The pack is fully customizable with Adobe Illustrator. Scroll down for a detailed preview
Note: To use, decompress the *.rar file with WinRar or StuffIt (Mac Os). Download RAR
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Vector Masks Collection
A pack of 11 free ancient culture masks illustrations in vector format by vrocker. Inside you will also find an illustration of two Rapa Nui Statues...
The pack is fully customizable with Adobe Illustrator. Scroll down for a detailed preview
Note: To use, decompress the *.rar file with WinRar or StuffIt (Mac Os). Download RAR
The pack is fully customizable with Adobe Illustrator. Scroll down for a detailed preview
Note: To use, decompress the *.rar file with WinRar or StuffIt (Mac Os). Download RAR
Vector Ink Splatters
A set of vector 20 splatter shapes for Adobe Illustrator from Flamart. You can use them for creating a grungy atmosphere in your digital artwork, quickly draw ink drops or design a background texture...
The pack contains an EPS file format version so you can use this resource with other vector editors. Download
The pack contains an EPS file format version so you can use this resource with other vector editors. Download
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Understanding CMYK print production
"With an understanding of how CMYK printing techniques can be combined, Rodney Dive explains how to overcome some common design problems and increase final output quality.When you send a document to an output bureau or the printers, it goes through a number of processes during the transformation from its digital form into printed matter." Full article
Article: Computer Arts; Image: genctel.comTuesday, October 28, 2008
Halloween Pumpkin tutorial for Adobe Illustrator
OK, let's bring some Halloween mood in the blog. Learn how to draw a vector Halloween pumpkin with Adobe Illustrator, so you can create an avatar, icon, etc... and scare people around. Whatever.Full tutorial and source files.
Hawaiian Traditions
Dear Best Hawaii Vacation blog visitors,
The ones of you who visit our Hawaii blog frequently know that we, Pua and Keoki, are not just dedicating this blog to providing you with the best Hawaii vacation tips for travel to the Hawaiian Islands. We love to go beyond that by introducing Hawaiian culture, traditions and heritage to all of you you want to know more about Hawaii, the land and the people. Today we warmly welcome another guest author who will be assisting us to accomplish this mission.
Catherine Tarleton, the blog author of today's post had worked at Mauna Kea Beach Hotel for 18 years. When the hotel closed for renovation in 2006, she looked for new ways to get actively engaged in keeping the Hawaiian heritage alive and thriving. Cathey is a free lance writer on the Big Island of Hawaii who had become involved with promoting the rich and beautiful Hawaiian tradition and culture through the 'Moku O Keawe' International International Festival, which is coming up at the beginning of November 2008.
Here is what Cathey has to share with Big Island visitors about the Festival which features an amazing hula competition by dancers from Hawaii and Japan and several cultural workshops led by some amazing kumu in the arts of chant, hula, lei-making, language and more:
"Experience the rich Hawaiian culture during Moku O Keawe International Festival, November 5-9 at Waikoloa Beach Resort. Top hula troupes from Hawaii and Japan take the stage for exciting kupuna, kahiko and auana competition under the stars in the Waikoloa Bowl at the Queens' Gardens.
And during the day, cultural workshops offer an in-depth excursion to practice protocols, gather materials and make authentic lei, a look at the intricacies of lauhala weaving, a visit to the Makali'i to learn story and song about the fabled voyaging canoe--and much more. Kickoff concert starring Na Hokuhanohano Female Vocalist of the Year Napua Greig, fabulous made-in-Hawaii Marketplace and final night Ho'ike starring workshop students and special guest halau complete the third annual event.
Through what is learned in the cultural workshops, hula competition, exhibits of Hawaii-related arts and crafts and other extraordinary events, the Hawaii traveler from near or far can take the Moku O Keawe experience home and share it with their community.
For information visit www.MokuOKeawe.org or call Margo at 808-886-8822."
Much mahalo, Cathey, for your nice invitation to this amazing festival of celebrating Hawaiian traditions and sharing them with our Hawaii Big Island visitors. If you don't know where Waikoloa Beach Resort is, check our Kohala Coast map. It's at a great central location between Kona and the Kohala Coast and Waimea area.
