tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34433502936100393522012-02-06T08:37:43.868-08:00but she can buy my love A Design Inkarnation BlogJulesMaehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12270754466265364792noreply@blogger.comBlogger561100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3443350293610039352.post-77173385266421423332012-02-06T08:37:00.000-08:002012-02-06T08:37:43.876-08:00

With Love Day fast approaching, heart filled craftiness is kicking in to high gear around here. We've started with pop-up cards that we found here: http://craftsideasforkids.com/3d-popup-cards-with-hearts.html Of course, why have just a boring ol' pop-up card when it can be a video game level?  At least, that's what my kids were thinking. Here's another great website with fun ideas.

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Christmas has come and gone, Hanukkah maybe?  Did you get any delectable techy devices?  Need apps? If you are like me, you like to keep busy. Keeping busy doesn't always allow for time to kick back with a good book.   I've stumbled across a great app that will connect me to my local library (or anywhere I hold a library card - I've lived all over the country, so I have a few) where I

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So many things happening around here these days!  In the the midst of trying to sell our home and relocate to another province, we've been homeschooling our hearts out.  We've been up to a lot of fun projects, some of which I will post later. But this is kind of exciting. Have you heard of flavors.me?  I just discovered it.  It's a great, easy to use, home page creator.  It's free if you

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Below is a list of Canadian organizations currently assisting Japan: The Canadian Red Cross Oxfam Canada MÉDECINS SANS FRONTIÈRES (Doctors Without Borders) ADRA Canada CRWRC UNICEF Plan Canada World Vision According to CTV News, customers of most large wireless phone companies can text ASIA to 30333 to donate $5, with donations going to the CRC's Japan Earthquake/Asia-Pacific

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My most recent progress is highlighted in yellow. Are you keeping a list? I love and hate lists. Julie's 101 in 1001 List! 1. Finish My BFA 2. Be in a theater production 3. Read for pleasure (I'm always reading manuals and articles, etc...)4. Learn an instrument (piano - guitar?) 5. Put some of my Lyrics to music. 6. take voice lessons 7. get more involved in local/international justice

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Yup, it's a winner.  A month after my first usage, it was time for another go-round. This time I was able to go much more quickly with much less pain.  Being the second round, my leg hair was much more sparsely populated, and seemed more willing to just let go than their predecessors.  I would say the entire process took half the amount of time this round, and hurt 85% less. Not too shabby. It

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So, as a member of BzzAgent, I occasionally get sent products to try out and review. It's a lot of fun. And I have to say, even with this product, and the inevitable ripping of the hair from my legs, it was still ... kinda fun.  After I got past the initial trial run, that is. Now, let me preface this with saying that I knew the product was coming so I just let my legs grow wild. Granola-girl

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Seeing as how I created this list in the summer, I was truly hoping to have more marked off than this, but I can't complain. I've been happily busy and while the list is slow going, at least it's going. Below I've highlighted the items I've accomplished to date. Some I left not highlighted, as they are works in progress.    How is your list going? Julie's 101 in 1001 List! 1. Finish My BFA 2

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Free website - Powered By Wix.com All in all, pretty easy to use. They have plenty of great free Flash templates and you simply drag and drop in the features you want to use.  If you'd like to have your own domain name, and maybe e-commerce, and get rid of the Wix ads, you simply need to upgrade for a reasonable fee, as far as web hosting is concerned.  Unfortunately I already have a web hosting

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So I've been working towards a few of my goals, and even though I feel like I'm in the midst of what feels like one of the crazy-busiest times of my life, it's being proven to me that I can still find time for, not only what I have to do, but some of those things that I want to do.  And as busy as I find myself, I'm really enjoying it! The only good thing resulting from my Mother's untimely death

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My good friend Emily of Liberty Tree Photography was inspired by someone to create a list of 101 things she'd like to accomplish in 1001 days. She's been chronicling her experiences on her blog, and has challenged others to do the same. All of us who have responded so far are WOMEN!!  Shocker. Women and lists seem to fit together really well. hahaha. Well, that's because we know stuff and like to

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So, it's completely shallow of me to base my opinions on a few ill spoken quotes from Karl last fall, but, fashion god or not, he's kind of a douche bag.   Well, in my mind "kind of" is more like "totally is a ginormous". So, substitute your own flavor in there at will. Here is the back story. I'm very bothered by the perpetuation of our "dreams and illusions" having to be about being stick thin.

