tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14081847879281289902024-03-05T19:51:16.972-06:00kimi kreationskimi kreationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01385994287615940536noreply@blogger.comBlogger191125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1408184787928128990.post-3886945642088075212014-03-09T11:33:00.004-05:002014-03-09T11:47:02.308-05:00Making "ART" with your phoneI am taking this really supremely cool class for iPhone photography!! It is all in video format and self paced. The only downside I have found is there is very little interaction with the others in the class. It works by posting your pics to your flickr account and yes, some people comment. I have found some of my internet friends there that was a happy surprise! So if you are into ART and are looking to take your pics to a different level. Lots of what is learned there can be easily transferred to your editing skills. <br />
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Here is the link to the class.<br />
<a href="http://fineartgrunge.com/iphonecoursepromo/?orid=4111&opid=2" target="_blank">http://fineartgrunge.com/iphonecoursepromo/?orid=4111&opid=2</a><br />
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Here are my first 3 pics.<br />
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learning new things... ~kimi~<br />
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And... this is only up to lesson #4. Can't wait to learn how to add two images together to get a double exposure look.<br />
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<br />kimi kreationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01385994287615940536noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1408184787928128990.post-67429784519292068282014-02-13T16:21:00.001-06:002014-02-13T16:24:49.041-06:00Valentine FreebiesHappy Valentine Everyone....<br />
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A few valentine freebies for you. Enjoy! :)<br />
4 png valentine lovelies and a texture. <br />
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<img src="http://www.pixentral.com/pics/1LJEjUKXqUziSkSjZNeG3eZ6Usghw0.jpg" height="456" width="640" /> <br />
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<span style="background-color: magenta;"><a href="https://www.mediafire.com/?q03b6s0lj1g3fam">You can download here.</a></span><br />
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~kimi~kimi kreationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01385994287615940536noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1408184787928128990.post-82977720625142966112014-01-20T13:39:00.000-06:002014-01-20T16:37:54.481-06:00Super Cool "FREE" FontI just love the free font that <b><u>Creative Market</u></b> is offering today. It is called Dusty Circus.<br />
It comes in 2 parts, the outside and the inside, lots of cool options!! <br />
I have added a link to their site on my blog. -------------------------->>>>>>>>><br />
Hope you ENJOY!<br />
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<img src="http://www.pixentral.com/pics/1B6okYWVouwok1KcypgLI0Uzce7VB0.jpg" height="386" width="580" />kimi kreationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01385994287615940536noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1408184787928128990.post-24776957475830452602013-12-17T16:42:00.003-06:002013-12-17T16:44:07.982-06:00Want some really cool freebies?Hi everyone... I have some goodies coming soon but wanted to make sure everyone was getting the goodies at Creative Market!!<br />
It is a wonderful site where a lot of designers go and sell their products. Looking for that unusual item that you are having a hard time finding... it will be there! Once you sign up, you also get info about the freebies they offer. Hurry and take advantage of their generosity today! It is free.<br />
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Here is the link.<a href="https://creativemarket.com/?u=kimi_boo"> <span style="color: magenta;">Creative Market. </span></a><br />
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~kimi~kimi kreationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01385994287615940536noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1408184787928128990.post-70284840883614582532013-11-16T16:47:00.000-06:002013-11-16T17:06:11.482-06:00Freebie Brush SetHi everyone....<br />
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I took a brush class at<span style="color: #6fa8dc;"> <span style="color: magenta;"><a href="http://jessicasprague.com/">jessicasprague.com</a></span></span> a little while back. I always meant to make a brush set to share and am finally getting there. So here is a little brush set that I made. It is mostly arrows but, I did throw a few odds and ends in there with it. I hope you enjoy! If you have not taken a class there, you should really check it out. There is something to fit just about anyone's needs. From scrapbooking to editing to photography. It is a site I highly recommend!! <br />
