Presents for You: Brush Lettered Sally Ride Quote
I love quotes. And I love to letter them out. And I’m happy to be able to share with you!
Use for Project Life, scrapbook, art journals, or just print it out and hang on your walls. Just click the links below to download the version you desire.
Click on photos for JPG
8×10 inch Mustard PDF
8×10 inch Charcoal PDF
Transparent PNG
I’d love to see what you’re doing with my lettering and you can share your great ideas with others too! Tag me on instagram @randomolive and use the hashtag #randomoliveletters.
Personal use only. (Because these words are neither yours or mine to sell.)
Do you have a favorite quote you’d like to see lettered? Suggest it in the comments!
Saltair Photos and Tips
One of the shooting excursions at Click Away was a bus trip to Saltair on the Great Salt Lake. Saltair has an interesting history as being a recreational hub, but is now deserted since the shore line has receded.
Photo Tip: Try to get a wide shot of a building to show the expanse of space around it.
The bus dropped us off over a mile away from the building, so I didn’t quite make it close up. I did however manage to get this sign with Saltair in the background.
Photo Tip: Grab pictures of signage to help you remember where you’ve been.
This was the visitor center where the bus had stopped.
Photo Tip: Auxilliary buildings will help tell the story of where you’ve been. They might not always be pretty.
The Great Salt Lake.
Photo Tip: Go wide. It’s a big lake.
More of the lake. This time, with ripples.
Photo Tip: If you’re photographing a body of water, try to get both the stillness and the movement if there is any.
More lake. This time, with salt.
Photo Tip: Anything neat washing up on shore? In this case, I could see small deposits of salt along the edges of the water.
And you may have already heard that I have a thing with photographing my feet.
Photos edited by RadLab. (Affiliate Link)
Cult of Done Manifesto
Of all the resources out there to inspire you to get things done, my very favorite is the The Cult of Done Manifesto.
I refer to this list of thirteen tenets on a multitude of occasions. Whenever I’m feeling stuck or want to remind myself of why good enough is good enough.
So in my pursuit of brush lettering practice, I decided to tackle these manifesto items.
Downloadable as:
– PDF file with all 13 items
I’d love to see what you’re doing to inspire yourself to get things done! Tag me on instagram @randomolive and use the hashtag #randomoliveletters.
Personal use only. (Because these words are neither yours or mine to sell.)
Presents for You: Brush Lettered Mark Twain Quote
I love quotes. And I love to letter them out. And I’m happy to be able to share with you!
Use for Project Life, scrapbook, art journals, or just print it out and hang on your walls. Just click the links below to download the version you desire.
Click on photos for JPG
8×10 inch Seafoam PDF
8×10 inch Charcoal PDF
Transparent PNG
I’d love to see what you’re doing with my lettering and you can share your great ideas with others too! Tag me on instagram @randomolive and use the hashtag #randomoliveletters.
Personal use only. (Because these words are neither yours or mine to sell.)
Do you have a favorite quote you’d like to see lettered? Suggest it in the comments!
20 Things You Might Not Know About Me
This blog post is a part of the ’20 Things You Might Not Know About Me’ Blog Tag started by April from Blacksburg Belle. She began this blog tag experiment to build community among creatives, help us bloggers to connect more and get to know each other better. This month’s topic is all about sharing just a little too much information about yourself. If you’d like to participate or want more info, check out the beginning post right here.
Question 1: How tall are you?
Five feet and one inch (a.k.a. 155 centimeters). And I totally don’t do anything to boost it. Flat shoes all the way; comfort is key.
Question 2: Do you have a hidden talent? If so, what?
I’m not sure if this is really a hidden talent or just a little sneaky. Do you ever go to conferences where they give away swag? I’m really good at quickly finding (and collecting) the best swag with as little schmoozing as possible. I try to sneak by when the vendors are busy talking to other people. Or I just smile real big and ask “Can I take this?” and then leave.
Question 3: What’s your biggest blog-related pet peeve?
Gray font that’s too pale to read. I have bad eyesight people!
Question 4: What’s your biggest non-blog related pet peeve?
Inefficiencies in the retail world. People who order food too slow. Cashiers that juggle tasks in the least efficient sequence. I like my errands done quick!
Question 5: What’s your favorite song?
