my digital insanity

Little Lady in Red

2011-02-13T23:03:00.000-08:00

From a Valentine's Photoshoot w/my daughter. Edited in Adobe Lightroom.

Winter Wonderland

2011-01-17T22:15:00.000-08:00

Love this photo of my guys in a winter wonderland over Christmas break.

Face of 2010?

2011-01-03T23:47:00.000-08:00

They are looking for the face photo of 2010 over at I heart faces. And how can I not toss this picture of my son, Alec into the mix? How do you resist those eyes? I can't.

Orchard Photos

2010-10-17T19:46:00.000-07:00

The theme at I heart Faces this week is orchards and I have some recent orchard shots!

I think this is my favorite picture with a face in it.

For more shots from our Labor Day weekend, check out this post!

Baby Alec

2010-06-13T21:47:00.000-07:00

I have to join in over at I {heart} faces this week, since it is baby week, and my baby is my favorite subject of late. (Although, I don't think he loves the camera). Here he is at 3 weeks old. Editing done with Adobe Lightroom.

Barefoot--Soles 4 Souls

2010-05-31T21:49:00.000-07:00

It's been a while since I've posted anything here, but when I read that I {heart} faces was having a barefoot (non-competitive week), I knew I had a few photos to share.

I took this picture, just a few weeks ago, of the bare feet of my brand new baby.

It reminded me of this photo I had taken nearly 6 years ago of his big brother's baby feet, and big sister's toddler toes. I actually used this photo on the birth announcement. Underneath the photo it read, "our home has grown by two feet." And although my boys have started out with pretty big feet for newborns, they just keep growing. I love that I was able to capture some of these fleeting details!

You can link up your barefoot photos at I heart faces and help spread the word about Soles 4 Souls, a charity that collects shoes and distributes them to those in need.

Castle on a Cloud--Places I love

2010-01-31T19:49:00.000-08:00

I haven't had a lot of time to work on my photography/editing skills lately, but this week's challenge at I {heart} faces, got me thinking about the gorgeous places I visited in Europe a few years ago. I think these were all taken with my point and shoot, and as you can see from the smaller pictures, that didn't dampen the beauty around me. I'm just not sure they captured the other-worldly feeling I had there. Europe did not disappoint my expectations. So many times, I felt like I was in a scene from a fairytale, so to better capture my feelings about the places I visited, I have done some editing and added a bit of texture to the photos. I am thinking about doing a series to hang on the wall somewhere. What do you think?

Neuschwanstein Castle

It really was a castle on a cloud as we approached Neuschwanstein castle for our tour that morning. The original photo is below. I removed a few distractions from the foreground, played with the lighting, and added some textures above.

A different view of the castle. Not quite as artsy, but a little more texture for drama.

original:

This cathedral was in Salzburg, Austria. The sky was glorious in the original, but the building was too dark. I lightened it up, and again added texture.

original.

I loved Europe, and could probably find a dozen more pictures to work on, but for now, I'd love to hear your feedback on these!

Beach Day

2009-07-27T09:38:00.000-07:00

This is probably my favorite photo (straight from the camera) from our Memorial Day beach trip. I don't think it counts for I heart Faces this week, since you can't see their faces very well. No one wanted to look at me when the ocean was on the other side. So I'm submitting this to I heart Faces but just for fun.

Sparks are flying

2009-07-06T12:02:00.000-07:00

Love this photo, straight from the camera, I captured of my SIL and her new boyfriend! Perfect!

Sharing at I {heart} Faces this week &

Fix-it Friday

2009-06-19T20:31:00.000-07:00

Just because I have nothing to do today (ha, ha), I decided I wanted to try participating in the Fix-it-Friday at the I heart Faces blog.

Here's the original. A pretty nice photo to start.

So I decided to go more artsy and went for a warm vintagy look. What do you think?

I edited in PSP X2, and layered a couple of textures I have created.

I heart Silhouettes

2009-05-26T22:49:00.000-07:00

My daughter and friend on the trampoline. The theme this week at I <3 Faces is silhouettes. I was glad to catch the sunflare. In editing I intensified the color just a little to add some interest. I love your feedback!

I {heart} Laughing Children

2009-05-11T16:38:00.000-07:00

This is my entry for this week's I {heart} faces photo contest. The theme is laughter. And the Pioneer Woman is judging! This is a cute little girl I got to photograph at my workshop a few weeks back(see previous posts). I appreciate feedback, since I'm pretty new to photography that isn't on auto, and adding texture, etc. to the photos. It seems that my photos have a different quality when I post them here. Should I be resizing them for the web? Thanks for stopping by!

Handsome in a Hat

2009-05-04T20:17:00.000-07:00

How cute is this little guy (my nephew) only a few months old? I thought the hat was too adorable, so I'm entering this shot in this week's contest over at...

