Saturday, September 7, 2013

Hello RetroSketches!

I was feeling a little "cutsie" when I made this card with some new Glitz products.  I flipped the sketch around and stamped and paper pieced the little owl.  Then, I cut a branch for him to perch upon.  Don't you love the those new enamel hearts from Prima?  I thought that they went well with that flair.
 
I love shiny things.  Who doesn't?  :) But I had a horrible time photographing this.  The flair kept picking up all kinds of interesting, yet distracting reflections.  In order to reduce the glare, I had to reduce the amount of light.  Results: eewww.  I'm not very good at photography, and I really don't enjoy taking photos.  I enjoy playing with the photos much, MUCH more than taking them.  But tell me...is there a simple trick to reducing the glare on shiny dark objects?
 
  
 
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13 comments:

  1. alexandra s.m.September 7, 2013 at 12:32 PM

    Wonderful take on the sketch Michelle!
    I just love your style ;-)
    Thank you for your kinds words and becoming a Follower BTW!

    Cheers~

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  2. Shannon JSeptember 7, 2013 at 1:29 PM

    Oh Michelle - THIS.IS.AWESOME!! I'm a total sucker for the adorable - and could not love this more!

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  3. Tenia NelsonSeptember 7, 2013 at 5:55 PM

    This card is "Off the Chain" AWESOME!! That is all. :)

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  4. Kay MillerSeptember 7, 2013 at 6:34 PM

    OH this is fabulous Michelle! So much fun stuff to take in! Love the owl too! So nice to back in the blogging world and seeing your creations again. Thanks so much for the sweet comment on my blog today :)

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  5. LyndalSeptember 7, 2013 at 6:42 PM

    FABULOUS card Michelle & CONGRATS on your Retro Sketch GD gig too :) :) :)
    Unless you have a big flash you can bounce off the ceiling, I think the only way to reduce the glare from dark shiny obects is to not use them LOL!

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  6. Julie Tucker-WolekSeptember 7, 2013 at 10:18 PM

    This is gorgeous!! LOVING the triangles and the owl!!!

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  7. wienerhoneymoonersSeptember 8, 2013 at 1:01 AM

    Way to rock the Guest Design Team!!! Yahooo!! You are so, so talented!! Cool, this rocks!

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  8. katslittlepassionSeptember 8, 2013 at 3:49 AM

    i love your card :) this new glitz collection is awesome :)

    very nice blog, im adding you :)

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  9. MackieMade Paper CreationsSeptember 8, 2013 at 7:27 AM

    Just fabulous! Love the colors and the triangles and the owl! Super cute!

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  10. Cindy GaySeptember 8, 2013 at 6:35 PM

    A very nice design and arrangement of elements. I'd try taking the picture from different angles or take the card outside and try photographing without the flash. Have a great week!

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  11. yyamSeptember 8, 2013 at 11:05 PM

    Awww....this is adorable! I love the owl and those hearts. The black really ties everything together so well!

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  12. Angi BarrsSeptember 9, 2013 at 7:09 PM

    Love the bold colors! Beautiful design. Love the owlie!

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  13. Mona PendletonSeptember 11, 2013 at 8:13 PM

    Cute card Michelle! That owl is a hoot ;)

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