tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60123491065238762212024-03-13T17:35:12.654-04:00OverlookedAshley Wrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07611998364340945294noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6012349106523876221.post-43985634458139059942008-07-23T20:54:00.003-04:002008-07-24T13:12:10.245-04:00Overlooked on hold...but that doesn't mean the inspiration has to stop.<br />I have to chill out on Overlooked for a couple of weeks so that I can teach my first ever Design School class at Scrap In Style TV.<br /><br />And trust me...if you love Overlooked I promise you will love Unpredictable Requests...<br />lots of random.<br />lots of photo challenges.<br />journaling prompts.<br />some techniques.<br /><br /><strong>Here is the summary</strong>:<br /><br />Do you need some inspiration?<br /><br />Has your mojo officially left the planet?<br /><br />Are you open to new subject matter?<br /><br />Are you feeling random and spontaneous?<br /><br />Even better - Are you feeling too safe and cozy?<br /><br />Do you just want to have some fun?<br /><br />Here's the deal.<br /><br />Think scrapbooking challenges, photography subject inspiration, creative sparks, memorabilia scavenger hunt, nitty gritty subject/journaling matter, recycled scrappy items put to good use, and simple techniques that you can use over againall rolled into one class. Put into the method of your choosing.<br /><br />Whether itsscrapbook pages, a mini ablum, a big sketchbook, a journal, or a ring full of ATCcards...<br /><br />10 days of unpredictable requests.<br /><br />Are you game?<br /><br />To all my friends and readers...its gonna be a good time.<br />A randomly miscellaneous crazy spontaneous time.<br />Say you'll join me.<br /><br />for some reason my html link isn't working...so copy and paste this...let me know if it doesnt' work!<br /><strong>http://www.sistvboutique.com/product_p/sis_online_ur_aw.htm</strong><br /><br />aw.Ashley Wrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07611998364340945294noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6012349106523876221.post-56841024878669645532008-07-07T01:12:00.004-04:002008-07-07T01:29:43.174-04:00Jot It. Subject V. Street Signs.<strong>Consider these ideas when thinking about journaling your street sign.</strong><br /><br />Write the directions in the same way that you would describe to someone how to get to your house.<br /><br />Write about the landmarks you always pass on your way home.<br /><br />Do you love your neighborhood?<br /><br />Do you love your neighbors? Whether you do or you don't...describe them.<br /><br />How long have you lived on this road? Do you think you will ever leave?<br /><br />Do you live in the city? The country?<br /><br />What are some observations you have while turning into your neighborhood?<br /><br />Here is the new group to upload your picture to...<a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/775125@N24/">Flickr Group Subject V</a><br /><br /><em>If you have a cool prompt idea for this Subject...email me @ </em><a href="http://www.overlookedthings@yahoo.com"><em>www.overlookedthings@yahoo.com</em></a><em> - share the inspiration!</em><br /><br /><span style="color:#cc0000;">I am working slowly but surely on making this place a little cozier - and a little more visually appealing. Also thinking about things I can do to inspire you more - and get more people involved. I am always open for suggestions.<br /><br />Have a good week Overlookers!<br /><br />aw</span>Ashley Wrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07611998364340945294noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6012349106523876221.post-6915263004150988772008-06-30T08:00:00.003-04:002008-07-07T01:33:50.072-04:00Snap It. Subject V. Street Signs.<a href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_iuBCAh3Dmbs/SGfEI49Rz9I/AAAAAAAAAEk/sTJx7r7eJuc/s1600-h/Street+Signs.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5217354350339411922" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_iuBCAh3Dmbs/SGfEI49Rz9I/AAAAAAAAAEk/sTJx7r7eJuc/s400/Street+Signs.jpg" border="0" /></a>
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<br /><span style="font-family:courier new;"><strong>How many times have we turned down our street and passed our street sign?</strong></span>
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<br /><span style="font-family:courier new;"><strong>Hundreds - yes hundreds.</strong></span>
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<br /><span style="font-family:courier new;"><strong>But do you have a picture of it?</strong></span>
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<br /><span style="font-family:courier new;"><strong>I think its something that will be cool to look at in the years to come.</strong></span>
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<br /><span style="font-family:courier new;"><strong>Most likely (maybe not) but most likely you will move.</strong></span><strong>
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<br /><span style="font-family:courier new;"><strong>Maybe even to a different city, a different state, a different country.</strong></span>
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<br /><span style="font-family:courier new;"><strong>If you want to take it in a different direction and document a cool sign that you pass often.</strong></span>
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<br /><span style="font-family:courier new;"><strong>Or the street sign of your job - or the street sign of where you USED to live.</strong></span>
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<br /><span style="font-family:courier new;"><strong>A street sign from a vacation.</strong></span>
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<br /><span style="font-family:courier new;"><strong>You could rock that as well.</strong></span>
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<br /><span style="font-family:courier new;"><strong>*Extra Credit*</strong></span>
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<br /><span style="font-family:courier new;"><strong>Take a picture of your house number too.</strong></span>
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<br /><span style="font-family:courier new;"><strong>You'll be glad you did.</strong></span>
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<br />a little note...
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<br />My whole goal in this website was that I didn't want any of you to have to worry about deadlines, or that to have that feeling of "I need to be caught up" or "I'm so behind".
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<br />I didn't want it to be a contest...so thats why I opted against sponsors or picking winners.
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<br />Sometimes I feel guilty (its one of my more uncool attributes) that I don't have enough going on here. Overlooked went from 360+ members all the way to 26 last month. But I refuse to give less because of those numbers. The emails you all have sent me - tell me it is worth it. Even if you don't upload your picture or your layout - i know that you all are still doing these challenges. I don't do this for praise, for financial gain, or notoriety. I do this because I <em>want </em>to.
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<br />Hopefully you are inspired...hopefully you take the time to snap, jot, and scrap some of these subjects.
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<br />Thank you for stopping by.
