Fall Decor

A few pictures from my table setting.  Are you ready for Thanksgiving?

Capture life!

Project 52 - Week 2

I think I'm actually going to make the linky up this time...wooo...hooo.

I walk my dog every day in the park and a couple of days ago I found these leaves (a pile of them) and grabbed a few to photograph.  I didn't have my camera on me at the time...I know what kind of photographer doesn't have their camera on them at all times...ME.  Anyway, I brought them back home to take the picture, even though this picture isn't exactly how I wanted them laid out, but with a little editing and a fabulous texture by Brenda Starr...here it is.  Be sure to check out Brenda's amazing photos and her textures.

I'm hoping to actually head out and about in the town next week to take some pictures...but no promises.  I've been a bit busy with work.

If you're interested in Project 52, click on the box below.

Happy Clicking!

Scavenger Hunt 101 - SH 40 - Glorious Fall

I've joined a group on Flickr called Scavenger Hunt 101.  I've been working my way (very slowly) through the list. 

Here is my submission for #40 (definitely not going in order) Fall/Autumn.  I did a little adjusting on the color of the sky.

A few days after shooting this beautiful tree, the winds picked up and all the leaves fell off.

Bright blessings!

The magic of textures....

It's been a long time since I've posted anything new.  My business received a huge order, so we were working steady for over a month to make sure it was out by the deadline...whew!  It did get out and the customer was very pleased...yeah!

Due to my work load I was not able to participate in any of my challenges, but still would sneak off to see what was going on and everyone's amazing photography and editing work.

Anyway...here is a photo I took of this most beautiful tree that I'd pass everyday taking my son to school.  I finally remembered to bring my camera so I'd could stop and photograph it.  So glad I did because a few days later it was really windy here and all the leaves were blown off.

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I used Bonnie from Pixel Dust Photo Art's amazing "free" texture "Wicked" using blending mode Difference at 100%.  I just loved her examples of what this texture can do, that I couldn't wait to try it out.  The blues and purples it makes is beautiful.  If you haven't been to Bonnie's blogs be sure to check it out.  She has some truly amazing photography and textures available.

Here are a few more shots of the tree...

Thanks for stopping by.  I hope everyone is having a safe and wonderful holiday season!

Ciao!

Week 19 - Edit Me

This weeks photo was given by Deb Duty, who is also going to be the judge.  I really enjoyed participating last week (which was my very first time) and looking at everyone's editing work...so inspiring.  Anyway, here is Deb's photo we had to work with;

Gorgeous Fall leaf gracing us with it's sunset of colors, teasing us with what's to come.  I love how she got down in the grass and shot this photo.  The contrast of the green grass and the red/yellow leaf is perfect, you almost didn't want to edit it...lol.  But I did and I hope Deb and you will enjoy my process.  Here's my version:

I slightly cropped the photo added Brenda Starr's Red Dawn texture, blending mode Hard Light 83% and erased a bit of the texture from the leaf. If you've never seen Brenda's work and her textures be sure to check her out, she offers her textures for free.

If you're interested in participating or just want to learn more about it, just click on the button below.

Kim Klassen's - Orange eDition

I made it!  I didn't get a chance to participate in last weeks Texture Tuesday...now I feel like I'm barely making it in this one.  Anyway, this weeks challenge is "orange".  So I really wanted to take a picture of something other than a flower or use any "orange" flower photos I already had.  I saw this really beautiful orange tea pot at my friends house and decided to take a picture of it and the really cool tea cup she painted in the background.

 I used Kim's Simple Things, Chamomile and Serious Magick textures.  If you're interested in Texture Tuesday click here.  While you're there, check out all the other fabulous photography work.

Up to our eyes in glitter....

We've been working like little pixies in our "Fairy Sweat Shop"...gearing up for the holiday season. 

Here are just a few of the items we've been working on...

      Frosted Blackthorn Votive Trio

 Dark Autumn Night Vase

 

Red Frosted Candle Votive

Green Man Mason Jar Votive set

And for the darker side...you know that's where the cookies are, we have...

Death Becomes Her Votive

 So be sure to check out our shop for more holiday gifts and decor.

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!

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Fabulous T's

Last night I was on Etsy checking out our shops and on the front page was this fabulous t-shirt by Zelaya.

Liana long sleeve

I thought I'd look around to see other cool t-shirts that would be great for that early Fall weather. Here is what I found...

Ghost Elephant (Organic) by RCTEES.

Dragonfly V-Neck by Stevester.

Wow...great artwork on this T. by Phippsart.

I also found this one for guys (also available for women too)...


Skull wrap around by Ahpeele.

This is one of my personal favorites. I'm adding this one to my "wish list"....LOL!

Floral Long-Sleeved Tee by ellembee.

Each of these shops have so many fabulous T's in them there is something for everyone on your list or even your own "wish list". If you love wearing soft T's like I do hurry on over and check them out.

Captured in another Treasury!

Our very popular "Maple Leaf" mold has been added to this wonderful Fall treasury...great way to kick off the season!

July's Featured Artist of the Month is.....

Miesmama!

Is a place of felted and fabric goodness! In her shop you will find an array of items to choose from. Fall is just around the corner (not soon enough for us here in Las Vegas), and Miesmama is already creating items to buy, like this felted bowl.

Oak Leaf Felted Bowl

and her adorable felted keyring... Red Oak Leaf Keyring

She also handcrafts sweater totes from super soft felted wool with a felted applique' on them. This bag measures approximately 11"x14" with the length from top of handle to the bottom of the bag being 16".

Forest Fern Sweater Tote

To learn more about this crafty artist be sure to visit her blog at http://miesmama.blogspot.com.

HAPPY SHOPPING!

Ametista's Autumn Fairy

Here is our entry for the PCAGOE November Monthly Challenge. The theme this month being, Autumn leaves. Kathy and I had a lot of fun making this piece and learned many valuable lessons, like...good Mohair is hard to find, nothing beats a free tutorial and there really is such a thing as boobs that are too big in proportion to the rest of one's body. Oh well, live and learn!

Vote for your favorite at www.pcagoe.com from Nov 1 to Nov 3
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Polymer clay sculpture by Carrie Lago & Kathy Jones of Ametista.