The ones of you who visit our Hawaii blog frequently know that we, Pua and Keoki, are not just dedicating this blog to providing you with the best Hawaii vacation tips for travel to the Hawaiian Islands. We love to go beyond that by introducing Hawaiian culture, traditions and heritage to all of you you want to know more about Hawaii, the land and the people. Today we warmly welcome another guest author who will be assisting us to accomplish this mission.
Catherine Tarleton, the blog author of today's post had worked at Mauna Kea Beach Hotel for 18 years. When the hotel closed for renovation in 2006, she looked for new ways to get actively engaged in keeping the Hawaiian heritage alive and thriving. Cathey is a free lance writer on the Big Island of Hawaii who had become involved with promoting the rich and beautiful Hawaiian tradition and culture through the 'Moku O Keawe' International International Festival, which is coming up at the beginning of November 2008.
Here is what Cathey has to share with Big Island visitors about the Festival which features an amazing hula competition by dancers from Hawaii and Japan and several cultural workshops led by some amazing kumu in the arts of chant, hula, lei-making, language and more:
"Experience the rich Hawaiian culture during Moku O Keawe International Festival, November 5-9 at Waikoloa Beach Resort. Top hula troupes from Hawaii and Japan take the stage for exciting kupuna, kahiko and auana competition under the stars in the Waikoloa Bowl at the Queens' Gardens.
And during the day, cultural workshops offer an in-depth excursion to practice protocols, gather materials and make authentic lei, a look at the intricacies of lauhala weaving, a visit to the Makali'i to learn story and song about the fabled voyaging canoe--and much more. Kickoff concert starring Na Hokuhanohano Female Vocalist of the Year Napua Greig, fabulous made-in-Hawaii Marketplace and final night Ho'ike starring workshop students and special guest halau complete the third annual event.
Through what is learned in the cultural workshops, hula competition, exhibits of Hawaii-related arts and crafts and other extraordinary events, the Hawaii traveler from near or far can take the Moku O Keawe experience home and share it with their community.
For information visit www.MokuOKeawe.org or call Margo at 808-886-8822."
Much mahalo, Cathey, for your nice invitation to this amazing festival of celebrating Hawaiian traditions and sharing them with our Hawaii Big Island visitors. If you don't know where Waikoloa Beach Resort is, check our Kohala Coast map. It's at a great central location between Kona and the Kohala Coast and Waimea area.
A visit to the Moku O Keawe Festival will be a unique Hawaii experience on your Big Island vacation. Aloha, Pua Hawaii Vacations and Big Island Vacation
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Hawaiian Traditions
Dear Best Hawaii Vacation blog visitors,
The ones of you who visit our Hawaii blog frequently know that we, Pua and Keoki, are not just dedicating this blog to providing you with the best Hawaii vacation tips for travel to the Hawaiian Islands. We love to go beyond that by introducing Hawaiian culture, traditions and heritage to all of you you want to know more about Hawaii, the land and the people. Today we warmly welcome another guest author who will be assisting us to accomplish this mission.
Catherine Tarleton, the blog author of today's post had worked at Mauna Kea Beach Hotel for 18 years. When the hotel closed for renovation in 2006, she looked for new ways to get actively engaged in keeping the Hawaiian heritage alive and thriving. Cathey is a free lance writer on the Big Island of Hawaii who had become involved with promoting the rich and beautiful Hawaiian tradition and culture through the 'Moku O Keawe' International International Festival, which is coming up at the beginning of November 2008.
Here is what Cathey has to share with Big Island visitors about the Festival which features an amazing hula competition by dancers from Hawaii and Japan and several cultural workshops led by some amazing kumu in the arts of chant, hula, lei-making, language and more:
"Experience the rich Hawaiian culture during Moku O Keawe International Festival, November 5-9 at Waikoloa Beach Resort. Top hula troupes from Hawaii and Japan take the stage for exciting kupuna, kahiko and auana competition under the stars in the Waikoloa Bowl at the Queens' Gardens.
And during the day, cultural workshops offer an in-depth excursion to practice protocols, gather materials and make authentic lei, a look at the intricacies of lauhala weaving, a visit to the Makali'i to learn story and song about the fabled voyaging canoe--and much more. Kickoff concert starring Na Hokuhanohano Female Vocalist of the Year Napua Greig, fabulous made-in-Hawaii Marketplace and final night Ho'ike starring workshop students and special guest halau complete the third annual event.
