Free eBooks

By Thomas Leuthard

Kat Eye View of the World, posted this on Facebook and I wanted to share it with all of you as well.  Thomas Leuthard, is a Swiss photographer, who specializes in "Street Photography".  He is offering 3 of his books for free.

Click on the link below and then double click on the books.  They are a PDF file.  Even if you're not interested in Street Photography, there is some very useful information on photography as well and great photos to get inspired by. 

http://book.85mm.ch/

Capture Life!

Addicted to Textures

Are you as addicted to adding textures to your photos as I am!  Wow...I look at some of my older photos that I've edited and sometimes think..."they look naked"...lol.  I still love photos without textures and any actions as well.  Speaking of "actions" another addiction I just started...sigh.  Unfortunately, I don't have Photoshop, but I do have GIMP and there are a few for that program, but I'm still learning how to apply them...more on that later.

Anyway over at Pixel Dust Photo Art, Bonnie, has offered not one but two Free textures...yes FREE.  She's asked us to be her testers to see who they work.  So here is what I came up with using her textures "Fleeting Memory" and "Silent Memory".

Be sure to click on photo to see all the details.

I'm pretty happy with the way it turned out.  What do you think?  The formula I used was desaturated the original added Fleeting Memory blending mode Multiply at 94%, then Silent Memory blending mode Overlay at 59%.

Check out Bonnie's blog to see her amazing work and free textures she offers.

Check out this awesome giveaway!

Soft in the Head is hosting a fabulous giveaway celebrating 3 years at blogging!  

So she wanted to share a little piece she's been creating for Halloween....

which just so happens to be one of my most favorites 

of holidays :D.  This is the first of a series she'll be

working on, his name is "Thomas".  
I can't wait to see the rest.

Ametista is hosting a giveaway....

There's still time left....
We've decided to extend the giveaway until Monday

May 17th.
Look at what you can win!

This beautifully unique piece of artisan jewelry from

Wild Things Wear valued at $68.00.

It's easy just click here and follow the instructions.

Also to add a little plug not only for this artist, 

but for us as well, here's a piece she made 

using our Heart Locket mold from 

our other shop "The Clay Shoppe" by Ametista.

Be sure to stop by Laura's shop to see more of her amazing work at Wild Things Wear.

Just in time for summer....

Savi is having a giveaway and this is what you can win....

Spring Flower Corsage Tank

Give away ends on Monday May 10th at 7pm EST.

Magical Holiday Artists on Etsy is hosting a....

Fabulous Spring Easter Basket Giveaway!!!





There is a multitude of artists that have donated a piece of their
artistic creations for this fun and delightful
giveaway.

It's easy to enter for your chance to win....click here!

January's Lucky Winner!!!

Congratulations to TiLT of Detroit! 

She's our January drawing WINNER

and the recipient of a Belandaria Designs
original affirmation necklace entitled,
"Love Will Grow In The Garden That You Keep" 
a handmade art pendant with Mother of Pearl, 
Peridot and Sterling Silver

Thank you, everyone who participated and thanks for all the lovely comments!

Be sure to check back in February for another

FAST

FUN

FREE

Give-Away!

Wishing you all the brightest blessings now and always!

Carrie & Kathy

Our fabulous EtsyBlogger's Team Leader, Sandra of....

Joey and Aleethea is giving away this very cutesy "Monster Shirt" valued at ($38.00)

You'll have your choice to choose between girl or boy.
All you have to do is go to beforethebabywakes.blogspot.com and follow her instructions for your chance to win!

Good Luck!

Enter to Win...it's fast, it's easy and it's FREE!

Who likes jewelry? I do! I do!
Enter to Win! Don't miss out!

To enter simply...
1. Visit our online jewelry shop, CalKat, tell us what you what you would buy in our shop with your $25  gift certificate and why. Leave your comments right here at the end if this post...it's that easy!

