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Photo Booth Wall Art or …Blog Response

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If you are a reader of my friend’s Julie Fei-Fan Balzer you probably saw her fun post about what she did with those photo booth strips that she and I took during her visit here in Hamburg. I totally love what she did with them – and I cannot wait to see it in person. At the end of her post she asks “What have you done to display your photo booth strips?” – and here comes my Blog Response :)

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A couple of years – many years ago – my husband and I took a photo strip at a booth in San Francisco. It was one of our first really big trips together and I totally love this little photo strip. I went to a professional photography studio and asked if they could print it on a very large and long canvas. The photo strip itself on the canvas is now 4.5×24 inches- just to give you a reference – here is a pic of me sticking my finger out- so you have a reference ;)

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At first the photoplace wasn’t weren’t sure it would work  because of the resolution of the photo booth strip (my photos here are actually a bit blurry but the print itself is not) and because it is so much smaller than I then actually wanted it to be printed – but it worked – And I love love love it. It wasn’t cheap as I remember –  I am sure you can get it cheaper nowadays – even just scan it in at a very good resolution, maybe play a bit in photoshop and then upload it to any of those services that do print photos on canvases. It is a great memory :)

Maybe I should have the Julie and Nat photo strips printed on canvas for my new studio :)

 

Have a gorgeous day

Nat

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Comments (8)

  • Neil Mackenzie

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    I love your photo Booth images, every one gets inside and turn into teenagers!

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  • Madeline Rains

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    I love this. Your husband is American? He looks so European to me. Such a cute couple!

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  • Corrine

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    Sweet….what is it about photo booths that make us get so silly…….love your friendship with Julie and how you two always light up around each other in every photo. Cute hubby.

    xox

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  • Lisa Flaherty

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    What an awesome thing to do, Nat! I love it!

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  • Gunvor

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    What a cool idea!

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  • Sue Clarke

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    Great idea and yes, you should have the ones from Julie’s visit hanging up in your new studio.

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  • Helen

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    What a great idea and a lovely reminder of a happy memory.

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This bears repeating :) – n*Studio Relaunch

As with the transition a couple people missed the new n*Studio features- and workshop access- I repeat my post and apologize for all that saw it already :)

P.S. I know that in the email subscriptions right now the pictures are not showing- I am working on it!

Welcome to the new n*Studio!

If you don’t follow my blog regularly or read through email or a RSS feeds, you might not have noticed the changes yet. But if you’re a regularly here, you probably noticed something is different.

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The last couple months I have been working on changing a lot on my blog without changing the look too much. I wanted a better experience for you, so you can access my online workshops easier and find all the inspiration and fun features you need — all right here on my blog.

So, what’s new? A lot!

There’s a new member area, a shop for my workshops, and an improved navigation to find heaps of inspiration. Let me take you on a tour and show you in a little video:
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If you are one of my former online students and want to access your workshops again, here’s what you have to do:

  1. Register as a member. You can do this with the link in the top right corner of the page.
  2. Send me an email with your name, email addy and the workshops that you have purchased in the past.
  3. I will cross check and give you access within a few days.

Sorry for the inconvenience but that is the only way to get to your workshops again. I know you will love the new way to access the workshops especially if you have more than one :)

And because I am so giddy and happy about my new website, here is a little something for you:

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Offer valid till July 10, 2013 11.59 pm CET. Coupon code must be entered exactly as shown at checkout and is case-sensitive. Final discounts will be displayed within the cart.

To take advantage of this rebate on my all of my workshops, here’s what you have to do:

  1. Click on “Online Workshops” in the menu for “Workshops” or on the main Workshops page.
  2. Find the workshops you want to purchase and add them to the cart.
  3. Click on “Cart” when you want to check out.
  4. Enter the code “RELAUNCH” and click “Apply Coupon” to get 20% off

I hope you like my new site and will celebrate with me!

Let me know what you think :) Have a wonderful and creative day!

Nat

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Comments (4)

  • Deleted User

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    Yessss! As i wrote you recently, to reach your place is easier now….i love your Daily Digest, and wait for it each morning (PR). Thanks Nat for your excellent humor sense and,,, easy to follow instructions for those of us that are not expert with the COMPU!…. Go on!!!!!!!

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  • Lani McPherson

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    Could you please check how you are sending your pictures in your daily e-mails as since you have switched to your new blog I cannot see them anymore.