Through what is learned in the cultural workshops, hula competition, exhibits of Hawaii-related arts and crafts and other extraordinary events, the Hawaii traveler from near or far can take the Moku O Keawe experience home and share it with their community.
For information visit www.MokuOKeawe.org or call Margo at 808-886-8822."
Much mahalo, Cathey, for your nice invitation to this amazing festival of celebrating Hawaiian traditions and sharing them with our Hawaii Big Island visitors. If you don't know where Waikoloa Beach Resort is, check our Kohala Coast map. It's at a great central location between Kona and the Kohala Coast and Waimea area.
The ones of you who visit our Hawaii blog frequently know that we, Pua and Keoki, are not just dedicating this blog to providing you with the best Hawaii vacation tips for travel to the Hawaiian Islands. We love to go beyond that by introducing Hawaiian culture, traditions and heritage to all of you you want to know more about Hawaii, the land and the people. Today we warmly welcome another guest author who will be assisting us to accomplish this mission.
Catherine Tarleton, the blog author of today's post had worked at Mauna Kea Beach Hotel for 18 years. When the hotel closed for renovation in 2006, she looked for new ways to get actively engaged in keeping the Hawaiian heritage alive and thriving. Cathey is a free lance writer on the Big Island of Hawaii who had become involved with promoting the rich and beautiful Hawaiian tradition and culture through the 'Moku O Keawe' International International Festival, which is coming up at the beginning of November 2008.
Here is what Cathey has to share with Big Island visitors about the Festival which features an amazing hula competition by dancers from Hawaii and Japan and several cultural workshops led by some amazing kumu in the arts of chant, hula, lei-making, language and more:
"Experience the rich Hawaiian culture during Moku O Keawe International Festival, November 5-9 at Waikoloa Beach Resort. Top hula troupes from Hawaii and Japan take the stage for exciting kupuna, kahiko and auana competition under the stars in the Waikoloa Bowl at the Queens' Gardens.
And during the day, cultural workshops offer an in-depth excursion to practice protocols, gather materials and make authentic lei, a look at the intricacies of lauhala weaving, a visit to the Makali'i to learn story and song about the fabled voyaging canoe--and much more. Kickoff concert starring Na Hokuhanohano Female Vocalist of the Year Napua Greig, fabulous made-in-Hawaii Marketplace and final night Ho'ike starring workshop students and special guest halau complete the third annual event.
Through what is learned in the cultural workshops, hula competition, exhibits of Hawaii-related arts and crafts and other extraordinary events, the Hawaii traveler from near or far can take the Moku O Keawe experience home and share it with their community.
For information visit www.MokuOKeawe.org or call Margo at 808-886-8822."
Much mahalo, Cathey, for your nice invitation to this amazing festival of celebrating Hawaiian traditions and sharing them with our Hawaii Big Island visitors. If you don't know where Waikoloa Beach Resort is, check our Kohala Coast map. It's at a great central location between Kona and the Kohala Coast and Waimea area.
A visit to the Moku O Keawe Festival will be a unique Hawaii experience on your Big Island vacation. Aloha, Pua Hawaii Vacations and Big Island Vacation
Hawaiian Traditions Related Articles
Hawaiian Fish Ponds
Ever tried Huli Huli chicken on your Hawaii Vacation?
What is the Hawaii State Fish?
Hawaiian Flower Leis Symbol of Love
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Monday, October 27, 2008
When Illustration Meets Type
"The artists and designers producing fascinating work at the creative frontier where illustration meets typography.
When it comes to conveying ideas, concepts and even descriptions of the world around us, words are extremely limiting. Meanings just cannot be definitively tied to them. That’s where design has a part to play: ensuring words carry their intended meaning into the minds of the waiting public...
According to one school of thought, the larger and bolder a message is written, the more likely it is to be heard. That might be true in laboratory conditions, but we’re surrounded by so much legible information that, unable to assimilate it all, we shut it out. Getting the message across now requires more work and more imagination. It calls for wit, for flair. It calls for illustrated type." Read full article.
