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Book - Chapter 4 - Title Page

2/3/2020

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Finally finished this! Wow, they sure take a while but fun to do!

STEP-BY-STEP:

Type out chapter title.
Make it white with a drop shadow.
Outline text and then set a scribble effect. Place behind text.
Type out chapter number, place underneath title.
Find 52-58 silhouette images.
Import them into Adobe Illustrator.
Arrange them on page; small, medium & large.
Make some images compound paths, such as the sea jelly. (Any images with shapes within their body.)
Fill with scribble effect.
Make all images a compound path and fill with color!
Go through all images and tweak feet, flippers, fins. Anything that is smushed together needs to be fixed.
Use same background for all chapter titles. (A 4 step process).

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Book - Chapter 3 - Various Bugs

12/13/2019

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Finally! Chapter 3 is officially done! I added a bunch of different bugs on this last page spread; Thorn Bug, Harlequin Bug, Scorpionfly, and more.

For those of you who have purchased the eBook, I will be updating all of Chapter 3 as soon as I'm able.

Now onto the Chapter 4 Cover which will probably take me all week as they are difficult to do.

(It's been a crazy couple of months on the health front, so I apologize for this delay.)

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Book - Chapter 3, Birds, Bugs - Crane Fly

10/4/2019

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This is page 80. Background colors will probably change but thought I'd post this anyways.

3 more pages until Chapter 4! A lot going on right now from the homefront and beyond so trying my best to get these out. Going to be a grandma!

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Book - Chapter 3, Bird, Bugs - Mantis

8/14/2019

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Finally finished this page spread! Here's a little bit of page 79. Only 4 more pages and I'm onto Chapter 4.

Next up for pages 80-81:
Ants, Bees, Flies, Mosquitoes, Wasps

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Book - Chapter 3, Bird, Bugs - Grasshoppers

6/21/2019

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I thought it would be nice to post a whole page. This is page 76.

Next up are pages 78-79;
Beetles (check out the Hercules beetle), Cockroach, Goliath Stick, Ladybug, Mantis, Weevil, Wheel Bug.

Mantis have the most complex eye with 12 color channels!

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Book - Chapter 3 - Caterpillar, Arachnid

5/3/2019

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Okay, yes, these are the creepy crawly bugs. And, yes, I wouldn't want one of these walking on me, but they are beautifully created!

I eventually (perhaps when I'm finished with the book) will have to go back and add a link for each image so the bibliography is correct. 72 pages, so about 450 images or so.

Next up: Cicada, Conehead, Cricket, Giant Weta, Grasshopper, Green Lacewing, Katydid, Lantern Bug, Locust, Mantis, Brazilian Tree Hopper, and Walkingstick

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Book - Chapter 3 - Cecropia Caterpillar and Moth

4/9/2019

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Had to post this incredible caterpillar!

Wow! If you doubted God exists ...
see the beauty,
notice the details,
look at the design,
and there's symmetry too!

And this is but one insect in a vast variety of amazing insects.

Then add to this the complexity of humans, animals, birds, amphibians, aquatics, reptiles, food, herbs, spices, flowers, plants, trees, elements, fossils, rocks, and the solar system. Kinda makes you marvel, huh?

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Book - Chapter 3 - Bugs - Butterflies, Moths

3/6/2019

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Hi there! I'm done with pgs. 72 & 73, Butterflies, Moths, Damselfly, Dragonflies & Dobsonfly. I am officially a third of the way finished!!!

Next up: Caterpillars, Inchworm, Earthworm, Millipede, Centipede, Mite, Scorpion, and Spiders.

For those of you who have signed up for book updates, and receive those extra bonuses, I did fix 2 errors on pg. 84, Intriguing Info.

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Book, Chapter 3 - Various Birds

1/18/2019

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Yay! I just finished Various Birds which includes: Bird of Paradise, Bunting, Cotinga, Hoopoe, Hummingbird, Indian Roller, Jacama, Kingfisher, Magpie, Ostrich, Wallcreeper, and Woodpecker.

So I'm done with birds and starting on Bugs (pages 72-73) this Monday! Butterflies will be first. I still haven't made a list as there's 750 different kinds!

Still need your prayers for focus, direction & health!

