Your desktop image??

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So today I offer you a challenge.
I was so tired of turning on my computer and looking at the same image over and over on my desktop that I created the one above.
Of course... I think it turned out super cool. :)
What do you have on yours? Don't you think it should be something you kreated yourself? Of course you do!!
I can hear you saying... I can't do that..... but I know you can!!
Here is what I did.

On my desktop screen. I right clicked and chose properties. Then I went to settings. This gives you your screen resolution. Create a new document the same size. Next I found an interesting scrap paper. I made mine, you can download it here
Next I added an image, changing the blend mode to soft light and used my move tool to bump it over to the left. I knew I wanted a scroll around Grace's eye so I dug around in my brushes for something that would work. Stamped a new layer and used Ctrl T to freetransform it to fit. Played with my blend modes until I found an interesting effect. I found the flower swirls in my swirls stash. (sorry I don't know where I got them) I did a little burning here and there. I wanted my edges a little darker so the icons on my desktop would show. I then saved my image as a jpeg to my desktop. Double clicked to open and chose, save as desktop background. Now I see Grace's gorgeous blue eyes every time I turn on the computer. What could be better than that!

I do hope you give it a try. A new kreation just for you will always make you smile.
Happy Weekend!!
~kimi~

Comments

Katherine B said…
Absolutely GORGEOUS Kim! And thanks for the paper! =)
May 22, 2009 at 6:13 PM
Joanie said…
Kimi, I did this back in December... I post the results on my blog if you want to take a look.
http://joaniesbalonie.blogspot.com/2008/12/sharing.html
May 22, 2009 at 11:23 PM
shari aka smiles said…
Kimi, this is beautiful! I will give it a try! Thank you for the paper!
May 23, 2009 at 8:19 AM
Anonymous said…
Thank you so much for this Freebie. I want to let you know that I posted a link to your blog in Creative Busy Hands Scrapbook Freebies Search List, under the Uncategorized post on May. 23, 2009. Thanks again.
May 23, 2009 at 12:31 PM
~Kristie~ said…
Darnit! I wish I knew how to do all of this too! That looks really good.
May 23, 2009 at 8:30 PM
Bimba said…
Very nice, thank you :)
May 24, 2009 at 5:52 AM
kimi kreations said…
Well Kristie since it is your child I can probably give you a copy for your computer if you like. LOL!!
May 24, 2009 at 8:48 AM
Joanie said…
Kimi, I use the Minima stretch template and then customized the colors and background. I love how I can get enormous photos with the Minima stretch template. I use Photobucket to post my photos (large 640 x 480) but you can go larger than that. If you have anymore questions don't hesitate to shout out to me either hear or on Facebook. I have long been inspired by your work.
Thanks,
Joanie
May 25, 2009 at 12:10 PM
Sunny Archibald said…
Pretty, Kimi. Thanks for the cool paper.
May 25, 2009 at 7:46 PM
Simone said…
Thanks for the idea and tut!soun ds great will try it thanks for the paper also.
May 25, 2009 at 7:59 PM
baroochi@yahoo.com said…
Thank you for the paper it's great. Have been trying your technique, not quite there but I'll keep at it as I love the effect you achieved - brilliant. Thanks again. Barb
June 28, 2009 at 2:20 AM
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