2. PLEASE be sure to leave your contact information, either your email address or Etsy shop if you have one, so we can reach you when you win! The winner will be contacted on or after December 20, 2009. If after 24hrs if we haven't heard from that winner, we'll pick another winner.

3. We will draw the winner's name on December 20, 2009 after 5pm/pst.

Gift certificate can be sent electronically, so that you can use it during the holidays! We can also ship world wide if you prefer a printed copy. All are welcome to participate in this fabulous drawing! Good luck everyone and Happy holidays from Carrie & Kathy

Just listed at.....

Ametista.etsy.com


Silent as the Grave

An interesting yet commonly unknown fact
about La Isla de Ametista is that there
is a very old cemetery located deep at the
heart of the island. We have no idea of its former
inhabitants but what we do know is that they
must have been very small indeed!

We're offering "FREE" Shipping
on this item and other selected items
Now through Halloween!

Hurry and don't miss out!

We're offering FREE SHIPPING.....

In all our shops with any purchase of $20.00 or more...this event will last until 09/16/09!

So head on over and take a look at:

ametista.etsy.com
calkat.etsy.com
theclayshoppe.etsy.com
yogafairies.etsy.com

Here are a few items from each shop....
Ametista.etsy.com

calkat.etsy.com

theclayshoppe.etsy.com

and finally for that Zen in your life our.......

yogafairies.etsy.com



Bright Blessings!

Check out this very awesome "Giveaway"....

Be sure to leave your comment on their
blog for your chance to win in
this great giveaway!

Click on the title below....

PFATT FALL Blog Giveaway!

Well the time has come!!! Fall is in the air and what more perfect time to have a PFATT Giveaway! Grab that cup of warm spiced cider and some candy corn....then prepare to feast your eyes on some Halloween Treats! All you have to do is leave a comment below (and your email addy if you don't have a blog) to be signed up! We will draw the lucky winners names on Tuesday night September 8th at 12:00 midnight EST. Post this giveaway on your blog and leave a comment that you did so and we will put your name in twice! Thank you for following and Good Luck to all of you!

Fall Blessings!!!

July's Free Monthly Drawing Artist is....

We are excited to be giving away
this splendidly shiny original piece of garden art entitled,
"Moroccan Dream" by bead artist, Deborah Lago of OooShinee.etsy.com

Enter to Win! Don't miss out!

Click here to enter...

This months "Free Monthly Drawing" giveaway is....

A signed print by fine artist "Laura Zollar...

We are so excited to be giving away this 8x10 print of the captivating painting entitled "Sunflower".

All you have to do is click here and follow the instructions to enter your chance to win.

Be sure to stop by www.laurazollar.com to see more of her amazing artwork.

There's still Time left to.....

Enter our "Free Monthly Drawing"

This month you could win this handcrafted adorable "Yoga Fairy" sitting in the Lotus pose. It has a Swarovski crystal in it's belly button and our signature butt crack...LOL!

All you have to do is click here and following the instructions for your chance to win this for yourself or that "yoga" enthusiast in your life. Great gift for your yoga instructor too!

It's easy and FREE! So what do you have to lose?

Good Luck!

Look What You Could Win.....

This beautiful one of a kind "Peace Affirmation" necklace could be yours...FREE! Just enter for your chance to win at www.ametistadea.blogspot.com.
Come on...what do you have to lose!
Drawing will be held on April 30, at 5pm pacific time!

4 Days Left to Enter our Free Drawing...

There's still time for your chance to win an OOAK ACEO. So be sure to go to www.ametistadea.blogspot.com and follow the instructions.

You could be our lucky "March" winner!

Good Luck!

Don't miss out on your chance to Win this.....

This beautiful one of a kind "Peace Affirmation" necklace could be yours...FREE! Just enter for your chance to win at www.ametistadea.blogspot.com.
Come on...what do you have to lose!
Drawing will be held on April 30, at 5pm pacific time!