Article: Computer Arts Magazine Illustration: zombie-keeper
When it comes to conveying ideas, concepts and even descriptions of the world around us, words are extremely limiting. Meanings just cannot be definitively tied to them. That’s where design has a part to play: ensuring words carry their intended meaning into the minds of the waiting public...
According to one school of thought, the larger and bolder a message is written, the more likely it is to be heard. That might be true in laboratory conditions, but we’re surrounded by so much legible information that, unable to assimilate it all, we shut it out. Getting the message across now requires more work and more imagination. It calls for wit, for flair. It calls for illustrated type." Read full article.
Article: Computer Arts Magazine Illustration: zombie-keeper
Carrot Cake - Kak Fiza
Last week, Kak Fiza (opismet) order carrot cake & chocolate moist cake untuk open house di rumahnya. Mini carrot ( atas kek) tu dah prepare 2 days earlier, dan dibuat menggunakan fondant. Satu malam buat 2 kek tu, dapat tidur sekejap je, tak kisah la tu, yang penting kek dapat disiapkan. Alhamdulillah, bila kek dah siap, berbaloi rasanya penat tu :)
Chocolate Moist Cake - Kak Fiza
Kek Chocolate Moist - ni juga order dari Kak Fiza (opismet). Kak Fiza minta simple decoration untuk kek ni, so saya just letak swirl fresh cream dan chocolate shape atasnya. Dan parutan coklat putih ditengah kek. Kek ni nampak rendah sket sebab pakai loyang besar dan adunannya x sampai 1kg (kak fiza request 1kg). Err...bile terkurang berat , harga pon kene kasi diskaun ;)
Carrot Cupcake
Carrot Cupcake (paper cup)
Carrot Cupcake (souffle cup)
Balance adunan carrot cake kak fiza, saya bakar dalam cupcake. Untuk order cupcake ni, ada 2 jenis cup : Souffle Cup dan Paper Cup biasa. Cupcake ni saya just buat simple deco, hias dengan cream cheese frosting dan mini carrot (fondant).
Gradients in Adobe Illustrator CS4
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Crown symbols for Adobe Illustrator
A set of 8 vector crown symbols for Adobe Illustrator from darkdesign1209. Download
Note: To use, load the PDF with Illustrator and open the symbols palette (Window>Symbols).
Note: To use, load the PDF with Illustrator and open the symbols palette (Window>Symbols).
Miss Vector Universe by Anthony Aguinaldo
A beauty contest based on a set of stunning vector girl illustrations by Anthony Aguinaldo. Below you can have a look at some of the contestants (Miss Brazil, Miss UK and Miss Jamaica). To see the full set of illustrations use this link.
Saturday, October 25, 2008
Friday, October 24, 2008
Spot Colors
"Screened in combination, the four inks of process printing – cyan, magenta, yellow and black – can create the illusion of a wide range of colors. But CMYK cannot reproduce large parts of the visible spectrum, such as very bright colors. After all, these four inks can only reflect light, not emit it."
Full Tutorial & Files Computer Arts Magazine 2008
Full Tutorial & Files Computer Arts Magazine 2008
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Bamboo Symbols for Adobe Illustrtor
A set of various bamboo symbols for Adobe Illustrator. Download Thanks to darkdesign1209 & mouritsada-stock Note: To install place the PDF file in Program Files/Applications> Adobe Illustrator> Presets> Brushes/Symbols. Open Illustrator and then open the Symbols/Brushes Palette. 
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Scatter Brushes for Adobe Illustrator Part Two
Another set of vector scatter brushes from nrmb. The pack contains flourish, swirly paisleys, skull, star, arrow, etc. styled brushes...
You can explore different effects by experienting with the stroke color, size and layer transparency.
For a detailed preview please click on the image below. Note: To use extract the .rar file with WinRar or StuffIt (MacOS). Download
You can explore different effects by experienting with the stroke color, size and layer transparency.
For a detailed preview please click on the image below. Note: To use extract the .rar file with WinRar or StuffIt (MacOS). Download
Hawaii Blogs
With holiday season of Thanksgiving and Christmas 2008 approaching fast, our highest season for Hawaii vacation and travel is coming up. No wonder that most Hawaii blogs are writing posts about the fun of celebrating holidays in warm, sunny Hawaii. A Christmas vacation in Hawaii is on many travelers' wish list for Christmas.
