I wanted to spruce up my header so I used this tutorial for a lomo look. I really liked how easy it was & the effect is super cool. Header Before: Header After: Has way more punch! I like it. I also tried out the effect on a picture of my oldest son. Love how … More Challenge #1 Lomography
So this week, I chose to colorize a photo. I used a black & white image of my Mom when she was in 8th grade, I believe. She’s gorgeous! You can read some of her writings & thoughts here. I used this tutorial. Overall, I’m pretty pleased. I’m not very good at masking, but I got … More Challenge #1 Colorizing a Photo
I finally got the courage & some clearer instructions to take my loom knitting off of the looms. I got the Knifty Knitter Looms a couple of Christmases ago, but only tried them out in the last month or so. I wish that I had started sooner! I have the round looms & the long looms … More Challenge #5 Loom Knitting
I found a site that has some great photoshop tutorials & I will probably be drawing heavily from these tutorials for my Photoshop effects. I love the 60s/70s look of retro & vintage photos, so I was excited to see a super easy tutorial for achieving this effect. I followed the instructions pretty much exactly though … More Challenge #1 Vintage Photo Effect
I’m a bit of a jack of all trades, master of none. I do like variety though & I like to try lots of different things. Things that I am currently dabbling in: embroidery, loom knitting, scrapbooking, clothing sewing, jewelry creation & card making. Things that I would like to learn: knitting & crochet for sure. I … More Challenge #5 Craft Projects
As someone who loves photography & graphics, but who lacks skill & training, I am anxious to increase my knowledge & ability. For the rest of 2011, I will research & work on one Photoshop effect per week. I’ll post the before & after photos & link to any tutorials I use.
I’m in a bit of a rut. I love my life. It’s different then I ever thought it would be, but it’s good. I am married to my best friend – he’s fun, funny, super smart & creative. I have two amazing boys who keep me on my toes. I am blessed to be able … More Here I Go…
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