How long would your relationship last during the zombie apocalypse?
Excerpt: What happens when a married couple’s strained relationship meets the zombie apocalypse? For Sara and David, it turns out the zombie apocalypse is the best thing that ever happened to them, and they are learning that the couple that slays together, stays together.
Oh and you have to go take the Cosmo-style quiz!
JessePetersen.net
Remember when vampires were scary?
Not sexy or sparkly…SCARY! This film will remind you.
Don’t watch it alone.
Also, remember when werewolves were monsters?
Don’t watch it while eating….
An October wedding?
Head over to Wedding Wire for inspiration, then go to Download and Print for beautiful DIY invitations!
Day 2 brings us this vintage anatomy clip art from The Graphics Fairy
Put it into a fancy gilt frame and create creepy decor or use it in a party invitation.
Halloween is my second favorite holiday. This year I thought I’d count down the days until the big night, giving you links for fun things to try, costume suggestions, and yummy/gross recipes to make to get everyone in the Halloween spirit.
October 1st
I love a good corn maze don’t you? Find the one closest to you with Corn Maze America
Recently I’ve had need of a new head shot. My old one looked…well how do I put this? My old head shot looked too young.
Shut up.
I admit that in the 10 years since the last was taken, life has “done stuff” to my face. Also, my hair.
It would be weird to have a photo of blond, 31 year old, me on my splash page and then red head, 41 year old, me shows up. Right?
The self snapped photo in the mirror, while charming for buddy icons and such, aren’t very professional looking.
Same goes for the “arm’s length” style snap shot. You should save that one for your Facebook page
Hiring a portrait photographer wasn’t in the budget so I did it myself!
You can too! Here are some tips and tricks I learned in my attempt.
I’m assuming you have or can borrow a digital camera.
Open a window
I took my picture near an open window to utilize the natural light. Natural light is better than any studio light in my opinion.
Charge up and make room.
There’s nothing more irritating than running out of battery life or “film” right when you’re all set to take your photo. You’ll want to make sure you have plenty of charge and room on your CF/SD card.
Get your ya-ya’s out!
Everybody feels self conscious when taking a photo.
If your camera has a self timer that lets you choose how many shots to take, set it at about 10 shots or more. Take a lot of pictures. This lets you check your lighting, goof off, make faces, crack yourself up, and just generally relax.
You have to send the crossed eyes, fish lips one to your Sister.
Still feeling a little stiff? Turn on some music, think of a dirty joke, tape a picture of a tranquil mountain lake next to the camera, whatever it takes to get you to stop making that “say cheeeeeeese” face.
Here’s me, testing different places in my house checking the lighting, testing backgrounds, making stupid faces.
To photoshop or to not photoshop?
Go ahead! Make your teeth a little whiter. Zap that pimple. Smooth out a few of those crows feet. I would however caution against over processing your photo. Too much tweaking can be obvious and make your face look plastic. You are lovely just the way you are!
Ta-da!
Not too shabby if I say so myself.
You may be a whip smart professional, an award winning so and so, a highly accomplished what’s it…..
But are you a professional RAINBOW MAKER?
You’re not? Well then, this gentleman wins at cool jobs.
Fred Stern is an artist who makes natural rainbows for charity and civic events.
I do so love my internet.
It’s quick, convenient, and amazing. However, sometimes I get a craving for the old days of reaching out by post.
Raise your hand if you had a pen pal.
Mine was a girl from California I met during summer camp.
Hi Sylvie,
Stay cute!
T.T.F.N. Kath-
A hand written note seems to imply that you care just that extra bit about the recipient. I’m not really sure if that’s true, thank you is thank you, whether they wrote on your Facebook page or sent you an e-mail.
There is something to receiving a pretty envelope in the post box with your name written on in. You are special.
My links today demonstrate creative ways to send your love electronically and physically. It’s the best of both worlds!
Envelope templates at The Spoon Sisters
Very nice idea for recycling/reusing paper. Also, nifty for creating your own unique stationary!
The Seven Year Pen from See Jane Work
Guaranteed to last seven years at the writing speed of two meters per day.
Everyone needs a set of blank note cards.
Crane & Co.
Telegramstop.com
Send someone a real life telegram STOP It would be a cool invitation idea STOP Also a great thank you note STOP Find out why people used to end sentences in telegrams with the word stop STOP Okay I’ll stop it now STOP
mailamonkey.com
Friends, this is just so (yes I must say it) awesome! Mailing. A. Monkey!!!
Monkeys by mail. You do know I’ve always wanted to do this!
Kathleen Rear 