Three Kitchen Fairies

Photo Editing

One of the biggest disappointments in my life is that I'm not really into graphic design, computer designs and that sort of things. Long time ago (it feels that way..) I enrolled in art school, I want it to be an artist so badly. The only condition my mother gave me was that I have to be a graphic designer, bummer! Let me tell you, I tried my best but it feels like I have to left hands (and half the brain) when it comes to graphic design and computer. Everyone says great things about "photo shop," and I still feel like it's my worst enemy. For me computers are extremely cold and they lack of feeling, of course! They're part of the process, and I still find it really hard to "express" in a artistic way through it. I ended up following my heart and I did graduated from the art program, but not from graphic design. To make the story short, I want to show you my last finding. This tutorial . It has helped me overcome my terrible fear to photo editing. Ishtar explains everything so clearly that I'm not only able to edit my pictures but also to have fun doing so.

Take a look...

Before...

After

 
before...

 

after!!!

Can you see what I'm talking about ?!? I still have tons of stuff to learn about photo editing, but so far so good. So if you're still having trouble editing your pics. pay her a visit and check her tutorial. She also started a flickr group. Thank you Ishtar for sharing this tutorial with us!!

  
 

Sew Mama Sew Give Away Winner.

Thank you to all of you who stop by for the Sew Mama Sew Give Away Day!! I did use the random number generator and the winner is:

Sonya she said: 

"Cupcakes = yummy! I need a new pincushion too - I only have the ugly old tomato. thanks for the chance to win!"

This was really fun, I did read all 242 comments. Thanks again!!

Giveaway Day

Yes, it's Giveaway Day, and this time I'm not going to miss it. I must be participant three hundred and something but anyway if you're here (obviously) you found me. The winner of this give away will get a copy of my "Cupcake Party" embroidery patterns, and will also choose a pincushion from my etsy store. Those two gifts for one person. Go ahead, leave me a comment and good luck!

Edit: Thanks to all of you for participating. Since I'm unable to find the way to close the comments, I'll stop this giveaway here at 241. I'll be back with the lucky winner this afternoon. Good luck!!

9 Reasons.

- Fabric napkins are reusable.

- They’re eco friendly.

- Less waste = less landfill

- and every little bit counts.

- Because we use way too many paper napkins.

- We can save a few bucks.

- It creates awareness,

- and setting a pretty table is a fun chore.

- Because every is Earth Day.

These are my nine reasons to start using fabric napkins.

Random stuff.

 

I'm working really hard at some pattern making. I'm enjoying the process a lot but I wish I had more time.

Hopefully it will be ready to go in a couple of weeks...

Yesterday, I took my camera on our daily walk. A couple of weeks ago she learned how to ride her two wheeler. Now she bikes, and I power walk right behind her. This is half an hour before my other two fairies get off the bus from school. Then, we walk back, and we talk about the important things of their day.

Couple of days ago I realized I was loosing weight. So far I lost 6 lb. I'm guessing it's a combination of the walking, and the vitamin D I started to take on the daily basis couple of weeks ago. Who knows...

Yesterday dinner: molletes. Very easy and quite delicious. They're just what you see: bread, blacks beans, and melty cheese on top, and "Pico de Gallo" with it.

they go like this...

As I write this post I can hear people cheering for President Obama. He's giving a speech at the University of Michigan commencement at the Michigan Stadium, just two block from our house.

Talk to you soon.