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Wednesday I was sitting in the eye doctor’s office, waiting for L. and picked up a copy of Southern Accents that was lying around (a better alternative to the annoying talk show that was on!). I rarely ever look at this magazine, but as I started to flip through, a page filled with delightful trellis patterns caught my eye. Adorning wallpaper, pillows and even paper goods, the geometric lines and color possibilities sparked my imagination. I jotted down a few ideas and when I got back home, set to work in Illustrator to create a fun, tiling pattern.

So how could you use these? Well, after you unzip the files, they can be made into Photoshop tiling backgrounds (you can use the paintbucket to fill). If you aren’t sure how to do this, open the image you wish to create a pattern from, click “Edit” on the top toolbar, and “Define Pattern”. You can specify a name and it’ll show up in your pattern menu when you have “Pattern” (rather than “Foreground”) selected while using the paintbucket. Fun! You could also tile one across the background of your desktop. Or use them as a background for a website or blog. At any rate, I hope you enjoy these and using them to create!

•  fun uses for the clouds filter in photoshop
•  the lowdown on how creative types really get their ideas
•  I simply adore this sweet n’ simple cardigan embellishment!
•  I am so excited this book is available for preorder
•  fantastic Biba-graphic inspiration!
•  Rhiannon’s oh-so-lovely album of vintage, children’s book illustrations
•  there is a new issue of the fantastic N.E.E.T. ‘zine out!
•  check out these fun, retro swimsuits! [via ]

Oh, and remember this dress I purchased a few weeks back? Well, I finally added the halter strap I felt it needed, and wore it the other day to L.’s reenlistment ceremony (he’s in the Navy). It was the perfect dress to wear on a warm and sunny day! Not to mention I really, really love the skirt and how bouncy it is when I walk… lol!

I think I might be posting something fun over the weekend, but that all depends on whether I can ever tear myself away from some of my current, computer projects. lol! I hope you all have a lovely Friday!!!

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Posted on 06.06.08 to casey's musings. Tags: freebies, graphic design, inspiration week.

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