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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:
- “Like” Florabella on Facebook
- “Like” Everyday Elements on Facebook
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.
About Amanda
I heard about this giveaway on facebook
I am a (huge) fan of EE on fb.
I am a fan of Florabella, too.
Yea! – You’re giving away $100 gift card to Florabella Collection. I saw your post about the giveaway on Facebook. I already “like” both Everyday Elements and Florabella on Facebook 🙂
I saw the giveaway on Everyday Elements Facebook. 🙂
i am a fan of Everyday Elements on facebook
Heard about this giveaway from blog reader. 🙂
Fan of Everyday Elements on Facebook 🙂
I am a blog follower! Love those textures! And I love the example with the flower!!!
Fan of Florabella on Facebook 🙂
I am a fan of Everyday Elements on facebook!
I am a fan of florabella on facebook!
I heard out this giveaway from your post on Facebook. Thanks for the chance!
I like Everyday Elements on Facebook.
I am a Facebook fan of Florabella.
I check your EE blog everyday!
I’m a fan of both already on FB- would love to win
oh i’m so exited for this contest!! i have everyday elements and florabella “liked” on facebook and that is also where i read about the giveaway. i would get so much fun use out of the things i could get with a gift card to florabella. you both have been so vital in the growth and creativity of my images. thank you 🙂
I heard about this giveaway because a friend commented on your Facebook post. My next step is to become a fan!
Love all of the things you share with your followers.
Heard about this on Facebook! Thanks!
I am already a fan of yours on Facebook! Love your work, thanks!
Florabella Rocks! Already “liked” her on FB!
Saw this on facebook! I sure would love to win! 🙂
What a great transformation that is! I love Florabella too and have yet to purchase any textures yet. They are definately on my neverending wishlist. How did hear about this giveaway? Because I’m a big fan FB! (I love your actions & tutorials!)
How did I hear about this? Becuase I’m a stalker of all things photographic and photoshoplicious!
I’m a fan of EE on FB!
I am a fan of Everyday Elements!!!!!!
I ‘like’ you on FB!!
Hi, my name is Scott and I’m an addict too! Yep, I’m a fan of Shana rae on FB as well :~)
and I ‘like’ Florabella on FB. 🙂
I am a fan of Flora Bella’s!!!!!
I heard about this giveaway on Facebook1 Thank you!
I already like FLorabella on Facebook 🙂
…and I already like you, Everyday Elements, on Facebook!
I heard about on FB. Thank you!
I saw your post on Facebook and RUSHED right over!!!!
I am a fan of Everyday Elements on Facebook!
I am a fan of Florabella on Facebook!
I heard about the give away on Facebook – where I am also a fan of Everyday Elements! I am going to LIKE Florabella right now…..
heard about this on face book
I heard about your giveaway via Facebook!
i do like florabella on facebook <3
I found this article from a link on Facebook.
I am already a (huge) fan of Everyday Elements!
Everyday Elements is one of my Fav Facebook Fan pages. 🙂
Huge Fan!
Oh and I heard about this giveaway on facebook
Have an awesome day 🙂
I am also a (huge again) fan of Florabella! I just got the Luxe II actions the other day….fantastic!
I stumbled in from I Heart Faces to Coffeeshop blogs.
I am am signing up for Everyday Elements and Florbella FB links .
I use PE but have not unlocked the potential. I have much to learn.
Thanks for being here !
I heard about this awesome giveaway on Facebook :)!