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<br />xo,
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<br /><em><span style="font-size:78%;"><strong>PHOTO CREDITS:</strong></span></em>
<br /><em><span style="font-size:78%;">1. <a href="http://www.blogger.com/%3C/font"></em></a></span><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/slworking/2276916776/%22%3ECloesup"><em><span style="font-size:78%;">http://www.flickr.com/photos/slworking/2276916776/">Cloesup</span></em></a><em><span style="font-size:78%;"> of the Hollywood and Vine street sign in the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park</a>, 2. <a href="http://www.blogger.com/%3C/font"></em></a></span><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/acampada/287387997/%22%3EWall"><em><span style="font-size:78%;">http://www.flickr.com/photos/acampada/287387997/">Wall</span></em></a><em><span style="font-size:78%;"> Street Sign</a>, 3. <a href="http://www.blogger.com/%3C/font"></em></a></span><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chrisjm/49221968/%22%3EStreet"><em><span style="font-size:78%;">http://www.flickr.com/photos/chrisjm/49221968/">Street</span></em></a><em><span style="font-size:78%;"> Signs</a>, 4. <a href="http://www.blogger.com/%3C/font"></em></a></span><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jessehaley/2171147830/%22%3EStreet"><em><span style="font-size:78%;">http://www.flickr.com/photos/jessehaley/2171147830/">Street</span></em></a><em><span style="font-size:78%;"> Signs</a>, 5. <a href="http://www.blogger.com/%3C/font"></em></a></span><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/i_am_amy/1810533925/%22%3EStreet"><em><span style="font-size:78%;">http://www.flickr.com/photos/i_am_amy/1810533925/">Street</span></em></a><em><span style="font-size:78%;"> Sign</a>, 6. <a href="http://www.blogger.com/%3C/font"></em></a></span><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/shelly_the_hippie/2537089712/%22%3EJackson"><em><span style="font-size:78%;">http://www.flickr.com/photos/shelly_the_hippie/2537089712/">Jackson</span></em></a><em><span style="font-size:78%;"> Street Sign.</a>, 7. <a href="http://www.blogger.com/%3C/font"></em></a></span><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/citizensofthefuture/1492559035/%22%3EVintage"><em><span style="font-size:78%;">http://www.flickr.com/photos/citizensofthefuture/1492559035/">Vintage</span></em></a><em><span style="font-size:78%;"> Street Sign</a>, 8. <a href="http://www.blogger.com/%3C/font"></em></a></span><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mr38/1879414621/%22%3EOrange"><em><span style="font-size:78%;">http://www.flickr.com/photos/mr38/1879414621/">Orange</span></em></a><em><span style="font-size:78%;"> Street Sign @ Corner of Citrus Avenue</a>, 9. <a href="http://www.blogger.com/%3C/font"></em></a></span><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/pino1816/161500753/%22%3EStreet"><em><span style="font-size:78%;">http://www.flickr.com/photos/pino1816/161500753/">Street</span></em></a><em><span style="font-size:78%;"> Sign</a></span></em>
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Subject IV. TV/Movie Love<a href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_iuBCAh3Dmbs/SBW_LBqRu2I/AAAAAAAAAEc/ObXzdt7puLM/s1600-h/Pencils.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5194267941386959714" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_iuBCAh3Dmbs/SBW_LBqRu2I/AAAAAAAAAEc/ObXzdt7puLM/s320/Pencils.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">18+ Journaling Ideas for your viewing and jotting pleasure...</span><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"></span><br /><br /><br /><p><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">1. What do you do while you watch TV? Are you very focused on the show? Or are you a multi-tasker? Do you fold laundry, pay bills, surf the Internet, eat dinner, drink a cup of coffee, snuggle with your loved one(s), do your homework, or scrapbook?</span></p><p><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">2. Are you pretty laid back and chill - or are you always having to "shhhh" people?</span></p><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"></span><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">3. Write out what is currently on your DVR/TiVo List...you could even do shortcuts. (Example)</span><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;font-size:85%;"> Mine would go something like this:</span><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;font-size:85%;"> The Office (13)</span><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;font-size:85%;"> LOST (11) </span><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;font-size:85%;"> SNL (6)</span><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;font-size:85%;"> Power Rangers Jungle Fury (5)</span><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">4. Write a list of all the movies you have.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">5. Jot down a little note or two about your favorite "TV watching" beverage or snack. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">6. Parents- how many times a day do you have to put in that ONE movie for your child that they love so much? How long have they loved it? Write down a few movies that they have gone through this phase with.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">7. What about a show that you CANNOT believe that you actually watch. Whether its because its not your style, or its "cheesy"...</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">8. Call your movie store or look up online and jot some journaling down about the last 5 movies you rented. Give a review of each one, or rank them 1-5.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">9. Who is your TV crush? Write down why....<em><span style="font-size:85%;">(dibs on Patrick Dempsey)</span></em></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">10. Simply write about your all time favorite TV show. (whether still on air or not)</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">11. Simply write about your all time favorite movie.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">12. Write about a movie that you did NOT want to watch, but did - and you LOVED it.</span><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">13. If you DVR/TiVo something...do you watch it right away? or just whenever you get a second...</span><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">14. Is there a TV show your spouse/gf/bf got you hooked on or vice versa?</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">15. Do you have TV's in all of your rooms?</span><br /><em><span style="font-family:lucida grande;font-size:85%;">My husband refuses to have a TV in our room - and I am grateful for that.</span></em><br /><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">16. Do you watch the same episode over and over? (with LOST sometimes i have to)</span><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">17. When you are done with a show - do you delete it? Or Save it?</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">18. Could you give up TV for an extended amount of time? Would you be better because of it?</span><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">Get to writing - you will be glad you did...i promise.</span><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">Thanks for the sweet words and all the understanding.</span><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">I appreciate it more than you know.</span><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">xo,</span><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">aw</span>Ashley Wrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07611998364340945294noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6012349106523876221.post-52087327931597564582008-04-18T10:50:00.000-04:002008-04-18T12:47:05.088-04:00Snap It. Subject IV. TV/DVD Love.<a href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_iuBCAh3Dmbs/SAjQDKRIDtI/AAAAAAAAAEU/yqiEDrc3hg4/s1600-h/DVR.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5190627323258867410" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_iuBCAh3Dmbs/SAjQDKRIDtI/AAAAAAAAAEU/yqiEDrc3hg4/s320/DVR.jpg" border="0" /></a> <div>I could make a million and one excuses about why I haven't given all my attention and focus to Overlooked. I could draft a formal apology and explain why I am a couple of weeks late on getting the current subject to you...</div><br /><div>I could even say I agree with just how freaking annoying it is when you are anticipating something that isn't happening. </div><br /><div>But just know that I love this blog - I love coming up with the challenges, I love seeing the photos...its everything I hoped it would be and more. </div><br /><div>But sometimes things that I find fun and do as a side project MUST take a backseat to the needs of my family or myself.</div><br /><div>I have a feeling that you all completely understand where I'm coming from.</div><div></div><br /><div>With that being said...let's move on.</div><br /><div></div><div>So we all watch TV.</div><div>some of us watch a little. some of us watch too much.</div><div>i have to admit that getting satelite with DVR is officially one of my most appreciated luxuries.</div><br /><div>No more flipping through channels, no more mindless TV, no more missing good quality shows (Like Rock of Love II)</div><br /><div>I can actually NOT feel guilty about watching TV...because I tuck the kids into bed, make some hot tea, fold laundry...and actually pick between programs that i <em>WANT</em> to watch.</div><br /><div></div><div>So here it is----->Subject IV.</div><div></div><br /><div><strong>Take a picture, or find a way to document the shows you are completely enjoying RIGHT NOW.</strong></div><br /><div>Because things change. Your interest, writer's strikes, shows ending, highly anticipated shows beginning.