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    • nathalie-kalbach

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      Lani – as I have stated in my post right in the beginning- I am working on this. I am not sure what is causing the problem at the moment- but I am trying to solve it and hope it works again soon :)
      Nat

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The new n*Studio or…n*Studio Relaunch

Welcome to the new n*Studio!

If you don’t follow my blog regularly or read through email or a RSS feeds, you might not have noticed the changes yet. But if you’re a regularly here, you probably noticed something is different.

NatKalbachnstudioRelaunch1

The last couple months I have been working on changing a lot on my blog without changing the look too much. I wanted a better experience for you, so you can access my online workshops easier and find all the inspiration and fun features you need — all right here on my blog.

So, what’s new? A lot!

There’s a new member area, a shop for my workshops, and an improved navigation to find heaps of inspiration. Let me take you on a tour and show you in a little video:
[vimeo 68991245 w=400 h=300]

If you are one of my former online students and want to access your workshops again, here’s what you have to do:

  1. Register as a member. You can do this with the link in the top right corner of the page.
  2. Send me an email with your name, email addy and the workshops that you have purchased in the past.
  3. I will cross check and give you access within a few days.

Sorry for the inconvenience but that is the only way to get to your workshops again. I know you will love the new way to access the workshops especially if you have more than one :)

And because I am so giddy and happy about my new website, here is a little something for you:

RelaunchCoupon

Offer valid till July 10, 2013 11.59 pm CET. Coupon code must be entered exactly as shown at checkout and is case-sensitive. Final discounts will be displayed within the cart.

To take advantage of this rebate on my all of my workshops, here’s what you have to do:

  1. Click on “Online Workshops” in the menu for “Workshops” or on the main Workshops page.
  2. Find the workshops you want to purchase and add them to the cart.
  3. Click on “Cart” when you want to check out.
  4. Enter the code “RELAUNCH” and click “Apply Coupon” to get 20% off

I hope you like my new site and will celebrate with me!

Let me know what you think :) Have a wonderful and creative day!

Nat

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  • Marjie Kemper

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    Looks fabulous! Going to unsubscribe from the email now and go with BlogLovin.’

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  • helen

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    love your new formula !! great photo : pleasure and craft !

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  • Julie

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    Site looks awesome and i love, love, love that photo of you – perfection!

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  • Michelle McCosh

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    LOVE the look of your new site. . . . . . and that photo under About Me is my favorite of you.

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Ask Nat or…Things you always wanted to ask

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Some of you have seen me doing this already on Facebook but now time to do it here too :)

I am working on something and need your input :) – it might lead to answers for you ;)

Let’s say you want to know more about me…professional wise or also who I am or what I love – n*Studio related (keep it real though – LOL)…what would be questions you would ask me?

Happy day to you :)

Nat

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  • louise

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    Hell Hello U fab thing you! :)

    I have been wanting to ask you how you have maintained the commitment and momentum of being a professional Mixed Media artist?? Do you have any regrets? What would you do differently? Do you struggle with being stale? [and that doesnt mean that I think you are!!!! :*]

    Much Mwah :) xx

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  • Gela

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    Have you always been crafty? I believe you said you were a paralegal. Have you always crafted. When did it go from being a hobby to a job.

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  • Sabine

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    Hey Nat, thanks for letting us ask you holes into the stomach (haha, you know that german saying, right?). I read your blog since a year now and I really love it! You have so many great techniques and ideas. And it is always a pleasure to look at your creations.
    You often share what inspires you. Do you ever have times when you can’t get into the creative mode? If you have that: what do you do to get over it?
    What are your top-tips for beginners who want to start with scrapbooking or mixed media? What supplies do you think are must-haves for the first steps of someones creative life?
    How did you you make the decision to start a career in the business? Was it hard? Did you have a lot of fears? What did you do to fight them?
    What makes you sad when you leave beautiful Hamburg (also my hometown; and I am also leaving this year to live elsewhere.)? What will you miss the most? How do you handle all the stress and “Nervkram” that comes with the move? And what about your aunt that you take care for? Will she be ok with your leaving to the US? What are you looking for the most in the US? Here also: what about fears? How long did it take you to make the decision to move?
    Wish you all the best and a lot more!
    Sabine

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  • SusanJane

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    O.k. I’ve just got to know how you are going to get your studio across the pond and survive the experience?! I can’t imagine moving my studio across the street!