Well, Christmas is about giving and receiving gifts. Recently, our Best Hawaii Vacation blog received an early Christmas gift. Alene from True Aloha Blog nominated our 'Hawaii blog' for the 'I Love Your Blog award! What a nice surprise. We are truly honored! We thought this is the most wonderful idea to say mahalo to our Hawaii blog ohana for staying in touch through blog visits and comments. Last time we did that, it was at our 1st Hawaii Blog Carnival over a year ago.
So, here are our nominees of favorite Hawaii blogs, in alphabetical order to be fair to everybody:
Well, Christmas is about giving and receiving gifts. Recently, our Best Hawaii Vacation blog received an early Christmas gift. Alene from True Aloha Blog nominated our 'Hawaii blog' for the 'I Love Your Blog award! What a nice surprise. We are truly honored! We thought this is the most wonderful idea to say mahalo to our Hawaii blog ohana for staying in touch through blog visits and comments. Last time we did that, it was at our 1st Hawaii Blog Carnival over a year ago.So, here are our nominees of favorite Hawaii blogs, in alphabetical order to be fair to everybody:
Beat of Hawaii and Beyond: A travel Chronicle from Hawaii http://beatofhawaii.com/
Da Kine Hawaiian Aloha http://hawaiianalohashirts.blogspot.com/
Hawaiirama http://hawaiirama.com/
Hawaii Vacation Blog http://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/
Homespun Honolulu - A Honolulu Blog http://homespunhonolulu.com/
The Right Blue - Recounting a Lifetime of Ocean Devotion http://therightblue.com/
Remember what goes around, comes around. Here are the 'rules' for the recipient:
* Display your award.
* Link back to the person who gave you the award.
* Nominate at least 7 other blogs.
* Put links to those blogs on yours.
* Leave a message on the blogs of the people you’ve nominated.
* Enjoy your award!
We decided for Hawaii blogs on our blog award. Now, we are curious about your blog choices for 'I love your blog' award! Let us know in a comment when your blog award is live. Mahalo, Pua and Keoki Hawaii Vacations and Affordable Hawaii
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Hawaii Blogs
With holiday season of Thanksgiving and Christmas 2008 approaching fast, our highest season for Hawaii vacation and travel is coming up. No wonder that most Hawaii blogs are writing posts about the fun of celebrating holidays in warm, sunny Hawaii. A Christmas vacation in Hawaii is on many travelers' wish list for Christmas.
Well, Christmas is about giving and receiving gifts. Recently, our Best Hawaii Vacation blog received an early Christmas gift. Alene from True Aloha Blog nominated our 'Hawaii blog' for the 'I Love Your Blog award! What a nice surprise. We are truly honored! We thought this is the most wonderful idea to say mahalo to our Hawaii blog ohana for staying in touch through blog visits and comments. Last time we did that, it was at our 1st Hawaii Blog Carnival over a year ago.
So, here are our nominees of favorite Hawaii blogs, in alphabetical order to be fair to everybody:
Well, Christmas is about giving and receiving gifts. Recently, our Best Hawaii Vacation blog received an early Christmas gift. Alene from True Aloha Blog nominated our 'Hawaii blog' for the 'I Love Your Blog award! What a nice surprise. We are truly honored! We thought this is the most wonderful idea to say mahalo to our Hawaii blog ohana for staying in touch through blog visits and comments. Last time we did that, it was at our 1st Hawaii Blog Carnival over a year ago.So, here are our nominees of favorite Hawaii blogs, in alphabetical order to be fair to everybody:
Beat of Hawaii and Beyond: A travel Chronicle from Hawaii http://beatofhawaii.com/
Da Kine Hawaiian Aloha http://hawaiianalohashirts.blogspot.com/
Hawaiirama http://hawaiirama.com/
Hawaii Vacation Blog http://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/
Homespun Honolulu - A Honolulu Blog http://homespunhonolulu.com/
The Right Blue - Recounting a Lifetime of Ocean Devotion http://therightblue.com/
Remember what goes around, comes around. Here are the 'rules' for the recipient:
* Display your award.
* Link back to the person who gave you the award.