The theme is hats!

If you are visiting for the first time, you might want to check out my main blog--full of all kinds of crazy, crafty, and creative ideas.

Baptism finished...almost

2009-04-16T09:19:00.000-07:00

Remember a few posts ago I was struggling with what to do with the text on this photo? Well this was my solution. I used only the first verse and played around with color, outline, font, and shadow, until I felt it was pretty legible. So I would call this project finished, but I have tried 4 times to upload it to Costco, and each time my browser freezes! Ah! The frustration! Can you think of anywhere else with a really quick turn-around that I can get them printed?

I Heart Her Face--Easter Pic

2009-04-12T22:37:00.001-07:00

I posted a couple of cute Easter pics of my other children below, but I love this one of my baby girl, because it's a great pose and it is clearly Easter. I am submitting it to the Easter Edition of I heart faces photography competition this week. I had a bit of difficulty in editing her face since it is a bit shadowed by the hat, and would love any input you have to offer.

More cute Easter photos at 5 mins for Mom
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Where I share all sorts of ideas about parties, crafts, home decor and projects, kids, etc.

Cute kids on Easter

2009-04-12T22:31:00.000-07:00

I took these of a couple of my cute kids on Easter. I used two different texture layers on both of them. One to warm up the skin tones (shooting in shade) and the other to intensify and add dimension to the background. I'd love your constructive feedback!

I Like to Look for Rainbows--DigitalArt

2009-04-05T22:37:00.000-07:00

My daughter is turning 8 and getting baptized this month. I wanted do something unique for an invitation. And this is what I have come up with so far.

We went to the park this morning and took this original.

I used lots of layers and textures to come up with this. But I wanted to include the lyrics to a favorite primary song:

I like to look for rainbows
whenever there is rain
and ponder on the beauty
of an earth made clean again.
I want my life to be as clean
as earth right after rain.
I want to be the best I can
and live with God again.
I know when I am baptized
my wrongs are washed away,
and I can be forgiven
and improve myself each day.
I want my life to be as clean
as earth right after rain.
I want to be the best I can
and live with God again.

So my dilemma is that I like the artsy look of the words over the photo in the first picture. Unfortunately, they are pretty difficult to read. So what do you think? Should I use a more clear text to clearly convey the lyrics, and lose some of the artfulness (is that a word?), or should the words be a subtle part of the overall picture.

Here's the version my husband likes that is easier to read. What do you think?

I'd love any other feedback you have to give. I am hoping to get these printed right away, so I need to make my decisions pretty quick.

I can't believe my baby girl is so grown up already!!! Doesn't she look sweet?

Photo Workshop Textures

2009-03-29T02:14:00.000-07:00

We talked a bit about using textures at the photography workshop today. I love this picture and had fun experimenting with textures on it. Which one do you prefer? Please vote in the poll on the sidebar!
Picture A- Straight forward (a little moody blue feel)

Picture B-Subtle texture

Picture C-Lots of texture and warmth

I created the texture myself, but think it might be a keeper. What do you think.

Memory Mixer Review Layouts

2009-01-28T10:27:00.000-08:00

Glamour Girl

2008-11-10T01:22:00.000-08:00

Partial Credit List:

Paper: LDD Hullabaloo, Kelly Mickus

Elements: Lisa Sisneros, Agnes Lahur, Kelly Mickus

Alpha: Shabby Princess (Amy Teets)

2008-11-10T01:11:00.000-08:00

This is an exerpt from a book I made for my FIL's 60th birthday. The book has 60 memories of Dad from his children and Grandchildren.
List Paper: ?
numbers: Lisa Sisneros
Paper: Lori Barnhurst
Acryllic flower: Michelle Coleman
Matte: Susan Fitch
Alpha: Julia Makotinsky

Dad's 60th--Playing with the kids

2008-11-10T00:59:00.000-08:00

This is an exerpt from a book I made for my FIL's 60th birthday. The book has 60 memories of Dad from his children and Grandchildren.

List Paper: ?

numbers: Lisa Sisneros

Everything else: Leora Safford (LDD) "My dad said so" kit

Dad's 60th--Garden

2008-11-10T00:54:00.000-08:00

This is an exerpt from a book I made for my FIL's 60th birthday. The book has 60 memories of Dad from his children and Grandchildren.

List Paper: ?

numbers, paper, butterfly: Lisa Sisneros (LDD)

Dad's 60th--Education

2008-11-10T00:47:00.000-08:00

This is an exerpt from a book I made for my FIL's 60th birthday. The book has 60 memories of Dad from his children and Grandchildren.