Hmm. This one is a little tough. I kind of stopped listening to the radio since I’m usually listen to podcasts during my commute now. Let’s say… You Belong with Me by Taylor Swift because it reminds me of my nerdy high school self.
Question 6: What’s your favorite Etsy shop that isn’t yours?
Lately, it’s been Big City Quiet’s digital scrapbooking supplies.
Question 7: What’s your favorite way to spend your free time when you’re alone?
Learn something new on the internet. I’m usually found watching CreativeLive or some instructional YouTube video.
Question 8: What’s your favorite junk food?
Ice cream. I love it. The more fat, the better.
Question 9: Do you have a pet or pets? If so, what kind and what are their names?
Nope. None.
Question 10: What are your number one favorite nonfiction and fiction books?
Nonfiction: Show Your Work! by Austin Kleon
Fiction: Harry Potter Series by J.K. Rowling
Question 11: What’s your favorite beauty product?
Eyeshadow is my absolute favoritest category of make-up. And Urban Decay makes some good stuff.
Question 12: When were you last embarrassed? What happened?
My extreme introversion and shyness usually prevents me from being in embarrassing situations…
Question 13: If you could only drink one beverage (besides water) for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Cherry Coke
Question 14: What’s your favorite movie?
Right now, Wreck-It Ralph
Question 15: What were you in high school: prom queen, nerd, cheerleader, jock, valedictorian, band geek, loner, artist, prep?
According to the Mean Girls cafeteria seating plan, Asian Nerd.
Question 16: If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you live?
Indoors. Probably in an isolated cabin in the woods… very Thoreau, except with internet.
Question 17: PC or Mac?
PC
Question 18: Last romantic gesture from a crush, date, boy/girlfriend, spouse?
My husband washed my car for me. That was pretty nice.
Question 19: Favorite celebrity?
Emma Stone – I love that she utilizes paparazzi opportunities to promote social causes that she believes in.
Question 20: What blogger do you secretly want be best friends with?
Oh man, there’s so many bloggers out there that I’d just be happy to have a twitter exchange with. I think I’d click with Ms. Pretty Organised Caylee Grey.
Putting Your Strengths to Work
I’ve already talked about identifying your strengths and how the StrengthsFinder 2.0
Go Put Your Strengths to Work
Buckingham redefines what a strength is and what a weakness is, and it has nothing to do with what you’re good or bad at. Instead, it has everything to do with what gives you energy and what drains you. There are exercises embedded throughout the book to really help you identify those tasks and activities that can be called your strengths and weaknesses.
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My favorite activity was to write out my favorite versus least favorite tasks for the week on green and red cards. The way that he frames and asks the question really gets to the heart of the issue… What do you do that makes you so engaged that you lose track of time? And what do you procrastinate at doing? (The hard copy comes with prompt cards at the end of the book that you can tear out and write on).
After you’ve established your strengths and weaknesses, the book provides strategies for how to maximize your strengths and minimize your weaknesses. There are stories of people who have implemented these strategies effectively, as well as templates for action plans for applying to your own life.
I can’t say that I’ve been able to execute and implement everything that I’ve learned yet, but I’m definitely focusing more on my real strengths (the things that excite and energize me), rather than my perceived strengths (the things that I’m good at, but dread).
Presents for You: Brush Lettered Elizabeth Gilbert Quote
While I was at Click Away, the first keynote speech was given by Elizabeth Gilbert. This statement really stood out to me and I decided that I needed to letter it out and share it with you.
Use for Project Life, scrapbook, art journals, or just print it out and hang on your walls. Just click the links below to download the version you desire.
Click on photos for JPG
8×10 inch Purple PDF
8×10 inch Charcoal PDF
Transparent PNG
I’d love to see what you’re doing with my lettering and you can share your great ideas with others too! Tag me on instagram @randomolive and use the hashtag #randomoliveletters.
Personal use only. (Because these words are neither yours or mine to sell.)
Do you have a favorite quote you’d like to see lettered? Suggest it in the comments!
Salt Lake City Street Photography Tips
One of the types of activities featured at Click Away were the photo walks. I took one of them which involved street photography. The walk was led by Courtney Slazinik of Click it Up a Notch, who walked us around the convention center area, down some random interesting-looking streets.