* Nominate at least 7 other blogs.
* Put links to those blogs on yours.
* Leave a message on the blogs of the people you’ve nominated.
* Enjoy your award!
We decided for Hawaii blogs on our blog award. Now, we are curious about your blog choices for 'I love your blog' award! Let us know in a comment when your blog award is live. Mahalo, Pua and Keoki Hawaii Vacations and Affordable Hawaii
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20 Websites for learning Adobe Illustrator online
A collection of useful website links that I found @ Digg.com. " In this collection, you ’ll find 20 excellent websites and blogs that provide high-quality tutorials and information on vector illustration and Adobe Illustrator." Link
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Steam Buttercream Method
Semalam saya mengikuti Kelas Steam Buttercream anjuran Puan Nor di bandar Permaisuri. Steam buttercream memang dah lama nak belajar, cuma sekarang baru berkesempatan untuk belajar. Teknik steam buttercream ni menghasilkan permukaan yang licin, nampak macam fondant kan? Kami turut diajar membuat hiasan bunga orkid dan pioni. Mungkin bunga di atas x berapa menjadi, memang kena praktis lagi lepas ni ;).
Bagi yang berminat untuk belajar Steam Buttercream, sila layari http://norcookingcentre.com/. Selain itu, Puan Nor juga ada mengadakan kelas-kelas yang lain.
Atau sekiranya tidak berkesempatan untuk belajar, bolehlah tempah kek disini ;) Sila email @ sms ke 017-3557734 | lovelycakes1@gmail.com
Pink Fondant Cake (Carrot Cake)
Fondant - Carrot Cake (size 9' x 7')Kek Fondant (carrot cake) tempahan dari Puan Mardiana, Alam Damai Cheras. Katanya, kek ni ditempah untuk hantaran perkahwinan adik lelakinya. Puan Mardiana request kek berbentuk segi empat (9' x 7'), katanya tema x kisah warna apa. Disebabkan tempahan yang dibuat x sampai seminggu sebelum majlis, saya hanya menggunakan stok bunga fondant ready-made yang ada kat rumah, dan x ada choice lain, hanya tinggal warna pink. Alhamdulillah, nasik baik Puan Mardiana x kisah dengan theme kaler untuk kek tu.
Dah lama x menguli fondant ni. Bila dah lama x praktis, banyak mistake dibuat dan masa yang diambil agak lama. Tapi harap Puan Mardiana sekeluarga berpuas hati dan maaf atas segala kekurangan.
Saturday, October 18, 2008
Random Tip: Outlining Type
Many times digital illustrators /designers face problems when their work contains text typed with particular typeface and the client does not have the same one installed on his system. After receiving final projects some clients like to mess around with them which usually end as a major issue in press printing. Most of the times projects for the press are very expensive and it is a bad feeling when the printout looks totally different than what your client(s) saw on the screen.
In Adobe Illustrator all this can be avoided by simply outlining the type. To do this, select the areas (objects, layers) where you have text then click on Type > Create Outlines. You can never be insured against misspellings, so before outlining you can make a backup copy of your *.ai file so you keep a version of it with live (editable) text.
In Adobe Illustrator all this can be avoided by simply outlining the type. To do this, select the areas (objects, layers) where you have text then click on Type > Create Outlines. You can never be insured against misspellings, so before outlining you can make a backup copy of your *.ai file so you keep a version of it with live (editable) text.
Art Nouveau Frame
Selamat Hari Raya
Rasanya masih belum terlambat untuk mengucapkan Selamat Hari Raya dan Maaf zahir & batin sekiranye ada salah dan silap pada semua yang melayari laman blog ni. Moga kedatangan Syawal dapat mengeratkan hubungan silaturrahim sesama kite.
