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Winner was Holly, comment #298!
I love textures. Let me say that again….I love textures. Love them. Love. β₯
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.” π
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 “like” Florabella on Facebook!
Already of a fan of everyday elements
phoreverphotography@gmail.com
I saw it jump up in my Google Reader! I’d be so excited to own one (or two) of the Luxe sets!
And I “like” Everday Elements on Facebook!
I love looking at your site. So many cool things! I would LOVE to win this giveaway!!!!
I like Florabella (drool).
And I like you too! Good to know you have a facebook page π
I would love love love love to win the $100 because I am drooling over the Luxe II…. I saw the post about the giveaway on Facebook through the Coffeeshop post. I am already a fan of both Everyday Elements and Florabella on Facebook. So excited!
I’ve been following and I use my google reader. I love all the tutorials you give. I refer back to them all the time!
heard about the giveaway on facebook
already a fan of everyday elements on facebook
I love Shana’s stuff – been drooling over Luxe II since it came out. So, yea – I’d LOVE to win a certificate to get some more of her goodies.
I’m already a fan of Florabella on FB.
already a fan of florabella on facebook
I heard about the giveaway from Rita over at thecoffeeshop blog (thanks, Rita).
And now I’m a fan of everyday elements!! YAY (and thanks again to Rita since she technically referred me).
wow, great textures!
I heard about this giveaway on facebook, thank you for the chance to win !
I heard about this giveaway on Facebook from The CoffeeShop Blog
I heard about it on facebook!
I like “florabella” on facebook and have forever!!!
I Γ’β¬ΕlikeΓ’β¬Β Everday Elements on Facebook!
I’m already a fan of everyday elements and Florabella. Love you both! I’m dying for the Luxe II set.
I “like” everyday elements as well on facebook π
I now “like” you both and heard about the giveaway from Coffee Shop Blog on Facebook.
Also already a fan of Florabella on Facebook
I first saw the giveaway when your blog post popped up on Google Reader.
I’m already a fan of Everyday Elements on Facebook
I am now a fan of Florabella on facebook!
I heard about this amazing giveaway on the Everyday Elements Facebook page. I would be the happiest lady alive if I won!
I “like” Everyday Elements on FB…well more like love it!
I heard about this giveaway on facebook (from the coffeeshop blog’s fan page)
I’m a fan of florabella on facebook and a fan of everyday elements on facebook (as of today!)
thanks for the chance to win! π
I love Florabella…just liked everyday elements too!
I “like” Florabella Collection on FB!
I heard about his giveaway through Facebook.
I heard about the giveaway on Facebook. I “like” Everyday Elements and Florabella on FB. Great giveaway Amanda!
I heard about this giveaway on your FB….. so I’m already a fan!
I am already a fan of both Florabella and Everday Elements!
Found them thru your Facebook!
Already like Florabella!
I saw this in my google reader and immediately clicked over! Florabella textures (and actions) make me swoon. And your example of using 3 different textures to “save” a photo is delicious! My eyes are very happy at seeing your “After” photo. π
Already like Everyday Elements!
I already Like Florabella on fb!
And now I Like Everyday Elements on fb, too!
I heard about this great giveaway on Facebook!
I already like Florabella on Facebook.
I just “liked” Everyday Elements on Facebook…and am excited to be a fan! π
Heard about the give away on facebook. Love her stuff….
Pick me!!!
Already a fan of both. I love you guys!
I like Florabella on facebook!!
Heard through Facebook!
I heard about the $100 Florabella giveaway from the Coffeeshop Blog!