tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31001785575855199052024-03-21T08:31:45.505-07:00The 3am TeacherTeaching, Graphic Design, and Life as it Happens!!Michelle Tsivgadellishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09327578199614794262noreply@blogger.comBlogger397125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3100178557585519905.post-88515490392612771462018-12-15T16:01:00.000-07:002019-12-01T08:16:58.383-07:00All the Doodles!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I can't tell you how handy my Doodle Letters have been in creating fun little cards (like the one above) for family and friends. I often mix and match letters from the sets I have made, but I am looking to add a few more colors and themes. </div>
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I'd love to know what doodle letter themes you'd like to see added to my shop this new year. Let me know in the comments below and feel free to save the free Instagram image post graphic I created below as my gift to you. </div>
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Layer doodle letters from the sets below or your own text to create a message of your own to share on your own social media account. Credit is not required, but I do appreciate credit or just tagging me (@3amteacher) to see what you created <3<br />
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Michelle Tsivgadellishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09327578199614794262noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3100178557585519905.post-2678814237808795022018-07-09T12:21:00.000-07:002018-07-09T13:06:12.003-07:00When in Arizona, visit Bearizona<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The last couple of years, my husband and I have made an effort to travel more, see more, and hike wherever we can. A lot of our "travelling" is really just seeing more of Arizona..lol While visiting Flagstaff in the fall, we decided to do a hike (more to come about THAT hike in a later post) and visit Bearizona, which is located about 20 minutes from where we were staying in Williams, AZ. </div>
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While driving around in Mesa and Tuscan, we always see signs for Bearizona. I really didn't know what it was, but a friend of ours suggested that while we were in Flagstaff we should visit. We decided to do just that and I am so glad we did!! Such a neat experience and unlike any other animal refuge I have ever visited before. </div>
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<b><u>ABOUT BEARIZONA</u></b> (from the website <b><a href="http://bearizona.com/About.aspx" target="_blank">HERE</a></b>)<br />
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Bearizona is approximately 160 acres. Visitors will drive through more than three miles of Ponderosa Pine Forest viewing North American animals in natural habitats when they visit. More animals are exhibited in Fort Bearizona, a beautiful 20 acre walk-thru area, along winding paths which is more of a "zoo" type setting.</div>
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We really had no clue what to expect when we got there, but we had such an amazing time. The park allows visitors to DRIVE... yes I said that correctly.... DRIVE though their animal habitats. You get to see animals in their natural environment and driving through feels more like you are in their home, rather than seeing animals in cages. You can drive through the park as many times as you would like. We chose to drive through 3 times, so I could get more pictures. The first time, there were several cars, which made it difficult to stop and take our time. There was no one behind us the next two times and we could drive as slow as we desired through the park.<br />
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After the drive through area, we decided to park and walk through their park. They have a really nice restaurant, shopping and more animals to see throughout. We heard it is really pretty to see at night, but we will save that for another visit.<br />
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Here is a little video from the Bear exhibit area. SOOO COOL!!<br />
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A few Pictures from our visit... I wish I had taken more photos of the inside of the park to share with you all. We visited the park in October and the weather was perfection. The sun was out, but it was still cool enough for a sweater and jeans.<br />
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Nothing separates you from the animals, except for your vehicle. Makes for a very fun and nervous adventure at the same time. You are told to keep your windows rolled up while driving through the wolves and bear exhibits, however, I was a bit of a rebel and rolled down my window in order to get better shots of the animals. Upon coming around to the end of those exhibits, I was scolded both times by the teenage "rangers". They do watch your vehicles while you are driving through. LOL</div>
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The wolves were especially entertaining to watch. I am not sure if it was the nice weather or the time of day (about 10am in the morning), but they were really playful the entire time. I got a cute photo of one playing in his water as well (not shared...sorry - too many people on the internet steal good photos...lol)<br />
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I tried to get a good photo of each exhibit sign, so I would remember the names of the animals. but not every photo turned out...lol </div>
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A few photos from the inside of the park. There were a lot of birds wondering the park and the ravens (or maybe they were crows) were some of the biggest I had ever seen.<br />
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There were a lot more animals and features to see, but you will have to book your own visit to see the rest. It truly was a fun day and I am glad we decided to check out Bearizona! I will definitely visit again... once the weather is nice, of course. Even though Flagstaff is a bit cooler, I can't imagine any animals walking around when it's over 100 degrees out.<br />
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My summer has already been filled with fun family vacations, but I have been super eager to get back into creating! I have spent most of my time doing custom work for the last year, but I am not ready to start working on some of my own projects and getting some new clip art uploaded into my shops for all of you to enjoy! </div>
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Thank you so much for all of your support and love over the years! This has been such an amazing journey - with so many ups and downs. Although I have not added new stuff to my shops for the last two years, I have been working on my health and spending more time with my family. Two areas of my life that seemed to get pushed aside when I was busy building my business. I have learned that BALANCE is everything and I don't always have to say yes (something that was really hard for me to learn). </div>
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It seems like I have been away from blogging for WAY TOO long and I really miss all of you! It feels really good to be writing at this very moment. So much has happened in the last 2 years and I can't wait to begin sharing with all of you again. </div>
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Hi Everyone!! I feel like it has been way too long since I last connected with all of you in the blogosphere! In order to reconnect with all of you and kick off a summer full of blogging tutorials and fun, I decided to start with a fun summer book giveaway. <br />
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Let me first introduce to you, my friend, 1st grade teacher, and Children's book author, Stacey Hill...and her family!!<br />
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Stacey Hill received a B.A. in Elementary Education at Ottowa University and an M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction through the University of Phoenix. She has taught elementary school for thirteen years and always dreamed of becoming an author and sharing her books with young children to foster a love for reading. She lives in Goodyear, Arizona, with her husband of twenty-six years, two incredible sons, and the cutest little dog, Lucky.<br />
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The Adventures of Goose and Moose is a well thought out and fun character building series that can easily be adapted for Pre-K to 2nd grade (possibly 3rd). <b><a href="https://mascotbooks.com/mascot-marketplace/buy-books/childrens/picture-books/adventures-goose-moose-goose-moose-visit-beach/" target="_blank">Goose and Moose Visit the Beach</a></b> is the first book in the series and focuses on friendship and helping others. The book includes questions every couple of pages that are perfect for read alouds in the classroom or circle time. The handy vocabulary page is perfect for teachers or parents to create a vocabulary/word wall.<br />
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I am completely in love with the friendship of Goose and Moose and the kindness they show to one another and to others. I believe that character building/training is such an important subject to teach young children and this is going to be an incredible series of books to build upon!<br />
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I have not written a post since April, but I wanted to pop in and share a really neat experience I had last night at the <b><a href="http://www.weebly.com/" target="_blank">Weebly</a></b> Headquarters in Scottsdale, Arizona.</div>
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I was invited to attend the Weebly, Website in a Night Event (#wein), and of course, I accepted! I have had my website through Weebly for about three years and I have now designed about 5 Custom Weebly sites for clients. You can say I am a bit of a fan.<br />
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This was me on the way to the event. We hit some traffic and I was worried that we might arrive a little late, but we were there 20 minutes early.<br />
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As a pop in, my website was featured and I got an opportunity to share my site, my story, and a little bit of what I do. Sharing what I do is actually a challenge at times because I am bit of a creative everything...lol My husband came along with me and was able to get a photo of me while I had my few minutes of fame. Totally RAD!<br />
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Although I love to share what I do, I especially love meeting new people and getting an opportunity to share my knowledge with other creative people.<br />
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The moment we arrived, we were greeted with smiles and an entire team of hard-working Weebly staff members ready to teach, connect, and offer help to those who registered to attend. By the way, the entire event was FREE!!<br />
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I had a blast sharing my story, but I was really looking forward to learning some SEO (Search Engine Optimization) while I was there. I arrived prepared to take plenty of notes and I filled a few pages before leaving (and I might have brought home a few free pens).<br />
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I tried to stay active on <b><a href="https://www.instagram.com/3amteacher/" target="_blank">Instagram</a></b> and <b>Snapchat (@the3amteacher)</b> as much as I could, but I found myself so immersed in great conversations that I mainly failed to share tips during the bulk of the event. Instead of trying to create bits and pieces of what I learned, I thought I would share some great takeaways I left with and include a few really helpful links that you all can check out below.<br />