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Here is a copy of what some of them look like.<br />
<img height="640" src="http://www.pixentral.com/pics/1PpQZzT2zkLcJKNaKWHBHGiPYSkuWR1.jpg" width="640" /><br />
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I threw the paper in also as a goodie. :~) <br />
<span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: magenta;"><a href="http://www.mediafire.com/download/q3v454qphtmqmb9/kimi+brush+set.zip">You can download here</a></span></span>. (this download will be available for 48 hours only)<br />
Be a subscriber today so you don't miss out.<br />
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~kimi~kimi kreationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01385994287615940536noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1408184787928128990.post-53314815118944647522013-10-15T13:36:00.001-05:002013-11-02T13:46:39.729-05:00Free 12x12, four image template<b>Hi everyone... every month the camera club I belong to has a Motivational Theme. A word is given out and we are encouraged to pick up our camera and submit an image that we think fits the theme word. I have been in charge of this for the last couple of years and am letting it go. Next year someone else will take over. So, to give our club the "big send off" I let them know the November theme word was brown. I also provided them with this four image template to fill. This way they have 2 months to look for picture to use. meanwhile.... I have been having such fun with it, I thought I would share with everyone. <span style="color: magenta;"><a href="http://www.mediafire.com/download/8crvwkij1w73l8d/kimi+12x12+collage.zip"><span style="color: magenta;">You can download here</span>.</a></span> </b><br />
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<b>Here are directions on how to use a clipping mask: This will work in both Photoshop and Elements.</b><br />
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<b>From the bottom layer going up....</b><br />
<b>You will have your background color, in this case it is white.</b><br />
<b>Your clipping mask is the black rectangle. (there are 4, they are labeled)</b><br />
<b>Your image goes on top of the rectangle layer you want to use there.</b><br />
<b>Once you group your image with the proper clipping mask, you can resize as needed.</b><br />
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<b>Ctrl T is your shortcut to resize. In Photoshop you will hold down the shift key when resizing to keep your proportions correct.</b><br />
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<b>You can clip your image and mask together a couple of ways.</b><br />
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your image layer. Hold down the alt key and click on the line between
the image layer and the mask. Find that difficult? Go to Layer, Group
with Previous. (top tool bar)</b><br />
<b>Or the shortcut is, make sure your picture layer is highlighted and hit Alt Ctrl G</b><br />
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move it around or resize it as you like.</b><br />
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<span style="color: magenta;"><b><a href="http://kimikreations.blogspot.com/2009/06/freebie-time.html">I have a photo example of what the layers should look like once they are grouped together here. </a> </b></span><br />
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<b>Here are two examples that I made recently. My sweet little Abby. <!--3--></b><br />
<b>Grand-babies are why God made children. </b><br />
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Subscribe today so you don't miss any FREEBIES! Hope you Enjoy!<br />
Not sure if anyone is getting these are not. Please let me know? <br />
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~kimi~ Or as Abby calls me, Lolli<!--3--><!--3-->kimi kreationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01385994287615940536noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1408184787928128990.post-61595521761078624542013-10-06T14:43:00.001-05:002013-10-06T14:58:12.265-05:00A little sharpening tip for your pictures.I love this time of year in Louisiana. We never really get a cold hard winter here, that is very rare. But, every year when it is time for the kiddos to head back to school my Spider Lilies bloom. A little surprise of a flower. They come up from the dirt with just a straight stalk and the flower explodes on the top. No warning at all. The greenery comes later to feed the bulb. Today I share a pic that I took a few days ago of my red ones.<br />
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So, lets talk about how it was processed...<br />
I am shooting a Nikon D800 in raw. I open my pics in Lightroom because I an not a Bridge lover. I mainly use Lightroom as a file organizer, rarely do I edit in LR. I will set my white balance there. So easy!! On this image I used a preset called, Sunflare Left (RAW Pretty Preset) 2, I searched and can't find where I got it from. SORRY. Then I opened into Phtoshop. I am working in CS5. Next I ran Coffee Shops free action called Velvet Cream. I will be honest.... I use this action on so many of my pics. Here is what I do, it is very versatile.(the link is bellow)<br />