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  • petyvic

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    There are so many questions in my head! But first, i would like to know if you started working simple layouts and then step into mixmedia little by little, and how!…

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  • Sue

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    Good day Nat! Where are you moving to in the states? What does your husband do? Do you love animals, do you have any?
    I have been following you for quite some time now and enjoy your e-mails and your art. Thanks for sharing your talents!!! You are inspiring! Who inspires you?
    hugz

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  • Harriet Garrison

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    Hi Nat, Love your work! You have inspired me MANY times!! I worked in an art shop for 3 years before it closed. :-( I got a BUNCH of oil bars in many colors but haven’t a clue as to how to use them. Any ideas? I worked the scrapbook side of the store, btw, but do mixed media also. I know I need to just “play” with them but since they are OIL and clean up isn’t like watercolors, I thought I would get some info first. Thanks for letting your fans ask you questions!!!! You are a rockin’ sister!!!!!! LOL. Hugs, Harriet

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  • Martha Richardson

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    What do you do to fight that horrible loss of creative mojo ?

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  • Susan

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    I would love to know how what for most of us is a hobby became a profession for you. You have mentioned that you previously worked in the legal profession. Please share how you became a professional mixed media artist. I’d also like to know what your biggest challenge is art wise.

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  • Laura S

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    Who’s your top 3 favorite mixed media artist and why? If someone has just discovered that they love art and mostly mixed media, what supplies would you recommend they purchase first? Thanks, Nat!

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  • Janj

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    Forgive me if I am not recalling this correctly…but sometime I believe you mentioned that it was a major decision for you to become a mixed media artist. Please share more about that process.

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PaperHaus Magazine Summer Delight Blog Hop

Welcome to the PaperHaus Magazine Summer Delight Blog Hop!I am thrilled to be part of the new PaperHaus Issue as a featured Mixed Media Artist. Here is a sneak of one of my projects called “I Got Glasses” I created for the issue.

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PaperHaus is celebrating the release of the Summer Issue of PaperHaus Magazine ! There is SO much inspiration, techniques, projects, and exclusive artist interviews inside! Not only that but it’s an issue filled with amazing Mixed Media projects from people from all over the world! Below is the link to the summer issue, simply click on the cover to go there .

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And there is some more inspiration too! hop on over to the blogs listed below for more creative sparks, RAKs and giveaways. The PaperHaus  Summer Delight event is all about fun summer days filled with scrapbooking and crafting! Every day on the PaperHaus Blog (www.thepaperhaus.com) there will be amazing inspiration and tutorials so be sure to stop on by everyday in June!

thanks for your visit and have a wonderful and creative day :)

Huge hugs

Nat

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Comments (31)

  • Beatrice Lawson

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    Loved the summer issue and your project – lots of cool techniques, I need to check out your classes!

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  • Patti

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    Haven’t had a chance to look at the whole magazine yet (I’ve been busy blog hopping :-) but love the ‘sneak peek’ at your layout you shared.

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  • Kas Mello

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    Great project…just love this issue!

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  • aliciakatebarry

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    Looks fun

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  • Alicia Barry

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    Looks fun.

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In Case you didn’t know…or…I am an Alien

If you haven’t seen me personally the last half-year, you do not know about my biggest “secret” ….but now finally after all paperwork being done and as of today my status is official, …I can tell you officially :

 

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We are moving to the States in September. More specific we are moving to the East Coast to New Jersey where lot’s of our family and friends are located. I am super-duper excited. It will be an interesting ride for sure- LOL- because even though I probably traveled about 30 times or more to the States in the last 20 years, it will be different to actually live there. My husband is also excited as this means for him going home. We are already preparing things for months now and the biggest parts are yet still to come. I will for sure share here and there some of this new adventure – and I hope you wish me luck and enjoy reading how the Kraut goes U.S. ;)

Huge hugs and have a wonderful day

Nat

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  • Tricia

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    Congrats, Nat – hope your move goes smoothly! I love the east coast – I live in New England.

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  • Micki

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    From one Alien to another….welcome to the US. :-)

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    • Nathalie Kalbach

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      LOL….I still laugh that it is called legal alien….it makes me sing the Sting song all the time ;)

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  • Merilee

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    Lots of luck and safe traveling to you and your family! It will be an adjustment–and always a bit of culture shock, lol! But I hope you love your new home. Please do some workshops up and down the east coast–I am in Georgia and would LOVE, LOVE, LOVE to meet you and learn from you in person! :o)

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    • Barbar

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      And don’t forget those of us on the West Coast! We’d love to see you in northern California!