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1. Adding a content specific description to your website or blog can help boost traffic to your site. It is also good to add descriptions to blog posts, specific pages and product pages to help search engines find you.<br />
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2. Descriptions should be no more than 2-3 sentences and should be content specific.<br />
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3. Meta Keywords can help your site show up more frequently in search engines, like Google, if you choose words that are content specific to your site.<br />
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4. You should use no more than 15 to 30 content specific keywords separated by commas, but do not use adjectives or excessive repeated word combinations. Using too many repetitive words can actually cause more harm than good and you could potentially get flagged or penalized for doing it. For instance, if you are a plumber and you list the word, plumbing over and over in every place you can add Meta Keywords, you will most likely get penalized and not show up (so I was told).<br />
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5. I learned that I have a LOT of work to do on my Weebly website product pages. I have optimized my own site using the settings, which helps the home page and main information, but I have not taken advantage of the advanced options for SEO on my individual page links or my product pages. This is something I added to my list that I will be working on in the weeks and months to come.<br />
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Even though the SEO tips were designed for the Weebly site, this new knowledge can be applied to any site or blog to help your sites get seen. It is not just the amount of traffic that's important, but targeting the RIGHT traffic to your site.<br />
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A little peek into the SEO session<br />
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Click the images below to link to the amazing SEO Weebly help site. They have some great tips and directions to help get you started.<br />
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SEO was one area that I have really been needing to learn more about, so I was really happy to gain some knowledge in that area. I hope the links above are helpful to you as well. Weebly has provided incredible support and a wealth of knowledge to their customers and I feel really honored to have been a part of their event.<br />
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Everyone who attended had a story and a dream and I found myself so intrigued and inspired by those around me.<br />
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At one point during the event, the coordinator Dana Walsh, came up to me and told me that there was someone who wanted to meet me and had some questions.<br />
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To my surprise, the young man was a HIGH SCHOOL student who had created his own education company based on the needs of his teachers and we sat down and talked for nearly an hour! This young man was incredibly brilliant and I just want to give him a little shout out. He created a company called, <b><a href="http://connectededu.org/" target="_blank">Connected EDU</a></b> and he built it as a way for educators to collaborate and share ideas (not resources) with one another. The concept is that new teachers can find a place to get help and support and seasoned teachers can be mentors to new teachers. The site is in it's beta form or testing phase, but this incredible young man has big ideas and I just know he is going to make such a huge impact. I feel so honored to have met him!! Below is his card (I cropped out his phone number, obviously), but feel free to check him out and follow him.. I have a feeling he is going to make some positive waves in the field of education through online collaboration and learning.<br />
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That pretty much wraps up the night with <b><a href="http://www.weebly.com/" target="_blank">Weebly</a></b>. If you are looking to create a website, I highly recommend that you, at least, take some time check out Weebly. They are an incredible company that continues to grow. www.weebly.com<br />
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I will leave you now with a fun little snapchat photo I took this morning.. I just LoVe this app!! The image below is probably the closest thing to a white winter I will have here in Arizona.. so I am embracing the "idea" of winter... while it is still in the high 80's here!!<br />
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Although I don't consider myself to be an expert of marketing or digital product branding, I do get asked this question quite a bit...</div>
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I really enjoy what I do and I thought I would share some of the tips and advice I have learned over the years. I often feel like I fall short when it comes to my own product brand and marketing, but I seem to excel when helping others.. go figure!!</div>
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I believe that there are three <b>KEY</b> ingredients to making sure your digital products really stand out...</div>
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<b>#1 LAYOUT & DESCRIPTION</b></div>
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Your layout is not the actual colors or clipart you've included in your design, but how you have placed those items in a product preview to draw people in. I always work in grids.. I like to see that elements are placed <b><u>evenly</u></b>, <b><u>proportionately,</u></b> and <b><u>balanced</u></b> on a page - no matter what type of page you are creating. </div>
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Now... I do have a Masters degree, but I did not earn my degree in art or design (maybe now I wish I had..lol). This is just my own "eye" and how I am able to creatively and objectively look at different designs elements. </div>
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Think of it this way... the layout of your design tells a story... what story is your layout telling? </div>
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Is your story random, messy and not well thought out? Or does your story show you took great care and time to think about how to use the space you had? Having white space is also not always a bad thing... especially in design. Just because there is space for more images, doesn't mean you need to fill it up with more.</div>
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Having too many elements in a layout will distract people from the visual story you are trying to convey. Keep the design and layout simple - I know you have all probably heard the saying, less is more.... but it's true... LESS is MORE.. in design. You want people seeing your product preview to know exactly what it is you have and to focus on the content. </div>
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Leanring how to design an effective layout takes time, practice and many do-overs to get it right.. haha.. Just take a look at some of my old previews.... OR DON'T!!! There is always more to learn and I take pride in knowing that I am a life long learner of as many things as possible.. LOL</div>
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<b>#2 FONTS HAVE FEELINGS TOO</b></div>
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Using clear and easy to read fonts on your product covers is VERY IMPORTANT!! If I can't read it, then I surely will not be buying what you are selling. Keep it simple, clean, and bold and people will be able to read the previews even when they are only 200 pixels wide on the web.</div>
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Every font has it's own "personality" and tone... Use fonts that reflect a "personality" that complements the purpose of the product. If you take a little peak at my <b><a href="http://www.3amteacher.com/portfolio.html" target="_blank">PORTFOLIO</a>, </b>notice how the fonts I chose for each design takes on its own personality that complements the overall design and nae of each blog. Those choices didn't happen by accident, people. I often spend more time choosing fonts than doing anything else in a <a href="http://www.3amteacher.com/portfolio.html" target="_blank">custom blog design</a>. I can literally spend hours searching for just the right font that complements each design. It is a process, but it's an important process. </div>
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Think of the fonts you choose as your online "body language".. what are your fonts relaying to those reading? I recently read a great article about <b><a href="http://www.itsnicethat.com/articles/why-fonts-matter-sarah-hyndman-260116" target="_blank">WHY FONTS MATTER </a></b>that talks about how fonts can relay our emotions and what we are feeling... just like colors (but I'm not getting into colors today.. that could be an entirely other post). It might be a good idea NOT to create a product cover while you're mad.. haha</div>
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I love design messages that help us learn... like the design of this T-Shirt from Amazon</div>
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If you thought the shirt was funny, there is an entire Facebook Community dedicated to spotting reasons as to "Why Fonts Matter". Check out this Facebook page, <b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Why-Fonts-Matter-1765375657023228/?fref=ts" target="_blank">WHY FONTS MATTER</a></b> and be prepared to laugh, but also be prepared to start thinking about your own font choices and what messages your font choices are conveying... it's really important!!</div>
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I am pretty sure the person who chose this font was not thinking that the style would make this company look like it says KKK boxing!!! Font styles can play tricks on our eyes and on the way we feel about a company or product... start thinking about your fonts.</div>
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Make sure if using more than one font, that those two fonts complement one another as well. test it out, print it or get some fresh opinions if you are unsure. There are so many of us Teacher or former teacher bloggers that would jump at the chance to help and share our knowledge and input with you. Don't end up sitting for hours by yourself feeling frustrated when you have a community of amazingly talented peeps to give you some tips. </div>
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<b>#3 EXCLUSIVE CLIP ART AND REAL PHOTOS</b></div>
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Do you want to really make your products stand out and get noticed?? Use real photos taken by YOU or create your own clip art that no one else has. There is nothing more appealing than a high quality image or unique clip art! In my <b><a href="http://www.3amteacher.com/store/p171/CLIP_ART_101%3A_FROM_START_TO_FINISH_8_WEEK_COURSE.html" target="_blank">Clip Art 101 Course</a></b>, I am teaching teachers and bloggers- just like you- to create their own images! Come join us - I would love to teach you what I know... </div>
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Just imagine if you could create a quality product and then illustrate the entire thing using your own unique art!! You would certainly have something unique. I get asked all of the time why I do not sell the art I use in my <b><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/HELLO-Planner-for-ANY-Year-Over-200-Custom-Pages-1397166" target="_blank">Hello Business Planner</a></b> or my <b><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Graduation-Memory-Book-Doodle-Coloring-Book-1815852" target="_blank">End of the Year Memory Coloring Book</a></b>. The reason I do not sell the art I used to create these two products is because I wanted to create a product that was completely unique each time. </div>
