when pinterest comes to life

A little over a week ago I posted about my must-haves for a run.  I got a lot of compliments on my wrapped headset so I thought today's Creative Collective's prompt When Pinterest Comes to Life would be the perfect opportunity show y'all how.  

First, grab a pair of earplugs then hit up your favorite craft store, Michaels or JoAnn's, then buy as many of your favorite colors of string that your little heart desires.  Second, only if you didn't grow up making your Dad Chinese Staircase Friendship bracelets (I didn't know it had a name either), watch the video below (I am really bad at explaining things).
Third, instead of tying around your other pieces of string, you tie around the cord.  Then..
Voila!

These have held up for about 3 years and I use them every time I go out for a run or walk by myself.  This was actually my first (of only three) Pinterest projects I have ever completed.  It's easy-peasy, just a little time consuming.  I suggest putting on your favorite TV show or movie and grab yourself a large adult beverage while working on it.  It helps.

What Pinterest projects have you completed?

Do you have any favorites?

Do you think these are something you would want to try?

Linking up with Melyssa, Rekita, and Nicole today! 

until next time

2014 playlist (so far)

Melyssa from The Nectar Collective has come up with 23 prompts to encourage bloggers to get creative and to share with each other.  Today's prompt is to create a playlist of new music.  You can read my first prompt here. 

{all images from Google Images}

I love music.  My tastes ranges from Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake to The Decemberists and Death Cab to Bloc Party and Phoenix.  And discovering new favorites makes my heart sing.  To say I am excited for this prompt is such an understatement.  So, without further adieu, below are links to some of my new-to-me favorites of 2014 (so far).  

1 // Pumpin' Blood by NoNoNo

2 // Congo by Bear Mountain

3 // Muse by The Wood Brothers

4 // Seconds by Ghost Loft

5 // Leaves Fall by Mansions on the Moon

6 // Oceans by Coasts

7 // So Close by Kidnap Kid

8 // Under by Aosoon

9 // Dark Star by Jaymes Young

10 // Dance Yrself Clean by MSMR

11 // Hope by Kopecky Family Band

12 // Let Go by RAC ft Kele, MNDR

12 // Julian by Say Lou Lou

I have loads more on my playlist but I didn't want to overwhelm you with it all.  Hope you enjoy:)

What's your favorite music?

Any recent discoveries you would like to share?

Linking up with Melyssa and Shanna today!

until next time

photograph

Melyssa started this awesome link-up twice a month called "The Creative Collective" to inspire everyone to get creative in 2014.  The first prompt is: Think of one word you want to focus on in 2014. 

{photo copyright: Alyson Cornman Photography}
Photograph: The one word I hope 2014 to revolve around.

Since first getting into photography more seriously, I have been wanting to sell my photos.  A lot has kept me from doing this.  Marketing, fear, organization, fear, time, initiative, fear, shyness, comparing, fear, etc.  As with wanting to go after your dreams, fear is the biggest factor that has gotten in my way.  Fear of failure, sure but also fear that I can't compete with those amazing photos and photographers that are already out there.  However, 2013 was a good year for me and was spent over coming a lot of those negative thoughts that used to take over on a daily basis.  2013 was a year for rediscovering myself and starting to care less of what others's think of me.  So I am hoping to carry my new found self and confidence into 2014.

I have ADD, seriously, so my thoughts go from one thing to the next quickly and easily.  I often get distracted and instead of completing one task, I quickly move onto the next.  Which then leads to a lot of feelings of being overwhelmed.  So in addition to just continuing to photograph every day, I will take the necessary steps to make this happen.

I will read book(s) on how to open a shop, sell, and market on Etsy.
I will continue to take a photograph a day, more so with my dslr this year, only in Manual mode.
I will share my photos on my blog more often, even if it is just one and without words.
I will look into other blogs to advertise my photography on.
I will make a WordPress site dedicated to photography only.

Having small goals for each step of the way will make it easier for me to achieve this goal.  It will help keep me on track and from getting overwhelmed.

Do you have any advice on books to read on selling, marketing, and posting on Etsy?

What one word are you hoping to focus on in 2014?

Linking up with Melyssa and Shanna today!

until next time