</div><br /><div>(I have a confession...I gave up Dr. Phil on January 1st...and I used to love me some Dr. Phil)</div><div></div><br /><div>Alternative:</div><br /><div>I know that not everyone watches TV, likes TV, has a DVR/TiVo option. So there is a 2nd option for this subject. Go to your DVD player - open it up - and take a picture of the DVD that is currently in there. This will be a great slice of life - showing you what you are currently watching and even the beginnings of a favorite movie mini album - or a page with your favorite movie quotes, or love for an actor or an actress.</div><div></div><br /><div>Consider these ideas...</div><div></div><div>*A snapshot of what you currently have saved on your TiVO or DVR. (like a screen shot)</div><div></div><div> </div><div>*A picture of your TV routine. (example: My laundry basket, the remote, a cup of hot tea)</div><div></div><br /><div>*A picture of ALL your movies and how you store them.</div><div></div><br /><div>*A picture of the stack of movies that is "out" of where they normally go. (meaning a stack of </div><div>ones you recently watched or always watch.</div><div><span style="font-size:78%;"><em></em></span></div><br /><div><em><span style="font-size:85%;">(For all you parents)</span></em> </div><div>*A picture of the DVD that is on repeat currently in your home (Can I get an amen for Toy </div><div>Story, Cars, or Shark Boy and Lava Girl?!)</div><div></div><br /><div>*A picture of your favorite movie/TV snack or drink.</div><div></div><br /><div>*A picture of your chair or quilt that you snuggle in/with when watching TV.</div><br /><div></div><div>*A picture of a current TV guide.</div><div></div><br /><div>*A picture of your Blockbuster (or movie store) card.</div><div></div><br /><div>*A picture of your Netflix/Blockbuster movies still in the mailbox.</div><div></div><br /><div>*A picture of any device that you watch your movies on. <span style="font-size:85%;"><em>(iPod, Portable DVD player, Computer)</em></span></div><div><em><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></em></div><br /><div>I have some really cool and helpful journaling prompts for this...so take an amazing picture - find a perfect picture from a magazine(if its a show logo, or an ad for he show - even an interview with your favorite actor) and I will help you with the writing.</div><br /><div></div><div>xoxo.</div><br /><div>aw</div>Ashley Wrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07611998364340945294noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6012349106523876221.post-48436183003880567432008-04-16T13:30:00.000-04:002008-04-16T20:41:48.115-04:00Envision me singing this.....Don't You Forget About Me<br /><br />Don't Don't Don't Don't Don't<br /><br />Don't You Forget About Me<br /><br />new challenge...coming at you tomorrow...and I'm back with vigor baby...I've already got Challenges IV and V ready...<br /><br />so check back later alligators.<br /><br />xo,<br />awAshley Wrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07611998364340945294noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6012349106523876221.post-8749241813314155442008-03-21T09:17:00.000-04:002008-03-24T14:37:25.289-04:00Make It - Subject III - The Fridge<a href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_iuBCAh3Dmbs/R-fzdzesapI/AAAAAAAAAEM/z7dVlxPK3rQ/s1600-h/constants.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5181377589673749138" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_iuBCAh3Dmbs/R-fzdzesapI/AAAAAAAAAEM/z7dVlxPK3rQ/s400/constants.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div align="left"><strong>Possibilities:</strong><br /></div><p align="left"><span style="font-size:85%;">Use an actual grocery list on your page.</span></p><p align="left"><span style="font-size:85%;">Use an actual coupon on your page.</span></p><p align="left"><span style="font-size:85%;">Make a mini album about each thing that is ALWAYS in the fridge.</span></p><p align="left"><span style="font-size:85%;">Use arrows to point to each item and write a quick note about it.</span></p><p align="left"><span style="font-size:85%;">Make a little fridge out of paper and use as an accents.</span></p><p align="left"><span style="font-size:85%;">Use magnets.</span></p><p align="left"><span style="font-size:85%;">Create magnets.</span></p><p align="left"><span style="font-size:85%;">Use some packaging from a commonly purchased item.</span></p><p align="left"><span style="font-size:85%;">Write your journaling in checklist style.</span></p><p align="left"><span style="font-size:85%;">Have Fun with it...that is a rule.</span></p><div align="left"><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-size:85%;">aw</span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></div>Ashley Wrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07611998364340945294noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6012349106523876221.post-13259577622875616762008-03-07T22:44:00.000-05:002008-03-07T23:02:14.419-05:00Jot It - Subject Three - Refrigerators<a href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_iuBCAh3Dmbs/R9IL4jvnU0I/AAAAAAAAAEE/5T5eCdf_RKA/s1600-h/Pencils.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5175211988097651522" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_iuBCAh3Dmbs/R9IL4jvnU0I/AAAAAAAAAEE/5T5eCdf_RKA/s400/Pencils.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div>Get your pen...read these suggestions...and get to writing.</div><div>(I'm so bossy)</div><div> </div><div>1. How often do you go to the grocery store?</div><div>2. Do you love or hate going grocery shopping?</div><div>3. Where do you go?</div><div>4. Are you a faithful list writer?</div><div>5. Do you write it but never remember to bring it?</div><div>6. Do you use coupons?</div><div>7. What is something that you ALWAYS have in your fridge?</div><div>8. What is the thing in your fridge that is a "guilty pleasure"?</div><div>9. What is that one or two things that you feel like you buy every single day?</div><div>10. What items do your children consume in ABUNDANCE.</div><div>(like I'm admitting my children to Juicy Juice REHAB...they said NO NO NO)</div><div>11. What's on your fridge?</div><div>12. Are the fridge magnets special, or random?</div><div>13. When you go to the store do you just throw things into the cart, or do you stack them neatly?</div><div> </div><div>Just take a few moments to reflect on the fridge, and the things that go in it..and your process. I seriously think its interesting that we are all probably so very different in our routines, in our process, in the things that we buy - the things that we would never buy.</div><div> </div><div>Get to writing!</div><div>(cracks whip)</div><div> </div><div>aw</div>Ashley Wrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07611998364340945294noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6012349106523876221.post-47109516692503664852008-02-22T11:29:00.000-05:002008-02-25T09:47:56.412-05:00Snap It - Subject Three - Refrigerator Raider<a href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_iuBCAh3Dmbs/R8LUItU3KuI/AAAAAAAAAD8/HtevHTru6lM/s1600-h/Subject+3.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5170928568245889762" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_iuBCAh3Dmbs/R8LUItU3KuI/AAAAAAAAAD8/HtevHTru6lM/s400/Subject+3.jpg" border="0" /></a> <div><div>Every house has one.</div><div>We all visit it. (some of us more than others)</div><div>We put things in...We take things out.</div><div>Its on every episode of Cribs...</div><br /><div></div><div>That's right...Subject 3 is The REFRIGERATOR. The FRIDGE. The FRIGIDAIRE. The ICEBOX.</div><div>Whatever you call it, you have one.</div><br /><div>I was inspired to make this our new subject while putting groceries away. I like the way things look when they are all in their place, when the drawers are filled with fruits and veggies - when there is juice, water, diet cokes in their spot. Nice and stocked. Surely I'm not the only one that feels this way.</div><br /><div>I also want to look back and remember things that were constants. Things that were ALWAYS in my fridge. Things that my family consumed on the daily. Things I bought the generic brand of, things I didn't mind spending the extra money on. The ingredients always on hand for the meals I made often.</div><br /><div>Instead of the inside of your fridge or freezer. You could also take a picture of whats ON your fridge. The alphabet magnets, the to-do lists, the pictures, the fruit stickers, the forms you need to sign, the coupons you've clipped. Believe it or not, a snapshot of whats ON your fridge at the current moment is a beautiful slice of life and will reveal more than you think.</div><br /><div><strong>Consider these ideas on Snapping your photo this week:</strong></div><ol><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Snap something you keep in there JUST for your spouse,gf,or bf.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Snap something you keep in there JUST for the kiddos.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Snap something that is such a naughty, guilty pleasure.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Snap something inside that you can't believe you bought.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Take a step back and snap a picture of the whole fridge- with the doors closed.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Instead of snapping a view of the whole inside - highlight something you always have in your fridge.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Snap the front of the fridge - The magnets, the coupons, the pictures - whatever is ON your fridge.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Snap a picture of the whole thing doors open.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Snap a picture of your pantry.</span></li></ol><div><span style="font-size:85%;">As usual - here is yummy Flickr inspiration.<br /></span><a href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_iuBCAh3Dmbs/R8LRANU3KsI/AAAAAAAAADs/582v4yk6efg/s1600-h/Overlooked+Subject+3.jpg"><span style="font-size:85%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5170925123682118338" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_iuBCAh3Dmbs/R8LRANU3KsI/AAAAAAAAADs/582v4yk6efg/s400/Overlooked+Subject+3.jpg" border="0" /></span></a>So I've seen Mariah Carey's, Simon Cowell's, and now I want to see yours.