List Paper: ?
numbers: Lisa Sisneros
pin: Lori Barnhurst

The Magic of Christmas

2008-11-10T00:24:00.000-08:00

Paper/Frame: Michelle Coleman
Tag: mine
Fonts: Santa'sSleighFull, Selfish, Christmas
numbers: Lisa Sisneros (LDD)

Milo's Birth Announcement

2008-11-09T23:52:00.000-08:00

Ribbon based on paper by Lisa Warren
Fonts: Tw Cen MT, Stamp Act, Wendy medium
Alpha: Lisa Sisneros

Nancy Drew Invitation and Thank you

2008-11-09T23:42:00.000-08:00

For details about the invitation, go here.

To find out more about these thankyou cards, go here.

Rocket Invitations

2008-11-09T23:39:00.000-08:00

Details, credits, and directions listed here.

Bat-iful party invitations

2008-11-09T23:37:00.000-08:00

For more details and credits go here.

1st birthday--Cupcake invitation

2008-11-09T23:33:00.000-08:00

CREDITS: Photo-Natalie Crisp, font: Tuna with Rye, Paper: Misty Mareda, Cupcake elements (recolored, reworked) and alpha: Leora Sanford, Letter T: frame: Kelly Mickus

For more details, see this post.

Nancy Drew Notebook - hybrid project

2008-11-09T23:30:00.000-08:00

For credits and details, see here.

Happy Anniversary

2008-11-09T23:26:00.000-08:00

Credits here.

Pumpkin Shower Invitation

2008-11-09T23:13:00.000-08:00

See this post for all of the details.

H Family Reunion Invitation

2008-11-09T22:56:00.000-08:00

Trees: Mrs B (Jen Beschinski)
Alpha: Lori Barnhurst
Grass: PSP X2
Paper sky: Lisa Sisneros?0
All other elements: mine
Fonts: 2peas scrapbook, Tahoma, TrashHand, 2 peas weathervane

N Family Reunion invite

2008-11-09T22:47:00.000-08:00

Papers & Elements: Shabby Princess

Sister's Retreat Blog Header

2008-11-09T22:45:00.000-08:00

Michelle Coleman paper

2008-11-09T22:38:00.000-08:00

Photo Credit: Yellow Pear Photography
Fonts: Pegsanna

Glas House Blog Header

2008-11-09T22:30:00.000-08:00

Photo Credit: Yellow Pear Photography
Swirls: mine
Fonts: Scriptina, Castellar

Kid's Blog Header

2008-11-09T22:27:00.000-08:00

All elements designed by Kira, or me, except...

Fonts:

Stamped DSG, Teenage Girl 2

Blog Header--November '08

2008-11-09T22:19:00.000-08:00

Frame: PSP X2

Label and ribbon: Summer Driggs (Summertime Design) recolored and modified.

Date Bit: Misty Cato (recolored)

Alpha: Tiff Tillman (recolored)

Fonts: Mayflower Antique

Blog Header--October '08

2008-11-09T22:14:00.000-08:00

Paper & Swirls: Nancy Kubo (LDD)
Fonts: the King & Queen font, Times New Yorker,

Blog Header--September '08

2008-11-09T22:10:00.000-08:00

Frame: Michelle Coleman
Date Bits: Misty Cato
Fonts: Benjamin Franklin, Wendy Medium

Blog Header--August '08

2008-11-09T22:03:00.000-08:00

Paper and Elements: Leora Saford (LDD)

Fonts: Wendy, !Sketchy Times, Feltpen

Blog Header--May '08

2008-11-09T21:55:00.000-08:00

Papers: Leora Sanford (LDD)

Frames: Michelle Coleman

alpha: Susan Fitch (LDD apprentice)-recolored

Fonts: Scriptina, Stamp Act Jumbled, Schindler Small Caps

Blog Header--April '08

2008-11-09T21:48:00.000-08:00

Paislee Press Paper Elements
Background Paper: Misty Mareda
Alphabet: Michelle Coleman
Ribbon and Charm: Michelle Coleman
Stick pin: Shabby Princess
Word Art: Tia Bennett (2 peas)
Font: Stamp Act jumbled
Swirls: mine

Blog Header--March '08

2008-11-09T21:39:00.000-08:00

I can't find all of the credits, sorry! If you recognize an uncredited element, please comment below. Thanks!