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I noticed the other day just how many product covers look exactly the same while scrolling through <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/The-3am-Teacher" target="_blank">TeachersPayTeacher (Actually, Teachers Pun Teachers right now... hilarious!)</a>, so why not stand out with your own clip art OR photos. </div>
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I like being different... I really do.. Try it... try it, Sam I am... (lol)</div>
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Staying consistent in your preview designs with branding will also benefit you in the long run. This is something I have a difficult time doing, because I like to change things up! It's hard to be consistent. Its NOT impossible, but it does take work to become recognizable and familiar. If you create a good brand identity or hire someone to do that for you, then you are on the right track already.</div>
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If you don't yet have a TpT shop and you are struggling to figure out how to begin, I always suggest starting out with a blog and begin connecting with people. Blogging was really my starting point and I had no idea how much it would positively impact my life. I have made incredible friendships, learned so much, and I have grown both as an artist and as a business owner through the relationships I made through blogging. </div>
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If you need a little help, you can always hire me to create a <a href="http://www.3amteacher.com/custom-blogger-package.html" target="_blank">custom blog</a> or <a href="http://www.3amteacher.com/custom-blogger-package.html" target="_blank">website design </a>-that's right... I also design <b><a href="http://www.weebly.com/link/U4xeok" target="_blank">Weebly websites</a></b>! You will have to email me for my website package pricing. Click <b><a href="http://www.3amteacher.com/custom-blogger-package.html" target="_blank">HERE</a></b> to hire me or email me at 3amteacher@gmail.com I am always ready to help create a unique design and get you started on your own blogging.business journey OR to help you get a fresh new look. Either way, I really do love what I do. </div>
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(I do not design Wordpress blogs - email me about my <b><a href="http://www.weebly.com/link/U4xeok" target="_blank">Weebly</a></b> package instead)</div>
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I certainly continue to grow and learn - and I am far from being an expert in design, but I do love sharing my knowledge - I hope this little bit was helpful.</div>
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Michelle Tsivgadellishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09327578199614794262noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3100178557585519905.post-30579273984783676842016-03-24T01:39:00.001-07:002016-03-24T01:49:52.287-07:00How to Cure Hiccups with a Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge!While working on uploading more module videos to <b><a href="http://www.3amteacher.com/clip-art-101.html" target="_blank">Clipart 101 </a></b>(and I may have had a glass of wine), I got a really bad case of the hiccups. I tried holding my breath, running around the house and even attempted to drink an entire bottle of water to rid myself of the hiccups.<br />
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It was a little past midnight and my hiccups were so bad that it was keeping my family awake.. even though I was quietly working in my office.<br />
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I decided I would seek out help on <b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/3amteacher" target="_blank">Facebook</a></b> for help.. and to my surprise, I had one friend awake.. who just happened to have a home remedy to getting rid of hiccups. She posted that all I needed to do was have a spoonful of peanut butter and my hiccups would be gone. I was a little hesitant, but thought I would give it a try. I then got a brilliant idea to take a video to see if the peanut butter REALLY worked as a home remedy to cure hiccups. What I discovered was quite surprising...<br />
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Because we will be having some family down the week after Thanksgiving due to a few unfortunate circumstances, I decided that I would still prepare a traditional meal for the kids and I. My son is coming down with something and my daughter will only be at the house for a couple of hours before she heads off to work, but I always look forward to a nice Thanksgiving meal every year. I don't think I could ever break that tradition... to be quite honest...I look forward to the day after left-overs..haha</div>
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I did not have time to prepare something special for all of you, however, I do want to let you all know how thankful I am for all of you! When I first started blogging back in 2010-11, I never could have dreamed that a few simple posts would be the beginning of such an amazing journey. Thank you so much for all of your support, encouragement and love along the way! I have some big announcements and surprises to announce in the coming weeks, but today...I just want to tell you how thankful I am to be able to run my own business and connect with the most amazing people.</div>
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Take advantage of a discount and sign up for Clip Art 101: From Start to Finish, set to launch on January 15th, 2016! I will be opening a special members only forum and Facebook page mid December to share sneak peeks into the process of putting together the videos and to share our work throughout the learning process. </div>
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The eCourse will literally cover everything from what programs to use to specific drawing and painting techniques to branding and marketing. I am really putting my heart and soul into creating this eCourse for you and I look forward to being a part of all of your journeys as well. </div>
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As an extra little treat, I have created a blank version of my Thanksgiving promo image {from above} for you to grab for free and use as you like! It is formatted to fit best in a blog post or large FB post (600 by 600 pixels). Choose to add your own text for promos or even thank you notes/quotes for friends and family. </div>
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You might also like to grab my gift from last year!! It's great to print and have family write down messages to frame!!</div>
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This past week, 12 INCREDIBLE artists from the TpT Clipart Tribe came together to create something absolutely amazing!! For the first time, we brought our skills and artistic styles together and each artist was allowed to add a unique piece to create our very own Franken{doodle}stein.<br />
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This project began with a simple discussion and turned into an amazing collaborative piece of art. I can't tell you how proud I am to be a part of this incredibly talented bunch! Starting with the head as our driving force, each artist was allowed to add a piece of their choosing. Because each of us had complete control over what we added to the image, we were all so excited to see what each artist would come up with next as the image evolved. Let's all take a moment to celebrate and thank the creativity and styles of the artists who spend countless hours creating high resolution graphics to help and inspire <b>you</b> to create amazing teaching resources and crafts. Below you might discover some new artists as well as a few familiar ones that helped to put this entire project together. </div>
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As you watch the transformation come alive, please take time to visit each of the artists' shops/blogs listed below. We all have put together a very special "treat" as a way to show how thankful we are for your continued support!! </div>
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Not only will all of our TpT shops be discounted this week, but we also have some special treats for you to download from our individual TpT shops and/or blog posts linked below. Each piece of our Frankendoodlestein has been formatted by Sarah Pecorino in POSTER size for you to download, print, and assemble to display in your homes or classrooms this week (See the end of the post for directions and pictures of how to assemble a poster-sized Frankendoodlestein!!!</div>
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Now without further Adieu..... I present to you, our <u><b>Frankendoodlestein</b></u>!!<br />
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Click the image below to download the head and then hop on over to Sarah's blog to grab the next piece!!<br />
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This entire project came about through some fun discussion between several of us artists in the TpT Clipart Tribe group. I had this fantastic idea to do a collaborative Frankenstein and 11 other artists seemed to really like the idea, so we made it happen. That's what happens when people collaborate and support one another and I could not be more blessed to have so many creative friends to turn to for support and laugh with. We truly had so much fun with this project!!<br />
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I started out with a quick sketch in Photoshop, added my illustrative flair and then sent my piece off to the next amazing artist and watch what she would add. Here is my before sketch next to my finished art. I was originally going to go with a frown to make him grumpy, but later decided he needed to be a happy Franken-Doodle. The reason I did his head so large at the top was to leave room for text and create something special you all can use in your classrooms or at home with your kids to create some fun and spooky stories.<br />
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If you are interested in learning how to create your own clip art images, this is the last week to sign up for my <span style="font-size: large;"><b><u><a href="http://www.3amteacher.com/store/p171/CLIP_ART_101%3A_FROM_START_TO_FINISH_8_WEEK_COURSE.html" target="_blank">self-paced video e-course - Clip Art 101: From Start to Finish at $75 off!!!</a></u></b></span> Sign up before October 31st to get the discount and and join me this January as I take you on a journey to learn how to transform your sketches into unique digital art!! Click the link above to find out more about my video course!! Scroll down to the end of this post to grab an extra fun freebie for you to enjoy! I hope you all have a happy and safe week!<br />
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Here is a completed Poster-Sized Franken-Doodle-Stein all printed, cut and put together. I have to say that I would not recommend having small children cut this out as this was quite tedious, but it makes for a great window or door decor for your home or classroom. The finished size is 19 inches by about 19 inches. Not too big and not too small...</div>
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As an added bonus gift, my newest hand-painted digital papers will be FREE all week long!! Get them while they're free and please remember to leave feedback...<br />
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I am so excited to announce that my new eCourse will be launching this January!! If you know how to doodle and have wanted to learn how to turn your own drawings into digital clip art you can use or sell, then this course is definitely for you! </div>