</div><br /><div>wondering what I'll cook for dinner tonight,</div><div>aw</div><div><br />PS-</div><div>I want to say thank you for those of you who took the time to vote. It means alot to me that you know that I value your input. With the way the votes went - I will be keeping things exactly the way they are. For those of you who find it inconvenient, I want you to know that I truly from the bottom of my heart hope you decide to still participate.<br /></div><br /><div><span style="font-size:78%;"><em>1. </em></span><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/44124423673@N01/2678310/"><span style="font-size:78%;"><em>bare fridge</em></span></a><span style="font-size:78%;"><em>, 2. </em></span><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/20439298@N00/2186152685/"><span style="font-size:78%;"><em>2008-01-11: The fridge</em></span></a><span style="font-size:78%;"><em>, 3. </em></span><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/42558147@N00/437210417/"><span style="font-size:78%;"><em>Fridge</em></span></a><span style="font-size:78%;"><em>, 4. </em></span><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/82969241@N00/167652250/"><span style="font-size:78%;"><em>Refrigerator letters</em></span></a><span style="font-size:78%;"><em>, 5. </em></span><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/54217283@N00/297274251/"><span style="font-size:78%;"><em>Overabundance: Refrigerator View</em></span></a><span style="font-size:78%;"><em>, 6. </em></span><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/63306748@N00/358504732/"><span style="font-size:78%;"><em>Refrigerator</em></span></a><span style="font-size:78%;"><em>, 7. </em></span><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/45188788@N00/331931769/"><span style="font-size:78%;"><em>Refrigerator full of Christmas Memories</em></span></a><span style="font-size:78%;"><em>, 8. </em></span><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/21924611@N07/2135929650/"><span style="font-size:78%;"><em>My refrigerator</em></span></a><span style="font-size:78%;"><em>, 9. </em></span><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/96697435@N00/323532010/"><span style="font-size:78%;"><em>ZLEPP refrigerator</em></span></a><span style="font-size:78%;"><em>, 10. </em></span><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/39468556@N00/428299339/"><span style="font-size:78%;"><em>my refrigerator</em></span></a><span style="font-size:78%;"><em>, 11. </em></span><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/95337099@N00/201929847/"><span style="font-size:78%;"><em>Our refrigerator door</em></span></a><span style="font-size:78%;"><em>, 12. </em></span><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/59144156@N00/431189323/"><span style="font-size:78%;"><em>ReFRigEratOr</em></span></a></div></div>Ashley Wrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07611998364340945294noreply@blogger.com30tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6012349106523876221.post-54123482184189237302008-02-17T10:42:00.001-05:002008-02-17T11:10:48.494-05:00The dealio.<span style="font-family:georgia;">Hey lady loves...There has been lots of emails/opinions/preferences brought to my attention about how everyone wants the Flickr groups to be set up.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">I am all about working to make things better - working to do things to make this easy and fun as opposed to a pain in the _____. I don't want to change the blog and the groups every couple of weeks - and I also have come to the realization that I will never, ever be able to make everyone happy. So let's try to come up with something...and get back to the photos, the writing, and the creating.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">So...here is the dealio. I have created a poll to the left. Please vote...and vote only once. <strong>I will NOT have a new Overlooked up in the morning.</strong> This week will give everyone the opportunity to vote - Give me a chance to create a widget - And to take care of a sick husband and two sick boys. (The girls - Marley Jane and myself are going strong) </span><br /><br />Also at the bottom left there is a spot to enter your email to be notified of Overlooked blog updates. (also an overlooker request) I aim to please. :o)<br /><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">Have a good week.</span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">aw</span>Ashley Wrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07611998364340945294noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6012349106523876221.post-88212338788807405732008-02-11T14:56:00.000-05:002008-02-12T15:18:42.317-05:00Make It - Subject Two - Collections<a href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_iuBCAh3Dmbs/R7H6NNU3KqI/AAAAAAAAADc/Ls58cOZmYMI/s1600-h/jar+o%27+caps.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5166185352393075362" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_iuBCAh3Dmbs/R7H6NNU3KqI/AAAAAAAAADc/Ls58cOZmYMI/s400/jar+o%27+caps.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>So this is Part III - which concludes the three part challenge of Subject Two - Collections.</p><p>If you are just joining us, this is the week that the picture you took for Part I and your thoughts from Part II are combined in some way. Whether its a traditional scrapbook page, a daily addition to your own personal journal , a blog entry with the two, a mini album, a daily card, or something for your home. </p><p>Try to create something that joins the two together.</p><p>Remember - no time limits - no deadlines - no requirements...If you ever come to Overlooked and just aren't "feeling" the subject - you just aren't inspired DON'T DO IT. Get in where you fit in...have fun. Do it because you <em>want</em> to do it...</p><p>I have created a Flickr Group for Part III. I have been asked to create a group for each individual Subject...Don't be mad at me - but I'm just going to stick to the one group for now. </p><p><a href="http://flickr.com/groups/657278@N23/">Overlooked - Make It - All Subjects </a></p><div>This is also a CHOICE that you have. Please feel free to ONLY upload your project (if you wish) to the online gallery of your choosing and if you want to share your Part III love - then leave a link to the what you have created and post it in the comments section of this entry. Don't feel like you have to post it here as well as the place you normally upload layouts.</div><p></p><p></p><p>A couple of simple suggestions for your projects.</p><ol><li>Going back to the journaling idea - how about writing a list of each item in your collection along with dates, or comments about it.</li><li>What about using arrows cut out of different patterened papers and pointing to different items in the collection and jotting a couple of thoughts about them.</li><li>Use something from your collection on your page. If you save postcards - use one! If you collect stamps - add one! If you save patches - attach one! If you snapped a picture of your child's ever growing artwork pile as your collection - scrap right on top of it! (you get my drift)</li></ol><p>So come on...rock my socks off...pretty please?!</p><p>aw</p>Ashley Wrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07611998364340945294noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6012349106523876221.post-61538388997316238082008-02-04T13:45:00.001-05:002008-02-04T13:59:39.449-05:00Jot It - Subject Two - CollectionsTwenty Three Ideas for <strong>JOT</strong>ting Subject Two.<br /><br />1. When did this collection start?<br />2. How did it start?<br />3. Which item started it all?<br />4. Which is your most favorite of the bunch and why?<br />5. Which is your least favorite of the bunch and why?<br />6. Which is the newest addition and when was it purchased?<br />7. <span style="font-size:85%;">Which is the most expensive, and are you ashamed to admit just how much it was?</span><br />8. Which is the cheapest of the group?<br />9. Which do you consider to be the most interesting and why?<br />10. Which is the ugliest of all? What makes it so ugly?<br />11. Are people jealous of your collection?<br />12. Do people help you?<br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><em>By buying you additions at Christmas or birthdays or keeping their eyes peeled at thrift stores?</em></span><br />13. List them all. Out beside the list of each one write a little comment.<br />14. <span style="font-size:85%;">Does your collection take up lots of space? If so, is that cool with everyone in the house?</span><br />15. Does this collection annoy others, and if so why?<br />16. Did this start on purpose or was it an accidental accumulation?<br />17. Did someone in particular inspire this obsession?<br />18. Would you ever get rid of this collection?<br />19. What would it take for you to get rid of it?<br />20. Does it collect dust or is it lovingly attended to often?<br />21. Is the relationship with your prized possessions serious or casual?<br />22. Which gets the most use?<br />23. Are you "over" your collection, but will probably have until death?<br /><br />Surely one of these will give you some direction.<br />Happy jotting my sweet friends.<br />awAshley Wrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07611998364340945294noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6012349106523876221.post-82538637500353842252008-02-04T13:12:00.000-05:002008-02-04T13:18:17.127-05:00Highlights.<a href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_iuBCAh3Dmbs/R6dWoaI2rsI/AAAAAAAAADU/ovcG6nOJXyA/s1600-h/subject+2+highlights2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5163190750014779074" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_iuBCAh3Dmbs/R6dWoaI2rsI/AAAAAAAAADU/ovcG6nOJXyA/s400/subject+2+highlights2.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><div>Finishing up the journaling prompts and ideas,</div><br /><br /><div>so until then...check out these amazing photos submitted for this subject.</div><br /><br /><div>I totally could have picked SOOOOO many more, but these stood out and are just plain delicious to me.</div><br /><br /><div>You guys have NO idea how much you all inspire me...</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>xo.