Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Computer fun

So the other day I was looking around my computer folders for a picture of my house in Texas. No such luck. But I stumbled across a picture of my girlfriends wedding day. I helped some with her flowers and decorations which I sadly don't have pictures of. In fact this is the only picture I seem to have. My batteries must have died. :(

Anyhow it gave me an idea to try my hand at editing with photoshop. I had seen a tutorial and was inspired to give it a try. Somehow I never could figure out how to get the image darkened to black but I like seeing them with just the pop of purple. It reminds me of warhol pop art. Now remember I am a computer-tard so if I can do this you can too, trust me.

Here's the final result. I chose her favorite color, purple! And it was printed at costco on 5x7 matte for a whopping .33 cents. Not a bad present for her upcoming birthday once framed and wrapped up in a pretty presentation! Hope she doesn't read this post but if so Happy Birthday early JC! Now I have plans to make ones of my kids as well. And this would make a great present for Grandparents with Christmas right around the corner.

5 comments:

Dandy said...

OK that is awesome! Are you sure I can do it?

What a great present... I am sure she would love it!

Jen said...

Sweet friend...of course...it is murphey's surprise law...I don't always have time to read the blogs, but thought I had some time while eating lunch....hum...thanks for thinking of me. Love it!

Helena said...

That's a bright purple! Wooooo!

Lemonade Makin' Mama said...

What a fun idea! I don't have a clue when it comes to photo shop... I just have Picassa and Picnik... I can barely figure those out! lol

Farmgirl Paints said...

Very cool! You are a sweet friend indeed:)