Thursday, May 24, 2012

Life at the Cottage

In today's lesson in Beyond Layers, Kim showed us how to play with text to create words that had a photo image showing through in them.  I decided to take it one step further and I layered the original photo over top (as you would a texture) at a 'soft light' blend mode and then bumped the opacity down a bit.  By using a layer mask and taking the 'image texture' off of the lettering, the feature word popped.  What fun!

Couldn't stop at just one...  this is a photo of my son, taken about 10 years ago.
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  1. AnonymousMay 24, 2012 at 7:09 PM

    I love your WOW effect. Very cool!!
    Stay inspired!

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    1. Linda KittmerMay 24, 2012 at 7:12 PM

      Thanks Michelle. It is fun isn't it! Have an artfully wonderful weekend!

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  2. JeanneMay 24, 2012 at 8:19 PM

    Great effect and you did a great job making these letters really pop out!

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    1. Linda KittmerMay 24, 2012 at 9:03 PM

      Thank you Jeanne. I'm having lots of fun playing with this new found knowledge.

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  3. rappyMay 24, 2012 at 10:10 PM

    Linda...you just amaze me with all of your skills. I so need to come to Canada so you can teach me photoshop....WOW.....holy WOW! fabulous.

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    1. Linda KittmerMay 24, 2012 at 10:27 PM

      Thanks Linda. That means a lot coming from you with all of your artistic talents. BTW, if you're really interested in learning Photoshop, start by taking Kim Klassen's free Skinny Mini online course.

      http://www.kimklassencafe.com/elements-skinny-mini-ecourse

      The next session starts in July.

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    2. Linda KittmerMay 24, 2012 at 10:29 PM

      Oh, I forgot to mention Linda, I'll bring my laptop to our cardboard community under the bridge and I can teach you all about Photoshop then! ;o)

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  4. AnonymousMay 25, 2012 at 6:01 AM

    fantastic, haven't had a chance to try this out yet
    Carol aka traveller
    www.traveller2006.wordpress.com

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    1. Linda KittmerMay 25, 2012 at 9:49 AM

      Thanks Carol. You'll have so much fun when you start playing with this technique. Have a great weekend!

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  5. Linda TrineMay 25, 2012 at 8:18 AM

    Nicely done! Love the arrangement of the photograph with respect to the text.

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    1. Linda KittmerMay 25, 2012 at 9:24 AM

      Thanks Linda. I certainly had fun playing with this technique.

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  6. CherieMay 25, 2012 at 9:43 AM

    Linda, these are very cool photos! I can see you must be in the FIRST class of Beyond Layers. I look forward to learning this technique!!

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    1. Linda KittmerMay 25, 2012 at 9:51 AM

      Thanks Cherie and yes, I'm in the first group. It's a wonderfully inspiring experience. I wonder if Kim will do it again next year. Perhaps I'll ask/suggest it. :o)

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  7. KathyMay 25, 2012 at 10:54 AM

    How fun and very creative..I'd love to learn how to do this!

    Thanks for sharing.

    Kathy

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  8. MarianeMay 25, 2012 at 11:23 AM

    ;) It is hard to stop playing, I know that - they are looking groovy? I can't find another word for it .. I love the way you done it

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    1. Linda KittmerMay 25, 2012 at 12:48 PM

      Thanks Mariane. I've already made a bunch more that I'll use to create greeting cards. Way too much fun!

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  9. IdaMay 25, 2012 at 11:25 AM

    Oh those are really cool. It would be fun to learn how to do that but alas I don't have PSE.

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    1. Linda KittmerMay 25, 2012 at 12:49 PM

      Thanks Ida. They are a lot of fun. Perhaps PSE is something to add to your wish list. ;O)

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  10. NatureFootstepMay 25, 2012 at 4:02 PM

    cool way of doing letter art. Looks great. :)

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    1. Linda KittmerMay 25, 2012 at 4:17 PM

      Thank you. It's a lot of fun and a bit addictive. :o) Have a great weekend!

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  11. AnonymousMay 25, 2012 at 5:17 PM

    the "wow" picture is really WOW ;) love it!!!

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    1. Linda KittmerMay 25, 2012 at 5:23 PM

      Thanks. This technique is so much fun to play with.

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  12. PatMay 25, 2012 at 8:20 PM

    Love the WOW photo! So cool!

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    1. Linda KittmerMay 25, 2012 at 11:01 PM

      Thanks Pat. It was certainly fun to create it.

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  13. robin.May 25, 2012 at 9:51 PM

    two creative projects here!! love the second one!!!

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    1. Linda KittmerMay 25, 2012 at 11:02 PM

      Thank you Robin. That's my favourite too. Have a great weekend.

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  14. Monica S EngellMay 26, 2012 at 7:53 AM

    WOW! So cool! The second one is my favorite, too!
    Wish you a wonderful weekend:)

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  15. Bonnie Zieman, M.Ed.May 26, 2012 at 11:47 AM

    WOW is right! Great editing, Linda! Thank you for sharing with Photo Art Friday.

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    1. Linda KittmerMay 26, 2012 at 1:47 PM

      Thanks Bonnie. Have a great weekend and we'll 'see' you next week.

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  16. Lissa ForbesMay 27, 2012 at 4:57 PM

    Linda: I especially like your WOW image. Fabulous. What font is that? Just love it!!

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    1. Linda KittmerMay 27, 2012 at 8:33 PM

      Thank you Lissa. The font is called Inked God but I distorted it so that it is taller and thinner than the font actually appears. It's a fun font for this technique because it has the holes and splatter marks as part of it. I got it at Da

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    2. Linda KittmerMay 27, 2012 at 8:35 PM

      Oops, not sure what happened but, as I was saying I got the font at Dafont.com (free!).

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    3. Lissa ForbesMay 29, 2012 at 7:14 PM

      I did find this font and have used it for several new applications. I love that it adds curly q's when you do all caps! Love your fiber arts too ... I used to quilt many moons ago. Even got a second place ribbon at the Arizona State Fair way back when. You've put a very nice, warm and welcoming blog here. ;->

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    4. Linda KittmerMay 29, 2012 at 7:17 PM

      Thanks so much Lissa. It's nice to get such wonderful feedback on my blog.

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  17. JanetMay 29, 2012 at 7:02 PM

    Wow is right! just Wow!

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  18. MarilynMay 30, 2012 at 1:24 AM

    Wish I had signed up for this class. I hope she runs it again and I will take it. Great job with these images and your new skills.

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    1. Linda KittmerMay 30, 2012 at 8:58 AM

      Thanks Marilyn. It's not too late to sign up. Kim started a second session Apr. 16th but the classes are at your own pace and she posts twice a week, so you'd be able to either catch up or just enjoy at your own pace and be a bit behind the masses.

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  19. JulieJune 2, 2012 at 8:38 AM

    Thank you for participating in Show Your Stuff Blog Hop, You are invited to come back:
    http://juliejewels1.blogspot.com/2012/05/show-your-stuff-26.html

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    1. Linda KittmerJune 2, 2012 at 10:26 AM

      My pleasure. Thanks for hosting. Have a great weekend.

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