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      • Nathalie Kalbach

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        Def- will not forget the West Coast- loooveee the west coast.. :)

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  • elderscrapper

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    Wonderful. You will do great and we will all welcome you.

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  • julie m

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    Yeah!

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  • Dana

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    Hallo Abenteuer :) Wow, das ist ein riesiger Schritt für Euch beide! Ich wünsche Dir viel Glück für den Umzug bzw. die Vorbereitungen!

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    • Nathalie Kalbach

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      Vielen lieben Dank :) – Für meinen Mann ist es ja nach hause kommen ;) nat

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  • janbarlow

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    We will welcome you with open arms to the US of A! I will a;so be so happy to welcome you as an “almost” neighbor – state-wise, anyway (I’m in Pennsylvania). My dream – attending a class you and Julie co-teach! I can totally see this happening! ;)

    Wishing you smooth “sailing” all the way here!

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    • Nathalie Kalbach

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      Jan – wohooo my neighbor!!! Julie and I have talked about another co-teaching class before- maybe we will make it happen now as we are closer now ;) You never know :) huge hugs
      Nat

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  • rains

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    Congratulations, alien! ; ) My Belgian husband’s status was legal alien until recently when he became a US citizen. My brother and his family are moving here from AUS and his Aussie wife has had to wait for many, many months to get a visa. Crazy. Is it taking a while for you too? I can’t understand why it would be so hard for the wife of a US citizen, from Australia to move here. Immigration has become insane. Can’t wait to eventually take one of your workshops here.

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    • Nathalie Kalbach

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      It did take five months and we are married 10 years this year…but oh well…LOL-

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  • Izzy

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    Congrats! what wonderful news and exciting times ahead!

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  • Dara Lynn

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    Welcoming with open arms Nat! I’m sure there is much anxiety to prepare for this big of a move…..my thoughts and prayers will be with you each post..as you take this leap….your journey.

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  • Susan

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    Woh thats great news! I wish you all the luck in the world. I will be moving from the Netherlands to Scotland in September. For at least 3 years. Exciting times ahead!

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    • Nathalie Kalbach

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      that is awesome Susan – Scotland is so beautiful!!! I wish you all the luck as well and that everything goes smooth!!!! hugs, nat

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  • andrenesmith

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    Wow – this is big news! Congrats to you and the hubby on the big move….now you will be a Yankee Kraut ;) Hopefully this may mean a reasonably close workshop for me to attend!!

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  • Hedwig

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    Congrats!! And here is a good laugh: my husband brought home a chinese instructive text what to do in China in several occasions. Aliens who have visa X… etc. We laughed our pants of… ;)

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    • Nathalie Kalbach

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      sounds funny Hedwig ;) Well…I sure have some funny stories to share already too – if we see each other again.- we need to share ;) ;) ;) hugs, Nat

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  • Donna

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    Best of luck on the BIG move Nat! Hope all goes smoothly for YOU! And WELCOME!!!

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  • Sandra

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    Ich freue mich schon auf deine Berichte aus der neuen Heimat. Liebe Grüße von Sandra

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  • Jean Marmo

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    I was born and raised in NJ. You will love it!

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  • Anna Ely

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    How exciting!! Welcome to the US!!

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  • Michelle Guest

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    Big move for you… But, think about all the new places to explore & hunt for treasures…

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  • Sue Clarke

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    How exciting!!! Maybe now I can meet you in person or go to a workshop.

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    • Nathalie Kalbach

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      I would loooooveee to finally meet you in person Sue!!!!! Nat

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  • Miae

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    Wow! What an exciting change! All the best with all the moving and WELCOME! :)

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  • Brenda Ryan

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    How exciting for you and your husband! Looking forward to reading your updates about the move.

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  • Martha Richardson

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    Yay….I’m so happy for you & we are lucky to have you here…alien or not!

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  • Bonnie

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    My first thought was about how would you move the contents of your studio. Besides that, welcome to the USA.

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    • Nathalie Kalbach

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      LOL- Bonnie I still wonder myself…it is going to be one of the biggest tasks ;) hugs, Nat

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  • Pamela

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    Welcome to America. It’s a great big country will lots of interesting and beautiful places to visit.

