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30Oct/093

Fix It Friday

This is my first time participating in Fix It Friday over at I <3 Faces. I couldn't resist doing a play on this adorable photo! She is a doll! Dana Suggs (I <3 Faces contributor and author of From Chaos to Grace) provided this special Halloween photo for their "Halloween Dress-Up" week!

Here is the original:

and here is my edit:

I used Photoshop CS2 to bump the levels, and saturation.
I also used Pioneer Woman's Bring on the Eyes action, and Kelly haddad's vintage sunflower action.
Finally sharpened for web.

I usually prefer B&W but this one seems a little too sharp. I think I should have toned that part down. I used the above actions/edits first and then converted to B&W using my own action.

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28Oct/090

Cloth Diaper Giveaways!

Interested in winning some Cloth Diapers and Cloth Diaper accessories??

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Head over to Cloth Diapering Bloggers, sign up, and join the Cloth Diaper Giveaways group! LOTS of new giveaways posted each week and some great chances to build up your cloth diaper stash!

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16Oct/090

Cloth Diaper Giveaways!

Visit Happily Domestic for some really great Cloth Diapering giveaways!!

I have entered to win a Nifty Nappy OS diaper and a Thirsties Duo Wrap! I am super excited about these giveaways!
Head on over to Happily Domestic and enter to win!

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15Oct/090

Win a 1yr Membership to ClickinMoms!

Want to win a 1yr Membership to ClickinMoms.com?

Visit my family blog for more info on how to win!

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14Oct/0916

ClickinMoms Membership Giveaway!

ClickinMoms.com has completely changed my outlook on photography! When I chose to purchase my Canon DSLR, I didn't have a clue how to use it. I read tutorials and books and still I just didn't feel like I knew enough.

Then someone in the digital scrapbooking community sent a link to a forum that changed everything for me! I joined and immediately started reading the posts. It was so great to see real moms who wanted to learn more about how to take great photos, like myself! And I'm in awe of the talented pros there who are all to eager to help! I learned more from these ladies than I have from any of the books I read! Thank you ClickinMoms.com!

If you are looking to improve your photography or are already a pro and want to share, I encourage you to join as well! There are a few different affordable membership subscriptions to choose from.

Or you can WIN a FREE 1 yr membership (50$ value) to ClickinMoms.com! Leave a comment on this post telling me why you'd like to win and don't forget to leave your email address ;)

All entries must be received by 11:59 PM EST on October 30th!

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8Oct/091

Irelynn

Sharing some photos of Irelynn Simple and not much PPing. The b/w high contrast was a LR2 preset and they have been defogged a bit. For her eyes I used PWs Bring Out The Eyes! free action.

I did add a texture to this one.

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8Oct/090

I’m a winner!

I sometimes enter some of the fabulous giveaways at Prop Insanity and today I got an email that I was chosen a winner of Kim Hill's Actions and Presets at Pink Ink Studios! I have been a fan of Kim Hill for years as she was a fellow digi scrap designer that I greatly admire!

Prop Insanity is such a great place to find THE BEST photography props and of course it's ran by the wonderful Tracy Joy! (I have her Joey dslr camera bags and some of the Erin flaps - drool!)