Seedplanter's Lensography

When I first arrived at Squidoo, it was like stepping into a world where nobody spoke my language. I wasn't afraid to ask questions, though, and soon I had a better idea of how to get from point A to point B. I learned the language, by reading articles in The Answer Deck, visiting lenses, and checking out the daily conversations at SquidU.

I've added to each of these lenses as I've run across additional links. I plan to continue adding, so they'll become good sources of reference for newcomers to Squidoo.

Squidoo's Unofficial Procrastination Primer
Squidoo's Unofficial Procrastination Primer, Ch. 2
The Road to Giant Squidom
Blame It On Squidoo
A Must-Have Module for Every Squidoo Lens
Fan the Flame: Help Start a 4-Alarm Fire in Squidoo!
Steal This Idea! A Launchpad for Squidoo Lensmasters
Lost in Squidoo: Hot Tips for Newbies
Squidoo WHO? Learn from Successful Lensmasters
Begin Today: Follow Your Dream!

Right before nodding off to sleep, an idea struck: I could make a series of geography lenses, for people who enjoy exploring little-known countries from their nice cushy computer chair.

Amazing Webventures was born. So far I've created three, with plans to add more soon. Nice surprise: Homeschoolers are loving them.

Amazing Webventures: Let's Explore Swaziland!
Amazing Webventures: Let's Explore Borneo!
Amazing Webventures: Let's Explore Antarctica!
Amazing Webventures: Let's Explore Andorra!

Here's another "travel" type lens, borrowed from a game we used to play as kids.

10 Favorite Books I'd Take to a Deserted Island
*New "Day Trippin;" series!
Day Trippin #1: Smith Rock State Park
Day Trippin #2:Crater Lake National Park
Day Trippin #3: Oregon Coast

I grew up with a Brownie Instamatic--a little lightweight point-and-shoot film camera. Half my pictures had dark corners where my thumb had somehow gotten in the way (probably from flinching every time a growly dinosaur galloped by.)

Today I'm blessed with a great set of camera equipment and a love for nature photography. Plus, after digging up my entire backyard and replacing lawn with flowerbeds and meandering paths, I have a wildlife sanctuary just a few steps out the back door.

Here are my photography & gardening-related lenses:

Backyard Makeover: Before & After
Backyard Photo Ops
More Backyard Photo Ops: Autumn Colors
Everyday Photo Ops: Capturing Memorable Moments
Zazzle: Marketplace for Artists and Photographers

Dinosaur image courtesy of Jeff Bucchino, "The Wizard of Draws"

I didn't set out to create food lenses, it just happened. I had read an article in our Sunday paper, about how children usually don't like some of the green veggies. I disagreed. If you fix them, they'll like them. Food shouldn't be a constant battle.

Those two veggie lenses led me to two others that were quite different. But hey, isn't that the fun of Squidoo? Nobody erects fences around our ideas.

Cooking Disasters I Live to Tell About
Hooray for Gumdrops!
Fall in Love with Broccoli
Fall in Love with Spinach
Around the World in 90 Pancakes
Who Eats SPAM? A Webvestigative Report
Recipes for Life

This is a lens series I look forward to growing, like a rainbow stretching across the sky. Stick around and see which color is next!

Crazy About Blue
Crazy About Yellow
Crazy About Red

Homeschooling parents and classroom teachers are raving over my kids' crafts series, because they go beyond the usual construction paper/crayons/paint projects. They use only recycled items.

I've done the legwork so you can focus on fun.

Fun with Cans: Creative Crafts for Kids
Fun with Paper Bags: Creative Crafts for Kids
Fun with Boxes: Creative Crafts for Kids
Fun with Fabric: Creative Crafts for Kids

I love bumping into unusual types of art. It is so interesting to see how creative minds work. One person's art may not be another, but there seems to be a mutual respect among artists. They each know what it takes to see an idea through from germination to fruition.

Artists With Pizzazz!

