn't a professional, or spending a huge amount of money.
The first step was selecting my pieces to be scanned, and its a very high-level scanner they have. They showed me a few samples, and on the paintings you could see the texture and every brush stroke. They also explained that if I got larger size prints, even though they are more money, then I could fit several smaller sized prints on one bigger sheet and cut my cost down. I also have to pay for the scan, a cost I wasn't aware. But after that, I own the high-quality scans of my artwork, and can get these printed anywhere I choose (they email them to me).
So, they should be finished scanning them and sending them to me by tomorrow night. From there, I decide how many of each print I want, and the size.
I actually found this piece when I was getting ready to go to the print shop, it was stuck between some pages of one of my art books, and I had completely forgotten about it. I'm so glad that I found it, because its received a lot of positive comments.
After that, I headed home, did a few chores, and then headed over to Alyssa's house for the night. I ended staying the night, had a few glasses of wine and played some pool.
Sunday morning we woke up to snow! FINALLY! Yes, I'm one of those freak people who actually love winter, and our first snow fall was very late this year.
I headed off to church, and after, decided to have an easy afternoon. I relaxed and took a nice bath (in the new bathroom in the basement, its a big 6 foot tub - which reminds, I still have to post about the basement construction - sorry Shannon!!), and read a book for a bit. Then I took a long nap in front of the fireplace. I did a little cleaning, and a lot of laundry, and watched some Christmas movies in the evening. It was the PERFECT snowy Sunday afternoon!
How was your weekend?
-Jessica
Friday, me and my friend finally managed to find 2 craft fairs that still had room (note to self, if we do this next year, book earlier!), so we went out Friday tonight to Michaels to purchase the silk flowers for our candle holders we are making. They had a 40% off sale, so it was perfect timing. My teaching certificate also managed to save us another 15%! Score!
Saturday I had a district choir practice at church, and straight from there I headed out to the art printers. I was very nervous when I walked into the print shop, but I have to say, it turned out great! I told them I hadn't done this before, and I was nervous, and they took quite a bit of time to explain the process. They spent about an hour with me, and didn't rush me despite the fact that I wasn't a professional, or spending a huge amount of money.
The first step was selecting my pieces to be scanned, and its a very high-level scanner they have. They showed me a few samples, and on the paintings you could see the texture and every brush stroke. They also explained that if I got larger size prints, even though they are more money, then I could fit several smaller sized prints on one bigger sheet and cut my cost down. I also have to pay for the scan, a cost I wasn't aware. But after that, I own the high-quality scans of my artwork, and can get these printed anywhere I choose (they email them to me).
So, they should be finished scanning them and sending them to me by tomorrow night. From there, I decide how many of each print I want, and the size.
I actually found this piece when I was getting ready to go to the print shop, it was stuck between some pages of one of my art books, and I had completely forgotten about it. I'm so glad that I found it, because its received a lot of positive comments.
Sunday morning we woke up to snow! FINALLY! Yes, I'm one of those freak people who actually love winter, and our first snow fall was very late this year.
I headed off to church, and after, decided to have an easy afternoon. I relaxed and took a nice bath (in the new bathroom in the basement, its a big 6 foot tub - which reminds, I still have to post about the basement construction - sorry Shannon!!), and read a book for a bit. Then I took a long nap in front of the fireplace. I did a little cleaning, and a lot of laundry, and watched some Christmas movies in the evening. It was the PERFECT snowy Sunday afternoon!
-Jessica
Thursday, October 24, 2013
Taking the Plunge!!!
I mentioned back when I started over new with this blog that I wanted to start blogging and sharing my art work.
I figured now is as good a time as any! The reason for this is that me and a friend have decided to participate in some Christmas craft markets in the next couple of months, so I will be busy getting ready for that! We will be making some Christmas candle ornaments together, and she makes these adorable girls bows and clips! And I will, hopefully, be selling some prints of my artwork, as well as some 8x10 oil paintings I am hoping to get done in time for the first craft market.
These are some samples of my various artwork that I am thinking of having prints made from:
What do you think??
Do you want to know something funny? I'm not nervous or scared to share and display my artwork at a craft market. What I'm nervous about is when I go to the print shop on Saturday, and having THEM see my work. I've decided to get professional art prints made, and not just copy them at Walmart (some are canvas paintings and can't be copied there anyways!), and I know that these print shops have seen and dealt with many PROFESSIONAL artists. Of which I am not. So I am most nervous for Saturday, and having my work judged and looked over by these people. Silly, yes??
-Jessica
I figured now is as good a time as any! The reason for this is that me and a friend have decided to participate in some Christmas craft markets in the next couple of months, so I will be busy getting ready for that! We will be making some Christmas candle ornaments together, and she makes these adorable girls bows and clips! And I will, hopefully, be selling some prints of my artwork, as well as some 8x10 oil paintings I am hoping to get done in time for the first craft market.
These are some samples of my various artwork that I am thinking of having prints made from:
What do you think??