I run the action, turn off all of the layers from top to bottom. Then I start at the bottom layer above my original image and I think, does this make it better or worse? The first is a is a sharpening layer. I never ever ever sharpen my entire image. I always selectively sharpen. So on this layer, I will mask in the part that I want to be sharp. Then I keep going up the layers turning them on and off as I go, masking bits and pieces if need be.<br />
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Now, that I have rambled on... non of that was my sharpening tip. After I am finished with the action. I use a keyboard shortcut to combine all my working layers into one image. By not flattening the layers together, I can go back and make any changes down the road. Make sure your top working layer is highlighted. Then hit Ctrl, Shift, Alt E. Once you have your new combined layer, I duplicate and go to Filter, Other, High Pass. I have my settings on 6.5. (I can't tell you why, this is just what I have found to work over the years.) Now, you have 2 options, you can change your blend mode to Overlay or Softlight. If I am using this to sharpen things on a portrait; eyes, lips, etc. I will always use Softlight, If I am sharpening a thing like a barn or a pine cone, I will use Overlay. Adjusting the opacity as needed so it looks real. Give this a try and see what you think?! The High Pass filter is in both Photoshop and Photoshop Elements. <br />
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<span style="color: #3d85c6;"><span style="background-color: #fff2cc;"><a href="http://www.thecoffeeshopblog.com/2011/02/coffeeshop-velvet-cream-pspse-action.html">Here is a link to The Coffee Shops Velvet Cream action.</a></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: magenta;"><a href="http://www.lightroompresets.com/"><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><span style="background-color: #fff2cc;">Here is a link to Pretty Presets shop. </span></span> </a></span><br />
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Happy Sunday!<br />
~kimi~kimi kreationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01385994287615940536noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1408184787928128990.post-12790185896030710892013-10-02T19:52:00.001-05:002013-10-06T20:07:21.607-05:00FREE Chevron PapersHi everyone, Welcome to kimi kreations!!!! If you are one of my old and dear friends that used to stop by for freebies or photo tips.... I am glad to see you! If you are new, WELCOME!<br />
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Here are the first of many freebies to come.<br />
This is what I am going to do, I am going to offer the freebies for 48 hours, after that I will have them for sale in my old an neglected shop that I am going to reopen. The point here is getting people to subscribe so they are getting the freebies!! So make sure you subscribe. :-)<br />
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My "terms of use" are as follows:<br />
You may use them for Personal and Commercial use. As long as the commercial use is not reselling them. If you make a card for a client. That is fine. You may not RESELL them.<br />
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You get seven Chevron Papers. All are 12x12 at 300 dpi.<br />
What I ask in return is... share this with your friends, on forums, on Facebook, anywhere you think someone might be interested. Also, let me know what you like, give me hints for things to make and let me know which paper you think will work best for you so I know which direction to keep going. <br />
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You can download <a href="http://www.mediafire.com/download/yqc53iut6pg92hk/Chevron+papers.zip"><span style="color: magenta;">(sorry time is up, subscribe so you don't miss out) </span></a><br />
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Examples:<br />
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Now get out there and spread the word!!<br />
~kimi~kimi kreationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01385994287615940536noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1408184787928128990.post-34366677482749857802013-09-30T11:21:00.004-05:002013-09-30T14:24:04.003-05:00Time to come home....Things have been crazy busy... but I have decided that I need to take the time, to do the things that make me happy. That means coming back to my blog and making goodies to give away or helping you learn to edit your pictures a little better! <br />
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Things are going to change as I go along. The design may change, ads will be added to help you find the goodies you are searching for out there in cyber space. (maybe goodies you didn't even know you needed)<br />
