March 2013

Eating in Amman

By Marisa Lerin Sat, 03/09/2013 - 08:01

I've been wanting to post about the food here for a while, but I keep forgetting to take the photos I need! But during the weekend I finally remembered to take the camera out.

While the following isn't traditional Jordanian food, it's regional, coming from neighboring Lebannon. Zaatar W Zeit serves traditional Lebanese snack foods with a modern twist.

For starters, we ordered manakeesh (flat bread with different toppings). Ours was topped with zaatar (dried thyme), which is one of the usual ways it's served.

Hey everyone! Just wanted to let you all know what a success our first layout critique was! Everyone left some really great advice and I was just left to try and figure out what to implement. I didn't want to influence anyone with my own opinions on the layout before, but I'll share them now:

What I Liked

I Made a Layout!

By Marisa Lerin Thu, 03/07/2013 - 00:18

I used to read about designers who would lament about never making layouts and I always thought that was really dumb. However, what goes around come around, and I'm finding myself in the same situation! I'm doing a lot of reworking and uploading of older projects, and also I'm working on kits that aren't necessary applicable to my own photos, so I'm in a bit of a layout desert. I am trying to take more photos this month to have something to work with...and I'm pondering my Egypt photos, but I don't think the time is quite right for them yet.

Designer Spotlight: Harper Finch

By Marisa Lerin Wed, 03/06/2013 - 00:03

Designer Spotlight
I've got a special feature for you today! Perhaps you've seen her designs and great freebies floating around the web, but I would like to introduce you to Harper Finch. Can you believe she's only been designing for 6 months?

Pixel Scrapper Survey - March 2013

By Marisa Lerin Tue, 03/05/2013 - 07:20

Update: this survey is now closed. Thanks to everyone who responded!

We're trying really hard to improve Pixel Scrapper, and we need your help! Please take a few minutes to fill out this short survey. Your responses will affect our decisions towards site improvements, so be honest and thoughtful! As a thank you for your time, at the end of the survey you will receive a little mini kit thank you.

Layout Critique #1

By Marisa Lerin Mon, 03/04/2013 - 23:27

This is one of my earlier layouts, so there are lots of things on it I would like to update, and I'm excited to hear what you have to say. The photo is a special one for me, from my honeymoon.

Please follow the directions carefully. Be specific and make a "good feeling sandwich" (something you like, something you'd improve, something you like). Comments that do not follow the guidelines may be deleted.

New: Amsterdam Bundle

By Marisa Lerin Sun, 03/03/2013 - 05:47

I'm slowly starting to run out of countries from Europe, although there are still a few left. This Amsterdam bundle is great for spring, and also there are some travel elements for those of you who are looking for those.

Spring is Here!

By Marisa Lerin Sat, 03/02/2013 - 04:54

I started a thread in the forums a few days ago about the arrival of spring, and no one really seemed to believe me. But I wasn't telling a lie, or even stretching the truth. The weather lately has been wonderful. We've been enjoying sitting on the swing in the garden, and today we took the table out so we could enjoy the sunshine and lunch. It's that perfect time of year when the air is still cool, and so the sun feels good and not too hot.