Barefoot Books- LadyD: Photo Edit

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Popsicle Melt-Down

Our youngest grandson is 18 months old and sure enjoys a yummy apple juice Popsicle.

Photo edit for Mandarin Orange Monday

I enjoyed the process of changing Riley's picture from the original one at the top. Here's the steps I took to get the finished look in the 2nd photo:

1. Yester-Color Effect
2. Paint Texture
3. Increase Saturation
4. Screen Blend Mode

I guess it looks like he's having a melt-down in the summer sun!

Yogurt Popsicle Recipe

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

Yield: 6 Popsicles

Ingredients:

1 cup plain yogurt
1 cup fruit juice
1 cup fresh fruit

Preparation:

Peel your fruit and remove the seeds (if needed). Cut the fruit into large chunks.
Puree the fruit and fruit juice in the blender until the mixture is smooth.
Add the yogurt and pulse the mixture until it is well combined.
Fill your favorite popsicle molds and freeze until the mixture is completely solid.

Books About Popsicles

Perfect Pops: The 50 Best Classic & Cool Treats
Ice Pop Joy: Organic, Healthy, Fresh, Delicious
Pops!: Icy Treats for Everyone

Crafts with Popsicle Sticks

http://spoonful.com

http://www.thecraftycrow.net

http://www.sheknows.com

What is your favorite choice of popsicle from childhood?

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“You can’t get a cup of tea big enough or a book long enough to suit me.” -- C. S. Lewis

High Five from Seal Choir

Have you ever been in a kayak going down a wild river? I guess some of the ocean kayaks are hollowed out inside with a seat, designed to sit on the top, like this group of pretty blue ones. I've always wanted to try this. I'm putting it on my list of things to do! Maybe some paddle boarding, too.

I walked down to the edge of the harbor and found this happy family of seals giving us a "high five."

So cute and funny. Photos for Blue Monday. Saying goodbye to September!

Photo Effect: Yesterday Filter

Photo Effect: Soft Focus, Lomo

Photo Effect: Paint Texture

Photo Edit: Paint Texture, Water Overlay

Photo Edit: Orange Tint

There's just something soothing and so relaxing about resting on the dock! Like a September song on this last day of the month... introducing "Seal Choir" with a high five and a bark-bark!

Photos for Mandarin Orange Monday

So long September!

“You can’t get a cup of tea big enough or a book long enough to suit me.” — C. S. Lewis

Office Makeover and CollageIt 3 Review

A nearby apartment complex was having a "summer office furniture makeover." Much to my delight, I popped in with my camera, of course... and was pleased to find blue wall art and blue pillows. I especially like this shade of blue that's on the flower and tree. Do you have a specific style of wall art that you prefer? My mother-in-law loves anything 'metal.' I think I would like to try a canvas print.

For more beautiful blues, visit Blue Monday

Review:

Since I have been on my Nikon D200 journey, I enjoy experimenting with photo software. Currently I'm using CollageIt 3 and I put together some photos of the office furniture in this post, making a few photo collages that are 800 x 600. I love all the new features CollageIt 3 has to offer and give it 5 stars!

What I especially like is that there are a plethora of templates to choose from and the 'Free Mode' is easy to use with wonderful editing options. It's a GREAT app and fun, too. Best part is that you can share your work and send it off to friends and family via email or Facebook. I recommend it!

Here's the scoop.

CollageIt 3 Pro (Normally $29.90, now $9.99 on App Store after 70% off) is an easy-to-use and automatic app that helps you create eye-catching photo collages on Mac OS X. The free version of CollageIt 3 is a TOP 5 Photography app on App Store. It’s the latest version that retains all advantageous features of CollageIt Pro and adds many new features as well.

Key features include:

45+ new templates and 4 collage styles: Mosaic, Grid, Center and Pile.
Simply add photos using “Random Layout” to generate layout automatically.
Use “Free Mode” to move, resize, rotate each photo.
Free to zoom in on collage, crop photo, adjust border of round corners, customize backgrounds, photo effects, etc.
Add text and edit its font, size, color, alignment, effects, etc.
Edit and preview collage with full-screen mode.
Save as image/PDF; set as wallpaper; share via Email or Facebook; print it out instantly.

Of course, the wall art and refrigerator art this grandma saves is "Kid's Art" Here is one more example of the many templates CollageIt 3 has to offer. It's lots of fun to create!

Read what others are saying, http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/8/prweb11013011.htm

Photo Edit: Paint

Photo Edit: Light

Photo Edit: Classroom Background

Take a look at the original wall art in blue (first photo) and then you can see the steps (just a few) that I did to get the photo result I wanted in orange. Photos for Mandarin Orange Monday

Have a great week!

“You can’t get a cup of tea big enough or a book long enough to suit me.” — C. S. Lewis

Do You Play Guitar?

It is Ryan's desire to play the guitar like his grandpa!

He practices his instrument often through the day, always with his Angry Bird hat on.

After helping out on the ranch, our grandson steps inside his grandfather's office and learns to hold the guitar properly, how to chord and strum with the strings. Ryan doesn't want to change hats because he likes being a cowboy and a guitar player at the same time! :=)

Fortunately, Ryan's grandpa has played music for the church for over 30 years and has been a worship leader. My husband is very patient with our 5 year old and we're thrilled to be teaching our grandkids how to play a musical instrument. Get 'em started young, I always say...

Do you play an instrument, sing and enjoy music, too?

Photos for Blue Monday