Holidays always feel like a much-needed pause. When I was a girl, holidays meant no school. Now that I'm older (read: over-the-hill), holidays are precious because they remind me of special times spent with family and friends. They're also an opportunity to make new memories for the generation that follows.

Here are my holiday lenses. I'll be adding to them as the year progresses.

Butterfly Jewelry: Gifts for Your Valentine
My Favorite Christmas
Diary of Santa's Elf
Wish List Central: Gifts for Photographers

More than ever, people need a break from the everyday. Turn off the politics and news. Stop the usual schedule and just breathe. Listen to music. Go to lunch with a friend.

I created several humor lenses because laughter has a way of crowding out anxiety. It's healthier than stuffing your face with chocolate or caffeinating yourself into a coffee stupor, although I've been known to do both from time to time.

The Day the Lights Went Out
How to Become a Billionaire in Three Minutes
Squidoo's Unofficial Procrastination Primer
Take Two Aspirin & Tweet Me in the Morning
Embarrassing Moments We'd Rather Forget
Blame it on Squidoo
If Only, What If, and So What?
Just Dust
Cooking Disasters I Lived to Tell About
Who Eats SPAM? A Webvestigative Report
Help! I've Lost my Hippocampus!
The Craziest Things I Never Said
Diary of Santa's Elf
LOST: A Sock Speaks Out
Bumper Sticker Central
Grumble Headquarters: Where Crabapples, Sourpusses, and Grumblers Unite
Wordaholics Anonymous
Disclaimers for Dummies
If Only

Turkey's Last Stand
Turkey's Manifesto
Turkey's Turkiatrist
Turkey's New Job

Zazzle provides the tools, you bring the talent. For photographers, writers, and artists, it's a perfect fit. If you haven't discovered Zazzle, or if you don't consider yourself talented artistically speaking, think again. Zazzle will change your mind.

Tough times economically make this an ideal solution for anyone who wants to earn extra money. It's a sound solution for building a business, too. Please take time to explore my Zazzle lenses. My hope is that you'll give it a try yourself, too. What do you have to lose?
Absolutely nothing. Visit Zazzle today and have a look around.

My Zazzle Lenses:

Zazzle: Marketplace for Artists and Photographers

Seedplanter's Zazzle Gallery Showcase

I'm a sentimental type. Memory is a gift and I'm so grateful that mine is still intact! In fact, I have detailed memories about people and places all the way back to age 2.

Because we spent 21 years as a military family, we learned to say our helloes and goodbyes quickly, and make anywhere a home. We didn't waste time longing to live in more familiar surroundings, but made the best out of our new surroundings and built a home for ourselves.

This section will be about family, beginning with one Christmas when we had little money and a lot of homesickness.

The Gift of Kindness
In Praise of Paper Letters
Diaper Bag Central
The Gift of Honesty
My Favorite Christmas
A Quilt Story: Voices from the Great Depression
Recipes for Life

One of my "hats" is that of a product reviewer - software, books, toys, and occasional hardware. Although I didn't review the Amazon Kindle Wireless Reader, I did purchase one myself and think it was a good buy. I'll feature it first in this section, and will be adding more soon. I'm in the process of reviewing some great Adobe products.

Amazon Kindle Tweaks & Tips
Wish List Central: Gifts for Photographers

Have you Twitterstormed yet? It's quick, and I think that's what makes it so much fun. Come up with a thought-provoking question, create a lens at Squidoo's official Twttrstrm site, and that's it! Once your lens is complete, you'll click on a link that will take you to Twitter, and your question will be posted for everyone to see.

Here are some of my TwitterStorms.

How Do You Define Commitment?
Confession Time: How many emails are cluttering your backlogged Inbox at this very moment?
Where Were You in 1987?
If Life Had a Rewind Button
What was your favorite childhood book?
What kind of legacy do you hope to leave behind someday?
In five words or less, describe your childhood.
What's your best personal quality?
Did you have a childhood nickname?
Have you formed a good habit lately?
What famous person from history would you like to meet?
What's the best birthday you've ever had?