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B&Wchal_myHotPnkShedGeraniums

Jster025

By Jster025

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This LO took me out of my comfort zone. It is not at all like my usual style. But that’s what creativity is all about, right? PS – I’m going to run right back to my comfort zone as soon as I upload this (although I DID like the photo treatment)!

 

For the challenge to use B&W, I knew I wanted to find a flower or garden photo that I could have a vibrant color peaking out of an otherwise B&W shot. I found this one and thought it’d be perfect. I duplicated it and tried the MRE_PhotoBasics-B&W action; but after then erasing to show the hot pink color of the flower heads, just wasn’t quite pleased with the effect. Maybe the rest of the photo was too busy? Anyway, I went back and tried another copy with the MRE_PhotoBasics-B&WwithColor action. Somehow, just that slight tinge of color in the pots and geranium foliage seemed to make all the difference. So, it’s not a true B&W, but it’s what you get.

 

The AWI_SS_Papers_Herbal_Dots template made a good true B&W item for the LO. For more black, I also used a KSC_WroughtIron5201 style on the frame I made. And I tried to use black and white text.

 

This just NEEDED something more!! I had thought of a ribbon before, but felt everything else was too rustic. But I HAD to have something, so I added a ribbon. Better.

 

Journaling: I always put these in front of my garden shed. They stand out so well in front of the aging wood and I can see them from my deck and house, even coming down my quarter mile driveway!

 

 

Used PSE6. As I try to do now, I put the SG supplies down here as well as in EXIF Properties so that they are somewhat 'searchable'.

 

SG Supplies: AWI_SS_Papers_Herbal_Dots

AWI_SS_Paper_PaperTextures_Canvas

BMU_MegaLiftI_Sq-BotLeftShadow

ASO_Frippery_Paper_Damask-Pink

MRE_PhotoBasics-B&WwthColor action

KSC_WroughtIron5201-4 style

LD_Architect font

AWI_Blended8201 styles

DEB_Brush_RoughEdges_3 png as eraser

SNU_CardstockTextures6301-4 style

SBA_SSAction_ShadowLayer_6501_3

SBA_BasicShadows6501

PWR_cSSEmb_BowBorders_3

 

Other Supplies & Fonts are in EXIF Properties.

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B&K Mom

This is really lovely! I love the hot pink bordering paper to draw out the pink geraniums all the more. I LOVE your photo treatment. I think you're exactly right: the hint of color in the pots really works. And I too like the black accent of the frame (a perfect choice for this shabby chic-ish photo). Thanks for joining in on the challenge.

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Belle

I love this. So pretty. I like the lifted corner and the colors are perfect. I also like the black border. Really great layout.

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AggieB

Just beautiful! Love the pinks against the b&w. I like the way the flowers look - I think you are right to add a tiny bit of color to the plants & pots. The flower are very bright to stand alone. Clever idea to match the background of your title w/the wood in the photo.

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