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This course is separated into 8 main modules or weeks of content, each with 5 to 6 individual lessons. Each Module (or week) includes printable lessons, videos, resources, exercises, and weekly challenges to show off your work and talk about what you learned. I will have a private Facebook group and online forum for those taking this course in order to ask questions, share work, and connect with other members.<br />
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You will learn new techniques through each module and continue to grow as an artist! I would love to get 1000 people signed up and ready to get started before October. I am looking forward to starting the group forum and private Facebook Group early for those who sign up before October. Early birds will get an exclusive look into the process of putting these videos together and will get sneak peeks into much of the content before it goes live in January. See the images below for sample modules and lessons that will be included.<br />
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<b>Module 1: Getting Started</b><br />
Learn the very basics of what you need in order to create high quality digital clip art. I will give you an in-depth look into the tablets and graphic display monitors that I use and why I chose to use them. We will also look at alternatives that are comparable for those on a tight budget. You will learn the Photoshop interface and how to customize it for creating clip art. </div>
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Learn everything you need to know to begin selling your clip art images online. From how to create a preview and how many images to include to pricing and terms of use. If you do not plan on selling your clip art online, these two modules will still be a great bit of knowledge you can use. </div>
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<span style="text-align: justify;">With each and every design, the client drives the inspiration and direction of the design. Each person I have had the honor of working with brings their own unique vision to the mix - and that is what makes creating these designs so much fun! Each design turns out completely unique and I love getting the opportunity to work with so many amazingly creative ladies and gents!! </span><br />
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<span style="text-align: justify;">First Up.... <b><a href="http://getyourteachon.com/" target="_blank">Get Your Teach On</a></b></span><br />
<span style="text-align: justify;">I actually get a chance to work with Deanna quite a bit and I just love when she has a project for me to do. This website had to be finished and up and running in a couple of days and I was up for the challenge, of course. Keep in mind that they had all of the colors and design ideas already prepared when she contacted me. I had the honor of meeting Hop King in person this past July in Vegas.. and what an AMAZING person she is!! I have really enjoyed getting to know these ladies. Make sure to check out their website and sign up for their conference in Orlando. I believe the space is limited and there IS a discount if you register early.... Who wouldn't want to get a chance to meet these two power-houses in person!! Click on the image below to check out the site. </span><br />
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Next up.... Is Jen Martel from Miss Martel's Special Class! Click on each of the blog buttons below to check out the blogs below. Jen had a very cute vision for her <a href="http://www.3amteacher.com/custom-blogger-package.html" target="_blank">design</a> and I loved getting to do something nautical!! I grew up by the beach and I really miss the ocean. While working on this design, I couldn't help but imagine being at the beach everyday... maybe that is why I took a little longer than I should have finishing it.. haha... Actually, life - family and Vegas got a little jumbled and put a strain on my productivty - but I managed and my clients were the best!! </div>
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I can't say enough good things about Michelle from Fabulous in First. Her <a href="http://www.3amteacher.com/custom-blogger-package.html" target="_blank">design</a> makes me feel calm and welcome and I just LOVE how it turned out. She was so patient and kind during the process and her vision really ended up translating into such a beautiful <a href="http://www.3amteacher.com/custom-blogger-package.html" target="_blank">custom blog design</a>.<br />
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And last, but certainly not least.... is Lindsay Jervis' blog, the Kodaly Inspired Classroom. Before doing this <a href="http://www.3amteacher.com/custom-blogger-package.html" target="_blank">design</a>, I had NO IDEA what Kodaly even meant. It was not a word that had entered my vocabulary and I had to Google it before I set up her phone conference. I don;t think I ever even admitted that to her..haha. I got a chance to give Lindsay a HUGE hug in Vegas this past July... I wish I would have snapped photos of every person I have worked with over the years while I was there!! Next year... I plan to make a board in my office that I can be proud of. Everything I do is digital, so I often forget how much I have accomplished over the years. I do get many emails from clients who tell me that their designs increased their traffic, motivated them to consistently blog, and made them feel unique, but I rarely get a chance to meet everyone in person and put a face to the names. </div>
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Even though the background on this design took quite a while to paint, I just love how it turned out. I had a hard time with creating just the right type of silhouette for this design, so we actually turned to another designer for those - and I think it turned out just lovely!!</div>
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The Kodály Method, also referred to as the Kodály Concept, is an approach to <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Music_education">music education</a> developed in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hungary">Hungary</a> during the mid-twentieth century by <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zolt%C3%A1n_Kod%C3%A1ly">Zoltán Kodály</a>. His philosophy of education served as inspiration for the method, which was then developed over a number of years by his associates. </div>
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I hope you have enjoyed looking at these new designs as much as I enjoyed creating them... you can check out all of my work from my online portfolio on my website by clicking <b><a href="http://www.3amteacher.com/portfolio.html" target="_blank">HERE</a></b>. It has been a while since I updated my portfolio, but I plan to do that some time today. </div>
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As a gal with nearly a million design files to keep track of, it is vital that I do whatever possible to save hard drive space. I keep all of my files on external hard drives and backed up on my OneDrive account, but I hate the thought of so many unused files taking up tons of space. Many of my design files can reach beyond over 100MB, so finding little tricks to save space can be exciting.</div>
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While working on a file, and completely by coincidence, I discovered a way to reduce the size of my psd files without doing anything, but adding a layer within the file!! I had no idea I could do this, so I figured some of you might also benefit from this little gem of a tip I discovered.</div>
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One of the most amazing things about living in Arizona (at least for me) is the variety of clouds that appear on any given day. In one day, and often within just a few hours, I can spot about 4-8 different types of clouds. Sometimes, I can look to my right and see a growing mass of cumulus clouds and to my left see various stratus cloud types. With the monsoons rolling in every night, the sky has become absolutely mesmerizing. If I didn't have so much work to do, I could spend hours watching the sky. </div>
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Even though I try my hardest to capture some of the amazing types of clouds, I don't think any of my images actually do the sky any justice. However, watching the clouds grow, move, and break can be just as mesmerizing as watching the ocean - except without the sound of the waves. </div>
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<i>actually, my so-called "hike" was really just a road trip up the hill behind our housing development so that I could take some pictures of the growing masses of clouds. We had to hike a little ways up a steep hill to get the image below, but it technically was not a real hike...per say.. </i></div>
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I noticed a cloud building in the sky that I knew I just had to take a photo of. I had never seen anything like it before and I thought I would share the image (below) to see if there is special name for the ring that formed on the top of the cumulus cloud formation. The top image is the cloud in black and white and the bottom image is the original. I thought this cloud looked far more striking in black and white. The ring at the top wrapped around the entire top of the cloud and it remained there while the cloud continued to grow and widen. It was absolutely stunning to watch. </div>
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I would love a little help from any of you cloud experts out there to determine if there is a special name for this type of cloud. Your comment and help would be greatly appreciated! I hope you all have a nice (short) work week!!<br />
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<br />Michelle Tsivgadellishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09327578199614794262noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3100178557585519905.post-25228977046368151812015-07-29T16:16:00.001-07:002015-07-29T16:16:58.146-07:00Winner!!Congratulations to Sarah Koves!! You won a $50.00 credit to any one of my online shops!!<br />
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Thank you so much for everyone who participated and offering some very helpful tips! I hope you all have a great last week or few weeks of summer vacation!!<br />
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<br />Michelle Tsivgadellishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09327578199614794262noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3100178557585519905.post-12017049088578446262015-07-28T07:57:00.000-07:002015-07-29T16:18:07.275-07:00Upper Elementary Back to School Facebook Giveaway Train Today!!!All aboard the <a href="http://www.upperelementarysnapshots.com/" target="_blank">Upper Elementary Snapshots</a> Back to School Giveaway Train!!! Make sure to visit the following Facebook pages for a chance to win something from each shop! Follow the directions on each page to enter and blow a kiss in the air for good luck.. haha<br />
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<span style="text-align: justify;">As a former teacher, I know just how many useful things can end up getting tossed away and how many un-useful things can pile up and begin to accumulate or even take over limited storage areas. </span></div>
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<span style="text-align: justify;">While teaching Kindergarten (several years ago), I was on a really tight budget and was forced to purchase most of my classroom materials myself. I depended largely on donations those first couple of years and I quickly became very creative about using items that would normally get tossed away in the garbage.</span></div>
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<span style="text-align: justify;">At the beginning of the year, designate large zip-lock bags and label them to keep them organized throughout the year. Label the bags:</span></div>
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<span style="text-align: justify;">1. Marker Caps</span></div>