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I will ramble on about my work, personal life, etc.<br />
And.... freebies will be given freely with lots of love. So, I encourage you to sign up, follow along so you don't miss anything. I am thinking of putting a deadline on freebies, such as it being available for download only for 48 hours. Subscribe so you don't miss anything!<br />
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Here is a sample of some of the first things that will be given away.<br />
A cool chevron paper and the black bits or a brush set that I am working on. If you look on the paper, you see little flowers and dots, those are included in the brush set with lots of others. I have so many at this point... I will probably break it into 2 sets.<br />
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Everything should start rolling out in the next few days! =)<br />
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Time for me to come home.... I've been missing you!<br />
~kimi~ kimi kreationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01385994287615940536noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1408184787928128990.post-66083044376047585262013-06-30T21:39:00.001-05:002013-09-30T10:58:08.166-05:00Free FrameHi guys.... yes, I am still here from time to time. I made a new frame today and thought I would share. You can download it here.<a href="http://www.mediafire.com/download/91jsspym9k1b8dj/kimi+frame+-+tan.zip"> <span style="color: #cc0000;"> <span style="color: #6fa8dc;"> kim frame - tan</span></span></a><br />
This is what it looks like, a picture is my daughter Holly and her daughter Abby.<br />
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<br />kimi kreationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01385994287615940536noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1408184787928128990.post-90562785379413038562012-04-18T16:39:00.005-05:002013-09-30T12:24:27.190-05:00A Creative Share Site :)Hi everyone....<br />
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I stumbled across this new site. They are trying to create a market place kind of like Etsty but for creative items that were made by a mouse. It should be a fun place to find cool and interesting things.<br />
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It is called "Creative Market" handcrafted, mousemade.<br />
New market site where you can sell and buy, fonts, brushes etc, Early members, who join, get some freebies, and if you use this link, I get some credits too :)<br />
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Click on the link below to join.<br />
<span style="color: #ff99ff;">h</span><a href="http://creativemarket.com/udvyJDl" style="color: #ff99ff;">ttp://creativemarket.com/udvyJDl</a><br />
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If you join... don't forget to click on the freebie tab, and choose some goodies.<br />
The freebies are only available until the site goes public. So if you are interested, you would need to sign up soon. =)<br />
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~kimi~kimi kreationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01385994287615940536noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1408184787928128990.post-2349129057984554602011-12-10T21:52:00.006-06:002013-10-02T22:00:28.873-05:00Snowflake PaperIs there anybody out there?<br />
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Hi guys, yep I am still around!! Life just got in the way of my poor neglected blog.<br />
I was looking for a paper to use on our Christmas Cards and couldn't find what I was after, so I made my own.<br />
Then thought.... Let's Share!! :-)<br />
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So for everyone that hasn't given up on me, here you go.<br />
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<a href="http://s575.photobucket.com/albums/ss196/KimiBoustany/?action=view&current=kimi_SnowpaperWEB.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Photobucket" border="0" src="http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss196/KimiBoustany/kimi_SnowpaperWEB.jpg" /></a><br />
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Download here<br />
<a href="http://www.mediafire.com/i/?hib59y5sn65p931" style="color: #ff99ff;">kimi_Snow Paper</a><br />
Normal Terms Of Use Apply. You May Not Sell It As Your Own.<br />
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I miss you all! {hugs}<br />
~kimi~kimi kreationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01385994287615940536noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1408184787928128990.post-77186998677577650682011-07-18T21:42:00.003-05:002013-10-02T13:27:40.329-05:00Art?!So everyone has their own interpretation of what ART is.<br />
As photographers, we tend to fall into 2 categories. The minimalist. (a person who tends to stay true to his image)<br />
For the sake of discussion, we will call the other... the "non" minimalist. :0)<br />
Now I will gladly say, I am certainly a "non" minimalist!<br />
