Be Mine - Sunday Snapshot and Beyond Layers

{Vintage Valentine}

With Valentine's Day quickly approaching I thought I'd
capture a little love.

The vintage Valentine was found in my late Mother-in-laws things.

I thought it made a pretty still life
with the antique cake plate and flowers.

Textures used are Kim Klassen's 'Simplicity' and 'Lookup,'

both at soft light. I also added Kim's custom gradient...
 was very happy with the effect it gave the image.

5/52 and Beyond Layers - Storyboard

This week for Kim Klassen's Beyond Layers class

 we were challenged to make a storyboard with our photos.

The antique cloisonne dragon teapot that we brought back

 from Guangzhou in 2008 inspired me for the theme of my storyboard.

With 2 children adopted from China we've been all things New Year in the last 2 weeks or so.

I happen to love that many different celebrations are still on going.

Wishing you health, happiness and many blessings in this new year!

(Just enough) - Beyond Layers week 1

{just enough}

Keeping it simple with oranges in a white compote.