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<span style="text-align: justify;">2. Marker Cartridges(the dried up end of the marker). </span></div>
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<span style="text-align: justify;">****Note:Do not allow students to remove the ink from the marker cartridge. Instead, just have students drop the marker caps in one back and the cartridge in another.</span></div>
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<span style="text-align: justify;">Store the bags somewhere handy and easy to access. Allow students to drop old marker caps from dried-up markers into the bag throughout the year instead of tossing them into the garbage. A great place to store the bags might be on a wall right above the trash bin in your classroom, so students can easily do this on their own. </span></div>
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<span style="text-align: justify;">Here are 5 quick tips to help save you money and turn those old things into budget-saving classroom supplies.</span></div>
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<b><u>5 THINGS TO DO WITH OLD MARKERS</u></b></div>
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<b>1. DIY CLASSROOM MANIPULATIVES</b> </div>
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Use marker caps for counting, measuring, making patterns, or for art projects. These little things come in a variety of colors and sizes, and they are fun to use throughout the year. Markers typically dry up fast and need to be replaced several times a year. In just a few months, you should have a nice collection of caps to use. </div>
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<b>2. DIY ALCOHOL INK/WATERCOLORS</b></div>
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Alcohol ink is a special in used to dye materials that are difficult to paint, like metal and glass. Fill canning jars (or empty pickle or other reusable jars) about 3/4 full with rubbing alcohol to create alcohol ink or water to create watercolors for students to use. <i>Students should not be permitted to use alcohol ink and I would recommend storing that ink somewhere out of site and reach of students. </i></div>
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Remove the ink reservoirs from the marker cartridges and place 3-4 of the same color in each jar. The number of ink reservoirs in a jar will depend on the size of the jar and/or the tone of the color you want to create. Allow the ink to sit in the jars over night before removing the ink reservoirs. Store the jars at room temperature and use them to dye classroom staples, plastic caps, or other things you might want to add a splash of color to before using them in your classroom. </div>
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<b>3. RECYCLE AND SEND THEM TO THE PEN GUY</b></div>
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<b><a href="http://www.penguyart.com/" target="_blank">The Pen Guy</a> </b>takes and uses old pans, markers and other supplies to create amazing works of art. It might be very fun for you to have your entire class sign up to be the Pen Guy's pen pals for the year. Contact him and get students writing, engaging and donating their unused markers throughout the year to see what the Pen Guy creates. This might be a great way to motivate your more creative students and get them excited about writing. </div>
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<b>4. DIY ART FOR CLASSROOM FUNDRAISERS</b></div>
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Allow students to create a collaborative work of art that can be auctioned to raise money for classroom equipment or to help support an important cause to donate to. Teaching students to help others is an important part of character building and community outreach. Using recycled materials to create a well thought out and planned work of art can raise quite a bit of money for a special cause and prove to be a rewarding experience for students. </div>
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<b>5. DIY CLASSROOM HELPERS</b></div>
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Glue marker caps onto an <b><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/165788830006961889/" target="_blank">cheap clock</a></b> to have space to add time clues to help students learn to tell time. You can also glue marker caps to cheap wooden dowels that can be purchased from any craft store to create fun pointers.</div>
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What can I possibly say about my time in Vegas that hasn't already been said by everyone else? I am not even sure there are words to describe how amazing the trip was, but I will do my best to give you all a little peek into my crazy beautiful experience in Vegas...<br />
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Because I live in Arizona, I hitched a ride with two of my Arizona blogger buddies. Teresa Wilson from <b><a href="http://www.confessionsofateachingjunkie.com/" target="_blank">Confessions of a Teaching Junkie</a></b><span style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">and Callie from <b><a href="http://teach-a-roo.com/" target="_blank">Teach-A-Roo</a>. </b>These two ladies were a blast to hang out with and saved me from getting lost quite a few times. The photo below was taken the first night we arrived at dinner.</span><br />
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The drive up to Vegas seemed to go by really fast, but we did take a quick pit stop at a very interesting gas station along the way. Here is the picture I took of the welcome sign that brought us in... seriously, I can't make this stuff up!!<br />
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I can't say that filling the car up with Uranus Gas opened a window to the universe, but Teresa did manage to get hitched in Vegas..even before we arrived at the Plazza. Awe...aren't they cute??<br />
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While we were taking photos in various wooden cut-outs, Teresa happened to spot a large army truck behind a fence and decided that I should hike all around in my heels...on rocks... to jump on the truck so she could get a photo....I did... and I haven't seen the photo yet.. haha I think I will probably be thankful she didn;t post it once I do see it.<br />
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As soon as we all jumped (I climbed) back into the car, I took off my heels and realized that my freshly painted nails were completely melted off!!! Just in time for Vegas... I tried to hide my feet the remainder of the time I was there because I did not bring any nail polish for touch-ups and I did not have time to get a pedicure while I was there. I probably should not have hiked to the army truck to get a picture in the heat!! haha<br />
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As soon as we got to The Venetian, the realization that I was staying there by myself quickly began to sink in. I felt like a lost puppy at first. Teresa and Callie got a room together at the Palazzo, which was on the opposite end of the Venetian. As I was checking in my luggage at the entrance, I noticed a little person just like me with wavy hair and immediately shouted out, "Rachel!!" Now... we talk online A LOT and I thought for sure she would recognize who I was, but she had to check my name badge... haha... and then she responded with... "OH MY GOD!! The 3AM Teacher... Michelle!! I thought you'd be taller!!" Apparently, she was not the only one who thought I would be much taller in person...bwahaha!! I often wish I was taller in person as well!! After seeing Rachel Lynette, I didn't feel so lost and was glad to see a familiar face as we all walked in. She is such a sweetheart and I could not be happier that she was the first person I ran into as I arrived.<br />
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I had thought we would be able to walk up to our rooms together and all of the presenters would be on the same floor.... well, I was wrong...again. Rachel gave me a tip to get a complementary upgrade on my room, but I don't think I asked the right way because she got bumped up to a private tower section and I got the 28th floor...by myself!!!<br />
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Let me just say that I have NEVER stayed at the Venetian and I was in awe the entire time. From the customer service to the artwork - everything was magnificent and fun to look at! However, it is such a ginormous place that I spent most of my time getting lost and trying NOT to get lost. Immediately after parting ways with Rachel Lynette, I got turned around and had to walk quite a ways to get back to the elevators to my floor. I did have the map that they gave me, but it was NOT helpful at all!! I learned very quickly to just find someone and ask... and then keep asking along my route as to not get lost along the way..haha. Even though I was a presenter, I had no clue what my room number was going to be until I actually arrived and checked in.<br />
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After about 20 minutes of hiking through the Venetian, I finally found my elevators and got to my room. I <i>may or may not</i> have fallen to the ground and kissed the floor once I finally opened the door to my room. <br />
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I was quite impressed with the room itself, but it was a little too quiet and lonely in there all by myself. I called down to the front desk to have them bring up my luggage and spent the time I waited admiring my room and <i>trying</i> to enjoy the view....<br />
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When I say "trying" I mean that I could not figure out how to open the white curtain covering the window...SO... to take the first photos of my view for my kids, I actually crawled in under it and pretended like I knew what I was doing. Later, when the helpful luggage guy arrived with my bags, I asked him how to open the curtains and he showed me the remote...laughing while he did... hahaha.. REAL FUNNY. He was actually amazingly sweet and helpful! Plus also... I tipped him really well just to make sure he didn't go downstairs and make fun of the guest who didn't know the curtains were controlled by a remote control. Who knew??<br />
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I absolutely LOVED my view of the pool and desperately wanted to immediately strip down into my swimsuit and head on over to the pool, except I had no idea where it was or how to get there and I was too afraid to get lost again... so, for the first couple of hours in Vegas... I snooped through my own room and unpacked my stuff.. BOR-RING!! I know....<br />
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Thursday and Friday went by like a flash and I can't even remember everyone I got a chance to chat with, but I have so many amazingly happy memories!!! I had the honor of leading three sessions my first year in Vegas:<br />
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<b><u>1. Networking Session with Nikki from Melonheadz (YESSSS!!)</u></b><br />
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I actually got to spend a lot of time with Nikki and she is even more fun in person than online!! I just love her.<br />
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The networking session took place first thing in the morning on Thursday - the very first day of the conferences and I got lost on the way to the room. When I found the elevator, I scrambled to put myself together, bent over to fix my shoe, and when I got back up I accidentally flashed the elevator guy who worked there!! Obviously, I wore the dress that had NO security straps.. OOPSIES!! When I finally got to the designated Networking room for our group, I noticed that everyone had no clue who I was. I looked down and realized that I LOST my name badge somewhere along my journey to the conference rooms, probably in the elevator!! I think the employee must have saved it as a token, because I never did find it and it was never turned back in. I had to get a replacement, but I was okay..haha<br />