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I wanted to share one of my latest images with you. It is a picture of my daughter Holly. I saw an image by another photographer and wanted to try and capture something close. I love how the image came out. It truly does represent Holly. She is not the smiley happy kid. At 20 she has grown into her own person, she is deep and focused.<br />
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I used a simple Gradient Map to change the image to black and white.<br />
I used the spot healing brush to tidy up her face.<br />
I added a texture that had a brownish tone. I duplicated the texture so I had two layers. On the bottom layer I changed the blend mode to softlight. The layer that was above it was left on normal mode and bits of it were masked away using a layer mask.<br />
I wanted the darker side darker, so one side of her face was darken using the burn tool. I had her leaning against a window frame. Truthfully my shutter was slow and I had to sharpen her face to get the image to work.<br />
So.... go forth and look around. Find an image you like and try master the effect. It will push you to new levels.<br />
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I give you Holly as Art?!<br />
You decide.....<br />
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As a side note, this image was picked as Pioneer Woman's 1st place in one of her black & white competitions. I must not be the only one that got it! I jumped for joy!!! YAY! <br />
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{hugs to everyone}<br />
~kimi~kimi kreationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01385994287615940536noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1408184787928128990.post-89840902417344609362011-05-29T16:21:00.007-05:002011-06-17T16:51:11.906-05:00A free textrure for you today!Hi Everyone... Yes, I am still here. My creativity is still alive and well!<br />Not long ago, hubby and I snuck off for a weekend alone. I of course was playing with the camera on my iphone on one of our walks. So today I share with you one of the images I took. A perfectly good texture.<br />Taken with my Hipstamatic App. :0)<br /><br /><a href="http://s575.photobucket.com/albums/ss196/KimiBoustany/?action=view&current=kimi_LostInTheWoodsWEB.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss196/KimiBoustany/kimi_LostInTheWoodsWEB.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />You can download <a style="color: rgb(255, 153, 255);" href="http://www.mediafire.com/?b3suq7kr7956cj8">HERE</a>. Enjoy!!<br />One of the things I have been doing lately with my textures is this. Select a midtone color from the texture with your eye dropper tool. Select a soft brush and reduce the opacity of the texture a bit to see your subject underneath. (do this while you are still in normal mode) Paint directly on the texture with the selected color. This will keep the texture tone but get rid of the grungy bits on your focal point. Raise your opacity back up and finish the brushing. Now change your blend mode to soft light.<br />Easy Peazy!!<br /><br />{hugs to everyone}<br />~kimi~<br /><br />P. S. I did not include a TOU but you know the drill. Don't sell it as your own.kimi kreationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01385994287615940536noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1408184787928128990.post-11435087653808049192011-03-24T20:45:00.004-05:002013-10-02T22:02:05.349-05:00Pointing you to some freebiesA couple of wonderful finds that I have come across recently.<br />
I am loving it more than I can say...<span style="color: #ff99ff;"> </span><a href="http://www.thecoffeeshopblog.com/2011/02/coffeeshop-velvet-cream-pspse-action.html" style="color: #ff99ff;">Coffee Shops Velvet Cream Action</a>.<br />
I find myself using it on almost every image lately. So easy to tweak to your liking!<br />
Dig around on her site. Add her to your Google Reader!! A Must!<br />
Another wonderful share is <a href="http://jessicadrossintextures.blogspot.com/" style="color: #ff99ff;">Jessica Drossin's</a> free Autumn texture.<br />
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I have a friend that loaned me his 200mm macro lens yesterday to play with.<br />
Here is one of the first images I have taken with it.<br />
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I used the Coffee Shop Velvet Cream Action and added Jessica's texture.<br />
Run and get them now. And... don't forget to leave them a Thank You!<br />
