Julie Magerka

How cute are those little wrap-ups?

E = ectoplasm (a spirit energy associated with spooky things)

So clever the way you combine your photos with clipart. Impressive and creative.

That's one very pretty kitty. Didn't know about it before, so thanks.

The last day of September, so the last layout for What are you working on this month. I saw a layout I liked, played with interpretation of it, and got this. Used a photo of my niece and her daughter in the leaves from many years ago. The background stripes are mine and the masks I used. But not much else.

I'm happy to hear you're going "over the pond" to home for a good long time. Can't wait to see all the photos that come from it.

Christmas cards? And you're finished with them? What a wonder worker! I'm not even sure what I'm having to eat later....?

Labour of love, that is! Well done Phil.

I keep working on something, fuss around with it, and then set it aside. Can't seem to settle on anything I like. Maybe one day.... For now, for the occasion of this special day, I thought I would contribute my support for the Indigenous peoples of Canada. I forgot to wear an orange shirt!

When I was a kid, the character of Juan Valdez, a Columbian coffee farmer, was the face of coffee advertising on TV. There were other ads for specific brands (Maxwell House, Nescafe, Folger's, Sanka, etc.), but Juan was the man who grew the coffee. It was a campaign by the Columbian Federation of Coffee Growers to promote quality Columbian coffee in the U.S. market. The ads (with Carlos who died in 2019) continue today with a new actor. There are even coffee shops with Juan's name in over 500 locations in the world. Their concept of featuring the individual farmer(s) who grew the beans and the process of direct trade was innovative. (The background colours represent the flag of Columbia.)

The original version of the song, written by Neil Diamond. (Later covered by UB40.)

That's what I love about these challenges. Everyone makes a unique and creative layout. It's fun to see how a theme or idea is interpreted by others. Post away, Libera, Hendrix or Prince!

The first song that came to mind. The one, the only Jimi Hendrix. Nothing special done, just bits and bobs to try and capture the psychedelic vibe.

You nailed it. I'd call that pretty artistic. Good job Donna.

A kit from Erika at ET Designs. I like a lot of her designs. All the elements come from that. I was thinking of losses and felt like making something. I'm not sad, just thinking of those who are gone.

Here's my "freebie" challenge layout.

I also played with it since it's in my 2022 regular version. It is fun.

Does shmoasted count as S?

In my determination to keep producing a layout regularly, I made this one. I did a "curved photo" from a tutorial on a photo I used for something else (likely from Unsplash or Pixabay), and then just started "playing around". I used a punch from Carole's new batch on the strip, added some other stuff and called it a layout. Fall colours and "busy" backgrounds are things I like.

As they say, imitation is the most sincere form of flattery, right? I bet those poor birds were quaking when you used your stern voice! ?

Me too, Bonnie. I never thought of it as being "thieving" when I borrowed for lessons, just expanding my repertoire and paying homage to the original.?

Yet another layout inspiration I saw online. I didn't scraplift it entirely, just the basic idea. Background paper is from the Lilypad, a set of Fusion papers called "For Art's Sake". Then added the elements & text for the theme of books. Nothing much is mine, except the frame. I do love books and reading and do it whenever I find time. I met a man in a book club once who worked in an automotive assembly plant. He had a book with him all the time as he worked. If he could complete his part of the assembly in less time than allotted, he would read as much as he could, even if it was only 30-40 seconds at a time. I think that's amazing. (The quote is from Stephen King.)

I'm rather late too, but I wish you sincere congratulations on all your achievements and hard work in making this a fun, supportive, and creative place to learn and be inspired. So glad I found this group!

R = Robusta (the cheaper kind of coffee beans)

I recall this one so well! It's beautiful.