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One thing I have learned is that I need to post more pictures of myself before next year...although, I really did enjoy seeing people's reaction when I told them my name!! I don't think I will ever get used to being "famous", but I will certainly enjoy my little 10 seconds of fame while I can!! That was a humbling and fun experience!<br />
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This networking block was my absolute favorite because I got to talk with so many people.. and they all came to us (Nikki and I)!! haha... I got a chance to really answer important questions and I felt like I got a chance to share some quality time with so many bloggers and TpT Sellers! I had an amazing time networking! I hope we get to do that again next year!! Nikki and I had so much fun chatting that neither one of us was writing any of the key info on the charts like we were supposed to... OOPSIES....again!! haha<br />
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On the second day of the conference, I did find Nikki (from Melonheadz) hiding by the women's bathroom on the conference floor, and she was sketching in order to try to wind down from all of the chaos. I just love her and wish I could have sat down and sketched with her!! NEXT TIME NIKKI!!<br />
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The reason I loved the networking block was because I felt that I really got a chance to share some valuable knowledge with a lot of people. I learned a great deal about what all of you want, think and question about topics related to design and clip art. This definitely helped me, and after I was settled in my room for bed on Thursday, I jotted down some key points that I can use as valuable topics for later posts right here on my blog...here are a few I am looking forward to working on...<br />
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<b>1. What do you use to create clip art?</b><br />
<b>2. What platform should I use to blog with and why?</b><br />
<b>3. How much money could I make creating clip art?</b><br />
<b>4. I created something popular on Teachers Pay Teachers that is not really related to what I teach and now I feel like I need to start creating more products related to what I teach. Should I keep creating the thing that is popular or should I focus on what I can use more in my classroom?</b><br />
<b>4. How long does it take to create a clip art set? </b><br />
<b>5. How do you keep everything (all of your files) organized?</b><br />
<b>6. How to you keep client info organized?</b><br />
<b>7. What programs do you use to create clip art?</b><br />
<b>8. Can I use an ipad or my phone to create clip art to sell?</b><br />
<b>9. How do you deal with custom work and keep up with your shop?</b><br />
<b>10. How did you learn how to create clip art and what made you start selling it?</b><br />
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Check in periodically, because my key takeaways will soon become a new blog post series and newsletter tip series in August. I had so much fun getting a chance to talk with all of you and if you were one of those people...reading this post now, then please let me know what session you attended and put your email, name and blog link in a comment below. I look forward to connecting with all of you! Just an FYI...I disabled comment links on my blog due to an increase in spam last year, but I will still be able to copy and paste the URL links. Please post the entire link to your blog and do not create hyperlinks in the comments below because they will not work. I chose to add some code to my blog that would disable hyperlinks in comments instead of adding that annoying captcha for all of you. I can't stand those! In fact, if you have them enabled on your blog, I am far less likely to comment.... just sayin'. That was a free tip for you!! haha<br />
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<b><u>#2 From Sketch to Digital Masterpiece</u></b><br />
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I did my live session on Thursday and Friday and only ran into a few technical issues that I was able to tackle without too much of a fuss. On Thursday, the time for the sound check was listed incorrectly and the TpT Welcome message (which was AMAZING) went a little over time, so I was scrambling to my room to try and set up my computer as fast as I could. I truly feel so honored that so many people trusted my expertise and signed up for my session and I hope they all learned something from it! I wish I would have created a sign in page to pass around to collect emails and names of everyone who attended my sessions so I could send everyone a little thank you email and a gift, but I was so focused on making a good impression and getting everything ready that I neglected to plan for the little things. I also did not take ANY photos during the sessions!! I am such a goofball!! I was able to get a couple of pictures from Jillian (TpT) today, but I can't say that they are the best photos of me.. haha... Next time, I think I will have to remember to tip the professional photographer hired by TpT and make sure he gets my best angle and takes more than two photos. I must not have been that interesting... haha<br />
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The second day of my Sketch session, I was able to make it to the 6:30am sound check (yes... that is the correct time.. thank you TPT!!) and I got to spend a great deal of time getting to know Jared Cohen and Karen Liu from the TpT Team. I think I might have a geek crush on Jared.. he is brilliant!!<br />
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Right away I noticed that the room was set up differently and I no longer had the stage with a table, but now had a podium that was taller than I was and a tiny space to set up all of my equipment.... I must say that I was proud of myself because I handled that like a champ and grabbed a bouncy chair to stand on so everyone could see who was leading the session.. It was fun to be tall for a couple of hours!! I could get used to that!<br />
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Here is the one of the two pictures I have from my session. You can't see it, but I am standing on a chair... and I am still that short.<br />
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Why is there a larger chair behind me you ask? Well, that is the OTHER chair one of the staff found for me that was even taller, but I was too scared to stand on that one.<br />
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I do realize that I wore white cover-ups with ALL of my outfits in Vegas, which was only to hide the arm flab.... I was not wearing the same thing everyday.. promise..haha<br />
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All of the files from my session are available on my website, but only to those who attended. I will not be giving out the password to that page. I will, however, format all of the session files and add a few videos and make this workshop available to purchase from my online shops in just a couple of weeks... get ready everyone!!<br />
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Because my session was more of a live workshop and filled with content, I wasn't sure if anyone truly learned anything or whether or not it was helpful. Many people came up to me afterwards to tell me they got a lot from the workshop, which I really appreciated. In fact, after each of my sketch sessions I had a line of bloggers waiting to chat with me, snap a photo, or ask me a question! I felt like a little celebrity and I wish TpT had planned for more time between sessions to give us more of a chance to connect once they were finished. We were all quickly kicked out of the room and pushed to chat in the halls and I was trying to chat with people as I was forced to pack my bags...so to speak.. haha<br />
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If you attended my session, please add your name, email, and blog link in a comment below so that I can connect with you and get your thoughts. You know... because I DID NOT plan ahead and create a sign in sheet!! I continue to hit my forehead for not doing that!! I would love to read/hear your thoughts about what helped, what didn't help and how I could have improved it for you. On Friday's session, I was not able to use PowerPoint because the hookups in that room were a little different and my Cintiq Companion would drop out of display mode if I switched back and forth, so people who attended that one didn't get a chance to see my pictures during the introduction or any of the ones I had planned in the PowerPoint because I had to keep the screen on my Photoshop exercise file the entire time. Technical problems were a bit frustrating that second day, but I still had a lot of fun!! What is most important to me is that those who attended feel like they gained knowledge and were able to use the free resources I provided. I would really like to get invited back to lead a session or multiple sessions again next year because I really enjoyed doing that. I believe this is my calling... to combine my love of art with my love of teaching and do live workshops all over the country!!<br />
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<b><u>#3 Thursday: Design Panel Back to back blocks (no potty break...BOO)</u></b><br />
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First, I have to say the being a part of the design panel felt like such an honor. I knew Nikki and Kimberly very well, but I did not know Blair or Julie as well and it was nice to get a chance to meet them and share our knowledge. We all got a chance to work on key topics individually and then bring those takeaways altogether during the panel. I actually had created a PowerPoint for my key takeaways, but due to time constraints, I was not able to use it. I did post it in my shop if you would like to download it and review what was included in my takeaways...<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/TpT-Vegas-2015-Design-Panel-Notes-1968181" target="_blank">BONUS!! Click HERE to Download My Key Takeaways from the Design Panel Session!</a></span></b><br />
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I was literally so nervous, however, I was more focused on my need to run to the bathroom the second round of the design panel session... The first day, I lead sessions pretty much all day, so I had very little time for a break. After the Networking session, I got a chance to have lunch with Nikki from Melonheadz, Teresa from Confessions of a Teaching Junkie, and Terri Izatt from Kinder Kapers!! What a fun bunch we were! We rushed to the conference rooms after a quick lunch and then I did not get another break until after the Design Panel Session and after chatting.. so around 6pm-sh.... I was a little wiggly by then... haha</div>
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The Design Panel Sessions were amazing and I had a lot of fun getting a more formal opportunity (compared to the networking session) to share my knowledge and answer questions. What a BLAST!!! I seriously want to do this sort of thing for a living... I need to get out more!<br />
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One answer given had my eyeballs a little crazy, so I wanted to make sure to share some important info about the following question addressed during the panel.<br />
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<b>HOW DO YOU LEARN THE PROGRAMS YOU USE? </b><br />
Please do <b>NOT</b>.. and I will repeat myself again... <b>DO NOT</b> just <u>Google</u> how to use a program. That is, by far, the most ineffective way to properly learn to use any program.. whether it be Microsoft PowerPoint or Adobe Photoshop. Here are my thoughts and suggestions on that might be of help.<br />
