Want a keepsake from your vacation that’s not a cheap cheesy souvenir that you’ll toss out soon?
Let me tell you about something I tried the other day you might like.
It all started when I rearranged my bookcases on each side of my entertainment area and it got my creative juices to flowing. On one of my shelves sets a souvenir from a recent Alaskan trip that Cigar Man and I took. This adorable little bear was crafted by a local Alaskan artist who fishes in the summer and creates during the long winter months. I fell in love with him. Isn’t he adorable! The platform he’s standing on is fashioned from stone from the area and his rust color goes so well in my room.
I had an idea to place a picture of Alaska in a frame behind it. You know the kind where you’re smiling real big and a majestic snowy mountain juts out of your head. Yea, you’ve been in those. J
So I went to my computer reminiscing over our vacation pics and playing around with ideas. I ran across a postcard texture from Shadowhouse Creations and the wheels started turning.
Over my scenic photo, I layered Shadowhouse Creations’ Texture ABT2 at 35%. Next, I layered the postcard also at 35% and then placed the photos of Cigar Man and I in digital frames with Photoshop Elements. Lastly, I wrote a message and the date and place the photo was taken, printed and placed it in a frame.
I know. You’re thinking that’s not such a big deal. And it’s not. Just a simple idea to make a vacation souvenir a little unique and something you can display and enjoy for a long time.
Sharing this decor idea with some other great ideas at Funky Junk Interiors, SNS.
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8 comments:
Very cute. I like the postcard and love that bear.
Great idea and one that could be used in many different ways.
Blessings,Ruth
brilliant idea...love it! shadowhouse creations is so great, i have used a few of his textures, but have never thought of something like this!
have a good weekend, marsha.
erin
p.s. the weatherman said it is going to "warm up" next week. i did not know it could get any hotter!!
I'd say this is brilliant. It's the layering that I have a hard time with. Does this mean you are using Adobe? I'm impressed!
Great idea and I agree with Ruth that it can be used for many different projects.
hugs
Sissie
I think it is a good idea! I know what you mean about all that "other" stuff. Think the last thing was a t-shirt at Dumplin's in Franklin - don't know why I did, cause I don't normally buy things like that. It did not fit right, so gave it to one of the Grands to sleep in. :)
Have a great weekend.
Looks like no break in the weather any time soon.
Have a great weekend.
Love what you did with the picture. It looks great with your bear and makes it all more personal. Love & blessings from NC!
I love hearing your ideas--please keep sharing them. You are so creative.
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