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I was asked to deliver a talk on marketing to one of my Etsy groups tonight. Sadly one of my children has become ill and I won't be going to the event this evening. However, I created an article on the subject and I'll post it here for your consideration. There's a lot of information out there on the subject, and of all the stuff I've been reading, I like how these general guidelines sit with me

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So, I've come to the conclusion that I need to just buckle down and really flesh out what it is I want out of life ... out of my art and how that relates to the rest of my existence. I've started painting again ... like with an actual paintbrush, not just with a graphic tablet as I have been doing lately. I've come to realize that, like most artists, I'm pretty hard on myself. It's becoming

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So, it's May the Fourth. I could hardly pass up the opportunity to pay tribute to Leia's famed Golden Bikini. It's a Moo Moo, of course.  Check it out at my other blog. Join my FaceBook page to keep abreast of all the latest Moo Moo updates! Thanks!

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This is my second article for Fashion Students Online. In it I discuss the importance of line value in conveying depth and emotion in a drawing. Read the full article here: Adding Visual Interest to Your Figure Drawing I'll be discussing other ways to convey depth and emotion with drawing in future articles. Thanks for reading! Julie (aka Jules Mae)

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I've recently joined the staff at Fashion Students Online as a contributing columnist. My first contribution has to do with something I struggle with daily: balance. You can read the article here: Ten Ways to CHILL OUT and Get Your Creative Groove On  Fashion Students Online is a fantastic multifaceted resource for anyone who is studying, practicing, or would like to study the world of fashion

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Aside from working on Moo Moo 100, I've also started on learning a working knowledge of Flash to get my graphic design and illustration portfolios up and running under the name Design Inkarnation. Thus far, I've managed to post only my illustration portfolio, and have been having issues stemming both portfolio pages from one home page without them layer over one another. Blarg. I had to take a

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Check out my other blog for details. Thanks for stopping by!!

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One of my favorite go-to sites for what's shakin' in the battle for truly healthy beauty products in Canada.  And why Breast Cancer awareness is simply not enough. Check out their latest post on just what is in those products we so blindly consume. Also consider this site: http://safecosmetics.org/index.php

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Check out my three part overview of the vendors present at the December market in Toronto. You'll find some amazing Canadian talents! Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 http://www.portobelloeast.com/

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Come see me and many other talented folks this weekend! http://julesmae.com  http://www.portobelloeast.com/

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Growing up, my mother always started the all day menu of Christmas music the day after Halloween. Some years I remember her counting down the days, barely able to hold off until the prescribed date. So, naturally, as it's November 1st, I have holiday music on. And lovin' it! The last several years I've often found it at AccuRadio. An assortment of genres and artists at the click of a mouse.

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Please check out a few of my pics taken at this year's Art of Fashion in Toronto, Oct 3rd!http://julesmaeclothing.blogspot.com/Follow me here for updates concerning Jules Mae Sustainable Clothing, as well as showcasing local talent!

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Hiya!!! If you are in Toronto on October 3rd come out and meet me at:In the meantime, please check out my new blog devoted solely to Jules Mae Clothing, and fashion events upcoming. http://julesmaeclothing.blogspot.com/ Merci beaucoup!!Looking forward to getting to know you!

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I find it completely offensive, but not at all unbelievable that the FDA is so crass as to assume that hazardous amounts of lead (= any amount of lead is hazardous) found in lipstick poses no risk due to their ASSUMPTION that only trace amounts of it enter the body. HUH? Isn't lipstick applied to ones lips? Aren't those the things that are the veritable entry gates to our bodies? Sure, seems

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This is Super awsome!!!! The pictures tell all :)And utterly SIMSational!See MORE at http://pixelgarten.de/index.php?id=163And yes. I am a Geek. Deal with it.

