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Book - Chapter 4, Amp., Aquatic, Reptiles

7/17/2020

 

Here is a cute little Axolotl Salamander.

We've been on a needed vacation. I hope you are staying safe.
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Book - Chapter 4, Amp., Aquatic, Reptiles

6/1/2020

 
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Madagascar Tomato Frog

This frog has an interesting croak. Find it online!

Book Break - Rest & Renewal

4/27/2020

 
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Hi there!

I will be taking a needed extended break so I can come back to the book refreshed and passionate! The last five years have been very busy with the Wonderful World Collection and the Wonderful World Book. Plus lots of life events taking place.

I need to get back into balance and give myself some rest, relaxation, and rejuvenation. My plan is in May I will be back on the book full time.

I will continue to update the home page with uplifting videos and poems during this pandemic. Take care and God's blessings!

Book - Chapter 4, Amp., Aquatic, Reptiles

4/9/2020

 
Here is a Red Tree Frog from page 86. I think they are a pretty fascinating frog, but then again I love all of God's creatures. Although, I'm not to partial to spiders but when you see the work involved in creating them, they are breathtaking.
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Book - Page spread step-by-step

3/12/2020

 
Here is a step-by-step for how each page spread is done and an image sample.
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Book - Chapter 4 - Intriguing Info

3/4/2020

 
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For some reason, I did the last page first. I just go where the spirit takes me! This is page 112, Intriguing Info. I'll add the additional critters on the bottom under Animal Classification, once I get to them.

Who knew there were 5 different kinds of blood in animals? Maybe you, but not me! Either way, creation is quite fascinating! There's always something to learn and I'm having so much fun learning new things daily! Thank you God!
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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! Next up is Frogs & Toads.

CHAPTER TITLE PAGE STEP-BY-STEP:
  1. Type out chapter title.
  2. Make it white with a drop shadow.
  3. Outline text and then set a scribble effect. Place behind text.
  4. Type out chapter number, place underneath title.
  5. Find 52-58 silhouette images.
  6. Import them into Adobe Illustrator.
  7. Arrange them on page; small, medium & large.
  8. Make some images compound paths, such as the sea jelly. (Any images with shapes within their body.)
  9. Fill with scribble effect.
  10. Make all images a compound path and fill with color!
  11. Go through all images and tweak feet, flippers, fins. Anything that is smushed together needs to be fixed.
  12. Use same background for all chapter titles. (a 5 step process).

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.)

Book - Chapter 3, Birds, Bugs - Crane Fly

10/4/2019

 
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

Book - Chapter 3, Bird, Bugs - Grasshoppers

6/21/2019

 
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

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?

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.
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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

 
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.

Book, Chapter 3 - Birds, Bugs - Seabirds

10/12/2018

 
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

 
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!]

Book - Birds, Bugs Chapter 3 - Tropical Birds

6/1/2018

 
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.

Book - Birds, Bugs Chapter 3 - Songbirds

12/7/2017

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

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We use a 12" x 18" sheet pan. You can place any extra suet in a 8x8 pan or a ramekin. 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

Book - Animals Chapter 2 - Intriguing Info

10/12/2017

 
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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