Hampir sebulan lebih laman blog ni x diupdate. Maaf pada yang email atau bertanya di chatbox sebelum ni x dapat saya reply disebabkan saya baru transfer kerja baru, jadi keadaan tidak mengizinkan untuk saya online. Bagi yang message di YM, maaf sebab buat masa ni x dapat online, untuk pertanyaan sila email atau sms ke 017-3557734 | lovelycakes1@gmail.com | lovelycakes1@yahoo.com
Hampir sebulan lebih laman blog ni x diupdate. Maaf pada yang email atau bertanya di chatbox sebelum ni x dapat saya reply disebabkan saya baru transfer kerja baru, jadi keadaan tidak mengizinkan untuk saya online. Bagi yang message di YM, maaf sebab buat masa ni x dapat online, untuk pertanyaan sila email atau sms ke 017-3557734 | lovelycakes1@gmail.com | lovelycakes1@yahoo.com
Friday, October 17, 2008
Color: Creativity & Inspiration
"Inspired and well thought-out colour usage can produce visually balanced work with a pleasing sense of order – here are our essential tips for creatively handling color. " Article hightlights: Harmonious colors, Color in context, colors of the nature, Adobe Kuler, etc. Full Article (via Digital Arts Magazine)
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Have fun in Hawaii at Christmas 2008
Our recent little excursion to Upcountry Maui at Best Hawaii vacation blog got attention by Hawaii travelers who look for the Hawaii paths less traveled away from the tourist crowds. Well, we are sure that today's blog post will get everybody's attention who has a Christmas vacation in Hawaii in mind for this year.
There is no doubt that Vacation in Hawaii is special at any time of the year. Hawaii still holds its position as a top destination for visitors from the Mainland and from around the world, whether it's for a special Hawaii honeymoon, a family beach vacation with kids or celebrities taking a break from their Mainland lifestyles. From our experience as longtime vacation hosts in Hawaii, we can say that the most desired time for a Hawaii vacation is Christmas together with New Year's (this is how most people book it), followed by Thanksgiving and the snowbird months January and February.
We always considered it our most special Christmas gift to go on Christmas Day or the afternoon of Christmas Eve to white sand Mauna Kea Beach, lie in the sun and have a swim in the ocean! Hawaii spoils its visitors with its warm sunny days and warm ocean waters even in December when most Mainland states are in the tight grip of frost, ice and snow. Admittedly, the fun of a Hawaii Christmas vacation does not come cheap to Hawaii visitors. Hawaii hotels charge higher holiday room rates and hotels, 5-star or budget, but they book very fast in advance. We noticed that even this year, after lower Hawaii visitor numbers during the summer and fall months, Christmas holidays don't make an exception.
Here are a few Hawaii Vacation tips for the average Hawaii traveler to save money and have fun at Christmas Vacation 2008:
1. Rent a Hawaii vacation home or condo instead of staying at a hotel
First of all, privately owned Hawaii vacation rentals don't book as fast as hotels, if they are not right on the beach. There are lovely places with short 10 - 15 minute drive to best beaches in your vacation area. They are fully equipped with complete kitchens, which can save you tons of money on all your meals. With this extra money, you can take the whole family to a whale watch tour. Remember the humpback whales are back in December. Vacation rentals by owner come all inclusive with beach equipment, snorkel gear and even Internet access, even saunas or jaccuzis. Remember that's what you pay those Hawaii resort fees for.
2. Share a Hawaii vacation home or condo with family or friends
So many guests would love to have a private pool for their Hawaii Christmas vacation, but cannot afford the place, unless they make a small sacrifice and share the home + the rate (!) with family or friends which you hang out with anyway on a daily basis. Look for vacation rentals which have short driving distances to beaches, shopping and fun entertainment.
3. Share a rental car with family or friends for Christmas
It does not take big planning to share a car with friends for going to the beach, going shopping or do a special Hawaiian island adventure. With a few easy adjustments and planning, you can save a lot of money with a shared car. With higher gas prices in Hawaii, this makes perfectly sense. Remember your last Hawaii vacation when you afterwards wondered why you rented the car in the first place. Book your Hawaii rental car for Christmas as early as possible. Guys these are the Hawaiian Islands and rental cars are not unlimited.
4. Free Christmas entertainment in Hawaii
Yes, there are still things in Hawaii for Christmas which are free. You just have to find them. Hotels have beautifully decorated Christmas tree exhibitions, electric toy railroads in winter wonderland scenery or even ginger bread houses as tall as people (hmm, that smell!). Shopping centers do nightly Christmas entertainment with hula dancers and carol singing. It's a wonderful experience to join those Hawaiian Christmas traditions, more so when you can show up in shorts and Aloha shirts! Welcome to Christmas in Hawaii! Aloha, Pua Hawaii Vacations
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If you are still looking for a Last Minute Thanksgiving Hawaii rental, visit our 'Best Places Hawaii Thanksgiving 2008'.