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What if getting clean, healthy, disease free water to everyone in the world without billions spent on imported water bottles (which end up in a land fill) was possible, and incredibly simple?

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We've recently relocated to Ontario, Canada (actually, still "relocating") and decided to make a trip out to the awe inspiring Niagara Falls. My two sons insist on calling it "Unagra Falls" which I will now probably end up calling it forevermore (and no doubt embarrass them as teenagers, and so on).This is what we saw, amidst the hoards of tourists ...We stayed about an hour and a half, which

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This dress is made of reclaimed jersey knit and cotton as well as vintage cotton lace.One of a kind, and easy to slip on over a swimsuit, or just as it is. Wear a pair of tattered jeans underneath for a playful and casual look, or dress it up with a pair of sexy sandals.Not listed for sale yet, but will be in the $60-$80 USD price range.Contact info at www.julesmae.com

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This skirt is versatile baby! Elasticized gathering makes it easy to wear up as a mini, or pull it down for a fun and foxy bell effect.Handmade, one of a kind.Sale Details here!Sale on until noon this Sunday!

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Sale details here!

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Yellow Dotty GarterPale Yellow Garter. Black polka dots. Vintage white lace with yellow edging. Will fit 17" to 20" thigh comfortably. 2" wide.Buy with Floral Dotty garter (one to throw and one to keep) and save $10!Floral Dotty GarterAttractive and subdued yellow, blues and brown with a pop of black. Will comfortably fit thighs from 15" to 21". Narrow width of 1".Sale on now! Details found

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Get hand made one of a kind beautiful eco-appareland accessories from Jules Mae Sustainable Clothingfor up to 50% off!Details here!Sale on until noon Sunday!

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It's more of an auction, really. Details here! Please read before bidding.A quick overview:Email me at julie(at)julesmae(dot)com with your bid amount, contact info and title of desired item. Minimum bid is at 50% the item's posted retail price. The winning bids will be contacted Sunday evening, June 28th, 2009. Participating Stores:Jules Mae Sustainable ClothingJules Mae VintageThanks, and

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I'm packing up shop and moving across the country in a couple of weeks. I need to liquidate my stock. Each item is absolutely one of a kind and carefully constructed.Starting tomorrow, June 22, 2009, until June 28th I will be holding an auction of sorts on my items.This is how it's going to work:Check out my apparel and accessories at both of my stores1) Jules Mae Sustainable Clothing2) Jules

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Yowsers!!!! Okay, first of all, never stand under a tree in a lightning storm. Secondly, it sounds like it's a good idea to wear your ipod in such circumstances!I wonder if she's going to have super powers now .....You can read the article here.

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(Nicole Richie :P)okay, I came across these this morning. Why do I have to share them with you? Well, the people we idolize in mainstream pop culture are real people too! Heck, take away the money, personal trainers, and access to plastic surgery, and that's most of us! So, here is an amusing look at what they might look like as "one of us". Some of them are pretty great. Some of them made

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I simply want to pass this on ....http://www.storyofstuff.com/

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I have spent a lot of time in store aisles looking at ingredient lists on beauty products, trying to avoid some of what I knew was hazardous. I only knew of a few things, like parabens, until recently when a friend referred me to the Cosmetics Database. The database is a part of Skin Deep, which is a safety guide to cosmetics and personal care products brought to you by researchers at the

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If you haven't already heard, TED, is a phenomenal website chalk full of inspirational and thought provoking lectures, or, Ideas Worth Spreading.The most recent talk I've watched is Seth Godin talking about creating a Tribe for your brand. We all need to feel needed; like we belong.God bless the internet for giving folks on the fringe a way to connect! Never before has there ever been such a

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For all of you precious iphone mongers out there this contest is for you. Have a looksie ... so many fantastic apps out there!!!The iPhone Spree!!!!!!