</div><br /><div>aw</div><br /><br /><div></div></div>Ashley Wrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07611998364340945294noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6012349106523876221.post-45269781096092048872008-01-28T07:28:00.000-05:002008-01-28T09:54:16.125-05:00Snap It. - Subject Two. - Collections<a href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_iuBCAh3Dmbs/R53oD6I2rpI/AAAAAAAAAC8/PBdBse2A1H0/s1600-h/Overlooked+-+Subject+Two+-+Collections.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5160535901880102546" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_iuBCAh3Dmbs/R53oD6I2rpI/AAAAAAAAAC8/PBdBse2A1H0/s400/Overlooked+-+Subject+Two+-+Collections.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><span style="font-family:courier new;"><strong>collection - [kuh-lek-shuhn]something that is collected; a group of objects or an amount of material accumulated in one location, esp. for some purpose or as a result of some process:</strong> </span></div><div><span style="font-size:78%;"><em></em></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:courier new;">Whether its on purpose or accidental we all COLLECT something.</span></div><div><span style="font-family:courier new;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:courier new;">Whether it started as a child or started last week we all COLLECT something.</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:courier new;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:courier new;">Whether you have 2 or 274 - its still a COLLECTION.</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:courier new;">Whether its something you brag about or something you are embarrassed of - its still something you COLLECT.</span><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:courier new;">You can be serious about this subject by showing your vintage vinyl COLLECTION or whether its lighthearted by snapping the dust that is COLLECTING on your cookbooks because you just hate to cook.</span></div><br /><p><span style="font-family:courier new;">Also...please note - it does not have to be YOU. If your son COLLECTS old school Godzilla items like my 7 yr old does - that would be cool. If your husband has hundreds and hundreds of bottle caps <em><span style="font-size:85%;">(as shown)</span></em> like my husband does - that would be work too.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:courier new;">Sometimes you might not even REALIZE how big this COLLECTION has gotten. When you go to snap this photo - you might be completely surprised at just how much how many you have - and just how fast this collection has grown!</span></p><br /><p><em><span style="font-family:courier new;"><strong>Consider these ideas: </strong></span></em><span style="font-family:courier new;">A photo of your collection neatly layed out on a brightly colored background.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:courier new;">A photo of your collection in a big ole pile.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:courier new;">A photo of this collection exactly where its displayed in the house. (This could mean 15 different photos if your love for owls is scattered all around your home.)</span></p><p><span style="font-family:courier new;">A photo of your collection in a very neat stack.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:courier new;">A photo of your collection in a very crooked stack.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:courier new;">A photo of the "favorite" of the collection.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:courier new;">A photo of the "least" favorite of the collection.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:courier new;">A photo with you (or the owner)and the whole collection.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:Courier New;">Of course here is some delicious calorie free Flickr eyecandy. </span></p><a href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_iuBCAh3Dmbs/R53QjqI2roI/AAAAAAAAAC0/uenksPTdvoc/s1600-h/Overlooked+Subject+2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5160510059061882498" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_iuBCAh3Dmbs/R53QjqI2roI/AAAAAAAAAC0/uenksPTdvoc/s400/Overlooked+Subject+2.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;"><em>1. </em></span><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/92947912@N00/1430789274/"><span style="font-size:78%;"><em>IMG_0696.JPG</em></span></a><span style="font-size:78%;"><em>, 2. </em></span><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/72487729@N00/189715080/"><span style="font-size:78%;"><em>Seashell Collection</em></span></a><span style="font-size:78%;"><em>, 3. </em></span><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/46484639@N00/48175365/"><span style="font-size:78%;"><em>don't think i'm kidding when i say i collect lip gloss and chapstick</em></span></a><span style="font-size:78%;"><em>, 4. </em></span><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/67323765@N00/311995120/"><span style="font-size:78%;"><em>My Bouncy Ball Collection</em></span></a><span style="font-size:78%;"><em>, 5. </em></span><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/7644891@N07/458108505/"><span style="font-size:78%;"><em>Troll Pile</em></span></a><span style="font-size:78%;"><em>, 6. </em></span><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/11951270@N08/2123401117/"><span style="font-size:78%;"><em>cookie jars 2</em></span></a><span style="font-size:78%;"><em>, 7. </em></span><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/61018634@N00/245426025/"><span style="font-size:78%;"><em>Bottle Caps</em></span></a><span style="font-size:78%;"><em>, 8. </em></span><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/30087504@N00/248283611/"><span style="font-size:78%;"><em>batts</em></span></a><span style="font-size:78%;"><em>, 9. </em></span><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/47378118@N00/143531431/"><span style="font-size:78%;"><em>message in a bottle</em></span></a><span style="font-size:78%;"><em>, 10. </em></span><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15362069@N00/181890599/"><span style="font-size:78%;"><em>The charm of a mortar and pestle</em></span></a><span style="font-size:78%;"><em>, 11. </em></span><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/21899322@N00/1760042148/"><span style="font-size:78%;"><em>books</em></span></a><span style="font-size:78%;"><em>, 12. </em></span><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/58766374@N00/953635136/"><span style="font-size:78%;"><em>DSCN2177</em></span></a><span style="font-size:78%;"><em>, 13. </em></span><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/97904068@N00/1225170574/"><span style="font-size:78%;"><em>funny pens</em></span></a><span style="font-size:78%;"><em>, 14. </em></span><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/26353034@N00/287053574/"><span style="font-size:78%;"><em>owl collection</em></span></a><span style="font-size:78%;"><em>, 15. </em></span><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/17129502@N00/290554056/"><span style="font-size:78%;"><em>cookie cutters</em></span></a><span style="font-size:78%;"><em>, 16. </em></span><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/46811710@N00/1312788327/"><span style="font-size:78%;"><em>sept0307 043</em></span></a><span style="font-size:78%;"><em>, 17. </em></span><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/44124376668@N01/4239113/"><span style="font-size:78%;"><em>a chronicle of obsessions</em></span></a><span style="font-size:78%;"><em>, 18. </em></span><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/7644891@N07/1069143390/"><span style="font-size:78%;"><em>Pezazz!!!!!</em></span></a><span style="font-size:78%;"><br /></span><br /><p><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:courier new;"><strong>I also want to address something really quick</strong>...when i say NO POSERS ALLOWED, this means you can't be fake in what you are snapping. It does not mean you can't take your subject out of its element and be creative with the photograph.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family:courier new;font-size:85%;">Let me explain by giving an example. I say take a picture of your collections. You adore big chunky beaded necklaces, but you only have one. To go out and buy three more and then take a picture of this would not be real but also unfair to all 22 of those purses you have. But to take all of your Harry Potter books off the shelf and to lay them out or stack them neatly would be OK. Does this make sense? </span></p><p><span style="font-family:courier new;font-size:85%;">There will be times where the subject is "as is" meaning you have to be true to how it is at that very second - but there are times where you need to get creative with the photo. I really hope that comes across as understandable and not hypocritical.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:courier new;">So there it is...there is Subject Two. Collections. Compilations. Accumulation. Whether deliberately or not.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:courier new;">Is it earrings, purses, books by a certain author, fonts, makeup, lotions, owls, expensive china, initials, paintings by a certain artist, journals, troll dolls, Godzilla toys, hot wheels, ticket stubs, letters, or postcards.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:courier new;">So I ask you, what do <em>you</em> collect? Go snap it...and post it here.</span></p><p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/655929@N23/">Overlooked - Subject Two - Collections</a></p><p>aw</p>Ashley Wrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07611998364340945294noreply@blogger.com31tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6012349106523876221.post-52289007559871264272008-01-27T10:48:00.000-05:002008-01-28T11:06:10.364-05:00A sharpie + A plain mug = uniqueness.So this is it.<br />My simple yet fun idea for making a simple mug fun and personal.<br />Take a sharpie in the color of your choice - and simply write your word (ala Ali) or your mantra.<br />keep it simple.<br />keep it neat.