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1. If you must conduct a Google search or "Google it", then PLEASE make sure the content you find is relevant and CURRENT. Programs change and update about every quarter.. that is about 4 times a year little things are added... you do NOT want to conduct a Google search on how to use a particular program because an old or irrelevant tutorial or video could cause you more frustration and make it more difficult for you to actually learn anything. Make sure that if you are doing a search, you conduct an advanced Google search and search by year as well as to use your operating system. PC directions often differ from Mac directions and if you swap them, you might find yourself wanting to take a hammer to your computer... even though it's not your computer's fault the content you found was not relevant.<br />
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2. Want to learn? Go directly to the manufacturer's website! For example, Adobe offers video tutorials and free tips from their experts. Who better to learn from than the people who created and tested these programs themselves? Many of the videos and tips are targeted for beginners, but if you are just learning a program... this will be helpful to you.<br />
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3. What programs you choose to use will greatly depend on what you need to create. Adobe Photoshop is designed for photo editing and the new design and updates makes it the perfect program for artists to get a natural style drawing and painting technique in digital art. Microsoft Word is designed for text and research papers.. it would not be ideal for creating digital products or clip art. Do your research and learn the programs before you begin creating something to sell. Remember, selling a digital product makes you a business person and you must prepare yourself before opening up shop and selling products.<br />
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4. Any new program you begin to learn will be a process and it will take time and commitment. Enjoy the journey of becoming an expert. Make sure to keep your programs up to date with the latest updates and upgrades. This will always give you an edge over other sellers and it will help you stay relevant and current yourselves. ---Very important if you plan on running an online business. <br />
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<u>Final thoughts...</u><br />
Never just blindly Google something important and ALWAYS continue learning new programs. Don't get stuck in a rut using outdated programs because you know them and are used to them... the new ones will save you time and make it easier for you to do so much more with your products! NEVER say NEVER [<i>unless you are told to learn something new by Googling it</i>] and NEVER stop learning and growing! That is my expert advice to all of you!! AND... it was free... you're welcome! </div>
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Thursday and Friday seemed to whiz by! I screamed with excitement, <i>got lost</i>, laughed, <i>got lost</i>, cried, <i>got lost</i>, was inspired, <i>got lost</i>, inspired others, <i>got lost</i>, hugged, <i>got lost</i>, ate great food, <i>got lost</i>, met so many new bloggers and sellers, and finally... got lost!! I really hope I get invited to lead next year because this entire experience changed me forever and for the better!! The Vegas experience was crazy beautiful!! I arrived on Tuesday and left on Saturday and wished I could have stayed longer... I seriously did not want to leave!!!<br />
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Below is the Presenter Photo taken at the end of the day on Thursday (after the sessions).. remember.. I had to go pee really badly, but I didn't want to miss anything!! I got to stand right next to Amy...almost smack in the middle... Where's The 3am Teacher? haha I could have never dreamed that I would be presenting with so many women and men I admire when I first began my TpT Journey, but I am so glad I did!! You can too!! Just click the image below to begin your very own TpT journey... the first step is <b><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Signup/referral:The3AMTeacher" target="_blank">opening a shop</a></b>. I hope to hear all about your journey and watch where it takes you in the future!!<br />
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I just have to say that the Keynote was so inspiring!! <b><a href="http://www.minds-in-bloom.com/" target="_blank">Rachel Lynette</a></b> had me in tears. I have known her for a while and I always knew she was amazing, but never knew her background story!! INCREDIBLE!! There was never a dull moment during the trip... unless I was sitting in my room at night.. by myself... wishing a crowd of TpT'ers would crash my room and stay up all night chatting in jammies.. I am putting that on a planned sign up for next year!!<br />
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Funny story: Well, <b><a href="http://www.minds-in-bloom.com/" target="_blank">Rachel Lynette</a></b> always has the best advice and one thing she did tell me before we parted ways to our rooms was to NOT touch anything in the fridge because the items are on top of a sensor and if I move anything, I will be charged for it. Luckily, I had an upgraded room and my fridge did have a little shelf that I could place my Diet Red Bulls on to keep them cold. I have one in the morning.. don't judge me.. it's my coffee because I don't like coffee. Then, anyone I talked to about my room also warned me about the fridge and high prices.<br />
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Well.... leave it to me to NOT grab a few waters from Teresa before heading to The Venetian side. I didn't want to follow them back to the Palazzo side because I was tired of getting lost that first day and I really wanted to take off my shoes.. haha I thought I had a water bottle in my room, but when I got there, none was to be found. The more I thought about NOT having a water, the more thirsty I became. My throat began to feel scratchy and the "no touch" waters were beginning to shimmer with light. I opened the fridge and wondered if I should or should not pay $6 for 12.5 ounces of water and the more I thought about it, the more I justified the cost! I'm thirsty - that's all that really mattered... Sure, I could drink a diet red bull, but that is not water and I want water! I COULD walk down the hall to the ice machine and wait for the ice to melt in the bucket and then drink that... but I was thirsty NOW!!<br />
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I slowly and VERY carefully opened the door to the fridge.. as though the sensor would go off with even the slightest touch... read the warning label...ignored the warning label about charges... and opened the door... remember, I was VERY thirsty. I might as well have been in the Sahara desert and the fridge a small spring I had just discovered...<br />
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I looked at the Fiji water...sort of cold, but oh-so tempting and REMOVED it gently from the shelf. I felt a sense of doing something very naughty as I took that water from the "no-no" fridge of high priced doom. There was no light or laser or noise... nothing that would indicate I was being secretly charged $6 as I had expected. It was as if it never happened and I liked it!! </div>
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I set the water on the fancy dresser thingy and snapped a photo... as I was going to remember this moment forever. After the photo, I opened that bottle and I drank that water til there was nothing left I tell you!! Not even a drop!! That was the BEST 6-dollar water I have ever had in my entire life!! So... I took another one to put beside my bed and drink later... YES, I spent $12 on 2 bottled waters - but <b><i>what happens in Vegas</i></b>.... you know the saying.<br />
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When I checked out, the guy looked at me funny as he was printing my reciept, as if I had done something really bad. His demeanor got very serious-like and he said (in his grown-up manly voice),<br />
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"Now... there were some things charged to your room..." then his eyes looked at me while his head was still looking down at his computer screen. What makes this even worse was that I am only 5 ft tall and the counter top for checking out is about the same height, so I had to stand on my tippy toes, looking high up (because for some reason it seemed he had a stage back there and was extra tall on his side). My eyes got wide and I finished his question with a wave of my hand and said, YES... I drank those two waters, sir... and they were D-E-L-I-C-I-O-U-S!! I will gladly pay the $12 I owe for those.<br />
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I assume that by the way he approached the "situation", that most people act surprised and try to get their waters for free!! I owned up to my shenanigans and proudly showed him the second Fiji water bottle I placed in my purse...because I had left-over holy water from Vegas and I was keeping it!!<br />
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I snapped this selfie for my kids after the first day I arrived and I had been lost, sweaty and hiking through the hotel. The first thing I did was take off the cover-up that was hiding my arm flab and tried to stay away from the high-powered magnifying "beauty" mirror... because nothing looks beautiful that close up!! GAH!! I could've spent hours or even days plucking small hairs I never knew existed.<br />
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H-E-L-L-O Handsome Paul!! What an incredible guy and so much more quiet in person than I had imagined him to be... and yes.. that is the dress that gave the elevator guy a peep show... the entire rest of that day I was checking so much that people probably thought I loved my boobs a little too much. I did get a chance to sit and goof off a little with Paul and Deanna jump before some of the sessions were out the last day. It was the best quiet moment ever and I wish I would have taken a photo!! I just don;t think of taking photos when I am excited about seeing the people I talk to and love in person!! <b><a href="http://mrsjumpsclass.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Deanna</a></b> will have to wait until next year to get a photo with me...hahaha Deanna, if you are reading this, please give your mom a GIANT hug and kiss for watching out for me and reading my Facebook feed the first day I arrived! You and your mom made me feel very loved by making sure I wasn't completely alone!! I feel like a total loser for not getting a photo of us to cherish... next time! How did that not happen!!??</div>
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Our handsome Gondola Guy!!! If you go the The Venetian, take an opportunity ride the Gondola... that was so much fun!<br />
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Breakfast on Wednesday with some of the funniest women I now know in person!! What a blast! I have no idea why my arm looks like a raptor arm. I promise, my arms are a normal length. I was trying to get my head in the shot while, at the same time, trying not to overwhelm <b><a href="http://www.confessionsofateachingjunkie.com/" target="_blank">Teresa's</a></b> head with my hair... </div>
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There are no words to describe how yummy this dish was from the Yardbird Restaurant. This was the Iceberg Salad and I LOVED it!! I did not like the shrimp, which was an add-on I didn't need anyway.<br />
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Beautiful <a href="http://www.confessionsofateachingjunkie.com/" target="_blank">Teresa</a> at lunch!! I just love her!! We ordered the same thing... The reason I ordered it was because a lady sitting by herself right next to us had it when we sat down and it looked so yummy that I didn't even need to look at the menu.. I wanted what she was having!!<br />
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A little treasure I found in an Arizona gas station on the way home in the middle of nowhere!!<br />