Do you want to know something funny? I'm not nervous or scared to share and display my artwork at a craft market. What I'm nervous about is when I go to the print shop on Saturday, and having THEM see my work. I've decided to get professional art prints made, and not just copy them at Walmart (some are canvas paintings and can't be copied there anyways!), and I know that these print shops have seen and dealt with many PROFESSIONAL artists. Of which I am not. So I am most nervous for Saturday, and having my work judged and looked over by these people. Silly, yes??
-Jessica
Tuesday, October 22, 2013
Weekend recap - A day late, but its here!
Stephan is still here, 1 extra night with him (a rare occurrence, he had to work in town today, and so leaves tomorrow morning).
But I'm still going to do my weekend recap tonight, because you guys are THAT special to me. Yup, you are!
Friday was a great night. A friend had free tickets from her Dad for the Calgary Dino's football game ...they're the minor league to the CFL here (I think??), University level football. So me and Stephan went with the beautiful Alyssa and Amanda to watch, and had a great time! Luckily, weather co-operated with us, and it wasn't too cold. After the game, me and Stephan headed home and watched a movie down in the man cave, cuddled up with the fire place on. Perfect end to the night!
Saturday I slept in while Stephan met up with some friends for coffee. After that, we ran some errands together and just relaxed for the rest of the afternoon. Stephan headed out for the night to watch the hockey game at a local pub, while I watched a chick flick in the man cave (HA!).
Sunday morning was church, and then I had a lazy afternoon. I thought about doing some cleaning, I really did. But I took a long nap instead. I blame Stephan. He's really too comfy to cuddle up in his arms with. That's what Sundays are for, right?! After my nap, I made some delicious spaghetti for dinner (requested by Stephan), and then we cuddled up to watch some TV until bedtime.
I hope everyone else had a fabulous and relaxing weekend!
-Jessica
But I'm still going to do my weekend recap tonight, because you guys are THAT special to me. Yup, you are!
Friday was a great night. A friend had free tickets from her Dad for the Calgary Dino's football game ...they're the minor league to the CFL here (I think??), University level football. So me and Stephan went with the beautiful Alyssa and Amanda to watch, and had a great time! Luckily, weather co-operated with us, and it wasn't too cold. After the game, me and Stephan headed home and watched a movie down in the man cave, cuddled up with the fire place on. Perfect end to the night!
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| Ready, set......... |
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| ATTACK!!!!!!!! |
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| The lovely Amanda....I call her "soulmate", because we finish each others' sentences...and we don't even hang out that often. Poor Alyssa, our sentence syncing often turned out bad for her! |
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| And the lovely Alyssa! |
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| Isn't she just beautiful?? |
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| We made Stephan try red licorice (I think it was Strawberry flavoured). .....I don't think he liked it........ |
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| But Alyssa likes it! |
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| She also likes Mr. Dino |
Sunday morning was church, and then I had a lazy afternoon. I thought about doing some cleaning, I really did. But I took a long nap instead. I blame Stephan. He's really too comfy to cuddle up in his arms with. That's what Sundays are for, right?! After my nap, I made some delicious spaghetti for dinner (requested by Stephan), and then we cuddled up to watch some TV until bedtime.
I hope everyone else had a fabulous and relaxing weekend!
-Jessica
Monday, October 21, 2013
I'm being lazy
Stephan is home tonight, and tomorrow night. And I just got home from Zumba.
So I'm going to be lazy tonight, and just hang out with Stephan, watching the hockey game.
You'll get my weekend recap tomorrow :)
You need something to read on a Tuesday anyways, right? Right! See, I have your best interests at heart. Truly.
Tchuss!!
-Jessica
So I'm going to be lazy tonight, and just hang out with Stephan, watching the hockey game.
You'll get my weekend recap tomorrow :)
You need something to read on a Tuesday anyways, right? Right! See, I have your best interests at heart. Truly.
Tchuss!!
-Jessica
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
Weekend Recap
It was a long weekend for us, woohoo!!
Here in Canada it was the Thanksgiving long weekend, so I had Monday off of work.
Friday was quiet, since Stephan was back out of town for work. I just stayed at home and watched some movies, did some cleaning. It was quiet, since my internet died (the internet provider told me the problem was on my end, so I spent a fun 4 days figuring that one out, ended up buying a new router tonight, but that's a different story).
On Saturday I met up with Linda (after I dropped my car off to get winter tires put on) to go out for a small hike in Kananaskis. There's a lot of snow out there already, it looks beautiful! The hike we had planned didn't work out, as about 10 minutes into the hike the path fell off into the river (flood damage from the June flood we had).
So instead, she took me to visit Elbow falls, and we walked a short half-kilometer climb around the falls.
And then we went on to Forget-me-not pond, walked around the pond, and explored some of the flood damage from the river. After our walk, we sat at a picnic table and had a nice little picnic lunch.
