hi.
well, i guess the summer has slipped by ...
time to think about turning over a new leaf
and take on a new direction.
for now, i really just wanted to say
hi ...
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forever grateful
xo
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One of the strange things about living in the world,
is that it is only now and then one is quite sure one is going to live for ever and ever and ever.
One knows it sometimes when one gets up at the tender solemn dawn-time
and goes out and stands alone and throws one's head far back
and looks up and up
and watches the pale sky slowly changing and flushing
and marvelous unknown things happening until the east almost makes one cry out
and one's heart stands still at the strange unchanging majesty of the rising of the sun
~ which has been happening every morning for thousands and thousands of years.
One knows it when for a moment or so.
And one knows it sometimes when one stands by oneself in a wood at sunset
and the mysterious deep gold stillness slanting through and under the branches
seems to be saying slowly again and again something one cannot quite hear,
however much one tries.
Then sometimes the immense quiet of the dark-blue at night
with millions of stars waiting and watching makes one sure;
and sometimes a sound of far-off music makes it true;
and sometimes a look in someone's eyes.
~ excerpt from THE SECRET GARDEN
by Frances Hodgson Burnett
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my dear friend kim klassen came visiting this prairiegirl's gardens (and yes, my secret garden ; )
and has captured my world, as only she can, in the most beautiful way.
see how kim sees my little corner ~ come peek into my gardens
by popping by her {thoughtful thursday} feature
: )
kim is beyond thoughtful to share a bit of me
with you and all of her, my, our lovely friends!
her gift, kindness and friendship are truly blessings ...
thank you, kim ~ love you! *squeeze*
can't wait for you and john to visit again
sooner than soon ...
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off i go to where i need to be these days ...
tending my gardens
and family.
wishing each of you a magical summer
and may you feel like living for ever and ever and ever ...
xxo
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join me for a cuppa?
... and a little ah.artography
in celebration of kim klassen's texture tuesday cuppa cuppa challenge!
i was pretty excited about this, as you know how i love cups ...
this one's for you, anna ; )
{originals photos and textures}
kim's texture tuesday challenge this week is to apply any of her textures to a photo of a cuppa ... or two!
i began with setting the two sweet little cuppas
on the high ledge of the window
to play in the sparkly sun
: )
here is what i did to add texture and soften the image, but keep the sparkle!
INGREDIENTS
:: join me for a cuppa original background image
:: kim klassen cool grunge texture
STEPS
:: apply pure photoshop actions pure pop action to background image
:: apply gaussian blur to background image - 16%
- add layer mask and soft brush 40% the cup area
- watercolour pattern overlay - soft light 100%
:: add kim klassen cool grunge texture layer - color blending - 100%
:: add another kim klassen cool grunge texture layer - lighten blending mode - 100%
- add layer mask and soft brush 100% the cup area
this is where i normally would add my signature layer and call it a day, but ...
while i loved the clean softness, i wanted more to this ...
more 'pretty'!
enter a fresh breath of air ~ a little something i was fiddling with to possibly put as my button on facebook for the summer
a completely separate textured image!
do you see where this is going? here is the recipe ~
INGREDIENTS
:: original fresh breath of air background image
:: kim klassen sweettreat texture
STEPS
:: i cropped out a square area of background image to focus on flowers
:: adjust levels on background area - input 15 | 1.00 | 241
:: apply gaussian blur to background image - 16%
- add layer mask and soft brush 40% focal flower area
:: add kim klassen's sweettreat texture - soft light blending - 100%
voila!
then, i simply slid the textured fresh breath of air image
over the textured join me for a cuppa image
applying soft light blending 100%
i took two textured images
to make my one, final ah.artography image
what d'ya say ~ join me for a cuppa?
: )
thanks kim for the fun challenge!
xo
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daffo
dil
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o, the bright light of hope you shine
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tell me ...
how is your own little light today?
is my sharing this week
at the i.studio
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xo
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