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Pictures from awesome bloggers who attended my sessions and shared photos on social media who I think you all should check out and follow!! Thank you so much to all of you for coming and to those of you who took photos!! You all rock!! If you shared a photo that is not included below, please include your link in the comments below and I will make sure to add your image and link to the list below..Thank you! It took me a while to find just the ones below because I waited so long to snag them, so I only added a few. I know there are many, many more.. I should know.. I posed for a LOT of pictures!!<br />
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<b><u>#1 Friday Session :From Sketch to Digital Masterpiece</u></b><br />
This was me rockin' my session while standing on a chair because the podium was taller than I was... haha!! I am so thankful to <b><a href="http://www.teachertrap.com/" target="_blank">Kady Dupre from Teacher Trap</a></b> for taking this photo and posting it!! Even Jillian could only find one that the professional TpT hired had taken and it did not reveal the chair I was standing on... YES PEOPLE... I AM SHORT-FEET tall...<br />
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<b><u>#2 Friday Night: Closing Remarks and Happy Hour!</u></b><br />
Thank you Tamra from <b><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Tamra-Young" target="_blank">Keeping Science Fun</a></b> for posting this!<br />
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Thank you <b><a href="http://insidebellsbrain.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Inside Bell's Brain</a> for taking this photo, sending it to me and totally making my day</b>! I had so much fun talking with you! Please ignore the hot mess that is my hair!! It was hot and my hair was on the fritz in Vegas from all of the running around... </div>
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<br />Michelle Tsivgadellishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09327578199614794262noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3100178557585519905.post-76328557252707480682015-07-05T16:36:00.002-07:002015-07-05T16:36:32.731-07:00I Just Joined a Collaborative Blog & I have a Gift for YOU!<div align="center">
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Hi everyone!! I just published my very first post with <b><a href="http://www.upperelementarysnapshots.com/2015/07/free-stock-photos-from-3am-teacher.html#.VZm-4flVhBc" target="_blank">Upper Elementary Snapshots Collaborative Blog</a></b>!! I recently got the opportunity to join these amazingly talented ladies and I am hoping that being a part of the team will help me to blog more often and read more of your blog posts as well!! Click on the button below to head on over to check out my latest post and grab an awesome <b><a href="http://www.upperelementarysnapshots.com/2015/07/free-stock-photos-from-3am-teacher.html#.VZm-4flVhBc" target="_blank">FREEBIE</a></b>!!</div>
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I am making sure to get organized and ready for the TpT Vegas Conference coming up!! I created a planner for myself and then decided that I would share it with other presenters as well. After looking over it some more, I realized that this would be helpful to ANYONE planning to go to the conference!! Even though the title states that it's for presenters, I believe it will be useful for anyone going. </div>
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I posted the planner for <b>FREE</b> and you can download it right now from my <b><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/TpT-Vegas-Conference-2015-Planner-1930225" target="_blank">TpT shop</a></b>!! Click the image above or the link below to grab the file. </div>
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I feel a little embarrassed to admit how long it has taken me to actually sit down and write a post! I had so many great topics planned for the summer, but blogging often gets placed on the back burner when my schedule gets over-loaded. The picture above is one I took last month and I thought I would share it with all of you because puffy clouds make me smile.<br />
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The past few months have been crazy and I got super backed up on custom blog designs during the last few weeks in May when we were planning my daughter's high school graduation and other end of the year stuff. I also hadn't realized how much time I would be putting into my presentation for the <b><a href="http://conference2015.teacherspayteachers.com/" target="_blank">TpT Conference</a></b>!!! I was trying to juggle it all at once and I felt that I was doing a lot, but never completing any one thing.<br />
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Once night I finally sat down to put together a schedule to figure out how to manage the custom blog design work in progress and complete everything I needed to for the conference. As I looked down at the work load, I felt quite overwhelmed, but confident that I could manage to get it all completed.... HOWEVER... I had not really considered how difficult it would be to work the extra long hours needed with everyone home in the house for the summer.. oops!!<br />
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Two weeks into my plan, I felt like I was letting my clients down. When I work on too many custom designs at once, my creative bursts tend to be more like creative plunks. The designs weren't looking the way I wanted them to. My clients were loving the designs, but I knew I could do better and I knew they all deserved better. I was getting behind on emails and unable to get to smaller custom requests that are a vital part of keeping relationships and my sales consistent. At this point, nothing was consistent and I knew I was letting everyone down. I had not posted anything new in my shops for weeks and I had not offered anything free or fun in over a month.<br />
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Yet another evening I sat down and came to the realization that I could not do it all and I had to figure out a way to figure something out or I would not be ready for the conference. I decided that my only option was to email the clients I was currently working with and the ones I had scheduled to begin before the conference and ask them if they would allow me to push their designs out until after the conference. Writing the email to each client was, BY FAR, the most difficult thing I have had to do as a business owner. I felt terribly embarrassed and unprofessional in every way. I thought for sure they would all want to cyber punch me and never work with me again.<br />
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Within a few minutes the email responses were already beginning to show up. I looked at each one and could literally feel my heart drop out of my chest as I hesitated to open the first one. I truly could not believe how understanding, loving, and patient EVERY SINGLE client was in response!! I literally started tearing up and felt so beyond thankful that I work with the most caring men and women on the planet!! Teacher bloggers are truly the best kind of peeps!<br />
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Without the extra time, I would have not been able to get ready for my session in Vegas and I wanted to make sure they knew just how much I appreciated their willingness to wait on their designs and how much I love them!! <br />
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I am really close to having everything ready and I will be posting more in depth about my session, <b><a href="http://conference2015.teacherspayteachers.com/Session-Topics" target="_blank">From Sketch to Digital Masterpiece</a></b>, later this week.<br />
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Sometimes, we really can't do it all and we have to be willing to just ask for help when we need it. I am so thankful I asked for the extra time when I did and even more thankful that I work with so many incredible people!!<br />
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I can't wait to see as many of you as I can when I am in Vegas!!! I will be arriving on Tuesday, July 7th with my Arizona blogger buddy, Teresa Wilson from Confessions of a Teaching Junkie! I have my room to myself, so please make sure to find me... I'll be the short one with curly hair who might appear lost. I have the worse sense of direction, so anyone who wants to be my guide is welcome to the task..haha!!<br />
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<b>I also opened up the month of October for new custom blog design orders!! I just know I am going to be so pumped, inspired, and ready to get some new designs up after spending time with all of you in Vegas!! Visit my <a href="http://www.3amteacher.com/custom-blogger-package.html" target="_blank">WEBSITE</a> and click the <a href="http://www.3amteacher.com/custom-blogger-package.html" target="_blank">ORDER NOW</a> button to be the first to reserve a spot in October to get a complete make-over for your blog!! </b><br />
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<br />Michelle Tsivgadellishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09327578199614794262noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3100178557585519905.post-20825237404842575782015-05-09T23:05:00.000-07:002015-05-09T23:05:27.923-07:00Happy Mother's Day Everyone!<span style="text-align: justify;">The other day, I spotted a beautiful butterfly while out walking in my neighborhood. It's not easy getting a nice picture of a wild butterfly in open spaces, but I got really lucky getting this picture and decided it was the perfect photo for a Mother's Day note for all of you... Feel free to use the images below to send a nice Mother's Day note on any of your social media accounts. </span><br />
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Over the weekend, I took a little break and was doodling in my sketchbook. I really didn't have a specific thing I was going to create, but I ended up deciding (after aimlessly doodling on several pages) that I wanted to make my<a href="http://the3amteacher.blogspot.com/2015/03/what-do-you-do-for-living.html" target="_blank"> work quote</a> into a fun doodle. I liked how it turned out so I snapped a quick photo and shared it on my<b><a href="https://instagram.com/3amteacher/" target="_blank"> Instagram</a></b> page.</div>
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After sharing the image of my sketch, you all showered me with so much love!! Thank you!! I was not planning on creating a digital version, but after receiving so many requests for a printable version of this, I decided this would make a fun Teacher Appreciation Gift!! </div>
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I do realize that the quote has little to do with teachers or the appreciation of teachers, but I will be forever thankful to all of the teachers who inspired and believed in me as a young girl. </div>
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My entire shop will be marked down for the<b><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/The-3am-Teacher/Order:Most-Recently-Posted#seller_details_tabs" target="_blank"> TpT Teacher's Appreciation</a></b> sale as well. Everything is 20% off and you can get an extra 10% off from TpT using the <b>code: ThankYou at checkout.</b> Don't forget to use that code before you checkout to get that extra 10% discount... </div>
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I also created a free set of cute Doodle flowers for Mother's Day crafts or even special Teacher Cards!! Click the image below to grab the Doodle Flower Freebie Set...</div>
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Thank you so very much for all that you do and I hope you enjoy these little goodies!! Have a wonderful week and I hope you are all blessed!!</div>
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