Movie Cover

At school I've been studying Shakespeare in English and our most recent assessment item was an extended play on a character from Hamlet. So i thought I'd whip out my graphic design skills and blow everyone away with a beautiful hand made title page/cover. (To make up for my dodgy acting ofcorse) I'm still in the film/editing process so you will have to wait and see... But here is my cover :)

I had to learn a few new photoshop skills for this one. I used a bunch of watercolour brushes, and a mixture of text, photography and my own flower illustrations (which I scanned and uploaded then blended with photoshop) Hope you enjoy! 

Izzy xx

DIY: Hi Res Desktop Collages

I've lately been obsessed with personalising pretty much everything and creating cute backgrounds for my computer and phone. My style is constantly changing and I'm always being inspired from my favourite site Pinterest! You can keep up to date with what I've been pinning here. 

Here's a recent collage I have made and am using for a desktop background...

To make one for yourself here is a quick little DIY...

First find a heap of inspiring, cute, pretty or dreamy images that you just love. you can find them through tumblr, we heart it, pinterest or where-ever you prefer. Save them all into a folder on your computer.

Next just go to Pic Monkey and choose collage...

Then choose one of the square layouts, you can resize and delete the individual boxes but you cant add them so I tend to pic the 25 square one...

Simply auto fill all of your photos into the box or you can individually choose the order.

You can also adjust the dimensions to fit your computer's screen (or phone screen). Bellow are the dimensions I used for a Macbook Pro 13-Inch.

Resize and play around with the layout, get creative and then save your masterpiece. 

I really love this website as it is so quick and simple and most of all easy to use! Hope you all enjoy and remember to follow me on Pinterest :) Have a lovely day!

Smile

Hello everyone, hope your all smiling today :)

I don't know about all you but sometimes I seem to get so caught up with my busy life that I forget to just be happy. What I've learnt so far is that- if I remember to smile, things don't always seem so bad and I get through my day easier.

Smiling is the simplest way to spread happiness and when you do it can totally change your view on life. It's also the best way to let your inner beauty shine and you will find that good people come into your life.

So remember to smile everyday whatever your doing, it will make a difference. 

Bye for now lovelies,

Izzy xoxo

Favourite Crafty Find this Week

This doily dream catcher, from Calico Skies, is so creative. I just had to share...

Find the full tutorial here.

Enjoy...

Izzy xox

CUPPOW!

Such a great idea... I have to have one!!!!

CUPPOW! from Paper Fortress on Vimeo.

Geodora on Etsy

I'd have to say, Geodora is one of my favourite shop on Etsy at the moment. Take a look at their gorgeous geometic, unique, modern, tribal and vintage jewlery.
These are some of my favourite pieces at the moment.

Each item comes gift-wrapped for easy gift giving :)

Enjoy, hope you take a look...

Izzy xox

Meet the Gals...

I'd like you to meet my sponsors for April!!! These Lovely ladies have some gorgeous blogs and it would be great if you could pop over and take a look :)

Mandy from Grace and Viola...

Hi everyone. I'm Mandy of Grace and Viola, my fashion and lifestyle blog with a vintage twist. After being inspired by my great grandmother and great aunt's stylish photographs (the lovely ladies behind the name Grace and Viola), my love of vintage began. Since then, I have acquired a collection of vintage cameras, multiple bags and suitcases, and a variety of clothing that takes up half of my closet. I would for you to stop by my blog and say hello. 

Blog: http://graceandviola.blogspot.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/mandylancia/

Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/graceandviola/

Kait from Miss Kait Online...

I'm a Canadian gal  with a crafty soul  & love everything vintage, handmade, teacups, and fashion and living life gluten free. (Okay, this last one I don't really love  - but it is a must!) Miss Kait Online is a blog about all these things and more! I'm also a firm believer that sandwiches taste better cut diagonally.

Blog: http://misskaitonline.com

Twitter: http://twitter.com/misskait

Pintrest: http://pinterest.com/misskait/

Lou from Foxy Whiskers...

Hi There! My name is Lou and I'm from Foxy Whiskers! I blog about 

inspiration, fashion, things that make me happy and everything in between. My aim in life is to be happy and I believe that when in doubt, you should bake a cake. Come and say Hi, I'd love to get to know you!

Blog: http://www.foxywhiskers.com/

Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/littlemiddlelou

Bloglovin: http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/3180667/foxy-whiskers

Jacqui from My Little Tulip...

Hello there, I'm Jacqui, an Industrial Design student situated in the lovely Netherlands. I'm here following my dreams and living an inspired life. On my blog I share the stuff that I make, discover and do in my day-to-day. Things like little projects, watercolour paintings, and pretty things are what you will find there. I hope to inspire you like so many others have inspired me. 

Blog: www.mylittletulipblog.com

Fiona from The Corner of the Internet I Call Home...

I'm Fiona, and I blog over at The Corner of the Internet I Call Home. I write about my day-to-day life, recipes I'm loving, or crafty bits I've tried out. Currently I'm travelling across the US with my wonderful husband before we settle in Australia and start building a home. Come and say hi!

blog:  http://www.thecorneroftheinterneticallhome.com/ 

twitter: @fiona_microbe

facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/corneroftheinternet

Lauren from Calico Skies...

Hi! I'm Lauren, a 20-something from Southern California. I collect vinyl records and Russian nesting dolls. I love comfy, oversized cardigans, and my calico kitty Chloe. Come visit my blog Calico Skies, where I share diy tutorials, things I love, yummy recipes, photography of my little life, and all things pretty and vintage. I'd love to meet you!

blog: http://mycalicoskies.blogspot.com/

bloglovin':http://www.bloglovin.com/en/blog/3386298/calico-skies

twitter:https://twitter.com/#!/mycalicoskies

Facebook:http://www.facebook.com/mycalicoskies

Good Morning Lovelies!

I can't believe I've accumulated seventeen followers already! Thanks to all of you, for supporting me. I hope every-one has a wonderful day and I thought I'd just share this inspiring video to brighten your weekend.

Enjoy...

Izz xox

Pannikin on Etsy

Pannikin is a handmade online business, designed in Brisbane, Australia by Holly Leonardson.

They have a gorgeous collection of hand painted, wooden treasures as well as some cute screen printed totes and fabric covered badges. And guess what? There is a free illustration badge will ALL orders!!!! 

I'm loving these Paper Plane Stud Earrings

Super cute Mountain Booch! I love the natural wood outline and how the lines aren't perfectly straight.

Yay! Lucky Dip of 5 Fabric Badges... how cute are they??!?

They also do necklaces. This one is the Retro Button Medley Necklace...

You can also take a look at the Pannikin blog here :)

Izz xox

Current obsession; making a gif...

I recently found a website that allows you to upload your photos and it makes them into a gif. It's called Picasion. This is my latest one, I used pretty images I've found on the inter-web, to sort of make a collage of me :)

Oh... and I used Picnik to make my photos rounded :)

The website I used to find these inspiring images is called We Heart It. It's my favourite site and you can follow me on it here.

Izz xox

Ideas by heart...

I love this! I am all for anything stop motion and this is just too cute!!  By Annika Bäckström on Vimeo.

Lovely layers...

These are some of my favourite layered artworks that I am inspired by...

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Oceans of Love

Some beautiful pictures from Ocean of Emotion

Adventure...

Have you every just decided that you want to just pack up your bags, get your friends, jump into the car and go wherever the wind takes you. Well these inspiring images make you want to do just that... 

Just gorgeous!

This one remind me of wanting it to be summer again

Such a cute picture...

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