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~kimi~kimi kreationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01385994287615940536noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1408184787928128990.post-77307136358593389442011-03-22T21:56:00.007-05:002011-03-22T23:01:43.094-05:00I'm still here!Hi everyone!!!<br />Yes, I am still alive. LOL!!<br />Don't you just hate it when life gets in the way. I had to take on a second job and my time has been so very limited. Please know... I miss you all. (heart hug)<br />I had to do something for myself. I was starting to feel so very unhappy. I decided it was up to me to find my bliss. I went searching and <a style="color: rgb(255, 153, 255);" href="http://www.jessicasprague.com/">Jessica</a> was offering a new class. Just what I needed!! sigh... No, I am still not finished with all of the lessons but I had such a great time and learned so very much. Anyway, I was inspired to create a few papers and of course I had to share.<br />So I have for you today... 3 damask papers. Here is a sample.<br /><br /><a href="http://s575.photobucket.com/albums/ss196/KimiBoustany/?action=view&current=kimidamaskswirlsummer.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss196/KimiBoustany/kimidamaskswirlsummer.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><a style="color: rgb(255, 153, 255);" href="http://www.4shared.com/file/X67Bj3CQ/kimi_damask_swirl.html">Click here to download. </a>Enjoy!<br /><br />And since my camera also keeps me sane, I have to share of few of my latest images...<br /><br /><a href="http://s575.photobucket.com/albums/ss196/KimiBoustany/?action=view&current=barn-WEB.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss196/KimiBoustany/barn-WEB.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://s575.photobucket.com/albums/ss196/KimiBoustany/?action=view&current=Gracehat2crop-VelvettruffleWEB.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss196/KimiBoustany/Gracehat2crop-VelvettruffleWEB.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://s575.photobucket.com/albums/ss196/KimiBoustany/?action=view&current=flowermagnoliavelvetcreamWEB.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss196/KimiBoustany/flowermagnoliavelvetcreamWEB.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I promise to check back in soon!<br />~kimi~kimi kreationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01385994287615940536noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1408184787928128990.post-44173210941619051692010-09-25T18:57:00.002-05:002013-10-02T22:04:23.903-05:00Applying textures to your imagesI have had lots of people lately still asking about applying textures to their images.<br />
So I give you a video tutorial. =)<br />
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Now, I went pretty fast because I knew it was going to be a large video, so watch it a couple of times if you get lost. All of the textures came from<a href="http://shadowhousecreations.blogspot.com/" style="color: #ff99ff;"> Shadowhouse Creations</a><br />
They are all free but make sure you leave Jerry a big thank you!<br />
If you have any question, leave them in the comment section and I will try to answer them. If you want to learn about running a sketch technique on one of your images, check over at the <a href="http://www.photoshopcreativeelements.com/" style="color: #ff99ff;">Photoshop Creative Elements</a> forum. Lots of sketch techniques have been posted there in the past. (check it out)<br />
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~kimi~kimi kreationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01385994287615940536noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1408184787928128990.post-84303538044650739932010-08-26T13:22:00.008-05:002010-08-26T18:17:15.066-05:00Adding a copyright banner to your pictureHi Everyone!!!<br /><br />Well life is getting pretty much back to normal after the wedding.<br />It took at least a week for my mushy brain to start to return to it's normal functions. LOL!<br />So, as I look to what my future will be I have a few things in the works.<br />I have access to a building and I am thinking of opening a Studio. (exciting and scary)<br />I am also thinking of putting together some Beginner PS Element video classes. I have a site that has agreed to host the classes and it has access to a forum to ask questions and a gallery to post class images. I am just not sure if people would be interested. I would love to know how you learned to edit your images? Are you still learning?<br />I know, I was lucky enough to find a beginner class when I got my first copy of Elements. If not, I think I would still be fumbling around. I really would love to hear some feedback on this. Opinions, questions, 2 cents???<br /><br />Now on to the video. I have a friend that sent me an e-mail with a picture attached wanting me to explain to her how to achieve the watermark on the image. So the easiest thing to do was to create a video to explain. I hope you enjoy it!!<br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 204);">EDIT: Rosie was kind enough to share how to make the copyright symbol on a Mac. Option+g</span><br /><br />Click on the video to bring you to You-Tube, then look on the bottom right corner, second button over and click on expand. It will make it easier to watch. I thought I recorded bigger than I did. (sorry)<br /><br /><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/auyLMSpp4DM?fs=1&hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/auyLMSpp4DM?