<br />make it yours.<br />fun right?<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/eliseblaha/2175514116/in/pool-629710@N21">Elise's mug</a> inspired this idea.<br />SO freaking simple - yet to me it really does speak volumes.<br />And who knows...it might be your *new* favorite mug.<br />And if you make one - and feel like it, i would LOVE to see all the words that you all live by. So post it to our <a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/657278@N23/">Make It Group</a><br />I made myself the relax one...but I'm wanting to send out the Overlooker one.<br />i used a random number generator - I used numbers 1-376 because thats how many members we have. It selected number 145.<br />I have selected the 145th member to join...which is....<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/cerasaragirl/">Sarajea</a><a href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_iuBCAh3Dmbs/R535j6I2rqI/AAAAAAAAADE/sjMgeUDYleI/s1600-h/mugs2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5160555143333588642" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_iuBCAh3Dmbs/R535j6I2rqI/AAAAAAAAADE/sjMgeUDYleI/s400/mugs2.jpg" border="0" /></a>,(who's photos are so insanely beautiful they make me want to scream) so send me your address!<br /><br />awAshley Wrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07611998364340945294noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6012349106523876221.post-15214731057867159892008-01-26T16:27:00.000-05:002008-01-28T10:44:06.058-05:00as promised...<a href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_iuBCAh3Dmbs/R5u6hqI2rmI/AAAAAAAAACk/AtRI2vm03vE/s1600-h/Crucial+-+Overlooked+Subject+One2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5159922885492911714" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_iuBCAh3Dmbs/R5u6hqI2rmI/AAAAAAAAACk/AtRI2vm03vE/s400/Crucial+-+Overlooked+Subject+One2.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />to do list<br /><br /><div><p>make a widget for everyone's blog. <strong><em><span style="font-size:78%;">working on this</span></em></strong>.</p><p>post project involving a coffee mug. <em><span style="font-size:78%;"><strong>coming later today</strong>.</span></em></p><p>get ready for Subject 2. <strong><em><span style="font-size:78%;"> done.</span></em></strong></p><p>answer any questions any of you might have. <strong><em><span style="font-size:78%;">check out the FAQ spot on the sidebar.</span></em></strong></p></div><div>I had requests to create a Flickr group for all the layouts, projects, journal entries created using the Overlooked Subjects.</div><div></div><div>So here it is! This will be ONE spot for ALl subjects.</div><div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/657278@N23/">Overlooked -Make It - All Subjects</a></div><div> </div><div>aw</div>Ashley Wrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07611998364340945294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6012349106523876221.post-22548987947159580472008-01-21T10:03:00.000-05:002008-01-22T22:13:50.342-05:00Make It - Subject One - Coffee MugSo this is Part III - which concludes the three part challenge of Subject One our Coffee Mugs.<br /><br />So this is the week that you will take your picture and your thoughts and combine them in some way. Whether it be a traditional scrapbook page, a daily addition to your own personal journal , a blog entry with the two, a mini album, a daily card, or something for your house. Try to create <em>something </em>that joins the two together.<br /><br />There are no time restraints, and there is no pressure. I'm not for that. Also, you won't upload your final creation into the Overlooked Flickr Group. (The Group is solely for Part I)<br /><br />Just upload your project (if you wish) to the online gallery of your choosing and if you want to share your Part III love - then leave a link to the what you have created and post it in the comments section of this entry.<br /><br />My creative challenge to you is:<br />Make a Coffee Ring directly ON your page.<br /><em><span style="font-size:85%;">(again...just a suggestion -its completely optional)</span></em><br /><em><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></em><br />Somehow, someway make a coffee ring directly onto your project.<br /><br />I will be back later this week with my layout, a pretty simple (but rad) idea, and a little giveaway.<br /><br />Check these fun things out...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=9084323">Recycled Gift Cards</a><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=9058250">Embroidered Coffee Sleeves</a><br /><p>ps.</p>umm do i see 334 members?!<br />holy guacamole.<br /><br />awAshley Wrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07611998364340945294noreply@blogger.com65tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6012349106523876221.post-20423037771794733292008-01-14T11:15:00.000-05:002008-01-14T08:19:54.346-05:00Jot It - Subject One - Coffee Mug<em>*Before you start reading the Jot It suggestions I just want to take the time to get emotional with you all. I CANNOT believe the response to Overlooked. I am floored. I am so excited, honored, and amazed that you all are going to accompany me with this. I wanted to create a spot, a place that I myself would be inspired at. I was hoping with fingers crossed that a few people would join me. But in no way did I think that number would climb to <strong>256. 256 Overlookers.WOW</strong>. Coffee mugs from all around the world. Who would have thought it. So all I can tell you is thank you. From the bottom of my heart, thank you. </em><br /><em>Let's continue shall we?</em><br /><strong></strong><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Direction - Starting Points - Suggestions - Springboards - Ideas</span><br /><br /><strong>HISTORY</strong><br />Jot down the history of your favorite mug.<br />Where did you get it?<br />Do you even remember?<br />Did you buy it because it was just SO rad that you had to have it?<br />Did it used to be someone else's, and you somehow acquired it?<br />How long have you had this favorite mug of yours?<br />Could another one ever take its place?<br />Or is this a replacement for your favorite one that has since been lost or broken?<br /><br /><strong>MORNING ROUTINE</strong><br />How does Coffee play into your morning routine?<br />Are you the "Instant Human Just Add Coffee" type?<br />Do you make coffee first thing as you stumble into the kitchen?<br />Are you capable of doing ANYTHING before that first mug full?<br />What do you do while you have that first mug? Do you check your email, read the newspaper, read the book of the moment, surf the Internet? Go about your morning chores?<br />What time do you get up and what time is the coffee maker started? Compare the times.<br />Who makes the coffee? You? Your partner? Is it waiting for you when you get up?<br />Do you have the alarm set on it - to brew at a particular time every morning?<br />Does your weekend routine change your coffee habit?<br /><br /><strong>CONSUMPTION</strong><br />How many cups a day?<br />Is it just that initial mug to get you going?<br />Do you drink it all throughout the day?<br />Do you drink it at night?<br />Do you only drink it when you meet with friends at Starbucks?<br />What happens if you don't drink the norm?<br /><br /><strong>PREFERENCE</strong><br />Black?<br />Sugar? Splenda? Equal? Sweet N Low? - If so, how many?<br />What kind of creamer? The liquid or the powder?<br />Do you like the original flavor or are you constantly trying and experimenting w/new flavors every time your out?<br />How much creamer?<br />Would you like a little coffee to go with that cream?<br />Regular or Decaf?<br />Folgers or Starbucks?<br />Are you a coffee snob?<br />Do you like it super dee duper hot? Warm? Iced?<br /><br /><strong>TALK TO ME LIKE I'M A BARISTA.</strong><br />Welcome to ___________ what can I make for you this morning?<br />Pretend that you are placing your order for your typical morning coffee.<br />What would you order?<br />Are you overly confident?<br />Does it take you forever to finally decide?<br />Are you one of those customers that intimidates me when I'm at Starbucks waiting behind you?<br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><em>The kind that goes something like this: "Um yes, Let me get a Tall Chai with NO water added - at a temperature of 185 - with a dash of soymilk." I don't even know enough to imitate it. I'm not making fun...I'm simply in awe. Last time I was there I picked up one of those "How to order at Starbucks booklets, maybe that will help. </em></span><br /><br />So for the next week - jot down what you would like to say in regards to your mug. Your coffee routine. You DO NOT share this...as it will be combined with your picture for a scrapbook page or a journal entry.<br /><br />My ideas are simply that. Just suggestions. Just some starters to get that incredible mind of yours going - get the wheels turning.<br /><br />On my second mug of the morning,<br />awAshley Wrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07611998364340945294noreply@blogger.com36tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6012349106523876221.post-82274888554272709232008-01-06T14:10:00.000-05:002008-01-07T08:23:08.269-05:00Snap It - Subject One - Coffee Mug<a href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_iuBCAh3Dmbs/R4Im_1WFa8I/AAAAAAAAACE/joNweAM11O0/s1600-h/Overlooked+Subject+One.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5152723801758591938" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_iuBCAh3Dmbs/R4Im_1WFa8I/AAAAAAAAACE/joNweAM11O0/s400/Overlooked+Subject+One.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:courier new;"><span style="color:#ffffff;">Sure.<br />You might have tons of them in the cabinet.<br /></span></div></span><br /><p align="left"><span style="color:#ffffff;"><span style="font-family:courier new;">And yes, you might use them all at one time or another.<br /></span><span style="font-family:courier new;">But there is always that ONE that you prefer. </span></span></p><span style="font-family:courier new;"><div align="left"><span style="color:#ffffff;">That one you will search in the dishwasher for as opposed to simply grabbing one off the shelf.