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If you are still looking for a Last Minute Thanksgiving Hawaii rental, visit our 'Best Places Hawaii Thanksgiving 2008'.
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Have fun in Hawaii at Christmas 2008
Our recent little excursion to Upcountry Maui at Best Hawaii vacation blog got attention by Hawaii travelers who look for the Hawaii paths less traveled away from the tourist crowds. Well, we are sure that today's blog post will get everybody's attention who has a Christmas vacation in Hawaii in mind for this year.
There is no doubt that Vacation in Hawaii is special at any time of the year. Hawaii still holds its position as a top destination for visitors from the Mainland and from around the world, whether it's for a special Hawaii honeymoon, a family beach vacation with kids or celebrities taking a break from their Mainland lifestyles. From our experience as longtime vacation hosts in Hawaii, we can say that the most desired time for a Hawaii vacation is Christmas together with New Year's (this is how most people book it), followed by Thanksgiving and the snowbird months January and February.
We always considered it our most special Christmas gift to go on Christmas Day or the afternoon of Christmas Eve to white sand Mauna Kea Beach, lie in the sun and have a swim in the ocean! Hawaii spoils its visitors with its warm sunny days and warm ocean waters even in December when most Mainland states are in the tight grip of frost, ice and snow. Admittedly, the fun of a Hawaii Christmas vacation does not come cheap to Hawaii visitors. Hawaii hotels charge higher holiday room rates and hotels, 5-star or budget, but they book very fast in advance. We noticed that even this year, after lower Hawaii visitor numbers during the summer and fall months, Christmas holidays don't make an exception.
Here are a few Hawaii Vacation tips for the average Hawaii traveler to save money and have fun at Christmas Vacation 2008:
1. Rent a Hawaii vacation home or condo instead of staying at a hotel
First of all, privately owned Hawaii vacation rentals don't book as fast as hotels, if they are not right on the beach. There are lovely places with short 10 - 15 minute drive to best beaches in your vacation area. They are fully equipped with complete kitchens, which can save you tons of money on all your meals. With this extra money, you can take the whole family to a whale watch tour. Remember the humpback whales are back in December. Vacation rentals by owner come all inclusive with beach equipment, snorkel gear and even Internet access, even saunas or jaccuzis. Remember that's what you pay those Hawaii resort fees for.
2. Share a Hawaii vacation home or condo with family or friends
So many guests would love to have a private pool for their Hawaii Christmas vacation, but cannot afford the place, unless they make a small sacrifice and share the home + the rate (!) with family or friends which you hang out with anyway on a daily basis. Look for vacation rentals which have short driving distances to beaches, shopping and fun entertainment.
3. Share a rental car with family or friends for Christmas
It does not take big planning to share a car with friends for going to the beach, going shopping or do a special Hawaiian island adventure. With a few easy adjustments and planning, you can save a lot of money with a shared car. With higher gas prices in Hawaii, this makes perfectly sense. Remember your last Hawaii vacation when you afterwards wondered why you rented the car in the first place. Book your Hawaii rental car for Christmas as early as possible. Guys these are the Hawaiian Islands and rental cars are not unlimited.
4. Free Christmas entertainment in Hawaii
Yes, there are still things in Hawaii for Christmas which are free. You just have to find them. Hotels have beautifully decorated Christmas tree exhibitions, electric toy railroads in winter wonderland scenery or even ginger bread houses as tall as people (hmm, that smell!). Shopping centers do nightly Christmas entertainment with hula dancers and carol singing. It's a wonderful experience to join those Hawaiian Christmas traditions, more so when you can show up in shorts and Aloha shirts! Welcome to Christmas in Hawaii! Aloha, Pua Hawaii Vacations
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If you are still looking for a Last Minute Thanksgiving Hawaii rental, visit our 'Best Places Hawaii Thanksgiving 2008'.
p.s.
If you are still looking for a Last Minute Thanksgiving Hawaii rental, visit our 'Best Places Hawaii Thanksgiving 2008'.
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