Turquoise, How Lovely

Thought I would focus on a color this time--one that I especially like. TURQUOISE!! This color means open communication and clarity of thought. Just what we all need. According to the psychology of color it recharges our spirits during times of stress and tiredness and alleviates feelings of loneliness.

So found some things that are turquoise--painted pumpkins (see http://bravegirlsclub.com/archives/14597 for the tutorial), pottery with flowers, rock, butterfly, border, rust. What are some others things you know that are turquoise?

Found some pictures of turquoise butterflies and used Dynamic Auto Painter software to turn them into paintings.

"We delight in the beauty of the butterfly,
but rarely admit the changes
it has gone through to achieve that beauty."
--Author Unknown

Have a Perfect Moment today!!

Fall Splendor

Autumn came with wind and gold.

Such a beautiful time of the year!!!

Here are some things I originally created in Photoshop Elements 11 with digital scrapbooking materials. Then I took them into Dynamic Auto-Painter and used the Benson effect. Hope you enjoy them. 

Remember to take time in your busy schedule to stop and view all the beauty around you. It is a special gift from the creator of such splendor.

Autumn Creativity

Crackling  Crunchy  Beautiful  Colorful  Crispy Spectacular  Enchanting

What words would you use to describe autumn? See how many you can list in 30 seconds. Start now. How many did you get?

Autumn is one of my favorite seasons. It's such a delightful time of the year and so many beautiful things to make or cook.

Three Things for the Price of One Post

(1) Thought I would start with something I did in Photoshop Elements 11 using scrapbooking supplies and a bubble brush. Then added the "Watercolor Painting" filter from Filter Forge. What do you think?

(2) I was so excited when I saw how to make a very lovely wreath from coffee filters. Not that I'm a coffee drinker but I could purchase filters to make a wreath.

These pictures are just a few of the steps. Does it wet your appetite for more? OK then. Here is the link to the website for all the instructions. 

http://jonesdesigncompany.com/create/a-pretty-autumn-wreath/

(3) I'm not much of a cook, but I really like anything that contains pumpkin. What about you? Yes!! Here are 50 recipes that should keep both of us busy for a while.

http://parentpretty.com/pumpkin-dessert-recipes/#_a5y_p=2460020

That should do it for today. 

Enjoy Autumn and all it has to offer.