<br /></span></span><span style="font-family:courier new;"></span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:courier new;color:#ffffff;">That one that is just a <em>wee</em> bit more popular than the others.<br /></span><span style="font-family:courier new;"></span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:courier new;color:#ffffff;">Whether its because it has sentimental value, because of who gave it to you or its just more visually appealing to you, it could be the most practical of the bunch, it could be your oldest one. It could be the newest one, but it has to be your favorite. </span></div><p align="left"><span style="color:#ffffff;"><span style="font-family:courier new;">It might be so un-cute- even hideous -but for some reason its the one you are almost always sipping out of.</span><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;">Maybe you get a Starbucks coffee every morning on the way to work. If that's the case - then that's your picture!</span></span></p><p align="left"><span style="color:#ffffff;"><span style="font-family:courier new;">But please don't take a picture of the pretty hot pink polka dotted one when you know good and well that the one with the Gremlins on it is your favorite.</span><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;"></span></span></p><br /><p align="left"><span style="font-family:courier new;color:#ffffff;">No posers allowed remember?!<br /><br /></span><span style="color:#ffffff;"><span style="font-family:courier new;"><em><strong>Alternatives:</strong></em><br />If you aren't a coffee drinker...think about another drink of choice.<br />Maybe you're an avid Diet Coke drinker, do you always reach for the same glass or cup? Do you prefer a McDonald's coke to go?<br />Do you enjoy a glass of wine with dinner?<br />What about a nice cup of hot tea at night before bed - curled up with a book?<br />Think about those mugs, those cups, those glasses and Snap It.</span><br /><br /></span><span style="color:#ffffff;"><span style="font-family:courier new;">With these subjects, Be creative with your photo!! </span><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;"><strong></strong></span></span></p><br /><p align="left"><span style="font-family:courier new;"><span style="color:#ffffff;"><strong><em>Consider these ideas:</em></strong><br /></span></span><span style="font-family:courier new;"><span style="color:#ffffff;">A photo of your mug where it most commonly sits (<em>by your computer, on the kitchen island</em>)</span><span style="color:#ffffff;"><br /></span></span><span style="color:#ffffff;"><span style="font-family:courier new;">A photo of yourself drinking coffee with your mug.</span><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;">A photo of your mug in the cabinet. </span></span><span style="font-family:courier new;color:#ffffff;">A photo of your to-go mug in your car's cup holder because you drink it on the way.<br /></span><span style="color:#ffffff;"><span style="font-family:courier new;">A photo of your mug in a crazy random place.<br /></span><span style="font-family:courier new;">A photo of your mug filled with coffee/hot tea and next to the newspaper.</span><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;">A photo of your mug on top of the book you are currently reading.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Courier New;">A drawing of your mug.</span><br /></span><span style="font-family:courier new;"><br /></span><span style="color:#ffffff;"><span style="font-family:courier new;">I have absolutely no doubts, NONE WHATSOEVER that you all are going to blow me away.</span><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;">Here is some eye candy to inspire you and motivate you. (just in case you need it)</span> </span></p><br /><p align="left"><span style="color:#ffffff;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5152494802692303730" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_iuBCAh3Dmbs/R4FWuVWFa3I/AAAAAAAAABM/mY0LjVFf5L4/s400/Coffee+Ideas.jpg" border="0" /><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><em>1. </em></span></span><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/56018619@N00/306862301/"><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#ffffff;"><em>it.all.ends.with.a.good.coffee</em></span></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#ffffff;"><em>, 2. </em></span><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/77189708@N00/2094328485/"><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#ffffff;"><em>° s t a r b u c k s °</em></span></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#ffffff;"><em>, 3. </em></span><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/91976982@N00/315583032/"><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#ffffff;"><em>516</em></span></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#ffffff;"><em>, 4. </em></span><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/19994833@N00/73198611/"><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#ffffff;"><em>Stackacuppa</em></span></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#ffffff;"><em>, 5. </em></span><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/42099448@N00/311800609/"><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#ffffff;"><em>Coffee Mug #2</em></span></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#ffffff;"><em>, 6. </em></span><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/87715348@N00/560575820/"><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#ffffff;"><em>Stopping Gravity</em></span></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#ffffff;"><em>, 7. </em></span><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/65255363@N00/1009678179/"><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#ffffff;"><em>cowboy coffee</em></span></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#ffffff;"><em>, 8. </em></span><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/14022670@N00/371026385/"><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#ffffff;"><em>morning tea</em></span></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#ffffff;"><em>, 9. </em></span><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/55807817@N00/127711898/"><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#ffffff;"><em>The Drive to Work</em></span></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#ffffff;"><em>, 10. </em></span><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/30218418@N00/27333278/"><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#ffffff;"><em>100_0047</em></span></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#ffffff;"><em>, 11. </em></span><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/92523010@N00/18598840/"><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#ffffff;"><em>my favorite mug</em></span></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#ffffff;"><em>, 12. </em></span><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/19677986@N00/1187948227/"><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#ffffff;"><em>shelly's mug</em></span></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#ffffff;"><em>, 13. </em></span><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/31328241@N00/352964473/"><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#ffffff;"><em>Mugsly</em></span></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#ffffff;"><em>, 14. </em></span><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/21652212@N04/2094598274/"><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#ffffff;"><em>tea mug</em></span></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#ffffff;"><em>, 15. </em></span><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/69004980@N00/1290064934/"><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#ffffff;"><em>favorite mug</em></span></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#ffffff;"><em>, 16. </em></span><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/21212435@N05/2092090925/"><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#ffffff;"><em>FW: Smile!</em></span></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#ffffff;"><em>, 17. </em></span><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/14643999@N04/1591112891/"><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#ffffff;"><em>Coffee Mug</em></span></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#ffffff;"><em>, 18. </em></span><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/21611876@N00/1214448575/"><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#ffffff;"><em>Saturday Night Live Mug</em></span></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#ffffff;"><em>, 19. </em></span><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/50887156@N00/81678046/"><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#ffffff;"><em>The Pessimist's Mug</em></span></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#ffffff;"><em>, 20. </em></span><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/67958598@N00/1183741092/"><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#ffffff;"><em>my favorite mug</em></span></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#ffffff;"><em>, 21. </em></span><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/44949256@N00/316878094/"><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#ffffff;"><em>my favourite mug</em></span></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#ffffff;"><em>, 22. </em></span><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/62688471@N00/343337668/"><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#ffffff;"><em>my favorite mug</em></span></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#ffffff;"><em>, 23. </em></span><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/9773604@N03/1068098922/"><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#ffffff;"><em>favourite tea</em></span></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#ffffff;"><em>, 24. </em></span><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/9421518@N05/1544033494/"><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#ffffff;"><em>My Froggy Mug</em></span></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#ffffff;"><em>, 25. </em></span><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/11911024@N00/366555542/"><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#ffffff;"><em>my favourite mug - 23/365</em></span></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#ffffff;"><em>, 26. </em></span><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/48498742@N00/126065603/"><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#ffffff;"><em>my favorite coffee cup.