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br />And here are a couple of pictures of Kristen from her Bridal shots.<br />Photography by <a style="color: rgb(255, 153, 255);" href="http://www.aefpwebsite.com/#">Erin Falgout</a><br />Thanks so much to everyone for the good wishes!<br /><br /><a href="http://s575.photobucket.com/albums/ss196/KimiBoustany/?action=view&current=Kristenfav5x7_order4.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss196/KimiBoustany/Kristenfav5x7_order4.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://s575.photobucket.com/albums/ss196/KimiBoustany/?action=view&current=Church8x10.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss196/KimiBoustany/Church8x10.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br />{hugs}<br />~kimi~kimi kreationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01385994287615940536noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1408184787928128990.post-74512733503508502952010-07-31T19:15:00.007-05:002010-07-31T21:04:10.293-05:00Before and After VideoI know, I know.... I have neglected my poor blog sinfully!<br />But anyone that knows me, knows we are on Wedding Countdown.<br />2 weeks from today, my daughter Kristen will marry the love of her life. So bear with me guys, my crazy life will get back to normal soon.<br /><br />I have a video for you today. Yes it has been awhile since I posted a video and watching it back, I think I must have said the word "um" at least 100 times. LOL!!!<br />In the groove, I am not. I know I tend to go too fast and use shortcuts without saying what they are. So if you have questions about something I did. Just post a comment and I will gladly answer. =)<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Here is the before shot.</span><br /><a href="http://s575.photobucket.com/albums/ss196/KimiBoustany/?action=view&current=bee_Web_Before.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss196/KimiBoustany/bee_Web_Before.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Here is the After image.</span><br /><a href="http://s575.photobucket.com/albums/ss196/KimiBoustany/?action=view&current=bee_Web_After.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss196/KimiBoustany/bee_Web_After.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Here is the video of the steps I took.</span><br /><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/jkLEYAmfdxI&hl=en_US&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/jkLEYAmfdxI&hl=en_US&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 204);">EDIT: </span>I had to change the upload to YouTube, it was too long for Photobucket to handle. It think it plays all the way through now. Let me know if you still have problems.<br /><br />I miss you guys and hope everyone is well.<br />Thanks again for being a subscriber!<br />{{Big Hug}}<br />~kimi~kimi kreationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01385994287615940536noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1408184787928128990.post-64516334192886480072010-06-12T18:15:00.004-05:002013-09-30T14:25:49.976-05:00Playin with some new actionsI found this great new blog to follow.<br />
<a href="http://ilafrancephoto.blogspot.com/" style="color: #ff99ff;">Isabelle Lafrance Photography</a><br />
I added it to my Google reader immediately!! Super great info with actions for both CS and Elements, to purchase and as freebies.<br />
I tried her freebie called... "In the land of fairies" on my image.<br />
The freebie pack can be found <a href="http://ilafrancephoto.blogspot.com/2010/03/new-free-ephemeral-actions-for.html" style="color: #ff99ff;">here</a>. But don't just go and download, spend some time and browse around. Lots of wonderful information. Oh and remember to leave her some thank you love...<br />
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Kristen and Dustin and a bunch of pink balloons<br />
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Happy Weekend!<br />
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~kimi~kimi kreationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01385994287615940536noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1408184787928128990.post-69462951879229656442010-06-06T17:39:00.003-05:002010-06-06T18:23:15.145-05:00Do you want to improve your creativity?Today is day one of <a style="color: rgb(255, 153, 255);" href="http://creativebootcamp.blogspot.com/">"Creativity Boot Camp"</a>.<br />I hope to find the time to participate in some of the activities.<br />It is free and open to anyone!<br />Check it out! What a wonderful way to start your summer vacation.<br /><br />Here is my entry for Ivory. One of my Grandmother's old plates.<br />It has such wonderful memories for me. You can see she loved it dearly.<br />It was well used and now sits on display in my living room.<br />I miss her...<br /><a href="http://s575.photobucket.com/albums/ss196/KimiBoustany/?action=view&current=IvoryWEB.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss196/KimiBoustany/IvoryWEB.