Autumn is here and taking/editing pictures the same way you did in summer doesn't feel right anymore. I'll show you the quickest yet effective way to add that autumnal glow to your photos, using Photoshop.
First you need to adjust brightness and colour temperature of your photo. Get it brighter and more red toned. Once you've done that, you can just follow the steps below.
Open two new layers to your project and select two warm colours, one nearly white, the other a light orange. Now use one colour on each layer, painting it roughly. Depending on your picture, you can concentrate the colours in one corner each, use it on certain spots or only use one of them. Just remember, white is going to highlight, resembling gloomy sunlight, and the orange shade will tint the picture.
After painting, use "Gaussian Blur" on each layer. After that there shouldn't be any visible strokes left. If there are, repeat. ;)
Now your picture is covered in a mist of orangey light. To blend it in properly, simply set both layer modes to "Soft Light". And that's exactly what it looks like now. Your photo is covered in soft, vivid light, looking bright and cozy.
I hope you enjoyed my tutorial. More photos which I edited using this technique: Autumnal Impressions
Tell me if you know some other tricks to get that autumnal feeling onto your photos!
Since the new Cinderella movie was released, I have been obsessed with the pictures of her stunning glass slippers. Even though "comfortable" wouldn't be a suiting description, they are a masterpiece of art to me. All these colourful facets reflecting the light are definitely princess-worthy.
I tried to recreate this beautiful effect on my nails and I think I did quite well. :)
What do you think of this look? Thank you for reading!
I've discovered this exciting new (at least to me) tag on instagram, where people take close-ups of limp flowers and plants. Well, rereading that sentence, this doesn't sound exciting at all. But it actually is fascinating.
So all these pictures are tagged #lovelydeadcrap, which might sound macabre at first. The term just reflects the fact that it's all about the beauty of dead plants. ...that doesn't sound any better. XD
But if you take a look at these pieces of art, you'll experience the fascinating magic that's called nature in a wonderful and very different way. If you already know about it, then lucky you. You're one of those, who cherish the simple things in life. And that's desirable.
To give credit to all these photographers and pictures I've loved to see on this social media site, I've decided to upload a simple nail art tutorial.
Since I usually start buying Christmas presents in summer, I'm quite late for it this year... which is making me more nervous rather than creative. This is exactly why I'm open for all the pretty and quick gift ideas on the internet. The gift idea pictured above is one of my own: the bow box.
For this idea I got inspired by a lovely youtube family I've been watching since last year. The SacconeJolys have a toddler girl, Emilia, who uses to store her hair bands in a box. She always gets excited about her variety of bows. It's a wonderful gift idea for little as well as big girls. So if you know a friend who loves any kind of hair accessories, it might be perfect.
First you choose a stable decorative box. I bought one which was really cheap yet perfect for my intentions as it has a bow attached to the lid. Of course you can also pretty up some old regular box on your own by covering it in wrapping paper. Make sure it's reusable! Now you fill the box with various hair accessories your friend might like. Let some space for additional ones!
The best part about this present: You don't have to actually wrap it.
What quick and easy gift ideas do you think of using this year?
You may all know these annoying straps that are attached to the inside of your shirts or dresses. They once served a purpose, which was to hold your piece of fashion in place while arranged on a hanger in a shop. I'm now assuming you don't always use them the same way at home... Since I don't do that either. :)
So after losing their initial purpose, the next thing they do is hanging out, when they are really not supposed to. I always end up sticking them back in or have friends reminding me to do so. To finally stop that annoyance, let's now take some scissors and do something useful!
If you look closely, you will recognise that these straps are of quite good quality. You can use them for whatever you want. Be it accentuating a piece of room decor or adding some cuteness to a self-made gift card. In our case we'll make some delicate hair bows.
After releasing the straps from a shirt, make sure to seal the ends with clear nail polish. This will prevent them from fraying. Now spot the centre and bind a simple bow. Take a hair pin and tuck it into the knot. Did you know, that the wavy side of the pin is supposed to be closest to your head? This way it provides better grip.
If you don't want to rebind it over and over, you can simply fixate the knot with the clear nail polish or some glue. The hair bow is very subtle and will always match at least the shirt you cut it from. ;)
Autumn has to be my favourite season. It's not too hot, and not yet too cold... At least not normally. :) You can wear clothes in layers and there are beautiful warm colours everywhere.
So I'm really into autumn nail art to celebrate my love for this wonderful season. And I'd really like to share that with you. This tutorial is really simple. You don't have to be an artist or accurate in any way. When you watch the video, you'll see, that the finished look seems a bit messy. I always leave my nails like this, because it washes off after at most two days anyway.
What do you love about autumn? What do you probably dislike?
I have a friend, who always uses the most beautiful wrapping paper for her presents. It´s really hard to just throw it away. Here´s just one idea for all of you, who´d also like to keep some pretty wrapping paper.
It´s November and Christmas is getting closer. To get in the right mood for late autumn I created this look. These nails remind me of piles of fallen leaves combined with some early Christmas glitter. I hope you like it. (^-^)
My name is Sonja and I like to write about my ideas and all the pretty things that make me happy. Let’s share opinions! Together we can brighten up a gloomy day.