</em></span></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#ffffff;"><em>, 27. </em></span><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/23242085@N00/146842522/"><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#ffffff;"><em>kaffeeklatsch</em></span></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#ffffff;"><em>, 28. </em></span><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/54832531@N00/439932882/"><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#ffffff;"><em>Every day is Friday</em></span></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#ffffff;"><em>, 29. </em></span><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/69477707@N00/1020873172/"><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#ffffff;"><em>Untitled</em></span></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#ffffff;"><em>, 30. </em></span><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/65343616@N00/887192750/"><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#ffffff;"><em>Would you like some Coffee?</em></span></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#ffffff;"><em>, 31. </em></span><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/17711046@N00/33151027/"><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#ffffff;"><em>Coffee Maker</em></span></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#ffffff;"><em>, 32. </em></span><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/71453924@N00/50784886/"><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#ffffff;"><em>support your thirsty #388</em></span></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#ffffff;"><em>, 33. </em></span><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/13968953@N00/385002748/"><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#ffffff;"><em>j o s i p h y</em></span></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#ffffff;"><em>, 34. </em></span><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/13968953@N00/389633059/"><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#ffffff;"><em>j a v a</em></span></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#ffffff;"><em>, 35. </em></span><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/57245799@N00/1032371195/"><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#ffffff;"><em>pregnant mornings are wonderful</em></span></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#ffffff;"><em>, 36. </em></span><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/22827365@N00/2055584732/"><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#ffffff;"><em>Missed my coffee shots?</em></span></a></p><p align="left"><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><span style="color:#ffffff;">I<span style="font-family:courier new;"> really envision this blog, and this group to have photos from all over the world grouped together JUST like this. </span></span></span></p><p align="left"><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><span style="font-family:courier new;color:#ffffff;">But they will be ours - and we will learn about each other - and be inspired by each other. </span></span></p><p align="left"><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><span style="font-family:courier new;color:#ffffff;">*And I can't stress to you enough - As soon as possible after you take the photo, post it to the group. That way if you don't get around to the scrapbook page or journal entry for awhile - you have contributed to the big picture here! I want to see your mug!</span></span></p><p align="left"><span style="font-family:courier new;color:#ffffff;">So go snap it...go snap a picture of your most commonly used mug and upload it to our Flickr Group. </span><a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/629710@N21/"><span style="font-family:courier new;color:#ffffff;">Overlooked - Subject One</span></a><span style="font-family:courier new;color:#ffffff;"> </span></p><p align="left"><span style="font-family:courier new;color:#ffffff;">I will be back on the 14th - with loads of journaling ideas, prompts, and guidance . So all I'm asking for is that creative photo of your mug. (not your face, but what you pour your coffee in)</span></p><p align="left"><span style="font-family:courier new;"><span style="color:#ffffff;">sipping coffee from MY favorite mug, aw</span></span></p></div>Ashley Wrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07611998364340945294noreply@blogger.com68tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6012349106523876221.post-10993717807753915552008-01-06T10:06:00.000-05:002008-01-28T10:26:57.695-05:00FAQ's<div align="left"><em>I will update this as often as needed.</em></div><div align="left"><strong></strong></div><div align="left"><strong></strong></div><div align="left"><strong></strong> </div><div align="left"><strong>IS IT TOO LATE TO JOIN?</strong></div><div align="left">It is NEVER too late to join. If you have just now found this groovy little spot, you can get in on the current subject, or you can start with the 1st and work your way through. If you aren't feeling one - do a different one. There are no deadlines to having anything done - and the only thing you need to do to get involved is upload your picture to the coordinating Flickr group. You don't need to email me to "sign up", as there is no official sign up. Everyone is invited and its never too late!</div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"><strong></strong> </div><div align="left"><strong>HOW DO I ADD MY PICTURE TO THE GROUP?</strong></div><div align="left">First, you need to be viewing your photo. You need to be logged in. You will see your photos and any sets that you have created.</div><div align="left"></div><div align="left">1. Click on the photo that you want to put in the group.</div><div align="left">2. Find the SEND TO GROUP button at the top left of your photo...</div><div align="left">3. Click on that, and select the group that you want your photo to go to.</div><div align="left">4. DONE!!</div><div align="left">You can also add batches of photos by going to your ORGANIZE section. </div><div align="left">Drag the photos that you want to send to the group into the large box in the center, and then click SEND TO GROUP in the middle area of the tool bars. </div><div align="left"><span style="font-size:78%;"><strong><em>thanks whetzel momma!</em></strong></span></div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"><strong></strong> </div><div align="left"><strong>IS IT POSSIBLE TO HAVE A FLICKR GROUP CREATED TO UPLOAD OUR COMPLETED PROJECTS TO?</strong></div><div align="left">Of course...and here it is. This will be home to creations made using ALL subjects.</div><div align="left"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/657278@N23/">Overlooked - Make It - All Subjects</a></div><div align="justify"></div>Ashley Wrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07611998364340945294noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6012349106523876221.post-81116847351469478252007-12-23T17:16:00.001-05:002007-12-23T19:35:08.697-05:00Hey..Is this thing on?Welcome.<br /><br />You have come to a place that i hope becomes very inspirational for you.<br />i have lots of fun things in store for us,<br />and i hope to learn just as much from you as you do from me.<br /><br />I came up with the idea for Overlooked when I was thinking about those everday things that we use, touch, or do everyday. They are so obvious that you don't even think twice about them, much less take a picture of them and scrapbook them. They deserve a page protector too!<br /><br />I also am intrigued by how fast things change. How when you take a slice of life, and look back at it, things can be so very different. Like Ferris Bueller says: <strong>Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it. </strong>I want to preserve those things. They reflect who I was, what I was doing, what was going on during that particular time in my life.<br /><br />So to start our journey...this is how it goes.<br /><br />On <strong>January 7th</strong>, I will post Subject One.<br />You will have a week to SNAP a picture of Subject One, and post it here.<br /><br />On <strong>January 14th</strong>, I will post the journaling ideas, prompts, suggestions for you to JOT down regarding Subject One.<br /><br />On <strong>January 21st</strong>, I would love to see the layouts created from the combination of your picture and your writing.<br /><br />Throughout the month, I will have different inspirational things happening. Whether its a picture, a song, an idea, a recipe, a joke. So always feel free to give the blog a click and see if anything is going on or anything new is here.<br /><br />I chose to make this an every three week challenge broken into an every week item. There are so many amazing challenges going on, not to mention children, husbands, wives, jobs, laundry, cooking, excercising, email, dishes, and PTA.<br /><br />There are no winners, no losers here at Overlooked. I will however of course play games and give out goodies from time to time to keep it fun and to keep you on your toes. But I WILL NOT be picking favorites. I don't have the heart to do that, and I know how it feels to work hard and feel inadequate. So I will take no part in it!<br /><br />Call me Stuart Smalley, but we are all good enough, smart enough, and creative enough.<br /><br />So leave me a note and say Hi, and let me know that you are excited and interested and eager to get your "overlooked" on.....<br /><br />Until January 7th...<br />awAshley Wrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07611998364340945294noreply@blogger.com149