Lightroom Example Thing

Okay...so a few people asked about examples, so here they are. A few presets used on the same photo(I've labeled each photo with the preset use and the designer of the preset):







I'm also including a little preset for you if you'd like to try out the "Raspberry Glow" effect:



Raspberry Glow-Lightroom Preset by Rachel Martin



If it asks for a password, try "cloudnine". I'd love to here from you if you decide to pick it up and try it out! Enjoy!

A Lightroom Thing

Okay...so after months of seeing it mentioned here and there in forums and galleries...I finally downloaded the trial version today. There should be a discaimer on this software-something like ::warning-this software is digital crack: 15 minutes into playing with itand I'm HOOKED. The hype was right. This thing is seriously FUN. AND I was able to scout out a few freebie presets so I could play around even more! How exciting. So I wanted to share. Here are a few links to some gorgeous FREE presets:

Inside Lightroom
Kelsey Smith
Jack Davis
Various Artists


and here are some links to some amazing preset for sale:

Victoria Feemster
Michelle Pearson
Simonetta Rossi

A CRD Thing

So I stumbled upon the new CRD blog "Authentic Artistry" yesterday. How neat it is. I also decided to participate in the 1st challenge on the blog. I'm still a sucker for a good freebie, I guess, lol. So here it is(clickable for your crediting pleasure):



I think it turned out pretty ok!? It was fun no matter what, and really, that is so refreshing. To just do a LO with no real strict requirements.

A Turkey Day Thing

From the SSD Blog to Mine:

You Are Mashed Potatoes

Oridnary, comforting, and more than a little predictable You're the glue that holds everyone together.

What Part of Thanksgiving Are You?

A Smelly Thing

From the Sweet Shop Blog to mine:

Your Scent is Key Lime

Sassy, real, and totally smooth You're a total flirt who's always ready for a challenge!

What's Your Girl Smell?

This was a fun few minutes in my day. Funny enough, Key Lime is a real favorite dessert of mine! YUM! Try this out! Also...SSD has some FUN challenges going on over there! If you stop by, check them out!

A gemstone thing...

I'm playing along with the "From Our Blog to Yours" at SSD, this week. Here is the fun little activity they had. A quiz about what kind of gemstone you are. I LOVE what was chosen for me. Aquamarine is probably my FAVORITE gemstone.

Your Gemstone is Aquamarine

Intuitive, tranquil, and trusting. You inspire others to have faith in themselves.

What Gemstone Are You?

A New ES Blog Challenge Thing

As you may or may not know, I am onthe site CT for Elemental Scraps. GREAT team, fun girls, fabulous product to play with. Well, anyways-I get to do one of the 2 bi-weekly challenges this week! I even made a layered PSD template to help you along, I'd love for you to check it out!



ES Blog Challenge #4






There are prizes involved, and who doesn't love a good prize?

As for other news, there's not any! LOL, my life is boring, but that can be good, ya know!? My oldest 2 are back to school, my youngest 2are as crazy beautiful, the daycare kids are cute and mischievious, DH is working hard, I'm procrastinating from doing some design work, all as usual. Well, thanks for stopping in and taking a sneak peak of my week. Hope you'll stop by the ES blo, and play along.