Signs of Fall

Fall wouldn't be fall without some football, right? To capture my season this fall, I am making a minibook using Elise Blaha's Autumn 2011 cover, and my own assorted papers from the Nettie stash. I used her Summer album for our vacation to Galveston this summer and loved it. She does an amazing job with the papers in her books. Check her out. Etsy shop and her website: Elise Joy

The cool thing about these little books is how it is making me so much more aware of how amazing the season is, and how fleeting it is. The other day I was driving out in the hill country and found those amazing purple mums. Totally inspired me to break out the fall decor and pumpkin spice candles. Now I just need to make some pumpkin muffins!

Ella Boot Camp: Urban Look

Here is my first attempt at the urban look. I got bold and had my husband snap a few shots of me while I was taking some photos of my daughter. I'm not sure about this one. Maybe just self conscious, but I feel like I am too yellow. Or maybe I'm just "glowing"! I do think it toned down the redness from the first photo. Oh, and can you tell I did the eye brightening! Go me! Anyways, It would be interesting to run her action on it and compare. (love Maggie's actions and they work in PSE6). So I am sure I will be playing with this more.

And here it is by itself- the urban look Nettie! I do think I like it better when I see it by itself.

Alright! I did all three of the photo challenges, and I learned some awesome techniques. Maybe I won't rely so much on actions! And I am hoping to finish up the other challenges when I have time. For now, I will leave you with a challenge of my own: be bold and hand off the camera. Get in front of the lens for a change. You just might like it! (And even if you don't I know your loved ones will!)