1. Thank you so much for participating in the latest giveaways! We have our winners.
2. I got a new “toy.” I downloaded a trial of Photoshop to see what it’s all about.
Up until now I have been using GIMP. Then I downloaded some actions. Check this out.
The first cake photo is a raw photo and the next three are using actions (basically multilayered/one-click filters).
The original is so harsh to me. It’s all a matter of taste but these others are so much more artsy and dreamy. Which one is your fave? I think I’m hooked! Now I’m working on developing a “look” for my photos. I hope to deliver some better photos to you!
3. I worked on my baby blanket for hours and then realized I made some little mistakes…not sure what I’ve done so I’ll be stopping by my yarn shop to talk with my teacher today! lol
OK, lets’ be honest-I totally cried! AH! It was good to set it aside for a bit. I had been dealing with a little remorse about the type of yarn I chose and this may be a reason to get a different kind!
4. I’m finally learning to take on less and relax more. It’s really a matter of necessity…this third trimester is in full swollen and fatigued swing!
5. I hope you have a wonderful weekend!! I appreciate all of the amazing comments! Thank you!
Jennica says
I love the second photo! I’m also trying to have a certain “look” on my photos.. Just to keep my blog a one whole brand 🙂 Were you able to download GIMP in Mac?
Christina Warren says
Yes, consistency is key! I’m still working on that. Yes, I had Gimp on MAC. It’s pretty great!
Jennica says
I just downloaded it and I’m lost! I’ll give more time to search how to use it.. It’s my first time to use an app similar to Photoshop 🙂
Elisa says
I really really like the second and the fourth! And oh my gosh, that cake is totally amazing!
I am so sorry about the baby blanket – it sucks when you put so much work into something and then you are not happy with the result! You are much more patient than I am, there is no way I would have even stuck with it this long! I am utterly craft-impaired!
Christina Warren says
So sorry I just saw this comment! LOL-craft-impaired! I am learning to love the mistakes! I’m STILL working on the blanket and it’s halfway done! It is a total lesson in patience and I am grateful for it! Thank you!
bryna says
My coworker just gave birth to a beautiful baby girl 🙂 she did say that the third trimester was uncomfortable and being at work didn’t really help. So hopefully you can relax more and have an enjoyable last couple of months being pregnant before the baby comes!! 🙂
Christina Warren says
I just saw this and a few other comments! So sorry! Belated congratulations to your coworker!!! Yes, I bet it was a challenge going to work in the last trimester. I feel ok except for swollen feet and hands. They are huge! Thank you, Bryna!
Niina, It seems pretty obvious says
I used to have Photoshop back in the days and I used it a lot, you can do so many creative things! But I haven’t had it for a few years, I should probably give it a go again soon. I like all the picture, but I think the last one is my favorite. Have a lovely weekend!
Christina Warren says
How did I just see this comment? 🙂 Yes, photoshop is incredible! I have it now and I’m so impressed!!! Thank you!
Rebecca says
Good work! Isn’t it amazing what you can do with a few little settings? I have been using Photoshop for several years, all through design school and after in my big girl jobs. It’s an awesome program! When I got a new computer I didn’t want to splurge for Photoshop so I downloaded GIMP. Honestly, I think it does a pretty good job and is very similar to Photoshop. Granted, it probably doesn’t do all of the fancy tweaks that you get with a professional program but (so far) I think it does what I need it to, which is primarily creating various layers and text along with basic photo edits. I will say that it doesn’t seem as user friendly. That also could just be my learning curve.
Abby says
I love your Photoshop work… I think my favorite is the third version. Aww, I feel so bad that you cried over the baby blanket!! I do hope you get to fix it! Relax and take care of yourself this weekend, my friend. Being in the homestretch of pregnancy means you totally deserve some downtime!! xoxo
Christina Warren says
Cool, Abby! Thanks! AH, yes, I cry a lot now with these hormones! It’s not too bad. I’m getting used to it! LOL. I went to the shop and they taught me how to fix my mistakes without taking everything out! Yay! Back on track and ready to get this done on time! XOXO
Becca Dorr says
I’ve been using inkscape for awhile. Tim put photoshop and lightroom on my computer but they are so confusing to me. I need to watch some tutorials or something.
Christina Warren says
OOOO I love hearing about programs that are new to me. I’ll check out Inkscape. Yes, Photoshop and Lightroom are a bit overwhelming at first. I am thinking that GIMP does the job for Photoshop but Lightroom has awesome preset (filter formulas) capabilities! I’ll do a review when I’m done with the 30 day trial!
Rowena @ rolala loves says
I love how actions transform your photos with one click. I really like how the soft tones play up the softness of the petals in the second one. Hope you work out the baby blanket issues. No matter what you’re making it with love and that’s the best thing about it 🙂 Enjoy your weekend Christina!
Rowena @ rolala loves
Christina Warren says
Actions and presets have opened a new world to me! The blanket issues were solved so easily at the shop today! So happy!!! Thank you! Enjoy your weekend too!!! 🙂
Meg @Life, Love and The Webers says
I love the third photo. It has a sweet, vintage feel. I am a terrible blogger because my photos are straight up iPhone photos, hahaha! These are all gorgeous!
I have cried during many a crochet project. Hope you get it straightened out! Have a great weekend lady!
Christina Warren says
Hey iPhone photos are incredible. I think the more photos the better and the iPhone makes that possible. LOL-glad I’m not the only one crying over a pile of yarn! HA! Thanks for that! lol
Pamela Bannon says
I like the second picture the best! I need to learn how to use my dlsr camera (that I got for Christmas…I can’t believe its April already) and get photoshop. Those two things are on he list. Don’t worry about the baby blanket. They will probably throw up on it within the first five minutes, lol! My daughter spit up on at least 5 outfits a day. In all seriousness though, maybe this is an opportunity to change t the yarn you want. I can’t wait to see a picture of the finished project! I hope you have a fab weeks and feel good! Try to take it easy! Pam
Christina Warren says
You know, I’m trying out Lightroom and Photoshop for the 30 day trial. You can subscribe to both for a total of 9.99 (with a year contract) if you like. I am actually liking Lightroom more right now (since I have been used to using GIMP and it’s free). So I’ll do a review at the end of this. You had me laughing about the baby throwing up on the blanket. Thank you for the laugh! Have a great weekend!