Florabella Textures Review, Tutorial and Giveaway!

February 23, 2011 by 634 Comments

THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED. ANY ENTRIES MADE AFTER 11 pm EST WILL BE DELETED.

Winner was Holly, comment #298!


I love textures. Let me say that again….I love textures. Love them. Love. ♥

The very first textures I ever paid money for were from Florabella. I bought both her sets (that she had available at the time) and was extremely pleased with the purchase. They were unique, gorgeous, addictive. I could not find enough pictures to use the textures on. My sister finally had to say something to the extent of “I’m doing an intervention…Step away from the textures.” 😉

Over time I learned moderation, unwillingly. Still, I love textures. I have textures from many designers and have never been disappointed (yet). I have tried making them, but alas, mine all tend to look the same. So, instead of trying to make them, I will teach others how to use and love them. Shana from Florabella has the gift of making them, and I have the gift of getting others addicted. In other words, she needs me (please don’t burst my bubble).

Alright, let’s get down to the business of me showing you my infatuation with her recent texture set that just came out yesterday. I *heart* them more than I could have imagined. If you can buy only one of her texture sets, get set III. Seriously.

Here is picture I took yesterday of a bush while my kids were at Karate (I’m tired of photographing kids). Seriously drab but had potential, I thought.

To edit, I decide that textures are going to be what I use to enhance this photograph. I did ONE levels adjustment, bringing in the black slider a good bit, and the white just a tad. Then I flattened and brought in THREE textures from Florabella’s texture set III.

I changed the blend modes, trying various ones to see what effect it would have. If you are unsure about blend modes, here are some I enjoy using with textures:

  • Multiply
  • Color Dodge
  • Overlay
  • Soft Light
  • Hard Light

When adding textures I go through the following process:

  • Size it to fit the picture
  • Change the blend mode until I find what I am looking for
  • Lower the layer opacity to suit the image
  • Add a layer mask and use soft, black brush at low opacity and brush texture off some areas
  • Add a blur to the texture if I want to keep the hues but lose some of the texture

After adding three textures, playing with blend modes and tweaking as I listed above, here is the resulting image:

If you would like to see a before and after side-by-side, here you go:

Is that not an amazing transformation, just by adding a few texture layers? I love textures (no, I have not said it enough yet).

Oh, hey, did you notice in the post title that I mentioned something about a giveaway? Shana is graciously and very generously allowing me to giveaway a $100 gift card to her shop. Yes, that was $100! What an awesome spending spree someone is going to enjoy! Oh, the actions (drooling over her Luxe sets) and the textures. You really cannot go wrong with anything she offers.

Giveaway Specifics:

To enter the giveaway, simply leave a comment telling me how you heard about this giveaway (Facebook, blog reader, Twitter, Clickin Moms, Rock the Shot, etc.).

Extra entries can be earned by doing one or more of the following:

If you are already fans of one or both of those pages, be sure to leave a comment stating such. To recap, you can earn up to three entries: one with your answer, one for Florabella’s page, one for liking Everyday Elements’ page.

Giveaway ends on Friday, February 25th at 11 PM EST. Winner will be chosen via Random.org and will have one week to claim the prize, after which another winner will be chosen.

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About Amanda

I am passionate about helping others learn how to use their DSLR cameras and editing programs. More information about me can be found at my About page, or by visiting my personal blog.

Comments

  1. Larissa Smith says:
    February 25, 2011 at 9:32 pm

    I am fans of both pages & heard about the contest on Facebook! Thanks! 🙂

    Reply
  2. Debbie says:
    February 25, 2011 at 9:33 pm

    I’m already a FB fan of Florabella. Love their textures but cannot afford any at the moment. Would sure put a smile on face to win some!! 🙂

    Reply
  3. Melisha Blair says:
    February 25, 2011 at 9:33 pm

    I heard about the giveaway from Everyday Elements on Facebook 🙂

    Reply
  4. Heidi Beard says:
    February 25, 2011 at 9:34 pm

    Rock the Shot sent me! :o)

    Reply
  5. Kelly says:
    February 25, 2011 at 9:34 pm

    I heard about the giveaway on Facebook. I already liked both pages…Rock the Shot sent me! 🙂

    Reply
  6. Melisha Blair says:
    February 25, 2011 at 9:36 pm

    Already a fan of Everyday Elements on Facebook 🙂

    Reply
  7. Sheena Bowen says:
    February 25, 2011 at 9:36 pm

    I heard about the giveaway on Facebook!

    Reply
  8. Melisha Blair says:
    February 25, 2011 at 9:36 pm

    Already a fan of Florabella on Facebook 🙂

    Reply
  9. Jamie Inskeep says:
    February 25, 2011 at 9:37 pm

    I heard about the giveaway on facebook!!

    Reply
  10. Sibrina Queen says:
    February 25, 2011 at 9:42 pm

    All ready a fan of both pages, heard about it on facebook

    Reply
  11. Nikki Johnson says:
    February 25, 2011 at 9:42 pm

    Already been a fan of both!!!!!