Background: Paisley Park Avenue by ??? (love this collection!)
Circle stitching: Lori Barnhurst
Font: Punch Label

Blog Header--Feb '08

2008-11-09T21:29:00.000-08:00

Photo Credit: Yellow Pear Photography
Alpha: Michelle Coleman (LDD)
Hearts: Michelle Coleman
Paper: Rhonna Farrer 2 peas
Fonts: NotnorvalHmkBold

Blog Header--Dec '07

2008-11-09T11:04:00.000-08:00

Background: Rhonna Farrer
Fonts: CaslonAntT, CAC Shishoni Brush
Photo Credit: Yellow Pear Photography

Blog Header--January '08

2008-11-09T10:08:00.000-08:00

paper: Veronica Ponce-2 peas-Cottage Bluff
font: NicolasCocTReg
alpha: Shabby Princess--Urban Alpha & Numbers
Photo Credit: Yellow Pear Photography

Summer 08-blog header

2008-11-05T11:02:00.001-08:00

Credits:

Summer House kit by Kelley Mickus

Shabby Overlay by Shabby Princess (Vintage Floral Kit)

Fonts: Jane Austen, JF Ringmaster

the FLOWERS

2008-11-05T10:52:00.000-08:00

Credits:

Photo Credit- RLT Photography

Paper-Michelle Coleman--Wild Sorbet

Misty Mareda--Creole Candy

Alpha--Agnes Lahur

Elements--Agnes Lahur--Seasons

Lisa Sisneros--green flower

Shabby Princess--corsage pin

Font--Wendy Medium

Grandpa & Me

2008-11-05T10:26:00.000-08:00

Love this photo!

Credits:

Paper: Kelly Mickus (LDD apprentice)

Elements: Lisa Sisneros (all except...)

Tag: Leora Sanford

Fonts: Times new roman, Times New Yorker

Mikelle & Bobby Glas

2008-11-05T10:15:00.000-08:00

Credits:

note...most everything is recolored or tweaked a little.

papers: Paislee Park Avenue (black)

trim: Leora Saford (flirty spring)

Lisa Sisneros-These little Moments-pink paper and elements

Fonts: Scriptina, Castellar

Fairy Grandmother

2008-11-05T10:10:00.000-08:00

My mother really made my daughter's 4-year-old birthday, by sewing this gorgeous Cinderella dress for her. I love the picture of the two of them together!

Credits:

paper: Lisa Sisneros--LDD Hullabaloo (recolored)

elements: Dale Ann Cubbage--LDD Apprentice elements kit

frames: MCO Doodle Art FramesAlpha/Numbers: Amy Teets--Silver Sparkles Alpha

Fonts: The King & Queen Font, MP Peony

Wild things

2008-11-05T09:44:00.000-08:00

The cut-out animals are all pics I took at the zoo that day, along with the framed pics of my kids.

Love this freebie from Lisa Sisneros!

Everything I used is from that, except for the tiger paper which is from Paint Shop Pro X2.

Fonts: rage it, alice, elephant

Heart BREAKER in training

2008-11-05T09:26:00.000-08:00

This paper from the challenge freebie, made me think of my son's Valentine's shirt right away.

papers--Leora Sanford--April Color Challenge

alpha--Michelle Coleman--Hand Stamped Alpha

heart element--MCO--Savoir Faire (edited)

stitching--MCO--All American

staple--Lori Barnhurst

fonts:Wendy MediumStamp Act JumbledPunch Label

So What's the Sitch?

2008-11-04T23:25:00.000-08:00

My daughter had a Kim possible themed birthday party last year, where they actually had to complete a mission to find the presents. They had a great time!

Credits:

LDD Hullabaloo6-

Shabby Princess Moody Blues (recolored)

Fonts: Jackie, rage italic, team MT, ramrod, 215000 Euro

t&t

2008-11-04T23:19:00.000-08:00

My daughter, Tessa, and my niece, Talia

Credits:

All LDD Hullabaloo freebies

except:Leora Saford - Flirty Spring lace flowers

Agnes Lahur- Alpha

Fonts: 2 peas scrapbook,EmmascriptMVB

Have a Ball

2008-11-04T23:13:00.000-08:00

My husband's paintball birthday party.

Credits:

Papers--Lori Barnhurst (some recolored)Hullabaloo & Urban Guy collections

Elements--Julia MakotinskyHappy collection

Fonts: 2peas crazy pooch, 2peas spazbucket, TW Cen-MT

Baby Jackson--Page and announcement

2008-11-04T22:59:00.000-08:00

Credits:

Courtney Wilson Twister Kit (Apprentice Freebie)

Michelle Coleman Clear AlphaPSP X2 frame

Fonts:2 Peas Weathervane, Jeana

Photography Credit:Yellow Pear Photography

Here is the version that was sent as a birth announcement.

A Day at the Park

2008-11-03T19:56:00.000-08:00

Credits:JenBeschinski AuntKarensKitschyn-Apprentice Freebie Kit

Michelle Coleman aged frame from Wild Sorbet Elements Kit(recolored and stretched)

Fonts: 2 peas crazy pooch

2 peas goofball

Journaling:
We met Grandma & Kristin at the big park in Anthem. The kids enjoyed the big slides, feeding the ducks, and riding the Daisy Mountain Railroad with Mom.