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Monday, July 9, 2012

Scavenger Hunt and I Heart Macro on Monday (7/9/12)

Welcome to another edition of the photo Scavenger Hunt and I Heart Macro! I've also included my weekly update about my monthly photo challenge progress. Enjoy!

1) Patriotic

This is the first time I'd ever attempted photographing fireworks. I know that you'll see a lot of fireworks shots for the prompt this week that are way cooler, but I'm pretty proud of this.

I took a few other pictures before the fireworks started.

2) View From Above

Iced coffee. Don't you love all of those bubbles?

I'm also using this as my photo for I Heart Macro this week.

3) Mosaic

I'm wrapping up my Father's Day flower shoot here with a mosaic. If you still haven't seen enough of my flower shots yet, you can check out a few more of them in my How to Photograph Flowers: Point and Shoot Macro Photography article.

4) Something Tiny

We spied this little guy while having dinner with some friends in their backyard last weekend.

5) Vibrant

I'm releasing three new shell bracelet and earring sets for the open house this coming weekend. I'm also bringing back the blue and adding coordinating earrings for the first time.

Check out Ashley's blog to see what other people submitted for the themes this week.

The Monthly Photo Challenge Update:

I started my July Photo a Day Board this week. Check it out!

People get upset when Angel isn't in this post. You're in luck this week because I took a new picture of her for the photo a day challenge.

This was for the prompt "on the floor." Angel is almost always hanging out on the floor.

Where else I linked up today:

Sunday, July 8, 2012

Treasury Round Up - 7/8/12

This has been another great week of treasuries! Please help me thank the curators who featured my work this past week by visiting their shops and checking out their treasuries.

Sharayah (4uidzne) included my Beaded Bangle Bracelet - Tangerine Orange Explosion in her Tangerine Tango treasury. She did a great job pairing pieces from the current EBW challenge with other tangerine items. Check out Sharayah's Sunkist Orange Necklace.

Angie (AngsDivineDesigns) included my Beaded Cuff Bracelet - Dagger Fringed - Blue in her Blue and Purple Collection From My Favorites. There is a lot of gorgeous beadweaving here. Check out Angie's Blue and White Swirl Chandelier Earrings with Sapphire Blue Beads.

Sher (SherHastingsDesigns) included my Beaded Dangle Earrings - Radishes in her Thoughts of Summer treasury. This is such a fun collection. Check out Sher's Summer Tea - Tea Bag Envelope, Packet, or Favor - Printable PDF/JPEG, DIY, Print Yourself.

Luella (elsielight) included my Beaded Bangle Bracelet - Tangerine Orange Explosion in her Beautiful Tangerine treasury. In case you didn't get enough tangerine goodies from the first challenge treasury this week, head over to the collection. Check out Luella's Red Orange Black Woven Bead Bracelet, Smoldering Embers, with Button Clasp.

Thanks to those who linked up with me last week! Here are a few of the items that they featured last week. Click on the photos to check out the product listings.

I am really touched by all the people who I have inspired to start their own treasury round ups with awesome shop features and write ups! Please link up with me and grab a button for your own post. I know that not everyone posts these rounds ups on Sundays, which is fine. I will leave this link up open all week. The most current post is now linked at the top of my blog, just under my header so you can find it easily at any time during the week.

If you link up, take the time to visit and comment on at least one other post. No one benefits from linking up if we don't all support each other. Thanks!

Saturday, July 7, 2012

Saturday Link List: the July recipe edition

Welcome to my Saturday Link List! There is no theme here, but I've tried to mix up the healthy and not so healthy recipes so there's something for everyone. I've also included some great options for warmer weather. Enjoy!

Blintz Brunch Bake from Kraft Foods

Black Bean Salsa from Splendid Little Stars

Artichoke Bruschetta from The Girl Who Ate Everything

Guaranteed Crispy Sweet Potato Fries from The Art of Doing Stuff

Antipasti Penne Salad from Duni Studio

Kids Cook Monday: Mini French Dip Sandwiches from Steph Hicks

A "Food on a Stick" Themed Meal from Once Upon a Cutting Board

Crock Pot Orange Chicken from The Pursuit of Happiness

Thai Chicken Enchilads from How Sweet It Is

Mango and Feta Cheese Ice Cream from Living the Gourmet

Peanut Butter Cup S’mores from Cookin' Food

White Wine Sangria from Tasty Trials

What recipes/foods have you been enjoying lately?

Create your own link list and grab a button for your post or simply spread the word on your blog.

Did I feature your work here? Grab a button for your blog or web site!

Did you use one of the resources, tutorials, or recipes from my link list? Leave me a link in the comments or send me an e-mail (randomcreative28@gmail.com) with your photos and stories. I would love to post them here.

Stay tuned next week for the July resources edition!

Friday, July 6, 2012

Friday Feature: new favorite shops

Thanks so much to everyone who linked up with me this past week for my Friday Feature link up! Here are just a few of the great finds that were featured. Click on the photos to check out the item listings, blog posts, etc.