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Here is the <a style="color: rgb(255, 153, 255);" href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/creativitybootcamp/">Flickr</a> site where some of the other entries or posted.<br /><br />~kimi~kimi kreationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01385994287615940536noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1408184787928128990.post-70686172012275749752010-05-15T17:42:00.003-05:002010-05-15T20:50:40.740-05:00What's Your Play - no. 95Working one of Dolcepics. <a style="color: rgb(255, 153, 255);" href="http://www.dolcepics.com/whatsyourplay/95/">You can go here to see the original. </a><br />This is open to anyone, so go ahead and give it a try.<br />Remember... there is NO right or wrong. Just your own creativity!<br /><br />Here is my play.<br /><a href="http://s575.photobucket.com/albums/ss196/KimiBoustany/?action=view¤t=lampandmirrorcopy.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss196/KimiBoustany/lampandmirrorcopy.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />I loved the vintage feel of the image. I added in an image of Kristen, moved the frame down and straightened it. <br />Happy Saturday.<br />~kimi~kimi kreationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01385994287615940536noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1408184787928128990.post-26036970352487976512010-05-08T19:47:00.002-05:002010-05-08T19:52:46.257-05:00Happy Mother's DayWishing hugs and kisses to everyone this Mother's Day.<br /><br /><a href="http://s575.photobucket.com/albums/ss196/KimiBoustany/?action=view&current=flowerpinkrose-mothersdaycopy.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss196/KimiBoustany/flowerpinkrose-mothersdaycopy.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br />~kimi~kimi kreationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01385994287615940536noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1408184787928128990.post-15657997354965076832010-05-07T19:12:00.004-05:002010-05-07T20:26:58.038-05:00How to install a font.A quick video to help you install extra fonts into your computer.<br />You can find some free ones here at <a style="color: rgb(255, 153, 255);" href="http://www.dafont.com/">dafonts.com</a><br />Enjoy!<br /><br /><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allownetworking="all" wmode="transparent" src="http://static.photobucket.com/player.swf?file=http://vid575.photobucket.com/albums/ss196/KimiBoustany/fonts.flv" width="600" height="361"></embed><br /><br />I know... the zoom went a little crazy. I forgot to turn that part off before I started recording. Sorry!<br />Post any questions you might have in the comment section.<br />Happy Mother's Day!<br />~kimi~kimi kreationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01385994287615940536noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1408184787928128990.post-41886473107603592932010-05-01T16:48:00.007-05:002010-05-02T07:29:43.634-05:00Do you want your images to look better?Boy I sure do miss you guys. Work has gotten so busy and the wedding planning is in full force. We are only 3 months and 2 weeks away. Yesterday they booked their honeymoon and I am told, did the happy dance. =)<br /><br />I belong to quite a few forums on the web. They all offer something different an unique. It is hard to say which one I enjoy the most or get the most out of but....<br />If you like to take pictures and want to improve your technique and style by getting info from professionals, yes professionals. I want to invite you to come and join the <a style="color: rgb(255, 153, 255);" href="http://www.phauntactions.com/forum/index.php">Phaunt forum</a>. This used to be a private forum and as of today is open to anyone. You MUST use your real name when you register and post in the new section. Someone will come along and give you permission to get in. I can't begin to express how much I have learned there. So I invite you to come on over and expand you horizons. You won't be sorry. Yes, beginners are welcome.<br /><a style="color: rgb(255, 153, 255);" href="http://www.phauntactions.com/forum/index.php">Phaunt forum</a>.<br /><br />On a different note. I have found a new blog to follow that I really enjoy. I would also like to share that with you. It is called. <a style="color: rgb(255, 153, 255);" href="http://johnnariddellphotography.blogspot.com/">It's Times Like These</a> It is written by Johnna. Add this one to your reader, it is a must. Today she has free actions. Remember to tell her thank you. Everyone likes a thank you. :-)<br /><br />Today, I give you Spring...<br /><a href="http://s575.photobucket.com/albums/ss196/KimiBoustany/?action=view&current=flowerladybug_April.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss196/KimiBoustany/flowerladybug_April.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Happy Weekend!<br />~kimi~kimi kreationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01385994287615940536noreply@blogger.com7