Monday, August 9, 2010

Playing With Textures












I recently subscribed to email updates for Kim Klassen Cafe
She is a wonderful artist and photographer and last week she had an Inspiration Staycation

I did not get to participate fully as I was busy with company at the lake but I did pop in now and again...

Kim has such a generous spirit and is so upbeat and fun.
She offered one of her textures to try...and so I did.... layering it with several of my photographs.
I love the way they came out!
Thank you Kim!
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28 comments:

  1. Anitra CameronAugust 10, 2010 at 12:10 AM

    That's very cool! And I'm so very new to the whole paper and collage mediums, I didn't even know such things existed, which makes me love it even more. I learned something really good today! Yay!

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  2. SuzAugust 10, 2010 at 5:54 AM

    Laura,
    I am so impressed! What you do is so awesome! We are just back from a short vacation, seeing my husband's parents. I have been thinking about you and your mom and family and wondering how you are doing.
    Hugs, Suz
    P.S. Did you get a Big Sister for Silver Bella?

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  3. Zita - Mlle MagpieAugust 10, 2010 at 6:45 AM

    Wow, that's a great idea. Love how your photographs look, Laura.

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  4. cheryl kuhnAugust 10, 2010 at 7:53 AM

    Simply stunning!!

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  5. Tina August 10, 2010 at 9:08 AM

    Your photos are so beautiful.
    ~ Tina

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  6. savvycityfarmerAugust 10, 2010 at 10:07 AM

    I'm a photoshop geek ... it's even loaded on my mac and I haven't taken the time!!!

    looks like you've got the real hang of it ...

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  7. SusanneAugust 10, 2010 at 10:11 AM

    Cool photo effects. Some day I'll take a computer class for idiots and learn something beyond the basics.
    Now, I'm far behind in my blog surfing, am just now seeing I missed a page full of your posts. Especially like the feathers in the blue bottles.
    Susanne.

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  8. Eileen@Star'sFaultAugust 10, 2010 at 11:52 AM

    Love the plate with the buttons, so soft and pretty. Reminds me of looking at soft clouds in the sky. Blessings ~ Eileen @ Star's Fault

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  9. Debra@CommonGroundAugust 10, 2010 at 12:17 PM

    Hi Laura, these photographs are just wonderful! and you're right the texture and layering really brings out the subject of the piece. Thank you so much for posting about the Give Away! I so appreciate you doing this, and appreciate YOU!
    xo,
    Debra

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  10. Janet - Birdland TreasuresAugust 10, 2010 at 12:39 PM

    That is indeed a lovely effect - it's like looking through a sheer drapery, very pretty.

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  11. AnonymousAugust 10, 2010 at 1:16 PM

    Hi Laura,
    Your photos are so beautiful and dreamy!! My favorite one is the 2nd from the top! I always love coming to your blog, it so inspires me!
    have a great week.
    Sincerely,
    Melinda

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  12. RosemaryAugust 10, 2010 at 7:11 PM

    Wow!
    I love these!
    Rosemary

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  13. Sheila RumneyAugust 10, 2010 at 7:26 PM

    Wasn't Kim's stay-cation just wonderful? Love your photos!!!

    Can't wait to meet you a SB in Nov! Are you planning on joining the SB chat on August 12th?

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  14. AnonymousAugust 10, 2010 at 7:50 PM

    So soft and dreamy. I love them!

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  15. Chrissy...The Apothecary ShopAugust 10, 2010 at 8:10 PM

    Love them Laura...love everything you do! Hope this finds you well my sweet friend!

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  16. debi lynn mattinglyAugust 10, 2010 at 9:45 PM

    Hey girlfriend! Beautiful job....thanks so much for sharing not only your work, but the link! xo...deb

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  17. CaroleAugust 10, 2010 at 10:37 PM

    Wow Laura pretty cool. I'd heard you could do layers without PS but never knew how!
    Good for you! I've looked at her blog but haven't joined her yet. What the heck I'm I waiting for??
    xx
    carole

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  18. Yvonne - Frl. KleinAugust 11, 2010 at 2:04 AM

    Beautiful photos! I love this textures, they have a great effect!!!
    Have a wonderful wednesday,
    Big hugs, Yvonne

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  19. www.kunsthafen.blogspot.comAugust 11, 2010 at 6:10 AM

    Hi!
    Really nice blog, beatiful photos!

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  20. Villa KönigAugust 11, 2010 at 8:27 AM

    Wonderful photos! I also love textures, they give photos are great effect. Hugs Yvonne

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  21. luciwallisAugust 11, 2010 at 8:33 AM

    Love the photos, beautiful!
    Bristol

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  22. Susan FreemanAugust 11, 2010 at 9:22 AM

    Lovely photos!!

    Love,
    Susan and Bentley
    xxoo

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  23. ChristelleAugust 11, 2010 at 2:03 PM

    Tellement de douceur dans tes photos : c'est un réel bonheur que de les découvrir !

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  24. Jacqueline @ HOMEAugust 11, 2010 at 4:52 PM

    What a lovely soft, vintagey finish you have created, Laura. Just gorgeous. XXXX

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  25. ColetteAugust 11, 2010 at 5:06 PM

    Hello Laura, thank you for sharing these amazing inspiring images. warm wishes Colette x

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  26. Kim KlassenAugust 11, 2010 at 7:59 PM

    Hi Laura
    oh my gosh, so sweet of you to share my site.... i'm happy you are enjoying the textures... they are so addictive!!

    your photos are amazing.....

    xxo, kim

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  27. Wanda @ Just VintageAugust 11, 2010 at 8:00 PM

    Ooo! They ARE pretty! I do always admire a pretty picture.

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  28. Gilding LiliesAugust 14, 2010 at 10:42 AM

    The one with the buttons is completely lovely!

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