Sunday was church service in the morning, earlier than normal as we had a transmission service from Ontario as the new head of our church was holding a service from there. After church, I went home, had a nap, did some cleaning around the house (and tried to figure out the router/internet situation some more), and then headed over to a friend's house for the night. We just hung around, watched some TV and had some wine, it was a great night :)
Monday I stayed at my friend's house for the day, and had Thanksgiving dinner with my Calgary family. It was a great day, with wonderful people :) I'm so blessed that I have people to share these holidays with since I'm away from my family in Ontario.
I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend!
-Jessica
Here in Canada it was the Thanksgiving long weekend, so I had Monday off of work.
Friday was quiet, since Stephan was back out of town for work. I just stayed at home and watched some movies, did some cleaning. It was quiet, since my internet died (the internet provider told me the problem was on my end, so I spent a fun 4 days figuring that one out, ended up buying a new router tonight, but that's a different story).
On Saturday I met up with Linda (after I dropped my car off to get winter tires put on) to go out for a small hike in Kananaskis. There's a lot of snow out there already, it looks beautiful! The hike we had planned didn't work out, as about 10 minutes into the hike the path fell off into the river (flood damage from the June flood we had).
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| This is the path. And there is the river, with no way around. So much for that trail! |
So instead, she took me to visit Elbow falls, and we walked a short half-kilometer climb around the falls.
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| A weird little cave or hole created by the river, I thought it was kinda neat! |
And then we went on to Forget-me-not pond, walked around the pond, and explored some of the flood damage from the river. After our walk, we sat at a picnic table and had a nice little picnic lunch.
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| Some of the flood damage |
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| more flood damage |
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| snow covered trees from afar |
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| pretty snow covering the trees |
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| say cheese, Linda! |
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| beautiful view :) |
Monday I stayed at my friend's house for the day, and had Thanksgiving dinner with my Calgary family. It was a great day, with wonderful people :) I'm so blessed that I have people to share these holidays with since I'm away from my family in Ontario.
I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend!
-Jessica
Monday, October 14, 2013
Thursday, October 10, 2013
I just don't get.
I really don't get it!
You know those shoes they sell that come in a little bag, a little pair of flats to wear when your feet get sore and you can carry them around in a little clutch? You've seen the commercials? They sell them in Shopper's Drug Mart.
I hope you know what I'm talking about.
Because I don't get it.
What do you do with the heels you're wearing, when you switch to the flats?? Now you're stuck carrying a pair of heels around.
I just don't get the concept.
-Jessica
You know those shoes they sell that come in a little bag, a little pair of flats to wear when your feet get sore and you can carry them around in a little clutch? You've seen the commercials? They sell them in Shopper's Drug Mart.
I hope you know what I'm talking about.
Because I don't get it.
What do you do with the heels you're wearing, when you switch to the flats?? Now you're stuck carrying a pair of heels around.
I just don't get the concept.
-Jessica
Tuesday, October 8, 2013
Weekend Recap
I hope you all had a wonderful weekend!
Now, I know its Tuesday, not Monday, and that the weekend is long over. But in all fairness, Stephan came home last Thursday from Germany, and went back to work this morning, so I totally and completely shunned the computer for the time he was home.
Needless to say, the weekend was quiet and relaxing. I just spent a lot of time cuddling with Stephan, watching TV and movies, and enjoying time with him :) I love that he's home!
The only thing I really did this weekend was church related. On Saturday I went and helped decorate the altar for church, as we were celebrating our church Thanksgiving on Sunday (we always celebrate the week before the Canadian Thanksgiving). I made rouladen later in the evening for the dinner on Sunday, and put it in the slow cooker overnight. Sunday was Thanksgiving dinner at church, which went great! A lot of people showed up, and there was a lot of food! I love Thanksgiving :)
Sunday night was spent like the rest of the weekend, cuddled up on the couch and napping in the afternoon with Stephan.
Did I mention already that I love having him home??
Now he's off to work for 8 days, which means he's working over the long weekend (BOO!) but, so is life.
How was your weekend??
-Jessica
Now, I know its Tuesday, not Monday, and that the weekend is long over. But in all fairness, Stephan came home last Thursday from Germany, and went back to work this morning, so I totally and completely shunned the computer for the time he was home.
Needless to say, the weekend was quiet and relaxing. I just spent a lot of time cuddling with Stephan, watching TV and movies, and enjoying time with him :) I love that he's home!
The only thing I really did this weekend was church related. On Saturday I went and helped decorate the altar for church, as we were celebrating our church Thanksgiving on Sunday (we always celebrate the week before the Canadian Thanksgiving). I made rouladen later in the evening for the dinner on Sunday, and put it in the slow cooker overnight. Sunday was Thanksgiving dinner at church, which went great! A lot of people showed up, and there was a lot of food! I love Thanksgiving :)
Sunday night was spent like the rest of the weekend, cuddled up on the couch and napping in the afternoon with Stephan.
Did I mention already that I love having him home??
Now he's off to work for 8 days, which means he's working over the long weekend (BOO!) but, so is life.
How was your weekend??
-Jessica
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