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Follow Me on BlogLovin

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As always I am a bit slow with the news, partly because I need to understand first what is going on ;) – LOL- but nonetheless, as some of you might know Google Reader will close down in a couple weeks – and so I moved all my blogs over to bloglovin to read there from now on. And if you want …you can

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Thank you for following my blog- I love to have you!!!

 

Huge hugs

Nat

 

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Quicksand…or…touched my heart

I am at my great-aunt today. I am looking forward seeing her and hug her big time. It is always also an emotionally sad time. Each day we talk on the phone is showing me the progress, of her forgetting. She starts thinking I am my mother, or forgets who visited her just half an hour ago. But she is happy that someone comes – and that is all that counts :)

I just saw this amazing video a couple of weeks ago and it touched my heart a lot – it made me cry and reminded me on my great-aunt and her reactions, the pictures of wrapping up the home, the photos, the reactions that remain characteristic ..even when they forgot. But foremost….it is such a wonderful and beautiful tribute to a grandfather by Lance Oppenheim.

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Keep on playing! What a wonderful advice!

Huge hugs to you …Hope I didn’t make you teary…hope you see the beauty in this video too !

Nat

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Follow the White Rabbit …or Frohe Ostern

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Happy Easter and welcome to the Easter blog hop! Today is the day when we tumble-down the rabbit’s hole and hop after the White Rabbit. The rabbit hops from blog to blog, from country to country all around the cyber scrapbooking world!

Although the countries and styles vary and designers participating had a free choice what to create for the hop, the pieces of art have all something in common. If you’re familiar with Alice in Wonderland, you might remember that the White Rabbit, which Alice followed and found the Wonderland, had a pocket watch. So in this hop the common theme is the time piece. You can find an interpretation or a way to incorporate a clock in every creation! Inspiring, right?

So please hop along and remember to leave a comment at every stage! That way you ensure as many tickets for the raffle as possible. You’ll have just a week to participate (to April 8th at noon GMT) for the giveaway put together from donations from 7 Dots Studio, BadgesFolie, Garn&Mehr, Stromsvigt and Wycinanka.

So enjoy the hop and find the inspiring Wonderland of scrapbooking!

So here is my take on the Follow The White Rabbit Easter Hop – I was inspired by the cute logo so I had to use this for my easter cards :)

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Supplies: Theresa Collins Stationary Noted Paper Collection, Autumn Leaves Stamps, Prima Marketing Clock, Liquitex Acrylic Ink, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L E-Z Squares, Ranger Archival Ink

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So now follow the other links and comment in order to be able to win one of the awesome prices :)

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Here are the hop stops:

Happy Easter for those of you who celebrate Easter and a wonderful day for all of you!

hugs

nat


uberMedia		 Über*Media is my series of online workshops that is dedicated to different kinds of media that cross a variety of materials. I also teach project based online workshops which you can find here.
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  • Gunvor

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    Happy Easter! I just love your Easter cards – the rabbit is awesome!

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  • saintshapel

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    So creative and fun!!! Love the design and idea!!!

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  • Faith

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    Arty Rabbit! Very cool!

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  • Alexandra

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    Funny idea! Gorgeous project! Thanks!

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  • Florence

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    I love this rabbit. The page is awesome, thank you.

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  • Kristina

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    Wow, nice project! Very interesting!

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  • ajgacia

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    great bunny, colors and combining paper as well

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  • Gerd Andersson

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    Love your interpretation for the Easter blog hop!

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  • Liz Thayne

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    Love how you used paper piecing to create your bunny! Happy Easter!

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  • Miriam Prantner

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    Love how you created the bunny! What a great eye you have!

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  • muriel

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    Oh, love your bunny!So chic as we say in French!

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  • bestamped

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    Fun cards, nat! I love that you used the rabbit logo!!
    Els.

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  • lintsi

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    The cards look great with the bunny – the geometric shapes look fab!

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  • Стокли

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    This is a modern art bunny=)

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  • Lana

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    Ярко и интересно!!!

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  • M. Carmen - Cuchy

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    I wouldn’t say this is yours at first sight. You did a couple of creative cards out of the little funny bunny. Love it!

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  • scrappicowgirl

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    Klasse geworden. Danke

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  • Jean_H

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    Love your paper piecing! After reading your post I had to go to the beginning and hop through … enjoying each stop. Thanks for sharing!

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  • Sanna

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    coole Hasen :)! Danke für´s Zeigen!

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  • Nancy Sapp

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    LOVE the rabbit & eggs! Also love the colors you used!

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