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I finally received word yesterday that I am now an official iphone developer! w00t!This is the story of a lovely lady, who was bringing up three very lovely girls. Except instead of the "three" it's one, and instead of "girls" it's an iphone app.It's great to have lots of fabulous ideas and inspiration for useful/creative/mega money making apps, but there are a few hoops you have to jump

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I came across this fab site today: emptyeasel.com . Lots of great tutorials, business advice, and articles for the budding (and established) artist in you. It's a fantastic resource for the arts community and, aside from tips and tricks, it also offers opportunity to get involved and submit your work for showcasing on the site. Ironically, it makes me wish I spent less time in front of the cpu

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I'm in my home office working on a graphic design project and kind of feeling blah. Needed to put a little pep in my step, so to speak. Accuradio to the rescue! I LOVE this internet radio website. There is a seemingly endless list of choices all at the click of your mouse. I'm listening to the Salsa channel ... that's where the pep is :)

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I need a more effective To Do List. At one time I had a post it notes widget on my desk top, but now that that computer has kicked the bucket, I'm using my hubby's lappy until further notice. He's ridiculously protective and of his l'il computer and I usually refer to it as his "Mistress". However, lately he's seen my need, and, well, I win! So I've reinstalled the widget, Sticky Pad, which is

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Happy Star Wars Day!!! Ahem, May the Fourth be with you, and all of that.

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Tomorrow my family and I will be heading out to take part in the Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada's Spring Sprint to help raise money for to support those with brain tumours. We were heavily inspired to take part due to my cousin's five year old son, Ty, who has already endured two brain surgeries. He's such a fighter and is doing great, but it seems there's a long road ahead.If you feel

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Last spring we had a Robin family build their nest right outside our french doors in a garden box on the railing of our front balcony. It just so happens that it was at the near perfect height for my kids to watch nature do it's thing. We saw that it was a great op to learn more about Robins and it was so perfect that we could easily compare our readings with what we saw the Robins actually

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So, my husband sold his Reason 2.5 which enabled us to afford the ipod touch. I have to say, I'm really quite taken with it. We decided to buy it in order to develop some apps for the little sucker. In short, we are now in the process of developing our first iphone/pod touch app, and we're super excited about it!Right now we are finalizing our design and sourcing a good programmer. We're

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I've been saying this to my husband for years now ... how clutter inhibits your creativity. And much to my delight, he sent me a link this morning which talks about performing a home organization audit in order to clear away the obstacles to your successful life.I often have so much going on in and around me that things have a way of creeping in and piling up. It doesn't help that I'm

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I'm writing about smoothies. Partly because I haven't written here in a while, and, well, I feel the need to write about SOMETHING, but mostly because I am OBSESSED with smoothies. I love them. When I am hungry I default to a smoothie, if I happen to be at home at the time.I have an older model Vita-Mixer, which I adore, that is over twenty years old and still works like new. I got it from

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I came across this website with free interactive story books from beginner to advanced levels of reading. So far it's been kid tested by my three, and they love it.www.starfall.com

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I came across this website today: Alive Structures . I want a green roof!What is with Canadians and our commitment to keeping to ourselves, ever so politely? When it comes to taking care of our planet, I think there are an overwhelming number of Canucks on board. So why is it that our Government doesn't get it? What can we do to speak up?Here's an article on Global Warming from the local (

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Ten Things I Have Learned by Milton Glaser, Designer/Illustrator.Gleening wisdom with a grain of salt from someone who has been there and done that.I enjoyed the entire essay, but particulary number 8, DOUBT IS BETTER THAN CERTAINTY.He speaks about how doubt is better, as long as it's not cynicism; cynicism being just as restrictive as certainty ....A great, relatively quick, read to

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What can I say? We all do it. It's tough not to. Who needs sleep when you have internet? There is so much information out waiting to be digested that one never wants to have to say good-bye. Even for only a few hours. Haha, well, reality is, with three kids (home schooled to boot) Mommy's time on the dang internets is limited.Increasingly I find myself trying to make lists to prioritize

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