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Book, Chapter 3 - Upland Birds - Dove

12/18/2018

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Here's some info. about Doves. Coming up next is the last page spread for birds; Various Birds. After that, it's onto bugs!

Some birds that I might put in the last page spread:
Bird of Paradise, Bunting, Chinese Silk Chicken, Cotinga, Dipper Bird, Honey Guide Bird, Hoopoe, Hummingbird, Magpie, Ostrich, Wall Creeper, and Pileated Woodpecker.

Wow! That Webinar (online presentation) I did, took a lot of time, so probably won't be doing that again for a couple more years. View Webinar here.

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Book, Chapter 3 - Birds, Bugs - Seabirds

10/12/2018

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Just finished pages 66-67, Seabirds.

Upland Birds are up next;
• Chachalaca, Curassow, Dove
• Grouse, Guan, Guineafowl
• Mesite, Peacock, Pheasant
• Quail, Roadrunner, Woodcock

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Book, Chapter 3 - Bird, Bugs - African Skimmer Bird

9/14/2018

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Wow! This was such a neat bird, I had to post it.

The African Skimmer has a bill structure that is one of a kind. The lower bill is much longer than the upper bill, and flattened sideways like scissor blades.

African skimmers fly in lines over calm waters, and dip their lower bills in the water to feed. When the bill touches a fish, the skimmer snaps its mouth shut. They feed mostly at dawn and dusk and have good night vision.

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Book - Bird, Bugs Chapter 3 - Wading Birds

9/4/2018

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Wading Birds, also known as, Water Birds have flown the coop! Finally, back on track after a busy 9 months!

Up next: Seabirds
Auklet, Cormorant, Frigate, Gannet, Guillemot, Pelican, Penguin, Puffin, Seagull, Skimmer, Tern, Tropicbird

We saw a mess of pelicans at a local wildlife refuge. Not sure if they are just stopping over for a quick bite and then heading south?? I'll have to research that...

[Just noticed the spacing issue in Flamingo text, so fixed that!]

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Book - Birds, Bugs Chapter 3 - Tropical Birds

6/1/2018

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You've probably noticed that I shortened my website: jacqueb.com (jackeebee) SAME WEBSITE, EASIER TO SPELL!

The reason this page spread is delayed is that I was recovering from a cardiac ablation. At any rate, I'm back at it now!

There are so many amazing birds, and sometimes I can't take it all in because they are so stunning and beautiful and yet one more example of the creative handiwork of God!

Water Birds are coming next: Crowned Crane, Curlew, Egret, Flamingo, Gallinule, Grebe, Heron, Ibis, Loon, Spoonbill, Stork, Swan. (I love the call of the loon when we're camping up north!)

See ya in two! (about 2 weeks, that is)

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Book - Birds, Bugs Chapter 3 - Raptors

4/24/2018

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Well, I'm finally back full time on the book*. Thank you for your patience and much needed prayers.

Here are Raptors (Birds of Prey) from pages 60-61.

Next up are the colorful Tropical Birds. Here is a tentative list: Cockatoo, Finch, Hoatzin, Hornbill, Jacamar, Lorikeet, Lovebird, Macaw, Parrot, Quetzal, Toucan, and Turaco.

* I was my sister's power-of-attorney and now personal representative of her will. I closed on her condo March 15. Still a bit left to do but now I can get back to working full time on the book.

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Book - Birds, Bugs Chapter 3 - Songbirds

12/7/2017

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Wow, finally finished this page spread of songbirds! Next up is raptors.

SONGBIRDS: Bluebird, Blue Jay, Cardinal, Fairy Wren, Goldfinch, Kinglet, Oriole, Raven, Robin, Starling, Sunbird, Lyrebird

RAPTORS: Caracara, Condor, Eagle, Falcon, Hawk, Kestrel, Kite, Merlin, Osprey, Owl, Secretary, Vulture

BONUS! Free recipe for some nummy suet for the birds.

We buy the ingredients anywhere there's a sale. Usually find most at Walmart.
(Manteca is the lard. It says lard on one side and manteca on the other side.)

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Book - Birds, Bugs Chapter 3 - Title Page

10/16/2017

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Yay! Here is the title page for Chapter 3, Birds, Bugs!