    Reply
  12. jenniefer says:
    February 25, 2011 at 9:43 pm

    I saw this on facebook

    Reply
  13. jenniefer says:
    February 25, 2011 at 9:45 pm

    I was already a fan of everyday elements that’s how I found this giveaway

    Reply
  14. jenniefer says:
    February 25, 2011 at 9:46 pm

    Liked florabell on facebook

    Reply
  15. Heather harlin says:
    February 25, 2011 at 9:46 pm

    Already a fan of everyday elements

    Reply
  16. Heather harlin says:
    February 25, 2011 at 9:47 pm

    Already a fan of florabella

    Reply
  17. Erin LeeAnn Photography says:
    February 25, 2011 at 9:48 pm

    I heard about this giveaway through your facebook pg.

    Reply
  18. Heather harlin says:
    February 25, 2011 at 9:48 pm

    Heard about the giveaway from everyday elements on FB.

    Reply
  19. Erin LeeAnn Photography says:
    February 25, 2011 at 9:48 pm

    Already a fan of florabella 🙂

    Reply
  20. Sarah Swan says:
    February 25, 2011 at 9:49 pm

    I heard about the giveaway on facebook 🙂

    Reply
  21. Sarah Swan says:
    February 25, 2011 at 9:49 pm

    i am already a fan of Florabella on fb 🙂

    Reply
  22. Sarah Swan says:
    February 25, 2011 at 9:50 pm

    I was already a fan of everyday elements

    Reply
  23. Erin LeeAnn Photography says:
    February 25, 2011 at 9:50 pm

    Already a fan of everyday elements

    Reply
  24. Janean Lindner says:
    February 25, 2011 at 9:50 pm

    I liked both on FB and now I LOVE you both! I hope I win! <3

    Reply
  25. Rhonda Jewell says:
    February 25, 2011 at 9:52 pm

    I heard about the giveaway on facebook.

    Reply
  26. Barb Nealey says:
    February 25, 2011 at 9:52 pm

    Everyday Elements

    Reply
  27. Rhonda Jewell says:
    February 25, 2011 at 9:53 pm

    I already like Florabella on FB.

    Reply
  28. Stephanie McMullen says:
    February 25, 2011 at 9:53 pm

    I heard about the giveaway on Every day elements facebook page. I have yet to order any textures, but am looking for some new ways to boost my photographs. I would love a chance to win this giveaway and try them out!!

    Reply
  29. Rhonda Jewell says:
    February 25, 2011 at 9:53 pm

    Already a fan of Everyday Elements!

    Reply
  30. Stephanie McMullen says:
    February 25, 2011 at 9:54 pm

    I already “like” florabella on facebook.

    Reply
  31. Barb Nealey says:
    February 25, 2011 at 9:54 pm

    Fan of Florabella

    Reply
  32. Stephanie McMullen says:
    February 25, 2011 at 9:54 pm

    I also already “like” everyday elements on facebook…:)

    Reply
  33. Barb Nealey says:
    February 25, 2011 at 9:55 pm

    Fan of Everyday Elements

    Reply
  34. nicole lancaster says:
    February 25, 2011 at 9:57 pm

    heard about the giveaway from facebook (your post today!)

    Reply
  35. Debbie Herring says:
    February 25, 2011 at 9:57 pm

    Heard about the giveaway on Facebook! 🙂

    Reply
  36. nicole lancaster says:
    February 25, 2011 at 9:58 pm

    already a fan of florabella on fb!

    Reply
  37. Debbie Herring says:
    February 25, 2011 at 9:58 pm

    I’m a Florabella fan!

    Reply
  38. nicole lancaster says:
    February 25, 2011 at 9:58 pm

    already a fan of everyday elements on FB!

    Reply
  39. Rhonda says:
    February 25, 2011 at 9:58 pm

    I heard about this giveaway on your (Everyday Elements) announcement on Facebook.

    Reply
  40. Debbie Herring says:
    February 25, 2011 at 9:58 pm

    And a fan of Everyday Elements!

    Reply
  41. Meghan Terry says:
    February 25, 2011 at 9:59 pm

    Heard about the giveaway after liking Everyday Elements (heard about them through Rock the Shot.

    Reply
  42. Rhonda says:
    February 25, 2011 at 9:59 pm

    I am already a fan of Everyday Elements.

    Reply
  43. Meghan Terry says:
    February 25, 2011 at 9:59 pm

    I liked Everyday Elements on FB!

    Reply
  44. Rhonda says:
    February 25, 2011 at 9:59 pm

    I am already a fan of Florabella on FB.

    Reply
  45. Meghan Terry says:
    February 25, 2011 at 10:00 pm

    I liked Florabella on FB!

    Reply
  46. Nathalie Kelley says:
    February 25, 2011 at 10:01 pm

    I heard about the giveaway on your Everyday Elements Facebook. I have also “liked” Florabella and I was already a fan of Everyday Elements

    Thanks for entering me

    Reply
  47. katie johnson says:
    February 25, 2011 at 10:01 pm

    I love florabella! I own a few actions and textures!

    Reply
  48. Shelley Haganman says:
    February 25, 2011 at 10:03 pm

    I found you via Clickn Moms!! I love her textures but just can’t afford to get them. I would LOVE to win these!! Thanks for the chance! 🙂

    Reply
  49. Deanna says:
    February 25, 2011 at 10:07 pm

    I heard about the giveaway from Florabella’s site on Facebook and already “like” them.

    Reply
  50. Regina Stone says:
    February 25, 2011 at 10:09 pm

    I read about the giveaway on Facebook.

    Reply
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