In Salt Lake City, all of the crosswalks have this super cute decal reminding people to look both ways before crossing the street.
Photo Tip: See if the city you’re in has anything interesting in the crosswalks. Are there any patterns in the street? Are the crosswalks brick or some other texture?
Around the convention center, there were signs for Click Away helping people figure out where they were going. This one, I snapped outside in the bus loading area.
Photo Tip: Get a picture of signage that’s related to the conference that you’re attending. It’ll help preserve some of those fun memories of the conference.
I generally like photos of the “Push to Walk” buttons because I can try to get some cool depth of field action going.
Photo Tip: If you collect a lot of these, it’ll make for a neat photo series.
We even found a row of window washers! (Note: dirty water does indeed fall on you)
Photo Tip: Look up!
This was some detail on a street lamp pole.
Photo Tip: Look for interesting textures and emblems on poles.
I found this texture on the sidewalk where the flagstones were coming up. Yes, they were a little wobbly to stand on.
Photo Tip: Another photo series idea that I’ve talked about before.
This was outdoor seating from a cafe. I saw these perfectly set empty tables and thought it looked pretty.
Photo Tip: This would be more meaningful for you if it was someplace you’d actually eaten. Try to look for shots like this in restaurants you’re visiting.
I kind of have a thing for trash cans…
Photo Tip: See if the trash receptacles look unique where you’re traveling; who knows, they might be quite photogenic.
I also have a thing for flowers…
Photo Tip: Try to frame your flowers in unique ways or try to give some context to where you are.
Courtney was so fun to walk around town with! (even if she’s not highly skilled at reading maps…)
Thanks for a great photo walk, ladies! (Here’s a group picture that Courtney snapped of us standing on a street corner)
Photos edited by RadLab. (Affiliate Link)
Calligraphy Goodness on Instagram: 50 Calligraphers to Follow!
I spend a lot of time on Instagram. It’s my favorite consumption media. Oh, the eye candy. The inspiration. The time-suck. But so pretty! I’ve talked about some resources that I used for learning calligraphy, and one of the things that got me off my butt and going was the beautiful calligraphy I kept seeing on Instagram. It’s important to keep in mind that if you’re just starting out, don’t compare yourself too much! It’s hard, but seriously, these people have put in loads of practice.
Live instructors:
@antiquariadesign
@jennamrainey
@laurenessl
@leenmachinecalligraphy
@lhcalligraphy
@maybelleimasa
@meanttobedc
@mollyjacques
Video talent:
@calligraphybyjennifer
@seblester
@the_md_writes
Awesomely inspiring:
@afabulousfete
@afineflourish
@annerobincallig
@ascorbiceline
@bettylingcalligraphy
@bienfaitcalligraphy
@brownfoxcalligraphy
@calliebrannendesign
@curlicuedesigns
@designhouseofmoira
@doubledippedcalligraphy
@elsabduncan
@emdashpaperco
@emilyecavanagh
@emvfitzpatrick
@flourishforum
@hardinkcallig
@hawaiicalligraphy
@honeyhoneycalligraphy
@imaginejoy
@lindayoshida
@lisaridgelycalligraphy
@juliedoan
@juliesongink
@kinsleycora
@kristendroz
@lionheartprints
@marcardincalligraphy
@melissapher
@mellenseidman
@paperglazecalligraphy
@piescribbles
@plurabellemolly
@postcalligraphy
@thefozzybook
@thisrestlessness
@tomehope
@tuccicursive
@writtenwordcalligraphy
Do you post your calligraphy on Instagram? Share your username! Do you have other suggestions for people I should follow?
Presents for You: Brush Lettered Stephen Covey Quote
I love quotes. And I love to letter them out. And I’m happy to be able to share with you!
Use for Project Life, scrapbook, art journals, or just print it out and hang on your walls. Just click the links below to download the version you desire.
Click on photos for JPG
8×10 inch Blue PDF
8×10 inch Charcoal PDF
Transparent PNG
I’d love to see what you’re doing with my lettering and you can share your great ideas with others too! Tag me on instagram @randomolive and use the hashtag #randomoliveletters.
Personal use only. (Because these words are neither yours or mine to sell.)
Do you have a favorite quote you’d like to see lettered? Suggest it in the comments!