Tentative Categories for this chapter . . .
BIRDS:
• Songbird
• Raptor
• Tropical
• Water Bird
• Seabird
• Upland
• Various
BUGS:
• Butterfly
• Dragonfly
• Beetle
• Bee
• Spider
• Various

I appreciate all prayers for this project anytime.

Thanks! Jac

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Book - Animals Chapter 2 - Intriguing Info

10/12/2017

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Whew...24 animals later and finally finished the last page of Chapter 2. Yay! Now I'm onto the Chapter Head of 3, Birds & Bugs.

And as always, I thank you so much for your support, prayers, and feedback!

Have an awesome Autumn!

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Book - Animals Chapter 2 - Marsupial

10/5/2017

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Hello there! One more page, Intriguing Info, and I. AM. DONE. with Chapter 2! So, that means 1/4 of the way done on the book!!!

Then I will need to do the Chapter 3 Head similar to this.

I treasure and appreciate your prayers for God's leading, focus for the book, and my health.

Thank you! I can not do this book alone, you all are a part of it!

Many, many blessings & love,
Jacque

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Book - Animals Chapter 2 - Ape, Monkey, Prosimian

9/19/2017

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Hi there. Normally I don't post a whole page spread, but for this one I thought it important to do so.

I will proofread the entire book at the end, but if you see any errors please send them my way.

I can always use a top notch proofreader...unfortunately, there's no pay...just the satisfaction of a job well done for our Heavenly Father. Maybe after the book comes out, I would be able to pay you a small stipend.

Marsupials are up next. Then the last page of Chapter 2 and I'm 1/4 of the way done!!!

Bandicoot
Bilby
Cuscus
Dunnart
Kangaroo
Koala

Opossum
Possum
Shrew
Sugar Glider
Tasmanian Devil
Wombat

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Book - Animals Chapter 2 - Monkeys

9/15/2017

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I zipped through Monkeys. I can only attribute that to prayer, because that's the fastest I've got a section done. The Ape - Monkey - Prosimian sections are the only ones I will be putting up in their entirety. I thought it was important to see all the facts on both pages. Last one left to do...Prosimians. Ciao! Jacque

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Book - Animals Chapter 2 - Apes

9/14/2017

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Here's a bit of page 52 with the Apes. Just stuck with the facts. Monkeys and Prosimians to follow.

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Book - Animals Chapter 2 - Omnivores

9/8/2017

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YES, finally pages 50-51 are done! I'm back full-time after helping out with our daughter's wedding and her life-long friend's wedding also. 2 weddings within 2 months...yikes!

Thank you for your continued interest in this project. I thank each and every one of you for your prayers for health, focus & direction.

I've been looking forward to these next pages!

COMING UP: PAGES 52-53, Ape / Monkey / Prosimian:

APE
• Chimpanzee
• Gibbon
• Gorilla
• Orangutan

MONKEY
• Baboon
• Golden Snub-Nosed
• Mandrill
• Squirrel

PROSIMIAN
• Aye-Aye
• Bushbaby
• Lemur
• Pygmy Slow Loris

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Book - Animals Chapter 2 - Bats

6/16/2017

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Pages 48-49 are completed. I'm so grateful I am on page 50.
Almost a 1/4 of the way there (page 56)!

I truly thank each and every one of you who are praying for this endeavor. I gratefully thank you, Thank You, THANK YOU.

And as always, prayers are so needed for health, focus & direction.

PAGES 50-51, Omnivores:
• Badger
• Bighorn Sheep
• Black Bear
• Brown Bear
• Chipmunk
• Fennec Fox
• Flying Squirrel
• Giant Panda
• Grizzly Bear
• Pig
• Raccoon
• Skunk

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Book - Animals Chapter 2 - Anteater, Armadillo, Sloth

5/25/2017

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So pages 46 & 47 are completed, finished, done!

Up next, BATS:

Brown Long-Eared
California Leaf-Nosed
Egyptian FruiT
Giant Golden-Crowned Fying Fox
Greater Short-Nosed Fruit
Honduran White
Indian Flying Fox
Lesser Short-Nosed Fruit
Little Brown
Pygmy Pipistrelle
Spectacled Flying Foxes
Striped Yellow-Eared

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BONUS! Free recipe for some nummy suet for the birds.

We buy the ingredients anywhere there's a sale. Usually find most at Walmart.
(Manteca is the lard. It says lard on one side and manteca on the other side.)

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